September 19th, 2011
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New Refn film proves to be a modern masterpiece
From the very onset of the film, “Drive” takes a tenacious grip on its audience and doesn’t let go until after its over. Ryan Gosling stars as a professional stunt driver on movie sets...
Cougars live on the edge
UH was dangerously close to being 2-1 instead of 3-0 in its 35-34 win against Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The Cougars dug themselves out of a 27-point hole with four unanswered scoring drives engineered by...
Good fan support in Ruston; more necessary
The Cougars managed to pull off a wild win against Louisiana Tech on Saturday in Ruston, La. The internet stream on ESPN3.com might not have been reliable for everyone, but it is a game...
Neuroenhancers improve test scores, but have hidden dangers
Late-night cram sessions are not foreign to college students, and neither is the resulting groggy aftermath of such sessions. With this in mind, reaching for an energy drink or cup of coffee for a...
University given B+ on water usage
Rice University’s recent announcement of a new air condensation recycling system, which, along with similar projects, will save 12 to 14 million gallons of water a year, has received some good publicity in the...
Real estate club speaker says industry still strong
Guest speaker Dan Bellow spoke about how the Houston real estate industry has largely been unaffected by the recession at the first general body meeting for the Bauer Graduate Real Estate Club on Wednesday...
Do Good Bus charity tour makes stop in Houston
About 20 passengers sat cheerfully in a bus Saturday, but not a single one of them knew exactly where they were going or what they would be doing once they arrived. The Do Good Bus...
Cougars celebrate at UH’s first Navratri festival
The Hindu Students Association welcomed students, staff and visitors Friday as they poured into the Houston Room at the University Center for a night of celebrating Navratri, a Hindu merriment honoring the motherhood of...
Headliners heat up ACL
Record-breaking heat didn’t stop people from coming out in droves to this year’s Austin City Limits. Most people seemed to have adapted to the heat by wearing less clothing, or taking clothing off once...
Museums shine for Houston
Despite the rain, there was a diverse number of Houstonians who took advantage of free admission and made it out to the city’s 15th annual Museum District Day on Saturday. The streets were refreshingly congested...
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