November 22nd, 2011
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Political miasma
When she proposed stricter national standards for smog in September, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson thought she would have President Barack Obama’s support. Upset with the current doctrine, her plan for governing the...
‘Tip’ takes leader’s role
Darian ‘Tip’ Thibodeaux is the self-described Energizer Bunny for the Cougars. The senior guard transferred to UH last season after playing his first two seasons at Navarro Junior College.The 6’3 two-guard, has started three...
Public transportation provides convenience
Amid soaring gas prices and parking woes on campus, university students looking for a way out have begun to embrace public transportation as a way to commute to campus, opting for either a ride...
Cougars look to loosen up for finale
In light of UH’s (18-11, 11-8 Conference USA) loss against Southern Miss. at the Reed Green Coliseum on Sunday (16-25, 18-25, 25-23, 17-25), the Cougars will likely end their conference shuffle in third place...
SGA green lights smartphone app for UH
The Student Government Association’s request for $59,125 of student fees for the development of a smartphone application was approved by the Student Fees Advisory Committee on Nov. 14. “We need a Tier One way of...
Debt forgiveness group sends wrong message
Members of the Occupy Student Debt Campaign unveiled their plan for easing student debt woes this Monday in Zuccotti Park. Their plan calls for students to sign a debtors pledge in which they promise...
Thanksgiving 101: Cooking for the holiday
The perfect turkey: The characteristics that make up a perfectly roasted fowl are crispy skin and juicy flavorful meat. To meet these standards requires much preparation and patience. It is not enough to season the skin,...
Discussion centers on First Amendment rights at universities
Speakers discussed the First Amendment rights of public universities versus private universities during a panel discussion, “Extremism in a Civil Society,” hosted by the University of Houston Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League-Southwest on...
UH Law prof presented with award named in his honor
The American Society of Legal History presented UH Andrews Kurth Professor of Law, Craig Joyce, with an award named in his honor on Saturday for his dedicated service to the organization. Joyce is the founding...
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