July 11th, 2012
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Grant funds language teacher training course
The Monday kickoff luncheon for the STARTALK Texas Teacher program at the A.D. Bruce Religion Center may have a Tex-Mex menu: carne asada, grilled chicken, flour tortillas and green salsa, but the program consists...
Bourn’s second career All-Star Game appearance highlights successes for Cougars in major leagues
Former UH star Michael Bourn made his second appearance in the MLB's All-Star Game Tuesday, this time representing the Atlanta Braves for the National League. The outfielder is having the best offensive season of his...
Lack of blood donors sparks urgency
No one’s saying that it’s cheap — the cost of your blood — not in the allegorical, story-telling sense, but the nutrient-flowing, metabolic waste eliminating liquid goop — is probably priceless. If you disagree, try...
Housing wants students to comment on its status
Residential Life and Housing is implementing a new customer service program this summer to make life more enjoyable for on-campus residents and housing tour groups. RLH will place feedback cards at every desk in the...
Supporting cast overshadows in thriller ‘Savages’
Director Oliver Stone returns to the big screen with a new gritty, sexual and violent film. Adapted from Don Winslow's book of the same name, “Savages” takes you into the world of two California drug...
Lot 1A to close in late July
Student parking Lot 1A, located directly across from Moody Towers, will be closing July 27 to begin the construction of the 1A Parking Garage, which is scheduled to be completed July 2013. This new, five-level...
New players gear up for last season in C-USA
Head coach Kaddie Platt will welcome four new additions to the UH volleyball team for the 2012 season. Transfers Abby Simmons (Utah), Cortney Warren (Alabama) and Kaiti Waters (Houston Baptist) will join freshman Shelby Vance...
Voter ID laws distort the bigger picture
Our country has a lot of problems, but despite what Republicans have been saying, voter fraud isn’t one of them. And even if it were, that’s not what they’re worried about. What Republicans are...
Sims named to Maxwell Award watch list
Houston running back Charles Sims, known for his bursts of speed and electrifying play-making ability, has earned a spot on the Maxwell Award watch list. The list, which is put together by the Maxwell Football...
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