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Alan Dennis
- June 2, 2010
Don’t short sell those who served
For some people, Memorial Day offers a chance to reflect on the sacrifices scores of brave men and women in uniform have made for this country. Many, however, know little of what the holiday commemorates,...
- April 28, 2010
Astros’ ‘Pride at the Park Night’ sends wrong message to fans
Sports provide an escape for many, a place where people of all different walks of life can congregate and unite to support the common goal of their team beating its opponent. While some view...
- April 27, 2010
Radicals don’t understand religion
One of the great things about living in a free country is having the right to say just about whatever you want. Some people, however, can go too far with their comments. South Park celebrated...
- April 14, 2010
Goldfingers goes way of Golden Tee
For many prominent athletes, retirement means riding off into the sunset never to be seen in the public eye again. Others, however, find ways to remain in the spotlight, driven by a need to always...
- April 9, 2010
Society too eager to glorify suicide
When someone commits suicide, people close to the situation are eager to cast blame on what they perceive to be the most obvious cause. They attempt to justify the person’s decision to take their...
- April 7, 2010
Brewers’ owner jealous of Yankees’ greatness
There’s no crying in baseball. Well, unless you’re Brewers owner Mark Attanasio, that is. USA Today published an article Monday about Major League Baseball teams slashing payroll. The piece ended with Attanasio taking a shot...
- April 1, 2010
Daily Cougar ending operations
After nearly 76 years, The Daily Cougar’s run as the official student newspaper of the University of Houston will come to an end Friday. Lack of revenue and declining circulation figures have forced the paper...
- March 29, 2010
Front office woes continue to sink ‘Stros
The Astros are not going to win the World Series this year. I know I’m not reinventing the wheel when I say that, but sometimes the most obvious statements are the ones in dire need...
- March 23, 2010
MLB needs consistent drug policy
Players in many sports face drug testing to ensure that no one is cheating to gain an unfair advantage. Major League Baseball’s doping policy has resulted in numerous suspensions of high-profile athletes and has led...
- March 11, 2010
Teacher right to talk sex with kids
Everyone has a differing opinion on the grade in which sex education should be taught in schools. Parents in Hitchcock, Texas, might not be able to tell you exactly when they want their children to...