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Callie Thompson
- April 26, 2010
Online job sites offer little help, a lot of spam
With only a few days left in the semester, thousands of soon-to-be college graduates are eagerly looking forward to finishing college and securing full-time jobs. It’s no secret that job opportunities are even rarer...
- April 21, 2010
Clown not issue with McDonald’s
There is constant scrutiny regarding the health and overall weight of Americans. Everything from sexy models to beautiful movie stars to an annual list of the fattest cities in the country are a persistent...
- April 12, 2010
Students shouldn’t be accosted over parking spaces
It is no secret that parking continues to be a prevalent problem for UH students. With around 21 student and economy parking lots combined along with a shuttle system, it would appear that the...
- April 6, 2010
Sexual activity requires caution, proactive care
Imagine you woke up one day, turned on the news and realized doctors had just released a vaccination against lung cancer. Chances are you would do anything in your power to make sure you...
- March 29, 2010
Drivers don’t need extra distraction
Thousands of car accidents occur every year for various reasons. Sadly, many of them these days are due to drivers texting behind the wheel, and the scariest part is how many of the violators...
- March 24, 2010
Applying for student aid should be easier
Much like many Americans, I’m starting to feel the pressure of the April 15 tax deadline. Thankfully, though, this year I don’t also have to rely on that same tax information to fill out...
- November 24, 2009
Program centering on deterring alcohol abuse earns honor
The UH Wellness Center's comprehensive alcohol prevention program has been nationally recognized for its assistance to students in making intelligent decisions regarding the choice to consume alcohol. 'Students on campuses are usually considered high...
- November 11, 2009
PLAYER PROFILE: Golfer finds his swing
Whether it's his backswing, follow-through or life's ambition, junior Matt Eschenburg has learned that being in the right place at the right time is important. That line of thinking is what brought Eschenburg to...
- September 3, 2009
Minor makes major effort
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts launched an interdisciplinary art minor this semester that aims to help students delve into other fields. Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts, the foundation course of the minor,...