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Matthew Keever
- February 3, 2011
Afternoon classes canceled
Edit: Originally, this article was titled 'Campus to close this afternoon,' but it was changed when we received word that the campus is not actually closing. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have...
- January 18, 2011
Carnegie report designates UH a flagship university
According to a tweet from President Renu Khator at around 8:00 this morning, the University of Houston is now a flagship institution. "Thank you Houston," the president said via Twitter. "Thank you, Texas, for helping...
- November 22, 2010
Young comedian keeps laughs coming
Houston crowds are tough, and plenty of musicians, standup comics and other entertainers hate coming here. If you know this, it should come as no surprise that during Bo Burnham’s show, one member...
- November 18, 2010
Four Loko crazy but shouldn’t be banned
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration told four manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages, like the notorious Four Loko, that they had 15 days to either stop adding caffeine to the...
- November 17, 2010
Young comedian thrives despite controversy
Bo Burnham relies heavily on satire, and he doesn’t care if your parents don’t get it, because his audience is you, the college-level, kinda’ sorta’ dirty-minded, fun-loving youngster who’s somewhat of a know-it-all and OK...
- November 15, 2010
Local blues legend gets historical marker
On Saturday morning, hundreds of sleepy, music-loving Houstonians dragged themselves out of bed — aided by cups of coffee and plenty of cigarettes — to witness a benchmark achievement for Houston culture:...
- November 11, 2010
Tim and Eric to visit historic Heights
Since 2007, fans of late-night television have been treated to the comedy genius that is Tim and Eric, starring (surprise, surprise) Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim. This weekend, Houstonians will be delighted even more...
- November 9, 2010
Six reasons Houston is Texas’ best city
1. Wade Phillips In case you haven’t heard, Phillips, the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach, was fired Monday afternoon, we assume for failing to meet expectations. Personally, I feel sorry for the guy. Maybe the Cowboys...
- November 4, 2010
Young rapper makes name for himself on local music scene
Listen to "Lies Make Baby Jesus Cry" Nosa Edebor is better known as Nosaprise in Houston’s underground music community. The soon-to-be UH student — he’s transferring from Houston Community College in January —...
- October 28, 2010
Ghoulsfest to feature music for Houstonians
Houston, you made it clear a few months back at the overcrowded second annual Free Press Summer Fest that you’re into music festivals; this weekend is your chance to prove it. The first...