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Newton Liu

  • March 2, 2011

    Should UH students be allowed to carry guns on campus?

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  • November 29, 2010

    West’s new album delivers

    There might be several thoughts or words that the mind conjures up when anyone mentions the name Kanye West. West — or for familiarity’s sake — Kanye, is no stranger to controversy. He is...

  • October 29, 2010

    Scantily clad Halloween costumes shouldn’t pose problem

    By now, several members of our fine student body may already be aware that Halloween is just around the corner. And you guys know what that means. Trick-or-treating! Well, for the kids anyway. But...

  • April 28, 2010

    Apple’s use of influence dangerous

    In March, Apple engineer Gray Powell lost a prototype iPhone 4G at a bar while celebrating his birthday. The one-off phone was found and picked up by a stranger who identified the object as...

  • April 1, 2010

    Earth Hour actually hurting planet

    Earth Hour 2010 was observed Saturday as event organizer World Wildlife Fund urged households and businesses across the globe to shut off all non-essential lights and appliances for an hour starting at 8:30 p.m....

  • March 11, 2010

    Public too eager to crucify Toyota

    Amidst the ongoing Toyota recall fiasco, more consumer reports of stuck accelerators continue to surface, feeding the media frenzy and contributing to both over coverage of the matter and even sweatier palms of already...

  • February 25, 2010

    Free expression works both ways

    In recent months, there has been a small influx of religious advocates occupying the walkway benches around campus. At first glance, their demeanor does not differ from those who seek out students to complete surveys....

  • February 10, 2010

    Toyota’s problems point to broader issue

    Toyota announced Feb. 1 that it had come up with a fix for a sticking accelerator issue in its cars that caused the recall of more than 2 million vehicles comprised of eight separate...

  • July 7, 2009

    Warped’ a hit despite heat

    This Fourth of July weekend started off with a bang for fans of rock and pop music at the 15th annual Vans Warped Tour on Friday. Making a total of 46 stops, the 2009...

  • June 18, 2009

    Burger joint a smash success

    Although it's a treat to enjoy a culturally diverse selection of cuisines and eateries in Houston, it simply feels good to occasionally head to a local burger joint for a tasty good 'ole all-American...