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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...