Published on June 27th, 2012 | by Annette Santos
The annual Houston LGBT Pride Festival and Parade sponsored by Pride Houston caused an influx of people who covered the streets in the Montrose neighborhood Saturday. According to a Facebook profile created by Pride Houston, 320,000 …... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2012 | by Annette Santos
When my arts editor at The Daily Cougar asked if I’d be available to cover a series of stories on the Houston Roller Derby, I practically jumped out of my skin; I’d been looking for a …... Read More →
Published on April 5th, 2012 | by Annette Santos
Texas Freedom Network Student Chapter focused on advocacy for HISD schools while showing “Let’s Talk About Sex,” a documentary on how American attitudes towards sex affect teens and holding an open-floor discussion Tuesday in the University …... Read More →
Published on March 8th, 2012 | by Alicia Wilson, Annette Santos
UH is joining the nationwide initiative towards greater accessibility through the beta launch of AccessUH. While students used to have to remember separate logins and passwords for interfacing with multiple university services — such as myUH, …... Read More →
Published on March 1st, 2012 | by Annette Santos
According to UH Residential Life and Housing,1,800 additional bed spaces are expected when the construction of two new residential halls is complete in fall 2013. Designed for sophomores and upper level students, Cougar Place 2 is …... Read More →
Published on February 29th, 2012 | by Annette Santos
The 10th annual Houston Hispanic Book Festival was a collage of Hispanic organizations, authors and emerging poets and writers. Local writers, poets and publishers gathered for a book festival at Hotel Hilton Houston to promote literature …... Read More →
Published on February 14th, 2012 | by Annette Santos
Former UH student and critically acclaimed social documentarian Erica Fletcher sets out to create a more social and responsible world through her films all while keeping a sense of humor. “Films are very limited in their …... Read More →
Published on February 14th, 2012 | by Annette Santos
After a tug-of-war over the inclusion of gender identity in UH’s non-discrimination policy for students, faculty and staff, the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act is being reviewed by the University Coordinating Center. The UCC will determine whether …... Read More →
Published on February 7th, 2012 | by Annette Santos
A new advocacy group for social awareness now resides on campus; the Texas Freedom Network is a progressive organization in pursuit of religious freedom, defending civil liberties and strengthening public schools. “There’s a big difference between …... Read More →
Published on January 31st, 2012 | by Annette Santos
Galveston Island is overdue for Hurricane protection, said two of the 12 UH architecture students who helped propose a new levee system that would span from Freeport to High Island and would include a new visitor …... Read More →