Published on April 27th, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
She sat on the kitchen tile floor trembling after realizing it was the second time she has attempted to take her life. She has struggled with anxiety since she was 8-years-old, yet at 20, she has …... Read More →
Published on April 8th, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
During the organization’s Wednesday meeting, Student Government Association President Shane Smith restructured his cabinet to adhere to his vision and goals but faced an uproar of discussion regarding allocation of budget for the change in paid positions. Smith added a …... Read More →
Published on April 7th, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
The first meeting of the 53rd Student Government Association administration started off with a visit from Texas State Sen. John Whitmire, a UH alumnus and a representative of Harris County. Senator Whitmire agreed to the visit when …... Read More →
Published on March 23rd, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
Newly appointed Chief Justice Canyon Sanford speaks during an SGA meeting. | The Cougar/Leen Basharat Newly appointed Chief Justice Canyon Sanford is the new force behind Student Government Association’s Supreme Court. His first item of business, …... Read More →
Published on March 8th, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
After the Houston Chronicle reported on the National Weather Service’s flash flood issue, UH is keeping a close eye on the skies and roads as the Houston area may face severe weather into Wednesday. “The UH Office of Emergency …... Read More →
Published on March 2nd, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
Student Government Association’s PowerHouse party will take the stand Wednesday night to determine whether it was a in violation of the SGA Election Code or not. This comes after the Project Red party, lead by Shane …... Read More →
Published on March 1st, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
Three senators passionately argued against part of Student Government Association presidential candidate John Fields’ platform. Fields’ presidential platform focuses on five key aspects, one of them being an enactment of grade replacement. For SGA senator David …... Read More →
Published on February 25th, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
It took six security, nine bartenders, three servers, five people working in the kitchen, four managers, one owner and one investor to work Calhoun’s Rooftop Bar and Grill Thursday night during the Republican debate on campus. …... Read More →
Published on February 24th, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you know the University of Houston is hosting the GOP debate Thursday at the Moore’s Opera House at 7:30 p.m. “There is no venue more striking on campus, …... Read More →
Published on February 22nd, 2016 | by Leen Basharat
Student Government Association presidential candidate John Fields’ campaign and term focuses on reviving SGA’s motto “Service Above Self,” while aiming to entice student advocacy. “I think over the last two years (service above self) has been lost,” …... Read More →