Published on February 22nd, 2017 | by Marialuisa Rincon
Since winning the 2016 Student Government Association election with 58.6 percent of the vote, “Project Red: Better Food. Better Wi-Fi. Better Parking”‘s Shane Smith has led his administration through a national debate, proposed cutting student fee …... Read More →
Published on February 22nd, 2017 | by Jasmine Davis, Julie Araica, Marialuisa Rincon
The election for the 54th Administration of the Student Government Association is around the corner, and The Cougar recently sat down with the four presidential candidates to talk platforms, ambitions and qualifications. For the 2017-2018 term, …... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2017 | by Marialuisa Rincon
This week provides ample opportunities to get involved in creative, interactive projects: The LGBTQ Resource Center, WGSS and CDI host An Evening of Queer Performance and Thursday, a variety of campus organizations host Dear World. Monday …... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2017 | by Marialuisa Rincon
Student Government Association vice presidential candidates faced off in the first debate of its kind on Thursday inside CoogTV’s studio in the Student Center South. The Cougar’s assistant news editor Jasmine Davis moderated House of Innovation’s …... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2017 | by Marialuisa Rincon
From a lecture hosted by the African American Studies program to a Valentine’s Day marketplace in the Student Center, there’s something for everyone on campus this week. Tuesday Africana Studies and Gender: Non-Aligned Women and the …... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2017 | by Marialuisa Rincon
In a Friday news release announcing the opening of housing applications for the 2017-2018 school year, Student Housing and Residential Life also announced the planned demolition of the residence halls that make up UH’s Quadrangle. The demolition …... Read More →
Published on February 6th, 2017 | by Marialuisa Rincon
Beginning this week, the Moores Opera House hosts a bevy of celebrated pianists for the 34th annual International Piano Festival. UH Libraries, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, the African American Studies program, and the Department …... Read More →
Published on February 1st, 2017 | by Marialuisa Rincon
At least one student at the University of Houston has been prevented from entering the country due to a temporary travel ban announced by the White House on Friday. UH is one of many universities whose students and …... Read More →
Published on January 30th, 2017 | by Marialuisa Rincon
Heading into “Super Week,” Coogs are faced with the good — celebrity parties, the bad — increased security concerns and the ugly traffic snarls sure to engulf the entire Inner Loop. Luckily, the action will be …... Read More →
Published on January 23rd, 2017 | by Marialuisa Rincon
Now that students are settled in from winter break, it’s time to take in the arts at the Moores Opera House with not one, but two operas opening this week. The Inspector and The Secret Marriage …... Read More →