Published on April 22nd, 2020 | by Jhair Romero, Michael Slaten
My time as editor in chief has come to an end. While leaving in the middle of a pandemic wasn’t what anyone planned, great people are staying who will be future movers and shakers in journalism, …... Read More →
Published on March 25th, 2020 | by Michael Slaten
UH has decided to implement an interim pass-fail option for undergraduate courses due to the “unprecedented challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic,” the University announced Wednesday. Students will have until 5 p.m. on May 18 to …... Read More →
Published on March 25th, 2020 | by Michael Slaten
Dear readers, The Cougar is halting its presses, for now. Monday was the first day all students began their classes entirely online or in an alternative format, which will be the new normal for at least …... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2020 | by Michael Slaten
Update: UH has decided to implement an interim pass-fail option for undergraduate courses due to the “unprecedented challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic,” the University announced Wednesday. Read more here. Original: UH will decide whether or not …... Read More →
Published on March 11th, 2020 | by Michael Slaten
Frontier Fiesta, the annual student-run, western-themed festival, has been canceled after the University extended spring break due to coronavirus concerns on Wednesday, according to emails sent to the festival’s participants. This year’s event was scheduled to …... Read More →
Published on March 11th, 2020 | by Michael Slaten
Classes will be canceled for the entire week after spring break amid concerns about the new coronavirus outbreak, President Renu Khator announced late Thursday. The University will remain open but faculty and staff will have the …... Read More →
Published on February 27th, 2020 | by Michael Slaten
Jasmine Khademakbari, in a sweep with the rest of the Students Unite party, will be the next SGA president, the election commission announced Thursday. Khademakbari, currently a College of Natural Science & Mathematics senator, and her …... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020 | by Michael Slaten
Students Unite presidential candidate Jasmine Khademakbari on Tuesday won the post-debate exit poll conducted by The Cougar following the 2020 SGA presidential debate that took place in the Student Center Theater. Khademakbari received 42 out of …... Read More →
Published on November 26th, 2019 | by Autumn Rendall, Ian Everett, Mason Vasquez, McKenzie Misiaszek, Michael Slaten, Trevor Nolley
The Student Fees Advisory Committee on Monday released its recommendations for fiscal year 2021 and the remainder of fiscal year 2020, endorsing major pay increases for many student organizations. The committee allocates student fees all students …... Read More →
Published on November 25th, 2019 | by Michael Slaten
A joint hospitality master’s program, which is held partly at the University and in Switzerland, will not be going to Hong Kong next semester. The 16-month program spends time at three different campuses on three different …... Read More →