Published on November 12th, 2019 | by Michael Slaten
Driving down Houston highways is a little greener than the rest of the state. Houston is the leader in planting trees alongside highways, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, the state agency that manages highways. …... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2019 | by Michael Slaten
The Cougar is celebrating, but it’s not slowing down. This issue pays homage to the first edition of The Cougar published in its current iteration 85 years ago on Oct. 5. I often wonder how different …... Read More →
Published on September 13th, 2019 | by Michael Slaten
Round three of the Democratic primary debates took place Thursday night steps away from UH at Texas Southern University, where candidates spoke about their plans to help college students, including investing in historically black colleges and …... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2019 | by McKenzie Misiaszek, Michael Slaten
Dozens of University freshmen sleeping inside Cougar Village 2 were abruptly woken up by fire alarms early Tuesday, alerting them to a flooding first floor lobby. Students were woken up at about 4:40 a.m. to find …... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2019 | by Michael Slaten
Amid the thundering roar of the Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching band and following head coach Dana Holgorsen’s lead, Houston football players walked through the tailgating area in front of TDECU Stadium before their Saturday night …... Read More →
Published on July 29th, 2019 | by Michael Slaten
College might be the biggest change incoming freshmen have had in their lives. There’s so much to worry about and many unknowns ahead. But take it easy. College is just one step in the process for …... Read More →
Published on October 31st, 2018 | by Alex Prieto, McKenzie Misiaszek, Michael Slaten
A week before the midterm elections, Rep. Beto O’Rourke said President Donald Trump was trying to stir up American paranoia by saying he could end birthright citizenship as thousands of possible immigrants approach the United States. “I …... Read More →
Published on October 30th, 2018 | by Michael Slaten
A crowd gathered in the Student Center Plaza Tuesday afternoon to hold a candlelight vigil for those slain during Saturday’s shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Robert Bowers, 46, allegedly killed 11 people and wounded six others, …... Read More →
Published on October 30th, 2018 | by Michael Slaten
Monday: RA info session Agnes Arnold, Auditorium 2 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students interested in becoming a Residence Assistant can attend a information session Monday night. The session is the only way to get an …... Read More →
Published on October 24th, 2018 | by Michael Slaten
The close race for Texas’s 7th Congressional district culminated before early voting Sunday between incumbent Republican Rep. John Culberson and Democrat challenger Lindsay Pannill Fletcher the Student Center Theater. Culberson, who has represented the district since …... Read More →