Published on October 1st, 2013 | by Mónica Rojas
Ivy League universities: as prestigious as education can get, renowned in academics and athletics, almost as old as the nation itself — and an impossible dream for most average-income students and especially for students with low incomes …... Read More →
Published on September 20th, 2013 | by Mónica Rojas
The deadline approaches. Every semester, it is the same story. Having the ability to use a tuition deferment plan is great. It gives extra time to collect the money. But it is not enough time because …... Read More →
Published on September 4th, 2013 | by Mónica Rojas
International megastore Walmart is, as usual, being sued — this time, for allegedly causing the ultimate death of a customer. On April 16, 2010, Lynette and William Freis went shopping at Walmart, where they bought two …... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2013 | by Mónica Rojas
Sugar and spice and everything nice — the long awaited Sprinkles Cupcakes ATM is finally opening in Houston. After a year of waiting because of design issues, according to the Houston Chronicle, the ATM is expected …... Read More →
Published on June 5th, 2013 | by Mónica Rojas
On Saturday, the University joined 711 colleges and universities around the country when it banned all tobacco products and became a tobacco-free campus, except for 20 one-year designated smoking areas. A tobacco-free policy was first introduced …... Read More →
Published on January 30th, 2013 | by Mónica Rojas
In comparison to other college expenses, tuition, food, transportation, textbooks and such, the mandatory $84 per semester fee required for the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is not essential to the UH experience. For students who …... Read More →
Published on January 24th, 2013 | by Mónica Rojas
It’s a Saturday morning and a young woman climbs out of bed. She doesn’t have class today and it’s her day off from work. She’s in a good mood and she wants to go shopping for …... Read More →
Published on January 14th, 2013 | by Mónica Rojas
Given the recent shootings in Connecticut and Colorado, it is no wonder that gun control has become such a debated topic. The federal and state governments are contemplating how best to proceed with legislation. According to …... Read More →
Published on December 5th, 2012 | by Mónica Rojas
As a result of the criminal activity throughout the semester, particularly the robberies in outlaying parking lots, the UH Police Department officers have been under much scrutiny. Likewise, students have been vocal about their displeasure with …... Read More →
Published on November 28th, 2012 | by Mónica Rojas
Of the 257 pre-filed bills thus far for the 83rd Texas Legislative Session, Senate Bill 11, filed by Republican Sen. Jane Nelson of Flower Mound, Texas has received the most attention from critics and supporters alike. If …... Read More →