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Election commission attracts criticism

As the Student Government Association elections come to a close, a former election commissioner is criticizing the way this year’s election process has been conducted. The concerns given include the allowance of illegal campaign ...

Friday, March 12, 2010Crime

Robbery suspects linked to Craigslist

A visitor at the University was robbed at knifepoint by two suspects in parking lot 6C Thursday around 8:20 p.m. The suspects and victims have no connection to the University but decided to meet ...

Friday, March 12, 2010Student Government

Prince Wilson, Carlos Reyes headed for SGA presidential runoff

With a record turnout for the Student Government Association, there will be a run-off election for president and vice-president positions between Vice President Prince Wilson and Director of Finance Carlos Reyes. A total of ...

Election commission attracts criticism Friday, March 12, 2010Student Government

Election commission attracts criticism

As the Student Government Association elections come to a close, a former election commissioner is criticizing the way this year’s election process has been conducted. The concerns given include the allowance of illegal campaign ...

Friday, March 12, 2010Student Government

SGA honors two groups for work

The Student Government Association issued two Student Service Awards recognizing outstanding leadership by UH student groups during Wednesday’s meeting. The senate unanimously passed two resolutions awarding two groups for contributions that directly benefit UH ...

Friday, March 12, 2010Student Government

Former SGA senator revives push for bill

Former Student Government Association senator Michael Blunk hopes to reintroduce a bill to the senate that would reform the current Student Life Policy, which he says may deter students from getting help in ...

Friday, March 12, 2010News

Reasons for coming to UH as diverse as students

Every year, hundreds of students across the world embark on a journey of educational advancement in a country other than their own. David Batizi came to UH from Hungary to pursue a master’s degree ...

Thursday, March 11, 2010News

Construction worker rescued after falling 15 feet into hole

A Hardin Construction worker fell through a concrete hole early Thursday while working on site at the new freshman housing on Cullen Boulevard. A UH spokesman said the worker, who hasn’t been identified, fell ...

Thursday, March 11, 2010Crime

Perfect description helps police find robbery suspect

Talsha Johnson was working on an extra-credit assignment on campus Feb. 4 when she became the victim of an aggravated robbery. Johnson normally drives to school, but on this day, she carpooled with a ...

Protestors speak out against aggression Thursday, March 11, 2010News

Protestors speak out against aggression

Last year, more than 40 cities participated in Israeli Apartheid Week, and this week, Students for a Democratic Society of UH are observing it in Houston. Israel was established as a sovereign state in ...

Face-veil proposal outrages some students Thursday, March 11, 2010News

Face-veil proposal outrages some students

A full black dress covered her entire body. From head to toe, nothing could be seen. All that was visible of Reehab Ramadan were two eyes peering out from beneath her veil, telling her ...

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