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Published on September 13th, 2023 | by Atirikta Kumar
In the weeks since the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s student debt relief program, the administration along with the Department of Education have been working toward a replacement — the Saving on a Valuable …... Read More →
Published on September 12th, 2023 | by John Lomax
In an email sent out Tuesday, the University announced that it will be restricting access to the Sugar Land Shuttle service. The email, which was sent by Parking and Transportation Services Vice President Neil Hart, said …... Read More →
Published on September 12th, 2023 | by Jordan Navarijo
Last week, the Student Government Association pledged 12 new ambassadors for their new program intended to advocate for students and their interests. The induction ceremony was hosted by SGA’s director for outreach, Jordan Underwood and Vice …... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2023 | by Gauraangi Gupta
This week, The Cougar takes a look back through its archives at some of the most notable events to happen in September throughout the decades. No More Rice In Diet; Famous Dome Is Home — 20th …... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2023 | by Regan Grant
For the first time in three years, the Student Government Association has passed its annual budget bill on time. Aside from the Budget Bill, last Wednesday’s SGA meeting was predominantly focused on appointing new members to …... Read More →
Published on September 5th, 2023 | by Robert De La Garza
At UH, very few people are lucky enough to escape the commute. Even many of those that live on campus have come to the unfortunate realization that, despite sleeping and eating a stone’s throw away from …... Read More →
Published on September 5th, 2023 | by Atirikta Kumar
The first few weeks of school come with the highest risk of being sexually assaulted on campus. This time has been dubbed “The Red Zone” by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. “The Red Zone …... Read More →
Published on September 4th, 2023 | by Regan Grant
The University has increased the student minimum wage from $8 to $10 and its staff minimum wage from $13 to $15. The raise, which SGA President Benjamin Rizk said students should see in their November paycheck, …... Read More →
Published on August 29th, 2023 | by John Lomax
Every year, the Texas Tribune hosts a festival in downtown Austin. Marketed as a way to bring community members and leaders together, this year’s TribFest features an impressive lineup of local politicians, journalists and several familiar …... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2023 | by Logan Linder
After recent legislative changes, the UH community must now ignore one of its biggest strengths: Its diverse campus culture. Last week, a crowd of approximately 40 students stood outside the College of Social Work building during …... Read More →