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Get rid of Ritalin
Across the nation, public schools are putting up drug-free zone signs. Laws put in place to prevent alcohol, tobacco and drugs from being taken by or sold to children are harsh, and society has...
Pinned to the vows
Some things you might find on a typical Cougar’s mind could include class, work, homework, networking and finals, all while juggling life. This list of priorities can sometimes feel suffocating. Young, single members of...
When voter turnout suffers a Brown-out
Here's a tale of a fateful vote (or lack thereof) of a city councilwoman who has hit a sour note. No airport runway repairs or road works – not a single “luxury.” Like former...
International students get short end of stick
At a highly diverse Tier One research university, an efficient and helpful department dealing with international students is a must, along with international student organizations that aid such people in acclimating to Houston, the...
No excuses, only solutions
Feb. 7, Ben Carson ruffled feathers by using his post as keynote speaker at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast to directly criticize President Barack Obama’s policies. “His remarks were inappropriate for the occasion,” said Cal Thomas,...
Mend these broken hearts
On Valentine’s Day, a day of love and binding of hearts, we need to take time to think of those who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Purple Heart, awarded to...
Online dating not compatible with everyone
Kathleen Kennedy | The Daily Cougar Valentine’s Day — a day of love and lovers, yet no one outside of the Catholic faith knows anything about the real St. Valentine. When people get the love itch, some...
Grabbing a byte
Burger Studio’s touch-screen ordering kiosk eliminates long lines to order food and minimize. This and other innovations like Google Wallet represents the future in food service technology. | Nichole Taylor/The Daily Cougar The way...
Time marches on: honoring ‘Honest Abe’
President Abraham Lincoln reads the Emancipation Proclamation to members of his cabinet as portrayed by artist Francis Bicknell Carpenter. Though it was not the end of slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation marked the beginning...
Healthy Advice: Do not get this chicken tonight
You itched. You scratched. You took oatmeal baths and your mother rubbed calamine lotion on you. Yes, we’re talking about chickenpox. While most of us had it as kids, some are facing the dreaded...