Staff Editorial
Politicians out of touch with middle class
In a recent interview with MSNBC, Rep. John Fleming, R-Louisiana, was asked to give his take on Obama’s recent proposal to implement a new minimum tax rate for people who make more than $1...
Harvard’s kindess pledge a good idea
Incoming Harvard freshmen were asked to make the following pledge this semester: “As we begin at Harvard, we commit to upholding the values of the College and to making the entryway and Yard a place...
Good fan support in Ruston; more necessary
The Cougars managed to pull off a wild win against Louisiana Tech on Saturday in Ruston, La. The internet stream on ESPN3.com might not have been reliable for everyone, but it is a game...
Former UH athlete makes Coogs proud
Carl Lewis had no choice but to be diligent as a jumper and a sprinter. It takes commitment to become a nine-time Olympic gold medalist. Lewis, a former UH athlete, is showing that resilient spirit...
In this drying time, fire prevention is key
Texas continues to smoulder. In the midst of a record heat wave and the worst single-year drought in the state since 1895, conditions couldn’t be more perfect for wildfires to spread across the state’s...
Hand signals should not be misunderstood
If you have stepped foot inside Robertson Stadium on a game day, you know what the Cougar Paw is. Whether there’s a first down, a touchdown or just a general sense of Cougar Pride,...
Sept. 12, 2001: As the smoke clears
This editorial was originally published on Sept. 12, 2001. It is truly unbelievable. In the worst act of terrorism on American soil, untold thousands have died, and the nation has been shaken to its core. The...
US is finally healing a decade after 9/11
It is hard to believe that is has already been ten years since our nation was brought to its knees on 9/11. Many of us were in elementary and middle school at the time...
Conference change-ups can create opportunity
The NCAA conference realignment apocalypse almost started yesterday. Texas A&M was set to move to the Southeastern Conference, but as a survival mechanism Baylor has threatened to sue. The litigation card is being waved because...
Tier One rating should mean Tier One facilities
The restrooms at the UC-Satellite are barely usable. Soap dispensers are broken or unfilled. Paper towel holders are regularly either broken or empty. Waste bins contain overflowing garbage that spills out onto the floor. Cockroaches...