Courtesy of The Cougar
Happy Daily Cougar day to the UH community! About three years ago, I never knew Oct. 5 would become such an important day in my life. This year marks the 92nd anniversary of the publication.
However, what a lot of readers don’t know is that The Cougar actually came into existence in 1928 with its first issue in April, when our University was Houston Junior College. This technically makes us more than 98 years old.
Last week, I dove deeper into the history of the publication and I realized how big of a part The Cougar has been over the years at UH and in Houston.
Looking through the photos I could sense how the editorial board, for every Editor-in-Chief, is more than a team. It’s their family they get super lucky with and get to spend some incredible time, creating priceless memories.
What started as a classroom project, quickly became an integral part of the University, resonating voices of everyone who associates with UH.
The Cougar, being the oldest student organization on campus, is the bearer of witnessing UH’s unique story, every achievement, improvement and development. With each volume, The Cougar is a testament of the University’s legacy.
We have covered everything ranging from campus, local, national and international news. It was truly a humbling experience to realize that Vol. 92 is now an integral part of something so important.
However, I also realized something else. Over the past decade, a lot has changed: typewriters were replaced by laptops, telephones with smart phones and physical prints everyday with digital publishing.
One thing that remained constant was The Cougar’s commitment towards the UH community. It was you, our readers and our passion to keep making your voices heard that kept us going.
The publication has endured fires, floods, pandemics and storms, but we have never missed a beat and kept the UH community informed. Rain or shine, The Cougar has always been there.
As Editor in Chief, I truly feel honored that I share my name with a list of some incredible voices like former Motion Picture Association of America Chairman Jack Valenti and Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Adrees Latif, who were once a part of The Cougar as well.
Not to mention, all the journalists who have worked for the Houston-area newspapers, television and radio stations over the many years relentlessly to keep the industry going.
The Cougar is more than just a newspaper. It’s a place for everyone who has a passion for storytelling and wants to seek the truth behind every reasoning and in between every line.
It unites the community and all student journalists together. While for some the newspaper acts like their reliable source of information, for others, like me, it becomes a family!
editor@thedailycougar.com
