Published on January 18th, 2018 | by Dana C. Jones
Many students have health-related goals, especially as we go into the new year. While some tend to procrastinate in college because of lack of time or practicality, other students go above just being healthy by putting …... Read More →
Published on January 18th, 2018 | by Dana C. Jones
The first two days back to school didn’t go as the University planned. A nearly record-setting winter storm brought a hard freeze and icy conditions to Houston’s highways on Tuesday, forcing millions to stay home until …... Read More →
Published on November 29th, 2017 | by Dana C. Jones
Matt Ellis, a new member of Texas State University’s Phi Kappa Psi, died on Nov. 14 after the fraternity’s initiation process, according to the university. Two days later, all Greek life at the university was prohibited. …... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2017 | by Dana C. Jones
On Nov. 1, the Hartford Courant reported on a hate crime committed by Briana Rae Brochu against her black roommate Chennel “Jazzy” Rowe. Though Brochu admitted to obscene acts such as smearing her used tampon on …... Read More →
Published on November 8th, 2017 | by Dana C. Jones, Mia Valdez
Embed from Getty Images According to UH’s so-called “Clery report,” an annual report that documents campus crime, hate crimes have risen over the years. It went from zero, to two, to seven in 2014, 2015 and …... Read More →
Published on November 7th, 2017 | by Dana C. Jones
In attempted ideological cleansing, David Horowitz spoke at the University of Houston on Thursday at an event hosted by the UH chapter of the Young America’s Foundation. Dozens of students organized a walkout, including the UH …... Read More →
Published on November 1st, 2017 | by Dana C. Jones
At universities, science, technology, mathematics and engineering majors are placed on pedestals because of their rigorous courses that most other people despise. Liberal arts fields, which encourage and foster invaluable critical thinking, do not receive recognition …... Read More →
Published on October 25th, 2017 | by Alana N. Miller, Anusheh Siddique, Dana C. Jones, Jackie Wostrel, Mia Valdez
Campus protests have been happening in force since the 1960s and will continue as long as injustice exists. Universities are a mecca for young people who want their voices to be heard. Below, The Cougar’s opinion …... Read More →
Published on October 11th, 2017 | by Dana C. Jones
Former President Obama added a new protection for transgender students under Title IX, allowing them to use the bathrooms that matches their gender. In June, however, the Texas Senate passed S.B. 6 in an attempt to …... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2017 | by Dana C. Jones
Embed from Getty Images The Nation of Islam is a pillar of the black community. Outside of having a strong religious quality, it also serves to continuously allow progress in that community. The NOI is prominent, …... Read More →
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