Published on June 16th, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
There exists, in out-of-the-way bars and small stages scattered throughout major cities in the United States, a competition more supremely demanding and technically rigorous than perhaps any other in existence. The athletes are as passionate and …... Read More →Published on June 11th, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
Summer in America means movies, and summer movies typically mean big names, big explosions, product placement and sequels. The summer is a sort of artistic doldrums for Hollywood as it panders to the multitude of teenagers …... Read More →Published on June 9th, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
Land of the Lost is about two scientists of questionable academic legitimacy, a stoner tour guide and a libidinous ‘missing link’ primate who discover and explore a Salvador Dali-inspired wilderness filled with the flotsam and jetsam …... Read More →Published on June 4th, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
The Texas Senate unanimously approved House Bill 51 late Sunday. This bill is partly designed to ensure more universities in Texas are given the premier tier one designation, including UH. The tier one title ensures UH …... Read More →Published on June 4th, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
Kevin Cook: So what is your academic angle? Your major, minor, etc? Dustin Martin Jr.: My undergraduate major is finance, and I’ve already applied to graduate school in Vermont for organized leadership and management. Cook: Sounds …... Read More →Published on April 30th, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
It’s almost summer again, which means it’s time for traditional American pastimes such as baseball, three-legged races, pie-eating contests and applying for last-minute financial aid. With the rapid expansion of scholarships and financial aid availible to …... Read More →Published on April 24th, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
In an ongoing effort to preserve and protect the natural resources of the Galveston Bay estuaries, the Galveston Bay Foundation is hosting the 10th annual Marsh Mania on Saturday. Marsh Mania, a volunteer-based event, serves as …... Read More →Published on April 20th, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
There is a deep and troubling current of discontent flowing beneath the deceptively smooth surface of this university. Students, in the process of opening their minds and broadening their philosophical horizons are arriving at the inevitable …... Read More →Published on April 7th, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
Universities are unique places.’ They have long served as the loci of education in the U.S., and, in the 1960s, performed the vital societal function of keeping English majors out of Vietnam.’ Even in today’s era, …... Read More →Published on April 3rd, 2009 | by Kevin Cook
As is common knowledge in Houston, a major hurricane seemingly named after a famous rock ‘n’ roll guitarist and wife-beater, Ike Turner swept through Galveston last September. Hurricane Ike devastated the beachside city best known for …... Read More →
Loading ...