Published on February 3rd, 2011 | by Matthew Keever
Edit: Originally, this article was titled ‘Campus to close this afternoon,’ but it was changed when we received word that the campus is not actually closing. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. After …... Read More →
Published on January 18th, 2011 | by Matthew Keever
According to a tweet from President Renu Khator at around 8:00 this morning, the University of Houston is now a flagship institution. “Thank you Houston,” the president said via Twitter. “Thank you, Texas, for helping UH …... Read More →
Published on November 22nd, 2010 | by Matthew Keever
Houston crowds are tough, and plenty of musicians, standup comics and other entertainers hate coming here. If you know this, it should come as no surprise that during Bo Burnham’s show, one member of the audience …... Read More →
Published on November 18th, 2010 | by Matthew Keever
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration told four manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages, like the notorious Four Loko, that they had 15 days to either stop adding caffeine to the drinks or stop selling …... Read More →
Published on November 17th, 2010 | by Matthew Keever
Bo Burnham relies heavily on satire, and he doesn’t care if your parents don’t get it, because his audience is you, the college-level, kinda’ sorta’ dirty-minded, fun-loving youngster who’s somewhat of a know-it-all and OK with …... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2010 | by Matthew Keever
On Saturday morning, hundreds of sleepy, music-loving Houstonians dragged themselves out of bed — aided by cups of coffee and plenty of cigarettes — to witness a benchmark achievement for Houston culture: a marker honoring the …... Read More →
Published on November 11th, 2010 | by Matthew Keever
Since 2007, fans of late-night television have been treated to the comedy genius that is Tim and Eric, starring (surprise, surprise) Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim. This weekend, Houstonians will be delighted even more with the …... Read More →
Published on November 9th, 2010 | by Matthew Keever
1. Wade Phillips In case you haven’t heard, Phillips, the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach, was fired Monday afternoon, we assume for failing to meet expectations. Personally, I feel sorry for the guy. Maybe the Cowboys should …... Read More →
Published on November 4th, 2010 | by Matthew Keever
Listen to “Lies Make Baby Jesus Cry” [audio:http://thedailycougar.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2010/11/LiesMakeBabyJesusCryEP.mp3] Nosa Edebor is better known as Nosaprise in Houston’s underground music community. The soon-to-be UH student — he’s transferring from Houston Community College in January — is a …... Read More →
Published on October 28th, 2010 | by Matthew Keever
Houston, you made it clear a few months back at the overcrowded second annual Free Press Summer Fest that you’re into music festivals; this weekend is your chance to prove it. The first ever Ghoulsfest will …... Read More →