Published on April 27th, 2016 | by Rebecca Hennes
When associate professor Mark Tomforde, faculty adviser for mathematics honor society Pi Mu Epsilon, was asked to nominate a student for a professional development scholarship, he realized he couldn’t suggest his first pick. This is because …... Read More →
Published on April 20th, 2016 | by Greg Fails, Rebecca Hennes
After the massive floods spread across Houston late Sunday and into Monday, thousands of families were left without homes, power or transportation. Students have been severely affected by the flooding as well, with many having to …... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2016 | by Rebecca Hennes
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Published on March 2nd, 2016 | by Rebecca Hennes
When Shasta VI was only five weeks old, a hunter illegally shot and killed his mother in Washington. As a baby cub with no one to guide him in the wild, Shasta’s chances of survival were …... Read More →
Published on February 24th, 2016 | by Rebecca Hennes
Three UH students vied for the presidency of the 53rd administration of the Student Government Association Wednesday night at the Student Center South Theater during a debate hosted by the Cougar. The Hype Party’s Edwin Mascorro, Project …... Read More →
Published on February 23rd, 2016 | by Rebecca Hennes
Chemistry sophomore and Student Government Association presidential candidate Edwin Mascorro’s campaign is focusing on increasing engagement among the student body. He decided to name his party the Hype Party because of it. “The intention of the name …... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2016 | by Rebecca Hennes
Students can expect to pay more for tuition now that the University of Houston System Board of Regents approved a rate increase for fiscal years 2017 and 2018 in its Thursday afternoon meeting. The board considered …... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2016 | by Rebecca Hennes
Shasta’s home is at stake, and the community is being asked to help bring it back. Besides the Houston Zoo, the cougar’s native habitat is the prairie, grassland that consists of large areas of tall grasses …... Read More →
Published on February 10th, 2016 | by Rebecca Hennes
The Campus Carry Work Group plans to release its first draft on a campus-wide concealed handgun policy this month. The Campus Carry bill, otherwise known as Senate Bill 11, was signed into law by Gov. Greg …... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2016 | by Rebecca Hennes
The University of Houston Alumni Association’s online petition to the Texas Legislature opposing the University of Texas System’s Houston expansion is inches away from reaching its goal of 10,000 signatures. Two weeks ago, the association passed …... Read More →