Published on August 16th, 2017 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
On May 7, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 4 — a multifaceted, draconian measure set to take effect on Sept. 1. The controversy began in late January when Abbott engaged in a public standoff …... Read More →
Published on February 22nd, 2017 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
For a student body which, by and large, believes its student government doesn’t do enough, far too few students are actually voting on who represents them. In spring 2016, just under 43,000 students at the University …... Read More →
Published on February 8th, 2017 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
As Houston Cougars, we bleed red — in more ways than one. Not everyone bleeds once a month. A variety of factors such as sex, age, pregnancy, birth control and other factors like weight and diet can …... Read More →
Published on November 17th, 2016 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
The parking situation on campus continues to get worse, and now, with the success of our football team, we have seen parking become unbearable for students who want to attend class on game day. Our football …... Read More →
Published on November 7th, 2016 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
This election cycle began with 17 candidates for the Grand Old Party, and by some fortune, it has narrowed to one: demagogue Donald Trump. We, The Cougar staff, have decided that, for this election cycle, it …... Read More →
Published on October 26th, 2016 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
Early voting has begun in Texas, and we implore all those registered to vote to get out there and have your voice heard this election. Texas has seen a record number of voters register in preparation …... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2016 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
Since opening in 2004, METRORail projects have had to rely heavily on federal funding to be built in Houston, the energy capital of the world where oil and gas companies dominate. Even so, the light rail …... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2016 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
This is it, Cougars. This is our chance. No, not our chance for glory or to make the playoffs — that will come with patience and guidance from coach. This is our chance to show our …... Read More →
Published on October 3rd, 2016 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
For the past year, we have seen our country divided over minority deaths at the hands of negligent police officers. Police have gunned down young boys like Tamir Rice, and men like Philando Castile have died in front of children. More recently, …... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2016 | by The Cougar Editorial Board
In pursuit of college football greatness, UH Athletics should remember its largest source of motivation: the students. The 15th-ranked Cougars dominated the 3rd-ranked University of Oklahoma Sooners in a 33-23 victory Saturday. UH has catapulted itself into the spotlight …... Read More →