Published on March 11th, 2022 | by Logan Linder
While voter turnout in Texas primary elections is notoriously low, this year’s primaries brought the highest turnout rates since the past six midterm elections. Some students said if it weren’t for the University’s on-campus voting, they …... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2022 | by Lisa El-Amin
March celebrates Women’s History Month in honor of women and the ongoing achievements in society towards their rights in various fields of work. Women’s, gender and sexuality studies director Elizabeth Gregory reflects on a time when …... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2022 | by John Lomax
Last month, UH joined the ranks of many other educational institutions by hiring its first Washington D.C.-based lobbyist, Meagan Schneider. Schneider, who will serve as UH’s government relations representative, has previous experience working with the University …... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2022 | by Aminah Tannir
The Student Government Association struck down the resolution for a transit fee, proposed late January, by majority vote in the second to last meeting Wednesday evening. The transit resolution proposed a $25 additional charge to student …... Read More →
Published on March 9th, 2022 | by Malachi Key
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has released an order directing state health agencies to investigate instances in which gender-affirming treatments are being administered to transgender youth. The letter, published on Tuesday, calls for the classification of such …... Read More →
Published on March 9th, 2022 | by Haya Panjwani
As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, UH’s Russian and Eastern European Initiative reacts to how the war is unfolding. Last week, the initiative released a statement that went through with condemning the violence against …... Read More →
Published on March 8th, 2022 | by Aminah Tannir
Political science freshman Joshua Martin wanted to make a name for himself when he stepped foot on campus. Now he’s the youngest Student Government Association president in the University’s history. “It’s kind of surreal, it’s kind …... Read More →
Published on March 8th, 2022 | by Logan Linder
Charles Graves IV has spent his recent years around the Houston area, spreading queer-affirming religious and spiritual messages to all who are interested, including UH students. Students are welcome to stop by his office in the …... Read More →
Published on March 7th, 2022 | by Aminah Tannir
The SGA 2022 elections concluded with a senate nearly split between the two parties ForTheStudents #ChangeSGA and Conscious Coogs. The results showed 15 senator elects from the Conscious Coogs party with seats and 18 from the …... Read More →
Published on March 7th, 2022 | by The Cougar News Services
ForTheStudent #ChangeSGA’s presidential candidate Joshua Martin and vice presidential candidate Derek Layne have won the 2022 Student Government Association election. A total of 2028 students voted in the election, with 1022 votes given to Martin’s party. …... Read More →