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Remember 2009’s Calhoun Lofts debate? You will recall our university’s stance: constructing Calhoun Lofts would serve an influx of students aching to live on campus. Opposers contested – correctly, we now see – that the lofts were an exorbitant expense, that not only would the lofts be partially occupied, but the building property [...]
After a series of meetings and public sessions, Houston mayor Annise Parker, approved a redistricting plan that the city and community leaders felt was more representative of demographic realities. District J is one of the two new districts created this year. The district encompasses Gulfton, Sharpstown and a small section in Alief. Criselda Romero [...]
Houston exhibits a rich yet implicit art scene. As such, there are numerous and influential non-profit organizations that attempt to flesh out an art scene into a defining aspect of Houston’s identity; part of this identity is the strong Latino presence with its population projected to take the majority beginning in 2011, according to [...]
In the late 80s, nothing distinguished Jacob Monty from the other people working with him in construction. He had no dreams of going to college and was happy making $10.66 an hour right out of high school to support his fledgling family. After three years on the job, Monty, never a serious student, [...]
Four University of Houston-Clear Lake students will continue to pursue an education through financial assistance from the M.L. Wismer Scholarship Endowment. Undergraduate students Natalie McKenney, Monique Martinez and Tracy Furman, as well as graduate student Ambericent Cornett received the scholarships. “This is an outstanding example of how generous alumni and contributors can make a [...]
Malaria has been one of the world’s biggest killers for as long as records have been kept. With resistance to existing antimalarial drugs on the rise, there is a renewed push to find different ways to fight it. Two University of Houston (UH) engineers have stepped up to the plate to answer the call. [...]
Dr. Bernard Anthony Harris, the first African-American astronaut, discussed his book “Dream Walker” and shared his life experiences with students, faculty and staff at the University of Houston. Harris decided to become an astronaut when he was 13 years old after watching the first lunar landing, Apollo 11, with Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” [...]
Mayor Annise Parker spoke to University of Houston students about water conservation and the ongoing drought at the World Affairs lounge on campus on Tuesday. To combat these on-going issues in the city, Parker will be working with City Council to enact a burn ban that could be implemented as soon as Wednesday. “Houston is [...]
The Houston Cougars rallied to defeat North Texas 48-23 in the Mean Green’s stadium opener.
A record number of students applied to the UH this fall. Total applicants for the 2011 fall semester have increased by more than 12 percent compared to this time last year. To date, nearly 41,000 applications have been filed from potential students. “Naturally, we appreciate this substantial rise in the overall number of those [...]
