Houston college students, others react to local George Floyd protests

Houstonians marched from Discovery Green and through downtown to end up at City Hall on May 29 and Tuesday to protest the killing of George …

We unequivocally support Black Lives Matter

As a journalism organization, our first loyalty is to the citizenry we serve. Being the student publication of the University of Houston, one of the …

George Floyd’s death a ‘call to arms’ for Kelvin Sampson in battle against social injustice

When Houston men’s basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson first saw the video of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck, he …

Support black lives or enable Donald Trump: It’s time for Tilman Fertitta to pick a side

Board of Regents Chairman Tilman Fertitta, also chairman and CEO of Landry’s Inc. and owner of the Houston Rockets, recently claimed in an interview with …

With COVID-19 cancellations looming, UH baseball enjoyed a HR derby in final practice

When the UH baseball team left the field at Earl E. Watson Stadium in Las Vegas following a 3-1 victory over the UNLV Rebels, the …

All UH classes, finals moving online after Thanksgiving break

All UH classes, regardless of original format, and final exams will transition to being fully online after Thanksgiving break, President Renu Khator said in a …

Reopening update: UH campuses set to open on voluntary basis June 8

UH campuses, including, in Sugar Land and Katy, will partially reopen on a voluntary basis on June 8 after 12 weeks of being closed because …

Petition calls for UH to cut ties with HPD, other action ‘to seek real justice for George Floyd’

In the days following Third Ward native George Floyd’s death, a petition demanding President Renu Khator to cancel contracts with the Houston Police Department, create …