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No. 5 Houston men’s basketball team weathered the storm in a defensive battle against No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones, winning 68-59 inside the Fertitta Center in a nationally televised matchup. Graduate ...

The Houston swimming and diving team has dove headfirst into the season. With hard work and dedication, they have broken records and racked up impressive finishes. Big 12 newcomer Cullen breaks ...

Wednesday afternoon, President Renu Khator sent an email to the UH community explaining the impact of President Donald Trump’s federal orders regarding federal funding for research. Several ...

On Friday evening, UH sent out an email to students stating that the two scooter robberies on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 are connected and the suspect has been charged with two counts of felony robbery. Steven ...

On Feb. 14, the Student Government Association convened for a student forum and the regularly scheduled bi-weekly Senate meeting. The Senate passed their new constitution, successfully lifting a ...

Houston Athletics named Ben Williams the new head coach of Houston soccer, making him the seventh head coach in the program’s history. The move is currently pending approval from the UH System Board ...

Tuesday afternoon, Eric Latroy Brown, 40, was arrested at the Texas Street and Emmanuel Street intersection. Authorities say Brown was riding the METRORail when a civilian spotted him which led to his ...

On Feb. 12, several student organizations led a protest on campus safety. Among these was the Houston Organization for Political Education who led a chant on defunding the police. Some students have ...

After three seasons, Jaime Frias announced his resignation as the head coach of Houston soccer, UH Athletics announced on Thursday. Frias entered the role in Feb. 2022, when Houston was still in the ...

It’s that time of the year again when couples gear up for grand gestures, cute dates, and the seasonal section of every store turns bright pink and red. While Valentine’s Day is a cute occasion, it ...

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns led to a rise of isolation and social distancing. During this time, teachers and students both learned the functional aspects of utilizing ...