Campus Briefs

Study abroad in Costa Rica in Summer 2012

The UHCL Geography Program has announced its Summer 2012 study abroad program to Costa Rica, May 13-24 and July 15-26, 2012. The…

UHCL ranked safest in Texas once again

The University of Houston-Clear Lake ranks in the top 20 (#17) of the safest higher education public school campuses in America as…

Dec. 7 – UHCL Police Swearing In Ceremony

Join the UHCL Police Department in welcoming three of its new officers at 9:30 a.m. in room 1219 of theUHCL Bayou Building.…

Dec. 12 – New Patio Cafe Hours

Starting Monday Dec. 12 through Thursday Dec. 22 the Patio Cafe will be open from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and after…

Dec. 4 – UHCL Nature Trail Closed

The UHCL nature trail will be closed from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th so the UHCL Police can…

News

College degrees put to the test

Rising college enrollment, escalating tuition costs and student loan debt, the prolonged recession and a bleak job market have sparked a national…

Students block censorship efforts

Late November Sam Houston State University (SHSU) dropped its proposed social-media policy that would have allowed university administrators editing privileges to all…

Dropouts lower economic growth

Every day in the State of Texas 719 students drop out of high school. High school dropouts drain the national and…

Features

Hookah popularity rises along with medical concerns

The ancient past time of hookah is reborn as it gains popularity among students. …

FOOD ON THE GO

The food truck trend is sweeping across states with new and creative street food delights. While cities like…

This love story is ‘Like Crazy’

Two young lovers form a bond, becoming inseparable while in college, then pulled apart by fate and circumstance.…

Campus Life

Q&A with Everette Penn

Czech Republic invited Everette Penn, associate professor of criminology, to visit the University of West Bohemia with hopes…

Serbia joins International Art Consortium

Professor of Art Sandria Hu traveled to the Republic of Serbia Oct. 11-17 to help officially join the…

Chinese Delegation visits UHCL and Houston

The University of Houston-Clear Lake, with assistance from the mayor’s office, hosted a Chinese delegation from the Beijing…

Signal Frequency

Leading the Way for New Students

When a semester ends a new one is set to begin, which means new students and…

Exclusive Hookah Deal for UHCL Students

The new popularity of an old tradition is being offered at discounted prices to UHCL students. Hookahtown.com…

Opinions

EDITORIAL: Click dislike for campus restrictions

In this technology-driven society, social media has become the way to connect with friends and family,…

Defining yourself by character, not physical beauty

Every morning after my shower, I stand in front of the bathroom mirror, and try to…

Cartoons

The Adventures of Tony & Ash

by Kelvin Goodings, Jr.…

Hiatus

There really is no significant excuse for a cartoonist take  such a long break from his…