Karen Wei
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- Sep 22, 2026
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The dying art of student protest - The Cougar (opens the original)
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Campus today is quieter than it used to be. UH saw only half the number of student protests in the 2025-26 year compared to the year before, from 12 to six, according to an analysis by The Cougar. This marks the second consecutive year of decline from the 2023-24 academic year, which saw 15 protests. Prominent student activists attribute the decline to changes in the national political environment, fears over deportation and a sense of frustration over the inefficacy of protests. Recently, UH wa
BREAKING: UH defensive lineman charged with assault of pregnant woman - The Cougar (opens the original)
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UH defensive lineman and sophomore Carmello Dedric Brooks has been arrested and charged with physically assaulting a pregnant woman. Brooks was arrested on Thursday and has since posted a $15,000 bond. Brooks allegedly picked up the pregnant woman and slammed her on the ground. Visible injuries were noted on the woman. In August, Brooks faced a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief in which he had a verbal altercation with a different woman that later led to the destruction of her apartment’s
International students weigh in on recent policy changes - The Cougar (opens the original)
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For the past few months, international students have been going through constant policy changes. At UH, these students make up almost 10% of the student body. As of August, students with F-1 visas can only participate in Curricular Practical Training, or internships only if practical training is required of all students enrolled in a program to earn the degree. Optional or elective internships and experiences no longer qualify for CPT authorization. The Department of Homeland Security also intro
Update: Adjunct faculty member put on leave, banned from campus - The Cougar (opens the original)
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The University of Houston’s Police Substation serves students at the Welcome Center on Saturday Feb 21, 2026, in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar The adjunct faculty member removed from campus on Sept. 10 amid child sexual abuse material allegations has been put on administrative leave and banned from returning to campus, according to a University spokesperson. “The University has zero tolerance for child exploitation, abuse or child sexual abuse materials,” the spokesperson said.
Students of East Africa holds first SEA You Outside event - The Cougar (opens the original)
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Members of the matcha stand make orders at the SEA you outside event, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas. | Gillian Wisniewski/The Cougar Students of East Africa held its first SEA You Outside event on Sept. 8 in Lynn Eusan Park from 4 to 8 p.m., hosting over 14 student organizations and four vendors for an open-air block party. “The goal is bringing together different African diasporas on campus to increase our global community,” said SEA President and business information systems
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