UH, Houston puts on good show 
for Olympic committee as torch winds through city

The University was bathed in a little Olympic glory Monday evening as the procession of torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame on its way to Salt Lake City passed by the campus.
 

Americans lack strong knowledge 
of science

While most Americans, and U.S. policymakers, generally support the sciences and technology, many of them are woefully ignorant of some of science's basic principles and discoveries which hampers researchers' ability to make advances, a leading member of the scientific community said Monday.
 

 

Jewel abandons naïve lyrics for a more mature sound on 'This Way'

Jewel Kilcher's most popular songs can be divided into two main themes. There are the "Why-don't-you-love me?" songs, such as "You Were Meant for Me" from 1995's Pieces of You, and there are "Believe-in-yourself" songs, such as "Deep Water," from 1998's Spirit.
 

'Enemy Lines' appeals to wave of patriotism byt suffers from too many cliches

Set in Bosnia, Behind Enemy Lines was originally supposed to be released next year. But because it tested so well with audiences, 20th Century Fox opted to have it in theaters sooner. While the war on terrorism makes it feel a bit outdated, the movie plays to America's need for an easy resolution to conflict in light of the possibility that there is no ending in sight.
 

Meaningful lyrics are marks of Angie Stone's second solo release

Amidst the storm of r&b artists that sing about money, bad relationships, women and clothes has come a colorful array of artists that for lack of a better word have been characterized as neo-soul.
 

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Woock: Santa Claus isn't true meaning of Christmas

The myths and illusions we allow to fill our eyes and cloud our brains transform and mutate as we grow older.
 

Caster: Americans to remember second day of infamy

Friday was the 60-year anniversary of what is now the second darkest day in American history. December 7, 1941 was described by Franklin Roosevelt as "a date which will live in infamy." Through the years, that prophecy has rung true. Within hours of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, it was being compared to the Japanese surprise attack on our naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
 

Staff Editorial: Enron's problems affect the whole city

 

M. Basketball: Knight descends on Compaq Center

Bobby Knight.

This simple name belongs to one of the most legendary coaches in college basketball history.
 

Football: Nebraska's luck pays off; College football needs playoff

Nebraska has now claimed the title of luckiest team on earth. Last week, it appeared the Cornhuskers had no chance of playing in the Rose Bowl, and would be fortunate to get a spot in any of the Bowl Championship Series games.
 

W.Basketball: Lady Cougars trounce Lady Panthers in cat-fight

The UH women's basketball team finished the first month of the season with one of its best starts ever, going 6-1 with its only loss coming to the No. 14-ranked Colorado Buffaloes.
 

Gymnastics: Gymnast Shannon Miller competes at Reese's Cups

Shannon Miller, the most decorated American gymnast in history, performed the last routine of her career Dec. 1 at Hofheinz Pavilion.