Pin Lim/The Daily Cougar

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The last mile: Joy Smith, 39, of Sugar Land, is cheered on by spectators in the final leg of the 2001 Compaq Houston Marathon. Smith placed second in the women's group, completing the race with a time of 2:55:52.

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The UH System will implement the first of six phases of the PeopleSoft software package Sept. 1, when the general ledger, accounts payable and purchasing features are scheduled to go online.

You, like the vast majority of people, probably made New Year's resolutions this year.

This year I've resolved to lose weight, get myself into shape, stop smoking and pay off my credit cards.
 

Hometown act Destinyis Child is just one of the marquee names that make up this yearis extremely diverse RodeoHouston lineup.

The UH women's basketball team snapped a seven-game winning streak and shook off a halftime jinx as it ended a weekend of Conference USA road play with two victories and a new view -- from the top of the heap.