Kusum Desai/The Daily Cougar

---

First day damper: Rain welcomed freshman psychology major Autumn Patrick (left) and freshman business major Deborah Nevarez to UH on the first day of the Spring semester Tuesday.

---

The most recent revision of the discipline and dismissal policy of the University of Houston has not received any criticism from the school's nearly 3,000 staff members, University officials say.

"Once you leave school, you most likely will never find your way back." I have heard that line phrased in many ways, and they all echo the same fact.

Obviously, the biggest news has to do with Fusient Media Ventures buying World Championship Wrestling for an undisclosed amount. It marks yet another rebirth for a company that at one time dominated the ratings.

The first week of the true new millennium marked the first week of the 2001 Conference USA basketball season. As the 12 teams battle for conference rankings, tournament byes and a guaranteed pass to the NCAA tournament, some surprising events have taken place.