Guest Commentary
Obama gives intellectually dishonest speech
President Barack Obama’s recent speech from George Washington University on the federal debt and deficit was shocking in its intellectual dishonesty, even by Obama standards. Given, the whole idea of Mr. Obama speaking on...
Supreme court pleads not guilty on bias charge
While the Supreme Court typically garners attention for its more glamorous opinions on the death penalty, right to bear arms, and abortion, it has gained considerable attention this week for a ruling over a...
Parenting styles teach lasting lessons
Last month, the Wall Street Journal published an article promoting Amy Chua’s memoir, “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.” Since then, the media, public intellectuals, countless bloggers and even one of Chua’s daughters have...
The war on terror is a war of ideologies
On May 21, 2010, the State of Texas adopted a resolution for a new social studies curriculum. The changes implemented were multifarious, but one of the primary effects was a shift toward a more objective presentation...
One size doesn’t fit all in grad school
A doctorate in biology is required for a diverse array of careers, but the University of Houston’s graduate degree program disregards the long term goals of its students with its stifling uniformity. This “one...
Dr. King’s message was timeless, true
Martin Luther King Jr. Day makes me stop and give thanks for the freedom that we enjoy in this country. As an African-American, this holiday has a special meaning to me.I was born...
Arab students face racism, prejudice
For the past 17 years, UH has been one of the few universities to participate in the national Model Arab League (MAL) conference. MAL was created to foster relationships between the U.S. and Arab...
King’s personal legacy lives on at UH
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is broad and varied. For many of us, the civil rights leader is a reminder of the promise and hope that this country represents for all...
Ideological dreams remain true today
For many of us, the concept of globalization has recently become a new and widely applied notion in analyses of our country’s educational systems, economic conditions, business practices and governmental relations.While globalization has been...
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School lunches hurt student health
School lunches are at their worst today in terms of quality and nutrition. Pre-made foods filled with fat, salt and sugar lead children into an unhealthy trap. The reason behind this is the budget...