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EXPLAINER: Texas bill standardizes tenure practices at universities
A revised Texas Senate Bill 18 was signed into law June 17. Unlike the original version which would have eliminated the practice of tenure, the final version sets the rules for tenure at Texas universities.
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake impacts Turkey and Syria
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Southern Turkey along the northwest Syrian border on Feb 6.
Governor Abbott announces plan banning use of TikTok
Texas universities have begun to enforce the removal of the popular social media app, TikTok, from all government-issued devices following Governor Greg Abbott’s ban.
What the Cluck?: Egg shortage leads to prices on the rise in America
Eggs in America have increased at rates that haven't been seen since the 80s.
GALLERY: EF3 Rated Tornado rips through Deer Park
Tuesday, January 24 at 2:49 p.m., a tornado, classified as an EF3 level, hit South East Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on government-owned computers and devices
Governor Greg Abbott issued a ban on TikTok on all government-owned computers and devices in a letter to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan Dec. 7. The ban effects all state officials including UHCL staff, faculty and…
Federal appeals court temporarily blocks Federal Student Loan Debt Relief
A federal court of appeals ruled the program unconstitutional Nov. 14. As a result, the FSA is not currently taking applications.
Elon Musk completes purchase for Twitter
Elon Musk has completed his purchase of Twitter. This has caused a massive rift in the tech community with employees fearing for their job safety and critics fearing the potential fallout of users being allowed to bring their problematic…
UHCL community gears up for election season
The upcoming midterm elections mark the first half of the Biden administration. The deadline for voter registration closes Oct. 11.
Federal student loan forgiveness offers relief for 43 million
The White House issued a press release Aug. 24 detailing the Biden administration’s 3-part-plan to cancel a portion of federal student loan debt for low-income borrowers.