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COMMENTARY: One step forward and two steps back
Unpaid internships are intended to help students gain knowledge, experience and make connections in their field while minimizing costs to organizations. Unpaid internships are legal, but they must meet certain requirements to assure interns…
COMMENTARY: Why voting on campus would lead to more students at the polls
UHCL has proven to be a great place for building successful scholars, but are college administrators doing everything they can to help students exercise their voting rights?
TRIVIA: Quick facts about the 2019 candidates for Mayor of Houston
With 12 candidates on the ballot, the race for Mayor of Houston is heating up. The following guide acts as an introduction to all candidates and their vision for the City of Houston. Many of the candidates share similar policy goals, such…
QUIZ: How much do you know about the 2020 presidential candidates?
Presidential hopefuls from across the aisle have been hitting the campaign trail and some have gained major, national media attention already. Test your knowledge about the candidates in this 15 question quiz.
INFOGRAPHIC: Voting pledges reveal issues Hawks consider when voting
The Signal is conducting a survey of who is pledging to vote in the Nov. 6 election. This pledge is a way to encourage individuals to become more involved in the democratic process.
PODCAST: Midterm elections 2018
Signal Soundbytes, a podcast produced by the University of Houston-Clear Lake's The Signal, features a panel of students discussing a variety of topics. Episode includes discussion of the 2018 midterm elections.
Midterms 2018: Research matters just as much as casting a vote
Don’t think solely in terms of red and blue, elephant and donkey. Your vote should stand for what it is you want and believe in.
INFOGRAPHIC: Propositions A and B explained for 2018 Midterms
Propositions A and B are on the Nov. 6th Harris County ballot. Proposition A focuses on funding to address flooding concern and Proposition B would make firefighters' pay equal to police officers' pay.
INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC: Voter registration grows between 2014-2018
Voter registration data suggests Democrats' longed-for 'blue wave' will crash over this years elections in November.
VIDEO: Hawks share why it is important to vote
With the midterm elections coming up Nov. 6, Hawks share why they think it is important to vote. Even though this is not a presidential election, midterm elections can significantly impact citizens both on a national and local scale.