Volume 71, Issue 120, Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Life & Arts

New kids on the block close to taking over late night TV

The TV Guide

Seth Mintz

When most people think of late night TV, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart and David Letterman are usually the names that come to mind. These men are not the only ones who are worth staying awake for. Steven Colbert ( Read more... )

Volume 71, Issue 115, Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Life & Arts

'The Loop' has inside track on TV comedies

The TV Guide

Seth Mintz

It's rare to find great comedies on TV. Yes, there are many funny shows, but the truly elite comedies like South Park, Arrested Development, and Scrubs are few and far between. Back for another season, The Simpsons ( ( Read more... )

Volume 71, Issue 115, Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Sports

Penders deserves extended contract

Sports Commentary

Seth Mintz

Since Pender's arrival, UH men's basketball has been on an upswing. If the progression that has occurred over the last two seasons continues, the Cougars could soon find themselves making noise in the NCAA tournament.Penders ( Read more... )

Volume 71, Issue 112, Friday, March 24, 2006
Life & Arts

Cartman and gang return to TV lineup

The TV Guide

Seth Mintz

One is one of the most controversial and humorous shows on TV. The other is arguably the best drama on TV. South Park (at 9 p.m. Wednesdays on Comedy Central) makes its return for its 10th season and The Shield ends its ( Read more... )

Volume 71, Issue 112, Friday, March 24, 2006
Sports

Mid-majors in the mix in March

Seth Mintz

I might be biased, but UH deserved to be in the 2006 NCAA Tournament. With the poor performances from UNC, Tennessee, and others, can you imagine what the Cougars could have done if given a chance? And that's not even the craziest part of March ( Read more... )

Volume 71, Issue 105, Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Life & Arts

Adult Swim taking back Sunday

The TV Guide

Seth Mintz

Remember when Fox was the only place to get great cartoon comedies on Sunday? With King of the Hill nearing its end, and with The Simpsons aging, Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block, starting at 9 p.m., has become the best place to ( Read more... )

Volume 71, Issue 100, Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Sports

Too many moves in college sports

Seth Mintz

Loyalty is a simple term that's used widely in sports. Fans are loyal to teams. Players are -- for the most part -- loyal to their organizations or schools. Collegiate coaches, on the other hand, seem to be only as loyal as their interest lasts. 
( Read more... )

Volume 71, Issue 99, Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Sports

Fighting Words: Battle of the Sexes

Fighting Words is a sports forum among Daily Cougar columnists. A question is posed to the group and anything goes. Their answers are ranked on a scale of one to five based on which one's the best at beating down the other two.

At issue: Has there been, ( Read more... )

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right. See you tomorrow"
- Stewie on Family Guy
HAHA!!!

Volume 71, Issue 95, Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Sports

Making prospects look good is good TV

Seth Mintz

I have a great new reality series that combines the ridiculousness of MTV with the sports of ESPN. I call it Pimp My Prospect and it stars any college athlete who's looking to be drafted.

I'll be the host like Xzibit. Just before it' ( Read more... )