The Flame

Iranian Exile Speaks Out

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The American Book Review presented yet another intriguing writer that concluded this year's spring series.

Farnoosh Moshiri, an Iranian exile, spoke to a full audience at Alcorn Auditorium on April 24.

Students from Victoria Memorial High School, UHV faculty and people from the community came to hear what Moshiri had to say about her life and literary work.

The end is near

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For 372 University of Houston-Victoria students the end is near - that is, graduation.

Not only will more than 300 students be walking across the stage to receive their diploma, but also this year's commencement speaker will be U.S. Rep. Ron Paul.

This graduation ceremony will not only be the end, but the beginning for students who plan on embarking on new journeys after graduation.

Fiesta Day teaches Hispanic culture

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Fiesta Day, two University of Houston-Victoria organizations showed a film to promote their organizations' missions.

The two organizations are the Rosebud Film Society and the Mexican American Student Organization. Rosebud's mission is to stimulate critical thinking and discussion through film and MASO's mission is to promote and preserve Mexican American culture.

Student Senate elects new officers

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The results are in, and it looks like a great year is in store for the University of Houston-Victoria.

Elections for the 2008-2009 Student Senate were held April 29-30, with the results in on May 1.

The president is Kristen Lindley, the vice president is Juan Diego Martinez, the secretary is Nicole M.