August 21st, 2011
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Supreme Court protects inventor rights
In Stanford University v. Roche Molecular Systems, the Supreme Court limited a university’s rights to the inventions of its employees. The precedent from the 1700s, that a person owns his ideas, still holds. At...
US political system fails students, students should learn to protest
In the last month the US was on the verge of defaulting on its national debt. By August, Congress finally voted to save us from financial crisis by raising the debt ceiling and cutting...
Welcome back, Cougars
Welcome back, Cougars — glad to see you’ve braved the heat and decided the first day of class is important. The Daily Cougar has had a busy summer, and just like the parking lot...
Media and politicians unfairly demonize GLBT individuals
Quite recently, I’ve realized that I’m kind of at the center of a battle. Articles are written about me, people are asked how they feel about me, and some even say I might actually...
Online nonprofit university needs support
In an era of online universities and their reputation of being nothing more than worthless degree mills, Gov. Rick Perry’s executive order to establish Western Governors University: Texas, an online nonprofit university, rightfully warrants...
Cougars aim to reverse fortunes in 2011
Due to unforeseen circumstances, UH failed to deliver on its high expectations in 2010. One year later, those same lofty expectations remain intact, but after finishing 5-7 (4-4 Conference USA) words like rebuilding are not...
Cougars come reloaded with depth, skill
Since the coaching days of Bill Yeoman, the Cougars have made a habit of putting points on the board and having one of the nation’s best offenses. This season should be no different. “There’s always...
Stewart tries to make pieces fit
Two springs and a full season later, the Cougars are beginning to feel comfortable in defensive coordinator Brian Stewart’s 3-4 scheme. “If you go back and evaluate where we were last year, the transition from...
UH wants to pick up where it left off
The Cougars will look to carry momentum from the best season in program history with an ambitious out-of-conference schedule. It starts when they host No. 39 Texas at 7 p.m. tonight at Robertson Stadium. Last...
Cougars preparing for spike in win total
In approaching a typical preseason practice session, head coach Molly Alvey’s game plan is simple: play to win. With three days until the Cougars open their season against Lipscomb at the Athletics/Alumini Center, the two-...
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