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UH rebounded from a disappointing start to earn a shutout win against Grambling State.

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Unconventional conventions: the students who came back For the most part, students are here for one thing: to get a job. But there's something to be said about the individuals who had all of that—and still decided to come back. | PG. 5

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Research project focuses on students Student enterprise challenges universities to provide personalized mentorship, learning, feedback on campuses REBECCA HENNES

Focusing on students There are many reasons why higher education research tends to center around the universities rather than the students, but the main factor is funding.

“Institutions have the power and the money,” Hines said. “It makes sense to target research at them because they have the means to fund it and the ability to act on it. Students are really not an organized body; they’re harder to reach.”

The 20 Foresight students, faculty and alumni involved with the project were split into teams that focused on the six areas

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“Universities need to realize that students are more than just customers passing through, and recognize strategies to nurture the vast potential in each and every person."

Alexandra Whittington, Project manager for Student Needs 2025 deemed essential to student activity: living, learning, connecting, participating, working and playing. The teams were asked to conduct a Framework Foresight study of each area.

“Framework Foresight is the UH Foresight program’s approach to forecasting, and results in two possible futures: the baseline, or most likely future, and the alternative future, which contains more surprises and unexpected developments,” said project manager Alexandra Whittington.

“The effort was extremely collaborative and allowed students in particular to benefit from the experience of seeing the forecasting approach they learn in the graduate program being applied to a ‘real-life’ client.”

Foresight graduate student Laura Schlehuber worked on the playing sector of the project and said she is proud of the work the students have done.

“We found an extreme amount of change higher education and students need to be aware of today to help us prepare for that future,” Schlehuber said. “One of the most profound differences is how students will interact and learn. It has a rippling effect on how teachers teach, how we live, how we work and how we play.”

Mentorship key for colleges Of the eight major needs for increasing higher education the students discovered, Whittington said mentoring is the most

crucial.

“Universities need to realize that students are more than just customers passing through and recognize strategies to nurture the vast potential in each and every person,” Whittington said.

“This aspect of higher education — developing the whole person — deserves attention on a much more holistic level.”

Meeting nontraditional needs Other issues the project investigated included balancing the needs of traditional students with nontraditional ones. Traditional students make up less than 30 percent of the student body, and that percentage is declining.

“First-generation, adult and independent students have different needs than traditional students, and serving those needs is a challenge for all universities in the future,” Hines said.

Research found that the concept of the classroom is changing for students as well, and according to Hines, “the walls are coming down.”

“Virtual technology is expanding the reach of the classroom beyond the walls and across the state, country and globe,” Hines said. “Within the classrooms themselves, they are going to be re-designed to encourage RESEARCH

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A team of UH graduate students recently published Student Needs 2025, a higher education research project focused on meeting student needs through ways such as improved mentoring, personalized learning and feedback in real time.

The team decided that stepping away from institutional changes was critical to ensuring progress for future UH students.

“Our research was not aimed at suggesting what universities should do — our purpose was to paint a picture of what students and their needs looked like,” said Andrew Hines, coordinator of the College of Technology’s Foresight Graduate Program.

“We felt the future of higher education story from the viewpoint of the institutions has been told again and again. Rather than add to that pile, we focused exclusively on what students would need.”

With the help of a $153,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation, Hines was able to assemble a team of 20 faculty, alumni and students to work on the project during the past spring semester.

Lumina’s “Goal 2025” aims to raise the number of Americans with high quality degrees, certifications and other qualifications to 60 percent by the year 2025. According to a UH Office of Communications press release, it’s currently at 38.7 percent.

Hines serves on the Lumina innovation advisory council as a UH researcher.

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Alumna cherishes diversity of UH for aiding path to success MICHELLE IRACHETA

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Embracing diversity and differences in opinion was not something that Soviets were accustomed to doing during the Cold War. Before the Berlin Wall fell and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev resigned in Dec. 1991, the idea of a free market and a capitalist state was almost unheard of to most Russians.

“A lot of those words didn’t even exist in the Russian language at the time,” said Ludmila Golovine, founder and CEO of MasterWord Services, Inc, and graduate of the C.T. Bauer College of Business’ first entrepreneurship class.

Golovine was born and raised in the Soviet Union and made her way to the United States in 1989 at age 19, three years before the fall of the USSR. She said she had always wanted to study international business.

“I was very interested in stock markets and I had full intentions of continuing my career that way, but the entrepreneurship program changed my life,” she said.

Golovine said that the diversity of the University inspired her to start her multi-million dollar language services company.

Today, she has established the MasterWord Services Endowed

Alumna and founder/CEO of MasterWord Services, Inc. Ludmila Golovine believes UH's diversity has helped it grow. | Courtesy of Esteban Valencia

Scholarship that she said will help “pay it forward” to not only international students but to domestic students as well.

“We’re all from somewhere else and I think that’s the strength,” she said. “Houston is also one of the cities in the U.S. that is doing the best economically, and (that’s) because of how diverse we are and how we embrace each other’s opinions.”

For Golovine, having an opinion to express was an honor and never something she took for granted when she lived in the Soviet Union.

Her family allowed her to express herself freely, she said.

“My parents were different,” she said. “They were very supportive of free thinking. I grew up with the idea that the right to be able (to) think free and to express your opinion was a privilege.

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However, she said people in the United States often don’t recognize that freedom.

“One time, I was talking to someone from Russia and said, ‘Wow, the president has the lowest ranking in the history of this country,’” Golovine said.

“And the person said, ‘You’re so lucky to be living in a country where the president has the lowest ranking in the history of your country because if you have a 100% approval rating, you’d find yourself in North Korea.' That made me really stop and think about how grateful I am to live in this country,” she said.

The MasterWord Services Endowed Scholarship is open to students at the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship who are in financial need.

Golovine said she hopes that she inspires students to “open their minds” to learn a different language and culture. She said that UH is the best place to do that.

“I really truly believe that the University of Houston is one of the best universities in the United States,” said Golovine. “That’s because of how diverse we are, how well we embrace each other, and how well we really function as a mini world."

interaction, discussion and group work — more like recreation rooms with comfy chairs, whiteboard walls and embedded cameras and microphones. Classrooms will be more like hangouts than cubicle farms.”

Whittington said the virtual technology students have access to today is outdating the typical classroom setting and driving this new design.

“The learning experience as an event locked into time and place seems to be outdated,” Whittington said.

“Online courses, hybrid courses, distance learning and other alternatives like MOOCs (massive online open courses) are transforming higher education, and we found that to meet student needs in the future this transformation must be accommodated.”

Hines said Lumina’s vision of Goal 2025 is “amazing” and said he hopes his work carries the momentum of the goal forward.

“I hope that our report might catalyze greater interest in student needs,” Hines said, “and who knows, (maybe) inspire a student movement.” inspire a student movement,” Hines said.

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Printing stipend drastically reduced for students at library REBECCA HENNES

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The M. D. Anderson Memorial Library has changed its printing allocation for students from $25 per semester to $7.50.

As of spring 2014, the printing allocation for students on their Cougar Cards was $25, with a cost of five cents per page. This summer, it was changed to an apportionment of $7.50 with a cost of one and a half cents per page.

According to Lee Hilyer, head of information and access services for the library, the change is of no consequence to UH students. ”It’s close to the same number of pages.

We just tinkered with the formula,” Hilyer said.

“The cost per print was reduced accordingly, so you’re still getting the same number of prints for black and white single pages.

It’s really just taking a set of money and just dividing in a different way.”

Despite this fact, Hilyer said that there is “technically some loss” of pages when it comes to color or duplex printing.

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color, it’s about 93 pages that (are) sort of technically lost. That’s assuming that the person is going to print everything in duplex or color, so it’s not exactly a correct average.”

Some students are still upset with the change.

“I think it's sneaky that we have the ability to lose those 93 pages when we may try to be eco-conscious when printing double-sided,” accounting junior Megan Iselin said. “That's the way I print the majority of my notes whenever I'm in the library.”

Last spring, 9,400 students printed 2.03 million pages, averaging out at each student printing 217 pages.

“Not everyone uses their allocation,” Hilyer said. “They usually end up with some allocation that’s left over, and since its not

real money, it disappears.”

"I understand not everyone ends up using the full amount we used to receive, but there are still some people that do,” English literature junior Taelor Marquetti said. “What about English students who print a lot more than other majors?”

Of the students that do print in the library, an average of 200 pages per semester is standard.

For the few that go past this average, the allocation change benefits them because they are paying less money per page than before.

“If you go over your allocation and you have to dip into your own flex account money, you’re actually getting cheaper printing than you did in the spring,” Hilyer said.

When asked why this change was made, Hilyer said the library wanted to align itself with the other units across campus.

“Whether you print here or in the tech commons, we want you to have the same experience and have the same understanding,” Hilyer said.

He said students often misunderstand the use of the library fee they pay in their tuition, thinking that fee is related to the printing allocation. In reality, the allocation is “fake money,” and just a way for the library to work with the Cougar Card system.

“The Cougar Card system requires a monetary amount,” Hilyer said.

“So if we had something that worked with our print system, we could’ve just said you have 500 pages, (and) we would’ve done that. It’s really not connected to anything.”

While roughly 40,000 students attended UH last spring, only about 9,000 of them printed in the library.

“There’s going to be some people that print nothing, and there’s going to be some people that print a lot,” Hilyer said. “We’re not out to steal anything from anybody — we’re out to give as much as we can.” news@thedailycougar.com

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The dilemma: Deciding whether to return to college DIVYA DHIMAN

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obin Sharma — Canadian lawyer, leadership expert and celebrated writer — is known best for saying, "All change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end."

The decision to return to school after working full time and earning hefty pay is one of the toughest decisions a professional might make; it can unsettle and unnerve even the calmest of minds. Sometimes individuals have receded from the educational lifestyle due to work, military service, lack of drive or family obligations.

However, there is no need to worry, as the number of older students is quickly increasing. The Huffington Post reported that between 2000 and 2012, there was a 34 percent increase in enrollment for people under the age of 25 and a 42 percent increase for

Left to right: 38-year-old construction management freshman Sergio Becerril, 24-year-old psychology junior Jesus Sanchez and 33-year-old journalism and English senior Sara Samora all returned to school after entering the work force. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar

individuals 25 and older.

Taking a step toward higher education after a long break is scary, but it's important to remember you're not alone.

The first step to make the most out of this comeback is to choose the correct field of studies. One's previous work experience could be in a field they may not enjoy

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so choosing to study something that is interesting can possibly be career-changing and is a rewarding process in itself.

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Choosing the field in which to study is not the hard part. What's difficult is the actual process of going back to studying. Civil engineering graduate student Anubhay Tandom, who started his master's degree program after working for seven years in his field, said that it was a struggle to get back in the rhythm of college life in the beginning.

“It was actually very tough for me to sit and study for long hours in the library during my first semester here. I was unnerved by the freshers who were still in the habit of studying and taking exams," Tandom said. "But with regular practice, I could see that my inputs to the class brought a new dimension to every discussion, because I had seen the

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practical application of all the theories that were being taught.

That still motivates me.”

Another aspect of returning to studies is finance. After earning income for a long time, working professionals may be in the habit of spending lavishly as the job guarantees financial security, but once back in student mode, the responsibility of juggling between studies, managing finances and possibly a family teaches one a lot about life.

One must learn to utilize resources well and plan meticulously for the future. This is when one's money earned from working in the field will come in handy.

The important thing to remember is that this financial situation is bound to change, as a higher degree backed up with relevant work experience makes a professional more employable compared to students with no prior work experience.

In the meantime, there are financial aid opportunities that are specifically intended for people 30 years of age and older.

There are websites such as FastWeb or scholarships.com that offer scholarships based on age, gender and location, according to a 2009 Forbes article.

Managing a variety of coworkers, resolving differences, working towards a common goal, building teams and dividing responsibilities are all traits exhibited when professionals come back for studies. The freshmen in the class also benefit when they observe such traits and learn from them.

One’s will to continue studying again is tested at every step of this process. The shocked expressions of disbelief that I received from my coworkers after announcing that, after working full-time with the world’s largest grassroots refinery for six years, I was going back to finish my master’s degree made me wonder if I was taking the right step.

However, these moments of reflection made me realize what I actually wanted from life, and these mental debates fuel the determination to succeed.

In a nutshell, the journey towards a higher degree, or even a bachelor's degree, after a hiatus will awaken a younger and enthusiastic side of your persona and the process of discovering your new self will increase your confidence like never before.

Opinion columnist Divya Dhiman is an environmental engineering graduate student and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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Career crescendos for director ALEXANDRA DOYLE STAFF WRITER

Children play in the fountains at Discovery Green for Houston Cityfest. | Olivia Schultze/The Cougar

CITY

Festival puts Houston on display

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The diverse choices in dining, entertainment, business and education make Houston a good city for 20-somethings.

“Houston is the most diverse city in the nation and that diversity is our strength," said Mayor Annise Parker. "We look today like the rest of the nation will look in years to come. Due to this diversity, we are more tolerant and accepting of the differences among us."

“Houston: A City Without Limits,” is designed by the Greater Houston Partnership to motivate young professionals to make this metropolis their home.

Art history graduate Catherine Gonzales, originally from Austin, did just that.

“I think that coming to school and now living and working here has definitely influenced my drive and ambition. The energy of Houston has taught me to work hard. That is what I love about it,” Gonzales said.

Launched this summer, the campaign emphasizes the diversity and limitless possibilities

Houston Cityfest festured live music, Houston Dynamo, Astros and Rockets tents as well as local shops. | Olivia Schultze/The Cougar

that Houston offers.

“We care more about what you have to offer than where you came from," Parker said.

"When this open and accepting approach is added to Houston’s availability of jobs, attractive cost of living and cultural offerings, there simply isn’t another city that meets what we can offer."

“We care more about what you have to offer than where you came from. When this open and accepting approach is added to Houston’s availability of jobs, attractive cost of living and cultural offerings there simply isn’t another city that meets what we can offer.”

Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston

The affordability and diversity of Houston's neighborhoods are what hold the attention of several upcoming graduates, like music education senior Gio Fuentes.

“Seeing artists perform and act and live is absolutely inspiring to my own creativity as an artist.

They are the only reason I would even consider living here after I graduate,” said Fuentes.

This campaign will also reach out to young professionals across the United States in order to bring them to the Bayou City.

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UH’s own Betsy Cook Weber was named director of the Houston Symphony Chorus this summer, but don’t expect to see her on the podium — her job is entirely behind the scenes.

“I won’t be conducting the chorus, I’ll be preparing the chorus,” said Weber concerning her new position, which consists mainly of organizing and running rehearsals of the chorus to prepare them for the final rehearsals and performances with the Houston Symphony’s new music director, Andrés Orozco- Estrada.

Weber, the Director of Choral Studies at the Moores School who leads the Moores School Concert Chorale, the elite mixed choir at Moores, replaced outgoing director Charles Hausmann. The Houston Symphony Chorus’ first performance with the Houston Symphony will be the evening of Nov. 20.

The program includes Mozart’s Requiem and Brahms’ Schicksalslied, or Song of Destiny.

The job is not as easy as it may sound.

“When you prepare a piece for another conductor, you try to give a conductor as clean a product as possible. You try not to superimpose your own musical ideas on the piece, and you try to only leave what’s in the score,” Weber said.

But having said that, Weber still thinks it impossible to not impose her own ideas on the score.

Weber says that she communicates in great detail with Orozco- Estrada for his take on some of the finer minutia of the pieces, including tempo and style.

Despite this communication, Weber stresses the adaptability to her new choir.

“Even if the director emails me one tempo marking, when he gets to rehearsal and he hears the hall and he hears the chorus, he may change it completely. Flexibility is key,” Weber said.

Another aspect of Weber’s appointment as Director of the Houston Symphony Chorus is its importance for women’s equality in classical music.

Classical music is a male-dominated profession, even by today’s standards; some European orchestras still do not accept female applicants.

Of the so-called “Big Five” American orchestras, three — the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra — do not have their own choruses and instead use local professional or collegiate groups for choral symphonic works.

Betsy Cook Weber has moved from Moores School of Music to Houston Symphony Chorus. | Courtesy of UH

The other two, the Chicago Symphony and the Cleveland Orchestra, have their own choral groups, each of which has a male director, although Cleveland does have a female assistant director.

There is not a cohesive list of female choral symphonic directors in the United States, so it is very possible that Weber is the first of her kind, or at least the first amongst the larger American orchestras.

This fall won’t be Weber’s first time working with the Houston Symphony Chorus, she did doctoral work as an assistant director for Hausmann. Weber graduated with a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Conducting from UH in 1995.

However, when she graduated, the only job she found was one she didn’t want — teaching elementary music in Spring Branch ISD. She wasn’t interested in it at first, but Weber found herself totally fascinated after the first year. She spent three more years teaching elementary music, then another three as a middle school choir

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The Weber File Betsy Cook Weber has many qualifications that helped her shape the UH chorus and move to the Houston Symphony.

Current position She directs the top large choral ensemble and the University Women's Chorus.

UH accomplishments Under Weber's direction the concert chorale sang for the National American Choral Directors Association convention in 2007 and Two Texas Music Educators Association conventions.

Published work Litanie della Madonna (1782), "Regina coeli," "Kyrie," and "Dixit Dominus."

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According to her, it has made all the difference in her understanding of professional musicians.

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“When you teach at the ground level, you have an understanding of vocal development that you cannot acquire from reading books; you understand mental and physical development, you understand learning disabilities, and all of that

will manifest itself in adult singers as well. It was an indescribably beneficial experience,” Weber said.

Though it’s been 17 years since she last led the Houston Symphony Chorus, she feels confident that the experience has stuck with her.

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“It’s a really unique experience for them to work in a public environment: working with a very quick turnaround, collaborating with the artist, getting exposure on a large scale in a large venue and an event like the Texas Contemporary (Art Fair).

It’s been a really unique process,” said associate professor Cheryl Beckett.

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She said she was partially interested in this project due to the extra elements it could add to the students’ education.

“In the sense of them working with, negotiating and collaborating with the artists, I think that is a wonderful opportunity ... Certainly one we do in our profession, but not usually combined with a race against the clock.”

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Before UH’s 47-0 shutout of Grambling State, I wanted to see how the offense would respond against a team it should have relative ease winning against. It turned the ball over six times and recorded a mere 208 yards in the 27-7 loss to UTSA in the season opener.

For most, the score will imply one thing — the high-octane offense is back — but the play on the field warrants another.

My gut tells me UH posted more than 475 yards and scored four touchdowns that lasted a combined two minutes and 45 seconds, with each of those scoring drives taking no more than three plays. Impressive, right? My head counters: The quick touchdown strikes were great. But overall, I wasn’t satisfied that UH couldn’t build

rhythm and sustain drives against a team it was favored heavily against.

The rapid scoring rate worked as its bread and butter, but don’t count on it to be the solution the rest of the season. The tougher opponents on the schedule — like No.25 BYU this Thursday on ESPN — are more disciplined and athletic and won’t allow as many explosive plays.

On the first team offense’s other eight possessions, UH lost two fumbles, punted twice and had to settle for four field goals due to dropped passes. I counted two uncharacteristic ones from junior receiver Deontay Greenberry, including one that should have been a touchdown, I also noticed overthrown balls from sophomore quarterback John O’Korn, including one that senior receiver Daniel Spencer was wide open in the end zone, and two penalties early in the second quarter that stalled a drive which began 1st-and-goal from the Grambling State 5-yard line.

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The best drive of the night was one when the offense didn’t score.

Junior running back Kenneth Farrow lost a fumble at the GSU 2-yard line to end a 7-play, 98-yard drive. It lasted two minutes and 53 seconds and alternated between four runs and three good intermediate passes from O’Korn.

I also saw O’Korn make a couple not-so-good decisions.

Twice on third down, he threw into double coverage while being pressured; instead, he should have thrown the ball away. Nonetheless, from throwing four interceptions in the home opener to 12-25 for 200 yards and a touchdown is a sign of progression.

“I thought he was more confident with his throws,” said head coach Tony Levine. “He’ll come in tomorrow and say, ‘I missed this throw, and I missed that throw.

I had a poor read.’ He is his own

UH's rushing attack amassed 275 rush yards on Saturday night's 47-0 shutout over Grambling State. Junior running back Kenneth Farrow eclipsed a careerhigh 133 rushing yards and scored a touchdown. | Justin Tijerina /The Cougar

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be the next to put up video-game numbers.

O’Korn personally told me in April he doesn’t even dare to put himself in that category. He’s right.

But he doesn’t need to in order to have success.

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biggest critic."

Several times in the first half, sophomore Greg Ward’s presence in the backfield along with O’Korn and Spencer constantly had the Tigers on their heels. Ward— who Levine has called one of the best athletes in the program — finished with five carries for 25 yards and a touchdown from the shotgun formation.

The former high school quarterback also serves as the starting outside receiver and punt returner.

“I think it is something we’re going to see week in and week out,” Levine said of Ward playing in the backfield.

“It’s a change of pace, and it gives opponents something else to think about. I think it could give us a spark as well, and whether we do it six times or 20 times, an opponent is going to have to prepare for that.”

The scheme should help O’Korn. The reigning American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year has recently gone from the gun slinger who led all true freshmen nationally with 28 touchdown throws to just barley completing better than 50 percent

If UH wants to keep celebrating scores like it did Saturday night, sophomore Greg Ward and his versatility must be implemented in the backfield often to ease pressure off sophomore quarterback John O'Korn. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar

of his passes in three of the last five games, dating back to last season.

Making the game easier for O’Korn Do you realize that the Cou-

gars are just 1-4 with O’Korn as a starter when he has more than 40 passing attempts, and is 6-2 when he throws for less?

With the 19-year-old under center, I believe O’Korn — whose offense returned 94 percent of its

yardage — can still contend for the AAC championship, but he needs help. Not everyone is Case Keenum or Kevin Kolb.

Most pundits have gotten spoiled and think the next Cougars’ starting quarterback has to

The team has changed The Cougars have a solid duo of runningbacks in juniors Farrow, who can move the chains on short yardage, and Ryan Jackson, who can race to the end zone from anywhere on the field. It is a luxury a Cougar offense hasn’t had in recent memory.

“We have to take some pressure off (O’Korn),” said Farrow, who rushed for a career-high 133 yards in the win. “He’s still young and he’s making a lot of progress year-to-year. It makes his job a lot easier if we can get 50 and 60-yard runs. It allows us to get into rhythm.”

Most importantly, the team has a defense that has not only shown they can take the ball away — it led the Football Bowl Subdivision with 43 forced turnovers — but one that can carry the team to victory, as it did so many times last season. sports@thedailycougar.com

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 UH Ethics in Science

Lecture Series: How Economics Shapes Science National Bureau of Economic Research associate Paula Stephan will speak about the response of public research organizations and scientists to incentives and costs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in PGH Rm. 232.

 Gender Talk The Women's Resource Center will discuss the Hobby Lobby decision, children seeking refuge in the U.S., HB2 and Gaza and Israel among other popular issues that surfaced over the summer from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the WRC.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11

 UH Remembers 9/11 A 9/11 exhibit will be on display in the hallway adjacent to the UC Theatre from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Col. William Diggins will present a panel discussion of the 9/11 incident and share his real-world experiences. Following the discussion, "United 93" will be shown at the UC Theatre. Commemorative

ribbons will be available at the UC Information Center, located in the UC South main entrance.

 Reality Bytes The Women's Resource Center will watch and discuss reality television programming. The viewings and discussions are scheduled to occur every Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the WRC. Free lunch and Cougar trading cards will be provided.

 UH Football vs. BYU The Cougars, currently 1-1, will face BYU at 8 p.m. in Provo, Utah.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

 Resume Critique The Energy Association at the C. T. Bauer College of Business and Subsea Engineering Society will host a resume critique session with professional recruiters from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Michael J. Cemo Hall.

 UH Cross Country The Cougars will compete in the Rice Invitational from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at Rice University.

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 3rd Annual 9/11 National

Louisiana Lafayette at 3 p.m. Students get in free with their Cougar Card.

Day of Service

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Students, faculty and alumni may participate in various volunteer tasks at the Houston Food Bank from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Clothes appropriate for warehouse work are required, as is registration. For more information, visit the UH Graduate College of Social Work's website.

 UH Soccer

 Miller Outdoor Theatre:

Incredible India - The Life of Gautama Buddha Scripted and directed by Lushin Dubey and Bubbles Sabharwal, with choreography by Santhosh Nair, the performance returns for its sixth consecutive year, and will start at 8 p.m. Free tickets are available for the covered seating area, with open seating on the hill.

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Provost Paula Myrick Short will host a lecture from ABC News Anchor and Chief National Correspondent Byron Pitts, who will lecture about his book "Step Out on Nothing; How Faith and Family Helped Me Conquer Life's Challenges." The lecture will start at 2 p.m. in Cullen Performance Hall.

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The Cougars will face Utah State at 1 pm at Carl Lewis Field. Students get in free with their Cougar Card.

Archive Series: Women in Film

This installation in a series featuring Houston women is a panel discussion with filmmakers Michelle Mower, Stephanie Saint Sanches, Tish Stringer and Cressandra Thibodeaux and will be moderated by Margarita De La Vega-Hurtado. Admission is free for students and $10 to the general public.

The panel will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rockwell Pavilion of the MD Anderson Library.

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