Opinion
Good fan support in Ruston; more necessary
The Cougars managed to pull off a wild win against Louisiana Tech on Saturday in Ruston, La. The internet stream on ESPN3.com might not have been reliable for everyone, but it is a game...
Neuroenhancers improve test scores, but have hidden dangers
Late-night cram sessions are not foreign to college students, and neither is the resulting groggy aftermath of such sessions. With this in mind, reaching for an energy drink or cup of coffee for a...
Former UH athlete makes Coogs proud
Carl Lewis had no choice but to be diligent as a jumper and a sprinter. It takes commitment to become a nine-time Olympic gold medalist. Lewis, a former UH athlete, is showing that resilient spirit...
Privatization of US Postal Service could be costly
When a government agency veers towards obsolescence or its function becomes redundant with those of private industries, it is the duty of the overseeing bureaucracy to eliminate the wasteful entity while ensuring the continuation...
UH needs more women in leadership positions
When the University Commission on Women released its report in 2007 on the status of women at UH, a mere eight percent of the positions at the highest levels of the administration were held...
Food service workers deserve respect
As a college student, the likelihood of you knowing or being one of the millions of faces in the food service industry is greatly amplified. These people are your servers, your bartenders and your...
Missouri college mandates drug testing for all students
Linn State Technical College, a two-year school in Missouri, has implemented a school-wide, mandatory drug screening. All student enrollment is contingent upon passing these tests. Linn State offers courses and degrees involving dangerous equipment (nuclear...
In this drying time, fire prevention is key
Texas continues to smoulder. In the midst of a record heat wave and the worst single-year drought in the state since 1895, conditions couldn’t be more perfect for wildfires to spread across the state’s...
Students should give cigarettes the butt
Suddenly your lungs have been blackened as your immune system tries to expel the toxins, forcing you to cough. You failed to notice that fellow Cougar in front of you holding a cigarette. Better...