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One week after the Cougars offense appeared lifeless and struggled to find their rhythm, UH put up 49 points against 56 in the loss to Lousiana Tech at Robertson Stadium. “We were able to get him into a rhythm,” said head coach Tony Levine of quarterback David Piland’s performance. “We did a better job of getting the ball to our playmakers.” Piland threw for a Robertson Stadium record of 580 yards and four touchdowns while setting a school record pass attempts (77) and an NCAA record for attempts without an interception. The

defense could not hold up its end of the bargain and key turnovers and penalties prevented UH from picking up its first win. “We had a number of face-mask penalties where our guy would be playing hard, but again that is mostly a technique-related issue,” Levine said. “Twenty-six penalties combined on both sides of the ball is a sloppy football game, and one that will not be tolerated by us.” For the second straight week, the Cougars struggled against the run, this time allowing a total of 245 yards between running backs Tevin King (112 yards) and Kenneth Dixon (90 yards). Quarterback Colby Cameron added 353 yards and three touchdowns through

the air. “We didn’t tackle well enough defensively to win tonight,” Levine said. “When you tackle, you eliminate the big plays, and that’s something we will work on this week.” UH saw big nights from receivers Daniel Spencer who tallied 157 receiving yards including one touchdown and DeWayne Peace added 141 yards and a touchdown. In total, 10 Cougars caught at least one pass including freshman Deontay Greenberry, who recorded his first reception of the year then, with 35 seconds left, caught his first touchdown pass. “I commend coach Travis Bush on his preparation and ours as a

team,” Piland said. “The future needs to be a big focal point, and it has been, but we’re just going to have to focus a little more on (ball security).” Ultimately, the Cougars have made it clear they will settle for no moral victories and not be satisfied with losses. “The bottom line is we’re 0-2,” Levine said. “I told the team that no side of the football, offense, defense or special teams, should leave feeling good or satisfied about what happened. We’ll get back at it as a team Monday, learn from the video, practice Monday evening and get ready for UCLA.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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Internationals come to UH Rachel Lipscomb, BoJanay Posey Guest writers

As Houston is the fourth-largest city in the country and houses students from 126 different countries, it is not surprising that approximately 4,200 foreign students and faculty come to UH to take advantage of the higher education opportunities. In the last year the UH international population has grown from almost three percent — most students coming from China, India and

Vietnam. Anita Gaines, Director of International Student and Scholar Services Office said the international recognition of UH is what attracts students from different countries. “The U.S. is one of the counties in the world that attracts international students,” Gaines said. “UH is known around the world.” Engineering, Business and Natural Science and Mathematics are the most studied areas for these students. The academic programs and

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diversity of UH are two things that attract international students to the university. Drederik Rijkiens, a 25-year-old Dutch international student, came to UH to study Supply Chain and Logistics Technology. Rijkiens said that he traveled to Houston to intern for SBM Atlantia —a member of the Dutch global group of companies selling systems and services to the offshore oil and gas industry — and enjoyed it so much he decided to pursue his graduate degree in Houston. “It’s an international city with a broad range of people,” Rijkiens said. “The people here are really friendly.” Swati Roy, a prospective graduate biochemistry student from India, transferred from Mercer University to research cancer, hoping to find a cure. ISSSO continues on page 3

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Alumni hold marrow drive for 5-year-old Kathleen Murrill Guest writer

Volunteers, including two College of Architecture alumni, from Match Nolan swabbed students’ cheeks on Thursday afternoon in the atrium of the College of Architecture, hoping to find a bone marrow match for a 5-year-old boy. “Match Nolan” began September 2011, around the same time that alumnus Bea Naranjo’s nephew, Nolan, was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. In October 2011, Nolan’s family was determined to not have bone marrow matching Nolan’s. “The students have been very open minded,” Naranjo said. “They seem to want to help especially since it concerns such a young boy.” Last month, doctors told the family that the disease had evolved into myelodysplastic syndrome, also known as preleukemia. When no match was found in the family, Naranjo said they went into overdrive. If they couldn’t find a match for Nolan, “Match Nolan” would at

The drive was held for Nolan, a 5-year-old with aplastic anemnia. This uncle and UH alumnus Bea Naranjo held the event. | Amanda Scott/The Daily Cougar

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least help one of the 10,000 other patients who are waiting. Most students who walked through the drive felt the need to contribute. “I registered because I want to help people and I was just compelled in that moment to help and maybe save a life,” said Frances Guerrero, hotel and restaurant management junior. The process of donating bone marrow is relatively painless, with 70 percent of donations now being taken through blood collection. However, Naranjo said there are always people who are still little uneasy at the possibility of needles. “You know it is a little bit of discomfort for you, but for the other person, they’re dying,” said Naranjo. “Match Nolan” will travel to University of Texas Pan American next week and hope to return to UH for another drive in the Bauer School of Business.

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“UH is big and full of life and the research opportunities are better,” Roy said. “Houston is really happening.” Roy says she enjoys the diversity of Houston and finding spots that remind her of home. However, the diversity is not just for Houston; UH is a melting pot in-and-of-itself. “Our office takes great pride in helping international students at UH,” Gaines said. “ISSSO provides financial assistance, international advocates and counseling and advising relating to their legal status.” Along with its role in accommodating students, ISSSO established the Delta Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Delta in 1998 to bridge cultures together, thereby allowing national and international students to be aware and learn about other cultures. One event that PBD hosts every November is the International Education Week, which promotes awareness of the different world cultures on campus. For some, this week is a way to bring their home life to campus.

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Dreamers seek fair immigration reform Young aliens disappointed by unfair citizen requirement rules; DREAM Act only a temporary solution Alex Caballero Staff columnist

The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act was first introduced into the U.S. Congress in 2001. At the time, it was a bipartisan legislation with wide support but couldn’t get enough votes to enact it into law. Over the years different iterations have been introduced, but all have failed in one way or another. Support for the legislation from Republicans has also waned as immigration has become a very partisan issue. The rise of the Tea Party has created one of the most divided congresses in modern history. Those who once co-sponsored the legislation became aligned with the native fringes of the GOP. Sen. John McCain who once supported the bill, and even hugged “dreamer” Gaby Pacheco, wouldn’t even speak to her in 2010. The DREAM Act would give those who are in this country “through no fault of their own” a pathway to citizenship because they are stuck in a legal limbo waiting years for immigration appointments. They are American in every other way. The only way for them become legalized would be to marry a citizen, find a job to sponsor them or have a family member who is a citizen apply for them. Those eligible for the DREAM Act have to prove they entered the country before the age of 15 and have been living here continuously for at least five years since the law’s passing. They also have to pass a background check and be under the age of 30. Those who would be eligible

David Haydon // The Daily Cougar under the DREAM Act have been coined as “dreamers” and have retained hope that immigration reform is possible. Dreamers even recently started a movement in which they “came out” as undocumented, and lobbied elected officials in a “No Fear” campaign. There have been hunger strikes, sit-ins and protests across the country and, for a while, it seemed they were yelling at a brick wall. On June 15, President Barack Obama enacted an executive

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government has said family members of those who apply won’t be targeted, however the government can say one thing and do another. If a new president comes along though, what would happen? What happens after two years? One thing is for sure, this is merely a temporary solution and immigration reform is still necessary. The sad truth is that if the country can’t decide on how to deal with those who had no choice over their situation, how will it deal with their parents?

Dreamers have stated that they will remain committed to immigration reform and hopefully the country can finally come up with a solution that is fair and humane for everyone involved. In the mean time, those who think they are eligible should speak to a lawyer or professional and above all else keep their record clean. Alex Caballero is a creative writing senior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.

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order that allowed the dreamers to stay in the country for at least two years and get work authorization as long as they met certain requirements. The order does not give a pathway to citizenship and those in the program must reapply every two years. If they are denied, they cannot appeal the decision. Many students don’t really know what their next step should be. There is a fear of deportation for themselves and their families. There are many questions that are yet to be answered. The

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SEPT. 1

L, 30-13 Texas State

SEPT. 8

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SEPT. 29 @ Rice

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GAMEDAY SIDELINE REPORT This week in college football. By: Christopher Shelton

STAND OUTS David Piland passed for a Robertson Stadiumhigh, 580 yards on Saturday while throwing four touchdown passes. Piland set the NCAA record for passes without an interception. It was a career day for the junior, who rebounded to lead the offense to score 49 points a week after scoring 13. | Christopher Shelton/The Daily Cougar

From last week to this week, the offense was completely different. Piland was a completely different player. The offense focused more on quick passes that got play-makers involved. Charles Sims had 14 touches last week, had 19 in the first half.

Daniel Spencer took a quick slant 74 yards for a score on Saturday, finishing with 157 yards on seven catches. | Hendrick Rosemond/The Daily Cougar

Offense couldn’t do it all Piland was in sync from beginning to end but UH’s defense didn’t show up Christopher Shelton Assistant sports editor

Before Saturday’s game against Louisiana Tech, head coach Tony Levine said the Cougars’ biggest challenge was within. “I told the team that it doesn’t matter who we are playing Saturday night, because based off our play this past weekend, our opponent is ourselves. We have to correct things, execute better and be prepared,” Levine said. The Cougars did improve on offense, as the team scored 36 more points against Louisiana Tech than the 13 scored against Texas State but penalties, turnovers and a defense that gave up 56 points were a hindrance to UH’s chances to win. “We need to make plays when we have opportunities to make those plays. It comes down to your turn-over game,” said quarterback David Piland. “We’re going to prepare this week and the next week and the next week on ball security. We can’t give up freebies or field position.” 1 LA Tech 14 UH 6

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Scoring summary First quarter La. Tech — King 13 yd run (Nelson kick) 12:07 La. Tech — King 9 yd run (Nelson kick) , 9:40 UH — Hogan, 30 yd field goal, 06:19 UH — Hogan, 42 yd field goal, 01:35

Second quarter La Tech — Greenwalt 6 yd pass from Cameron (Nelson kick) , 13:34 UH — Williams 32 yd pass from Piland (Hogan kick), 04:28 UH — Sims, 2 yd run, 00:53

Against Texas State, the offense scored three points in the second half and the team could not keep pace with the Bobcats firsthalf output. The opposite happened this week. UH’s offense put up 29 points in the second half and Piland entered his name into the history books — setting the Robertson record with 580 passing yards and the NCAA high watermark for pass attempts without an interception with 77 — but the Cougars still lost by seven. The Bulldogs’ running game caused UH problems all night. Louisiana Tech’s tandem of freshman running backs, Tevin King and Kenneth Dixon, both neared the century mark. LA Tech head coach, Sonny Dykes was impressed with their effect on the game. “They played great tonight. The big thing with them was that they protected the football when we really needed it down the stretch.” King’s 59-yard touchdown run changed the trajectory of the game; the Cougars were Third quarter La. Tech — King 59 yd run (Nelson kick) , 10:40 La. Tech — Dixon 2 yd run (Nelson kick) 06:09 UH — Spencer 74 yd pass from Piland (Hogan kick), 05:52 La. Tech — Holley 2 yd run (Nelson kick) 03:36

Fourth quarter La. Tech — Lee 8 yd pass from Cameron (Nelson kick) , 12:33 UH — Sims, 1 yd run, 09:36 La. Tech — Stuart 14 yd pass from Cameron (Nelson kick) , 06:36 UH — Peace 7 yd pass from Piland (Hogan kick), 04:45 UH — Greenberry 12 yd pass from Piland (Hogan kick), 00:35

within reach, the score was 21-20. After a punt by Richie Leone the Bulldogs began a drive at their own 1-yard line and UH had the momentum on its side. Colby Cameron got Louisiana Tech out of its own end zone with a 21-yard pass to Quinton Patton. Three plays later, King took a handoff to the house and UH never got closer than seven. For the second consecutive week, the Cougars did not force a turnover. Levine said that is something the team practiced. “The things that we emphasized this week defensively were tackling and creating turnovers. Offensively we emphasized executing the offense, getting first downs and holding on to the football. We clearly did not do a good enough job in those areas to win tonight,” Levine said. The Cougars showed offensive improvement this week, if the defense can make the same mercurial rise the team will be better for it. sports@thedailycougar.com

Dewayne Peace showed up in a big way. The junior receiver caught 11 passes on his way to 141 yards. Peace was involved in the offense from start to finish and made big plays throughout the game.

REPORT CARD Offense: The Cougars found a rhythm early. The offense was much more deceptive and involved motion. There was variety to the offense as nine different receivers caught a pass. The team put a premium on getting Sims involved. Five-star recruit, Deontay Greenberry got his first college score. | Grade: A-

Defense: The defense had trouble stopping the run and the pass all game. The Bulldogs recorded 598 total yards of offense and really scored at will in the second half of the game. Against the run, the Cougars had trouble stopping the Tevin King and Kenneth Dixon tandem. The pair combined for 212 yards. | Grade: F-

Special teams: Matt Hogan hit two field goals. He hit both of his attempts. Richie Leone averaged 63.4 yards per punt on his seven punts. Leone had 444 punting yards. | Grade: A--

Game leaders Passing UH — Piland, 53-77, 580 yd, 4 TD, La. Tech — Cameron, 34-52, 353 yd, 3 TD,

Rushing UH — Sims, 21 att, 65 yd, 2 TD La. Tech — King, 13 att, 113 yd, 3 TD La. Tech — Dixon, 18 att, 99 yd, 1 TD

Receiving UH — Peace, 11 rec, 141 yd 1 TD UH — Sims, 11 rec, 53 yd UH —Spencer, 7 rec, 157 yd, 1 TD La. Tech — Holley, 6 rec, 41 yd La. Tech — White, 5 rec, 74 yd

SAY WHAT? We didn’t tackle well enough defensively to win tonight. We didn’t create turnovers. When you tackle, you eliminate the big plays, and that’s something we will work on this week.” Tony Levine, on the Cougars’ defense

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UH alumni Billy Strtich, Sally Mayes and Sharon Montgomery closed the “Legacy: A Celebration of the UH School of Theatre and Dance” event Friday evening at the Wortham Theatre with a rendition of a Grammy award-winning record. The event attracted many UH alumni throughout the city who are connected to the School of Theatre and Dance. | Courtesy of Pin Lim Edgardo Aguilar Staff writer

“Legacy: A Celebration of the UH School of Theatre and Dance” welcomed back six alumni to celebrate the program and its long tradition of producing successful entertainers in show business, Friday at the Wortham Theatre in the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts. Guests of honor included Brett Cullen, Sally Mayes, Sharon Montgomery, Brent Spiner, Billy Stritch and Robert Wuhl who entertained a sold out crowd with songs and

stories. They recognized the impact the school had in their careers and lives, and the proceeds from the ticketed event benefited the Cecil J. Pickett Scholarship Endowment Fund — a scholarship named after a former theater faculty member who made a significant impact to the school and Houston’s theater community. The scholarship will benefit theater undergraduates and give the University of Houston’s drama program a chance to compete with prestigious drama schools such as New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and Yale’s School of

Drama. Mayor Annise Parker declared Sept. 7 as Cecil J. Pickett Day in Houston at the start of the event. The very touching moment was capped off by a short speech from Pickett’s daughter, Cindy, thanking the crowd and the University for their continuing support. Cullen and Wuhl read off a list of UH alumni that included Loretta Devine, Star Jones, Master P., Jim Parsons, Dennis and Randy Quaid, Jack Valenti and Lil’ Wayne. Afterwards, Wuhl kept the crowd laughing with an interactive comedy act that included stories of his

parents, childhood, how he ended up at UH and he even gave the audience a pop quiz. Spiner and Stritch, on the piano, were accompanied by 2012 graduate Jenna Simmons who was invited to perform with them and show off her vocal talents. The three sang tunes connected to Stritch’s time in Houston. Dennis Quaid, who could not attend the event, sent a video message thanking everyone for their support of the School of Theatre and Dance. Mayes, Montgomery and Stritch — a jazz vocal trio during their time

at UH — reunited after 30 years to conclude the event. The trio performed a variety of songs that ranged from ballads to comedies and even included Stritch’s 1994 Grammy awardwinning song “Does He Love You?” recorded by country superstar Reba McIntyre. As the event came to a close, UH President and Chancellor Renu Khator thanked the alumni and the audience for coming and for helping elevate the University to its Tier One status. arts@thedailycougar.com

LITERATURE

Author’s work of non-fiction visually conveys emotion Patrick Larose Staff writer

It’s 1937 in Peking, China on the eve of the Japanese invasion. The corpse of a British schoolgirl is found mutilated outside the legendary Fox Tower. With no witnesses or real leads, two veteran detectives are left to hunt the killer before a foreign take-over begins. This sets the story for Paul French’s new novel “Midnight in Peking: How the Murder of a Young Englishwoman Haunted the Last

Days of Old China,” and follows these British and Chinese detectives in their attempts to bring a killer to justice against a wave of bureaucratic meddling and the abject paranoia of the city’s citizens. French’s historical novel comes as a rousing success as he manages to deliver an exciting and gripping mystery within the context of a major turning point in the history of modern China. The author does something that non-fiction books so often fall short of — bringing the reader directly

into this time and place so far transplanted from their own. The prose accomplished this by bringing the reader right into the streets of Peking as they haunt over the shoulders of the two detectives handling the case The author does something implemented largely in fiction books, incorporating small details like the painted symbol on an ashtray to develop scenes visually for the reader. The novel also does something interesting in the way it conveys an

overlying story of China within the 1930s. However, the novel is not perfect. Very often the story breaks from the narrative of the investigation to provide sprawling biographies of individuals that often feel taxing to the reader. Nor does the prose ever entirely escape the trappings of historical fiction and the gap that the author keeps between the reader and the scene at hand. Any time there’s a confrontation between two people, it feels strange to the reader of how quickly it goes

by with a few lines of text — what someone said to the other without the reader and the author ever knowing the exacts. Still, this does not keep French from delivering an extremely compelling story, filled with plenty of interesting characters and unexpected plot twists all with a backdrop just as seedy and intriguing as the story it holds. “Midnight in Peking” tells a dark and terrifying tale as only reality can provide. arts@thedailycougar.com

8 \\ Monday, September 10, 2012

The Daily Cougar

NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND CURRENT ISSUES IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY

Petroleum Industry Expert Series PRESENTED BY

The College of Technology invites students, faculty, alumni and industry partners to attend the:

PETROLEUM INDUSTRY EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION AND SPEED NETWORKING EVENT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 5:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00

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Several panelists of diverse academic and professional backgrounds will share insight into current issues and new emerging technologies in the energy industry in an interactive learning environment. Panelists will include Sarah Bennett, Merit Engineering Company; Mark Glaser, Weatherford; Jon Khachaturian, Versabar; and Lori McDowell, Matheson. SPECIAL FEATURE: Guests should come prepared to participate in speed networking, an innovative way to increase business contacts. Dress code is business casual. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 19th to rslusby@uh.edu or call 713-743-8962. For more information about the Petroleum Technology Initiative, please visit www.tech.uh.edu.

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