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$290,000 contract signed for web makeover UHD by Elizabeth Padgett Web Content Editor

ber 13, asking students to complete a brief survey. “Your answers to this A term agreement survey will enable us to signed on October 9 prioritize the website between UHD and Richdevelopment project to ards Carlberg, Inc., calls focus on the elements that for $290,000, a fixed price are most important to UHD contract, to redesign the students,” read the email. university’s website. The The breakdown of the project began taking course website project services six days after President and cost that Richards Flores signed the contract Carlberg, Inc., are to proand will be in effect for a vide the following: year. 1. Contractor Fee, $139,265 “There’s nothing Includes brand manwrong with the website. If agement, one homepage anything needs to be fixed, design and fourteen temit should be BlackBoard plates, icon development, and when it’s fixed, they copywriting and proofreadshould stop updating it. ing. That program should be 2. Photography, $4,130 more user-friendly,” said Includes capturing Weston Gameson, an army and retouching of twenty veteran and accounting interior and exterior shots major at UHD. of downtown and other The university also campuses. (continued on page 2) sent an email on Novem-

On October 2012, UHD hired Richards Calberg, Inc., to create artwork for a new UHD gator mascot, but later cancelled the job. Now, UHD has signed a contract with the same company to redesign the UHD website. courtesy of uhd.edu

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Professor explores history of Maroons 7 minutes of heaven: finals edition

Dr. David B. Ryden, Associate Dean of UHD’s college of Humanities and Social Sciences, gives personal interview to Dateline Downtown after presenting research at the 2013 Social Science lecture series on runaway slave communities.

by Theodore B. Shull News Editor Dr. David Ryden, an economic historian at UHD, presented his recent research project on small communities of runaway slaves in Jamaica, known as “Maroon” communities. His research specifically explores a treaty that the Maroon communities signed with the British in 1738-39. The former slave rebel group received economic

UHD professor and historian, Dr. Ryden, in his office Theodore Shull / Dateline Downtown

collaborators with the benefits including land ownership and the ability British white elite. “It legitimized Mato participate in the market economy by becoming roon ownership of the

land they occupied, giving access to the islands market economy, and allowing Maroon mobility,” he said. Freedom of autonomous movement throughout the island, gave the community access to produce and purchase textiles, agriculture, livestock and metal-ware, including weapons. Maroon communities gained access to mountain springs and (continued on page 3

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NEWS

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America Islamic Congress announces:

The struggle for individual rights in the Middle East, 8th annual “Dream Deferred” essay contest

via uwire.com $10,000 in prizes for young American and Middle Eastern writers Winners from previous years featured in critically acclaimed book: Arab Spring Dreams. WASHINGTON, October 22, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) announces its eighth annual “Dream Deferred” Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Middle East.” The contest, which annually awards $10,000 in prizes, is open to young thinkers and writers from the Middle East and United States. A diverse panel of celebrity judges will select the winners. “AIC launched the ‘Dream Deferred’ contest eight years ago precisely to encourage young people growing up under repression to share their repressed dreams,” noted Zainab Al-Suwaij,

AIC’s Executive Director. “The contest taps into the spirit that gave rise to the ‘Arab Spring’ and today struggles to secure a Middle East with basic civil rights for all.”

AIC recently published an anthology of outstanding essays from the contest’s first five years. Arab Spring Dreams: The Next Generation Speaks Out for Freedom and Justice

Laureate Lech Walesa for spotlighting “young courageous people who dare to dream of the things their parents never dreamt of.” The “Dream Deferred” essay contest is open to anyone under the age of 26, regardless of their background. Entrants can submit in English, French, Farsi, and Arabic. Contest deadline is December 31, 2013. For more details and to enter the contest, visit creative commons via flickr / holding steady http://www.hamsaweb. want? We hope that the org. from North Africa to essay contest continues The American Islamic Iran (Palgrave-Macmilto inspire young people to Congress is a nonprofit, lan) features a foreword explore that challenge – non-religious antiby Gloria Steinem. and how they can be part extremism civil society “The real struggle of the solution to it.” development organizain the Middle East is the The Arab Spring tion serving Muslims and struggle for individualDreams anthology has Non-Muslims by promotity,” noted AIC’s Director been hailed as “an essen- ing civil and human rights of Civil Rights Outreach tial portrait of a genera- through advocacy, enNasser Weddady, who tion” by ABC News’ Lara gagement, and education. edited the anthology and Setrakian, a “wonderful serves as one of the con- book” by Reading Lolita test’s judges. “Will young in Tehran author Azar Middle Easterners be able Nafisi, and an “importo express themselves and tant testimony” by Nobel lead their lives as they

Web makeover 3. Website design and Implementation, $127,905 Includes time for phases of planning, program design, development, deployment, and post-launch support and training. 4. Contingency Allocation, $11,700 To be used for the unexpected miscellaneous expenses. 5. Miscellaneous Hard Cost Estimate, $7,000 Includes cost of presentation materials, mileage, travel, roundtrip tickets (from headquarters in Dallas to Houston, purchased in advance), and hotels and meals. The contract contains a ‘Termination for Convenience’ allowing UHD to cancel the agreement in writing at any time, with a 90 day advanced written notice to the contractor. Funding for this project is not specified anywhere

in the agreement. However, in a section titled “Funding Contingency” states that UHD can also terminate the contract if allocation of funds from the Texas Legislature or University Board of Regents is not approved. In early 2012, UHD hired the same company, Richard/Carlberg, Inc., to create artwork for a

new gator mascot. The unconfirmed rumors that President Flores’s decision to redesign UHD’s beloved Ed-U-Gator mascot could be due to a lawsuit threat from the University of Florida, who also has an alligator as their mascot. UF has gone after organizations in the past that chose to adopt a gator as their mascot,

including four separate high schools across the nation. However, UHD cancelled the illustration job later that year. As a result, the university paid a total of $4,617.70, which included an illustration fee of $2,117.70 and a cancellation fee of $1,800.00. The remaining $700 difference was not

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specified in the documents and its inclusion is unclear. UH-Clear Lake, who also had a mascot change, prioritized the involvement of the students and faculty. During their search in 1990, they even gave a prize of $500 to the winning student design, which is considerably less than what was spent during UHD’s search and cancellation last year. Now, UHD has entered a signed contract agreement with Richard/Carlberg, Inc., of $290,000, this time for the redesigning of the University’s website, yet it is unclear what the University has decided to do with our mascot.

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NEWS

Nov. 18 - Dec. 6, 2013

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Tweeting under death threats The use of social media threatens the reality of future generations who want to remain connected to the world, even if their lives are at risk. by Alma D. Garcia Assistant Editor Last weekend, Twitter overflowed with tweets about a high school house party that turned deadly when unidentified individuals opened fire in a house with more than 100 teenagers. Two of the teenagers attending the party died while more than 19 others were seriously injured. Two students at UHD commented on the actions that could have prevented this tragic event. “It’s the community’s fault for not calling the poAfter the shooting, those that were present in the lice. If I knew I lived next door to a teenager and I saw party left traumatized. that there was a teenage party going on, I would have called the police,” said Julie Rojas, a Criminal Justice major. “This whole event could have been prevented if the parents and the community would have acted more responsibly,” said Liz Kuttan, a Biology major. From beginning to end, Twitter played a major role in documenting the events that led to the shooting. Before the tragic event occurred, teenagers tweeted about the party. Unknowingly, their fun turned into One of the victims was shot in the back of the a tragedy scarring their lives forever. neck. Surprisingly, the victim took a “selfie” and posted the picture on Twitter. His picture went viral gaining him many followers and varying comments.

Two hours later, tweets about the shooting circled around Twitter. Hours after the incident, teenagers shocked about The tweets went viral and the messages turned the death of their friends, tweeted messages unrelated into pleas to find out who died and who was still alive. to the mourning of their friends.

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Teenagers affected by the scenes are now left with the memories of that night. The tweets and photographs show the near-death experience, proving the integrated existence and the importance of social media in the lives of individuals. The use of social media continues to rise among the younger generations. The actions of social media users are questionable when their lives are at risk and they continue searching for a way to connect before, during and after a tragic event, such as the cypress shooting.

The victim who was shot in the neck, tweeted a selfie of his wound. courtesy of Twitter @IBeHoopin_44

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powerful symbol to the Maroons that in the eyes of the British, the Maroons were still equal in status to that of the slaves. By 1795 the Trelawney Town Maroons issued a list of complaints after sensing that a “rebellion might be afoot.” In the late 18th century, Britain faced in several of its colonies and began its Second Maroon War. Casualties were very high on the British side and the Trelawney town Maroons were lured to a “Friendship Feast” by the colonial Governor. The Fierce Maroon Guerilla Warriors Trelawney Town Maroons google images via creative commons agreed to surrender on the guarantee that they would a plentiful supply of wild Trelawney town Maroons, the 1738-39 treaty and were convicted by the animals for food. was never disputed by the not be deported from Jamaica. The fierce Maroon The 1738-39 Maroon Montego Bay magistrate Maroons. fighters, highly skilled at for theft of domesticated treaty with the British The punishment warfare but not diplomacy, hogs. The punishment came to an abrupt halt meted out to these two for the group of Maroons called for whipping of the boys stirred up complaints fell for the British trap. Upon reaching the goverliving in Trelawney town. boys by slaves. The event against the colonial nors home, the Maroons In 1796, two youths of the resulted in a violation of government. This was a were deported en masse

to Halifax, Nova Scotia as victims of “white deceit.” Interest in the historical and developmental aspects of minority groups exploded in the 1960’s. Funding for sociological and anthropological studies increased along with the new emerged interest of understanding other cultures. Dr. Ryden speculated that there was significant interest in the fierce guerilla tactics of the Jamaican Maroons as the U.S. military became bogged down in its own fierce guerilla campaign in Vietnam. The true Maroon legacy is difficult to tease out, as almost all written sources come from the British; however their oral history continues to be passed down over the centuries. Jamaican historian Mavis Campbell, in her

book, “The Maroons of Jamaica, 1655-1739: A History of Resistance, Collaboration and Betrayal,” speaks of the “ambivalent legacy” the Jamaican Maroons left. Praised as heroes against slavery by some and condemned by others as self-seeking collaborators who flipped on a dime to help catch slaves for the British, their legacy is still felt today through music in Afro-pop and Reggae. The Maroons, according to historian Mavis Campbell, believes “Their fight for freedom still represents another chapter in the history of the human struggle for the expression of freedom – with all of its contradictions.”

EDITORIAL

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Nov. 18 - Dec. 6, 2013

Conservation is Texas’ best solution by the daily editorialboard via uwire.com Editor’s Note: On Nov. 5, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of a permanent fund for water infrastructure projects, as well as a $2 billion initial investment in that fund. State political leaders, including Gov. Rick Perry, hailed the vote as a major victory: In a statement, Perry said that the people of Texas had “made history, ensuring we’ll have the water we need to grow and thrive for the next five decades, without raising taxes.” But while we’re just as pleased that Proposition 6 passed, it doesn’t solve the problem of water scarcity in one stroke. To put it in baseball terms, Texas didn’t just win the World Series, or even an important regular season game. We just started the 1st inning on Opening Day. That’s because the state constitutional amendment was simply a decision to spend billions of dollars on water management. It said nothing about what specific projects would receive fund-

ing. In the years to come, the decision of which projects to finance will be one of the most contentious and long-running issues in state history. With that in mind, this is the second in a series of editorials outlining our concerns and predictions for how this issue will develop in the future. Be sure to check out the first, which focused on the extent of the governor’s control over the new fund. At the election night party celebrating Prop. 6’s passage, State Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, the Senate Natural Resources Committee chairman and one of the architects of the State Water Implementation Fund, wasted no time in attempting to offend both environmentalists and supporters of traditional methods of water management. “Unfortunately, Texas is becoming way, way too dependent on Mother Nature,” Fraser said. “We’re not going to ignore reservoirs. We’re going to continue to build them. But we’ve got to do things that are ‘Mother Nature-proof’.” In general, we disagree

with Fraser that Mother Nature is an adversary to be conquered. But he’s right that reservoirs are often not the best solution to drought. They drown useful and/or environmentally important land, are extremely susceptible to evaporation and wreak havoc on already-vulnerable river systems. He’s also right to call for the Texas Water Development Board to “think outside the box.” We’d go one step further. As the TWDB chooses which projects to fund, it should prioritize conservation as much as possible, as opposed to reservoirs, pipelines and other traditional projects that simply move the water around without doing anything to curb its inefficient consumption. The legislation that created Prop. 6 mandates that at least 20 percent of the SWIFT funding be spent on “conservation and reuse.” It never defines those terms, however, making that target more of a suggestion than a rule unless more explicit requirements are imposed. The problem isn’t that Texas is too dependent on nature; humans are always

going to be dependent on nature whether we like it or not. The problem is that living beyond our means and exploiting the state’s water resources faster than they can be replenished is exactly what got us into this crisis in the first place. That’s what needs to change. Several conservationist measures in Texas are already achieving success. A wastewater recycling program on the Trinity River, which supplies much of Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston, allows millions more to rely on the river water than if it were still being used as unsustainably as before. And UT-Austin reduced its water use for irrigation by 66 percent after a stateof-the-art upgrade to the nation’s largest waterconserving sprinkler system in 2012, according to UT’s irrigation and water conservation coordinator Markus Hogue. These are not only more environmentallyfriendly solutions to the problem, they’re also cheaper over the long term as water becomes more and more expensive. We’ll need many more like them

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in the decades to come. The problem with a wholly conservationist fix, however, is that it’s incompatible with Texas’ projected population and economic growth. The TWDB’s 2012 State Water Plan estimates that the state’s population will nearly double by 2060, without a concurrent rise in water resources. No amount of wastewater recycling plants or efficient sprinklers can make that population problem go away. But what that discouraging figure tells us is not that we need to fight harder to maintain that level of growth, it’s that we need

to accept the fact that this massive, arid state simply can’t sustain a population of nearly 50 million and one of the nation’s largest economies. Investing in conservation, rather than massive, expensive projects that simply move existing resources around, will allow Texas to maximize the level of size and success that it can sustain. In short, there’s no changing the fact that water will determine the ceiling of Texas’ growth. The sooner we accept that, the sooner we can balance our water budget once and for all.

Do you agree or disagree? We want to know -- gives us your two cents about this topic. Email us at datelinedowntownweb@yahoo.com. Please refer to the “Submission Policy” on page two before sending us your response.

Annise Parker re-elected: Her vision, a green Houston by Mayor Parker City of Houston I am thankful Houston voters have returned me to office for another two years. We have a lot to get done. Houston is the job creation capital of the nation and we are the place more people are moving to than anywhere else in country. Jobs and a low cost-of-living are important, but we must also be able to offer a high quality of life if we are to keep Houston attractive for the future. One area we will see progress on during my last term in office is the Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative. This voter-approved program will create a continuous network parks and hike a bike trails along

I love this project not only because of the impact it will have on our parks system, but also because it will complete the 100-year-old vision of city planner Arthur Comey and many like-minded leaders who saw the potential benefits of integrating Houston’s waterways into our recreational our bayous. system. The Kinders have Rich and Nancy made a major gift to the Kinder, through their citizens of Houston and I family foundation The am thankful for their genKinder Foundation, reerosity and commitment cently announced plans to to the future of our city. donate $50 million to the In November 2012, nonprofit Houston Parks voters approved a bond Board to help fund the referendum allowing the project. Their donation is City of Houston to fund the largest in the history $100 million to complete of Houston’s park system the project. The Houston and one of the largest Parks Board has commitgrants to a public greens- ted to raising a matching pace in the United States. $115 million. So far, more

than $70 million has been raised in private donations. The Houston Parks Board is managing the private fundraising, design and construction. In addition, the organization will be responsible for maintaining approximately 4,000 acres of existing and new parklands in the completed Bayou Greenways 2020 project. Project segments along the bayous will be announced in phases and will be complete by 2020 creating ample opportunities for neighborhoods and communities to connect and explore both the existing trails and the new ones to come. Overall, the project is projected to generate $70 million annually in benefits, which

includes $10 million in economic health benefits; another $10 million in environmental health benefits; and finally, $50 million in physical and mental health benefits. The creation of parkland, trails and natural areas along our major bayous will help protect

and preserve water quality, natural habitat and native wildlife while at the same time promoting the overall health and welfare of the city. Once Bayou Greenways 2020 is complete, Houston will have the largest off-street shared use path system in the nation. This project

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OPINION

Nov. 18 - Dec. 6, 2013

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For love of the environment: How does the U.S rank in terms of Environmental Policy?

by Alicia Callender Feature Editor In an effort to combat growing concerns about global warming and other environmental issues, President Obama issued an executive order that encourages a task force of state and local officials to communicate with the administration on how to respond to severe storms, wildfires, droughts and other impacts of climate change. These plans are a step in a positive direction and are important for emergency preparedness. However, these discussions and changes pose a larger question: How does the United States rank in terms of environmental policies? We have seen the impact that recent climate changes have had on various cities throughout the United States. For example, most people recall the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. As one the worst hurricanes seen in years, it ravished the southeastern United States and left few

areas unscathed from its destruction. For many cities, including New Orleans, tropical storms and hurricanes are the norm during a typical hurricane season, but the aftermath of the storm posed questions about preparing for disasters. Most people will argue that most cities along the coast know how to handle tropical storms every year. However, the reality is that cities prone to natural disasters don’t know how to handle storms. It is likely and has been suggested that violent storms like these are associated with dramatic changes in the environment. If this is the case, how should cities respond in severe cases and what does this say about environmental policy in the United States? There are many aspects to this debate, including those in favor of changes to our policies. On the other hand, others believe that we may not be able to prevent global warming but should create effective strategies to

combat it, especially with regards to our emergency preparedness efforts. The President is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent by 2020, but some scientific experts are still wary. They believe that it will be difficult to tackle such drastic climate changes. Politicians from both parties are also divided on these issues. Most Democrats accept the scientific evidence and believe we are placing ourselves at continued risk, but Republicans disagree. They, especially in recent years, have questions about the evidence that supports the need for changes to our policy. President Obama hopes to use his power to make an impact on issues related to climate change. He hopes that his commitment and efforts will have a positive effect on individuals, particularly with regards to their health and how they perceive the United States government’s effort to take environmental concerns seriously.

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Likely, our environmental policies fall in the middle: with efforts to control and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and full awareness of the effects of climate change through increased cooper-

ation among federal, state and local agencies. Wherever we stand as a country, the benefits our obvious and changes are necessary, including effects on our health and the environment. As individuals,

we may not notice these changes immediately, but we will definitely appreciate the President and government’s dedication to addressing important environmental causes.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

“Major Opportunity, not just for students”

Dear Editor, Every college campus has a certain ‘personality’ or ‘feel’ to it, whether it is Notre Dame in South Bend, The University of Texas in Austin, or The University of Houston just outside of Downtown. The buildings located within its vicinity, as well as the students, give each academic institution its own reputation. This is no different at the University of Houston- Downtown campus. Located within the downtown area, students have the unique experience of being conveniently located next to hundreds of businesses, 24 of which are considered to be part of the Fortune 500 list. Attending college within the heart of a city responsible for nearly $500 billion in (GDP) gross domestic product has its upsides. Job availability, access to one of the nation’s most recognized theater districts and plenty of cultural diversity provides students with an actual glimpse of what awaits them in the ‘real world.’

It sounds like a perfect educational urban environment, however things, as usual, are not as they may seem. Houston’s homeless population resides within and around the downtown area, despite having declined over the years. Buildings located around the bayou offer a great environment for them to camp out at night and have quick access to street corners and a few social services. Even though Mayor Annise Parker has outlined a plan to get several of Houston’s homeless off the street and into a better living situation, the fact remains that UHD’s One Main Building still offers the best refuge and panhandling area for the vagrant. I firmly believe that the city will continue doing its part to find a long-term solution and proper assistance for those living on the streets; however the University needs to devise its own plan on keeping the students safe. Many of the homeless have a severe dependence on drugs and alcohol. Over the years this, has caused them to develop moderate to severe mental- illness and psychological instability. From their prospective, spending time in and around a building that offers public restrooms, air conditioning and lockers to store their personal belongings, seems like a great idea. I don’t blame them; if I were in their

situation I would probably do the same. I am, however, not in that situation. Instead, I am a student that works during the day and takes classes at night to obtain a college degree, so I can increase my chances of creating a future for myself. It upsets me when I see other students that are, by personal decision, forced to exit a restroom because a homeless person decides to take a ‘shower’ in the sink, or when the stench coming from the second floor lockers is so bad that the lockers become unusable for students. People on the south-deck cut their break short because it is dark and they see two to three people that are obviously not students, walking directly towards them, usually just to ask for a cigarette or some change. The issue here is the safety of the students. I am not blaming the homeless; instead I want to make sure that appropriate measures are taken by the UHD Police Department to make students feel safe and proud to attend this institution. I don’t want to be the one to remind people that all it takes is one incident that will go terribly wrong to lose the good recognition, we believe our school, has. Heikki Mikael Mustonen, Senior, Communication Major

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Slayer in Houston One of the biggest thrash metal bands to emerge from the 1980s, Slayer came to the Bayou Music Center on November 12 with supporting bands Gojira and 4arm. by Juan A. Hernandez Sports Editor Along with Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax, Slayer is highly considered as one of the “Big 4” of thrash metal and continues to perform before fervent fans around the world. Since their emergence from the thrash metal scene in 1981, Slayer showed no signs of slowing down their relentless style of music and performances. Then, in early 2011, a spider bit founding member and lead guitarist, Jeff Hanneman. The spider bite struck him with a rare disease that eventually led to his tragic death earlier this year. In between Hanneman’s illness and death, Slayer continued to fulfill their contractual commitments and performed various shows around the world. Filling in on lead guitar now is Gary Holt, lead guitarist of seminal thrash band Exodus, who has also enjoyed a tremendous amount of resurgence in the past decade. It seemed like the

Classics such as “Angel of Death,” “Raining Blood,” “Mandatory Suicide,” “South of Heaven,” “Hell Awaits,” “The Antichrist” and “Seasons in the Abyss,” Slayer remains one of the few controversial bands that continue to push the envelope with topics about serial killers, religion and everything in between. Plans for a new album have not been made official just yet, but for the time being Houston fans will be satisfied enough that the shows are being played in homage to fallen lead guitarist Jeff Hanneman. With this being the perfect send-off, a new album with leftover music that Hanneman wrote would be the ulSlayer from L-R (Gary Holt, Tom Araya, Kerry King, and Paul Bostaph) creative commons via google images / www.metalinsider.net timate tribute to a great musician. perfect fitting, up until it was announced that metal drummers of all Die-hard fans might Needless to say, it is original drummer, Dave former Slayer/Exodus time. After this announce- not like the current lineup, up to the band as to what Lombardo, was forced to drummer Paul Bostaph ment came bigger news but there are those that they will do after this tour exit the band due to issues would be rejoining Slayer for Slayer fans, in that the do. With Tom Araya on is over. Concerns over with his contract, primar- behind the kit. Bostaph as band would go out on tour lead vocals and bass Slayer’s future are in the ily financial differences. the drummer for the band performing what would be guitar, Gary Holt on lead/ air, but if a new album is When things seemed to from the mid-1990s all dubbed as an “Old-School rhythm guitar, Kerry King finally put out, Slayer will be getting better for the the way to the mid-2000s Night,” where the set list on lead/rhythm guitar, still be around for quite band, they would actually and is widely recognized consists of nothing but and Paul Bostaph on some time. get worse. as one of the most techSlayer’s classic hits from drums, fans could not ask It wasn’t long before nically proficient thrash the 1980s and 1990s. for a better fitting lineup.

The mess is yours, we only clean it UHD Students joined forces to take part in the Ed’s Bayou Clean up. It was a chilly day, but that did not stop students from getting down and dirty to help clean up. Those who participated

in the clean up searched high and low for trash, debris, and all kinds of junk to get rid of. One student went as far as to get in the cold waters of the bayou to get rid of some of the trash

that has built up over time that has been overlooked by the naked eye. It was a good turnout for the volunteers and our campus owes these students a special thanks.

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SASA host Bollywood movie screening event by Jacqueline Reyes Editor in Chief

The members of SASA dressed in traditional, colorful attire to capture the appearance of the South Asian culture.

Argelia Olan, Sophomore (L), and Mohammad Minhal, Junior (R) Jacqueline Reyes / Dateline Downtown

South Asian Student Association (SASA) hosted an event to bring understanding to their culture on campus. The event involved a movie screening, delicious South Asian food and a presentation on Bollywood films. The members of the SASA dressed in colorful, traditional attire, while the chairs in the room were decorated in dazzling fabric to resemble the South Asian appearance. Mohammad Minhal, a junior from Pakistan, expressed his thrill of seeing a South Asian organization on campus. “This is great! I’ve always wanted to start an organization like this. There are many other organizations, and sororities and fraternities on campus but a South Asian organization was still missing until now,” said Minhal. The organization showed a special screening of Omshantiom, a traditional film from South Asia categorized under Bollywood. Dr. Choushuri gave a 25-minute presentation on the conventions of Bollywood films distinguishing them from American films, before

the movie began. “The South Asian culture is very rich and unique. This is definitely a good thing because it brings more knowledge and diversity to the school,” continued Minhal. Argelia Olan, a sophomore, of Hispanic descent, said she wanted to learn more about the culture, which is why she was present at the event. “So he brought me here,” as she point at her friend, Minhal. The president of the SASA, Sneha Shah, a senior, stated that their goal is to expand culture awareness at UHD. She also explained that the event correlates with the Diwali festival, a celebration of the New Year Hindu calendar. “Diwali, means lights. Together it means festival of lights,” she said. Shah also commented on future plans for the organization. “This is a precursor to another event we will have next semester to show UHD that we are here,” she stated.

Self made man wins UHD hosted its third annual Halloween Bash last month. Some students strategically searched for a costume that would win them the “Best Costume” prize. This year, Jose J. Marcos, a computer-science major, won for his home-made Minecraft costume. The prize: Acer C7 Chromebook valued at $200. caption by Alma D. Garcia Louie Galvez / Dateline Downtown

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Healthy eating habits ranking high for UHD by Elizabeth Padgett Web Content Editor

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before finals: 1. Know your final dates • Mark on a calendar the date and time for each of your finals. Doing this will help you visualize how many finals you have each day and the amount of time you have to study for each one. Having your finals schedule on hand will also reduce the risk of accidentally missing one of them. 2. Plan your time accordingly • Now that you have an idea of when each of your finals are, plan out the time you are going to study for each one. Some classes might require more studying than others so plan your study time based on how much you need to put in for each class. Time management is the key to success! 3. Make the effort to study • Once you have your studying schedule, swear to yourself to stick to it! Sometimes students may feel over-whelmed about the amount of information that needs to be reviewed so take things little by little. Assess what you do and don’t understand. Review main

ideas and challenging concepts. Utilize study guides. Test yourself with review questions from the book. Form study groups to better learn and review information with friends. Ask professors for help. The hardest part about studying is getting started, but finally doing so will avoid stress, procrastination and cramming. 4. Avoid cramming • The last thing you want to do is to cram a semester’s worth of information in a couple of days or the night before. Studies have shown that cramming can actually decrease memory and the ability to retain information. Cramming will not only cause headaches, but heighten stress and anxiety levels. 5. Relax and do you • Relaxing activities in between study time will help take your mind off finals and the stress. Work out, watch TV, read a book, hang out with friends or listen to music. Do anything you enjoy to help you relax. While studying is important, it is just as important to not be so hard on yourself and treat yourself right. 6. Sleep the night be-

fore and eat breakfast the day of • There’s nothing worse than feeling tired and hungry while taking a test. Avoid crankiness, grogginess and tiredness by ensuring yourself at least six to eight hours of sleep. Feeling well-rested will definitely reduce stress levels and improve your memory abilities on test day. Eating a well-balanced breakfast will not only satisfy your stomach but energize your brain. The best “brain-boosting” foods include protein-rich foods, dairy and fruits. Healthy breakfast foods include eggs, yogurt, oatmeal, whole grain cereal with milk, strawberries, bananas, blueberries, etc. 7. Be confident in yourself • If you done enough studying and you are confident in what you know, there is no need to panic and stress about a test. Just breathe, give it your all and try your best. Negative thinking will only bring you down. Picture your life once finals are over when you can truly relax and reward yourself for your efforts. Good luck everyone!

• Healthiest Campus Dining (score out of 10): 7.8 The Daily Beast UHD made the list at named UHD one of the number 20 and was the Top 20 Healthiest Colleg- only Houston university es, as part of their Down included. and Dirty Guide to the However, when lookbest colleges to attend. ing at UHD’s ranking sumIn order to calculate mary on College Prowler, the overall health rank, the shining moment is to College Prowler ratings see us sitting in the numused the categories of the ber 1 spot for Most Openbest schools for nonMinded Schools out of drinkers, the top drug1,401 universities, making free campuses, and the our overall Diversity rating healthiest campus dining an A+. options. If you’re curious as UHD scores are as fol- to how the competition lows: measured up, here is the • Best School for Non- full Top 20 for Healthiest drinkers (score out of 10): Colleges: 8.3 • Best Drug-Free 1. Brigham Young UniverCampuses (score out of sity 10): 8.9 2. Biola University

3. Liberty University 4. Wheaton College 5. Oral Roberts University 6. Southeastern University 7. Cedarville University 8. Bethel University 9. Pepperdine University 10. Evangel University 11. University of Northwestern 12. Azusa Pacific University 13. The University of Texas, Pan American 14. Spring Arbor University 15. Alverno College 16. Park University 17. Dallas Baptist University 18. Mount St. Mary’s College 19. University of Houston, Downtown 20. George Fox University

Anti-stigma campaign arrives at UHD by Alma D. Garcia Assistant Editor In collaboration with LIVE Consortium and the UHD-Bachelor of Social Work Program, UHD’S Safe Zone is hosting the anti-stigma campaign. The event comes a semester after Kristopher Sharp’s medical documents, containing his HIV status, were distributed around the school. He is the vice-president for the Student Government Association and the president of Safe Zone, UHD’s LGBTQ organization. “The staff reached out to me when my HIV status was exposed during the SGA elections this past spring. In part, this incident did influence their decision to bring the UASC to UHD--however UHD was already being looked at by the organization as the next site for their annual University Anti Stigma Campaign,” said Kristopher Sharp. The yearly campaign takes place on the campus of an institution of higher education sponsored by LIVE Consortium--a local non-profit organization that focuses on the de-

stigmatization of HIV. “Kristopher Sharp represents what thousands go through every day. The main focus of the campaign is to integrate and empower campus diversity as well as educate the public about the truth regarding HIV,” explained LaTrina Carter, Membership and Community Outreach Coordinator for Safe Zone. The event launched the first week of November and will continue until the first week of December. The campaign began with posters around the campus. “We will be featuring actual UHD students talking about HIV and the HIV stigma,” said Sharp. Each week an event is scheduled. On Thursday, November 21, there is an advanced screening of

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the upcoming MTV reality series, “I’m Positive”. The “Stigma: SHOUT IT OUT” booth, on Tuesday November 26, will give out information about HIV, freebees, and calling out all the myths about HIV and stigma. “One of our most important events during the campaign will be the celebration of World AIDS Day on December 1. It falls on a Sunday, but we will celebrate it the following Monday, December 2. We are determined to help the community understand that HIV is not just an LGBT issue. It is the people’s issue,” said Carter. Senator Garcia and President Flores are also part of the agenda for World AIDS Day.

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7 websites and apps to aid your job search by Elena Novak via uloop.com The wonderful world of the internet offers a plethora of options for the job-seeking person sitting frantic at the kitchen table sipping coffee in pajamas. Most of the many websites even offer smartphone apps to make your job search more portable. Having too many options can be immobilizing, so where do you start? Here are a list of seven well-praised apps (all free) and websites based on student and jobholder input and a list put together by Career Rocketeer. I also downloaded the apps that I could to my Droid smartphone to provide a more hands-on review, keeping in mind that the appearance and availability of the apps may vary based on operating system. Editor’s Note: You can also check out thousands of job listings on Uloop by clicking here. 1. CareerBuilder CareerBuilder.com has a simple homepage for searching. You can search by keyword, location, or category, and the Advanced Search tool expands on these by allowing you to search by industry, to input your degree, to select employment type, and to choose a salary range. The homepage also offers a list stream of jobs

in your selected area, plus the opportunity to create an account so you may upload a resume and receive personalized job alerts. Other services include a salary calculator and a career quiz. The CareerBuilder app for Android is effortless. Simply choose from Sign In, Search Jobs, Recommended, Saved Jobs, Applied Jobs, and Settings. Searching jobs is the only accessible feature for those without an account, however. 2. Monster Monster.com has a search feature much like CareerBuilder’s, but the resources are more readily accessible from the homepage. Whereas CareerBuilder asks you to go to a separate tab, Advice and Resources, Monster has links to articles, job questions and answers from Yahoo! Answers, and resources to help with resumes and interview preparation. The Monster app allows you to search for jobs but won’t show any other feature until you’ve signed in either through Monster or Facebook. The features once you sign in, which I did through Facebook, include Saved Jobs, Apply History, Resumes, Cover Letters, Scan QR Code, and Settings, offering just a bit more than the CareerBuilder app. 3. Indeed

Indeed.com’s homepage is very minimalist, containing a front-andcenter search tool on a plain white background. If you check out the links, you’ll see the option to post your resume at the top and links at the bottom to the best places to work, salaries, trends, forums, and the like. 4. LinkUp LinkUp.com’s homepage is plain as well, but sleek. There’s not much you can do besides search unless you log in. When I tried signing in through Facebook, I was still asked to create an account, which the other sites didn’t request, at least through their apps. I downloaded the app, which was difficult to find because searching LinkUp didn’t work. The app is actually called Job Search Engine. According to Career Rocketeer, this daily updated search engine lists only jobs found on company and employer websites. A cool feature of the app is a Job Search Tip of the Day box below the search engine. Today’s tip: “Follow-up your application with a phone call - attach a voice to your name.” 5. Simply Hired The Simply Hired homepage currently boasts 9,880,230 jobs and counting. You can search by job title, skills, or com-

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pany along with location. The jobs are compiled from company sites, job boards, and the web. You can also see a stream of trending jobs on the homepage, and find jobs by industry. If you log in through Facebook, you can see where your friends are working. You can filter the list by company or by friends, or view “fun facts” which include the most popular companies, most popular locations, and recommended searches. Through the app, the search options are identical to the site, but you can also search all U.S. jobs and see a full stream of content based on posting date. 6. SnagAJob SnagAJob’s homepage can only be described as cute. The page has an

image of four colorful buildings reminiscent of a downtown street with a washed out skyline in the background. You can, of course, search jobs, sign up for job alerts, view new jobs in your area, and browse featured employers. The app offers a feed of local jobs, but you can also view your profile, applications, daily matches, saved jobs, and job tips. You can also sign in with an account, but not through social media. 7. LinkedIn LinkedIn has an underutilized job searching feature. You can search via the search bar, or click the Jobs tab on the homepage. Through the tab, you can opt into e-mail alerts or change the privacy setting of your job search, allowing your connections

to see what you’ve been browsing. Featured jobs are listed, as well as a list of jobs in your network; the site recommends reaching out to your connections for a referral to their respective employers. With a paid Premium account, you can also see who has been viewing your profile and reach out to them for a job. The LinkedIn app is essentially a miniaturized version of the site. Because of that, though, it’s a bulky app, and may be somewhat difficult to navigate.

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Student Health Corner

Sprains, strains and fractures

One of the most common muscle and bone injuries are sprains, strains, and fractures particularly of the ankle and knee. Both the ankle and knee are complicated joints containing bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Tendons connect muscles to bone structures and allow for movement. Ligaments connect bones and provide for joint stability. Most problems arise with some type of overuse or over stretching of muscles, tendons, or ligaments. Strains are caused by overstretching or pulling of muscles and tendons. Strains can be painful and sometimes will also have bruising. The degree of strain can range from mild to extreme tearing of the muscle tissue or even the tendons. Sprains are similar to strains except that sprains are

overstretching or tearing of the ligaments of a joint. Fractures are actual breakage of the bone and can have a wide range of severity. It can be very difficult to differentiate between sprains, strains and fractures since all three can produce pain and loss of movement in the affected joint. One of the first steps to take when an injury of the knee or ankle occurs is to immediately stop using the joint and remove pressure from the joint. Apply ice to the affected to help with pain and swelling. If possible, the joint should be immobilized. If you can remember the RICE acronymRest, Ice, Compression, Elevation-that will help prevent further injury to the joint. Elastic bandages provide compression and helps decrease joint swelling. Elevation of the joint

also helps to minimize joint swelling. Crutches may be needed to prevent weight on the affected joint. Braces may be recommended to stabilize joints. The most common types of medications used to treat sprains, strains, and fracture pain are called NSAIDs, which include medications such as naproxyn (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Motrin). NSAIDs control the pain and reduce inflammation. Always ready the package directionrs before using the medications. It is recommended that the joint be evaluated by a health care professional as soon as possible after the injury due to the difficulty in determining if joint pain is a sprain, strain, or fracture. Untreated severe strains, sprains, or fractures can lead to permanent damage

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of the joint. Diagnosing joint injuries can include physical examination, x-rays, and in some cases an MRI. In many cases, strains and sprains will resolve with conservative treatment; however it is possible that the injury is severe enough to warrant surgery and/or physical therapy to restore the

joint. Normal activity on an injured joint should not be resumed until approved by a health care professional. UHD Student Health Services employs nurse practitioners that can help to evaluate joint injuries. Please visit 445 South or call 713-2218137 to schedule an ap-

pointment. Robert Hanks, PhD, FNP-C, RNC UHD Student Health Services Nurse Practitioner

10 reasons to show up for every class next semester by William Sharon via uloop.com 1. Better grades The obvious one. Go to class and you will learn more. Assuming you pay attention. In fact, I’m revising the title of this article: “10 Reasons to Go to Class and Pay attention.” There, that’s better. 2. You won’t miss the final Okay, so let’s assume you’re in the easiest class of all time, with the most boring professor ever, and start time is 8:00 a.m. You can’t think of a single reason not to skip. The problem is, professors don’t want you to miss class, and they reward the

people who come. “The answers to the quiz tomorrow are…,” “the final will be on…” Are just two of the many ways professors punish the sleepinners. “But you will never miss a final, the professor has to email you if there’s a change of date.” Not necessarily. In fact, my friend (who will remain nameless, and is deservedly cringing as he reads this) skipped a week of class, and did not catch the tip that his final date had been moved. The consequences were, for lack of a better word, dire. 3. You can establish a repertoire with your professor

I’m looking for lawschool recommendations at the moment, and I wouldn’t be so bold as to request one of a professor from whose class I was consistently absent. Even in the off chance that I did actually have the opportunity to talk with said professor on the days I did show up. 4. It will get you out of bed Sleeping until one is great; every now and then. But when it’s dinner time three hours after you roll out of bed, it’s a little depressing. Yes, I know this from frequent personal experience. 5. Failure is a self-fulfilling prophecy

“I’m skipping because the class is too hard.” The class isn’t too hard, but it will be if you keep skipping. I know that it often feels as though you don’t learn anything in a class, and maybe that’s true, but actually attending increases the likelihood that you will do the work, which might make is so that, get this, you do learn something. 6. You make an easy A class an easy B class If a class is so easy that you can skip it every day and still get a “B,” it can be tempting to stay on the couch. But the difference between a “B” and an “A” on a transcript could

be important, and if the class should be an easy “A,” then how can justify letting it fall to a “B?” 7. Some professors have an attendance policy I am an outspoken opponent of attendance (Want to hear me rant about it?), but that doesn’t mean an attendance policy shouldn’t be effective. 8. You pay tuition Don’t waste your money. This is an intuitive enough concept; if you buy it, use it. 9. You may actually want to learn “Gasp.” Sure, you’re in school to get a good job, and you don’t give a damn if you leave just as dumb

as you came in, as long as your grades are halfway decent and your alcohol tolerance resembles that of a moonshine-making bull-elephant. But for those who actually want to learn something, class is usually the place to do it. 10. Class is fun! Okay, I have no real justification from this. If you have a class that is fun, however, you shouldn’t need me to explain to you why you should show up. What are your biggest reasons for showing up for class? Let me hear them in the comments below.

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FAA encourages broad use of electronics by Alicia Callender Feature Editor The Federal Aviation Administration, the regulatory body for airlines, recently announced changes regarding the use of electronic devices. Many passengers are curious about what these rules are, including when the devices can be use and how these rules are different from existing ones. The FAA shared news that they are allowing use of electronic devices during the flight. Before these changes, passengers were only allowed to use electronic devices, such as telephones, before the flight took off and after it landed on the runway at a specific destination. However, these new rules allow for use of devices during takeoffs, landings and taxing. In the past, concerns about the use of electronic

munication for many passengers, not everything has been changed regarding portable electronic devices. Passengers will still not be able to connect to the internet when the plane is less than ten thousand feet in the air. Voice calls are also not allowed for the duration of the flight. However, these changes reflect a step in a good direction, as many people have electronic devices and would like to creative commons via flickr / Sam_Churchill use them during a flight. creative commons via flickr / adam trilling For the FAA, these devices were related to many consumers who are during other points in can maintain aviation rules, considered outdated the flight, but in the past standards and safety and by some, reflects the evoworries about how their hoping to keep up durwere only allowed to be use would interfere with ing their flight, easing also meet the needs of the lution of modern techcockpit communications concerns about not being used at cruising altitude. passengers who would like nology and meeting the and navigation equipable work during a flight. These changes follow a to use electronic devices. demands of consumers. report compiled by experts The committee also sugment. Now, most experts Airlines, including Delta believe this is no longer a and JetBlue, are anxiously in the industry, includgested that most commerconcern. awaiting the opportunity ing airlines, electronics cial airplanes can handle manufacturers and pilots the radio interference Most individuals have to implement the new some form of electronic rules, following the FAA’s on the potential hazards from electronic devices, a of electronic devices dur- former concern. device, a phone and tablet, approval. ing flights and the results maybe even both. So, this Smartphones and eWhile these changes suggested that airlines comes as good news to readers can now be used may ease in flight com-

3-D Printing to take off next year by Patrick White via uwire.com 3-D printing has been making many waves recently. The current chatter is that it is going to hit the market in a big way by 2014. According to the business news media site Quartz, patents currently preventing competition in the industry are keeping the cost of 3-D printers high. High-end printers are upwards of $10,000 while according to PC Magazine, Staples offers the home version at the lower price of $1,300. However, those patents expire next year, and will make the current design of 3-D printers and those to follow much cheaper. But what exactly does a 3-D printer do? “The 3-D printer allows students to build or to have complicated parts manufactured at low costs,” said Dale Schinstock, professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering and co-advisor for the Unmanned Aerial Systems design team. Complicated

parts that can be created include decorations, models, bowls and 3-D printers. That’s right – printers can now print fellow printers. K-State currently has a fused deposition modeling printer in the mechanical and nuclear engineering department. Fused deposition modeling is where the printer starts on a tray where it deposits the material layer by layer on top of each other. To get around spaces and holes so the piece doesn’t collapse in on itself, the printer has another nozzle that lays down support material that dissolves in a simple chemical solution. That is a very different result from more conventional means of producing parts. With the current level of 3-D printing, smooth is an impossibility. Since it is put down level by level, the material staircases. To put it in the terms of graphics, the printers are still pixelated. This should not be a problem for the next generation of 3-D printers, which use a process called selective laser

sintering. It takes small units of material and puts them together with a laser. It is thought to be the next big thing as its products can be sold as finished goods. With the patents in place, the only way to get use of such printers is through Shapeways, a company that runs 3-D printers for clients. According to the Wall Street Journal, however, there are a few reasons why 3-D printing is not the big revolution that people seem to believe it is. It takes a few hours for the item to be printed – way too long to work on a mass produced scale. Injection molding and metal forming deal with a wider variety of products that 3-D printing can currently handle, but there is a problem of durability. In the end, 3-D printing has lots of future and current uses for K-State. Even with a few hiccups in mass production, those issues look to be taken care of within the next year when patents expire and everyone can get there hands on this technology.

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