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By Sarah Raslan THE DAILY COUGAR Serving as the student regent on the UH System Board of Regents, Kristen Lindley makes sure students’ voices are heard. Lindley was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry in 2009 and will serve on the board until May 31. “I’m basically just like any of the other regents, except that my term is only one year and I do not vote,” Lindley said. “Most importantly, I represent the student voice. When they call on me, I need to be able to say how the students from all four (UH) campuses feel on the topic.” Even though Lindley did not vote on the recent tuition increase for graduate and undergraduate students, she views it as a positive change to the UH system. She said the increase is suitable for what the campuses are trying to accomplish. “I hate to spend more money and hate to see the increases move the way they have, but I see it as, ‘I’m making a great investment and I’m willing to make that financial sacrifice to receive my degree from a University of Houston system school,’” Lindley said. “I think that the student population as a whole can see the reasons why the board felt that the tuition increase needed to happen.” Lindley serves as a member of the Academic and Student Success Committee and the Facilities, Construction and Master Planning Committee. She takes part in approving degree programs, which opens doors to new students and provides current students with more options. Lindley said the Facilities Committee is discussing projects to renovate Robertson Stadium or build a new stadium, but this item has yet to land on the agenda. Lindley graduated magna cum laude from UH-Victoria’s School of Business Administration. She will continue her pursuit of her Master’s of Business Administration by finishing courses for the Certified Public Accountant Exam and studying abroad in London this summer. see REGENT, page 10
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By Aimee Buras THE DAILY COUGAR The Student Government Association elections are underway today through Thursday, and Vice President Prince Wilson hopes to become president alongside running partner and vice presidential candidate Johnnie Jackson. Wilson, a biochemistry senior, said he plans to bring experience and firm commitment to represent his fellow students as president. “I’ve always wanted to make a difference, and the SGA is a great way to serve our student body,” Wilson said. “My dedication and hardworking attitude for our students will make me a good
candidate for the president of the SGA.” While serving as SGA’s vice president, Wilson said he took the initiative to bring attention to several on-campus issues. “As vice president, I was in charge of more than 33 university committee appointments and overseeing our student members,” Wilson said. “Under my leadership, our committee members brought unique ideas to the table making sure that the student’s voice was heard.” Among the accomplishments he listed were helping to raise the family income ceiling, which provides free tuition and fees to students who come from families that make less than $45,000 annually. He also said he’s working with the UH Police Department to enhance safety and security on campus, in the process of
COURTESY OF PRINCE WILSON
SGA presidential candidate Prince Wilson, left,. and running mate Johnnie Jackson are one of five duos competing for the top spots in the 47th administration. implementing discounts for all summer undergraduate courses, and is removing restrictions on the number of guests per graduating
senior for the reinstated general commencement ceremony. see SGA, page 10
Staff weighs in on print problems By Jessica Traylor THE DAILY COUGAR
extremely intensive and selective process, reviewed more than 75 applications, conducted eight airport interviews and hosted five campus visits. Interim Dean of CLASS Cynthia Freeland chaired the search committee that recommended Roberts for the permanent position. “We are fortunate to be able to attract him here to UH,” Freeland said.
Two editions of The Daily Cougar could not be printed this semester and, in turn, were unavailable on campus — most recently the March 1 edition. “That was probably the best paper I put out this semester, but almost nobody will know because it didn’t print,” Editor in Chief Ronnie Turner said. The editors and staff spend many hours working on the paper, meaning a printing malfunction can essentially ruin an entire night’s work. “Obviously, it’s disappointing any time there isn’t going to be a paper that day because there are hours and hours of effort that go into the paper,” Student Publications Print Production Manager Matt Dulin said. “It kind of defeats the purpose of staying at the office all night,” Turner added. Despite the printing problems, the staff understands that this type of occurrence is part of the nature of the journalism profession. “To have it not printed is disappointing, but we realize it is part of the business. At this point in my career, I have desensitized myself to that happening. Things go on and things happen, and you’ve got to adapt,” Turner said. “It’s a business,
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COURTESY OF RICHARD BONNIN
A search committee appointed John W. Roberts as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences after a thorough interview process that included more than 75 applicants.
CLASS receives new dean By Jose Aguilar THE DAILY COUGAR A yearlong search ended last week when Provost John Antel announced that John W. Roberts had been selected dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Roberts is the dean of Arts and Humanities at Ohio State University. He also serves as an English professor whose research and teaching interests revolve around AfricanAmerican folklore.
Roberts’ term at UH officially begins July 1. “John Roberts understands the challenges of program administration, teaching and scholarship,” Antel said in a release. “His stellar academic and administrative career, combined with his strong record of support for a diverse and global educational experience, matches the vision for a quality education that is central to our campus.” The search committee, in an