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Former SGA director focuses on reform Chief to Zakaria campaigns on security, tuition and textbook prices

By Amanda Trella THE DAILY COUGAR Student Government Association elections are almost at a close, and former Director of External Affairs Mariam Zakaria hopes her campaign for president will be a success. Zakaria, an accounting and finance junior, said she and vice presidential candidate Muhammad Sharif hope to focus on what the students want: affordable education, a safer campus and to formulate UH into a flagship institution. “(All the candidates) want the same things on campus; it’s just a matter of who is sincere and who will listen to the students,” Zakaria said.

“We are going to go out there, meet the students and talk to student organizations. Students want to know that you are there for them and you are going to hear their thoughts.” Even though many of the candidates are focusing on several of the same issues, Zakaria and Sharif have formed ideas that they believe will improve upon student affairs, especially those that deal with tuition. “We really need to look at textbook policy and reform it,” Zakaria said. “A lot of other schools have rental programs, and there is no reason why we can’t propose that idea to the administration and work with them.” Students can already rent some textbooks at the UH bookstore. Besides textbooks, Zakaria and

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Hotel Administration, from Cornell University. He earned his Master’s of Business Administration and Master of Science in Education from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi before graduating from Texas A&MCollege Station with a doctorate in marketing.

UH Department of Public Safety Police Chief Malcolm Davis said students and faculty need to be the department’s eyes and ears Tuesday at a safety and security town hall meeting. Davis said community interaction is necessary because there is only one officer for every 300 students. “The main thing I hope it accomplishes is that people realize that safety on campus is not just public safety’s responsibility. It’s everybody’s,” Davis said. “There’s 140 of us and over 40,000 of students and faculty.” Davis said that reporting crimes is necessary to ensure a safe environment. In the event that the victim of a crime does not report the offense, Davis called this “when a crime is not a crime. “You hear that colleges don’t report all the crime on campus. We report all the crime we’re told about,” J Malcom Davis Davis said. “You can’t come forward and say, ‘By the way, my roommate was a victim of a crime.’ I can’t report it unless the roommate comes forward and says they were a victim.” Davis said UHDPS is not only a police department, but also a department of public safety that provides security, parking enforcement and firefighting. He added that UHDPS is a broker of information for the University because, although it might not be able to fix a plumbing or maintenance problem, it can contact the personnel needed to correct those issues. “If you need help, don’t just look for a cop. Look for someone in a high visibility uniform,” Davis said. “We’re all in the same department. We all have the same radio. It doesn’t have to be crime related” The department’s future endeavors, Davis said, include placing security kiosks in active areas around the University. If approved, the kiosks would feature an elevated space for security personnel to stand guard. “If people are going to try and victimize the campus, this will help the security identify themselves,”

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COURTESY OF MARIAM ZAKARIA

SGA presidential candidate Mariam Zakaria and vice presidential candidate Muhammad Sharif said they plan to focus on security and tuition if elected.

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Student success a priority for dean By Roland Henshaw THE DAILY COUGAR John Bowen has served as dean of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management since 2003 and said he has a progressive agenda for the school’s future. Bowen, who worked as a faculty member at UH from 1980-1990, is quite familiar with the college and is optimistic of where the college’s programs are heading. A school that has industry support and great facilities is what enthused Bowen about the opportunity to serve as a dean at UH. “I accepted the position as dean because I felt there was a lot of potential to further build the great reputation of the College of Hotel and Restaurant Management,” he said. Bowen said he is excited that once the school is done with its $13 million renovation, students will be able to get more of a hands-on experience and move into meaningful positions while studying. Bowen said the hotel will have chef-training programs at the on-campus Eric’s Restaurant for students from both UH and community colleges who are interested in culinary arts. “We are looking to improve the quality of service here by using our students and giving them opportunities to work in the hotel,” he said. Bowen said the renovation will not only benefit HRM, but will also allow other colleges at UH to expand their studies. Bowen also said the south wing

of the school will have experimental suites that will be used for furniture design, technology applications and consumer behavior studies. The College of Architecture and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences have joint classes with HRM full of students who are working on designing rooms within the wing. “There is a real opportunity to turn the college into an experimental hotel, which can create learning opportunities for students across campus,” Bowen said. The HRM renovations are expected to end by the end of this month. While the finishing touches are applied, students and faculty will be preparing for an eventful April for HRM. Gourmet Night, an annual event hosted by the students of the college, will be held April 10. The co-occurring Grand Opening and 40th anniversary celebration is scheduled for April 22. Bowen said the anniversary will provide an excellent opportunity for students to network with people who are in the field. “Industry leaders who are stake holders in the college will have sessions with our students throughout the day,” he said. “A dinner will follow after the sessions. I encourage all HRM students to come out.” For Bowen, UH’s diverse student body not only creates an environment that’s conducive to learning and convenient for HRM’s study abroad program. “International internships are available to our students through our

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John Bowen, dean of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, said he chose to take the position because he valued the opportunity to expand the college’s positive reputation. alliances with universities in France, Hong Kong, Mexico ⎯ and we are developing programs in Australia and Germany.” Ideally, Bown said, the college would like every student to have an international experience before they graduate. Bowen received his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in

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Sharif expressed concerns about the rising costs of tuition and the lack of available scholarships and financial aid. The candidates also hope to work with the UH Police Department to improve safety and security on campus. One of Zakariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideas is to implement kiosks across campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having an extra pair of eyes to watch over us would be really beneficial,â&#x20AC;? she said. Zakaria has been in SGA since she was a freshman, which has allotted her two years to establish a good relationship with the UH administration. She said this experience would allow her administration to do more to help students than previous administrations. Zakaria served as a business senator and the director of external affairs before she resigned due to personal reasons in January. Sharif and Zakaria are members

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Davis said. UHDPS also hopes the University will approve more surveillance around campus. The system in place today boasts approximately 560 cameras. Davis said the department is open to new ideas. Those with suggestions are encouraged to contact UHDPS at uh.edu/police. The town hall meeting also highlighted tables that informed

in a number of organizations throughout campus and said this activity has helped them develop a broader understanding of what students want. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because we know so many people on campus and appeal to several different crowds, we can benefit the majority and find out what students want,â&#x20AC;? said Sharif, a business senior. Zakaria and Sharifâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main goals for this week are to get to know as many people as possible. They said they want to focus on listening to the students and assuring them that they know that this potential executive pair will always be open to their needs and concerns. No matter what happens in this election, Zakaria said she is dedicated to students and will stay involved all over the campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to get rid of me,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to stay involved and see through all the things I worked on and started this year.â&#x20AC;?

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citizens of drug awareness, the risks of drunk driving, the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rape aggression defense class, parking enforcement and fire hazards. Members of the UH fire department were also present at the meeting and said the biggest fire hazards lie in residential areas. University personnel also urged attendees to use caution with electrical outlets and microwaves. They said creating makeshift sleep areas in the library or resting in a classroom violates campus policy. news@thedailycougar.com

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Accused deserve same rights as accusers in investigations

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Oscar obsession indicates problem America’s celebrity culture exists everywhere you look and is impossible to get away from. Talk to friends before class, and it will be brought up. Check your Facebook feed and something about Casey it will have been Goodwin mentioned at least three or four times. The only feasible escape is to have neither a social life nor Internet access, and few people are willing to go quite that far. The Academy Awards (which were held Sunday night for those of you lucky enough to have been oblivious) epitomize this useless extravagance. Sure, it’s fun to go to the theater and watch movies, but massive threehour-plus award shows do nothing to enhance or complement that experience. They just waste time and channel the country’s attention away from more important issues. It is normal for a dinosaur-loving toddler to insist on collecting every piece of merchandise they can get their hands on. Obsessions such as that are simply a phase young children go

through. In adults, however, this sort of fascination is often considered childish and unhealthy — unless it’s with celebrities. American’s are infatuated with everything to do with stars of the earthbound variety. People are simply not mature enough to enjoy just watching movies on the silver screen. Instead, we feel the need to read celebrity magazines and obsess over a meaningless and overly extravagant awards ceremony thinking it will somehow add to that experience. This fixation would be acceptable if it were not for the fact that it glorifies an industry that is far from glorious and prevents more important professions and industries from recieving the attention they deserve. When people become fascinated with show business, their children, cousins and siblings invariably catch on. Kids idolize and aspire to be actors, models and sports stars — professions that relatively few people ever succeed in — rather than teachers, doctors and scientists — professions that make a

difference in the world on a daily basis. Yes, there are celebrities who do good things with their money, such as creating foundations and organizations to help those not as lucky as them. These are actually worthy of their fame. Famous actors such as Alec Baldwin have actually done fair amounts of charity work, but it’s still their movies and TV shows, not their good deeds, that they’re known for. But Baldwin and others like him are the exception, not the rule. More often than not, actors do little or nothing with their fame and money to help others. The Oscars were a festival of triviality. Actors are only people who just happen to be good at faking emotion in front of a camera. While many directors and filmmakers are undeniably artists, nothing the movie industry has done or could do makes it worthy of the extent of time and fascination Americans give to it. Casey Goodwin is an engineering freshman and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com

y now, the average sports fan, and the general public for that matter, has heard that Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old female college student. This is the second time in his career that he’s been accused of sexual assault, counting the 2008 accusation that was dismissed. The woman in that case has a civil lawsuit pending while Roethlisberger is countersuing for defamation damages. Most media outlets have a long-standing practice of not naming alleged victims of sexual assault or rape, and rightfully so. But where is the same protection for the alleged perpetrators, which is all that Roethlisberger is at this point? Many states have sexual offender registry laws requiring those convicted of said crimes to make public their convictions. Those same people are often prohibited from living in certain communities or even holding certain types of jobs. Needless to say, their lives, along with the lives of their victims, are irrevocably changed. One has to wonder why there is such a rush to judge by the media and to a greater degree, the American public? Roethlisberger’s case provides an example of why there shouldn’t be such a rush and why his name should be as protected as that of the victim. The public is already convicting him based on his previous accusation and, all of a sudden, is viewing this “behavior” as a trend. Yet, Roethlisberger remains without a conviction on his record. If he’s found guilty, protocol is in place to make sure the world knows about it, so waiting until then seems like the logical thing to do. Some argue that high-profile figures who are accused of crimes can buy their way out of trouble and, at the same time, view any dismissal or outof-court settlements as just as damning as a final conviction. At the same time, the financial status of those figures can be more than enough of a motive for false accusations, and celebrities often do settle out of court to avoid a lengthy prosecution and the media circus that accompanies it. Ultimately, the truth gets lost along the way. Keeping these situations private would go a long way toward serving true justice or at least avoiding the double standard that the media employs.

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‘Apartheid’ doesn’t categorize Israel Every year, supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement gather in colleges and cities around the world for Israeli Apartheid Week, a time when organizers pass on anti-Israel Michael rhetoric to anyone Green who will listen. BDS supporters believe that by forcing Israel into economic submission, the country will dismantle vital security measures without any concessions from the Palestinian people. This year, Students for a Democratic Society have decided to join the BDS movement by holding various events at the University. It is ironic that students who

supposedly support democracy would cry apartheid against one of the few democracies in the Middle East. Apartheid was an oppressive system created by a white minority in the South African government to segregate the black majority. Blacks were discriminated against through inferior separate facilities, lack of political power and a racist legal system. The system was rightly denounced by the world and is in stark contrast to modern-day Israel. All Israeli citizens, be they Jewish, Arab or otherwise, have equal rights. Israeli Arabs are free to practice their chosen religion, travel unimpeded throughout the country and pursue higher education at the best schools.

Arabs play a vital role in the democratic process by having the right to vote and serve in the Israeli government. Freedom of speech is evident by the many Jewish and Arab critics of Israel who are allowed to disseminate their opinions without fear of governmental oppression. They are able to hold demonstrations as freely as SDS is this week. All Israelis are also equally protected by a security barrier, which has been proven to stop suicide bombers from killing innocent civilians, including Arab Israelis. Such measures would not have been necessary had Palestinians see GREEN, page 5

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accepted an offer for peace and a state of their own. In 2000, Israel offered the Palestinians 97 percent of the West Bank, all of Gaza, a 5 percent land swap, East Jerusalem and compensation for refugees. Palestinian leaders rejected the offer, refused to make a counteroffer and proceeded with the Second Intifada (a period of uprising and violence). As civilian death tolls mounted, Israel had no choice but to ensure security for all its citizens. To say such defensive measures are in line with a racist policy is an insult to black South

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Africans who suffered from a true apartheid state. As with any democratic society, Israel allows and even encourages honest criticism to help make the country a better place. What happens during Israeli Apartheid Week is dishonest and ultimately hurts Palestinians, who do not need hate attached to their cause. One need only look at the facts to see that Israel does not fit the racist accusations thrown at it. If SDS’s idea of promoting peace is to demonize a democratic society, perhaps it should rethink its values. Michael Green is a biology senior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com

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By Matthew Keever THE DAILY COUGAR For the better part of two decades, I’ve despised country music. The twangy, alternative acoustic rock that’s passed off as country these days has always bothered me, and it probably didn’t help that my sister made me listen to it every day as she drove me to school during high school. But when “The Weary Kind,” Crazy Heart’s theme song performed and co-written by Ryan Bingham, won best original song at the Oscars, a shimmer of hope for what country music once was shone through. The likes of most country artists I hear on 93Q and Country Music Television have bothered me for years. Where has the manliness gone? Sure, “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” is catchy and “She’s Everything” is romantic, but it’s also boring and has been done a million times before. With lyrics such as “she looks great in cheap sunglasses. She looks great in anything” taking over the airwaves, it seems we’ve been owed good country music for a long time. Good country, in my opinion, has blood, sweat and tears poured into it. When I listen to Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr., Wayland Jennings, David Allen Coe and, of course, Conway Twitty – I’m kidding about that last one – I hear real sorrow, real joy and real hardship. I don’t hear this in most country today. A lot of fans of the country legends past (listed above) have been wondering when our savior would come to rescue us from the high-pitched, emasculated, dreadful remnant of country that plays on the radio these days. Ryan Bingham is that savior. Bingham’s voice is a raspy moan and, while it is sometimes whiny, listeners can feel the pain behind his lyrics. “The Weary Kind” begins with an acoustic guitar being strummed softly and, 20 seconds into the song when Bingham’s voice is first heard, listeners might mistake it for an acoustic Bob Dylan set. The best part of Bingham’s music, for as much as I have complimented merely one of his songs, is its diversity. Other soonto-be-hit songs he’s recorded include “Country Roads,” “Dylan’s Hard Rain” and “Take It Easy, Mama,” which begins with a riff eerily similar to that of many Jet songs. When his songs are fun, it’s fun to listen to them; when they are sad, it’s sad to listen to them; when they are somewhere in see SOUND CHECK, page 7

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Up!, directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, received recognition at the Academy Awards when it won Best Animated Feature Film.

While the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature is usually treated as a throw away — where lackluster children’s movies such as Kung-Fu Panda are pitted against truly great achievements such as Wall-E — this year it was filled with five exemplary films that could all compete with the live action fair of the night. One, in fact, was nominated for the highest honor of the night — Best Picture. Pixar’s Up was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture since Beauty and the Beast in 1991. These are, in fact, the only animated films ever to be nominated; a testament to UP’s greatness. Up Was a lock for Best Animated Feature, but it still had stiff competition. This year’s animated nominees covered a variety of formats. Coraline and The Fantastic Mr. Fox are both stop-motion animated. Up, of course, is another in Pixar’s line of wonderful computer animated films. The Princess and the Frog was Disney’s triumphant return to traditional (2D) animation, a format shared by Irish competitor The Secret of Kells. Just about every form of animation shy of claymation and experimental animation was present and accounted for this year. Almost all the animated films had great creative minds behind them. Coraline is an expansive screen adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel and was directed and written for the screen by Henry Selick. Selick worked on Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas see ANIMATED, page 7

Tech awards mixed bag at the Oscars By Jack Wehman THE DAILY COUGAR For most people, the Oscars are about what movie is the best of the year and which actors deserve awards. However, the vast majority of the Academy Awards are dedicated to industry professionals that work behind the scenes in tedious, labor-intensive jobs that receive little to no recognition — even though they are responsible for making the films so great. A total of 10 technical awards are handed out during the Oscars; these are cinematography, art direction, sound mixing, sound editing, best original and adapted screenplay, visual effects, makeup, costume design and film editing. This year’s technical Oscars yielded quite a few surprises, along with a few obvious winners. Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire walked away with best adapted screenplay, beating the heavily favored Up In The

Air. Even Geoffrey Fletcher, who wrote the adaptation to Precious, was dumbfounded during his acceptance speech. Meanwhile, The Hurt Locker took best original screenplay, which was surprising. Up! was the most original script of the year, and even Inglorious Basterds was more deserving than the winner. Visual effects was no contest this year, as Avatar took top honors. No one expected anything else from the top-grossing movie of all time, considering James Cameron completely reengineered how motion pictures are produced while making the movie. Film editing was one of the closest races of the entire ceremony, with The Hurt Locker narrowly edging out Avatar. The Hurt Locker also took best sound mixing and editing, beating out – who else – Avatar. Overall, The Hurt Locker took most of the awards Avatar was favored to win, largely due to Oscar

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On the technical side of film, Avatar scored Academy Awards for art direction, cinematography and visual effects. politics more than true merit. The Hurt Locker was a good film, but the level of detail put into making Avatar deserves more substantial recognition than a nomination. For costume design, another stuffy period piece took the statue; this year it was the underwhelming The Young Victoria. Meanwhile, the makeup category was truly given

on merit considering Star Trek used no special effects to create the wide variety of aliens presented. For cinematography, Avatar walked away with the win. This was never really a contest, as the movie created an entirely new world from scratch. The film also see TECH, page 7

took the statue for art direction. Even though the story was flimsy at best, there is no denying the sheer brilliance and depth behind Pandora. Overall, the technical Oscars were hit-and-miss; while movies

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between, it’s impossible not to tap your foot. I had almost given up on country music, but thanks to Bingham and his band, The Dead Horses (coupled with the recent release of American VI, Johnny Cash’s final album), I have gained hope for country music once again.

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project. With a creative background like that, how can you lose? Then there was The Fantastic Mr. Fox, the first animated film attempted by acclaimed indie film director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore). The movie was based on a novel by the great Roald Dahl, who also wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and The Giant Peach. With the masterful teams of Disney and Pixar behind the other two American entries, its pretty safe to say they too were backed by some of the greatest creative minds to ever work in animation. All were critically acclaimed and for very good reasons. Coraline’s dark tone, creative visuals and stylistic flair made it an enjoyable ride with or without 3D glasses. The Fantastic Mr. Fox bonded Wes Andersons’ flair for dry wit with creative music, cinematic technique and thoughtful characterization. This film found itself combined with a childlike wonder in its visuals and a fascinating detail in both its textures and its art design. The Princess and the Frog featured Disney’s return to its former glory, but was renewed with creative imagery, fun songs, heartwarming scenes and even a bit of social consciousness. The Book of Kells boasted an absolutely beautiful and unique art style coupled with a tad of Celtic folklore. But the winner of the night, and quite possibly one of the greatest animated films of the last decade, was Up. The movie’s story about a man attempting to carry on after the death of his wife was beautiful and heartbreaking. Even when Up takes a comical turn with its talking dogs and colorful birds, it still holds to a central theme of rediscovering the spirit of wonder and adventure in the world in the face of death. This is an unusually deep and emotionally evocative animated film that shows what animation is truly capable of doing. And what is animation capable of doing? Everything that all the others movies do, and possibly, a little bit more. arts@thedailycougar.com

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However, for the time being, I’ll stick to listening to it on my computer and iPod. I’m still not bold enough to brave the murky waters of country radio: too many sharks pretending to be country artists. For fans of the old school, Bingham brings hope for the genre’s future. So I’ve decided to pick up my crazy heart, and give country music one more try. arts@thedailycougar.com

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such as Precious and Avatar were given awards because they earned them, The Hurt Locker won largely because the academy wants its Best Picture to win more than only one Oscar. One can only hope all the awards will be given to deserving candidates next year.

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At issue: Should the Texans go after LaDainian Tomlinson?

» Joey Clarke: Gimme LT, baby! The Texans should definitely pursue LaDainian Tomlinson. After 10 highly productive seasons in the NFL, he’s a proven running back. bac Although he is approaching a the end e of his career, Tomlinson would still be a valuable asset. a In my opinion, the Texans’ most glaring weakness is at running back. Matt Schaub has proven that he is an elite quarterback, and the Texans also boast a strong receiver corps of Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter and tight end Owen Daniels. Add a superstar running back to the mix and you have a Super Bowl

contender. The only problem with Tomlinson is that he’s 30 years old. Truth be told, he probably won’t be in the league much longer. However, he is the best option right now since Steve Slaton didn’t produce last season and seems intent on fumbling the ball at the most inopportune times. The Texans should sign Tomlinson and hang onto him until they can draft or trade for a younger running back who they can ride for an extended period of time.

» Keith Cordero Jr: What else are they going to do? The Texans should absolutely go after LaDainian Tomlinson for multiple reasons. Tomlinson can still run the ball and be effective if

he gets the necessary carries and blocking. His time in San Diego may have come to an end earlier than he wanted, but Tomlinson is already a first-ballot NFL Hall of Famer. Like every 30-year-old running back, his production and reliability have decreased; but the Texans don’t have anyone better than LT under 30, so the pickup makes sense. A two-year deal for a player who can at least split time with either Steve Slaton or Arian Foster would be great. Bringing Tomlinson aboard would generate a buzz amongst fans, giving the fan Texans another T reason to consider it. Some fans have already soured on this t team because it has h never made the playoffs, so the Texans can’t continue to rely on the blind loyalty the franchise enjoyed in the early years. The Texans should spend money to get him in an uncapped year and trade away Ryan Moats, Chris Brown and even Slaton for an extra draft pick to address needs at cornerback, defensive line and offensive line.

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It’s your turn turn. Take the poll at thedailycougar thedailycougar.com/sports com/sports the ball This rose is no longer budding and, just like fall when America’s great game arrives, LaDainian Tomlinson’s career is coming to an end. The Texans should avoid the soon to be 31-year-old from Rosebud like the plague Houston has seen this rodeo before, when they signed older running backs such as Ahman Green and Chris Brown. L.T. had a great run in San Diego, but he is clearly in the twilight of his career. Injuries have hampered him over the last few years, and he finished with a career-low 730 rushing yards last season. Hi His rushing average h has continuously dropped from 5.2 yards per carry in 2006, to 4.7, 3 3.8 and 3.3 most recently. The Texans should invest in younger running backs; they should make it a priority to draft one. They need someone who is hungry because he’s on his first contract. Ideally, the position should be filled by a strong, but fast runner who still has some cartilage left in his knees — not by Tomlinson. So guys, both of you are wrong.

» Judge Beard: Old men need not apply Joey, you came this close to getting it. Basically, you argue that while having the name Tomlinson on the back of a Texans jersey sounds good in theory, having a 30-year-old carry the bulk of the load doesn’t. Keith, this one went over your

head. And Jason, your logic is good but you were too nice. Plus, you won last week so the onus was on you to bring it hard. All of you are disqualifi di ed, and I declare myself the winner. Why? Because, as Lil Flip so eloquently put p it, “I can do that.” h The Texans have a litany of needs and running back is nowhere near the top. Add to that the fact that owner Bob McNair has already said the team will not pursue any running backs older than 30, and it becomes a moot point. Fans need to start looking at game film of Ryan Matthews or C.J. Spiller if they want a sneak peek of who could be wearing deep-steel blue this fall — although the latter will probably require a trade price the Texans aren’t willing to pay. Being successful in the NFL is not about reaching for Band-Aids, (i.e. LT, Thomas Jones, Chester Taylor) but drafting smart and evaluating young talent (i.e. the Patriots and Saints). The Texans are no country for old men.

Verdict Fear the beard. Judge Phillipe wins. Facetime The NCAA Tournament is just around the corner, and I can already feel myself getting so sick that I’ll have to miss work and school.

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UH needs big run to make Big Dance By Keith Cordero Jr. THE DAILY COUGAR After Saturday’s loss at Tulane, the Cougars begin the Conference USA Championship Tournament today for a first-round matchup with East Carolina in Tulsa, Okla. Head coach Tom Penders hopes his team has a short memory and takes advantage of having an extrabig body at his disposal. “Unfortunately, we haven’t gone on a big winning streak, but we normally bounce back from losses — bounce back strong,” Penders said. “Our team will be at full strength with the return of Maurice McNeil.” McNeil will return to the lineup after missing the last two games due to a family illness in New York. “He’s our leading rebounder,

he’s a capable inside scorer and defender, and without him, I don’t think we could have possibly beaten Memphis,” Penders said. “He’s had some outstanding games this year, and he complements Kendrick Washington.” UH (15-15, 7-9 C-USA) finished the regular season with four losses in its last six games and drew the No. 7 seed in the tournament. ECU (10-20, 4-12), meanwhile, only won consecutive games once this season and enters with the No. 10 seed. In their only meeting this season, UH defeated ECU 74-55 in Greenville, N.C. on Jan. 16. Senior guard Aubrey Coleman, the NCAA’s scoring leader, led the Cougars with see MEN’S, page 10

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Roxanna Button provided her usual spark of the bench, scoring eight points in UH’s 57-55 victory over UTEP in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament. UH moves on to face UAB at 6:30 p.m. today.

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This free exhibit of human figure drawings debuted in New York City and has received national attention. Houston is its only other stop. For exhibit hours, maps and other information go to www.UHD.edu/okanegallery. Drawing Lessons: Early Academic Drawings from the Art Students League of New York Through April 1, 2010 Thirty-three drawings from 1889–1924 with works by students of H. Siddons Mowbray, Kenyon Cox, Frank Vincent Dumond, and George B. Bridgman This project is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

Cougar Sports Services The Cougars made their Conference USA Tournament second-round matchup against UTEP more interesting than necessary, but ultimately made enough plays down the stretch to secure a 57-55 victory Tuesday. The win advances UH (17-13) to the semifinals, where it will face UAB (16-14) at 6:30 p.m. today at the Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Okla. The Blazers advanced after knocking off SMU, 64-45, on Tuesday. As has been the case for much of the season, junior forward Courtney Taylor led the Cougars with a game-high 14 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Unfortunately for Taylor and her teammates, Tuesday’s win was anything but a sure thing in the closing minutes. After building an 11-point halftime advantage, UH fell victim to an inopportune

scoring drought that saw its 4830 lead with 12:53 remaining whittled to two points with seven minutes left to play. The Miners took a 50-49 lead on Briana Green’s jumper with 2:56 left, but the Cougars outscored UTEP 8-5 from there to close out the game and keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The Cougars head into tonight’s matchup with the Blazers filled with optimism, as they knocked off UAB 63-62 on Jan. 24 in Birmingham, Ala. At the same time, UAB boasts a talented 1-2 scoring punch in Jala Harris and Tamika Dukes, who are averaging 16 and 13 points per game, respectively. The winner of tonight’s game will face the winner of the TulaneEast Carolina contest for the league title and a bid to March Madness at 12:30 p.m. Friday. sports@thedailycougar.com

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The softball team made a couple of changes to its schedule this week. First, the Cougars added a game against Monmouth on Tuesday and won 3-1 behind 10 strikeouts by Amanda Crabtree. The Cougars also moved Wednesday’s doubleheader against Southern, which includes the fourth annual Striking Out Breast Cancer game, to Thursday due to impending inclement weather. The first game will start at 5 p.m., and the nightcap is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. The slate of events for Thursday includes a silent auction, allowing fans to bid on everything from sports memorabilia to the special pink jerseys and helmets sported by the players. The Department of Athletics said 50 percent of all ticket sales and 100 percent of the silent auction’s proceeds will benefit the Houston affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. In addition, commemorative pins will be available for $2, with all proceeds going to the foundation. Fans can also get involved by wearing pink to the games to show their support for not only the Cougars, but also a worthy cause. More good news for Goodnight Fresh off his selection to the Houston College Classic All-

Tournament Team, Cougars righthander Michael Goodnight has racked up another pair of awards. First, Goodnight was honored as the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week on Monday. Then came word that the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association had selected him as the NCBWA/ProLine National Pitcher of the Week. The recognition comes on the heels of Goodnight’s dominant performance last weekend. The sophomore threw seven shutout innings and struck out nine batters in the Cougars’ 1-0 win over USA Today/ESPN then-No. 5 Texas. Floyd keeps on flying Following in her family’s fast footsteps, junior sprinter Kalyn Floyd has qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. The event will be held Friday and Saturday at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark. Floyd, whose older sister Ebonie was a standout for the Cougars from 2003-2007, earned silver in the 200-meter dash after posting a provisional-qualifying time of 24.12 seconds at the Conference USA Championships in February. She earned her spot at the NCAAs by running the 200-m in 23.49 seconds at the Texas A&M Challenge on Feb. 13. sports@thedailycougar.com