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By Aimee Buras The Daily Cougar Graduate College of Social Work Dean Ira Colby was recently inducted into the National Academies of Practice as a distinguished scholar, where he will serve on various task forces, aid in writing healthcare policy, and participate in national forums. NAP is a non-profit organization of respected health professionals who discuss health care issues and advise policy makers. Colby, who also teaches at the University, said that he looks forward to being able to bring his knowledge and experience to the organization. “Induction into a national society is an honor and certainly gratifying,” Colby said. “I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on health issues.” NAP is composed of ten healthcare academies: dentistry, medicine, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, psychology, social work and veterinary medicine. Each academy has 150

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she is ever attacked that (she doesn’t) freeze. We give them (the necessary) tools if it becomes appropriate to fight.” Lieutenant Derrick McClinton is the instructor of the R.A.D. class. The class is free of charge and McClinton said the combat style is similar to Krav Maga, an Israeli form of handto-hand combat. The department decided to establish the course in 2004 after receiving a demand for some sort of self-defense education on campus. So far 131 students, faculty or staff have completed the R.A.D. course. “We often get requests from students, staff and parents of students that are interested in some type of self defense,” McClinton said. “I think that it is a way for UHDPS to give something back to the community. It also breaks down barriers that may exist between citizens and law enforcement. The goal is to empower women through education and the realization of their physical powers.” Instructors wear padded suits

The town of Postville, Iowa, lost approximately one-tenth of its population on May 12, 2008, when Agriprocessors Inc., the country’s largest kosher meatpacking plant and slaughterhouse, was raided by a government immigration agency, which arrested nearly 400 undocumented immigrant workers. Two years later, freelance journalists Greg Brosnan and Jennifer Szymaszek turned out their first documentary In the Shadow of the Raid, screening it in the UH Law Center and Honors College on Monday and Tuesday. The documentary depicts the aftermath of the incident; the raid left Postville in an economic downturn, pushed it to the brink of collapse, and caused suffering in a small poverty-stricken Guatemalan village, where most of those arrested were from. “We wanted to do this (documentary) to help tell the stories that needed to be told,” Szymaszek said. With those affected being able to speak and tell their stories, the filmmakers hope the public, especially those who are in favor of the deportation of illegal immigrants, will become better informed on the issue of immigration and correct any misinformation and misconceptions the public might have about immigrant workers. “We wanted to personalize and humanize the plight of immigrants,” Szymaszek said. “Have people look beyond the figures and the numbers.” Hoping this documentary would help move Americans’ mindsets on immigration reform toward understanding, the couple spent nearly two months in both Guatemala and Postville filming over 70 hours of footage in order to develop the 35 minute documentary. Szymaszek and Brosnan said that they would love for their documentary to inspire people to take action and lobby Congress on behalf of these immigrant workers.

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Dean for the Graduate School of Social Work Ira Colby was inducted into the National Academies of Practice organization earlier this month. He will join other scholars in forums and policy development regarding healthcare elected practicing professionals or scholars. Prospective members must apply or be nominated and then be elected by the NAP council. Colby was nominated by his colleague, Jerald Strickland. Strickland serves at UH as assistant vice chancellor

for international studies and programs and is a member of NAP. Strickland said that he nominated Colby for membership with NAP because of Colby’s expertise in social work and his leadership in the interdisciplinary health issues at the local, national

and international levels. “He is a healthcare professional and social work scholar,” Strickland said. “He represents his profession in forums that are interdisciplinary in function.” see COLBY, page 3

UHPD offers free self-defense classes By John Brannen The Daily Cougar

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resident Renu Khator with UH alumnus and national sportscaster Jim Nantz took some time off this weekend to enjoy a game of basketball. Khator sat front row for Friday’s game between Duke and her alma mater, Purdue.

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, 60 percent of rapes are not reported and 73 percent of victims are assaulted by someone they know. It is estimated nationally that one out of six women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. This is why preventing sexual assaults on campus is of utmost priority to UHPD Chief Malcolm Davis. UHPD’s annual crime report states that from 2006-2008 there were 34 sexual offenses on campus and in residential areas. UHPD officials want to increase awareness and prevent sensitive crimes by promoting rape aggression defense. Davis said he urges any female student or faculty member interested in the self-defense course to contact the department. “It’s really a thing of empowerment,” Davis said. “The ultimate goal at the end of it is to put the student in the situation where if

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Fencing club scores big at UH By Quintin Coleman The Daily Cougar The fencing club may not be well known on campus, but it has made its presence known at several competitions by winning many awards. The club participates in the Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association tournaments along with other schools like Baylor, Texas Tech and Rice. Last year, the Saber team won first place overall and has placed in previous SWIFA tournaments. “The purpose of the club is to educate the UH students about fencing, give them examples, give them the opportunity to join the club,

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Chairman of NAP’s Social Work Academy, Allen Du Mont, said Colby’s work is what made him a perfect member for the organization. “I was pleased to personally give Dr. Ira Colby his medallion as distinguished scholar,” Du Mont said. “His record of achievement was indeed distinguished and worthy of honor.” Du Mont said that while Colby currently has no specific duties, he may be invited to speak to legislators or volunteer on committees in the future. Du Mont said that in 2009, members of NAP gave testimony to Congress along with their patients in support of health care reform. Colby said that the health care reform that is underway is the most urgent of the current social issues. “While a significant bill was passed, much remains to be done,” Colby said. “We must also insure that mental health parity remains central in these reforms.” In addition to his emphasis on the importance of keeping mental health fully ingrained in all health reforms, Colby said that he would like to see cost containment for pharmaceutical drugs and health procedures, an increase in the number of community health clinics, development of health wellness programs, promotion of healthy lifestyles in schools and an increase on taxes for cigarettes, alcohol, soft drinks and junk food in order to fund wellness programs. Colby said that as a member of NAP, he hopes that the policies that he will be involved in creating will allow all people to eventually see a more cost effective, efficient and comprehensive health care program. news@thedailycougar.com

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participate in the sport and grow and get better at it,” Oppong Hemeng, treasurer and two-year member of the club, said. Hemeng said the best part of the sport is that fencing requires both strength and logic. Second year member Eric Coffy said he likes the strategy aspect behind fencing, while club secretary and second year member Michael Harris likes how intense a fencing match can become. “I’d say there’s a learning curve,” Coffy said. “There’s more technique that goes into it than you see.” For anyone interested in joining, there’s no need to bring equipment. The club has all of the necessary

items for fencing such as the sword, the mask and the jacket. “Just come with some athletic shoes; that’s all you need. We provide the rest,” Hemeng said. The fencing club meets every Monday and Wednesday in Multipurpose Room #1 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Club membership dues are $50 per semester or $85 for the year. Anyone interested in joining can try free for a semester. Those interested in joining at the end of the free period will have to pay dues for the trial semester to stay in the club. news@thedailycougar.com

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Legislation will benefit students The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 was passed by both houses of Congress on Thursday. The final bill came with certain provisions that should prove positive Andrew for all students. Taylor The bill included reform to the student loan market that will put more money into the hands of schools and students. As states and families across the country tighten their budgets, the bill will provide added benefits for all universities and students who have or will have loans to repay. The main change is that student loans will no longer benefit private banks, which previously were able to make profits off low risk loans — low risk because students tend to pay back the money they use to get an education. Instead, the government will cut private banks out of the federal student

loan process, using their money in a direct deal with students. This idea seems to be extremely logical; what does not is the “takeover” label that Republicans have attached to it. The government doesn’t need to have a middleman in the student loan process. There is no reason for the government to direct federal money to a private bank, pay them to lend it, guarantee the loan and then take responsibility of that loan’s repayment. The bill basically cuts out the middlemen — private banks. This predictably outraged some Republicans, who claimed the government was asserting too much control in the matter. Nick Anderson of the Washington Post reported that Steve Wymer, spokesman for Republican senators on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, voiced his

displeasure with the bill and feared that its passage created an unfair advantage for the government. “We want students to have as many lending options as possible, to make the federal government, the Department of Education, a monopoly bank is not the best thing for students,” Wymer said. It is important to recognize that the government is not the only option when it comes to student loans, and that this will clearly not be a monopoly. Private and corporate banks will still be able to lend money to students, but the money has to come from the bank’s own capital and not from the federal government. Banks would not normally have high demand in lending to students, however, because those loans are relatively low risk. As such, they are lower interest loans, which earn less profit for banks. see TAYLOR, page 5

Technology not to be used as crutch Smart phones are awesome. Mine has everything I need to keep myself entertained through long classes and while I’m bored at work. It has a GPS that helps me zoom through Liz Price crowded Houston streets without ever having to memorize a single street sign. Last week, my smart phone broke and I was angry. I was bored out of my mind and horribly lost in the Third Ward; I also found myself paying attention to details I had never really found to be that important. New technologies have many undeniable advantages. In many ways, however, these technologies are making future generations soft and dumb. While Generation X’ers were known for their plaid, flannel shirts and softer attitudes towards sex, Generation Y is quickly becoming known for its demanding attitude, so much so that many have nicknamed it the “entitled” generation.

Not only does today’s youth have a raging appetite for the finer things in life, they also have a major aversion to hard work. Information is so easily accessed and entertainment is so simple to find that many young people today lack the drive and motivation necessary to face a competitive and daunting work force. In an Army Times article published March 15, Jim Tice reported that the U.S. Army is adjusting its basic training program to “harden” recruits from the technological generation. This new training system “places additional emphasis on marksmanship, combatives, physical fitness, values and culture.” While it is a good thing that the military is responsibly adjusting its programs to fit today’s soldiers, it reflects poorly on the youth of society and the people who raised them. The Journal of Management published a study of 16,507 Americans and found that people from Generation

Y seek all the benefits of hard work without being willing to put forth the effort. As nice as it is to be able to fall back on technology, it’s a little outrageous to believe that these advances were made so that people could be less productive and lazier. Many students also get false senses of security due to increased financial help from their parents. While experts disagree on the exact amount of money parents should provide their children with for education, most agree that working throughout college and establishing one’s own income is important. In order to be successful, students need to start seeing technological advances and financial help for what they really are — gifts to aid them in becoming better people, as opposed to something to be depended upon. Liz Price is a communication junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com

he 2010 Census officially got underway Jan. 25 when Census Bureau Director Robert Groves flew to Alaska to count citizens in the isolated town of Noorvik. Copies of the census were sent to every household in the country with the request that families take 10 minutes to fill out the paperwork and mail it back as soon as they finished. One quick glance at the questionnaire is all it takes to realize that 10 minutes should be more than enough time to come up with the answers, as the toughest question is “What is your telephone number?” Yet as simple as it might be to humor the government by filling out the forms and sending them back in a timely fashion, many Texans have decided to either procrastinate or blatantly protest the census by refusing to fill their surveys out. As of Tuesday, Texas was tied with New Mexico, Louisiana and Mississippi for the lowest household return percentage in the nation at 44 percent according to the Census Bureau’s Web site. There is no good reason for Texans to not participate in the census. Citizens who think they’re being patriotic in some way by making it harder for the government to count them are only costing taxpayers more money. The Census Bureau will have to send census takers to all households that failed to return their forms in the mail, and at the current rate of return that certainly won’t be cheap. But the larger problem is that states’ representation in Congress is determined from the Census Bureau’s population count. Texans who refrain from taking part in the census could end up costing the state seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Anyone who thinks they’re inaction is making a statement is misguided; the only message people who don’t participate in the census are sending is one of ignorance. The census is ironically scheduled to conclude on April Fool’s Day, and the joke will be on Texans if we don’t do our part to ensure that our state gets fair representation in Congress.

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The Congressional Budget Office released figures showing that the loan overhaul will save U.S. taxpayers $61 billion over the next decade. In a New York Times article, David Herszenhorn and Tamar Lewin reported that the legislation will also funnel most of that saved taxpayer money back into the higher education system. “Roughly $40 billion of the savings will be redirected to higher education,” Herszenhorn and Lewin said. “Education programs will get an additional $10 billion from the health care package.” The federal loan overhaul added many other benefits for students and taxpayers, which surely contributed to the health care bill’s passage despite unanimous opposition from the Republican Party. The loan reform will do much to help students by expanding the money available for federal Pell grants. Under the bill, the maximum level of money awarded for Pell grants will be directly tied to inflation. The bill will also help students who have already graduated pay back their loans, as well as future graduates. College graduates who are already paying on loans will have them forgiven after 20 years as opposed the 25 years that used to be mandated. Students who take out loans after 2014 will see the level of their incomes directed toward student loans decrease to 10 percent from 15 percent. Overall, the bill will help not only people who are currently working hard to pay off student loans but future college graduates as well. It’s a significant step for all who are part of the higher education system and a great value to American taxpayers.

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Kama Sutra sends writer to gymnasium The Kama Sutra leaves little room for fat people. Looking at the blue and pink figures contorted on my computer screen, the thought enters my mind that I am not going to be able to do half Travis Hensley of the things promoted in different publications. I am going to need to get into a lot better shape to try some of these more elaborate and interesting poses. So, it encouraged me to go back to the gym for the first time in about two months. I ran on a treadmill for about 30 minutes, and then I did the first day of my typical weight workout, which manly consists of upper body exercises. This experience has left everything about me sore. Now, I didn’t expect to look like Brad Pitt in Fight Club after one week in the gym. I just thought that I wouldn’t be so sore that it even hurt just lying in my bed. Finding a workout was strangely easy when looking at the beginner’s steps. The Men’s Health Hard-Body plan, the Abs Diet workout plan and L.L. Cool J all have good plans. First phases are similar. The only difference is the time that they allocate to the first phase. L.L. CoolJ suggests five weeks, Abs Diet wants six weeks, and Hard-Body Plan wants 12. I started with the three day a week workout outlined in the Men’s Health Hard-Body Plan. I didn’t make this choice because the cover art features a ripped man with a shaved chest or because they claim to have the leading research for top people in the field (all books claim this), but because this was the most expensive of the three books that I had in my bought. Expensive means quality, right? When I started to run on the treadmill, I started to hear a strange cracking noise. I panicked, thinking that something was wrong with my iPod. I examined it by turning it off and discovered that the noise actually was coming from me. It was my right ankle that was making a strange noise. I hurt it really bad when I played football in high school, but on the treadmill it sounds like I’m running on bubble wrap. Pop, pop, pop. Not good. Hitting the weights didn’t go any better. I couldn’t help but laughing at the strange faces I was making in the mirror. The main laughter came from the number of people around me who had cut their sleeves off of their T-Shirts. Going sleeveless doesn’t make see COUGAR SUTRA, page 7

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The Shell Eco-marathon took to the downtown streets next to the George R. Brown convention center last weekend.

Leaving fossils behind Eco-marthon takes going green to the next level By Christina Yag The Daily Cougar Cars driving thousands of miles per gallon were a local highlight this weekend. Spectators could see over 42 teams driving 48 eco-efficient prototype and urban concept cars on a street course in downtown Houston. Gasoline, hydrogen and solar were some of the energies used to power the vehicles in the Ecomarathon. Two UH teams competed in the prototype category. Weight and aerodynamics help these cars in their quest for efficiency. Urban concept cars are created to simulate actual car and road conditions. An urban concept car might have room for two passengers while a prototype usually has one passenger to keep the vehicle lightweight. “It was very exciting and intense... both

physically and mentally,” mechanical engineer technology senior Ceasar Nunez said after driving a second run Saturday. “I had a lot of support from these guys... It’s a team effort.” The team said they worked hard to get to this point. “The project started in August when it was just a drawing on a piece of paper...,”Nunez said. Nunez has become a role model for younger students and children. Some asked him for tips to get into college. Others ask how to get where he is today. The team recently had the opportunity to meet with the Mayor. “We have to look good.” Nunez said. “It’s UH... It’s Houston.” The competition moved to Houston from California this year. The change meant teams were forced to cope with real road conditions compared to a racetrack environment. The teams welcomed the challenge with

strategies to improve. “Is there anything we can do better with this run…” mechanical engineer technology senior Stephen Zamora said. Decreasing fuel usage, checking for leaks, and reducing friction were among the improvements attempted. Human factors related to operating the car helped improve efficiency as well. UH Alumni and students cheered on the third generation of UH cars. “I’m proud of these guys...” engineering technology senior Michael Jasch said. “I was the first one to do this, we had three people in 2008... I wasn’t expecting this much progression.” “They are learning from their mistakes,” entrepreneurship senior Aarron Light said. UH Team Element 1 was nearly forced out of the race due to a faulty hydrogen cell. see GREEN, page 7

Volume II makes for a great buy By Alvarez Desiree The Daily Cougar The highly anticipated prelude album, Volume Two, which released Tuesday of last week, is charming, upbeat and full of talent. From a ubiquitous folk machine Matt Ward and the delightfully winsome actress, now turned singer, Zooey Deschanel, this album is exactly what musical talent consists of. The match made in Indie music heaven from the soulful folk star Ward and the delightfully doe-eyed actress Deschanel introduced the world to She & Him: Volume One in March 2008. This album took a stand in proving Deschanel’s new role, as a singer was a genius idea. With the actress recently starring in the hit indie film, 500 days of Summer, the album couldn’t have been released at a better time, creating an even bigger fan base. As

National Public Radio puts it, “It’s a recipe for skepticism, before the “play” button has even been pressed”. The pair used experiences from Volume One as a learning tool for creating Volume Two. “We instinctually landed on this process while making Volume One, that Zooey would write and I would produce and arrange. It’s been the most natural extension of our interests and abilities,” Ward said. “Using the back and forth between voices and guitars is the main force of the music, and we both have a great love for using harmonies. I think the songs lend themselves to production styles that I love and that she loves.” What distinguishes the second album from the first is a significant progress-never straying away from their unique sound but adding see SHE AND HIM, page 7

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“We converted from a hydrogen fuel cell to combustion gasoline overnight,” mechanical engineer technology senior Adam Bordelon said. “It was probably a manufacturing problem.” “The fact that we built it in a day… I think we did well,” mechanical engineering technology senior David Bockoven said. “The team had to decide, ‘do we want to quit or do we want to compete.’” The team hopes to replace the hydrogen fuel cell to test its efficiency in the future. An ethanol-based car was introduced to the competition for the first time by Durand High School in Durand, Wis. “We have an ethanol plant in Wisconsin,” instructor Bill Rieger said as he described the project. The team discussed costs and by-product

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deeper more ambitious song writing and musical arrangements. Zooey seemed confident in her vocal range while Ward didn’t hesitate to enhance her wistful romanticism as well as her personality by strategically decorating her voice with his folkcountry acoustics and light oldies “Beach Boys” like orchestrations. Volume Two is a collection

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anyone look stronger and I can’t imagine that it gives improved mobility. The only thing that it seems to do is exposed armpit hair to people just trying to catch their breath. Compared to how all of the first weeks of workout in the gym have gone for me in the past, it went good. The hardest thing came from working out alone. Sometimes the thought that I had worked out plenty and should call it a day entered my mind. This was the hardest thing to get past. The only reassurance that I

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smells, calling ethanol a “clean burning alternative.” Reusing parts helped reduce costs. A solar powered prototype, driving over 4,000 mpg, won most efficient overall and the inaugural people’s choice award. Next year’s goal is to have a solar urban concept car “highway certified- to drive highway speeds,” Purdue University team leader Ted Pesyna said. Side doors and overall appearance are some factors to consider in an urban concept car Pesyna explained. He hopes others will agree. An all girls team was on the track for the first time this year. Safety and Bling awards were earned by the group from Granite Falls High School, Granite Falls, Wash. Spectators can look forward to the innovations on Houston streets again spring 2011. arts@thedailycougar.com

of thirteen tracks all written by Deschanel with the exception of innovatively designed covers: “Gonna Get Along With Out You Now” by Skeeter Davis and NRBQ’S “Riding In My Car”, produced and arranged by Ward. While “In The Sun” was the first single release, turning many heads and ears toward the humble band, the entire album will keep you listening and awaiting news for Volume Three. arts@thedailycougar.com

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By Tristan Tippet The Daily Cougar Sometimes, it’s the little things that can decide a game. The Cougars got a little help early in Tuesday’s game against Texas-San Antonio, but let it all go to waste en route to dropping a 6-5 decision at Cougar Field. Trailing 3-0, the Cougars (12-11) received an extra out in the third inning via a dropped fly ball and turned it into two runs. UH added two in the fourth to take a 4-3 lead and looked well on its way to carrying that momentum deep into the game. The Cougars’ relief staff held onto the slim lead until the ninth inning, when the Roadrunners (10-13) scored three runs on a rally started by a botched third strike. “The relief pitching just wasn’t there in the ninth and sometimes it can be that way,” head coach Rayner Noble said. James Conlee made his second start of the season for UH and was effective the first two innings. But a two-run homer by UTSA’s Ryan Rummel contributed to a three-

run third inning. The Cougars, down three with two outs in the bottom of the third, had only three runners reach base to that point against UTSA soft-throwing lefthander Justin Martinez. UH’s Zac Presley walked on four straight balls to extend the inning and stole second with M.P. Cokinos at the plate. Cokinos hit a routine fly ball to right-center, where UTSA centerfielder Daniel Rockett tracked it down. Rockett, however, dropped the ball, and Presley scored from second. The Cougars scored two in the third and two more in the fourth to take a 4-3 lead. Strong relief work preserved the that advantage until the top of the ninth when Matt Creel came in to close it out. Creel struck out UTSA leadoff hitter Jake Wood on a 1-2 pitch, but the ball got away from Cokinos, who was catching, and Wood reached first base. Pinch runner Eric Johnston advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Jeff Taliaferro and scored on Casey Selsor’s single to tie the

Fighting Words shizzo!

Like most of March Madness nation, my NCAA Tournament bracket is busted. With all of the major programs sitting on the sidelines, I’m forced to choose between Duke, Michigan State, Butler and West Virginia. Butler is on a 24game win streak, meaning the Bulldogs have not lost in 2010 and have managed to upset teams in the tourney because of their ability to draw teams into their pace. But I don’t think that plan will work against the Spartans. Tom Izzo is also a great coach and strategist, so I see Michigan State pulling out the win. West Virginia felt that they should have been a No. 1 seed and I’m inclined to agree. But I can’t count on Duke to continue its horrid shooting. Kyle Singler is as tough as nails and will find

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game at 4. The Roadrunners added two more runs on a single by Tyler Carpenter and a force out. The Cougars scored a run in the bottom of the ninth and had runners at first and second with two outs, but UTSA reliever Kevin Clark struck out pinch hitter Joel Ansley to end the game. “I thought, for the most part,

his touch. Izzo against Krzyzewski is about the biggest marquee matchup left in the Tournament. Both coaches have storied careers on the bench, but it’s Izzo who is able to get the most out of inferior talent and it’s Izzo that can lead the Spartans to cutting down the nets. Duke will not go down without a fight, but the Spartans will do what it takes to get the win. My pick: Michigan State.

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Much like Maurice, my bracket was destroyed after the first day. I didn’t pick any of these teams to be in the Final Four, but I’ll work with it. I’ve been quite impressed with Butler’s play of late. The Bulldogs seem to be comfortable under pressure and in closegame situations. Michigan State

Story time is over guys Cinderella never made it to the ball. Since their last Final Four appearance, the Duke Blue Devils, the only No.1 seed left in the tournament, have stockpiled the talent and momentum to go all the way. Butler, Michigan State or West Virginia is not going to stop the Blue Devils from winning the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devils tore up No. 4 Baylor without the help of their number

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that we bounced back, and guys went out there and pitched well,” Noble said. “We just made poor pitches in critical situations; that was the thing tonight.” UH will return to action when it resumes the Silver Glove Series against in-town rival Rice at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Reckling Park.

This week the Cougars will make their way to Austin where they hope to excel against the best of the best at the Texas Relays. The event will be held at Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium on the University of Texas campus. The team hopes for speedy recoveries for Whitney Harris, Quin’shundolyn McPherson and Joe Irabor as this should be the most competitive meet so far in the outdoor season. Head coach Leroy Burrell said athletes who are from the state look forward to the meet every season because of its history and tradition. “It’s the third largest meet in the country. It’s a big meet for us,” Burrell said. “Texas kids circle that on their calendar every year.” The clock at the previous meet malfunctioned when Errol Nolan crossed the finish line in the 200-meter dash in 18.72 seconds, well below Usain Bolt’s world record of 19.19 seconds. An accurate split could not be produced, but Nolan and his coaches believe he set a personal-best mark.

Zak Presley scored a run and drew two walks against Texas-San Antonio on Tuesday night, but his efforts at the plate could not prevent the Cougars from suffering a 6-5 loss.

is well coached and is no stranger to big games, but Butler is really on a roll, and I’m not sure anyone can stop it. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that Butler continues its streak and knocks off Michigan State. Duke’s biggest challenge came against Baylor on Sunday. Yes, Kyle Singler had a terrible game, but Duke still managed to pull out the victory. West Virginia will be riding the thrill of beating Kentucky on Saturday, but truthfully, Kentucky lost that game with bad shooting from players on whom it could normally count to produce offense. I say Singler gets his groove back and Duke wins. On paper, a Duke-Butler matchup seems like a no brainer. But to me, it’s a coin toss. Judging the Tournament thus far, it doesn’t seem like this is the year for No. 1 seeds. I say Butler wins.

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It’s your turn. Take the poll at thedailycougar.com/sports one scorer Kyle Singler, who had six points in the victory. Explosive guard play by Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith combined for 49 points, which elevated Duke to a level that made Baylor’s height advantage a non-issue. Coach K’s experience and his team’s free-throw shooting ability will be deciding factors in the fourth quarter. Once Duke wins over West Virginia, they will have to play the winner of Michigan State and Butler. Tom Izzo’s magic will stop with Butler. Duke will have no problem when they get to the championship game. The game plan will be the same as the one against Baylor, which was crashing the boards offensively and making every possession count. None of the teams can match up with the athleticism of this Duke team.

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no one will care. Truth be told, this Tournament has been so upset-ridden that I’m more excited about the start of baseball season, and I’m an Astros fan. Do you guys know what that means? I care more about a team that could lose more than 90 games than I do about of a bunch of no-names in college basketball. I know Duke is a perennial power, but I don’t like the Blue Devils and I don’t know why. Michigan State is a nice story with all the injuries the Spartans have overcome, but it’s still Big Ten basketball, and I don’t know anyone who can truly get excited about that. If I had to pick, I’d say Butler wins but sorry Joey — I still take the verdict. And with that, I leave you with my Face Time, courtesy of one Tyrone Biggums.

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All you guys make interesting points, and I like that each of you picked different winners. But since my bracket got busted, I really don’t care anymore, and instead of judging your responses I will school ya’ll on the only two sure things left in college basketball — that Connecticut will win the women’s championship, and still,

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Burrell said he was eager to see how Nolan performs in the competitive atmosphere, but in order for the team to be successful at the meet it must stand united. “I’m really looking forward to see what Errol (Nolan) does, but he needs some support. I know Doug (Kelley) will run well there. I think Jason Perez and Cameron LaCour will too. On the women’s side, Kalyn Floyd and Whitney Harris,” Burrell said. At the previous meet, Burrell placed athletes in alternative events in an attempt to gain fitness. The Cougars fielded two 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay units for both men’s and women’s teams. “We looked at the Rice meet as a training opportunity. We trained Sunday and rested Monday and are going to wind it up Tuesday,” Burrell said. “We really have to perform well as a unit if we’re going to be successful. That’s what we’re going to stress to the athletes. We’re a unit. We need to act as a unit, compete as a unit and we’ll live and die with the results as a unit.” The meet will feature regular individual events but includes several special relays that are not usually offered at meets. The 4x200meter relay, 4x800-meter relay and 4x1500-meter relay are examples. Next week the Cougars are westward bound as they travel to Tempe, Ariz. to compete in the Arizona Invitational held at Arizona State University. sports@thedailycougar.com

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Bailey Watts and the Cougars were unable to come come away with a win against the Rajun’ Cajuns, dropping both games at Louisiana-Lafayette on Tuesday. Gregson singled to start the first game, but quickly sputtered to a hault when she was left stranded at second base. Gregson factored into another wasted opportunity in the bottom of the first, this time picking off ULL’s Erikka Murphy at third base for the second out, and the Cougars came away unscathed.

UH freshman right-hander Bailey Watts (9-6) walked three consecutive batters in the second inning, forcing in a run but escaping further damage by inducing a ground out to end the frame. The Cougars could not gather

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and put the students in situations where they must defend themselves. Instructors use video to correct any techniques the students could improve on because the action is sudden. On the last day of the class, the students go through a simulation where they are faced with multiple attackers and have to fight their way out. To pass R.A.D., students must attend a 12-hour program, which has become problematic, McClinton said, because students don’t want to commit so much time to the class. McClinton said most people want a brief demonstration and the 12hour course can be inconvenient for students. “Like fast food, people want a quick one-hour instruction,” he said. “Trying to give them something short and quick would be a disservice to the participants.” Usually the class has eight to 12 students. McClinton said he wants to make the class fit the schedule of all of its students but has not had a class

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“If we push too much into politics, we risk getting black labeled,” Brosnan said, explaining that he and Szymaszek are trying to enlighten the public as journalists, not activists, and that it is in the hands of the audience to take the next step. The film was first screened at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. UH is the second university to hold a screening of the film. The filmmakers also plan to do a university tour next fall. Because Texas is on the front line in many immigration debates, Szymaszek and Brosnan knew that UH would be the right place to screen the film “In a few years time, UH law students are going to be in the court room fighting these types of cases,” Brosnan said, trusting that this documentary will be enlightening for those who are studying law and will help them understand the situations they

the Cajuns to their first shutout victory in 26 games. In the second game, UH right-hander Baillie Lott took the mound, but the Cajuns continued to produce at the plate and took an early 3-0 lead off of Gabriele Bridges’ three-run homer in the first. Cajuns’ pitcher Donna Bourgeois allowed only one

Cougar to get on base going into the bottom of the fourth inning. In the fifth inning, the Cougars had the bases loaded after a single and two walks, but the threat ended on Ashleigh Jones’ ground out. UL (21-11) tacked on another run in the bottom of the fifth to push the final margin of victory to 4-0.

“We had been making a lot better pitches (last) weekend,” Holas said. “(Tuesday) we had way too many walks and you cannot give somebody that many opportunities. “In that first game, all of their hits produced runs and ours didn’t. We gave up more than we could get back.”

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Come celebrate Christ’s victory over death at

Easter Sunrise Service

7:00 a.m. Sunday, April 4th 2010 Concordia Lutheran Church 4115 Blalock Houston, Tx 77080 (breakfast to be served afterward!) Regular Sunday services: 9:00 a.m.

Fresh Hope Bible Church

“Special Resurrection Power Program” MONTHLY SCHEDULE Apostle D Tyler Brown & husband Lawrence

FIRST SATURDAY April, June, July, August, September, October 2:30pm to 5:30pm

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 330806 Houston, TX 77233

SECOND SATURDAY May, November and December 2010 713.995.4331 2:30pm to 5:30pm Springhill Suites Marriott Prophetic Intercession & Repentance Medical Center Area 1400 Old Spanish Trail Worship, Praise & Communion Houston, TX 77054 http://fhbchouston.ning.com Prophetic Proclamation & Impartation dtylerbrown@yahoo.com Fellowship Gathering & Reception

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Call 713.743.5356

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EASTER WORSHIP – Sunday, April 4 7:45 AM and 10:45 AM

“A Rose in Chaos” Experience Easter Sunday Worship with Pastors John and Evelyn Ogletree at First Metropolitan Church for “A Rose in Chaos” at 7:45 AM and10:45 AM. This is a worship and musical journey about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. We are at 8870 W. Sam Houston Parkway N (on the Beltway between 290 and 249). Call 713-983-7878 or visit the website at www.firstmet.org.