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By Robert Garcia The Daily Cougar In an effort to reduce University spending by a projected $17 million over the next two years UH Administration will initiate a mandatory furlough program for all faculty and staff taking effect during the spring 2010 semester. Faculty, staff and student workers currently earning $30,000 or less are exempt from the program. The initiative calls for faculty and staff to take one day off without pay prior to the end of the semester. A voluntary furlough program is set to begin for the summer 2010 semester, allowing for up to three days off without pay. Provost John Antel said the oneday furlough program is projected to save the University roughly $1 million. “We will have to do a lot of other painful cost cutting to even make our cuts for this year,” Antel said. “The furlough program is hopefully only for this year. We do not like to do furloughs or reductions in force unless it is really necessary.” The furlough program is only one measure being taken and outlined in the University’s Cost Saving Plan memo issued earlier this semester, and it is the first time the University has been forced to do something like
this. Although employees required to take the day off understand the need to cut costs, some feel the furlough is unfair. “I am not sure I agree because I do not know what the alternative solutions are being offered,” a hotel and restaurant management professor said anonymously. A mathematics professor, who also wished to remain anonymous, said although the impact to his finances will be minimal, he feels the furlough g g Antel conflicts with the contract that outlines professor salaries. “I am a little conflicted on this point. On one hand, I understand the importance of the University applying cost saving measures to meet current statewide budget shortfalls. But the University also tells professors that they are hired at a certain 9 month salary, and the furlough cuts into this amount,” the professor said. In an e-mail to all UH employees, Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance Carl
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heatre Department students were given a sculptural project in which they created mannequins that represented different time periods in fashion. The students used unusual materials such as toilet paper and tinfoil to create their mannequins. The sculptures are on display in the Cynthia Michelle Pavilion.
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Dean proud of college’s success By Aimee Buras The Daily Cougar For Professor and Dean of the Graduate College of Social Work Ira Colby, there wasn’t just one event, experience or person that influenced his career choice. Colby was born and raised in western Massachusetts and was surrounded by family members who were involved in community services. “There wasn’t one of those ‘aha’ moments,” Colby said. “It was a convergence of many things. I grew up with parents, aunts, uncles and
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Dean of Graduate College of Social Work Ira Colby talks about growing up and his career. others who believed in helping others.” Colby worked his first job at the YMCA and earned his undergraduate degree from Springfield College in his home state. He went on to earn his master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. After receiving his graduate degrees, Colby moved to Texas in 1983 and taught social work at the
University of Texas at Arlington. During his time there, he served as director of the criminal justice program and took an interest in homeless teens who had been forced to leave their homes. “I was asked to take this project on by Child Protective Services in Fort Worth as an outgrowth of my efforts with youth services,” Colby said. “The initial work leads to see DEAN, page 10
One of UH’s most successful researchers is providing the U.S. electric power industry with an advanced technology in superconductivity. Venkat Selvamanickam, a professor at the UH department of mechanical engineering, is developing high temperature super conducting wires that will change the way electric power is utilized. “I’ve been working to make high temperature superconductors into practically useful forms ever since my graduate student days here at UH, began in 1987,” Selvamanickam said. “The ability of a material to carry large amounts of electricity without resistance is an amazing
phenomenon, and once I was drawn into this field, it has been impossible to let go.” Selvamanickam is hoping that the wires will be used in a multitude of ways, ranging from medical imaging such as x-rays to power cables and replacing copper wires with cheaper superconducting wires. “Power cables made with HTS wires can transmit five to 10 times more power in the same volume occupied by conventional cables,” he said. “Hence, instead of trenching expensive metropolitan areas to add more conventional cables to bring more power in, a superconducting cable can be used in place of conventional cable and add more power without the significant see POWER, page 9
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At this year Counsel Ethnic Organizations banquet accounting senior Ashley Dorsey, won the Women of the World Award. American president, it was a big honor to be nominated among many other that are very active on campus,” Dorsey said. Dorsey said she was inspired to work hard from another strong woman, her mother. “Being the first one to graduate from college in the family, I just want her to be proud of me, so it motivates me to work harder,” she said. Keynote speaker Katherine Gaehring, who founded the Parris Gaehring Memorial Scholarship in memory of her son, said people need to find their gifts and their inspirations to achieve greatness. She said her inspiration came from her son. “His presence in my life challenged me, calmed me,” Gaehring said. “None of the extraordinary traits or accomplishments that are now attached to my name would have
911 Gi-Bill increases veteran enrollment By Paulette Ehmer The Daily Cougar The post 9/11 GI Bill is changing the lives of veterans by offering them an opportunity to change, modify or enhance their careers. After they are discharged from the military, many veterans find themselves looking for ways to make a mark in society as a civilian. The GI bill offers students a housing stipend up to $1,545, paid tuition and a book stipend up to $1,000. This affords veterans an opportunity to return to school full time without the burden of working a full-time job. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee spoke at the Veterans Entrepreneur Seminar on April 7 and said the bill gives veterans the opportunity to be vital parts of the economic community. “I believe that their training and dedication to their nation makes them a real asset,” Jackson-Lee said. “It’s a road to success, and I would encourage our veterans to take advantage of it.” UH has seen a significant increase in veteran enrollment as a result of this program, and the UH Veterans Services Office offers an assortment of services to assist veteran students transition into college life. The UHVSO is an educational center that supports student veterans
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and their families and provides annual programming, workshops, seminars, work-study employment and scholarship research. “In the past, we had a daily walk-in population of 175,” UHVSO Director Allen Grundy said. “Now we are at approximately 240 (veterans) per week utilizing computers, study areas or just visiting to shoot the breeze with fellow veterans.” UHVSO also has an active student organization on campus called the Veterans Collegiate Society, which consists of approximately 800 veterans. For some veterans, going from the desert to the desk is extremely difficult and may almost seem an insurmountable challenge. But through the funding of the GI Bill and the assistance from the UHVSO, they have help for the challenges that lie ahead. “Through our many referrals in such things as academic assistance, psychological and career testing assessment, family support and referral to outside veteran agencies, it allows the veteran to get help (and) heal their wounds as they transition from (the) military to the academic world with ease,” Grundy said. “The VSO is a place to discuss their particular issues as a veteran.” news@thedailycougar.com
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ever come to fruition if it were not for my greatest gift. A gift is extraordinary because of its extension. It goes beyond us.” Melissa Jackson, who also lost her child, shared a clip from a documentary she made on the subject of domestic violence, the cause of her nephew’s death. “Domestic violence affected my family for generations, but when it hit the fourth generation, my twoyear-old nephew was killed,” she said. Entertainment was provided by the Malayalee Students Organization, the Indian and Pakistani Students Association, the Vietnamese Students Association, the Nigerian Students Association and the Theta Nu Xi Sorority, which performed traditional dances from its members’ native countries. news@thedailycougar.com
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It was a colorful night as faculty and students celebrated UH’s diversity and strong women at the Women of the World Banquet organized by the Council of Ethnic Organizations on Tuesday. The banquet, which was held in honor of Marquerite Ross Barnett, UH’s first black female president, embraced the theme of “Looking Through the Kaleidscope” by letting students represent their native countries through traditional music, dance and outfits. The event included a fashion show in which students modeled their country’s native attire. The countries represented included India, Vietnam, China and Nigeria. Scholarships, as well as the Women of the World Award winners, were announced. Ashley Dorsey, president of the UH chapter of NAACP, won the Women of the World Award for her continued involvement in on-campus activities and activist projects with the NAACP and the National Association of Black Accountants. “Being that it was in remembrance of the first African-
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English law shows bad judgment Before the dissolution of England’s Parliament Monday, a procedure known as “wash-up” had been taking place. The term describes a legislative process in which bills can laws quickly Michael Padon become by bypassing normal debate in both houses of Parliament. The Digital Economy Bill was one of the bills that made its way into the law just four days before Parliament’s dissolution for the country’s May 6 elections. The bill, which was met with staunch opposition, laid out specific ways for copyright holders to go after peer-to-peer media pirates and for Internet service providers to block Web sites hosting pirated content. ISPs are required under the bill to immediately send warning letters to accused peer-to-peer users. After sending letters for one year, ISPs will implement “technical” measures to stop users, including speed throttling. These measures are designed to prevent subscribers from “using the service to gain access to particular material, or limits such use,” according to the bill. The bill also grants England’s High
Court the power to order Web blocks against any site, for a number of vague reasons, including “any issues of national security raised by the secretary of state.” There are many parts of the bill that are significant when it comes to digital age the world is in, and the idea of pushing this legislation through at the last minute with little debate is ridiculous. Policy makers in many countries have proven, especially regarding copyright law, that they have no understanding of the technology for which they are making laws. U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens proved this to be true when he coined the phrase “series of tubes” to describe the Internet. The bill does contain various methods of protection for the public, but this is still a dramatic change from the current Internet regulation policy in place in England and should be properly debated. In order for a bill to become a law in England under normal circumstances, it must be debated in both the House of Lords and the House of Commons three times. The bill passed through its second debate after less than 40 of the 646 members of the House of Commons
showed up. Conservative Party members who pushed the bill through have promised that they will shore up the bill after the elections, should any problems arise. The most vocal opposition to the bill has come from a major digital rights advocacy organization in England, Open Rights Group. The group changed the homepage of its Web site to show a simplified message of the proposed bill, addressed by Parliament to the citizens. It focused on the arbitrariness of the Internet disconnections and the fact that any appeals process will have to be paid for out of the disconnected users’ pockets. Overall, the bill reflects the ignorance and impatience with which legislators view technological regulation. Contrary to their beliefs, it is not something to be taken lightly and passed into law with little debate at the last minute. Legislation should be carefully considered and debated; processes should be implemented so that they do not require constant revision. Michael Padon is an engineering sophomore and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com
People need to observe dating rules I recently went on a terrible date. The guy was late, forgot his wallet, monopolized the conversation and brought up political opinions very different from my own all over the Liz course of the first Price hour. After paying the $40 dinner tab, I left the restaurant wondering where all the gentlemen in the world have gone. There are plenty of men who are raised to be polite and respectful toward women; they open doors and know how to speak appropriately to women. Unfortunately, this type of man seems to be a deteriorating breed. Conversely, many women expect men to spend endless amounts of money catering to their every whim and
need, regardless of the man’s financial situation. As society progresses toward equality between the sexes, the gender boundary lines are becoming increasingly blurry, as do expectations of men and women in the dating world. For many people, the dating world is a daunting place. People who are single want to be dating, people who are dating want to be single and those who are married are just happy to be out of it all together. It’s a world of complicated rules no one knows, made only more complicated by the fact that traditional expectations of men and women aren’t in place anymore. Many people disagree on certain key factors in the dating world, such as when it’s appropriate to sleep with
another person, or how soon and often to contact someone. There are some things, however, that nearly everyone agrees on. The rules of chivalry apply to each and every dating situation; politeness is key to successful romantic encounters. Men are expected to open doors for women, pull their chairs out and walk them to the door at night. Women are expected to express gratitude for the effort a man puts into a date. Being open and conversational are also necessary. As with any social situation, one needs to put their cell phone away and stay positive throughout the course of the date. Bringing in the baggage of past failed relationships or the gloomy frown from a failed test will get you nowhere. see PRICE, page 5
ne of UH students’ favorite punching bags is at it again. Aramark, which controls all on-campus dining establishments, has decided to cease all sales of tobacco products on campus, according to individuals familiar with the situation. This is not a result of lagging sales but rather an attempt to turn the campus into a smoke-free environment. While it’s a common misconception that journalists are a caffeine-consuming, nicotineaddicted bunch, that isn’t exactly the case. Still, we at The Daily Cougar have to question the method to Aramark’s madness. Our conclusion of this move: epic fail. Not only is Aramark removing its most profitable product from campus shelves, it’s also losing business in an indirect way. Smokers are not going to quit out of inconvenience; they are simply going to adjust their purchasing habits. And students aren’t going to say, “Hey, let me buy my stogies at this corner store on Cullen and my bottled water and gum on campus.” No, they are going to do all their shopping at one place and get their goods at a much cheaper rate. So, students should actually be thanking Aramark for saving them some money. For once, UH and one of its partners are thinking of the students, and with the national economy still a ways away from fully recovering, this novel idea hits the spot. In all seriousness, these heavy-handed tactics almost always end up backfiring, and this one will eventually follow suit. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone if the C-Store in the University Center Satellite folds within the year, or at least adjusts its hours of operation due to a decrease in revenue. Rather than trying to make it harder for students to obtain cigarettes, UH should focus on designating certain areas as “smoke-free” or place receptacles in smoking “hotspots” around campus. The latter would help eliminate the abundance of discarded butts that already make the campus uglier and give the janitorial staff more work to do. But hey, who knows, this plan may end up working. After all, keeping certain parts of the city and state “dry” of alcohol sales has curtailed alcohol consumption, right?
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Ask_alexx, I’ve been with my boyfriend for a little less than six months, and he proposed to me. He says he wants to make it official as soon as possible, but we’re both in school. I just don’t see myself getting married right now, but I do love him. Although he proposed, I still don’t have a ring, but he promises to get me one soon. How do I tell him that I want to be with him still even though I am not ready for an engagement? Sincerely, The Wannabe Bride
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Dear Wannabe Bride, I am not completely surprised with all of the wedding talk going on in a relationship still in the honeymoon phase. A wedding is a huge commitment by both parties as it is a symbol of your undying love and devotion for one another, no matter what the circumstances
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When it comes to who is expected to pay on the first date, opinions vary. But in a survey conducted by dating services FastLife and Lavalife of more than 400 singles, it was found that 66 percent of women expect men to pay on the first date. Men, regardless of what you believe, understand that most women are expecting you to pay up on the first date; doing so will work in your favor. Women like confident men, and no matter how outwardly feminist they may seem, most like to be treated like a princess.
may be at any given time. It’s a huge commitment that involves a lot of energy and effort that I am sure your boyfriend doesn’t understand at this time. Love is an undying powerful force between two people that can’t be broken or misused in any way and it especially can’t be rushed. Six months, a year, or two years down the road, and that love between the two of you has to be still alive in order for it to work. As that time passes by, you’ll both see whether or not you want to make this an ever-lasting partnership. [screeching halt] Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! You don’t have a ring on that finger? Did you not hear one of the greatest singles of all time, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by Beyonce? Nothing is official until you have that ring on that finger! NO RING, NO ENGAGEMENT! SIMPLE AS THAT! http://askalexx.thedailycougar.com
»»Tenneco Lecture 2010 I attended the Tenneco Distinguished Lecture by Dr. Fernando Quevedo of The University of Cambridge, UK. Dr. Quevedo is also the newly appointed director of Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP),
Women, you need to understand that being rude, whining and complaining will get you nowhere. Men are simply turned off when a woman is negative throughout the course of a date. Beyond these rules of the game, the only way to make it to the finish line is to dwell on past experiences, remember the rules of basic social interaction and follow your heart. If you heed this advice, you’re at least guaranteed to not have the horrid details of your bad date in the University newspaper, at the very least. Liz Price is a communication junior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com
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which actively promotes research and education in the under-development countries, particularly countries from Africa. Dr. Quevedo presented the outreach effort involving distribution of on-line lectures and affordable access to research e-journals. In addition, ICTP provides associateships to pre-doctoral students from underdeveloped countries for them to experience research in Europe. Their services have indeed impacted deeply into the heart and soul of thousands of young researchers in the underdeveloped world. Bravo, Dr. Quevedo! This is the change we need!
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“Why all of this anti-Roman Catholic press? I guess it has to do with the envy that Protestants have against the Millenarian Catholic church. If it wasn’t for the Roman Catholic Church, there wouldn’t be any of all these so called Christian Protestants ...” — Daily Cougar User “backfire”
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»»Religion in the Congo Christianity is the largest religious demographic for the Democratic Republic of Congo with 80 percent of the people following. Most of the Christians are Roman Catholic with 50 percent of the Christian population. Protestantism follows with 20 percent and the smallest portion is Kimbanguist. The remaining 20 percent are either Muslims or follow traditional beliefs.
“No, I’m pretty certain it was only due to the bullying; someone does not take their own life out of the blue for no reason. As I said, give people some credit nowadays. They usually think things out now much more thoroughly rather than acting out rashly in these situations. If she killed herself then it must have really been that bad (and the reports would support this hypothesis, given that her tormentors still had the gall to mock her after her death.)” — Daily Cougar User “Zed”
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On Campus From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Blaffer Gallery 2010 School of Arts Master Thesis Exhibition. The Admission for this event is free for more information e-mail kveneman@uh.edu or go to blaffergallery.org.
Around town Come see Owl City play at 7 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Theater located at 520 Texas St. For more information call 713-230-1600 or visit www.verizonwirelesstheater.com for tickets. Adult Swim presents Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live! at House of Blues at 7 p.m. The show costs $15 for General Admission, $20 for Standing Room Only, $25 for Floor and $ 25 for reserved. The House of Blues is located at 1204 Caroline Street. For more information, call 888402-5837
At the movies Kick-Ass (R) with Aaron Johnson and Nicolas Cage, and Death At a Funeral (R) with Chris Rock and Martin Lawrence.
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AROUND TOWN Singer and Songwriter Michael Franks will perform at 8 p.m. at the House of Blues. Tickers range from $20 for a 4 pack Standing Room, $25 for Standing Room Only, $35 to $45 for Reserved, $55 for Floor and $75 for Golden Circle. Contact 888-402-5837 for more information. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sky Eats Airplane will be playing at Wired Live (formally known as the Meridian) with special guests Drop Dead Gorgeous, Motionless in White, Attila, Sleeping with Sirens, and At Calvary. Tickets cost $12 for advance and $14 at the door. For more information, call 713-225-1717.
18SUNDAY AROUND TOWN Puddle of Mudd with special guests Saliva, Burn Halo and The Veer Union perform at the House of Blues at 7 p.m. Ticket costs range from $20 for a 4 pack of General Admission, $25 for General Admission Purchased In, $30 for General Admission purchase on the day of show, $40 for lower balcony and upper balcony. For more information, call 888-402-5837. Come check out the last day of the 43rd WorldFest IHouston Independent International Film Festival at AMC Studio 30 at 2949 Dunvale. For more information, visit www.worldfest.org. Prices and times vary.
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While the members of the group spent most of their time in Argentina helping displaced and unemployed people, they still set aside time to do a little sight seeing, namely in Buenos Aires.
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By Feliks Starikov The Daily Cougar This past spring break, university students from across the state were given the opportunity to fundraise and assist impoverished Jewish communities in Argentina. Five UH students ––Tanya Kazansky, Jake Levy, Nina Vysotskaya, Zhenya Gelman and myself–– participated in this alternative spring break sponsored by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. JDC is an international relief organization that offers assistance to Jewish communities all over the world. JDC’s program in Argentina has been active since the country’s 2001
economic disaster, which sent much of the Jewish middle class into a state of poverty. We did not know a great deal about this organization before the trip, nor did we understand the true meaning of taking such an expensive and seemingly inefficient route to community service. The trip was a puzzle with missing pieces, in constant assembly. As each puzzle piece was placed, we gained an additional piece of enlightenment about what the trip and our entire experience was truly about. We were part of the JDC’s investment into educating Jewish students about other Jewish communities around the world, and encouraging and inspiring a philanthropic mentality and a desire to
do service for the Jewish comminutes both at home and abroad. Prior to the trip, we raised several thousands of dollars and collected children’s essentials to take with us on the trip. When we arrived in Buenos Aires, we took a 5-hour bus ride to Basavillbaso. Originally settled by Jewish immigrants, Baso now has a very small population of Jews, many of whom live in poverty. Our first project was to paint an old Synagogue that was in a dire need of restoration. During this time, we got to truly know the friendly and inspirational community that surrounded us. The experience was absolutely unreal. see ARGENTINA, page 7
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Sex fantasies, a touchy subject Threesomes, furry costumes, that person who sits next to you class and all the other things that make it on the long list of things that should only appear in your mind. Travis These ideas, Hensley which seep into your thoughts while you’re daydreaming or engaging in sex, are not strange; everyone has a sexual fantasy. Yet no one openly talks about them. This presents a problem when it comes to fulfilling your sexual fantasies. So, before you get your handcuffs and rent a big bird costume, you have to understand that there is a
difference between reality and fiction. Some things need to be kept between you and your Internet search history. In addition to outrageous fantasies, people also need to understand that no celebrities are going to have sex with them. A good gauge for determining what is fiction is to tell a friend who can keep a secret. If you can’t find courage to ask them, or their response is, “I am pretty sure people get arrested for that,” then you either need to find an alternative or keep it in your head. Once you talk to someone, you learn that there is difference in what you want to do sexually, and what you’re
willing to do. Know where to draw your lines and never cross them; this is even more important when it comes to fulfilling someone else’s desires. Never let yourself be degraded for another’s benefit. Self-respect is more important than any relationship will ever be. The next step is to find someone to do this with. When in a relationship, talking about sex is more important than actually having sex. If there is no discussion, then there is no way your sex life will improve. However, there is the potential to end up in a really big fight if you go about it the wrong. Some see SEX, page 7
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During our breaks, we often visited locals in their homes. The Houston group of students visited a local woman named Rachel, an elderly recipient of the assistance JDC offers. Our meetings with her were eye opening. The conditions that she and her family lived in were below any kind of standard we could relate to. But despite the apparent difficulty of her situation, she was extremely inspirational with her optimism and good spirits. This experience made all of us realize that this was more than just a trip to “help out.” This was a first-hand look into the pressing issue of poverty. We were completely caught off guard, and saw the puzzle pieces of this trip
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subjects to avoid are body type preferences, what an ex did, what your ex never let you do and the addition of another person. The right way to go about this is to form good habits for communicating with your partner for everything. Bad habits include never speaking your mind and talking only about immediate goals and yourself. Good habits come from spending most of your time communicating face to face. With the introduction of text
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come together a bit more. After Buenos Aires, we traveled to Lador Vador, a Jewish retirement center funded by the JDC that had a day care for needy children five and under. At the Baby Help Center we were able to stock the shelves with supplies we had brought with us from Texas. No amount of material worth could ever equal the intrinsic reward we felt when looking at those little smiles. We also visited with the residents at the retirement home and ate dinner with various philanthropists from the world over. The amount of negligence and poverty that strangled this community was almost unbearable to see. Fortunately, there was relief like this soup kitchen that the JDC provided for anyone there. Along with helping communities, the JDC also helped create jobs by building a kosher
factory that makes Argentine cookies called Alfajores. We also enjoyed Argentine sightseeing, the night life, the incredible cuisine and of course each other’s company. Gelman said she was amazed by how everyone came together and became friends. “We did not all know each other in the beginning, but by the end we were already planning road trips to each other’s schools,” she said. By the end we understood that this trip was more than just having students like ourselves, volunteer in a foreign country. It was an investment, a token of faith that we would remember the experience and use as a catalyst to living a life that includes community service, philanthropy and education.
messaging and social networking, this is becoming a lost art. These are enemies to a productive talk about sex. There needs to be an immediate response when talking about sex. Waiting around is only more detrimental to the situation. The most important part of communicating is being able to tell someone no and to accept being told no. No is the word that should be most respected in the relationship dictionary. It means exactly that what it intends. It does not mean try harder. Don’t always say yes in your relationship, that is how you end up crossing a line with yourself.
But if you’re told yes, you have to be carful with how you progress with realizing your fantasy. Go slowly; do not jump into things full force. For example, if you want to hand cuffed, start with a set you can untie with your hands bound. Then, move to only one hand cuffed. Then, if you are comfortable with all of these steps, go for it. You have to carefully adjust to things that are outside the comfort level of your sexual norms. If not, there is the risk of turning a fantasy into a nightmare.
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UH gears up for a tough set of races By John Brannen The Daily Cougar Head coach Leroy Burrell and his Cougars make their way to Baton Rouge, La., where they will take part in the LSU Alumni Gold Invitational at Bernie Moore Track Stadium on Friday and Saturday. Some of the Cougar’s top runners were absent at last weekend’s meet in Arizona, but Burrell said he plans on utilizing his best lineup this weekend at LSU. One of Burrell’s wishes for the meet is to see Ciera Johnson trim a few seconds off her 800-meter time. “She ran 2:07 at indoors, so we’d like to see her meet or beat that performance sometime as we get closer to the championship portion of our season. We think she can be an NCAA qualifier, but she’s got to put herself in that position,” Burrell said. Cameron LaCour has struggled to break the 14-second mark in the 110-meter hurdles. Burrell said he attributes it to a rookie slump but is optimistic about how LaCour will perform this weekend. “Indoors, Cam came on pretty strong and ran really well the last couple weeks of the season. The field effect you have to deal with, the race is longer and fitness is a bit more of a factor, and you have wind to contend with as well. I expect him to break 14 (seconds), but sometimes freshman hit a bit
of a wall there between the indoor and outdoor seasons. I think this weekend, though, we should see some improvement,” Burrell said. Tyron Carrier and Isaiah Sweeney will be busy with football duties this weekend, so Burrell said he hopes the men’s 4x100meter relay puts forth its best effort without their two vital pieces. “On the men’s side right now, we’re kind of just holding steady until we get Isaiah and Tyron back. We’re going to field a team, but we aren’t going to be what we can be until we have our best guys out there,” Burrell said. Burrell said Carrier will be missed in the men’s mile relay and sees better days ahead. “Without the guys, we don’t have as much depth, so we have to pick and choose our spots. We certainly think we can field a 3:06, 3:07 team, but we need Tyron to do that, so we probably won’t see it until the end of the season,” Burrell said. For the women’s team, the return of Grecia Bolton and Whitney Harris should provide an improved performance from last weekend in the 4x100-meter relay. “(On) the women’s side, we settled on a lineup. Grecia Bolton and Whitney Harris were out last weekend. Once we get those two back, we expect to be running a 43,” Burrell said. The addition of Brittany Wallace to the 4x400-meter relay team, according to Burrell, should
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Junior pole-vaulter Shannan Arnold will be among the Cougars competing in the LSU Alumni Gold Invitational this weekend in Baton Rouge, La. be an exciting prospect, and he is eager to gauge her progress. “(In the) 4x4 on the women’s side, we’re working Brittany Wallace in more; she’s a hurdler who we red-shirted for indoors, and I think she’s going to be a big factor for us once she gets in shape,” Burrell said. “That team is certainly capable of running 3:33.
It’s just a matter of settling in on a lineup and the order and getting in the right race.” The host team, LSU, has a No. 8-ranked men’s team, and the women’s team is ranked third in the country. Burrell said he wants his team to challenge LSU. “They’re pretty deep and always have a solid group.
They’re a couple years removed from winning the national championship on the women’s side. They‘re going to compete; we can be very competitive with LSU especially on the women‘s side, so that’s what we expect to do,” Burrell said. sports@thedailycougar.com
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Houston’s Caleb Ramsey leads the Cougars with a batting average of .356, but that number would be a more accurate reflection of his skill at the plate if he, along with all college players, were required to use wooden bats.
Two Saturdays ago, on April 3, the Vanderbilt Commodores were playing the Florida Gators in a baseball game. Vanderbilt’s pitcher, Corey Williams, Tristan Tippet after following through on his pitch, took a line drive shot off the side of his right knee. After he was hit, he fell straight down on his stomach, with his right leg balanced in the air. Amazingly, he was still able to make a throw to first while he was lying down with his right leg suspended. Williams couldn’t move his leg and had to be carted off the field in a chair and, obviously, had to have surgery. That’s just one more reason to consider taking the aluminum bat out of the collegiate game. An aluminum bat, in the hands of a strong 20-year-old spending most of his time in the weight room, is like a weapon. Even a ball hit by an elementary school kid can be dangerous, but they’re generally not as strong as a college player. As seen with Williams, a ball coming off an aluminum bat swung
by a 190-pound 20-year-old can do considerable damage. With an aluminum bat, a ball can hit almost anywhere on the barrel and it can go a long way. With strong, talented players at the collegiate level using an aluminum bat, you constantly see high, unrealistic scores. In a Feb. 26 game against Santa Clara, the Cougars had a 17-6 lead after the sixth inning. The Cougars ended up winning 17-9. In that same game, UH’s Joel Ansley hit what was basically a slow popup that ended up going over the right field wall for a home run. Just this Tuesday, Houston had a 7-0 lead after three innings over Texas San Antonio. Then the Roadrunners scored seven in the fourth and fifth innings. The score was 10-7 after five innings. The Cougars ended up winning 14-8. Sure some teams and pitchers simply have off nights and players at the collegiate level are at that level for a reason, but no team should score see TIPPET, page 9
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Prof. gives insight into historical figure By Joachim Clarke The Daily Cougar Professor Francesca D’Alessandro Behr, Associate Professor of Classics and Italian Studies at UH, spoke about the historical figure Cato the Younger and how he fit into history on Tuesday during a lecture at the Honors commons. Behr was recently awarded the 2010 Ross M. Lence Teaching Award. This award is given to the teacher who shows excellence in all aspects of teaching in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. In a brief introduction, Richard Armstrong, Associate Professor of Classical Studies in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, praised Behr for her work. “(The award) is not just a tribute to her hard work in the classroom: she has been involved in many programs with her work with the Honors College and Women’s Studies, but it is also a tribute to my genius for making sure that she got hired,” he said, drawing laughter from those in attendance. In a lecture titled “Remembering Liberty: Cato the Younger in Lucan, Dante and Addison,” Behr went into great detail about the life of Cato the Younger and how he was viewed by future historical figures such as Cicero, Dante, Addison and George Washington as a defender of the Republic. Once Pompeii was killed, Cato was the leader of the republican army. He fought against Caesar coming into Rome to start the civil war, but in the end, he was defeated. The republic perished and Cato decided to take his own life. He did not want to live with the new political situation in Rome. Yet it is not his defeat that stands
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construction cost.” Selvamanickam was the chief technology officer at SuperPower Inc. before he returned to UH in 2008. The New York based power company signed a research agreement with UH to establish itself in Houston with a power plant in the Energy Research Park at UH. Selvamanickam will take the position of chief technical advisor presiding over the plant’s development and research of technology. He has received awards including the Presidential Early Career
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so many inconsistent runs. It is kind of like arena football. Nobody really takes arena football seriously, because both teams usually score 40 to 50 points a game. The sport is designed for offense, so no one can really tell who is the best quarterback. It’s hard to tell who has the best natural ability. It’s the same with the aluminum bat in baseball. It gives hitters a distinct advantage over pitchers. The offensive numbers become so
out in the minds of historians, rather the fact that he stood up to Caesar and held true to his ideals. “The picture of Cato is not complete without a mention of Stoicism,” Behr said. “The man who is just and good is the one who can best control himself. Once he has obtained that control over himself, he can lead his life in whatever direction he chooses.” This is the philosophy that many historical figures admired in Cato. Behr said his steadfastness in his ideals make him a primary reference in that regard. “He is this solid rock,” she said. “He is this light which has its own splendor.” Behr also spoke about Cato in Dante’s Divine Comedy and Joseph Addison’s Cato, and of George Washington and how he was a great admirer of Cato’s. “After the revolt of Newburgh, he employed Cato’s words to convince his officers, who had not been paid and wanted to separate themselves from the war, to join back into the war,” she said. She also said Washington staged a production of Joseph Addison’s Cato during the winter of 1777 in Valley Forge. “I always wondered why Washington would stage Cato,” Behr said. “This is a tragedy about defeat of the republic. Not exactly the best play to lift soldier’s morale. But I feel that Washington felt particularly close to this hero and knew he was fighting for a good cause. “Perhaps he wanted to send the message to his soldiers that ultimately, results do not matter if you want to fight for the best possible cause,” she said. news@thedailycougar.com
Achievement Award in 1996 and was also named the Superconductor Industry Person of the Year in 2005. Despite his success, Selvamanickam said he is driven by the advancement of the technology rather than his own individual awards. “The thrill of reaching a stretch goal and being the first one to do so is unmatched by any award,” he said. “I feel that these awards are recognition to my team that has executed the plans at a consistent high performance level that enabled us to create multiple world records and world firsts in (this field).” news@thedailycougar.com
inflated that it is hard to distinguish the best hitters, and on the other end, the pitchers are unfairly perceived as incapable. It is difficult to tell who is ready for the Major Leagues. What makes the wooden bat special is that it has a small sweet spot, and if you hit it anywhere else, the ball won’t do much. The ability to make contact at just the right spot is true talent. The college game would be better and purer, if players had to rely on their natural talent instead of having the benefit of an aluminum crutch. sports@thedailycougar.com
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Carlucci wrote that the University has “made every effort to minimize impact on our people and avoid layoffs. This furlough program is a necessary step to comply with our budget reduction mandate.” Detailed in the University’s Cost Savings Plan are projected cuts and reductions in departmental travel expenditures by 10 percent, as well as reduction in communication allowance. According to the memo, departmental overtime payments will see a reduction of 40 percent and the University will step up its recycling efforts as well as being
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increased public awareness around the issue of ‘throw away’ teens and eventual state funding for at risk youth services.” Colby moved on to the University of Central Florida after he left Arlington and served as director for the school of social work there. When he pursued the dean’s position at GCSW in 1999, Colby was already familiar with the college. He had worked on projects with previous Dean Karen Haynes on political social work activities in the late 1980s. “The faculty and reputation of the college made it easy to apply,” Colby said. “Its mission and philosophy mirrored my own
proactive in conserving energy usage in all buildings. Also in question with the cost cutting moves are faculty salary increases for 2010. According to an April 9 memo issued by Antel entitled UH Fiscal Challenges, a 3 percent raise for faculty and staff is still a priority. The Board of g g Carlucci Regents will make a final decision on whether raises will be approved for this year during their May meeting. “We are really concerned with retaining our great faculty. Even though the economy is just starting to
recover, we still see some universities trying to hire our faculty. We did not do raises last year, so two years in a row would be a problem,” Antel said. The University’s cost cutting measures are a result of a decline in both current state funding and projected future state funding shortfalls. Reductions of State University funding are attributed by the Governor’s office to a decline in sales tax revenues. “The governor’s office cited the decline in sales-tax collections as a key factor. Also cited were the uncertainties of the nation’s financial difficulties and a desire to remain fiscally responsible, while protecting taxpayers’ interests,” Carlucci said.
beliefs, and it seemed like a good fit.” GCSW has a nationally recognized graduate social work program and boasts a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize as part of its faculty. Colby said that he is proud of GCSW, the faculty and the students and is enthusiastic about their accomplishments. “Just watching the faculty excel in their work and the students do just absolutely amazing things is what makes me proud,” Colby said. “I get excited when I see what they are accomplishing.” There are two research centers at the college: The Center for Drug and Social Policy Research and the Child and Family Center for Innovative Research. Colby said that when it comes to social research, GCSW is one of the top ranked in the nation.
“Our research will only get stronger,” he said. In addition to leading the way in social research, GCSW administers numerous community projects. Colby said that he hopes these programs, in addition to the handson learning approach that GCSW offers, give social-work students a rich education experience. “I hope that they find this to be a unique experience,” Colby said. “It’s not just about books.” Colby said that he has no intention of leaving GCSW any time soon. “I’ll be here as long as the faculty, staff, students, the University administration and the broader community believe that I have something to offer,” he said.
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