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newsline Voting campaign focused on registered students The Sierra Club’s ReEnergize The Vote, a non-partisan campaign with the goal of increasing youth voter registration and turnout in the 2010 election cycle, are planning to increase their UH participation by having a table registering students every Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University Center, and every Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. “We thought we might only find the most interested students in politics in government and political science classes, but after receiving such a good response in a few liberal arts and communications classes this week, we’re intent on doing our 5-minute presentations in as many UH classes as possible,” Lead Campus Organizer Liana Lopez said.

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THE DAILY COUGAR President Barack Obama put a new meaning to Labor Day when he held a speech tackling the unemployment issue. Obama stood in front of labor unions on Sept. 6 in Wisconsin, and touched on the fall of the working man and the dissipating middle class. After pulling troops out of Iraq and modifying health care plans, Obama is focused on this next big issue. In his speech, Obama said he hopes that Congress will approve his stimulus package sometime before the Nov. 2 recess. He also plans to focus on 150,000 miles of roadwork, along with better rail and air travel infastructure

included in his plan to stir up the economy and create jobs. Education senior Patricia Miller said she sees this as an act of good will, and expects Obama to find the solutions to these problems. “I put my trust in our president and our country. If he says it will help create jobs then I believe he will make the right decision,” Miller said. “As long as it doesn’t cost me anything I’m sure it will help." Obama did assure his audience and the world during the speech that this new project would not be built with their money. It will instead be raised in-house if the package is granted. Obama said in a speech on Sept. 3 at the ECONOMY continues on page 3

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UH College of Pharmacy alumnus Bruce Biundo has been elected Vice President of the Texas Pharmacy Association. Other Pharmacy Cougars newly elected to TPA positions are Carole Hardin-Oliver as Chair-Elect in the Academy of Chain Pharmacists. Also, Molly Graham Minze, A.J. Day, Jennifer Downing and Joseph Maxwell as directors in different academy fields. In addition, alumna May Woo was installed as TPA Speaker of the House, which includes a seat on the TPA board. Icons Set1

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UH found itself in the midst of a media disagreement recently over their decision to purchase the broadcast tower and FCC license of KTRU from Rice University. Faculty, students and alumni from both sides are outraged at both UH and Rice administration’s secrecy. Since the news broke on Aug. 17, Rice students and KTRU supporters have risen up in protest with rallies, meetings and petitions. Now some of UH is stepping up to show the administrations that Rice students aren’t the only ones opposed to the sale. A group of UH alumni and students have created their own online petition specifically targeting President Renu Khator and the UH administration for their involvement in the “secret deal” to buy KTRU. In the petition it states, “by voting to authorize the purchase of KTRU without informing students or the general public prior to the vote, we believe that the UH Board of Regents failed in its responsibility as the governing body of a public institution to keep the community informed of important University decisions.” Both the Rice and UH administrations are being accused of negotiating in secrecy, and disregarding the need for student and public input in the decision. “This is a blemish on the University,” UH Psychology junior Lauren Colmer said. “Taking this channel away from the students not only makes us look bad, but also deprives the Houston music scene of the eclectic music broadcast on KTRU.” Colmer and other KTRU advocates believe that the student-run format of Rice radio allows for a diverse and enjoyable listening experience, unlike the commercially viable music played on most other FM stations. UH and Rice alumni have voiced their intent to cut funding to the universities if the deal goes through. Whether PETITION continues on page 3

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Satanist church want equality, respect The only legal satanic church in Oklahoma will be hosting an event at the Civic Center Music Hall in October that will include a "public satanic exorcism," according to CNN. "Our job is to provide a community and a basis where people can meet and practice their religious beliefs peacefully," said the church's head minister, who wore a mask during the interview to hide his identity." The exorcism is meant to be a parody of the Catholic Church, but the Church of the Four Majesties insists that its church is meant to be taken seriously, CNN reported. One of the key principles of the Four Majesties is that "man created god and that man can destroy god. Thus man is god."

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Strippers protest outside of church "As a Christian community, we cannot share territory with the devil," Pastor Bill Dunfee said. "Light and darkness cannot exist together, so The Fox Hole has got to go." The church has been video taping those in attendance at The Fox Hole and showcasing the videos for the public to see, which has more or less shut down the venue. The strippers claim that they are being judged and have taken to picketing outside the church, fueled by nicotine and potato chips, to protest the church's actions. "We're going to keep coming until

they stop," said one dancer. outside the church. "When they stop, we'll stop." Pastor Dufee says that it's not a personal vendetta against the dancers; instead, he says, it's a battle of morality between right and wrong. Dunfee welcomes the dancers to sit outside his church to their hearts' content, and he hopes that while they are there, he and his congregation will take the opportunity to minister to them.

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Hand surgeon turns himself in, pulls advertisements Michael Brown, a Houston-area hand surgeon and proprietor of the Brown Hand Center, turned himself in on Aug. 24 on the charge of beating his fourth wife. The day before, his marketing department pulled his advertisement from the airwaves, in which Brown tells viewers that he'll care for them the same way he cares for his own family. Years ago, Brown stopped practicing and merely resides as the patent owner of the technology his center uses. Nowhere in his commercials does he say that he no longer practices. "It's a close call," UH law professor Seth Chandler said to the Houston Chronicle, assessing whether Brown's advertisements constitute a violation of the state's Medical Practice Act. "The ads are misleading, but I don't see a slam dunk for anyone looking to prosecute." Compiled by Matthew Keever

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White House that he does see progress in the economy in terms of numbers. “Now, the month I took office, we were losing 750,000 jobs a month,” Obama said. “This morning, new figures show the economy produced 67,000 private sector jobs in August -– the eighth consecutive month of private job growth. Additionally, the numbers for July were revised upward to 107,000.” Obama also emphasized that still more needs to be done. “Now, that’s positive news, and it reflects the steps we’ve already taken to break the back of this recession,” he said. “But it’s not nearly good

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enough.” Obama put emphasis on the Labor Day weekend on his new “no we can’t” motto, when he mentioned the division between the two parties on Capital Hill. Some students on campus feel as if the division between the two parties will prolong economic success. Education senior Samantha Valadez said she feels the pressure build with this issue as she finishes her last year in school. “ I don’t think it will take that long to find a job. I’m in a teaching program," Valadez said. "But for those who aren’t in their profession I feel it would take a lot longer since there is a division in Congress." As mentioned before, Obama put emphasis on small businesses, which he said accounted for over

60 percent of job losses in the final months of last year. “These steps are part of the reason about 70,000 new Small Business Administration loans have been approved since I took office,” Obama said. He recognizes that solving the overall economy issue will not necessarily be a fast one, considering the facts. " As I’ve said from the start, there’s no quick fix to the worst recession we've experienced since the Great Depression," Obama said. "The hard truth is it took years to create our current economic problems, and it will take more time than any of us would like to repair the damage."

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or not the public disagreement will be enough to stop the agreement is still unclear. The petitioners for UH for KTRU have called on the University to “restore openness and transparency to the university’s administration by ending all negotiations with Rice University for KTRU.” The signatures of the petitioners are from a ranage of different areas across the nation. "As a Rice alum, I am deeply disappointed by the decision to eliminate a distinctive piece of Rice and Houston culture," online petitioner Frederick Gray from Colorado said on the KTRU petiton website. "I hope that UH will use more careful thought than Rice's shortsighted administration has done here." Some of the local petitioners were specific with their complaints, targeting the fact that UH would change the content of the radio station. "I love public radio, but Houston needs the diversity of KTRU," Christopher Spadone wrote on the petition's website. "Additionally, I would prefer not to have a 24 hour news feed. I love KUHF's current balance." UH alumni who signed the petition shared their thoughts on being longtime listeners. "I have been listening to KTRU since I arrived in Houston in 1980. I understand the reasons why the Rice board sold (the station) and the reasons why KUHF decided to buy. Those reasons are rational," UH alumnus Daniel Massey wrote. "The problem is that a creative non-establishment openminded voice has been silenced." So far, 195-plus signatures have been collected toward the overall goal of 1,000. The online petition is available at http://www.thepetitionsite. com/2/UH-for-KTRU/.

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Terry Jones is having a special barbecue

s if the heated and ongoing debates surrounding the Ground Zero mosque didn't generate enough controversy, Florida pastor Terry Jones is planning to add fuel to the fire by burning a few Qurans this Sept. 11. And despite national opposition of the idea and even the strong discouragement by Gen. David H. Petraeus, Jones is dead-set on throwing the books into a campfire so he and his absurd disciples can sing "Kumbayah." There's little anyone could do to stop Jones from committing his childish "Gah, let's burn 'em and show 'em who's boss" act, as the First Amendment protects both Islam and America haters alike. Petraeus had our soldiers in mind when he urged the Dove World Outreach Center pastor to quit his shenanigans. Petraeus stated that the message communicated by Jones can further endanger the lives of our soldiers overseas and evoke global violence. The most we could do now is send Jones a little "F*** You!" message in hopes his actions wouldn't entirely degrade the image of Americans internationally. Hey Cee Lo, mind if we modify the lyrics to your song? Above all, the important concept here is to understand that burning the Quran won't accomplish anything. But we're sure most of us understand that already. See, the one sentiment shared by Americans (including Jones) is that everyone wants radical Islamic terrorists to perish. While that's agreeable in just about all aspects, Jones fails to realize that the Quran is read and venerated by more than just radical Islamists. The Quran is actually regarded as the holy book by all followers of Islamic faith. Oh, and almost all Muslims just happen to be peace-loving individuals. The more you know, Terry Jones! Really though, just because American flags are being torched overseas doesn't mean any American should respond in the same manner. Issues such as these don't cool off when fire is literally fought with fire. Let the leaders duke it out with a little diplomacy. Maybe they can engage in more peace talks. And maybe the media can stop exploiting the issue any further. Yeah, we'll shut up now.

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Some find stimulants to be unfair

sk anyone if they take a stimulant and most people will have to say yes. Why? Well, who doesn't take a little caffeine in the morning? Either in coffee or tea — or for the more direct approach, caffeine pills, stimulants give you the David alertness to get up and go. Haydon However, an unavoidable tolerance builds up and then causes you to need caffeine just to function like you did before you ever started. If you quit you'll be worse off from withdrawal, so the only choices are to keep taking the same amount, which will only make you as good as anyone not taking it, or increase the dose, thereby damaging your heath over time. Now imagine everything just mentioned times ten. Welcome to amphetamines. Adderall, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine are forms of amphetamines, psychostimulants similar to caffeine and nicotine. These are drugs with cognitive enhancing properties. For those not taking stimulants, cognitive enhancing drugs act as brain food that may aid in focusing. However, the difference between caffeine and amphetamines is stark. Legally, amphetamines treat ADD,

ADHD, narcolepsy, and a few other obscure syndromes. Once discovered by those who are not legally prescribed, stimulants may have a high potential for recreational use. Recreational use may be the product of those who make the connection to its academic performance enhancing abilities. Sure, this is the drug your parents and teachers probably want you to take, but there is a divide between most doctors and students on the issue. Some advocate the widespread use of amphetamines since the world could easily do with more clear-thinking individuals; others point out the temporary fix that these drugs bring, as well as the health concerns over extended use. If used as prescribed, amphetamines may increase a student's ability to focus for extended periods, leading to increased academic performance. However, some students resort to abusing these stimulants, ingesting high doses for last minute cramming, a method not recommended by most physicians. Take a few more than recommended, and you can cram enough to just remember what you need for an exam the night before. However, cramming doesn't help you retain information in the long run. Not to sound like a prescription medication ad, but

amphetamines aren't a cure. Using stimulants as a crutch will slowly weaken your natural ability to do without it, and as with many drugs, there are withdrawal syndromes, side effects, and health concerns. This is where the cost of taking heavy stimulants will catch up with you: tolerance. Over time it will take increased doses to get the same effects, which will only increase the chances of abuse and overdose. This is what students have come to, using alternatives to eating, sleeping, and studying to get the highest grades possible. It's not difficult to see why many consider stimulants performance enhancers, and why there is an growing underground market for students. Some might say it's an unfair advantage equal to athletes using PED's. Inevitably, the use of amphetamines is a personal decision. In an academic setting, it can create an unfair advantage. In the end, if you're not affecting or infringing on anyone else's freedom, what right does society have interfere with what you put in your body? David Haydon is a Political Science junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com.

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I can understand if there's a need , but I think a lot of students want to use prescriptions, they don't need to. Ben Heidora Undecided Freshman

I think they're just trying to find an easy way out. I'm already used to school; it's not a big deal. You're pretty much cheating to get better, why not do it the natural way. Robert Castro Journalism freshman

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Linebacker aims to take squad to new territory 'Quick Draw McGraw' leads the charge for UH's defensive unit Christopher Losee

The Daily Cougar As a defensiwwve team captain, middle linebacker Marcus McGraw exemplifies what it takes to be the leader of the UH defense. McGraw led the team in 2009 with 156 tackles and 75 solo stops, averaging 11.1 tackles per game, good for fifth in the nation. Lingering performances in the final two games of the 2009 season gave McGraw and his teammates motivation for next year. Setting the tone for the 2010 season, McGraw led the Cougars in Saturday’s season opener posting 11 total tackles, four solo, one sack and a forced fumble. “We feel like we have a bunch of unfinished business out there,” McGraw said. "Their last opinion of us is probably not the best, so as a whole that is what we have our mind on coming out here and showing that we are a good team. I think we have a lot to prove to the national audience.” Changes abound McGraw and the rest of the defensive unit migrated to the 3-4 defensive front in the offseason. He said that the transition hasn’t changed his role on the defense, but that practice has helped make adjustments. “When you play with the number one offense in the nation, you have to bring your A-game every day in practice,” he said. “By us doing that, we get better as an overall team. Defensively, the tempo we run helps us get conditioned and in shape for other offenses that do not even run that

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type of stuff." “I think we are better prepared after what happened last year. We put more focus on getting better, and with a new defense we have put a lot more emphasis on trying to be a perfect team and do better than we did last year.” Love for the game McGraw’s involvement with sports started at an early age, and from the start he had his heart set on playing football. “Football has always been my heartbeat,” he said. “It’s the first sport that I played back in little league.” His success in the sport carried on to Bowie High School, where he excelled in more than just football. As a junior and senior, he was selected to all-district first team and helped lead his team to a 13-2 record in his final year. McGraw's talent captured the eyes of Washington State University, as well as Tulsa's, but in the end he made UH his home. “In elementary I played only football, but once I got into high school I couldn’t play basketball, so I did wrestling all the way through my senior year," he said. "I pretty much did sports yearround. Whatever sport came up, I did it," he said. The moments prior to kick-off are usually emotionally charged for players, but McGraw takes a different stance in getting prepared before the game. “I just stay relaxed and listen to my music,” he said. “Usually everybody jumps around five minutes before gametime, I just relax my nerves and empty my head — because come game time, stuff is going to run through it left and right."

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The UH cross-country teams hosted the Johnny Morris Invitational Friday. The women’s team was runnerup, while the men’s team notched third place overall. Kat Ducommun was the top runner for the women’s team, placing eighth overall. Megan Munoz and Starla Garcia were right behind; Munoz finished with an 11 minute, 40 second split, and Garcia was two seconds behind — placing 10th and 11th, respectively. The men’s team saw progress. Nate Pineda broke the 15-minute mark in the three-mile race with a time of 14 minutes, 51 seconds, placing third. David Smith earned eighth place, finishing in 15 minutes, 22 seconds. Cole Bessner finished in 15 minutes, 41 seconds. The Cougars next meet is the Rice Invitational on Sept. 17.

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don’t want much more than to kill every human being, and eventually Nicholson ends up in the body count as well. Even though he very nearly caused Earth’s demise, he still looks pretty good playing a politician. Michael Douglas always acts well, whether he’s being seduced by Sharon Stone or trying to singlehandedly run the stock market. He embodies the president in many ways — he’s good-looking without being overtly attractive, he seems smart and he has great hair. He can also play a scumbag pretty well, JACK'S FACTS continues on page 8

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so that gives him bonus points. In “The American President,” a young Douglas is trying to impress a girl, and of course he does; he looks like Michael Douglas and just happens to be the most powerful man in the world. How could he possibly lose? The best fake president, however, goes to the man most fit for the job in real life. He’s flown starships, saved the world from Nazis and was thrown hundreds of feet in the air from a nuclear explosion — while being safely tucked inside a refrigerator. He is, of course, Harrison Ford and his terrorist-bashing ways only continue in “Air Force

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