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Deadline to apply for graduation approaching The deadline for applying for Fall 2010 graduation without a late fee is Oct. 29. After Friday, the cost of applying for graduation will increase to $50 from $25, and these students will not be named in the commencement program. To apply online in PeopleSoft, click on the “degree progress/graduation” tab in the menu. The application status will be pending until grades are posted after the semester ends. Additionally, the UH Bookstore is holding a graduation fair for December graduates from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at the bookstore in the UC. — Sara Nichols/The Daily Cougar
Former Secretary of Labor to speak at Rice University Robert Reich, the 22nd U.S. Secretary of Labor, will speak to promote his new book from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Rice University’s James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. Reich worked for the Clinton Administration from 1993 until 1997, and his new book, “Aftershock: The Economy and America’s Future,” challenges the current economic structure and welcomes reform. UH will cosponsor the event, and UH students can attend for free with pre-registration at www.class. uh.edu/econ/Reich. Regular admission is $28 for reserved tickets and includes an autographed copy of Reich’s book. — Jimaniece Ware/The Daily Cougar Got an item for Newsline? Let us know! E-mail newsline@thedailycougar.com
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Weekend robbery suspect sought Campus and Houston police both investigating Joshua Siegel
THE DAILY COUGAR Investigators have a significant lead in their search for a suspect in the Friday aggravated robbery of three UH students. Officials, however, could not comment on what specifically that information was, due to the sensitivity of the case. “We received some information that we think will be quite helpful,” UH Police Lt. Brett Collier said. “So our investigators will be working with HPD.” Normally, the Houston Police Department handles off-campus issues, but in this case campus police will be working in conjunction with HPD because they responded to the call and initially handled the situation. The incident occurred on Friday night around 11:30 p.m. at the 5000 block of Calhoun. The students were crossing the street from Cougar Village to the Bayou Oaks apartments. A male passenger in a white Chevrolet Tahoe stopped them. The suspect exited the vehicle, displayed a semi-automatic pistol and told the complainants to drop their purses ROBBERY continues on page 8
Mayor Annise Parker, along with members of the UH System Board of Regents, celebrated the national recognition UH”s entrepreneurship program received last week . | Photos courtesy of Chase Pedigo
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Bauer program tops rankings Entrepreneurship named on annual list; UH and city officials celebrate announcement Jessel Parra
THE DAILY COUGAR The Cyvia and Melvin Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship program in the C.T. Bauer College of Business made its way to the top of national rankings for the second time in four years. Mayor Annise Parker, Bauer Dean Arthur Warga and many others gathered at City Hall to celebrate the recognition the program received from the Princeton Review’s annual list of programs for Entrepreneur magazine. “We are proud to be part of the Wolff Center, the number one program of entrepreneurship in the nation,” students said in a video played at the event. The program has produced many alumni since it was founded in 1993, many of whom
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expressed their personal feelings about the program. “It’s given me a great network and has helped me launch out,” said Paul Herndon, a 2008 graduate of the program. “When you go out there, you have to make the dream into reality.” Herndon took what he learned from the program and started Intex Flooring, his own company. The announcement is perfect timing for him and his company, he said. “(The announcement) is a huge wave, and we get to ride the wave of entrepreneurship,” he said. Bill Sherrill, founder and co- chairman of the program, said that all of this is possible not because of him, but as “a result of many, many people.” The announcement gives recognition to the work the administration does for the program, but also for the students within the program.
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CLASSic, which aims to unite the various schools and bring students together to support the college. “The Instant CLASSic shall improve the visibility, image, and reputation of (CLASS) through advertising and promotion,” the proposed SGA resolution reads. Plans for the event are still being worked out but, as of Friday, 22 different departments and programs within CLASS have signed up to participate in the fair. Each department or program is expected to add something different to the event to showcase its particular part of CLASS. Jimenez, a creative writing and print journalism senior, said he originally thought the project was too big, but later
was convinced of its merits. “I reluctantly joined them in a meeting with the dean to introduce the idea, expecting it to get shut down,” Jimenez said. “But when Dean ( John) Roberts offered his wholehearted support, I realized that not only was this feasible, but something that the school desperately needed.” CLASS is the largest college at UH and all students are required to take 27 credits of classes that fall inside CLASS as part of their general education courses. In spite of this, it is one of the only colleges on campus that does not have a special event to energize its students and CLASS continues on page 8
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The following is a partial report of campus crime between Sept. 20 and Sunday. All information is selected from the files of the UH Police Department. The information in italics indicates when the event was reported to UHPD and the event’s location. Information or questions regarding the cases below should be directed to UHPD at (713) 743-0600.
Theft/Evading Arrest – Sept. 20, 3:58 a.m. – Lot 6 B — A visitor was arrested for theft and evading arrest following theft of a bicycle and fleeing from officers. The visitor was transported to the Harris County Jail. Traffi c Off ense – Sept. 21, 10:10 a.m. – Lot 18 A — A student reported that someone struck his unattended secured vehicle while it was parked in lot 18 A. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to leave the information required by Texas law. An investigation is underway. Assault, Domestic Violence/Terroristic Threat – Wednesday, 12:23 a.m. – Calhoun Lofts — A student and his female visitor were involved in a physical altercation in the student’s dorms room. No criminal charges were filed in the incident. The student was issued Student Life and Residential Life Referrals and the visitor was issued a campus wide Criminal Trespass warning. Theft – Wednesday, 1:15 p.m. – Science and Engineering Research Center — A student reported that someone stole his laptop computer from a 5th floor room of the Science and Engineering Research Center. There are no suspects or witnesses. Smell of Marijuana – Wednesday, 10:11 – Calhoun Lofts — Following a Smell of Marijuana report at Calhoun Lofts, a student was given Student Life and Residential Life Referrals regarding the smell of marijuana in her Calhoun Lofts room. Four visitors were given criminal trespass warnings for Calhoun Lofts regarding the incident. Criminal Mischief – Thursday, 5:09 p.m. – Lot 19 B – Wilson — A staff member reported that someone
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shattered the window of her unattended secured vehicle while it was parked in lot 19 B. There are no suspects or witnesses. Public Intoxication/Student Life Violation – Thursday, 9:56 p.m. – Lot 1 A — A student was arrested for Public Intoxication following a suspicious activity report involving three students. The student was transported and released to the Harris County Jail. All three students received Student Life Referrals. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor – Saturday, 12:05 a.m. – Cambridge Oaks Apartments — A student received a Harris County citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor while located in the Cambridge Oaks parking lot. The student was also issued a Student Life Referral and was released. Theft – Saturday, 5:59 p.m. – M.D. Anderson Library — A student reported that someone took her unsecured and unattended laptop computer from M.D. Anderson library without her consent. Warrant/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Sunday, 11:42 p.m. – Calhoun Lofts — Three students were detained in connection with a Smell of Marijuana report in Calhoun Lofts. Two of the students were subsequently issued citations and Student Life and Residential Life Referrals for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and the third student was issued a Student Life Referral and Criminal Trespass warning to Calhoun Lofts. All three students were released.
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Cougars set for November start Friday, the head men’s basketball coach released the schedule for the upcoming season. The Cougars will start with an exhibition against Abilene Christian Nov. 6 at Hoffheinz Pavillion, followed by their season opener at home Nov. 12 versus Nicholls State. Their first road trip is Nov. 17 when they travel to Rustin, La., to play Louisiana Tech. Conference play opens up Jan. 5 when the team travels to Hattiesburg, Miss., to play Southern Miss. The regular season ends March 5 at home against Rice. UTEP will host the C-USA Tournament from March 9-12. — Cougar Sports Services
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Senior cornerback notches C-USA defensive honor Cornerback Loyce Means was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week after delivering a solid performance in Saturday’s 42-23 win over Tulane. Means intercepted Tulane backup quarterback Kevin Moore twice in the final minutes of Saturday’s contest. Means returned one interception 42 yards for a touchdown. The picks were his second and third interception for the season. He has nine for his career. He also added four tackles. — Cougar Sports Services
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Men repeat at LSU meet, women earn silver It was a successful trip to Louisiana for the UH men and women’s cross country teams Saturday. With three top-10 finishes, the men’s team won its second consecutive meet title at the LSU Tiger Cross Country Festival. They outscored the host LSU by six points. Nate Pineda led the team with a fifth place. David Smith placed seventh and Anthony Jordan had a 10th-place finish. “They ran pretty smart,” head coach Ryan Turner said in a release. “We went out under control and worked our way up as the race unfolded. LSU competed well. They had the race in hand for almost the entire time. With a half mile remaining, I could see that it was going to be close. Fortunately, our guys were able to pull it out in the end.” The women’s team came into the meet as two-time defending champions. They had three runners place in the top 10, as the team finished second overall. Brandi Witte finished in fifth place as Starla Garcia and Kat Ducommun placed seventh and 10th respectively. “When you win a meet two years in a row people tend to remember,” Turner said. “Our girls had a target on their backs and unfortunately, we weren’t able to make it three in a row. We came here to try to win, but second place out of 12 teams isn’t always a bad thing.” — Cougar Sports Services
Goalkeeper Cami Koski is a significant part to the team’s solid start. She has only allowed one goal in the team’s last four outings. | Brianna Morrison/The Daily Cougar
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Cougars weather Hurricane Team 2-0 in C-USA after win Sunday, victory over SMU Friday Joshua Siegel
THE DAILY COUGAR Continuing the best start in the program’s history, the Cougars extended their winning steak to four games by beating Tulsa in a double overtime thriller, brought to a close by a Kaitlin Thulin goal. The victory keeps the Cougars tied for first place in Conference-USA with six points and a 7-2-1 record. “We’re just trying to get conference wins and get points in the standings,”
Thulin said. Despite having trouble connecting on passes in the first half and looking slow at times, the Cougars were held in the game by the play of goalkeeper Cami Koski. “With the heat and a hard game on Friday, I thought that we looked a little bit slow, but overall I think we played well,” head coach Susan Bush said. “I think Cami Koski is getting better every game. She’s coming off of a redshirt year, so with more game experience she’s getting more confidence. Everyone feels good about her performance.” Koski recorded her fourth shutout of the season and played aggressively in goal, throwing her body into shots and defenders. Koski was also helped by a
defense led by Danielle Munoz that only allowed the Hurricane to a total of five shots. Munoz made several key tackles that killed Hurricane possessions. “Danielle Munoz is a key player in our backline, just her speed and the timing of her tackles is something that we missed last year,” Bush said. “Having her back there has really been a difference this year.” The Cougars opened conference play with a 1-0 victory over SMU on Friday and continued to be a much better second half team. In their last three victories, the Cougars have been held scoreless in the first half, but have outscored opponents 5-0 in the second half. The Cougars depth and ability to SOCCER continues on page 6
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Team swaps weekend wins with Tulane Keith Cordero Jr.
THE DAILY COUGAR The Cougars earned their first Conference USA win with a sweep of Tulane Sunday, following a 3-1 loss to the Green Wave on Saturday. UH (7-8, 1-2 C-USA) ended a twogame skid with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-23) victory led by Chandace Tryon’s 15 kills. “On Sunday we took a different approach,” head coach Molly Alvey said. “They came ready to play, and we handled Tulane much better in that match.” The Cougars were able to bounce back from Saturday’s loss and play the Green Wave to three close sets. They pulled away late in the first and second sets after having tied scores of 17-17 and 23-23 respectively, taking a 2-0 match
The Cougars overcame a loss to Tulane Friday, to beat them Sunday for their first conference victory. | Pauline Alderete/The Daily Cougar lead. Ingrida Zauere’s service ace gave UH its second set win. The third set was another battle, but the Cougars held a slight lead at 18-15.
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Obama to face the wrath of Texas
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n the three years since the change America believed in moved into the White House, has your life improved? Now, at this point, liberal readers are already irate with us, and conservative readers are wondering what we were drinking in the office last night (since, according to the comments on our website, we’re all a bunch of far-left fanboys), but it’s a legitimate question, one that will decide the fate of many Democrats come November. According to a recent poll in the Houston Chronicle, which was conducted by the Chronicle and four other Texas publications, 57 percent of all likely voters in Texas disapprove of President Obama’s performance so far. While 80 percent of registered Democrats are happy with him, 83 and 68 percent of Republicans and Independents respectively are not. The economy is, as far as the government is concerned, no longer in a recession, and Texas never quite felt the effects of said recession the way the rest of the country did anyway, so what’s the big deal? Perhaps Texans want the United States as a whole to look more like Texas… not in the boots-n-cowboy-hats, horse-ridin’ way, but in the relatively-solid-economy way. “Obama’s disapproval was highest among people who had attended college, earn more than $30,000 a year and live in non-urban areas,” R.G. Ratcliffe reported. “The Texas newspaper consortium poll also found Republicans are substantially more likely to vote this fall than Texas Democrats.” The GOP may not need to do much work to regain power, but we cannot emphasize enough how important it is for voters to decide for themselves for whom they’re voting and why. Please don’t simply vote for someone because of their party affiliation; research the election and the politicians running for office — and make an informed decision. The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 2 general election is Oct. 4, so students still have a week in which they can register to have their voices heard come election time; in the meantime, we urge you to ask yourselves what kind of public servants you want.
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Zero tolerance makes zero sense
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t’s appalling to think that a 16-yearold could be suspended for mourning the loss of his father, but for one student at Bryon Nelson High School (located in Trophy Club, Texas, right outside of Denton) this misfortune was a reality. When Kyler Robertson showed up to school with bloodshot eyes, there was Merina no time for any explanaMesa tions. Administrators automatically assumed that he was high and even claimed that they could smell marijuana on his clothes. The Zero Tolerance Policy enforced at schools imposes automatic punishment with the intention of eliminating undesirable behavior. Now the question is, what part of Robertson’s behavior was undesirable? Having just lost his father two days prior, Robertson wanted to return to school to be around his friends for comfort. When the first administrator saw him with bloodshot eyes, he was issued a three-day suspension.
His mother even called to notify the school that his father had just been stabbed to death — all to no avail. In this case, it appears that there was no judgment or common sense used. There could have been numerous reasons why Robertson had red eyes. There was no evidence of drug use; it was all based on poor assumptions. The situation escalated so wildly that Robertson provided a drug test to prove he was not smoking, and after doing so the suspension was lifted. In the UH Student Handbook, the Zero Tolerance Policy states that a person commits an offense if he appears in public under the influence, but there is no definition of how one should appear. If a student is suspected of being under the influence, they are required to see the dean, and many times will receive a student life referral. These SLRs have the probability of staying on a student’s transcript up to graduation and sometimes after. Little research has been done to evaluate
the success of the Zero Tolerance Policy, but just by appearances it seems administrators are barred from using their judgment. Reducing severe punishments for minor offenses or considering extenuating circumstances has seemed to disappear. This policy has resulted in embarrassing publicity for schools, including Bryon Nelson High School. Critics of the policy say it neglects the investigation on a case-by-case basis and may lead to unreasonably harsh penalties for crimes that may not warrant such severity. Zero tolerance policies have the potential to prohibit their enforcers from making the punishment fit the crime, so it would make sense to have this policy reexamined. But until that happens, high school and college students will have to be patient and hope that when they cry, no one will notice the next day. Merina Mesa is a communication junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.
Mexican journalists plea for their lives
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magine living in a world where you are fearful of speaking up for yourself, where you have to constantly watch the things you say and to whom you speak. When something as precious as the freedom of speech is thrown askew by violent threats to keep news hidden from the rest of Margarita the world, this freedom Campos becomes so delicate it begins to play with the lives of innocents doing their jobs. The city of Juarez, Mexico, recently upped its violent reputation when its newspaper El Diario de Juarez pleaded a truce towards the cartel. Just over a week before this desperate publication tried to cut a deal, a 21-yearold photographer for El Diario de Juarez was shot and killed while driving. The publishers were criticized by the government for trying to reach out to the cartel in such a manner — with pleas
plastered all over the front page. The situation in Juarez has become beyond complicated; the government is losing control, an unforgiving death toll increases daily — and now silence has been demanded of El Diario. With international recognition, the city of Juarez hopes to pressure the government to interfere. We sometimes underestimate the importance of news. It is not only a medium of worldwide communication, but also a reality check to those who live comfortably. We live in a country where we go to school and pick up a copy of the Daily Cougar and read what’s going around campus, even if it’s bad news, but we don’t see school officials or a body of students forbidding its publication, let alone slaying those who wrote the articles. It is certain that the Juarez newspaper went to an extreme by making a frantic plea in order to get a point across, but
sometimes the method has to be exaggerated. The Juarez government only complained because now the world knows they’re not doing their job well. Is El Diario de Juarez right for showing defeat, or are they heroic figures? It takes humility to admit defeat, guts to face a large enemy, and perseverance to continue tackling a bitter fight with no end in sight. The publishers’ cunning actions were the right ones. These writers, editors and publishers are asking for help. As readers, the most we can do is spread the news and make ourselves aware and — above all — be grateful that when we complain, we can get away with it without so much as a paper cut from a turning newspaper’s page. Margarita Campos is a creative writing and psychology sophomore and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.
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Bike here at your own risk While biking may be quicker, only walking will ensure your bike’s safety Ashley Vilardi
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Max Weinberg leaves Team Coco Conan O’brien’s bandleader will not be with him on TBS. Guitarist Jimmy Vivino is filling the void left by Weinberg. Weinberg has been quoted wishing Conan the best, and that he hopes to visit from time to time.
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Greg Giraldo in critical condition The comedian made famous from his appearances on Comedy Central, is in critical condition after an overdose. “It was an accidental overdose, and he is in critical condition,” a source at Giraldo’s management company, The Collective, told the New York Post on Sunday. The same source said Giraldo overdosed on perscription pills.
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Octomom has yard sale Nadya Suleman (the octomom) sold bras and other undergarments in a desperate attempt to avoid the foreclosure of her house. The event was hosted by California radio personality Tattoo.
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‘Dexter’ gets off to a quick start The season five premier of “Dexter” marks the best opener for Showtime in the past 15 years, with over 2.3 million viewers tuning in.
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Katy Perry to guest star on ‘The Simpsons’ in December While the singer might be too hot for “Sesame Street,” she will nevertheless be lending her voice to “The Simpsons” for a Christmas-themed episode.
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“That’s Hot” Lawsuit settled In 2007, Paris Hilton sued Hallmark because she felt that the company had stolen her catchphrase. Now, a few arrests later and all the way to the Court of Appeals, the two sides have finally reached a settlement. Hallmark awarded an undisclosed amount to Hilton.
Chances are, if you have attended UH for at least one semester, you or someone you know has had their bike stolen. How do you stop this from happening, you ask? Make it impossible to steal. But how do we do this? Locking. Investing $15 or so in a good quality lock can save you hundreds to replace a bike. There are plenty of different types of locks for sale, and you can buy one at most large retail stores. Most on-campus instances of bike theft happen after a cheaper lock is cut, so a U-lock is probably your best bet — it’s nearly impossible to cut through with pliers or a saw. But don’t just stop there; make it harder for a would-be bike bandito. As they say, the more the merrier. Pile on the locks. Two, four, ten; no number is too great to protect your peddled transport. Where your bike is can make all the difference. If you want to go to the UC, perhaps park your bike in front of the library, surrounded by more bikes. There is safety in numbers—the more bikes there are, the greater the chance that a thief will be seen by a bike owner. This is especially important at nighttime, when there’s less foot traffic. You want your bike to be surrounded by eyes whenever it can be. Bring it up into your room every night. Take it with you into class if there are no bikes outside. Not only will it provide the attention needed to deter a bike thief, you’ll also have a handy coat-rack. Or, take the opposite approach: hide your bike. Find the largest bit of shrubbery and bury your bike far into its depths, where not even you can find it. Temptation. This approach is a bit more psychological than the others. Dive into the thief’s mind and make him not want to steal your bike. This can be done by making your bike just a little harder to steal than the ones next to yours. Find bikes with shoddier locks, and slip your
A great place to lockup a bike is outside of the UC-Satellite. All the people walking around keep wouldbe thieves away. | Traivs Hensley/The Daily Cougar
heavy-duty locked bike right on up next to them. This also can be done by deferring the attention away from your bike onto someone else’s. Park next to a bike much nicer than your own; the mediocrity of your bike will be easily outshined by this other bike. If you need to, make it look like it doesn’t even work. Or better yet, make it not work
at all. No one wants to steal a bike without pedals and a seat. If these approaches do not work for you, and you are still afraid of losing your precious cycle, there is one last tip. Suck it up and realize the University is not that big of a campus — you can just walk. arts@thedailycougar.com
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Author advocates socialism to young students John Brewer
THE DAILY COUGAR Last week, the International Socialist Society hosted guest speaker Paul D’Amato, who has written many books and articles on socialism and on how capitalism is ruining the society. The presentation was primarily about giving examples of how a capitalist society has divided the country into classes and how greed has taken over. “This is a society where people are actually told that there is an over production of goods and thus the reason for having your job eliminated,” D’Amato said. He gave numerous examples of how Wall Street is ripping off America and how we have been told lie after lie in regards to there not being enough food and money
Paul D’Amatois a contributing writer for socialistworker.org | John Brewer/The Daily Cougar to go around to better the people and the country. “The tea party is also a group that is
expressing the frustration with the system and how they want change; however, their change is not what is needed, but (it) does show that we have the power to change America into a more balanced society. “Socialism has been labeled as unAmerican for so long that the people are very uneasy and scared of even the idea of a socialist society,” D’Amato said. He also described socialism as a way to even the playing field and said it would eliminate class warfare in our country. D’Amato also cited that Pope Benedict has praised socialism and stated that Karl Marx might not have had it wrong after all. “I know that we can change America and I hope you will join the cause and know that eventually Socialism can and will be an active part of our society and the way we live,” D’Amato said. arts@thedailycougar.com
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outlast teams has been key this season. “I think that our team is really fit, and we have a lot of depth this year,� Bush said. “Not only can our starters go longer, but also we can make subs and the level doesn’t go down. I attribute that to the kids who came in this summer, they’re very fit this year. They’re dedicated to their fitness. “It was one of the team’s goals and then we’re playing 18, 19, 20 kids a game, and I think that’s helping our team.� The match against the Hurricane was a physical one, but Bush expects this to be the norm now that C-USA play has begun. “In conference play, every team is going to play physical, so we’re expecting to get hit. We’re expecting it to be a battle and as long as we can keep the ball moving quickly then we’re accomplishing our goal.“ Friday, the Cougars won their C-USA opener 1-0 against SMU. Nicole Duarte scored the goal in the 46th minute and the Cougars held on for the win. Next the Cougars will take on Colorado College on Friday at 7 p.m. at Robertson Stadium and will battle the UTEP Miners on Sunday at 1 p.m.
match win for the sweep. “Overall I think we continue to get better playing on the road, and getting acquainted with the surroundings,� Alvey said. “We’re taking in all the places we’ve played they’ve done a great job of preparing.� Zauere chipped in with eight kills and 11 digs. In addition to Tryon’s 15 kills, she added four digs and three blocks. “Every opportunity that she’s had to play, she has been a 100 percent consistent player. We all know what (we’re) getting when she goes in,� Alvey said. In Saturday’s game, the Green Wave played solid to beat the team 3-1 (17-25, 25-18, 29-31, 21-25) dropping UH to 0-2 in C-USA. Tulane handled the Cougars in the first game, cruising to an eight point set win. In the second game, UH came out with an answer to take a 3-0 lead. Tulane got back into it to tie the score at nine apiece. The Cougars then went on an 11-5 run to go up 20-14, hanging on to win the set and tie the match 1-1. Game three was a thriller as the back-to-back set went into extra points. The Cougars fought, but Tulane escaped the deuce with a 31-29 set win to take a 2-1 lead.
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“Our composure level is very good,� Alvey said. “That is one characteristic that we’ve done a phenomenal job with. We had an opportunity to finish that set that went long, and we just didn’t finish and ended up losing that set.� The Cougars needed a win to force a fifth and deciding set against and had built some momentum. The Cougars had a slim 13-11 lead, prompting a Tulane timeout. The score came to a 19-19 tie, but Tulane closed out the match with the win in their C-USA opener, winning game four 25-21. In the loss the Cougars had three players score 10 or more kills. Tryon had another solid outing with 14 kills, while Zauere recorded her third double-double with 10 kills and 13 digs. Team Captain Lucy Charuk added 15 kills. “Our middles have done a good job of staying consistent, and Lucy does well,� Alvey said. “We often talk a lot about her offense, but the one thing a lot of people don’t see is she’s done a great job blocking.� UH returns home Friday for a 7 p.m. match with Central Florida at the Athletics/Alumni Center. UCF is coming off a loss to Marshall. Under head coach Todd Dagenais, the Knights are 7-7 on the season but have not yet defeated a conference opponent. sports@thedailycougar.com
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“It is well deserved,” said Margarita Flores, who is currently in her second semester in the Wolff program. “We are passionate about being entrepreneurs, (and) we are a family.” The program provides tools that students can use to build successful businesses. “In class we learn from our mistakes so that once we go out in the real world, we are prepared,” Flores said. A t t h e c e r e m o n y, Pa r k e r expressed why it is important to keep alumni in constant connection with the business world, and how UH does a great job on that. “Houstonians are the future, and
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Bauer’s leading the way,” Parker said. “Houston is a city of people with passion and vision,” she said. “The University of Houston is one of our crown jewels.” Melvyn Wolff, the program’s namesake, said the recognition should be about those who continue to apply and graduate from the program. “It is not about me, it is about the students,” said Wolff, chairman of Star Furniture. “My motivation is students and seeing what they get out of this program.” According to a Bauer news release, The Princeton Review determined the rankings of both graduate and undergraduate programs by evaluating key criteria in the areas of academics and requirements, students and faculty, outside-the-
everything right in this case,” Collier said. “They did everything that we would advise, and they immediately contacted the police.” The complainants were not injured during the incident. The security alert issued by campus police describes the main suspect as a medium-build black male between the ages of 20-25. The
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promote its programs. “It was our love and pride of our college, in what it is and what it can be, that motivated us,” Nguyen said. “We three made a promise to give more than 100% to put this event together.” Nguyen, a history senior, introduced the SGA Resolution to Support the Instant CLASSic at the Sept. 15 SGA meeting. Jimenez said they are looking for SGA’s sponsorship because of the extra publicity and legitimacy it will bring to the event. The bill specifically excludes any financial support from SGA, so it will not strain the association’s already budgeted funds. “By getting (SGA’s) official support on the Instant CLASSic, it will help show that this is a true-blooded, University of Houston tradition that we’re starting, not some one year fluke,” Jimenez said. The proposed legislation is scheduled for a vote at SGA’s Sept. 29th meeting, just one day before Nguyen’s birthday. “Once this legislation passes, the greatest present for me will be to give something to my fellow CLASS students,” Nguyen said. The Instant CLASSic is scheduled to take place in the Cullen Family Plaza outside the E. Cullen building on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Come on out. Bring your friends. We want people to see what the College of Liberal Arts is all about, and the more people that come, the better,” Jimenez said. news@thedailycougar.com
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