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Professor to speak on Mexican Revolution UH Historian and Professor John Hart will speak about the Mexican Revolution at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the Honors Commons at the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library. Hart has been at UH since 1973 and is one of the leading scholars in the nation on Mexican history. He has written more than five books and published more than 40 articles. Hart also sits as the department chair for the UH College of History, where he teaches undergraduate classes, graduate classes and a research seminar in Modern Mexican History. — Sara Nichols/The Daily Cougar
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Pharmacy professor attempts to create a drug to treat addicts By Naheeda Sayeeduddin
THE DAILY COUGAR College of Pharmacy professor Joydip Das is working on a new research study to determine the root of alcohol addiction in the brain. Das, with his team of post-doctoral fellows, are exploring the mechanisms in hopes to one day develop a drug to treat alcoholism. The National Institutes of Health is funding their research with a three-year,
$450,000 grant. The efforts of the research have led Das and his team to discover precisely where the alcohol binds in the brain. “We think we have found the target, and the name of the target is Protein Kinase C,” Das said. “We found that alcohol binds to that protein and inhibits its action. We think that based on this binding site in this protein, we will be able to develop some drugs.” The development of a drug may take years. Das said the research is in its pre-clinical phase. After a drug is developed, the team has to complete animal lab testing. Once sufficient data is collected, it will be sent to the Food and Drug Administration to be
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approved for human testing, also known as the clinical phase. Das said it may take a while before the teams gets to this point. According to the NIH, Alcoholism is defined by four main characteristics – craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and tolerance. The NIH also states that there are roughly 17.6 million people in the U.S. with alcohol addiction. Das said that the government spends $184 billion a year on alcohol abuse and alcoholism — of which $1 billion is spent on alcoholism prevention. “It (alcohol addiction) has a lot of social impact,” Das said. “It’s a big problem.”
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October 1, 2010
Engineering grant permits soil research
UH University Career Services is hosting Coog Career Week in an attempt to better prepare college students for a successful job search once they graduate. The week will feature interviewing tips, an internship fair and a mock interview day, among other activities.
Tony Rock Chris Rock’s younger brother Tony Rock will be sharing a few laughs at the Houston Improv tonight at 8 p.m. He has been featured on many different shows including ones on Comedy Central. Tony will be in Houston until Oct. 3, so grab some tickets and see him when you can!
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IT Training on Web Development A free class for students and faculty introducing Adobe Flash CS5 will be held in the Social Work Building in room 110-L. You must register at www.uh.edu/ittraining beforehand. The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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tudents have been talking about the anonymously placed graffiti on walls and bulletin boards throughout campus (shown outside the UC-Satellite and inside on the community board) with inspirational quotes and a distinct egg character that is being called ‘Aplha Delta Eggy.’ Fliers have been distributed linking the graffiti to fraternity and sorority ‘rush week.’ | Kendra Berglund/The Daily Cougar
A UH engineering graduate student was awarded a $10,000 fellowship award to further his research on the behavior of soil and structures. Taraka Ravi Shankar Mullapudi, a doctoral candidate in the Cullen College of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was given the 2010 Trent R. Dames and William W. Moore Fellowship by the American Society of Civil Engineers for his work towards a better understanding of the interaction between tensionless soil and a load. “Soil can resist loads proportional to its normal displacement at a particular point, which is what most structures rely on,” Mullapudi said in a College of Engineering news release. “But it can also resist bending because of the cohesive nature of the soil, and J Taraka Mulusually this bending resistance is neglected. We are investigating and lapudi numerically simulating that interaction.” Once his research is complete, Mullapudi said he hopes his findings will be incorporated into computer software that will allow architects to create structures that will more effectively distribute their weight. The Fellowship is open to graduate students, professors and practicing engineers. Mullapudi was nominated by associate professor Ashraf Ayoub. Mullapudi, who received his bachelor’s and master’s of technology in civil engineering in India, received the ASCE’s 2009 O.H. Ammann Research Fellowship in Structural Engineering for his work on the seismic analysis of reinforced concrete structures subjected to combined axial, bending, shear and torsional loads. Mullapudi is currently the president of the UH chapter of Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society and the vice-president of the University’s Golden Key International Honor Society. news@thedailycougar.com
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Rutgers suicide demostrates internet dangers
President attacked, state of emergency declared
The case on the death of Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi last week is only coming to light recently. Clementi was unknowingly filmed by his roommate and another classmate during a sexual encounter with a man inside his dorm-room. The video was then broadcasted online. Several days later, Clementi went to the George Washington Bridge spanning the Hudson River, and jumped to his death upon discovering the video. Clementi also supposedly updated the status on his Facebook page to read "jumping off the gw bridge sorry." The two 18-year-old freshman students involved in taping and broadcasting the incident, Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei, are now each being charged with two counts of invasion of privacy.
Protests by hundreds of police officers and military members stormed the streets of the Ecuadorian capital Quito Thursday, reported The New York Times. The police and military were protesting a new law that would reduce their benefits and hinder salary increases. The law is part of a broader operation to cut back on government spending. President Rafael Correa visited the sites of protests and came out gasping for air after being attacked with tear gas and thrown objects. The President called the hostile protestors "a bunch of ungrateful bandits." Officials are fearing possible motives of police and military workers to overthrow the government.
7:30 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2010 Edwards Grand Palace 24 3839 Weslayan St., Houston, Texas Pick up passes in the Student Publications Business Office, Room 7, UC Satellite. No purchase necessary. Limit two passes per person. Each pass admits two. Available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Please arrive early, as seating is limited to theater capacity and is not guaranteed. This movie is rated PG-13.
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The Associated Press reports that it has investigated cases of suicide related to "cyberbulling" over the past seven years and found at least 12 cases. In all cases, the victims were under 18. The 2006 incident of Megan Meier was one of the more notable ones. The 13-year-old hung herself after her boyfriend supposedly broke up with her over the social networking website MySpace. A 17-year-old student who landed a soccer scholarship to college fell victim to malevolent comments, and killed herself earlier this year. Police have increased efforts in warning the dangers of online harrassment and the potential and fatal consequences of such acts.
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Lamborghini unveils the next element Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini unveiled its new "supercar" Tuesday. This time, it's not named after a fighting bull, inconsistent with usual Lamborghini tradition. It's called the Sesto Elemento — or Sixth Element in English — and it's one mean machine. The mid-engined chassis houses a 5.7 liter V10 that cranks out 570 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. At 2200 pounds, it is claimed to be capable of a two and a half second 0 to 60 mph time. That's two and a half Mississippis to rocket two passengers from a standstill to highway speed. Check it out and have an extra set of underwear handy. Compiled by Newton Liu
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Let Me In Rated: (R) Strong bloody horror violence, language and a brief sexual situation Genres: Drama Director: Matt Reeves Staring: Chloe Moretz, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Richard Jenkins, Elias Koteas
Case 39 Rated: (R) violence and terror, including disturbing images. Genres: Horror, Suspense/Thriller Director: Christian Alvart Cast:Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper
Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Timberlake appear together in one of the first movies of the fall. The film deals with a major part of UH student’s lives — Facebook. | Columbia Pictures
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The Social Network Rated: (PG-13) Language, drug and alcohol use and sexual content Genres: Drama
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Screamworld
“The Social Network” opens today and is nothing short of a satisfying movie experience. Academy Award nominated director David Fincher (“Fight Club,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Se7en”) does a fantastic job as always with the story of the youngest billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of the extremely popular social networking-site, Facebook. It is based on the novel “The Accidental Billionaires” by Ben Mezrich and adapted by Aaron Sorkin (“A Few Good Men”). It focuses on the beginnings of the project in 2003, when Zuckerberg created Facebook from his dorm room as a sophomore at Harvard University, and the legal dispute between all that were involved one way or another. The acting is spot-on with Jesse Eisenberg (“Zombieland,” “The Squid and the Whale”) playing Zuckerberg and Andrew Garfield (“The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,” “Never Let Me Go”)
Five attractions — two brand new — just makes for more of a reason to go to Screamworld. It’s a bit cheaper than Phobia, but the lines are longer.
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Phobia The best of Houston’s haunted houses, Phobia is actually eight attractions in one. Be sure to check out the 3D Clown Phobia, a haunted house that’s bright and cheery — at least until the clowns come out. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October. Check online calendar for times. Ticket prices vary depending on the number of attractions visited. For information, call 713-526-3323 or visit www.darke. com.
Open weekends throughout October. Check online calendar for times. Ticket prices vary depending on the number of attractions visited. For information, call 713-914-1313 or visit www.screamworld. com.
Texas Chainsaw Maze Although it’s only one attraction, it comes in at the low, low price of free. It’s based off of — you guessed it — the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” and it’s at least a little bit scarier than the sequels in the series. Open Fridays and Saturdays (along with Halloween) in October. Free. For more information, visit www.houstonhauntedhouses.com.
Level: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Servings: 2-3 1 lb. Beef Flank Steak 1 Lime 1 Yellow or White Onion chopped 1 cup chopped Cilantro ¼ cup Garlic Powder ¼ cup Kosher Salt 1 tablespoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper 10 count pack of Corn Tortillas 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
as co-founder and best friend Eduardo Saverin. Justin Timberlake plays Napster founder, Sean Parker, who aids in the Facebook expansion process. The story is factually sound with what actually happened, and the dialogue is clever, hilarious and extremely dramatic at different points of the film. Eisenberg gives an accurate portrayal of how Zuckerberg acts — especially linguistically. The real Zuckerberg is said to talk like a computer instant messenger. Zuckerberg is also portrayed as a kind of anti-hero throughout most of the film, and a cynical character that is hurtful to others. Zuckerberg has admitted to being like that back then, but no longer — he has said he has matured and learned a lot since then. The film’s soundtrack was composed by the leading man of Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor, with the help of Atticus Ross, who is the producer of most Nine Inch Nails albums (along with influencing the music.) The score gives the film a thriller-esque style and is extremely fitting for the mood of every given situation
that occurs. There are also other classic songs that are very appropriately placed throughout the film. Fincher said that he wanted to make a modern-day John Hughes film, and he definitely succeeded in that task. When one thinks John Hughes, “The Breakfast Club” and “Sixteen Candles” come to mind. The times have changed, and so has the type of Hughes “teen” genre film — today’s time is all about Facebook and the experience of college being on the internet. Peter Travers from Rolling Stone Magazine calls it “the movie of the year that also brilliantly defines the decade.” After the movie is over, it is unlikely for one to disagree with that. All the elements of the film: acting, music, writing, and directing lead to a good time at the movies and possibly the Academy Awards next year. It is relevant to the time to have a film such as this to define the first decade of the 21st century and when it is done well, that’s all one can ask for in a movie. arts@thedailycougar.com
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Don’t complain when cops do their jobs
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any drivers with only one occupant are evading the toll on Katy Freeway by taking the HOV lane. They are doing this to avoid being caught by EZ-Tag cameras that record the other lanes. In light of this action, Harris County Precinct Five has started sting operations to foil the efforts of law-breakers. According to Channel 11 News, police said, “Approximately 200 cars cheated the system (in over one hour).” Sting operations are not new to the Katy Freeway. During the summer, police officers took to what they referred as an “Educational Campaign” to enforce a law that has been in affect since 2006, to make motorists move over one lane when officers have pulled someone over on the shoulder of the road. Maybe these officers have spent too much time sitting in traffic or listening to the same CD on repeat, but people are upset. The battle cry is always, “Why don’t cops do something more beneficial with their time?” There seems to be a wide range of violent crimes that cops need to be putting a halt to, but there they are on the side of the road stopping people who are just trying to get home. What they are really upset about is that cops were doing their jobs, and the complainers were breaking the law. The next time anyone gets stopped, don’t complain about the cops. Own up to the fact that the only person who was not doing what they’re suppose to was the person breaking the law. It’s not the fault of the cops; people on the road have become inconsiderate of the basic rules for drivers. And when officers come out to do these sting operations, it’s only because the pre-existing problem has reached a point where they can no longer look the other way. It would be nice for cops to put a majority of their efforts into mainly violent crimes. But this won’t happen until people start to respect the laws that are in place. It is because of the actions of other motorist that you’re spending endless hours sitting in the car. It’s not the cops who are trying to ensure that you can get back home safely
E D I TO R I A L P O L I C I E S STAFF EDITORIAL The Staff Editorial reflects the opinions of The Daily Cougar Editorial Board (the members of which are listed above the editorial). All other opinions, commentaries and cartoons reflect only the opinion of the author. Opinions expressed in The Daily Cougar do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Houston or the students as a whole. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Daily Cougar welcomes letters to the editor from any member of the UH community. Letters should be no more than 250 words and signed, including the author’s full name, phone number or e-mail address and affiliation with the University, including classification and major. Anonymous letters will not be published. Deliver letters to Room 7, University Center Satellite; e-mail them to letters@thedailycougar.com; send them via campus mail to STP 4015; or fax them to (713) 743-5384. Letters are subject to editing. ADVERTISEMENTS Advertisements published in The Daily Cougar do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the University or the students as a whole. GUEST COMMENTARY Submissions are accepted from any member of the UH community and must be signed with the author’s name, phone number or e-mail address and affiliation with the University, including classification and major. Commentary should be kept to less than 500 words. Guest commentaries should not be written as replies to material already printed in the Cougar, but rather should present independent points of view. Rebuttals should be sent as letters. Deliver submissions to Room 7, University Center Satellite; e-mail them to letters@thedailycougar.com; or fax them to (713) 743-5384. All submissions are subject to editing.
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ilm lovers in Houston and the surrounding areas have been dealt a crippling blow. With the closing of the Angelika Houston Theatre, will Houston’s film community ever truly recover? For such a fledgling industry barely on its feet, to have such a staple close so suddenly Varah brings into question how Thornton promising the future of Houston’s Film industry actually is. But are things really as they appear? Yes, the closing of the Angelika was sudden and upsetting for local moviegoers and patrons, but for the cinema operator this comes from a long running dispute with the landlord. Both parties are at fault here. For one, the Angelika has been doing a month-by-month lease for nearly the last year, which leads to the landlord who unjustifiably terminated the theatre’s lease. A lawsuit brought against the landlord of Bayou Place will eventually decide who was in the wrong. But what about Bayou Place’s other tenants, what’s going to happen to them? The Angelika attracted many to the downtown area, especially art lovers. The theatre attracted many who would not normally make the commute to Houston’s
mostly classical Theatre District. It’s location at the junction of Jones Hall, and the Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), two of the most visited venues in area, offered a mutual modernity not quite offered by the others as well as a different medium. It gave those of us who enjoyed great music, great theatre and great film a honey hive to move about in, along with the luxury of the many restaurants erected about the surrounding streets. But one must admit, because of the Angelika’s somewhat awkward location on the forefront of a street behind a large frescoed pavilion, those who went to the theatre usually stuck to the convenience of the food venues offered by Bayou Place. Because of this, those restaurants had somewhat of an advantage as they got all the rebound from the theatre. The owners of The Angelika are currently looking for another downtown location, but who knows when they will find another, let alone how convenient it will be. The landlord of Bayou Place say somewhat of the same thing; that the current theatre will be refurbished and reopened again sometime later in 2011. Not only is it inconvenient for the rest of the Houston film community), but it has also put the annual Cinema Arts
Festival out of place too. They’ve now had to relocate to Edwards Cinema, a somewhat larger more commercial theatre, but one who has nonetheless agreed to meet the standards of the festival. Houston is becoming one of the most prominent cities in America for a variety of reasons. It has the ability and the resources to become a great city. In our own unique way, we can achieve a status as high and as coveted as that of New York City as a place of commerce, entertainment and diversity. The film industry has already begun to put down roots in our town, using us either as a replacement for other cities or finding the next big artist, director, or even more common, writers, especially for small films. The loss of the Angelika makes the future of this industry more uncertain than ever before. Houston won’t know until late next year just where our film industry will head, but we can only hope for the best. We can only hope for the best not just for the Angelika, or for the film industry, but for the city itself. Varah Thornton is a English sophomore and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send yours to letters@thedailycougar.com Cougar fans need cougar spirit to not dissolve but increase. True Cougar Fans, We need a packed house this season. We need to show other conferences we have the best fan base in Conference USA. If not, I’m expecting one or two other Conference USA teams to make the switch to MWC or Big 12.
The Alumni and Student masses need to show the same support we’ve been giving every game no matter what the outcome is. Terrance Broadway has the tools to make this a winning season. This would have happened next season anyway so lets get on board. This was not a one man show. This wasn’t Case Keenum and the Cougars. It has always been the Cougar Football Team. Case and Cotton will be on the sideline showing their support so we
should too. Say it loud and say it proud...GO COOGS!!!! Fight...Fight...Fight for Red and White, WHOSE HOUSE?! COOGS HOUSE! Drew Newton, Mechanical Engineering alumni May 2009
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Athletics Department boasts surge in season ticket sales The Birmingham News reported that UH led the nation in season ticket holder sales increase, from 6,310 last year to 11,477 within the past year. This is an 82 percent increase in ticket sales. The Seat ‘Em Up Coogs campaign began over the summer to help increase fan support. Volunteers were able to sell 2,200 season tickets. “I can’t say enough about the Houston community and its support of the football program,” said Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades in a release. “We had so many loyal donors jump on board to help us create more Cougar fans. Their commitment, along with the excitement of the team, made all of this possible. We will work hard to continue this growth in years to come.” — Cougar Sports Services
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Buchanan discloses schedule Head women’s basketball coach Todd Buchanan revealed the team’s schedule for the 2010-2011 season. The season will start out with an exhibition Nov. 8 against the Houston Jaguars at Hofheinz Pavilion, followed by the season debut Nov. 14 when they host UT Arlington. Their first road trip will be Nov. 20; conference play opens up Jan. 6 when the Cougars host Tulsa. “Our schedule comes at the right time with a senior laden team,” Buchanan said in a release. “To be the best you have to play the best, and the only way to get better is to raise the bar. We certainly have done that with this season’s schedule. We are going to embrace this schedule and work hard to achieve our season goals.” “Our ultimate goal is to play for a regular season C-USA Championship and go to El Paso and play for a C-USA Tournament championship and reap the ultimate goal of getting into the NCAA Tournament.” — Cougar Sports Services
Ingrida Zauere (7) and Kati Dillard (10) hope to provide a formidable front on defense in the team’s pair of games this weekend. The team starts with a home game Friday and travels to El Paso Sunday. | Pauline Alderete/The Daily Cougar
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Alvey & Co. prep for UCF, UTEP Squad aims to prevail as conference schedule starts to heat up Keith Cordero Jr.
THE DAILY COUGAR The Cougars are back home tonight against Central Florida looking to get their first home win of the season and get back to .500 in Conference USA action. UH (7-8, 1-2 C-USA) will face a struggling UCF (7-7, 0-2 C-USA) team that has dropped seven straight matches after an impressive 7-0 start. “First and foremost it’s an opportunity for us here again at home; we need to get a win on our home court, and so I think that
will be our focus,” said head coach Molly Alvey. UCF last played a match Sept. 24 and lost to Marshall 3-0. The Knights have lost three consecutive matches 3-0 and their last win was way back on Sept. 10 when they swept Florida Atlantic. The Knights team is well-rested for Houston as they look to get back on track and play like they did during their 7-0 start. “There could have been a different outcome at Tulane (1-1 in two matches last weekend). We’re going to come out with a sense of urgency and bring it right back at them,” Alvey said on a facing a UCF team looking to bounce back. The Knights are led by outside hitter Kristin Fisher who has been great this season. Fisher leads the way with 210 kills, 122 digs and 21 blocks.
“I think we need to be disciplined in our system and our system works for whoever we play,” Alvey said. The Cougars will need a strong start in the match to get their first home win. This season they’ve struggled early on, having lost 10 of 15 first games to fall behind early. In those games they have been outscored by 35. “I don’t know what that problem is, but that’s been our focus,” Alvey said. “We went hard this week at practice, with that mindset of we’re going hard out of the gates on Friday.” UTSA transfer setter Amber Brooks has been a bright spot on the team this season with 544 assists to lead the team and has been a floor general alongside Lucy Charuk VOLLEYBALL continues on page 6
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Fall practice underway for team New head coach Todd Whitting and his team began practicing Monday. Their fall practice extends to Nov. 27. Their season begins Feb. 18 when the Cougars host UT Arlington for a weekend series. “This fall we are going to bear down and evaluate every player on the team at this point to see where all of the pieces go together,” Whitting said in a release. “The next part of the process will be to put our systems in place. It is one thing to execute these things in practice but being in a game environment is completely different. The pace of practice will pick up once we start intersquad scrimmages. They will be put to the test.” — Cougar Sports Services
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THE DAILY COUGAR The Cougars look to have another undefeated homestand this weekend, leading off with a match against Colorado College on Friday and closing with UTEP on Sunday. After losing 0-2 to the Tigers last season, the Cougars will try to earn their first win in school history against Colorado College. They have lost their previous four games with the Tigers, who are 4-2-4 this season. The biggest part of the Cougars’ success is its defense, along with goalkeeping that has only allowed five goals this season. Goalkeeper Cami Koski said the defense has helped prevent scoring opportunities. “Steph Derieg, she’s awesome,” Koski said. “She’s very aggressive. She can read the ball very well. Also, Danielle Munoz is solid in the back. She has no fear, she’s ready for any tackle.”
The Cougars have a chance to get on the inside track in the C-USA standings with wins this weekend. | Brianna Morrison/The Daily Cougar Sunday’s match against the Miners will be important because of its impact on the Conference-USA standings. Currently, the Cougars are part of a four-way tie for first in
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and Chandace Tryon. “I think Amber’s a huge presence on the court, she’s basically our offensive coordinator,� Alvey said. The Cougars are led by Charuk’s 161 kills and 52 blocks and defensive specialist Amanda Carson has 263 digs to anchor the back line. The team has a short turnaround after UCF as they carry a 7-4 road record to El Paso for a Sunday afternoon matchup with the UTEP Miners. “How you play Friday only prepares you for Sunday?� Alvey said. “If you can get it going on Friday then it 100 percent carries you into a Sunday match, especially being away from home.� sports@thedailycougar.com
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night, which means the Cougars have an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack if they can pick up wins this weekend. The Miners are currently ranked 29th overall nationally and defeated then25th ranked Memphis last weekend, but the Cougars are ready for the challenge. Both games will be played at Robertson stadium, with the match against the Tigers getting underway at 7 p.m. and the showdown with the Miners Sunday at 1 p.m. sports@thedailycougar.com
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Tournaments this and next weekend prepare team for spring season Christopher Losee
THE DAILY COUGAR The UH softball team will compete in their first tournament over the weekend in the Spring Klein Fall Classic as they matchup against a cast of NCAA programs that include Big 12 opponents top-25 ranked Texas A&M and Baylor. “You are going to have to play very well whether it’s the fall or spring against them,� head coach Kyla Holas said. “We are using it as a big gauge to really see how prepared we are, to see how far we are off, so that come spring time we can really compete.� The Spring Klein Fall Classic is one of two tournaments scheduled for the Fall 2010-2011 campaign in the preparation for the upcoming season. After posting a 30-24-1 record last season, the Cougars recently acquired Former AllAmerican Kristin Vesely, a transfer from Oklahoma. They also added five freshmen to the roster. “We added so many good players, so we are really trying to see what is the best combination of people together,� Holas said. “We are excited, but we are still a little nervous because we don’t know if we found that right fit yet for everyone.� Adding talent to an experienced pitching staff, freshman pitcher Diedre Outon, who has suffered injuries
Pitcher Bailey Watts (4) will be crucial to the team’s success in her second season. She will start the team’s second game Saturday against Texas State. | File Photo/The Daily Cougar
this fall, will play a major role this season in the pitching rotation that includes senior Amanda Crabtree and sophomore Bailey Watts. “I do think she is going to be a real big contender this year,� Holas said. “But right now, due to her injuries, I
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