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Students take part in community safety effort The Student Government Association and the UH Police Department are having the annual Walk in the Dark between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m today. The walk, a part of National Night Out, starts at 8 p.m., but SGA is having free giveaways and a food event beforehand. “This is a way for SGA to promote Campus Safety, and give students the opportunity to directly address their concerns to officers at UHPD,” SGA Director of Public Relations Mila Clarke said. The pre-walk event will take place at Lynn Eusan Park, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The walk will last about an hour.

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Students, survivors all take part in community cancer awareness event Lauren Mathis

THE DAILY COUGAR In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer survivor Carmela Ledet volunteered and walked along with many fellow survivors at the Oct. 2 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. “(It’s to) find a cure to help more people, so that nobody else will have to go through this

terrible thing,” said Ledet, an advanced service representative of the Central Africa Business Unit at the Marathon Oil Company. Ledet, who was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in 1993, made sure that like the other years she volunteered through the Presenting Partner of Komen, Marathon Oil Company, she would give it her all when she walked and raised money for the cause. “What motivates me is that I am a breast cancer survivor,” she said. “Back when I was diagnosed, I made a commitment to myself that if I made it through this, I would do all I BREAST CANCER continues on page 3

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Participants will evaluate obesity to determine the reach, efficacy, and adoption of the project.

Radney Foster Country music singer-songwriter from Del Rio Rodney Foster will be at the House of Blues tonight at 8 p.m. Foster is a must for all fans of country music!

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The Science and Community Opportunity Reception takes place at 5:30 p.m today. It will focuse on the problem of obesity across people’s lifespans, with particular attention to children and women.

Science & Community Opportunity Reception The Science & Community Opportunity Reception will discuss ways of tackling obesity. The meeting will discuss partnerships, determining an agenda, educating the public and evaluating the project. Visit the Elizabeth Rockwell Pavilion inside the library at 5:30 p.m. to contribute and listen in!

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Many college administrators and instructors are moving towards using social networking sites to reach out to the student body. Faculty Focus, an online resource for college instructors, surveyed more than 1,000 faculty members across the nation. According to the results, Twitter use among faculty members increased 30 percent from 2009. The survey does not specify whether the use of Twitter is personal or professional, but many UH professors admit to the use of these websites. Chemistry professor Simon Bott said he found Facebook to be a great means of communication when he formed his first group on the social networking site. “We needed lots of support for Prop 4, so I started the group ‘UH for Tier 1’ on Facebook,” Bott said. “That group had over 12,000 members really quickly.” Since then, Bott has created other groups on Facebook to gather support for various UH projects. Many colleges, organizations, and even administrative offices at UH have also turned to Twitter and Facebook to reach out to students, alumni and even faculty and staff members. UH President Renu Khator regularly posts updates for more than 1,500 followers on Twitter, while UH football coach Kevin Sumlin has more than 2,000 followers WEBSITES continues on page 3

Law students prepare for crucial exam Cristi Guerra

THE DAILY COUGAR Students have been studying up to 15 hours per week in preparation for the Law School Admissions Test, a critical step of their law school application, administered at locations nationwide on Saturday.

The LSAT is a standardized test administered by the Law School Admissions Council four times a year. It is required by all American Bar Association approved law schools as part of students’ admissions criteria, according to the LSAC website. It provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning

skills that law schools can use in assessing applicants. The LSAT contains five 35-minute sections with 22-27 questions each and one 35-minute writing section. It is designed to measure skills that are considered essential LAW SCHOOL continues on page 3

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could do to help find a cure.” Each of the 110 Marathon Oil employees like Ledet, who volunteered at the Downtown Houston race, were placed at different stations throughout the Sam Houston park area to help runners and walkers. “We have three stations for handing out water, water misting (to cool off race competitors) and a survivor tent,” she said. “The survivor tent is where our volunteers pass out goody bags for the cancer survivors.” Many of the Marathon Oil volunteers took part in the race either for support of family and friends or, like Ledet, because of their own struggle with cancer. “I think a lot of people — whether affiliated with Marathon or other teams and organizations — do the race because they have a family member that has been affected by breast cancer,” Ledet said. “They feel

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they have a personal responsibility to help out in some way.” Mechanical engineering student Luke Seliger ran in the race this year for that purpose. Unlike the last two years, Seliger wanted to compete in the race instead of volunteering. “I have had a history of cancer in my family,” Seliger said. “While my participation doesn’t seem like much, I feel anything I can do will help.” Seliger said he hopes that a lot of money is raised this year. “This money will help people get screened and tested, which I believe is a great way to prevent a potential problem someone may have from becoming life threatening,” he said. “I do feel the money should also go towards finding alternatives to surgery, chemo and radiation therapy.” Ledet took a different approach and reached out to raise money through Facebook this year. “I encouraged my Facebook friends to contribute from anywhere up to $1, because it’s not about

raising all $15,000,” she said. “Even if I don’t reach my goal I know it’s fine, because it will have impacted someone’s life by benefitting from a mammogram to treatment with the money that is raised.” While Ledet raised money as an individual, companies that sponsored the race, including Marathon Oil, Chevron, Palais Royal, Exxon and Kroger, contributed as well. This year Marathon Oil was the number one contributor. “So far we have raised approximately $74,000,” Marathon team leader Moji Badru said. “But our goal is still $100,000.” Though more $22 million has been raised ever since the race became affiliated with the cancer center, Ledet still doesn’t focus on the dollar signs. “It doesn’t matter the amount you raise,” she said. “What matters is that it goes towards saving someone’s life.” news@thedailycougar.com

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for law school. “To me the hardest part is the time,” political science senior Melanie Girald said. “There are ways to cut down on time; you just have to find the right strategy and become comfortable with it.” Some students such as Girald opt to take the exam more than one time in order to improve their score the second time around. She took a prep course at first, but now she is studying on her own and with a friend. “We’re going to be timing one another, and it’s easy because if you have any issues or questions, you can clear it up with that person who might understand something that you don’t,” Girald said. Girald said she suggests to not take the exam lightly. There isn’t anything that can take the place of that score. Political science senior Natasha

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tracking updates on the team. Bott interacts with students by creating bonus quizzes and uploading notes and images related to lessons onto groups created in Facebook. Due to the complexity of Facebook and large classroom sizes, Bott has limited its use in the classroom to only his summer courses. “I just use it for extra communication because these days only 60 or 65 percent of students think of e-mail as their primary means to electronic communication,” he said. Kinesiology senior Juwairia Siddiqi said she doesn’t like that these new features have become a part of the teaching curriculum. “Students that don’t have Facebook would be at a disadvantage,” Siddiqi said. “A fair way to communicate with students is through something that all students have access to.” Bott said Facebook is not an alternative to email. “The University still has email as its official means of communicating,” he said. news@thedailycougar.com

Belisle began studying on her own over the summer for the test, but then began a prep course in late August. “It was really frustrating and confusing (to) study on my own,” Belisle said. “Nothing that you take in undergrad will be able to help you prepare for this exam.” Belisle began studying three hours per week but in the two weeks before the test she studied about three hours per day. Students thinking about taking it should plan ahead of time, Belisle said. Many students plan to take it for the first time in October or December, but it may not give them enough time to retake it if necessary. Students taking the LSAT this week will receive their scores back in three weeks. Belisle like most students plans on taking it easy Friday and then celebrating afterward. Sociology senior Keiisha Pillai scored in the 95th percentile and said she doesn’t plan on taking it again. “Dream big. There’s no shame

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Driving drunk has some serious side affects

n Sunday morning, which was more of a Saturday night for a few Texas teenagers, KHOU reported that a teen driver hit a curb on the 8500 block of the S. Sam Houston Parkway East, ran his truck into a field and finally dropped into a 30-foot construction pit. The driver, 18-year-old James Benjamin Aulds, is being charged with intoxicated assault. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, and his 17-year-old female passenger was reported to be in stable condition. Unfortunately, as the drunken couple fell into the hole, another 18-year-old, who was a friend of Aulds and his passenger, left his vehicle, ran to the pit to help his friends and ended up falling into it, breaking his neck and dying. It’s said all the time, and most students brush it off as if it could never happen to them, but drinking and driving don’t mix. It doesn’t matter if you’re a straight-A student here on a full-ride scholarship or if you’re only taking a few night classes. If you drink and drive, you’ll end up in jail. And that’s if you’re lucky. If you’re unlucky, you could end up dead — or worse, you could end up costing a loved one their life. Is that where you want to be? According to TexasDWI.org, Texas leads the nation in drunk driving crashes and fatalities, and, unfortunately, a lot of the people at fault are underage or barely legal, some of whom had their whole lives in front of them only to be drastically taken. We know how stressful college is; we juggle our jobs here, jobs elsewhere, personal relationships and classes just like the rest of you. But no matter how stressful our lives become, it’s important to be responsible when drinking. There are a number of ways college students can find rides these days. Of course, you can always ask a friend, but smart phone users can use the Internet, Facebook and Twitter to find rides as well. And even if a taxi is your last resort, we promise you it’ll be $50 well spent. It’s cheaper than a funeral or a DWI, at least.

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Sexual assault needs to be eliminated

n sept 27, the University of Minnesota increased security due to multiple cases and attempts of women being sexually assaulted. More troubling, a growing number of female students believe that the prevention of sexual assault is Camila their own personal Cossio responsibility. Fox News recently released a video in which young women gave tips on how to avoid getting raped. Some advice included, “mix your own drinks” and “avoid the fraternity scene entirely.” Though this may be helpful, the message being sent is occulted. Women are being told by other women that it’s their responsibility to change their sexual assault-inclined behaviors in order to avoid something that should not be happening anyway. The fact that women have to alter their lifestyle appeases the seriousness of sexual assault by placing significant

pressure on women. When people concentrate on what women can do to evade sexual assault, they wander away from the more important issues. Instead, people focus on superficial aspects like what women wear, do and whom they’re with at the time of the assault. This doesn’t accomplish very much. The clothing a woman chooses to wear is most likely a marginal factor to a sexual predator; moreover, it does not change the culpability of the act. By advising women to wear less revealing clothing, society is reverting back to a time when women had fewer rights. All this does is limit freedom of expression, as well as allowing her to feel comfortable in her surroundings. It is not fair that as women, we have to be terrified of mixed drinks, large groups of men (despite their age) and low-cut shirts. Rarely do you hear cases in which a

man is afraid to go jogging without a shirt on. Women, on the other hand, must constantly be mindful of petty things like how high the volume on their iPod is, and whether someone is slowly creeping up behind them. This is true because we seem to be limited to only morning runs, given that the UV rays and heat are too intense midday, and the evening/night is too dangerous. Also, men of all shapes and sizes seem to always confidently run by with exposed torsos, while, as a woman, I am limited to wearing a heavy-cotton-sweat-absorbing t-shirt due to fear of exposing too much skin and attracting unwanted attention. There should be a stronger incentive in society to create awareness in the reality of sexual assault and how to fight it — and ultimately end it. Camila Cossa is a creative writing sophomore and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.

Post-war stress neglected for too long

n Sept. 24-26, four soldiers committed suicide at the Texas Army base at Ft. Hood. When those four are added to the 14 others who have taken their lives earlier in the year, it becomes clear that the programs that are in place to address the mental health concerns of solMegan diers are not working. Walter It’s easy to ignore what happens thousands of miles away, but the recent suicides tell us that what happens abroad is impacting us over here. As many families (including my own) wait to hear where loved ones will be deployed, the rise in soldier suicides become an increasing concern. Around military bases, crimes such as domestic violence, drunk and disorderly conduct and assault are on the rise when soldiers return from war. One of the four soldiers who committed suicide may

have killed his wife as well. In 2009 at Ft. Hood, 2,445 soldiers were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder against just 310 in 2004. Six thousand soldiers were on anti-depressants, and 1,400 received antipsychotic drugs. Counselors now meet with more than 4,000 patients a month. These numbers are alarming. We can see that there is mental health support for those who seek it. What we don’t see is the stigma involved for soldiers who do reach out for help. Some go to off-base therapy so that their visit stays off of their records. Soldiers should not be made to feel ashamed for realizing that they have a mental health problem and are seeking help. There are mental health issues that medications address, and soldiers who need them should be able to obtain them without barriers. At the same time, we need to be aware that these powerful

drugs, given on their own, do not solve the deeper problem; they merely treat symptoms. For some, medication is enough to help them cope with their mental illness. For others, it simply isn’t. What are soldiers supposed to do when medications and counseling aren’t enough? While official combat in Iraq has been declared over, approximately 50,000 soldiers remain there in an advisory position. The stress that soldiers are under isn’t going to disappear. It seems that for a growing number of soldiers, being able to cope with their trauma isn’t enough. Will the military work to help these soldiers face the underlying causes of their mental illness, or will suicide be an acceptable consequence of war? Megan Walter is an Anthropology junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com.

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Cornerback hopes to use eagle eye in the secondary John Brannen

THE DAILY COUGAR Cornerback Loyce Means was a significant contributor in the Cougars’ 42-23 victory over Tulane on Sept. 25. He closed out the game with two timely interceptions, the second going for the team’s final score. The Daily Cougar caught up with him after he was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week for performance.

Q: What are your thoughts on

being named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week for the second time in your career?

A: It was a privilege to be named C-USA Player of the Week. It was a great feeling, and I was very honored. Q: What do you receive for

winning the award, and what will you do with it?

They send a plaque to the coaches. I’ll frame it. I framed the other one I received in 2008.

Q: Baylor, Indiana, TCU and UTEP

were among some of the other schools that recruited you. Why did you choose to play at UH?

A: I decided to come here because I wanted to be closer to my family, especially my mom; she was fighting an illness. She had cancer, so I just wanted to be with her. Q: Did you play any other positions when you were at Madison High School?

A: I played receiver a couple of times but nothing major.

Q: What would you say are the

goals for the team for the rest of the season?

A: As far as the team, I want us to win the C-USA championship. I want us to go undefeated in the conference, and I want us to come together as a group and play good football. Q: What are your individual goals? A: My goal is to get double digits in picks. I also want to get a couple of sacks. I also have a goal to limit mistackles. I want to be a great tackler. Q: As a cornerback, you are used

to dropping back in coverage and defending the pass. How do you adjust when you need to make a tackle or apply pressure to the quarterback?

A: When certain situations come up and the receiver tries to make the block, you have to shed the block to make the tackle. It comes with practice. It’s not easy to do it, but that’s why we practice. Q: Who are your favorite profes-

sional defensive backs to watch? Who do you try to model your game after?

A: From the past, I watch Deion Sanders. Now, I watch Champ Bailey from the Denver Broncos. Lately, I’ve been watching Darrelle Revis (New York Jets). I’ve been trying to check out his (footwork), but he’s been hurt. I also try to look at Nnamdi Asomugha on the Raiders. sports@thedailycougar.com

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Prada in the middle of nothing Marfa is home to modern art, the Marfa lights phenomenon and a Prada store. Yes, a Prada store is located off U.S. Route 90 in the middle of almost nowhere in Texas. Surprising, is it Shaziya not? Bandukia This store, known as Prada Marfa, is a permanently affixed sculpture created by artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, known collectively as Elmgreen & Dragset. Although this piece of minimalist art was inaugurated on Oct. 1, 2005, Elmgreen and Dragset installed signs with the words, “Prada, Coming Soon” on the windows of a Chelsea Gallery years before. Little did everyone know that Yvonne Force Villareal and Doreen Remen, owners of the nonprofit organization Art Production Fund, with aid from Ballroom Marfa, would be funding this project. Built on a desolate strip of U.S. Route 90 in West Texas, the piece is made strictly from adobe bricks, plaster, paint, glass panes,

aluminum frame, mediumdensity fiberboard and carpet. It is made to resemble an actual Prada store, but this sculpture will not be maintained while it is present in this rural area of Texas. The artists are aware that the biodegradable adobe will eventually melt into the land and that there may also be vandals who may ruin the property. The artists hope to show the growth of luxury brands, while promoting the temporal relevance of fashion. “If someone spray-paints graffiti or a cowboy decides to use it as target practice or maybe a mouse or a muskrat makes a home in it, 50 years from now, it will be a ruin that is a reflection of the time it was made,” Villareal said. This sculpture store features an array of handbags and shoes from Prada’s fall/winter 2005 collection. It is said that these pieces were handpicked by designer Miuccia Prada. Unfortunately, it took only three days for the sculpture to

experience vandalism when the building was broken in to. Six handbags and 14 right-footed shoes were stolen, while the building was spray-painted with the words “Dumb” and “Dum Dum.” Despite the goal of no maintenance to this building, the art was quickly repaired and replaced with new Prada handbags and shoes. This time around, the handbags did not have bottoms and were placed on an alarm system so that authorities would be immediately informed in the event of another theft. This $80,000 building is a sincere project by its artists and by art foundations to promote fashion even in areas where fashion may seem like a thing of the future. Even though Texas does not have a flagship Prada store, it has made the home of Prada Marfa attract many minimalist artists and tourists from all over the nation.

Houston’s shout-out songs

riving in the car, the song “California Gurls” drives the Life and Arts desk crazy. Not because it’s catchy and we end up humming it in the middle of class (although that does happen), but it’s just one more reminder that Houston doesn’t have an anthem. Here are a few songs that we could make our anthem. Dracula From Houston Butthole Surfers

Houston Town Brady Harris

Houston is Hot Tonight Iggy Pop

Houston Johnny Copeland

Welcome 2 Houston Slim Thug

H.O.U.S.T.O.N. GT Mayne

If You Ever Get To Houston Don Gibson

Houston Atlanta Vegas Drake

Houston Dean Martin

Houston The Action Town Juke Boy Bonner

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