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Established actors to meet students at event Student Video Network is hosting an outdoor screening of the new FX comedy “Terriers” at 6 p.m. Thursday in Lynn Eusan Park, located next to Cougar Village. Attendees will get a chance to watch an episode of the much-hyped series and can stick around to meet its starring actors, Donal Logue and Michael RaymondJames. Logue and Raymond-James will sign autographs, introduce the episode and hold a post-show questions and answers session. For more information visit www.uh.edu/svn Contact channel6svn@gmail.com for any questions, comments or concerns.
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Dept appoints diplomat Political science office fills yearlong vacant seat with Foreign Service member Jimaniece Ware
THE DAILY COUGAR Newly appointed UH Diplomat in Residence Donna Blair, a career member of the Department of State Senior Foreign Service, has plans to help students interested in foreign policy and affairs reach their goals and inform them of international and domestic opportunities for internships and careers that are available. “I have had a very fortunate and long career in a sense that I have not limited
myself by geography or by fear, and I have never let that stop me,” she said. “At the end of the day, believe it or not, all people all over the world basically want the same thing and I have the same needs and desires, to take care of family and have a livelihood, to live in peace and prosperity.” Before arriving Sept. 9, Blair served as the Principal Officer and head of the US Mission in Lagos, Nigeria. Prior to that she served as the Head of the US Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and is currently serving under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She is originally from New Orleans, where she remembers being exposed to a lot of different cultures and religions and
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said that Foreign Service was a natural fit. She had dreamed of a career in foreign affairs since she was in the third grade. “I tell people you have to remember a couple of things,” she said. “Always put yourself in someone else’s shoes.” Blair’s first international post was in Hong Kong, where she served as a consulate officer. She took the initiative to attend The University of Hong Kong and study the Chinese culture. While there, Blair issued actor Jackie Chan his first US visa. “The potential and the possibilities to make an impact on the world, to serve overseas, interact with different people and cultures and to meet your own American DIPLOMAT continues on page 3
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UH Family Weekend 2010 will take place Friday and Saturday. Parents will get the opportunity to experience all that UH has to offer. It’s an opportunity to visit with their students, attend his or her classes, meet faculty and staff members, enjoy student performances and experience a UH football game.
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Parents are required to register and pay a fee for the various activities. For more information visit http://www.uh.edu/parents/events/index.php
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Living green takes an attitude change and a collective effort, and the daylong Solar Tour and Social held at UH was intended to inspire people to go green. The American Solar Energy Society’s National Houston Solar Tour and Social on Saturday was held at the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and featured two events designed to encourage Houstonians to give solar energy and other sustainable options a try. “We are an energy capital of the world, so solar energy should be a part of that,” Solar Tour Director and five-year veteran Kathleen Reardon said. The Solar Social spotlighted a five-part series of 20-minute lectures about sustainable living, solar energy and the green initiative at UH. Additionally, booths were set up for green companies, non-profits and research teams to inform people interested in sustainability. The self-guided Houston Solar Tour of residences and businesses utilizing solar energy offered participants a unique opportunity to see solar systems in action. Since its launch in 2004, the tour has grown to include 17 Houstonarea sites, all of which were open to the public and serviced by a free Metro bus. “It shows how much the solar energy industry has been growing in Houston,” Reardon said. “There is no better experience than to talk to a homeowner that has a solar system on their house, so they can find out how it works.” The event paid particular attention to green movements at colleges and universities across the nation. “(Green UH) is laying the groundwork and planting the seeds in students’ minds that ‘hey, this is the way we need to start living,’” Reardon said. The first stop of the Solar Tour sits outside the architecture building as a permanent reminder of the University’s commitment to environmental responsibility. GREEN continues on page 3
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Steven Hayes, the man who brutally murdered three members of a family of four in 2007 with partner Joshua Komisarjevsky, was found guilty on Tuesday and faces the possibility of the death sentence, reported the Associated Press. Hayes, who had a previous history with crimes albeit non-violent, was convicted of capital felony, murder, sexual assault and many other counts of violent crimes committed against the Petit family. Komisarjevsky will be tried separately at a later date.
Harmful and lethal red sludge spilled out from a broken metal refinery reservoir and flooded villages in western Hungary Tuesday, reported CNN. At least four people, including two children, were killed with an additional 116 injured. The government has declared a state of emergency in three counties. Rescue workers are still looking for seven missing. Most of the injured were airlifted to the capital city of Budapest. A breach in the reservoir came Monday and more than a million cubic meters of the muck has already been discharged. Experts are working on ways of preventing the floods from reaching the Danube river, which would generate disastrous hazards.
The incident started when the men invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, his wife Jennifer Hawke-Petit and their two daughters in July 2007 in the suburb of Chesire, Conn. There, the two men beat William Petit and left him unconscious inside his basement. They proceeded into the house where they sexually assaulted HawkePetit and her younger daughter Michaela. Hawke-Petit was taken to a local bank and forced to withdraw cash from her bank account. Upon returning home, Hawke-Petit was strangled. Her daughters were also killed as Hayes and Komisarjevsky burned the house down. Barricaded in by police, the two stole the family SUV and attempted to ram their way free from the police units, but were unable to as they were caught shortly thereafter.
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citizens in a new and different light is limitless in terms of the career opportunities,� Blair said. “I have a satisfying and rewarding career, where you can make a difference and have an impact.� Blair is responsible for recruiting for Southeast Texas and Louisiana, and her office is housed within UH’s political science department. “People might think that for Foreign Service you might have to be in political science or liberals arts, and that’s not necessarily the case,� Blair said. “There are other components of the Foreign Service on the specialist side.� Greg Weiher, chair of the political
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UH’s solar project is a small part of a big effort by the University to educate and inspire students, staff and faculty to make greener choices for a greener future. Greeni Recycling, an apartment recycling collection service based in Houston started by Mike Cannon, will pick up plastic, glass, paper, cardboard and aluminum for $5 a month if at least 10 people in the community participate. “We realize that recycling is a stepping-stone into responsible consumption,� Cannon said. “So we try to offer our service to as many people as possible.� According to the tour guide, Houston ranks eighth in the nation in the number of LEED certified buildings and sixth in the number of Energy Star buildings. “When people start to wake up to the idea of, ‘I’m contributing to this problem’ or ‘I want to make a difference,’� Reardon said. “They put solar panels on their house because they are making a step in the right direction. The tour is about inspiring people to take that step.�
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science department, said that many students have interest in careers and opportunities such as those with the Department of State, and don’t know where to go for information or how to get started. “We have a lot of students that are interested in careers in international relations, politics and business,� Weiher said. “The diplomat is a real resource for those students. It’s a resource for the department.� The diplomat-in-residence position was in place for several years, but the post had been vacant for over a year after the last appointee, Michael W. McClellan, was transferred to the University of Michigan after only two weeks. Weiher said that his replacement, Blair, is a great asset for the University and the students.
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f someone doesn’t pay their electric bill, the service is shut off. And good luck making a call if your cell phone bill goes past due.
But what happens if you don’t pay a $75 firefighting fee and your house catches on fire? Should your house burn to the ground while firefighters sit and watch? That’s exactly what happened to an Obion County, Tenn. resident. Gene Cranick’s house caught fire Sept. 29, so he did what any person would do — called 911 and asked for the fire department. The problem is, he forgot to pay his yearly fee. As a result, the operator told him he “wasn’t on the list,” according to Cranick. The fire department originally refused to respond to the call — even after Cranick said he would pay whatever was necessary. But when the fire spread to the cornfield next to the burning house, the fire department showed up and promptly put out the fire in the cornfield only because the neighbor had paid his dues. Firefighters then stood and watched as Cranick’s house burned to ashes. All the news pundits are trying to make this a political issue. It’s not. It’s simply a moral issue. If someone shows up with the training, the skills and the equipment necessary to put out a fire, they should. If a person calls 911 — the emergency number — someone should respond. Even if that person hasn’t paid their fee. What if a family member had been trapped inside the house? Would the department refuse to save a human life because of $75? As it stands, Cranick lost three dogs and his grandchildren’s cat to the fire, but it could have just as easily been a human being. Now, in fairness, the city does state that if you don’t pay, the fire department won’t show up. But there’s a basic element of human decency lacking from this policy. If your house is on fire, and you’re willing to pay whatever’s necessary, take a check from the man and then help him out. Make it three times what the original rate if necessary. The man’s house is on fire; he’s not exactly in a position to argue. And please, if you have to pay $75 to make sure your house doesn’t burn to the ground, pay it. Don’t assume you’re going to be all right.
he subject of book censorship comes to a boiling point during Banned Books Week, an annual event held from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2 that champions the freedom to read, the importance of the First Amendment and intellectual freedom. Marcus It exposes actual or Smith attempted bannings of books across the US, and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints for all who wish to read and access them. This is just one of the first steps we need to take to permanently put an end to unnecessary and biased censorship. Book banning is rarely done on the basis of logic or thoughtful consideration, but more so on ignorance and prejudice. When books are banned for absurd reasons such as pro-communism in George Orwell’s “1984” or pro-racism in Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” — the exact
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n Sept. 15, Craigslist told Congress that it had completely removed the Adult Services section of its website. Members of congress and several advocacy groups pressured the company to remove the adult section. The concern from law enforcement bodies and Congress came after recent allegations of murderers finding victims online and charges Margarita of aiding sex trafficking. Campos Even after removal, the potential dangers of prostitution and sex trafficking still exist on the website; they’re just not as explicit. If you want to advertise that you are looking for a certain encounter, you still can in the encounters section. Whether or not you advertise a price, the risk of grave danger still exists both legally and fundamentally.
opposite of what these books advocate — you’re left wondering if some people have even read the books they challenge. It seems that question is answered by The Texas Board of Education when they banned the children’s picture book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin, a book that helps toddlers learn about colors and associate meaning to them. The reasoning behind this was that they confused the author with another Bill Martin, author of “Ethical Marxism: The Categorical Imperative of Liberation” despite the fact that a simple glance at the book would have prevented this. In another display of prejudice, the same board voted to pass a resolution condemning textbooks they perceived as having a pro-Islam, anti-Christian slant. Book banning does not protect children; it harms them, chiefly by attempting to instill political correctness or agendas and ignoring a novel’s core
The reality is that prostitution still exists in our modern society. The city of Houston is a bustling city, and for the most of us, our professions and daily routines shelter us from the ugly sides of city life. When we hear of prostitution, it can catch us by surprise. In 1998, Sweden made international headlines when they announced their new law against prostitution. This new law stated that it is illegal to buy sex but not to sell it, reducing the amount of prostitutes by 50 percent. Now, the United Kingdom plans on adopting the same law in order to have the same effect. While this new law is making life difficult for prostitutes, they have managed to find a way to cope. Prostitutes have been adapting by using technology to their advantage. Instead of risking being caught by the police, they use profiles on the Internet to meet clients in a safe, police-free environment.
meaning and values. When books are banned and kept out of the grasp of children, you effectively limit their potential understanding of the world through other viewpoints. This isn’t to say that common sense should not be a deciding factor as to what books are kept from the eyes of children in the school system. If we truly care about the well-being and minds of our children, we must be sure to provide, not deprive, to encourage and not deter. We must pursue a route in which the right to freedom of thought is expanded in our schools, and eradicate ignorance and prejudice from the discussion of our books. If we don’t, it will not just be our children that suffer, but our country, and the diversity of ideas we should cherish. Marcus Smith is a creative writing freshman and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
Laws are always changing, as are the ways around them. In the US, the federal government allows each individual state to create its own laws. Texas laws concerning prostitution states that it is illegal to sell sex, buy sex or engage in sexual acts for a fee. Although our laws that fight prostitution are a bit stricter than those of our European neighbors, the effort to control the streets remain difficult. Prostitution will continue to remain a black market, and completely getting rid of it will likely be impossible. The most important piece to take away from this problem is not just attempting to eradicate prostitution and sex trafficking, but ensuring that society evolves and the quality of life improves for everyone. Margarita Campos is a creative writing sophomore and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
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THE DAILY COUGAR The Cougars’ offense was dealt another blow when it was announced that wide receiver and team captain James Cleveland is suspended for Saturday’s game against Mississippi State for breaking an undisclosed team rule. Through four games, Cleveland is the team’s leading receiver with 20 catches for 324 yards and three touchdowns. “James made a mistake, which is uncharacteristic of him,” head coach Kevin Sumlin said in a statement. “I am disappointed because up until now he has done everything we have asked of him. He is very remorseful and hopefully will use this as a learning experience and be ready to go next week.” Look for Justin Johnson and Kenneth Bibbins to fill Cleveland’s void. Johnson is listed as a running back, but has played the role of fullback, wide receiver and tight end in practice and scrimmages. Bibbins is also a versatile tight end. “Justin Johnson has been the primary replacement,” Sumlin said. “He’s done a lot for this football team by filling in a lot of different areas. He’s a very versatile player. Kenneth Bibbins has played a lot this year. He’s played in every game. I look for those two to pick up the slack.” Cleveland’s punishment is just for this week, and Sumlin said the receiver will be active for the team’s next game Oct. 16 at Rice. “As he continues to handle his
James Cleveland will be absent Saturday when the Cougars host Mississippi State at Robertson Stadium. | Courtesy of UH Athletics business this week, I look forward to seeing him next week,” Sumlin said. Running back Bryce Beall said, despite Cleveland’s mistake, teammates will be supportive of him. Although the team is trying to maintain focus after another hardship, Beall said it gives the team a chance to prove itself yet again. “We just got to pick each other up and be there for each other,” Beall said. “That’s one thing we’ve
been saying — we’re a family. When one falls, we all fall. We need to make sure everyone is on the same page. We need to do a better job at that. “We’ve faced a lot of adversity so far. Championship teams overcome these situations. I’m excited to see how our team reacts to it Saturday against Mississippi State.” In Sumlin’s three-year tenure as head coach at UH, he has been
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Zombies are back for more in ‘Dead Rising 2’ Phillip Tran
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Chuck Greene makes his first appearance in the “Dead Rising” series by making his way through a world of zombies. | Capcom
Staying true to the first “Dead Rising” game released in August 2006, “Dead Rising 2” is all about coming up with creative ways to kill crowds of the living dead. Blue Castle Games and Capcom once again combines the sandbox style of gaming with the zombie apocalypse once more for a much-improved sequel.
Taking place in Fortune City, Nev., likeable protagonist Chuck Greene has entered a twisted game show where the contestants compete to kill zombies for prize money. His only purpose was to win money to purchase an expensive drug to keep his daughter from turning into a zombie after being bitten by one. But the zombies that were caged for the show are suddenly set free to wreck havoc upon the city and only a few scarce survivors are able to make it to the safe house. And to make things worst, Chuck is framed for the outbreak. Now he must prove his innocence before the military arrives in three days, while also making sure to find enough drugs to prevent his daughter from turning. Whether time is of the essence is purely up to the player. Important story missions and side quests will appear conveniently on Chuck’s watch, but it is the player’s option to follow them or not. Most side quests include rescuing survivors, which will net a lot of valuable experience for leveling up. The option to restart from the beginning but to keep stats and money is included from the start. The game’s major strength is the ability to use almost anything you find as a weapon against the undead. The baseball bat, box of nails or even the park bench can be used to fight zombies. Furthermore, items can be combined in one of the many maintenance rooms. Nails can be stuck bats, knives can be taped to boxing gloves, and a lawn mower can be attached to a hat. Just finding the right items to combine and experimenting with them might make the game worth it all by itself. It is the frustrating boss battles where the responsive controls suddenly seem very clumsy. The bosses are usually people that have gone disturbingly insane due to the zombie outbreak. Unlike the slow and clumsy zombies, bosses run as fast as Chuck drives, and their dangerous attacks are difficult to avoid. They also seem to take very little damage even when blasted with a shotgun. And speaking of driving, the controls for that may need a lot of refining as well. Multiplayer is available through the Internet. Co-op allows for another player to join with the host. A series of bizarre mini-games is also available, in which money can be earned for players to spend in single player. Despite the few problems, “Dead Rising 2” is a good game for those who enjoy the freedom of doing whatever you want and killing zombies by the dozens. Now excuse me while I attach this lawn mower motor to a wheel chair. arts@thedailycougar.com
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