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UH announces the signing of the KTRU deal UH announced an agreement allowing the University to take over the broadcast tower, FM frequency and license used by Rice University station KTRU for $9.5 million, according to a news release. After the agreement is presented to the Federal Communications Commission, a 90-day public comment session will take place and interested people are encouraged to contact the FCC with their concerns. KUHF, the UH-run radio station replacing KTRU, will air classical music and fine arts programming and the frequency 88.7 will become a 24-hour NPR news station. UH is the first university in Texas to submit a proposal like this to the FCC. — Sara Nichols/The Daily Cougar
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THE DAILY COUGAR Congressman Ron Paul spoke to an enlivened audience at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law on Oct. 12. Paul, known for his dedication to upholding the Constitution and his belief in limited government, spoke candidly to students and supporters about monetary and foreign policy, the war on drugs and the wars in Iraq and Iran. “I don’t believe we should be the policemen for the world,” Paul said. “It makes us
more enemies than friends and it costs us economically.” While some Tea Partiers have been outspoken against Islam, Paul said that the unwelcomed US occupation is to blame for terrorism, not Islam. “This country is moving in the wrong direction,” he said. “Preventative war is aggression and innocent lives are seen as collateral damage.” In order to achieve a balanced budget and improve foreign relations simultaneously, Paul said the government could take the money they are spending on the war and invest it back into the economy. Paul argued that by funneling millions of CONGRESS continues on page 3
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he girls of Alpha Kappa Delta Phi contributed to Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting an on campus event, shown above collecting donations, at the UC-Satellite. They baked cupcakes and cookies, and also made informative posters about how women can stay healthy and self check for breast cancer. The sorority was raising money for the Avon Foundation for Women. | Hiba Adi/The Daily Cougar
The wait is over and people around the nation can finally stop holding their breath for the 33 miners in Chile who are being rescued after being trapped underground for almost 70 days, the longest in human history. Officials began the rescue effort on the night of Oct. 12 by ascending the men one by one through a 13-foottall capsule called Phoenix. Though there were minor door and wheel complications, everything is working as planned. Houston-based NASA offered its assistance, considering its experience in training space crew members for extended periods of isolation. Among a team of scientists and engineers from all over the world helping to figure out how to get the Chilean miners out was a Houston man and his local company, Driller Supply International. Owner Greg Hall started the company in 1986. He opened another location that provides equipment for mine drillers in Chile in 1993. When the collapse happened, Hall said his workers were there. “Our customers called us and asked if we can send (equipment), and we did,” Hall said. 17 days into the miners being trapped, they began to drill 500-800 meters deep when they hit a pocket where they felt some sort of tapping. “We thought the miners were dead,” he said. “That’s when we received the note that all 33 of them were alive.” The miners attached the note to a drill that the rescuers were using. Hall said after that, they left and thought they their job was finished. “Then they called us and asked us if we had any suggestions on what to do next,” he said. “I became a general rig contractor.” Hall and a team of people from all around the nation attempted to do whatever they could to find CHILE continues on page 3
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a way to get the miners out — and quickly, considering the psychological and physical health issues they were facing. They came up with what they called Plan B, which was to dig a hole that’s safe enough and wide enough to lift all the miners out successfully. The rescuers at the time told the public that it could take up until Christmas to get them out, but Hall
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I’m not going to allow myself to fully relax until all 33 of them are out of there.� Greg Hall to drill (them out),� he said. “They asked us to keep quiet about it.� Hall said that during the time of drilling, he had to be careful not to give out any unsure information,
especially with Camp Hope — where all the families were set up on-site holding “beautiful signs� and counting on him and all the others to get their loved ones out. “I was afraid to get emotions involved,� Hall said. The miners are slowly making their way back up to see daylight and their families, and all 33 are expected to be out by late night on Oct. 13. “I’m not going to allow myself to fully relax until all 33 are out of there,� Hall said.
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Careless students need to be more responsible
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t The Daily Cougar, nothing infuriates us more than seeing people disrespect others and their hard work. As a collective body that works for and with people of all ages and walks of life, nothing is more important than extending common courtesy and basic respect for others. For those of you who may not be familiar with the journalism industry, we work on pretty random schedules. We are always in and out of our offices and perpetually coming and going. Every once in a while, the obligation of running a daily paper requires us to work far into the wee hours of the morning. In the midst of our irregular hours, we get a chance to communicate and socialize with the various people who make this campus run. During one of those conversations recently, it was brought to our attention that a small act could have a very significant consequence, like throwing a piece of trash into a designated recycle bin can negate the work of many people, for example. Each time something is improperly discarded into a paper recycle bin, the foreign object risks soiling the paper and thereby contaminating the entire bin. The paper is then unable to be recycled and must be discarded with regular garbage. The end result is more work for the people who are dedicated to keeping our campus nice, and wastes the effort of those who were trying to recycle. It is a great injustice to benefit from the hard work of others only to turn around and degrade it. If you can’t finish that soft drink you got for lunch at the UC Satellite, make sure you throw it away properly. As college students, we should all have the common sense that tells us the coffee cup we need to throw away does not go in the bin for recycled paper, even if we just emptied the unconsumed contents into the grass. This is above and beyond recycling recognitions. As students and as a campus, we should be tenacious in our efforts to uphold our responsibilities — that means throwing trash into trashcans that have liners, discarding paper that is to be recycled into the proper bins, and being responsible for our actions.
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.
Decreasing sugar intake is smart
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uring September, the Corn Refiners Association attempted to counter the backlash of its obesity-inducing image by proposing a name change of high fructose corn syrup to corn sugars. This is yet another classic strategy utilized by corporate America — whenever your product comes under too much criticism from opponents, don’t rework Mai the product, rework the Tran image. While the name change could serve to distance the product from its history of criticisms and overall negative image, it could also give consumers a false impression that the processing or ingredients have been changed and made healthier in some way. The proposal of the name change is warranted, as about 55 percent of Americans today list the well-known corn
sweetener among their food-safety worries, according to the consumer research firm NPD Group. Many companies have already responded to this negative portrayal of high fructose corn syrup by removing it from their products and switching to sugar. Popular name brands such as Sara Lee, Hunt’s Ketchup and Snapple have all publicly illustrated their switch to sugar. To put it into perspective, the Corn Refiners Association spent as much as $20 million on a massive public relations campaign about the natural goodness of high fructose corn syrup in 2008. $20 million is nine times more than what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allocated that year for its entire 5-a-Day fruits and vegetables program. The bottom line is that we should not simply go after corn syrup, but consider decreasing our sugar intake all together. “Sugar and high fructose corn syrup are nutritionally the same, and there’s no
evidence that the sweetener is any worse for the body than sugar,” Executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest Michael Jacobson said. The juggling act for a college student can be tough, and sometimes our diet reflects that. Some students rationalize that they must consume a food item high in sugar for fuel. The fact of the matter is that we all make choices during college that can affect the outcome of our future. By making the decision to consume healthy foods, our chances of ensuring a future with a positive outlook toward our health becomes possible. Because, after all, we are the future leaders, and it lies in our power to reform the adverse conditions concerning our health. The implications in doing so not only affect our generation, but many generations to come. Mai Tran is a political science junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.
Voters target red light cameras at polls
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efore there were red light cameras, the majority of drivers would slam on their gas pedal as the light turned yellow; however, since the cameras were introduced, many of us have had to think twice before deciding to floor it. One ticket can cost up to $158 in fines. To fight these costs and to win a possible ban on the red light cameras, many Houston residents are taking their voice to Merina the voting booths. Mesa Red light cameras have emerged as a hot button issue this election season. While the camera’s purpose is to promote safe driving, many drivers feel differently about automated enforcement. Three grass roots efforts, including one in Baytown, have led to success in meeting the requirements to let voters decide the outcome. To meet these requirements, members of the grass
roots efforts had to collect 22,000 valid signatures. Those signatures are still growing because they fear their opponent may spend up to half a million dollars trying to knock off private citizens’ signatures. As long as they have those signatures, voting on this issue will take place Nov. 2. However, not everyone is in favor of the ban on red light cameras. Hotel and Restaurant Management junior Jacob Miller is part of the group that would like to see the cameras enforced. “People should have to take responsibility for their actions, and if it doesn’t show up on my driving record, it’s fine with me. It’s also a good source of revenue for the city,” Miller said. Although there are fewer intersection crashes, there has been an increase of rear-end crashes because drivers are being forced to slam on their brakes before the light turns red. Many drivers are afraid that if they go through a yellow light, their
photo will be taken and they will receive the dreaded ticket. Some drivers prefer their tickets the old fashioned way — issued by a police officer. Receiving a ticket by an electronic third party seems a bit unprofessional, and chances of it getting it appealed are slim. Once issued a citation for running a red light, you must appear in court on the specified date. If you’re willing to try and get it appealed, you will need to request a bench trial to be tried by a judge — all for a ticket that’s not even given out by a police officer. Whatever stance you have on red light cameras, make your voice heard at the polls. It has the possibility of changing the way people drive and the possibility of saving you a trip to court. Merina Mesa is a communications junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com.
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THE DAILY COUGAR For the 36th time, UH will meet cross-town rival Rice on Saturday for the annual Bayou Bucket at Rice Stadium. After being blown out by Mississippi State last weekend, the Cougars get back to business with Conference USA competition. “Nobody is happy with our performance last weekend,” head coach Kevin Sumlin said. “The best thing for this team and coaching staff is to play another game. I think our guys are looking forward to Saturday. We understand that this is a rivalry game and a conference game. We have a lot of reasons to be ready to play Saturday based on last Saturday night. Our guys will be ready to go.” There is no quarterback controversy between true freshmen David Piland and Terrance Broadway, as Sumlin said Piland will be the starter for Saturday’s game against Rice. In his first start last weekend, Sumlin said he thought Piland put up a noble performance. Piland turned the ball over twice, but there were other players who also made mistakes. “In light of everything that was going on, particularly early in the game, he moved the ball well,” Sumlin said. “There were a number of opportunities in that game for us to make more plays and help them out. Based on everything that went on throughout the course of the game, and what we asked him to do, he operated pretty well.”
“As I’ve said before, football is a team game — not a one man game. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the surrounding cast playing as well as they needed to play for us to win. He played above average and well enough to execute and do some things for us to win.” In both losses the Cougars scored first, showing that they weren’t out of the whole game. Sumlin said the team has to work on playing four solid quarters of football. “Out of two losses, we’ve been sporadic in our play, and played in spurts,” Sumlin said. “That’s not good enough. We’ve been ready to play, and scored first in those situations and had either turnovers or something happen. We have not responded the way we needed to in those two loses. That’s a point of emphasis for us, and it has been. As a coach, you try to address the little things because little things lead to big things.” On the season Rice is 1-5 overall and 0-2 in Conference USA. Last week they were bounced 44-24 by UTEP. Nick Fanuzzi is the starting quarterback for the Owls. So far this season, Fanuzzi has completed 112 of 179 passes for 1104 yards and tossed four touchdowns and six interceptions. Running back Sam McGuffie was a viral sensation when he played at Cypress Fair High School. He turned the most heads when a video of him hurdling a defender surfaced. He went to Michigan his freshman year but decided to transfer to Rice. Now in his junior year, he leads the Owls in rushing and receiving. He has 336 yards on 86 rushes for two touchdowns, and has 230 receiving yards with a
Head coach Kevin Sumlin hopes to keep the team’s undefeated Conference USA record intact when the team takes the short trip to Rice on Saturday. | Pauline Alderete/The Daily Cougar touchdown. “You’ve got two of the most talented guys in the state of Texas on the same team,” Sumlin said. “They are both dangerous guys.” Though Rice is off to a sluggish start, the Cougars are not playing down what the Owls are capable of. “We respect the Rice Owls just like they respect us,” right guard Chris Thompson said. “It’s
another game on the schedule, but it’s the biggest game of the season because it’s the next game. They are a good, hard team. Their record doesn’t really say what they are capable of. They are going to come into this game on fire and we are, too.” Last season, the Cougars stomped the Owls 73-14 at Robertson Stadium. UH is 26-10
all-time against Rice. In 2008, the Cougars fell 56-42 at Rice Stadium. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. and can be seen on CBS College Sports. After this weekend, the Cougars will travel to Memphis for another C-USA matchup. sports@thedailycougar.com
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THE DAILY COUGAR Before he walks in, his laugh fills the room. It’s a laugh that tells everyone that Johnny Knoxville has arrived. He is loud, and everything he says is quickly followed by a joke. It is really hard not to like him from the moment that you meet him. He appears much older in person than in the videos that play on MTV, and in March of next year he will turn 40. With his sunglasses off, there is a faint look of aging, but this and two children have not slowed him down. He still bounces off walls and is always trying to outdo himself when it comes to stunts. In front of him is Bam Margera, who quickly sits down with his drink and is ready for some questions. One of the easiest questions for Margera is why he would tell the Jackass crew about his fear of snakes. “If I could think of my worst fear ever, it would be falling into a pit of snakes‌this was like in the beginning of filming (the television show),â€? Margera said. “I didn’t realize that if you tell Jackass, it just means that they’re going to figure out a new skit for you.â€? One of the funniest gags to be featured in the trailer for the new movie, “Jackass 3D,â€? is when he gets knocked down by a giant hand. “With the hand that hit me, it was nine in the morning and I know that we don’t start filming to at least 11:30 or noon. So they are like, ‘Go into kitchen, they want to have a meeting with you,’ and I’m like, alright whatever,â€? Margera said. “Then, all of the sudden,
there is this massive hand that nailed me.� “The pranks you never think are going to happen, you know that something is going to happen but you don’t know where they’re going to come from,� Knoxville said. The pranks on one another are only part of what makes these two who they are. Both are willing to put their bodies on the line for a laugh. “The stunts themselves, I found that is easier just to get up there and do it as soon a possible. Roll camera. I’m going to do it. Because if you eye it up and figure up how you’re going to fall and what might happen, it makes you not want to do it even more,� Margera said. Knoxville is quick to add on to Margera’s sentiment. “You never know what’s going to happen; we’re trying stuff that has never been done. So I just don’t think about it. I tell them, ‘Just set the cameras. I’m going to go in my car and listen to music. When you need me to come in and be a talking dummy, just tap me on the shoulder.’� In one of the more extreme stunts, Knoxville gets flipped pretty hard by a bull and ends up taking a hoof to the head. “Thank God for that hoof to the head because it altered my fall just enough where I didn’t fall on the back of my neck, but took the hoof to my head. I think it altered a little my fall just enough to where I didn’t break my neck. So, the bull did me a favor — the bull saved my life,� Knoxville said. After years of watching both of these actors taking close calls, they said they have developed their own ways of telling their
Knoxville pictured here trying to make a quick get away from a dog. | Paramount Pictures
families what happened. “It’s better to not tell them what you’re going to do because, if you say what’s going to happen, then they are all nervous. It’s just better to call after the day and tell them that you’re fine,� Margera said. For Knoxville, “It’s pretty nerve wracking for me, my wife, and my family. They really like the end product. They think that it’s hilarious, but during those six, seven months when we’re filming, they’re pretty scared. And I understand
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— I don’t want my son or daughter doing stunts. Pranks are fine,� Knoxville said. The realization that Knoxville is a father is strange. His daughter was able to see the movie with him. “My daughter was too young to see the first one, and on number two she saw some of it. On this one, I let her see the whole thing, but I made her sit next to me at the screening,� Knoxville said. “I knew everything that was coming up, and if something was objectionable, she had cardboard about the size
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