life/arts
Cougars now have one shot, one opportunity
Gorillaz prove to be real band
sports
t h e o f f i c i a l s t u d e n t n e w s pa p e r o f t h e u n i v e r s i t y o f h o u s to n s i n c e 1 9 3 4
THE DAILY COUGAR » Breaking news, blogs, discussion and more: thedailycougar.com
newsline
@thedailycougar
Students wear pink in support of cancer awareness The UH Collegiate Cancer Council Chapter is asking Cougars to wear pink in support of the Well Women Extravaganza 2010, which will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. today in the UC Houston Room. The Extravaganza is an HPV and cervical cancer awareness event for both female and male students, and nine UH organizations are participating this year. For more information, call the Cancer Council President Hannah Kim at 281-978-1493 or go to http:// www.uh.edu/cccatuh. — Sara Nichols/The Daily Cougar
National Chemistry Week closes with an explosion
®
October 21, 2010
facebook.com/thedailycougar
Budget cuts forthcoming Jack Wehman
THE DAILY COUGAR Texas is facing a budget shortfall of up to $24 billion in the next legislative session, and the Faculty Senate is preparing for a 10 percent reduction in state funds. The budget cut is expected to be officially announced when the Texas Legislature resumes next year, but the Senate is already planning for the worst. “Ten percent of our general funds — and this is just the money we’re subtracting from the total revenue we get from the state — comes out to be about 3 percent of our total budget,” Provost John Antel said. “So that’s
at least a little bit of good news — but it’s still 13.7 million dollars, which is an awful lot of money.” The Senate is looking into many different ways to try and combat this loss of funding any way it can — including looking into cutting some programs, Antel said. “What we’re going to do in the interim in the next few months — it might take a year or two years — we’re going to get together and really try and come down and do program evaluations,” Antel said. No matter what the outcome of the budget cuts may be, the Senate remains focused on the University’s short and longterm future. While there are some cuts being made, the organization is also ensuring that
As part of National Chemistry Week, students are encouraged to vote for their colleagues’ “favorite mole creation” as part of Mole Day, which runs all day Friday at Fleming Hall. For more information, go to http://www.chem. uh.edu/undergraduate/acs.
Jesus Acevedo
THE DAILY COUGAR
— Sara Nichols/The Daily Cougar
In the past year, the Student Government Association and the Faculty Senate have passed resolutions for the transgender student population on campus, but the administration at UH has yet to act on them. A resolution to add the phrase “gender identity and expression” to the non-discrimination statement from UH has been passed, but it remains to be finalized with the Board of Regents. “Overall, it’s been in the chancellor’s office since 2006,” Graduate Social Work Senator for SGA Josephine Tittsworth said. “Then in 2008 and 2009, a new legislation was passed by SGA to include the phrase ‘gender identity and expression,’ and that has been with the current chancellor’s office since then.”
Got an item for Newsline? Let us know! E-mail newsline@thedailycougar.com
89 LO 65 HI
ON CAMPUS
AROUND TOWN Jason Moran Discovery Green will host acclaimed jazz musician and HSPVA alumnus Jason Moran at 7 p.m. as he takes to the stage a solo concert. This is made possible by a grant from Andrea and Bill White in honor of Nancy G. Kinder. The event is free. Find more campus and local events or add your own at thedailycougar.com/calendar
CORRECTIONS
Report errors to editor@thedailycougar.com. Corrections will appear in this space as needed.
Recycle this paper: Share it with a friend!
news@thedailycougar.com
Group seeks equal opportunity
The event will feature fire special effects like those seen in movies, as well as safety demonstrations including stunt actors.
Pizza with Parking Pizza with Parking will be a chance for the campus to learn about their transportation options. The information session is designed to provide transportation solutions to students. Free pizza and drinks will be available! Drop by the UC from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UH stays on the right track, and it’s looking as far ahead as 10 years. “We have to think about where we want to be in ten years as an institution, and we have to think about our current priorities — our high level priorities,” Antel said. Although it wasn’t the most light-hearted discussion, President Renu Khator made sure to emphasize that UH students will always be the first priority, no matter what. “I want our students to feel that they are not poor cousins to anybody,” Khator said. “We value them, we believe in them, they are special to us, and we want them to be successful and graduate.”
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
In celebration of National Chemistry Week, the UH American Chemical Society is hosting a fire and explosives demonstration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Lynn Eusan Park outside Cougar Village.
!!
Thursday
FACULTY SENATE
Find more news items at newsline.thedailycougar.com
today
Issue 043, Volume 76
EQUALITY continues on page 3
Rock n’ lunch on campus he Student Program Board continued to showcase local bands with its Fall Concert Series 2010 at the UC-Satellite. The Band Foster performed from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday while students enjoyed the music in the patio area. For more information on SPB events, visit www.uh.edu/spb. |
T
Brianna Leigh Morrison/ The Daily Cougar
STATE LAWS
Officials reconsider drunk driving fines Charne Graham
THE DAILY COUGAR Texas residents may want to think twice before getting behind the wheel after a beer or two in the future. Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is proposing that the state’s driving under the influence law be changed. The new DWAI law on the agenda — that is, driving while ability impaired — states that if the driver’s blood alcohol content is 0.05-0.07, they can be charged. For ALCOHOL continues on page 3
2
!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
ONLINE
The Daily Cougar
The best stuff from our website, comments and blogs. See what you’re missing: thedailycougar.com
online
Expanded Program for Teaching Excellence Awards A new plan has been put in place to expand the size and scope of the Teaching Excellence Awards, which are the highest form of recognition the University of Houston offers for excellence in teaching. The new awards structure was created with the endorsement of the UH Board of Regents, and unified recommendations from the Provost appointed Accountability Task Force, the Teaching Excellence Awards Committee, and the new Center for Teaching Excellence. The amounts of the awards have been substantially increased. There are also new categories of awards including:
+ + + +
Group Teaching Excellence Awards. Two awards ($30,000) Distinguished Leadership in Teaching Award ($15,000) Teaching Career Award ($12,000) Community Engagement in Teaching Award ($8,000)
All awards for faculty offered in the past are have been increased to 8,000, and the awards for Teaching Assistants have been raised to $3,500. Details are available on the Provost web page http://www.uh.edu/provost/awards/, under “Teaching Excellence Awards� or on the CTE website http://cte.uh.edu/ under “Faculty Grants Awards and Incentives�. If you would like to nominate someone for these awards, contact Heidi Kennedy at: HAKennedy@Central.UH.EDU.
Nominations from students are encouraged.
PROVOST’S OFFICE CENTER FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
PAST WEEK’S TOP READS
FEATURED BLOGS
1. Firefighters don’t always come free 2. Is there sentient life on Goldilocks? 3. Students should be allowed to carry firearms on campus
Cougar Rant
FEATURED COMMENTS Re: Perry avoids White with simple scheme
“Anybody that does not want to speak to Texas voters or allow Texas voters to hear what their plans are should not be Governor. Bill White has not hidden from cameras, reporters or voters for that matter. Bill White lead Houston in the right direction. People that are complaining are the ones that are only voting for Perry because of the ‘R’ behind his name. It’s now out that Perry’s buddies profited from TRS. ...� — user “UHCoog 2000� Re: UH fails at Middle Eastern studies
“So what happens if we continue on without the major? Will we not get Tier One? Come on now, this sounds like a reach of all reaches. It’s ok to shed your opinion on what you think would be helpful, but don’t say things like it’s “undoubtedly vital� or “it’s detrimental� if we don’t pursue this major. ...� — user “Logic�
The way life is. I remember when my daughter was a baby and I was doing everything on my own, I couldn’t wait for her to stop waking up in the middle of the night. Then, when she mastered that phase of her life, she acquired a biting habit at daycare. I was a wreck for a while because nothing I did seemed to make her want to stop putting her tiny little chompers into other kids at school. Then she passed through that too. Just as she did, the terrible threes seemed to show up, and unfortunately no one really tells you just how awful the threes are compared to the twos. My daughter constantly ... Read more @ cougarrant.thedailycougar.com
Editor’s Desk San JosÊ Mine Rescue In Chile Amazes Older Folk I received this message in my inbox this morning, and I thought I’d share it with you all: For all of you younger folk, I thought you might like to know that several of us older folk are just astonished with the mine rescue in Chile. None of us ever even imaged such a rescue was even possible. Mine work in the U.S. is seen as the lowest of the low with death on the job as always a real possibility. The San JosÊ mine rescue in Chile will forever change how we think about mine safety in America and it will change how we think about miners and their families. ... Read more @ editor.thedailycougar.com
ORP/ TSA RETIREMENT SERVICES
Securities are offered through WFG Investments, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Registered Representatives of WFG Investments, Inc.
Sports Editors
Newsroom
!"
(713) 743-5360
Are you ready for what’s next? RETIREMENT SERVICES s 2ETIREMENT 0LANNING s /PTIONAL 2ETIREMENT 0LAN /20 s 4AX 3HELTERED !CCOUNTS 43! 4$! B s 3%0 )2! 4RADITIONAL 2OTH )2! s %SSENTIALS FOR 3PENDING 0LAN s #REDIT $EBT 0LANNING s %MERGENCY &UND s )NVESTMENT 0LANNING s #OLLEGE 0LANNING s !LTERNATIVE )NVESTMENTS s 2ISK -ANAGEMENT 0LANNING s ,IFE )NSURANCE s ,ONG 4ERM #ARE
contact us: Editor in Chief
!"
Matthew Keever (713) 743-5362 editor@thedailycougar.com Managing Editor
!"
Newton Liu (713) 743-5361 me@thedailycougar.com Chief Copy Editor
!"
Bruce D. Wise CFPÂŽ, TGPC Debbie Feuer, Registered Principal Bruce Wise and Debbie Feuer have been helping the faculty and staff with ORP and TSA Retirement Services since 1992. They are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to their clients. Bruce and Debbie are independent financial advisors who will develop custom designed solutions to work towards reaching your financial goals.
Williams Financial Group at Kingwood 1120 Kingwood Dr. Suite # 300 Kingwood, Texas 77339
phone 281.360.9473 fax 281.852.9473 Bruce Wise bwise@williams-financial.com Debbie Feuer dfeuer@williams-financial.com
Jack Wehman copychief@thedailycougar.com News Editors
!"
Hiba Adi Jose Aguilar (713) 743-5314 news@thedailycougar.com
John Brannen Chris Losee (713) 743-5303 sports@thedailycougar.com Life & Arts Editor
!"
Travis Hensley (713) 743-5302 arts@thedailycougar.com Opinion Editor
!"
Andrew Taylor opinion@thedailycougar.com Photo Editor
!"
Kendra Berglund (713) 743-5304 photo@thedailycougar.com
Advertising
(713) 743-5340
ads@thedailycougar.com Classifieds
!"
(713) 743-5356 classifieds@thedailycougar.com
Business Office Phone (713) 743-5350 Fax (713) 743-5384 ! "Mailing address !" !"
Room 7, UC Satellite Student Publications University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4015
Web Editor
!"
Ronnie Turner webeditor@thedailycougar.com
ABOUT THE COUGAR The Daily Cougar is published Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters, and Tuesday and Thursday during the summer, at the University of Houston Printing Plant and online at http://www. thedailycougar.com. The University seeks to provide equal educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status, or sexual orientation. The Daily Cougar is supported in part by Student Service Fees. The first copy of the Cougar is free; each additional copy is 25 cents. SUBSCRIPTIONS Rates are $70 per year or $40 per semester. Mail subscription requests to: Mail Subscriptions, The Daily Cougar, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204-4015. NEWS TIPS Direct news tips and story ideas to the News Desk. Call (713) 743-5314, e-mail news@thedailycougar. com or fax (713) 743-5384. A “Submit news item� form is also available online at thedailycougar.com. COPYRIGHT No part of the newspaper in print or online may be reproduced without the written consent of the director of the Student Publications Department.
ISSUE STAFF Copy editing
Mary Baak, Maria Toscano, Jack Wehman
Production
Ben Muths
Closing editor
Newton Liu
!" !" !"
EQUALITY continued from page 1
A group on campus, the Cougar LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender) Allies, has set up meetings with President Renu Khator to ask her why the resolution has failed to reach its next step. “We have gotten to the point where we set up meetings with her and instead she hands us over to Vice President Dr. (John) Antel and he dealt with us,� English Professor and Cougar Ally Maria Gonzales said. Gonzales said that the University is willing to build the infrastructure and have UH become an LGBT supportive campus by adding an LGBT studies minor through Women’s Studies and an LGBT Resource Center with a half-time director to help address these issues. But the Cougar LGBT Allies would still like the wording on the non-discrimination statement to be changed. Currently the statement of nondiscrimination for UH concludes that equal treatment and opportunity is provided to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation, except where such distinction is required by law. Whereas other universities across
ALCOHOL continued from page 1
example, a 120 lb. woman can have two margaritas in an hour and have a BAC of 0.06. “I think this is just another way for the state to make more money. Now if I want to have a few glasses of wine at a dinner party, I’ll need a designated driver,� health and human performance senior Claireese Kimmons said. “That’s ridiculous.� The DWAI law has not been passed yet, but it is in affect in Colorado and is being taken into consideration by Texas officials. The current DUI laws say that if the driver is stopped by the police with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 and above, they can face a fine, jail time, community service and a suspension of their license. The fine for a first DUI conviction in Texas is up to $2,000 and $10,000 if
Thursday, October 21, 2010
NEWS
The Daily Cougar
Texas have made the change in their statements. The University of Texas at Austin, for example, has added the following sentence to their non-discrimination statement, “Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.� Other universities across Texas that have changed their non-discrimination statements are Rice, Houston Community College and South Texas College of Law. In an SGA meeting last month, a resolution was passed to give transgender students the right to choose their preferred names on their Cougar Card, but the resolution is not official yet either. “The Affirmative Action Officer Allison Odom-Bashir is working with the committee to see what the possibility is for this resolution to be put in place,� Tittsworth said. The LGBT has also taken action to speed up the process. “We have contacted the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) on campus,� Director of the LGBT Resource Center Lorrain Schroeder said. “We are in the process of making some procedures, so the transgender student population can have their alternative name on their ID badge.�
!
UE I
University Eye Institute
Full time UH students may be eligible for Contact Lens benefits at the University Eye Institute the leaders in specialty soft and gas permeable lenses. Special pricing for students with MACORI insurance
/PEN TO THE PUBLIC s -ONDAY THRU &RIDAY A M TO P M * $AVIS !RMISTEAD "LDG s %NTRANCE 4O MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALL OR EMAIL AT WWW UEI UH EDU
news@thedailycougar.com
a child is the vehicle. The least possible jail time that a driver can spend for a first conviction DUI in Texas is 72 hours. Since DWAI is a lesser offense, the charges won’t be as expensive. “I feel that it (DWAI law) is pointless, this won’t stop people from having a good time with friends and drinking socially,� UH alum Isaac Grant said. Texas is still ranked number one for having the most DWI offenders. Regardless of plans to decrease the amount of drunk drivers on the road to help this statistic, most social drinkers disagree with the new possible law, while others feel more content about it. “I don’t drink and this law will make me feel safer when I’m driving at night,� political science junior Lindsey Tucker said. “People are on the streets drunk, especially after house parties.� news@thedailycougar.com
BUY 1 OF 8 SELECT 6� MEAL DEALS FOR
$ 3.99
(Cold Cut Trio, Meatball, Tuna, Veggie, Roasted Chicken, BLT, Ham, Spicy Italian)
Valid only at these locations: 3704 SCOTT @ WHEELER 2533 SOUTHMORE @ HWY 288 4835 CALHOUN; ACROSS FROM REC CENTER
Comment on our feed
facebook.com/ thedailycougar
Tag your tweets @thedailycougar
Post comments on
thedailycougar.com
3
4
!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Daily Cougar
opinion THE DAILY COUGAR
EDITOR Andrew Taylor E-MAIL opinion@thedailycougar.com ONLINE www.thedailycougar.com/opinion
THIS CARTOON CONTAINS MALE NUDITY... NOT! by Miko Tsubai
EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR IN CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR NEWS EDITORS SPORTS EDITORS LIFE
& ARTS EDITOR
OPINION EDITOR
Matthew Keever Newton Liu Hiba Adi, Jose Aguilar John Brannen, Christopher Losee Travis Hensley Andrew Taylor
STAFF EDITORIAL
Make a difference, grant a child’s wish
A
lthough most of us in the Daily Cougar newsroom think that sororities and fraternities do nothing but party and wear popped collars, it seems that all of them collect money for charities, and are actually quite philanthropic. Chi Omega is hosting its eighth annual Wish Week, putting on a different fundraiser every day for seven days. All of the proceeds go to the MakeA-Wish foundation. For those that don’t know, Make-A-Wish grants children with life-threatening diseases a chance to ask for anything they want, and then gives it to them. The organization has granted over 200,000 wishes since it was founded in 1980. Last year, the Chi-Os raised enough money to grant their own wish instead of just donating the money to the foundation. They (along with the help of their alumni) sent an 11-year-old Houstonian named Maddy to South Africa for the World Cup. It was a big deal — and the events this year have done even better than the ones last year. But the week is only halfway over. Today Chi Omega is hosting Dishes for Wishes at the ChickFil-A at the corner of Kirby and Highway 59. 15 percent of their proceeds go to Make-A-Wish — but you have to say that you’re supporting Dishes for Wishes, otherwise no money is donated. However, the big fundraisers take place this weekend. The sorority is hosting Walk for Wishes, a 3K run on the track behind the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Admission is $10 and the run starts at 8 a.m. Saturday. Sunday is the last (and biggest) event — Swishes for Wishes. It’s a basketball tournament for both guys and girls, and although registration is already over, tickets for the event are only $2. Now, we can’t make you guys go out and support these people, but think of the children. All students complain about their busy schedules now and then, but these kids are dealing with life-anddeath issues on a daily basis. For the cost of two dollar-menu items, you can use your money for something that’s actually worthwhile. So it’s up to you to decide which one is more chill — something fast, cheap and greasy, or something that can make a sick child feel better.
his year marked the debut of MPAA’s use of the phrase “male nudity” as a criterion for rating films. This disclaimer was used thus far in the ratings of three films in 2010: “Jackass 3D,” “Eat Pray Love,” and “Grown Ups.” The ratings given to these three recent films reveal that the Motion Picture Association of America — the supposed moral bastion of Daniel Hollywood — is totally Renfrow defunct. The MPAA has a long history of promoting male hegemony through their rating system, and the addition of this phrase to their repertoire is an indication of that. However, it is rather hard to work out just why this is so. Now let’s look at the new, and less humorous addition to the MPAA’s ridiculous rating’s repertoire. By creating the disclaimer “male
E D I TO R I A L P O L I C I E S
Read this or vote straight ticket to save time
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.
Film ratings are straight-up sexist
T
O
n Monday, the voting polls for Houston residents opened and will stay open until next Friday. Many Houston residents are heading to the polls early to avoid long lines and wasting time. The main perk of voting early is that you can get in and out with ease. For most people, the process of voting is relatively easy. A Andrew potential voter might Taylor listen to some nightly news or read the Houston Chronicle. Unfortunately for most, this is about where the ceiling is as far as becoming informed is concerned. A serious voter — one that is engulfed in politics and listens to NPR chronically — might research the candidates and maybe even the views of said candidate on specific issues. In reality
nudity,” the MPAA has acknowledged that in our culture male nudity only applies from the waist down. However, female nudity seems to encompass the entire female body. However, before delving into the details of these ratings, let’s take some time to reflect on the MPAA’s history of ridiculous ratings. In 2004, “Team America” was given an R rating for, “graphic crude and sexual humor, violent images and strong language — all involving puppets.” Don’t you like the disclaimer at the end of the rating? It’s unfortunate that the MPAA didn’t build upon this rating and give “Twilight: New Moon” a PG-13 for, “the promotion of self-indulgent behavior—all involving human teens, vampire teens, and werewolf teens.” The seminal children’s classic “Alice in Wonderland” received a PG rating for, “fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking
though, informed and eager voters are the true minority. The majority of people fall somewhere around the middle of the spectrum of informed to uninformed. They stay somewhat knowledgeable, they read the paper periodically and occasionally watch or listen to a debate. A few things are common among most all of these potential and certain voters; they identify with one party more so than another and they almost never research all the candidates or propositions on the ballot at hand. One reason voters never arrive to a poll fully informed is due to the fact that the ballots today are too long. The City of Houston might have the longest ballot in the country. Overall the Houston ballot contains 252 candidates for 142 election contests. Granted that no voter will have to vote in all 142 election contests, each voter is sure to have
caterpillar.” While the MPAA should be credited for the creativity of this rating, why not just say that the film included smoking, instead of pointlessly maligning the caterpillar. It’s not his fault he was written that way. Another children’s film that received an interesting rating is “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which was given a PG rating for, “quirky situations, action and mild language.” It’s important not to expose children to quirky behavior too early — they’ll stop playing group sports and spend all of their time knitting tea cozies and hanging out in thrift shops if you don’t monitor their exposure to quirky situations. In 1996, the MPAA released the penultimate of ridiculous ratings when Twister received a PG-13 rating for the, “intense depiction of very bad weather.” While the weather in the film was rather RENFROW continues on page 5
a daunting list of election contests in front of them. It is no surprise that most voters become apathetic with this long of a ballot. The average person of voting age doesn’t even have time to do their homework on 10 candidates. For most registered voters, the work is done once they cast their vote for governor and maybe a few other candidates. The rest of the voting is done by either straight ticket voting or by something as significant as eeny-meenyminy-mo. In some cases, there is only one candidate for the corresponding office and the choice becomes clear — all you have to do is click the box. The average student voter can be more apathetic than other voters at the poll and the situation can then be further simplified. Many student voters TAYLOR continues on page 5
TAYLOR continued from page 4
will show up to the polls to decide between Perry and White, but the rest of the contests will probably be chosen by party affiliation or comical names — like Crappito, for example. The length of the ballots is so great that you can’t even memorize everybody you wish to vote for contest by contest. The rare, responsible voter who studies the candidates and researches the propositions on the ballot will literally need to write down the names of all the people they wish to vote for. In an article published in The Houston Chronicle, UH political science professor Richard Murray said, “It’s almost certain it’s the longest ballot in the history in the state because we’re by far the biggest county,� Murray said. This is not a list you can pen down on a post-it note. A list of this size will require at least one full sheet of paper and probably an amount of time commensurate to driving to a polling location in the middle of rush hour traffic. The time required to research 200 or more candidates is something most dedicated college students couldn’t do in a few weeks even if they were going to be graded on it. In an article published last Friday in the Houston Chronicle by Jeannie Kever, a poll conducted by students at Rice University
RENFROW continued from page 4
poor, should the weather really be part of the criteria the MPAA uses when rating a film? They could have just rated the film PG-13 for, “the portrayal of a cow in its unnatural environment, and for portraying tornado hunting as a viable lifestyle choice.� The majority of female nudity in films is used in a sexual manner, but male nudity is often used as a joke; hence “Jackass 3D.� The cause of this discrepancy is the fact that the most nudity in films is catered towards men. Furthermore, the MPAA is sending the message to filmmakers that women can be objectified in films as long as they recognize that they will receive a harsher rating for “nudity or sexuality.� If they include full frontal male nudity in their film, however, they will have the disclaimer “male nudity� tacked onto their film. In other words, the MPAA has acknowledged that when they include a disclaimer warning of nudity or sexuality in a film that warning is focused on women. They have placed “male nudity� in a category of its own, to be treated differently. They are saying that men deserve special protection from viewing something different or potentially more offensive. The MPAA needs to either replace their newest sexist disclaimer with “full frontal nudity,� or start warning people when a film contains “female nudity.� It is time for the MPAA to start taking their job seriously, and to think about the underlying messages they are sending to viewers through the disclaimers they tack onto films. Daniel Renfrow is an Anthropology junior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
OPINION
The Daily Cougar
showed the lack of interest among young voters. “This year, a poll by Rice University students found just 3.5 percent of Houston residents between 18 and 25 are likely to vote in the upcoming elections. That compares to half of people between 45 and 65,� Kever said. One easy way to greatly reduce the time spent on researching candidates and becoming informed on the elections is to look to those whom you respect. For many, the logical choice is their friend who they work with or the person who they graduated college with. One quality source of information that is readily available is the endorsements made by the Houston Chronicle editorial board. This is a good source regardless of your political leaning because it is one that represents the opinions of several intelligent people as opposed to just one or a few. Moreover, the endorsements made by the Chronicle come from the people who cover the candidates all year long, long before the elections come into conversation. These endorsements are a product of numerous articles of news coverage, and also from propositions to face-to-face meetings with the candidates themselves. The Chronicle will even provide a full article for each candidate endorsed. This is much more than you will get from any television smear ad or nightly news sound bite. The endorsement articles also serve as a quicker method for
those who are looking for substance. Many of the endorsements made by the Chronicle editorial board are supported with facts, history, and actual quotes from candidates and experts from many fields. The chances of finding other sources of summaries and endorsements based on facts are likely to be few and far between. There is sure to be at least a few readers who will be quick to call this a bias from someone within the print journalism industry. To the critics who will charge with this accusation, the task is yours to find a better solution to being informed and voting intelligently. The print media serves the public with the daily news and is the vehicle that has been breaking stories since the invention of the printing press. If the contents printed were useless and slanted, the industry would have become extinct long ago. Regardless, many will cast their vote with little forethought and the print media will do what it does day in and day out — report the outcome. If you are planning to take to the polls and do more than spin the polling wheel arbitrarily as if you were a contestant on The Wheel of Fortune, do yourself a favor and at least consider the endorsements printed in the media. At the very least, it’s worth the gas and time you’ll spend driving to the poll. Andrew Taylor is an economics senior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
These articles aren’t going to comment on themselves, now are they?
!
5
Because Chris can be a woman’s name, too. Though The Daily Cougar strives for accuracy and fairness in its reporting, mistakes happen. Please report any errors you see in the paper to the editorial staff. Corrections will run on Page 2 as needed to amend the record. To report a correction, e-mail editor@thedailycougar.com or call (713) 743-5362.
Join the conversation. Comment on any article at thedailycougar.com
*4 :063 $0.165&3
#30,& 4-08 */'&$5&% 8*5) "
7*364
4FSWJDFT 7JSVT 3FNPWBM 4ZTUFN 0QUJNJ[BUJPO 4ZTUFN )BSEXBSF 6QEBUFT 4PGUXBSF )BSEXBSF *OTUBMMBUJPO )PNF 0GGJDF *OUFSOFU 4FU VQ /FUXPSL EBUB TUPSBHF JOTUBMMBUJPO
%POÂľU XBJU VOUJM JUÂľT UPP MBUF 7ZQFS $PNQVUFST JT IFSF GPS ZPV
%BUB 3FDPWFSZ %BUB .BOBHFNFOU $VTUPN TFU VQ GPS BOZ 1$ TUPSF CPVHIU PS DVTUPN CVJMU
0O TJUF TFSWJDF XF DPNF UP ZPV
"GGPSEBCMF SBUFT
5SZ QSPNP DPEF 5IV0DU
www.thedailycougar.com
We "
O TO TO: T DAILY COUGAR THE TH TO: TO:THE DAILY COUGAR THE DAILY COUGAR
Click on “Write a letter� at thedailycougar.com
VYPER COMPUTERS COMPUTERS BUILT TO FIT YOU. $BMM VT BU 50%": XXX WZQFSDPNQVUFST OFU "WBJMBCMF PO DBNQVT EBJMZ 8FTUIFJNFS 1BSLXBZ ,BUZ 59
CSATS
Computer Security Awareness Training for Students
COMING SOON Visit: uh.edu/infotech/csats for more information October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
6
!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Daily Cougar
sports
EDITORS John Brannen, Chris Losee E-MAIL sports@thedailycougar.com ONLINE www.thedailycougar.com/sports
overtime
PAULINE ALDERETE THE DAILY COUGAR
FOOTBALL
Ten players notch midseason honors On Wednesday, 10 Cougars were named to the Phil Steele Midseason All-Conference USA Team. Running back Bryce Beall and offensive lineman Isaiah Thompson made the C-USA first team. Beall is second in C-USA with 544 rushing yards. He’s also added 10 touchdowns. For the second team, receiver James Cleveland and right guard represented the offense. On the defensive side, linebackers Marcus McGraw and Phillip Steward, along with cornerback Jamal Robinson were on the list. Rounding out the third team was receiver Patrick Edwards, defensive lineman David Hunter and cornerback Loyce Means. — Cougar Sports Services
SOFTBALL
Cougars give to the less fortunate The UH softball team is lending a helping hand to the homeless as coaches and teammates worked together making blankets Thursday. The idea came from junior first baseman Jennifer Klinkert, who would give out necessities every Friday along with her church. After the softball team started its Little Sister/Big Sister program, the team used the collective effort to serve as a tool in the process of getting to know the incoming players. “We just started this because we thought it would be a good idea to help everyone on the team get to know each other better,” senior pitcher Baillie Lott said in a release. “It helps the seniors get to know the freshmen better and vice versa. It’s going to help a lot, and we’re going to be a tighter team because of it.” The Cougars were able to make nine fleece blankets that will be distributed to the homeless by Klinkert and members of her church. “It’s honestly really touching,” Klinkert said. “You think that you’re going to go there and help somebody, and they end up changing your life.” — Cougar Sports Services
SWIMMING AND DIVING
This time it counts
The UH football team isn’t the only team slated to compete with SMU. Monday the swim team opens up the Conference USA competition as well. It marks the team’s first official meet after exhibition meets Oct. 6 at home and Oct. 15 at Rice. — Cougar Sports Services
Linebackers Phillip Steward (42), Sammy Brown (8) and lineman David Hunter (95) hope to give the SMU offense more resistance than they did against Rice. | Courtesy of UH Athletics
FOOTBALL
It’s now or never for Cougars Cougars have chance to get back on top in C-USA West with a win Saturday John Brannen
THE DAILY COUGAR After an unexpected loss to Rice, the Cougars (3-3, 2-1 Conference USA) will make their way to Dallas to play SMU. The Mustangs (4-3) are in first place above UH in the west division of C-USA with a 3-0 record. With a win, the Cougars will reclaim first place in the division, and a loss will make it tough for the team to qualify for the prized C-USA Championship game. “This has to be the game that we have
to come out ready to go,” running back Bryce Beall said. “If we can’t do that, we don’t need to show up. I believe that everyone in the locker room believes that we still have a chance and we really believe that we can still pull this one out. “We look ahead knowing that we still have a chance to go out there and get a win. We are in control of our own destiny and the only person that can take that away from us is ourselves.” Last weekend’s result left the Cougars with a bad taste in their mouth. The team hopes to avoid dwelling on the loss. “It’s time to move on to SMU,” head coach Kevin Sumlin said. “Nobody feels good about this last weekend and nobody is happy about it, but we can’t wait around and wallow.” True freshman David Piland will make
his third straight start as quarterback. Growing pains aside, head coach Kevin Sumlin said he is pleased with Piland’s progress. “I don’t know if you can develop a guy in two weeks,” Sumlin said. “I think he is getting better, just over the course of the last couple of weeks. I see certain situations arise and how he handles them — not only mechanically — but the pace of the play and being able to communicate during the game as to what is going on. He continues to improve.” Beall has been one of the more outspoken Cougars through the team’s two losses. Sumlin said players on both sides of the ball need to join him as a leader among their teammates. FOOTBALL continues on page 7
Q&A
Announcer sees bigger things for UH John Brannen
THE DAILY COUGAR Jim Nantz of CBS is one of the most decorated sportscasters on television. He has anchored golf coverage for the network since 1986 and is also a commentator for college basketball and the NFL. Nantz was in town Tuesday for a benefit for the MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital. He graduated from UH in 1981. The Daily Cougar was able to catch up with him and get his comments on the UH of past and present.
Q: How do you feel about President Khator’s push for Tier 1?
A: I’m the biggest fan of Dr. Khator. We are so fortunate to have her dynamic NANTZ continues on page 7
Jim Nantz said that he feels that President Khator is essential for the University gaining a bigger profile nationally. | Daily Cougar File Photo
Thursday, October 21, 2010
SPORTS
The Daily Cougar
NANTZ
FOOTBALL
continued from page 6
continued from page 6
leadership. She’s really helping the University in ways we’ve never seen before.
Q: What are your thoughts regarding the Athletics Department’s push for national relevance with plans for a new stadium?
A: It’s going to happen, we’re in a really good place. I’m proud of where it is. Mack Rhoades is a ball of energy. He has great leadership and ideas. He’s a visionary who will get us where we need to be. I’m really behind the thinking that we need to take the UH athletic department to a bigger and broader stage. We have the right people to get us there. Q: What are some of your fondest memories at UH? A: Being able to be on the golf
team and have the mentoring of Dave Williams. It gave me my start, allowing me to be the public address announcer at Hofheinz. I’m very much indebted to the School of Communication. I lived in Taub Hall, 101 Taub was my room. I treasure those days. I still have very close ties to my college roommates. We all had these crazy dreams with what we wanted to do with our lives, and we’ve been blessed to be able to live them out. Blaine McCallister, Freddy Couples (PGA golfers) and myself. We’re all about 51 now, and we came here as 17 and 18-year-olds. How many people get to go to school with really close pals, and stay professionally and personally in touch as many years as we have? It’s been super. It’s been like a dream.
Q: What is your advice to students
pursuing a career in broadcasting?
A: Parents tell me their kids want to get into broadcasting, and that they’ve remembered every box score and statistic. Don’t worry about statistics, worry about telling a story. Learn how to tell a story if you want to be a broadcaster. Really study English, I still do. Telling a beginning, middle and an end. Classical storytelling is what will get you far. Learn to write, and to appreciate the language. Have passion, energy and allow your mind to open up and dream big.
www.thedailycougar.com
Where do I get the latest UH news?
sports@thedailycougar.com
“He can’t do it by himself,” Sumlin said. “When you come into a season and have leaders, there’s a pecking order of how things go in any organization. It takes some time for a guy to step outside of his comfort zone and say ‘you know what, I’ll lead now.’ That seems like an easy thing to do, but personality-wise and player-wise, sometimes that just doesn’t happen overnight. “As coaches, we have to assume that role until we can find someone or a number of guys that say ‘I’ll lead from here on out.’ It’s a whole lot easier to do in off-season than it is while you’re preparing for a game.” SMU will be just as hungry as the Cougars after losing 21-28 to Navy last weekend. In last year’s contest at Robertson Stadium, the Cougars beat SMU 38-15. In 2008, UH won 44-38. The
Cougars are 7-3 on SMU’s home turf, and 14-9-1 overall against the Mustangs. The head coach of the Mustangs is June Jones, who is known for running a passer-friendly offense. His last coaching job was at Hawaii from 1999-2007. While at Hawaii, he helped Timmy Chang establish himself as the most productive quarterback in NCAA history with 17,072 career passing yards. SMU’s quarterback Kyle Padron is on a roll and has compiled over 1,000 passing yards in the last three games. Their running back Zach Line leads C-USA with 635 rushing yards. Linebacker Ja’Gared Davis leads the nation in tackles for a loss. Saturday’s game will be played at Gerald J. Ford Stadium at 2:30 p.m. It will be televised on CBS College Sports and can be heard on 790 AM. Next weekend, the team will head to Tennessee to play Memphis.
Join the crowd.
www.thedailycougar.com/register
StylishLiving
sports@thedailycougar.com
True Sports Fans
DESERVE a True Sports Bar
One with every sports package and a staff who knows how to get what YOU want to watch on the TV in front of you?
Well, welcome to
Nick’s Place
Since 1993 Nick’s Place has been giving Houston all Sports all the time. With over 40 TV’s, Free Wi-Fi, and a menu that is sure to please, you’ll know why we were voted Best Sports Bar in Houston.
Home of 1560 AM “The Game” Friday Extravaganza Live 6a-7p
Westheimer @ Rockyridge
For Directions and Daily Specials Go To
www.nicksplacehouston.com
Thinking about law school? The UH Law Center is one of the best schools in the country, and its leading curriculum includes national “Top 10” specialties in intellectual property and health law. You are invited to learn more about the UH Law Center, the application process, and how UH can prepare you for a rewarding career in law. Plan to attend one of our upcoming information sessions which include a tour of the UH Law Center and a presentation by the Assistant Dean for Admissions.
• Saturday, October 23rd, 9:00 AM- 12:00PM • Friday, November 19th, 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM • Saturday, December 4th, 9:00 AM- 12:00PM To RSVP or for more information, please contact us at 713-743-2280 or lawadmissions@uh.edu.
www.law.uh.edu/admissions
!
7
8
!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Daily Cougar
life+arts
EDITORS Travis Hensley E-MAIL arts@thedailycougar.com ONLINE www.thedailycougar.com/arts
showtime
FAT CAT
LIVE MUSIC
Frightened Rabbit, Plants & Animals Thursday, 8 p.m. at Walter’s on Washington, 4215 Washington St., Houston, TX 77008. For more information, call 713-862-2513 or visit www.4215washington.com. $10.
HSPVA at Discovery Green featuring Jason Moran honoring Nancy G. Kinder Thursday, 7 p.m. at Discovery Green, 71500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010. For more information, call 713-400-7336 or visit www.discoverygreen.com. Admission is free.
Five for Fighting in the Bronze Peacock Room Thursday, 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77002. For more information, call 888-402-5837 or visit www.hob.com/houston. $35.
Built To Spill the great gatsby Thursday, 9 p.m. at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77002. For more information, call 888-402-5837 or visit www.hob.com/houston. $23 to $30.
Ellypseas, Bell Tran (Mario Of Tax The Wolf), Ellis.atlantic, Disfrutalo Thursday, 8 p.m. at Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak Dr., Houston, TX 77007. For more information, call 713-862-3838 or visit www.fitzlive.com. $5.
Dawes, Pete Wolf Crier, The Romany Rye Friday, 8 p.m. at Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak Dr., Houston, TX 77007. For more information call 713862-3838 or visit www.fitzlive.com. $5.
Maroon 5, One Republic, Ry Cuming Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., Spring, TX 77380. For more information, call 281-363-3300 or visit pavilion.woodlandscenter.org. $30 to $150.
BUZZFEST XXV Saturday, all day at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr. Spring, TX 77380. For more information, call 281-363-3300 or visit pavilion.woodlandscenter.org. Sold Out. Come by The Daily Cougar office for free screening passes to “Paranormal Activity 2.”
Last Tuesday, the cartoon band took the stage with their real counterparts playing underneath a giant video screen. | Nasty Little Man
MUSIC
Gorillaz take on Toyota Center The Band mixed animation and live performance for their show at Toyota Center Travis Hensley
THE DAILY COUGAR When it comes to helping someone review for a Latin midterm, the Gorillaz were horrible. They didn’t help out with one conjugation and there was no vocabulary review. Wait, that’s what I should have been doing Tuesday instead of sitting by myself at a concert. The band itself put on a good show. You don’t expect Damon Albarn to be a new generation’s Roger Waters, but you almost wish that he was. With the animations playing over the band, there is a force in the mind that makes you want to compare the show to “The Wall.” Try as you might, it is hard to get the images from the cult classic out of your head. “Heavy Metal” seems like a closer
comparison. It’s not that Jamie Hewlett’s images are anywhere similar. It is just that they give off the same feeling, without looking like photocopies. But the animation is still a major aspect to the Gorillaz experience, as it gives them an ageless quality that is not matched even by KISS. The band KISS is currently made up of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer. The latter two members took on the Ace Frehley and Peter Criss make up. That make up switch, as hard as it is to swallow for loyal members of the KISS army, in the end turned out ok. The reason for this is because KISS really is made up of the Star Child, The Demon, The Spaceman and The Cat. The characters that they play will always be trapped in the 1970s. Much in the same way that the animated characters Stuart “2D” Pot, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs will be trapped in the early 2000s. They can’t get any older — just as Bart Simpson has been trapped at the same age for the past 21 years. It is because of
this floating timeline that the Gorillaz can bring to the table what KISS cannot. No matter how much face paint Simmons puts on, he is still getting older. When seeing these characters on stage, there is this transport to a fictional universe with an ageless quality. Below the large video screen is the actual band, which almost caused a sensory overload. You want to watch the whole show, but the performance is taking place both above the stage and on the stage. Both offer so much ongoing activity that your attention deficit disorder is not able to kick in and let you carelessly switch from one to the other. You have to make the hard decision, for each song, to go with either reality or a fictional universe. Reality offers its own joy. You can see 2D sing “Clint Eastwood” online — just go to YouTube. But to see Damon Albran sing it, you have to see him for yourself. Real is interesting. He jumps around, stands on amps and GORILLAZ continues on page 9
STUDENT LIFE
Pizza makes its way in between the lines Van Truong
THE DAILY COUGAR Parking and Transportation Services will be sponsoring an information session called “Pizza with Parking” on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., which will take place at the University Center. Parking Customer Service Manager Eric Holamon will be the primary speaker at the event. Parking and Transportation Services is the department that handles the parking lots and garages on campus, as well as coordinating with Connect by Hertz,
updating the parking maps, and others. “Pizza with Parking is an information session to share the programs and services,” Holamon said. “We’re trying to provide information and do the planning now that will help us with the future.” According to a press release, those who plan to attend the information session should register online at www.uh.edu/ parking to guarantee a spot. “Pizza with Parking will be a chance for the campus to learn about their transportation options,” Holamon said in a press release. “As the campus continues to grow, parking will remain a challenge. By proactively utilizing the tools and programs
available through Parking and Transportation Services, commuters should be able to overcome this challenge.” Many of the services will be discussed at the information session. “I want to attend Pizza with Parking mainly for the free food, and the programs I’ve been hearing about interest me,” electrical engineering junior Cesar Figueroa said. Connect by Hertz is a car sharing program that allows those on campus to rent cars at a rate of $8 an hour. This program is design to free up cars on the roads and PARKING continues on page 9
LIFE&ARTS
The Daily Cougar
PARKING continued from page 8
promote carpooling and vanpooling to school. “It allows those who live on campus to run and buy groceries with the car [provided by Connect by Hertz] without having their own car; commuters have the freedom to leave midday to run errands, whether they take the Metro or carpool to campus,” Holamon said. “It’s a program we just started this year, close to 100 students have signed up so far; Hertz estimates one Hertz car replaces 14 cars on the road. “Every time we do something to promote it we usually have an increase in number; compared to projections by Hertz, we are exceeding our numbers, which is very positive.” Attendees will be able to register for Metro Q-Cards, which is a reloadable card Metro uses instead of cash. Students can get a half off discount on the bus fair when they use the cards; they can also register for the cards at the Welcome Center. The NextBus software will also be featured at the information session. This allows bus riders to get realtime predictions for the next bus to arrive by going online or by texting. “It’s really beneficial when it’s raining to know when the buses are coming, so students can stay inside,” Holamon said. “And students with night classes can stay inside the buildings and wait for their buses” However, students and other commuters can already help themselves by using the parking availability maps and using the Energy Research Park lot, which is located east of campus, then using the Cougar Line. “The parking availability maps are a great idea, but since I use the parking garage, I don’t really use them,” Figueroa said. “The parking garages make me feel that my car is safe.” When they begin the construction of the stadium garage in the near future, Parking and Transportation Services will open three temporary lots between Cullen and Elgin off of Leek Street. “Pizza with Parking” will be the first information session of its kind. Parking and Transportation Services plan to adjust depending on attendance. “Attendees should expect to get more options on what they can do to make their commute easier, and get information and services regardless of their situation — we have options that can really benefit everybody.” arts@thedailycougar.com
GORILLAZ continued from page 8
occasionally trips on microphone chords. He basically does the things that his animated counterpart can’t — he makes mistakes. While the band lacks the timeless aspect that animation brings, there is a reality to what is behind the Gorillaz. It is worth seeing them live. They give an opportunity to look behind the curtain. While this back stage look offers costumes and lights, it is still refreshing to people to sing the songs, even if it isn’t as put-together as the animation. arts@thedailycougar.com
Covering UH’s quest for greatness since 1934.
Watch UH’s story unfold at thedailycougar.com
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Careers in Student Affairs OCTOBER IS “NATIONAL CAREERS IN STUDENT AFFAIRS” MONTH and University Career Services is inviting students who would like to learn more about this challenging and diverse career eld to sign up for job shadowing, information interviewing, and/or discussion sessions with student affairs professionals on this campus. Student affairs elds in higher education can range from personal and career counseling, to residence hall administration, student organizations and activities, university center administration, campus recreation, student health, and much more. Learn about how to prepare for a career in student affairs, what a typical day is like, issues and challenges, anticipated salaries, career ladders, and more. To participate, simply indicate your interest by October 22 in an email to University Career Services: ucs@uh.edu. Please indicate if you have a specic area of interest in a student affairs eld, or, if not, just say “open.” You will then be notied about the schedule of activities that will be offered. Questions? Please use the above email address. Thank you!
UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES 106 Student Service Center 1 713-743-5100 www.career.uh.edu
!
9
10
!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
SPORTS
The Daily Cougar
BASKETBALL
Practice begins as season approaches Cougars striving to build from previous season Christopher Losee
THE DAILY COUGAR With two weeks left before the Cougars play their first game, firstyear head coach James Dickey will have his hands full leading up to the month of November. Last season, the Cougars posted a 19-16 record, winning 10 games at home. For the first time since 1993, the Cougars found their way to the NCAA Tournament after
winning four games in four days at the Conference USA Championship, claiming the title. The Cougars went on to lose 77-89 to Maryland in the first round of the tournament, but the appearance has energized the program. “Coaching ball is coaching ball,” Dickey said. “Our players have really worked hard in the offseason. I have been pleased with the conditioning effort, and I have been pleased with the way that they have bought in.” The Cougars lost depth in their guard play after Aubrey Coleman signed with Aliaga Petkim, a Turkish team. Kelvin Lewis also went
These articles aren’t going to comment on themselves, now are they? www.thedailycougar.com
classifieds BULLETIN BOARD
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
sports@thedailycougar.com
jobs, housing, services & more 713-743-5356 classifieds@thedailycougar.com thedailycougar.com/classifieds
HELP WANTED
Surrogate Mothers Needed. Earn $25,000+, Ages 21-39.
Houston’s Restaurant is currently seeking exceptional candidates to join our service staff. We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly-motivated individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Restaurant experience is preferred but not necessary.
(713) 771-9771
www.cooperinstitutearm.com email : ivf@cooperinstitutearm.com
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE New Queen Mattress, still in plastic -- $150 Call Beth - 713-463-8418
HELP WANTED
Please apply in person Monday-Friday between 3-5pm.
LIVEIN FEMALE HOUSESITTER, over 18, English speaking. Up to $875/month, plus car&Tuition Assit., Memorial Mall area. 713-647-0460.
Feel free to visit our website at
www.hillstone.com for additional information. 5888 Westheimer Houston, TX 77057
PART TIME Applicants with OPT Card welcome MULTIPLE POSITIONS, OFFICE WORK, data entry, $9 per hour Contact nath.sec@gmail.com
THANKS for reading The Daily Cougar!
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Tangible Difference Learning Center
Egg Donors Needed. Ages 21-32. Earn $5,000+, High demand for Asians.
*STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM* PAID survey takers needed in Houston. 100 percent FREE to join! Click on Surveys.
overseas to play for Kavala of Greece. “We have to build on that tournament championship, the four-day run that they had last year,” Dickey said. “ We obviously coach a little bit different, philosophically. I don’t see Aubrey or Kelvin anywhere. You’re talking about 42 points that are gone.” Returning to the squad are seven players that made the tournament run last year. Three of the four returning seniors include three guards — Adam Brown, Cory Tellis and Zamal Nixon — and senior forward Maurice McNeil. Dickey said that he will have to rely on the play of the seniors. “We are going to depend a lot on our seniors,” he said. “It is their responsibility to take some of the ownership of this team, to be accountable and hold everybody else accountable — not just the coaching staff. We will look for Zamal, Adam and McNeil to do that.” Dickey said McNeil could have a chance to average a double-double this year if the forward prioritizes rebounding. “All of those guys at different times played key roles, especially down the stretch, to get them to the NCAA Tournament,” Dickey said. “They are going to have to be productive.” The Cougars averaged 78.6 points per game against their opponents, while keeping their opponents to 75 points per game last year. Dickey said that the one coaching philosophy he would like to dial in from his 10-year tenure as the head coach for Texas Tech is a strong defense. “We feel that it’s something we need to do every night, and staying strong to our shot selection while improving on all the little things,” he said.
A NEW UNITED METHODIST FAITH COMMUNITY
BARTENDERS NEEDED
www.1CHURCH.NET
Earn $1000-$3200 a month to drive our brand new cars with ads placed on them. www.AdCarDriver.com
Earn up to $300/shift. No exp. required. Will train. FT/PT Call now: 877-405-1078 EXT 4304
Sundays at Pearland ISD Berry Miller Junior High School Worship- 10:30am Haley Brown- Worship Leader Peter Scafidi- Worship Leader Dariel Newman- Pastor
YOUR SOURCE FOR JOBS, APARTMENTS and MORE THE DAILY COUGAR classifieds ®
www.tangibledifference.com We provide quality Pediatric Speech Therapy; Professional Counseling services for individuals, couples, groups, and families; and ABA therapy for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, PDD-NOS, Speech delays, or behavior problems. Check out our website for the most up-to-date information! Currently interviewing: - ABA Therapists, no experience required & PERFECT for college students - Providing hours for BCBA/BCABA supervision - Volunteers & interns always welcome to apply Email resume to: director@tangibledifference.com
713-462-6060
RENTALS Looking for a NEW Apartment? Free Apt Locating Service! $500 REBATE! FREE MOVE! Classifieds for Roommates & Sublets!
Call now to start your search today! 1-866-933-4878
ApartmentGURUS.Com EASTWOOD GARAGE APT 4714 1/2 CLAY Bdrm, bath, living rm, kitchenAppliances provide. Central A/H. $500/ mo. Tenant pays electricity. 713-9617696
Spectrum of Hope employment opportunity available for intelligent, dedicated, mature, committed, purposeful individuals who have the desire to change the lives of children & their families living with autism. Great experience for individuals with Psychology, Social Work, Education and Speech communication majors. Contact KJ Whitman at 281-894-1423 or spectrumofhope.com FIND YOUR NEXT ROOMMATE. Read The Daily Cougar Classifieds.
Off campus? Online. Ó Get more Classifieds daily at thedailycougar.com/classifieds
COMICS & MORE
The Daily Cougar
comics
Thursday, October 21, 2010
!
11
crossword
Robbie & Bobby by Jason Poland
ACROSS 1 Roll with a hole 6 Lion’s mane 10 Orchard product 14 Pack animal 15 Nobel Prize city 16 Sudden impulse 17 Book for photos 18 Rip open 19 Colleen’s home 20 Weevil’s lunch 21 Deli specialty (2 wds.) 23 Winter warmer 25 Vital signs 26 “— Te Ching” 27 Historic shrine 29 Yanked up a sock 32 Razorlike 33 Not on 36 Pasture plaints 37 Go to the polls 38 Laugh loudly 39 It may be slung 40 Troll’s cousin 41 “Aida” composer 42 Grimaces 43 Call — — cab 44 Hormel competitor 47 Circus tents (2 wds.) 51 Weather prognosticator (2 wds.) 54 Guideline 55 Among 56 Lose interest 57 Saturn’s largest moon 58 Moistureless 59 Ribbons or rickrack 60 Pungent 61 Weeded 62 Command to Fido 63 Borscht veggies
The Fishbowl by Thomas Hernandez
sudoku How to play
Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3-by-3 boxes must also contain the numbers 1 to 9.
Previous puzzle solved
DOWN 1 Tells all 2 Sit still for 3 Attic end 4 Imitates 5 Flee hastily 6 Turbine part 7 Computer owner 8 Eggy dessert
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
23
24
30
27
31 37
39
40
45
35
48
49
50
43 47
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63 ©
Anterior Spanish town Lake tribe Come to terms Shoals Business VIP Sell at below cost 24 A bit 27 Throat clearers 28 Draw together 29 Sound of deep thought 30 Unlucky gambler’s note 31 Down for the count 32 Gin-fizz flavor 33 Ice hockey great 34 Craze 35 Memo acronym 37 Scrambles 38 Dante’s ideal 40 France, long ago 41 — out (relax)
34
41
46
9 10 11 12 13 21 22
33 38
42 44
13
28
32
36
12
25
26 29
11
22
42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 57
Quit, in poker Cosmonaut’s lab Swamped Bard’s teen Watered silk Mild and pleasant Shocking Braid Transmits Lisa’s brother Essay byline Dinner check
Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony October 28, 30, 31, 2010 Beethoven’s Eroica, threaded with epic drama and revolutionary genius in every note, has changed the rules of the classical symphony forever.
Check out
$UPER $AVINGS
Off campus? Log on to thedailycougar.com/ coupons and download your $avings!
2
2010 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE INC.
Previous puzzle solved ME RG E R A V E NG E R A V A G E WE D D B A S E D E L E N D B S U R E RO I R I A E RG B E DOU I N B B C S T Y L E S AWE I N S P R I NG T E A N T E O A H E A D WR
E L V I R A
D I A N A
C E L A L P A I R A R Y
S I N GM O C P A P V E I T L K I N S E ME S L
A S T A I R E
L E A R N
T R U C K
O A T H S
R A D L I E I G A N T E E A
E X A L T
D E P T H
C E OR Z E
Now you can also buy your student tickets in advance for select concerts. Go to houstonsymphony.org and enter offer code “school” when logging in. And don’t forget to grab a Student Rewards Card at the box office to save even more! Follow @HouSymphony on Twitter to get more deals.
Do you like to $AVE? in The Daily Cougar every Tuesday!
1
Bartok’s Miraculous Mandarin
November 18, 20, 21, 2010 You’ll be enthralled by Bartok’s musical portrayal of greed, lust, crime and the ultimate power of love.
One O’Clock Swings
!"#$%&'()$'*+#&,!
Featuring the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band November 12, 13, 14, 2010 Hear songs from jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Count Basie and John Coltrane, plus standards from the Great American Songbook.
-./0012/.'34012'5!'266.7
!"#$%"&'()*+,"&)'(%#-.&%'/#$,' 0&1)'234'5"6'711' 817$$9:71'7&-';"+$'$.69.$':"&:.6%$<
Comment on our feed
facebook.com/thedailycougar
houstonsymphony.org Patron Services Center open Monday–Saturday 10 AM–6 PM, call (713) 224-7575
Tag your tweets
@thedailycougar
Post comments on
thedailycougar.com
12
!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
ADVERTISING
The Daily Cougar
The registration deadline for all competitions (except king and queen nominations) is TOMORROW, OCT. 22!
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
Saturday, November 6,2010
5k Fun Run/Walk Registration begins at 8:30AM Run/Walk begins at 10:00AM – Kicks off from the University Center
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Cooglympics (Co–Sponsored by Coog Spirit) 12:00 – 4:00PM – Recreation and Wellness Center facilities
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Paint the UC 1:00 – 8:00PM – University Center Paint Shasta/Banner/T–Shirts Due 1:00PM – University Center
Monday, November 8, 2010
Opening Ceremonies/Kick–Off Pep–Rally 12:00PM – University Center
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Strut Your Stuff 7:00PM – Houston Room, University Center
Go Coogs Day 11:30AM – Cullen Family Plaza Food and beverages given
Canned–Food Sculpture 6:00PM – University Center Arbor
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Charcoal Challenge at Homecoming (Sponsored by Frontier Fiesta Association) 12:00PM – Tailgate Pavilions Homecoming Parade 3:30PM – Route: Cullen Boulevard and Tailgate area Live Cougar Exhibit 5:00PM – 7:00PM – Robertson Stadium Parking Lot Homecoming Game Houston Cougars v. Tulsa Hurricanes 7:00PM – Robertson Stadium
For registration info and more, check out
www.uh.edu/homecoming