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Halloween event to collect food Cambridge Oaks and SGA President Prince Wilson are hosting their Hungry for Halloween celebration to collect canned food for charity from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Cambridge Oaks Apartments. The event will feature a carnival-like atmosphere with a costume contest, a pumpkin carving area and a chance to win various prizes. Entrance to the event is free with a donation of two canned food items, and entrance into the contests requires a donation of two more cans. The goal of the Impact Hunger Initiative, which involves more campuses than just UH, is to collect 20,000 pounds of food. For more information, contact Tenley Wood at 713-7482606. — Sara Nichols/The Daily Cougar

History professor to discuss book The UH Department of History is offering a symposium in which it will spotlight the new book by UH Professor Monica Perales, “Smeltertown: Making and Remembering a Southwest Border Community,” at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Honors College Commons on the second floor of the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library. The book focuses on the border town of El Paso, which according to a news release was “home to generations of ethnic Mexicans who labored at the American Smelting and Refining Company” during the 1930s. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kaim Klieman at 713-743-3106. — Sara Nichols/The Daily Cougar Got an item for Newsline? Let us know! E-mail newsline@thedailycougar.com

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Drilling advances lead to award Karisha Lucero

THE DAILY COUGAR The Society of Exploration Geophysicists has recognized UH physics professor Arthur Weglein with one of its highest honors, but he gives credit to others who have helped him in his years of research. “(This award) is a testament to the vision, courage, and capability of our group and my colleagues — and former and current students,” he said. Weglein, a Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of physics, received the award in recognition of research that has led to advances in the field of seismic

exploration technology in the annual conference Oct. 17 in Denver. Weglein and his team, which is comprised of UH faculty, researchers, staff and graduate students, specialized in advancing seismic processing and imaging. “We developed a comprehensive method that allows all processing goals to be achieved without the current need for subsurface information,” Weglein said. “This award recognizes the contribution made by our fundamentaldirected research effort that addresses priority challenges of the petroleum industry.” The petroleum industry and the federal government support Mission-Oriented Seismic Research Program in its efforts to advance the energy exploration industry.

The recipient of the Reginald Fressenen award is someone who has made a significant contribution to exploration geophysics. “It speaks volumes to the willingness of industry to support high-risk high-impact long-term research, as long as the potential benefits are well-communicated in terms that make sense to them,” Weglein said. “Our goal is to make currently inaccessible petroleum targets accessible.” The research and knowledge attained by Weglein and his team are creating benefits in the seismic processing and imaging industry that will be invaluable for people in this field in the forthcoming years. news@thedailycougar.com

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Funding gaps leave labs in lurch Differences in computers available to students across campus draws concerns, attention from representatives Ashley Anderson, Jourdan Vian and Charne Graham

THE DAILY COUGAR With the constant change of technology, the University is always trying to keep computer labs up to date and well maintained, but not all computer labs are equal, and their quality depends on the budget of each department. Computer labs across campus should not be equal but equitable, Provost and Assistant Vice President of Academic Budgets and Administration Edward C. (Craig) Ness said. “(Technology) is constantly moving, so we try our best to keep the best equipment we can for the students, but you can’t go changing every piece of technology on this campus every time someone comes up with something new,” Ness said. “We try our best, but we have to depend on the structures and the faculty and the people that are running the curriculum in that class to make the case for the replacement of that in line.” The discrepancy in computer labs across campus is something that compelled College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences senator Lucia Ayala-Guerra into joining the Student Government Association. “For different departments they have different budgets, that’s the reality of things,” Ayala-Guerra, a political science and public relations junior, said. “For instance, the political science department doesn’t have an I.T. guy because they can’t afford it due to the budget cuts they have been doing.” If students were to compare the computer labs in the math, political science and communications departments, the communications lab would be the best one,

The M.D. Anderson library is home to the University’s largest computer lab. During its busiest hours, students can be seen at standing-only stations or searching the lab for empty seats. Ayala-Guerra said, followed by the political science lab and the math lab. “We have gotten complaints from the math students saying, ‘Hey, our printer is not working,’” Ayala-Guerra said. “And, political science majors saying, ‘Our computers aren’t worth a crap. They aren’t workable and we can’t really get our stuff done.’” While budgets go towards various departmental needs, computer labs are still a priority. Student fees also go towards lab maintenance and operations. “When we charge student fees for technology, we charge for the operation and the purchase of that equipment,” Ness said. “In general, when I work with a college (and) set up what its fee is for technology, I recommend that they decide what their replacement cycle is.” The Communications Technology Center (CTC) in the Jack J. Valenti School of Comunication is the primary computing facility LABS continues on page 6

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Quake triggers tsunami, kills hundreds A tsunami crashed onto several islands in western Indonesia Monday, and is now responsible for the deaths of at least 113 people and another several hundred missing, the Associated Press reported. The tsunami was triggered by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake not far from the islands. Waves were reported to be between three to six meters high (about 10 to 20 feet) and sent many residents who heard the tsunami warning fleeing to higher ground. Rescuers had trouble reaching the Mentawai islands, which were closest to the epicenter. A current count indicates that 113 bodies have been recovered, but that number is expected to increase as some report that as many as 500 are missing. Nine Australian tourists aboard a vessel near the islands who were feared to be missing were confirmed to be safe. Despite the difficult conditions, rescue crews are currently making their way to the areas of impact.

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Costumes for the college students Matthew Keever and Travis Hensley

THE DAILY COUGAR With Halloween right around the corner — and knowing how last-minute most college students are with studying — it’s only safe to assume they’re the same way when they buy costumes. Gentlemen, your ladies will have none of it. And ladies, while the sexy nurse/teacher/police officer/ whatever is always greatly appreciated, in the long-term most guys prefer a sense of humor, so try something new this year. Here are a few suggestions we’ve come up with, all of which shouldn’t cost too much: TV censored – This one’s simple; just buy a black poster board and cut it up to cover your naughty bits, as a censor would for television. We suggest wearing something underneath, but we’ll leave that part up to you. A Chilean miner – Buy a miner costume, roll around in your front yard for an hour or so and ask two girls to meet you at the party. The women in question will undoubtedly never speak to you again, but everyone else at the party will forever remember your epic proportions of your costume/prank. Pig Pen (from Peanuts) – If one of the girls you invite fails to show and/or you can’t find a miner costume, this one will do in a squeeze. Don’t expect the one woman who

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showed up to spend much time in close proximity with you, though. You are, after all, covered in dirt. Chad Kroger (the lead singer of Nickelback) – Dress as yourself but walk around talking about how you’re more talented than everyone thinks. Oh, and talk about how Canada is better than America. Don’t expect to make any new friends at the party. Pizza – Cut a circle in a pizza box and stick your head through it. If you have bad acne, you’re pepperoni and if not, you’re cheese. Simple enough, right? And don’t try to be cheese if you’re really pepperoni. A growth spurt – Dress in children’s clothes and tell everyone you’re a big boy/girl now. This one’s pretty creepy and might attract the attention of some older people with weird fetishes. Be warned. A Mullet – Cut an old suit in half. Have the front look like a businessman’s suit and the back look like a Nascar fan’s apparel. Tell people that you’re “business in the front, party in the back.” Edward Cullen – Put on a bunch of white makeup, then walk around the party talking about how people smell, and then hit on women that are considerably younger than you — preferably by

a few hundred years. Jersey Shore – Get a spray-on tan, cover yourself with sand, wear Ed Hardy and constantly show everyone your abs. And don’t worry, because if you dress like this, you’ll probably upset your girlfriend who will end up causing a scene, which by association makes her Snooki. M. Night Shyamaian – Show up to the party, make on really good joke, then disappoint everyone you meet for the next ten years. You’re soon-to-be ex – Put your significant other’s clothes on and walk around the party pretending to be them. Twitter – Talk in 140 character sentences, be self-promoting, whenever talking to someone say “at” before their names, then try to trend every conversation you’re involved in.

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In a modern day and age, justice still being served

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had Holley is the teenager who was beaten by four Houston police officers in March. These four officers went on to face misdemeanor charges and were subsequently fired from their jobs. These four officers dealt with contempt, ridicule and disgust by Houstonians during the trials. Fast forward to several months later. The now 16-year-old Chad Holley stood before a jury as he was tried for the wrongdoings he committed in March on Tuesday. And it was these wrongdoings that were the center of attention in the courtroom this time around. Holley was convicted of burglary. The teen, along with his friends, broke into a townhome and stole cash, jewelry and a musical keyboard. Following the act, police chased the fleeing Holley briefly before cuffing him and beating him. Now there is this much that most will agree on: the four police officers involved in the assault deserve the contempt, ridicule and disgust the community has expressed. Under little circumstance should an officer ever feel the need to physically brutalize a suspect. And under no circumstance should an officer feel that it is necessary to harm a minor — especially in a situation where the suspect is not immediately dangerous. But Chad Holley, 15 at the time, committed a crime — a crime a person of his age should not even contemplate. And for that, a good beating was served. Gone are the days when kids were taught by their parents who held discipline to a high standard. Gone are the days when kids were delivered a smack in the rear for their wrongdoing. If a little old-school justice is what it takes to correct an individual with great potential, then a little old school justice is what should be performed. We’re not saying Chad Holley got what he deserved, because he didn’t deserve to be treated so ruthlessly. But we think it’s safe to say that he would at least think twice now about burglarizing another townhome.

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Taking to the polls casts the future players

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o make the greatest difference, you should do so while young, especially when it comes to voting. Some of what’s at stake won’t take effect until the future when it matters. Young voters should take notice that during the 2008 presidential election, Varah voter turnout played an Thornton important role. Collegeage voters hold the power. The ones heavily influencing the decisions right now are older conservative Americans, who mostly sit at home watching FOX and CNN. The issues that are at stake are too important for young people to ignore. The age old argument that college students put up is that they’re too busy with school and other things to be concerned with what’s happening in the news. This is a poisonous attitude that leads to apathy and inaction. Unfortunately, what students should

realize but don’t is that what goes on in Washington today will affect them tomorrow. Most of the time it’s something mundane such as a raise in taxes; other times, it’s momentous like a change in college loan procedure. But the point of this article isn’t to scare and worry; it’s simply to bring about concern and awareness not just of the political arena, but more specifically of the Texas gubernatorial election. This year’s two main contenders are well known. One is the incumbent governor, Rick Perry, while the other is Houston’s former mayor, Bill White. For the first time, it seems like there could be a change in the political association for Texas’ policies as White has presented somewhat of a challenge to Perry. But parties and political action aren’t what matters to students. What matters is our education and how we’re going to pay for it, especially those of us who plan

to pursue a professional degree and will likely be taking on loans. Again, all college students should vote in the upcoming election. Perry and White differ on many issues that are important to college students. Either candidate could significantly affect funding for UH and other public universities. Voting isn’t a one-time thing. It’s a crucial part of the way the Founding Fathers decided this nation should work. America is a democracy that can’t work if everyone who can participate doesn’t. The University has done a fairly good job at encouraging people to register and is going so far as to offer a shuttle service for early voting. It’s important to remember that college students are the ones who make a difference when it comes to elections. Varah Thornton is an English freshman and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

Shooting for the shot at serving openly

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.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips ruled Sept. 9 that the U.S. Department of Defense’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which bars openly gay, lesbian or bisexual service members from the military, is unconstitutional in the case Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America. Phillips issued a permanent worldwide injunction Oct. 12 Marcus ordering the military to Smith immediately “suspend and discontinue any investigation, or discharge, separation, or other proceeding, that may have been commenced” under “don’t ask, don’t tell”. In response to this Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that there will be “enormous consequences” for men and women in uniform if the judge’s order abruptly allowing gays to serve openly in

the military is allowed to stand. There is no reason that gays should be denied their right to serve. Opponents argue how it will weaken the military and only serve to lower overall morale among troops. These arguments are false. It’s been brought up many times before by men like Air Force Col. Om Prakash that there simply is no scientific or battlefield observational evidence leading to the conclusion that unit cohesion is compromised by the presence of openly gay personnel. Instead, it seems the opposite, as in the case of Joseph Rocha a gay improvised explosive device expert who was alienated from his fellow soldiers because he couldn’t explain to his peers why he didn’t join in their parties or risqué conversations, and when finally admitting to being gay, Rocha was rewarded with a discharge from the military. However, if the “don’t ask, don’t tell” is

repealed, Rocha and many others say they are willing to serve again. In 2007, it was reported that there were at least 65,000 gay men and women in the military and one million veterans. There were 114 retired generals and admirals who signed similar statements that the policy should be repealed. As retired Army Gen. and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff John Shalikashvili wrote, “Our military has been stretched thin by our deployments in the Middle East, and we must welcome the service of any American who is willing and able to do the job.” There are plenty of men and women both willing and able to serve in the military. Let’s not deny them because of intolerance masked by unjustifiable and irrational reasons. Marcus Smith is an English freshman and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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Hitter making presence known in third season Bethel Glumac

THE DAILY COUGAR Ingrida Zauere is slowly but surely becoming a Houstonian. After spending most of her life in her native country of Latvia, Zauere is finally comfortable in her junior year as part of the UH volleyball team. “My freshman year I was struggling a lot,� Zauere said. “I was far away from home. I didn’t know anyone. But now I like people around me.� At the outside hitter position, Zauere has been instrumental in helping the Cougars reach fourth place in Conference USA standings with a 7-4 record. She is third on the team in kills, with 192 unanswered smacks over the net. She credits her unique playing style to her time playing in Europe. “Everyone is always so amazed how I do my shots,� she said. “It’s like my coach said, ‘It’s a European thing. Europeans always make those crazy shots.’� Zauere’s experience playing beach volleyball in Europe prepared her American volleyball at UH. She went to a special boarding school for athletes where two-adays were mandatory. Zauere’s blend of hard work and natural ability has given her enough opportunities that she said she is grateful. “I think it depends on how talented you are, and luck,� she said. “I think I’m lucky, and I’m working hard. I have some talent, so altogether it’s coming out well.� Her efforts paid off as she made it to the world championships in beach volleyball — and suddenly found recruiters from US schools approaching her, requesting she join their respective programs. At first, Zauere’s only answer was no. After talking it over with family she decided to embark on the new experience. She said there was no specific reason for becoming a Cougar, but that she also does not regret it. “I just decided to come to Houston, just for no reason,� she said. “It was a good decision, and it was one of my best decisions.� Her teammates and coaches are glad she settled on UH. As an outside hitter, Zauere collaborates with her team to find the best strategy for any given situation, and executes it effectively — sometimes in mere seconds. Under the guide of newly established head coach Molly Alvey, the team and Zauere are on track to have a solid remainder of the season. She said she is comfortable under Alvey’s guidance, and that coaching her style is similar to her previous coaches.

“Her style reminds me of my coaches back home,� Zauere said. “She is really supportive and understanding.� Along with the coaching staff, Zauere has high regard for her teammates. She said the relationship she has with them has allowed her to flourish. “I like that they never judge me,� she said. “They are always really supportive. They accept who I am and what I am.� As the season wraps up, she said she looks forward to having more free time to follow other sports, along with having weekends off. She said she likes following basketball, tennis and football. During the winter break Zauere will travel home to visit with family in Latvia. When she returns in the spring, she will continue to work on conditioning to prepare for her final season. After graduation, Zauere wants to remain in the world of athletics.

Outside hitter Ingrida Zauere is demanding respect from her opponents, teammates and coaches alike with her solid play in the 2010 season. | Courtesy of UH Athletics “I definitely want to be involved in sports,� she said. “I’ll maybe go overseas and play, or maybe get my master’s degree here.� For now, Zauere is content playing volleyball games, and hopes to

master the sport she is passionate about. “My inspiration comes from my coaches back home,� she said. “Volleyball was fun for me. They never pushed me or made me do

something, nothing was mandatory. Everything was fun; I think that was why it became fun. That’s why I started loving it.� sports@thedailycougar.com

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/CTOBER TH°/CTOBER TH A M P M Drop off and pick up point−UC Circle Shuttle goes to Palm Center location Inside Loop 610 1. Main Office: Harris County Administration Bldg., 1001 Preston, 1st Floor, 77002 2. Moody Park: Moody Park Community Center, 3725 Fulton, 77009 3. Kashmere: Kashmere Multi-Service Center, 4802 Lockwood Dr., 77026 4. Downtown-East: Ripley House, 4410 Navigation Blvd., 77011 5. Southeast Houston: H.C.C.S. Southeast College, Learning Hub, 6815 Rustic, 77087 6. Palm Center: Justice of the Peace/Constable Entry, 5300 Griggs Road, 77021 7. Astrodome Area: Fiesta Mart, Inc., 8130 Kirby Drive, 77054 8. Neartown: Metropolitan Mutli-Service Center, 1475 W. Gray, 77019

Outside Loop 610 9. Northeast Houston: Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding, 77016 10. Galena Park: Galena Park Branch Library, 1500 Keene Street, Galena Park, 77547 11. Hobby Area: I.B.E.W. Hall #66, 4345 Allen Genoa Road, Pasadena, 77504 12. Sunnyside: Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center, 4605 Wilmington, 77051 13. S. Houston Area: Townwood Park, 3403 Simsbrook, 77045 14. SW. Houston: Bayland Park Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet (near Hillcroft), 77074 15. Near West Side: Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Drive, 77042, 16. Spring Branch: Trini Mendenhall Sosa Comm. Center, 1414 Wirt Road, 77055 17. Acres Homes: Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Road, 77091 18. North: Hardy Senior Center, 11901 West Hardy Road, 77076

Outside Beltway 8 19. Humble: Octavia Fields Branch Library, 1503 South Houston Ave., Humble, 77338 20. * Kingwood: Kingwood Branch Library, 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, 77345 21. Wallisville Road: North Channel Branch Library, 15741 Wallisville Road, 77049 22. Baytown: Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street, Baytown, 77520 23. Pasadena: Harris County Courthouse Annex #25, 7330 Spencer Highway,Pasadena, 77505 24. Clear Lake: Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane, 77062 25. Alief: Henington-Alief Regional Library, 7979 South Kirkwood, 77072 26. West Houston: Lac Hong Square, 6628 Wilcrest Dr., 77072 27. Far W. Houston: Nottingham Park, 926 Country Place Dr., 77079 28. Far West/Katy: Franz Road Storefront, 19818 Franz Road, Katy, 77449 29. Bear Creek: Bear Creek Park Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. at Patterson Rd., 77084 30. Jersey Village: City of Jersey Village-City Hall, 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village, 77040 31. Tomball: Tomball Public Works Building, 501 B James St., Tomball, 77375 32. Cypress Creek: Champion Forest Baptist Church, Multi-Purpose Building, 4840 Strack Road, 77069 33. Far North: Ponderosa Fire Station No. 1, 17061 Rolling Creek Drive, 77090 34. Cypress: Cypress Top Park, 26026 Hempstead Highway, Cypress, 77429 35. George Bush Park: Glen Cheek Education Building, 16002 Westheimer Parkway,77082 36. Lone Star College: University Park - Visitors Center, 20515 State Hwy 249, 77070 37. Crosby: Crosby ISD Administration Building, 706 Runneburg Road, Crosby, 77532 * Indicates change in location

Early Voting: Monday, October 18th Friday, October 29th Harris County Early Voting Hours of Operation Oct. 18 - Oct. 22: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 24: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 25 - Oct. 29: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For voting information in your area:

Harris County www.tax.co.harris.tx.us

Brazoria County www.brazoria-county.com

Chambers County www.co.chambers.tx.us

Fort Bend County www.co.fort-bend.tx.us

Galveston County www.co.galveston.tx.us

Montgomery County www.co.montgomery.tx.us

Victoria County www.vctx.org

General Election Day: Nov. 2

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of 1760 students, with 1300 active users, Shawn McCombs, manager of the CTC, said. The lab has 3 full-time employees and 15 part-time assistants, and is open 7 days a week. It also has special equipment and software that is tailored to what communications courses teach and what is often used in various communications workplaces. “We take a lot of pride in knowing we really are the best computing lab on campus,� McCombs said. The CTC took over ten years to complete due to funding issues. Today, funding comes from various sources, including fees paid by communication students. Ayala-Guerra, as a double major in the communications and political science departments, has seen both ends of the spectrum, and is interested in trying to solve the problem in her capacity with the SGA. “The problem is that different students have different needs, and different departments have different budgets, sometimes those needs are not met. That’s a really big issue,� Ayala-Guerra said. “There are different solutions for it, and hopefully this semester we can solve (this problem).� news@thedailycougar.com

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