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University hosts third annual UH Green Day University Services is sponsoring the third annual UH Green Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Butler Plaza in the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library. The event will be packed with activities, games, booths, campus eco-tours and a traditional weather balloon launch. Students can also take part in service projects that will take place during the event. The purpose of UH Green Day is to showcase and promote sustainable programs and services that students can find at the University. “We encourage everybody to come out and learn about what you can do on campus, as well as off campus, to be more green,” University Services Marketing Manager Maria Honey said.

Candidates focus on economy Anam Ghias

THE DAILY COUGAR The colors red and blue are dominating the landscape as the Texas gubernatorial elections between Rick Perry and Bill White approach. Governor Rick Perry is running for his third term this election season. He was initially sworn in as the state’s 47th governor on Dec. 21, 2000. He was then re-elected on Nov. 7, 2006. Democratic contender White served the

Houston community as mayor from 2004 until 2010. He also worked under President Bill Clinton between 1993 and 1995 as US Deputy Secretary of Energy. “They have both been politically involved for a long time, but they are either wealthy themselves or represent the people of wealth,” History professor Robert Buzzanco said. “Either way, average Texans will still struggle for jobs, wages, health care, etc. Having said that, White clearly represents a more ‘enlightened’ capitalism and understands that people who have wages, other income and benefits can become better

consumers.” Perry has refused to debate White, claiming most voters of today aren’t concerned with debates. “It’s a tough race this election season,” management information systems senior Mohammad Shariff said. The issues Perry is concentrating on include economic development, increased enrollment in colleges, increased access to healthcare, promotion of pro-life agendas, strict punishment for convicts and ELECTIONS continues on page 3

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For more information and a detailed schedule, visit www.uh.edu/af/greenUH. — Naheeda Sayeeduddin/The Daily Cougar

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Student and brother dies over the past weekend in Dallas

The UH Campus Recreation is hosting The Haunted Penthouse today from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

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Sublime with Rome and The Dirty Heads Sublime with Rome is a collaboration between Sublime’s Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, and Rome Ramirez. Ska punk band The Dirty Heads will be joining them at the House of Blues tonight at 8 p.m. Find more campus and local events or add your own at thedailycougar.com/calendar

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he Collegiate Cancer Council will be at the UC-Satellite every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in an effort to create 2000 cranes, which are known for good luck, for two undecided cancer patients. The group is also raising money and doesn’t plan to stop crafting until they reach their goal. | Kendra Berglund/The Daily Cougar

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UH and the Sigma Chi fraternity lost a valued member of its community with the passing of John Michael Byrd this past weekend. An influential brother of Sigma Chi, Byrd, 25, exuded positivity and brought a warmth and magnetism that would take over any room that he walked into. “The phrase ‘lived life to the fullest’ was created for this guy,” UH graduate and Sigma Chi brother John Phillips said. “I know he would say that he had no regrets in his life at all. He just had this passion for life and friendship, and whatever he chose to surround himself with… Such a unique guy. “I’ve really never met a guy like that who could care and give so much. It didn’t even register with him because that’s just how he did it.” Byrd was held in high esteem for the way he handled unnecessary dramatic situations sometimes associated with Greek life. “In Greek life, in a fraternity with all the machismo, he was just unflappable and just outside of that petty stuff. He didn’t want to deal with it and he didn’t want you to deal with it,” Phillips said. “He ignored prejudices and biases that would normally creep up on someone 22 or 23-years-old in a college setting.” Byrd, a communications major, graduated from Klein Forest High School in 2004 and was excited about earning

Welcome W. Wilson Sr. has dedicated his position as Board of Regents Chairman to the campaign of UH’s drive to flagship status. Wilson was appointed in 2006 and he has held this title for three terms, which will end in August 2011.

In his last year on the board, UH President Renu Khator has appointed Wilson to chair UH’s “Drive to Tier One.” The Houston community is also a major factor in the University’s pathway to becoming a flagship university. “We should reach our objective in the next five to seven years,” Wilson said. The state of Texas currently only has two flagship schools, Texas A&M University and

University of Texas at Austin. If UH does reach its goal, more doors will be opened for students and more money will be funded towards research and certain programs. According to a UH news release, The National Research Council reports that UH has ranked higher than any other FLAGSHIP continues on page 7

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protecting landowners’ rights in Texas. White is also campaigning under the banner of economic growth, increased education levels, tighter border security, better transportation in Texas, energy efficiency, making healthcare affordable and programs for war veterans. “They seem to be promising many of the same things,� Consumer Science and Merchandising junior Ayesha Shah said. “For me, it boils down to, ‘who will actually keep their promises?’� As Election Day draws closer, the campaigning is getting intense and forceful. According to the CNN website, White blamed Perry for turning the campaign into a fight against President Barack Obama. He also accused Perry of failing to secure the TexasMexico border, being a nemesis of public schools and increasing the state’s debt. White further compared Perry to an immature school child who does not own up to his own actions. “Perry is a frightening figure, more than an immature child,� Buzzanco said. “Talking about secession, avidly supporting guns without restriction, playing up to the worst elements in us, making life better for corporations — especially oil companies. This should frighten average Texans.� A spokesman from Perry’s campaign addressed White’s comments by saying that what he accused Perry of is completely false. According to the spokesman, Texas has created more jobs under Perry’s guidance, thereby bettering the economy. According to the Houston Chronicle website, Perry insisted that White reveal his income tax returns from the time he was state Democratic Party chairman and deputy energy secretary. Although White had revealed his income tax returns from his time as mayor, he did not reveal more. “It’s confusing because you don’t know who’s telling the truth,� Shariff said. “Perry might remain in office or maybe White will win — anything can happen in politics.�

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Don’t play us, terrorists, we know who you are

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he FBI arrested a man that they say was planning to place bombs in several Washington D.C. subways Wednesday. Yes, for all the drama concerning the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it seems that there are still tangible threats to America and our way of life. The man, Farooque Ahmed, handed over plans to several Virginia subway stations, along with suggestions on what to place the bombs in and what times of day to detonate them, the FBI said. However — and this is the important part — none of this was ever a real threat. The FBI and other government agencies were aware the whole time — and none of the al-Qaida members Ahmed was talking to were real terrorists. They were all government moles. Essentially, the US just punked a would-be terrorist. It’s nice to see that our homeland security department is strong enough to not only sniff out these threats, but to be able to set up an elaborate ruse as well. We’re not only responding to threats; we’re learning exactly when, where and how they’re going to attack and then we shut it down. This isn’t the first time the US government has conducted domestic undercover operations, either. Most people know about the August arrest of Faisal Shazad — the Times Square bomber — but just last week a man in Hawaii was arrested for trying to attend a terrorist training camp in Pakistan. And last year another man was arrested for attempting to blow up a Dallas skyscraper. Federal authorities provided a fake detonator to the bomber in Dallas, preventing yet another disaster — and stopping one more attempt with undercover operatives. It’s scary to think what would happen if the US didn’t maintain a vigilant defense. While 99.99 percent of Americans are decent, hard-working people, there are — no matter how hard we try — people working tirelessly to destroy everything we stand for. It’s something that the average citizen can’t do anything about, other than continue to support our domestic counter-terrorism operatives. And it’s absolutely necessary to remember that while these terrorists were affiliated with al-Qaida, it doesn’t mean that we should treat Muslims any differently. There’s a word for that — and it’s hate.

Fed clouds the legalization pipeline If the shifting moral consensus of Americans was ever in doubt, look no further than Proposition 19. This proposition represents the single most groundbreaking stride in the legalization of marijuana, while it simultaneously represents a full out cultural shift of mindsets in Americans. The long-standing taboo against the evils of marijuana is slowly breaking. The glorificaZeke tion of marijuana is Barrera ever more prevalent in today’s society, as shown heavily in Prop 19. California voters young and old are anxious to try and pass the proposition during the state’s midterm elections. The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 would allow any person over the age of 21 to possess, cultivate and transport up to an ounce of marijuana for personal use, as well as permit local governments to regulate and tax commercial

production. Years ago, a similar proposition would have been out of the question. The ending of the prohibition on marijuana is seemingly in the grasp of Americans, which has come much faster than many have anticipated. Proposition 19 represents the hard work of many Americans who wonder why these steps toward legalization haven’t come sooner — and leaves many other Americans asking what has happened to degrade our society to a level that tolerates legal pot. Californians are chomping at the bits to vote on Proposition 19, with early polls and surveys showing a pretty even split between voters. However, the federal government has recently stated their stance on the proposition and has said they would continue to come down hard on marijuana users despite state law if the proposition is passed. It’s growing increasingly more obvious

that Proposition 19 will not pass in California. With federal law enforcement agencies already stating they will continue to abide by the Controlled Substances Act, legalization is almost useless — doing nothing more than adding confusion to California state marijuana laws. The aftermath of Proposition 19 would result in DEA raids on citizens who believe they’re abiding by the law and a flood in the courts of each county in California to set up regulation requirements. The national government is not ready to accept the desires of many US residents who support the legalization of marijuana. Los Angeles Country Sherriff Lee Baca and US Attorney General Eric Holder are remaining steadfast in the current approach of drug enforcement. President Barack Obama himself has stated he is against the legalization of marijuana, and for good reason. The BARRERA continues on page 10

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he citizens of Houston forced a referendum on red light cameras because the city has allied itself with a corporation to initiate profit motivated law enforcement at the expense of due process. Despite Keep Houston Safe’s efforts Mike to block the vote, it’s DeLeonardis on the ballot labeled as Proposition 3. Warren Buffet sees automated law enforcement as a growth industry.That’s why Berkshire Hathaway poured hundreds of millions of dollars — through its subsidiary Goldman Sachs — into American Traffic Solutions (ATS), the red light camera company from Arizona. Projected returns amount to tens of billions of dollars. ATS enticed city hall by promising income in the tens of millions of dollars. The city of Houston has

essentially colluded with 21st century carpetbaggers manipulating traffic light timing at camera intersections to steal money from citizens. City, police and local hospitals split profits with ATS. Publicly traded companies subsidize ATS, a private corporation. It’s an old Greenback Shuffle to hide behind proxy companies. In fact, Goldman Sachs has two seats on ATS’s seven-member board. Since there’s no legal statute regulating yellow light times, ATS can conspire with officials to cut times to pop more people. It’s a money grab that the city, state, auto insurers, hospitals, ATS, Goldman Sachs and Berkshire Hathaway use to steal from motorists. Safety is the pitch; however, to generate more citations, they reduce yellow light times at camera intersections. This strategy has effectively replaced

properly timed traffic lights — the only proven method of increasing safety. With all of the profiting going on, one has to wonder if they are also manipulating timing at non-camera intersections to increase accidents to push for cameras at these intersections? Case in point: South Sam Houston Parkway at West Fuqua. They tacitly pitched camera installation at this infamously dangerous intersection by using a tragic fatality as a selling point. If true then, is this blood for money? Instead of properly timing lights, the city, police, hospitals, ATS and Keep Houston Safe lobby for more cameras. That’s both callous and evil. Keep Houston Safe is ATS’s political action committee. They’ve got megabucks to lobby for red light cameras. DELEONARDIS continues on page 10

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Ghoulsfest to feature music for Houstonians Show for those with different tastes in music Matthew Keever

THE DAILY COUGAR Houston, you made it clear a few months back at the overcrowded second annual Free Press Summer Fest that you’re into music festivals; this weekend is your chance to prove it. The first ever Ghoulsfest will be Saturday, Oct. 30 at Tom Bass Park in Pearland, featuring Bad Brains, We Are Scientists, Macy Gray and Houston’s own Roky Moon & BOLT!, Spain Colored Orange, Tax Don’t let the monster frighten you; Ghoulsfest is promising to put on a show that will the Wolf and Fat Tony; it claims help put Houston music on the map. | Ghoulsfest to be the most diverse lineup a Houston festival has ever played For the past two years, Summer It may be a bit of a drive for host to. Fest pleasantly surprised even many inside-the-loop HoustoLuckily — and unlike the its most staunch advocates, and nians, but the festival’s organizers popular Summer Austinites are feel that it’s worth it. Fest — it is sched“Tom Bass Park is a beautiful It claims to be the beginning to uled for a cooler worry that location for a small outdoor minimost diverse lineup Houston’s time of the year fest. A permanent amphitheatre a Houston festival youth may (at least, with exists at the park, complete with respect to Houssoon be as water fountains and flushing has ever played host to. ton’s ridiculous in-the-know as toilets. Because it is outside the weather). they are. downtown area, we are able to GhoulsFest’s staff describes it Having lived in Houston for offer secure free parking for those “internally as a mini-fest. It is only my entire life, it’s a lot of fun to who attend the event,” they told a one-day event, (and) the venue watch this kind of thing unfold. Hlavaty. And the extra money only holds 7,000 people; that’s half Similar to watching the University you’ll have to spend on gas will be the size of the Woodlands Pavilion of Houston grow and gain national made up for via the event’s free and one-fourth the distance from recognition, it’s amazing that parking. downtown and (it) only has two just a few years ago, no one paid “Paying for parking at a music stages,” as reported by the Housattention and now we — Housfestival is unheard of in Europe, ton Press’ Craig Hlavaty. tonians as a whole, as well as UH and makes no sense to us.” Is there really a market in students — have the attention of Houston for live music festivals? the nation. arts@thedailycougar.com

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Tea Party movement affects voting Cristi Guerra

THE DAILY COUGAR Student voters understand what the traditional Democrat and Republican parties stand for, but many are unaware of the impact that the Tea Party Movement is having on this year’s election. Tea Party members’ primary objective is to motivate the public to become aware of the nation’s issues by promoting research and debate. “Your responsibility as an American is to do research on the candidates and then vote,� Tea Party member Alice Linahan said. Linahan said that students should educate themselves about the candidates and issues and then they can participate in open debate with friends and professors through social media sites. “When you post an article (on Facebook), that can create a debate through the comments section,� Linahan said. “That is a

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other groups like Liberty Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting freedoms and strengthening families, to take action. “We’ll partner up with groups like the Tea Party and help them by telling them what their rights are,� Director of Legislative Affairs at Liberty Institute and UH law alumni Jonathan Saenz said. “All the work we do is free of charge.� Voters can research local and state candidates for this year’s election through a Liberty Institute website at www.freevotersguide.com. “The Tea Party is a reflection of the greatest principles of our country and how we started,� Saenz said. “You’re seeing so many people across the country feel like they’re connected, taking hold of their rights and exercising them. It’s a beautiful day in America when more people are doing that.� news@thedailycougar.com

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his bachelor’s degree from UH sometime this school year. Sigma Chi is attempting to have the University present a photo of him and hold a moment of silence at the Cougars’ homecoming game against Tulsa on Nov. 13. A service for Byrd will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Greenwood Forest Country Club. “He was a gentleman. There’s nobody else you would ever want to be your friend or represent you as a chapter,� Phillips said. “I just think there will never be another guy like him because I’ve never met anybody else like him. He had such a firm grasp on what was important and what was not — and he wasn’t going to shift from that.� news@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

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Team readies itself for C-USA championship, gives back to community The Cougars are gearing up for the Conference USA Championship Meet Nov. 1 in Tulsa, Okla. The Cougars haven’t had a competition in two weeks, giving them ample time to prepare for the meet. Last season, both men and women’s teams placed fifth at the C-USA championship. SMU won the championship among the women’s team, while UTEP took the top spot for the men’s. If no runners qualify for the NCAA Championship, this will be the last competition of the cross-country season.

True freshman quarterback David Piland (8) will be making his fourth start of the season, as he gradually gains the trust of his coaches and offensive counterparts. So far, he has a record of 1-2 as a starter. | Courtesy of UH Athletics

On Oct. 21-22, senior Jasmine Trier arranged for her and her teammates to visit with patients at Texas Children’s Hospital. The athletes and patients participated in Halloween festivities, creating masks for the kids.

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“It’s something I like to do, because it really puts your life in perspective,” Trier said in a release. “We get stressed out about school and stuff, but going there is a stress reliever sometimes — it puts everything back in perspective. Sometimes dealing with things here can be tough, but I’m still very blessed to be where I am and to be doing what I’m doing. “I knew that the girls would really enjoy being with the kids, plus people being with them is really the highlight of their day. They’re in a room all day and don’t get to interact with people very much. I thought it would be a good thing for us to get involved in.” — Cougar Sports Services

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Cougars fall to A&M; Miami next The UH swimming and diving team fell to No. 6-ranked Texas A&M at a dual-meet Tuesday, 183101. “They are unbelievably talented,” head coach Mark Taylor said in a release. “I happen to think they are one of the top three or four teams in the country. “It’s hard to go up against a team this good, but our girls had a great attitude. Little by little, we’re getting there.” The Cougars won one event and placed second in nine of the 16 events against the defending Big 12 champions. The Cougars swept the final event, placing in the top three spots. Next up for the team is a home meet, when they host the University of Miami at 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium. — Edgar Veliz

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in contention of its main goal — capturing a C-USA championship. Developing a rhythm with a consistent lineup has the team in position to keep building momentum when they travel to Tennessee to play Memphis (1-6, 0-4 C-USA) on Saturday.

THE DAILY COUGAR Eight weeks into the season and the Cougars are still searching for their identity. The only sure thing about the team is its unpredictability. In two weeks, the Cougars (4-3, 3-1 Conference USA) lost to Rice after a furious comeback attempt and then toppled SMU to change the mood drastically. Suddenly, this retooled team is back

Starting anew “The reality is, as of three weeks ago, we have a new team — a new quarterback, new defensive line, new players and new leadership,” head coach Kevin Sumlin said. “It’s where we are right now, with a team that is trying to redefine itself. We are spending more time on ourselves in our preparation in developing who we

are. With that, some players are going to have to step out of their comfort zone and be leaders in critical situations.” Sharing the wealth David Piland will be making his fourth start against Memphis and appears to be gaining a better grasp of the offense. He has had the help of the one-two running back punch of Bryce Beall and Michael Hayes. The offense often ran plays featuring both backs. Sumlin said he feels the duo has a symbiotic relationship. “These two guys are playing as well as FOOTBALL continues on page 9

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Former UH guard finds success abroad Aubrey Coleman awaits arrival of Allen Iverson in Turkish Basketball League John Brannen

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ECU, UCF to battle for conference dominance UCF will host ECU (5-0, 4-0 C-USA) in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, with the winner taking sole possession of first place in C-USA. UCF (5-0, 3-0 C-USA) fell to the Pirates 14-19 last season at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. — Cougar Sports Services.

THE DAILY COUGAR In the 2009-2010 season, Aubrey Coleman was the face of the team, dazzling defenses with his NCAA-leading average of 25.6 points per game. He helped lead UH to its first berth in the NCAA tournament since 1993, after putting the team on his back in an unprecedented four-game win streak to capture the Conference USA Championship.

Last season Aubrey Coleman’s stage was Hofheinz Pavilion. Now he is over 6,000 miles away competing in Turkey. | Daily Cougar File Photo Following the season, he played for the New Orleans Hornets summer league team and averaged 11.4 points per game. In late July, it was announced that

Coleman would take his game to Turkey, signing a one-year contract with Aliaga Petkim of the Turkish Basketball League. COLEMAN continues on page 9

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get better and better as the season goes on.” The game marks the third straight time where the Cougars hope to play spoiler at their opponent’s homecoming game. Memphis is coming off a 19-41 loss to Navy last weekend. The Cougars are 10-9 against Memphis all-time, and 6-5 when visiting. Last season, the Cougars walloped the Tigers 55-14 at Robertson Stadium. But UH is not taking Memphis lightly, being 0-1 against one-win teams this year. “They’re a well-coached team,” Sumlin said. “I have a lot of respect for Terry Porter. There are a lot of guys on that staff he has put together that I have either worked with or know.” Saturday’s game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium starts at 6 p.m. The game will be televised exclusively on CSS, channel 129 on Comcast. After this weekend, the next game for the Cougars is a Nov. 5 matchup with UCF at Robertson Stadium, a contest that will be nationally televised on ESPN2.

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anybody on our team right now,” he said. “They are complimentary players. I think against SMU they played hard for each other without the ball in their hand. It’s very gratifying as a coach to be able to see guys just like that in the same position that really enjoy playing the game and playing together.” Both players have been able to offer insights to each other, giving pointers both in the film room and off the field. “When I am on the field, Michael is my eyes off the field,” Beall said. “When he’s on the field I tell him what I see.” Linebacker emerging Defensively, junior college transfer Sammy Brown has turned heads with his recent play. Brown joined the team in January after transferring from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Sumlin said he expects more progress from Brown the rest of the way out, and that he has set a precedent for himself with multiple

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Aliaga is located in Izmir, the third most populous city in Turkey. In Aliaga’s first two games this season, Coleman has scored 13 and eight points respectively. The team is 1-1. Coleman said he has been treated like royalty as an American playing basketball in Turkey. “It’s been cool,” he said. “They call me King Coleman over here.” There have been adjustments Coleman has had to make, however. While he is able to communicate with his teammates and coaches, he said he is attempting to pick up the Turkish language. “I’m trying,” he said. “I’m learning a little bit.” Aliaga features two other Americans along with Coleman. Jerome Randle, who last played at the University of California, was the 2010 Pac-10 player of the year. The other is Brandon Hunter, who played for Ohio University in

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noteworthy performances. “As a junior college player midway through his first year of playing major college football, he is starting to play that way,” Sumlin said. “I think it’s about that time. I told him a week ago that he screwed up because everybody

The reality is, as of three weeks ago, we have a new team, new quarterback, new defensive line, new players and new leadership.” Head coach Kevin Sumlin

saw what he was capable of starting against Rice, and that is the expectation now. He said he is fine with that. “He is starting to come along. He understands how to play with leverage. We understand his passrush ability more now — what he can and can’t do. I look for him to

college. Hunter played two seasons in the NBA with the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic between 20032005. Since then, he has bounced around several Greek and Israeli teams. Basketball in Europe differs from the American game. It is more spread out and favors jump shots. Coleman said defenders can’t keep up with him, as he’s been able to use his speed to blow past defenders. “I’m faster than everyone over here,” he said. But soon there will be stiffer competition joining Coleman in the TBL. The Associated Press reported this week that 11-time NBA all star and former MVP Allen Iverson will sign a two-year $4 million contract to play with Besiktas Cola Turka of Istanbul. Iverson was recruited to play for several teams from China, but will instead go to Europe. Now 35, Iverson was arguably the most dominant player in the NBA after Michael Jordan’s retirement. After 14 seasons in the NBA,

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no teams showed interest in signing the player who was nicknamed “The Answer.” He also finds himself going overseas to continue his playing career. Coleman said the competition is welcome, and that playing against an all-time NBA great will be a measure of where his abilities stand. “It’s a good thing,” he said. “Now I can really see where my game is.” Aliaga is set to play Besiktas on Oct. 31, but it is unknown if Iverson will be on the roster yet. Coleman was raised in Missouri City, and attended Marshall High School and Gulf Shores Academy. He said he is treating his time spent overseas like a professional, knowing that he is there to perform and hopefully parley his overseas experience to a shot at the NBA. “I’m not homesick,” he said. “I’m not missing anything at home. I know I have a job to do here. Home will always be there.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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They site studies that claim red light cameras save lives — studies mostly done by privately funded groups with fiscal ties to red light cameras. Bob Stein, lead investigator for the “Rice Study” admitted that the data TX Dot supplied had an error of plus-orminus 100 feet. Stein found that the distance of their margin of error is equal in length to an additional intersection. Keep Houston Safe prefers data that can be fudged to fit a certain viewpoint. Additionally, this study was funded through HPD. Other studies conclude that cameras increase accidents by increasing rear end collisions. Other reports found results of increased T-bone collisions, contradicting the cameras’ alleged benefit. The Hospital District spokesman admitted there was no reduction in traffic related injuries at camera intersections and no hospitals conducted their own independent studies.

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Remember, hospitals have received tens of millions of dollars generated from red light cameras. The real reason the Houston Chronicle has come out in support of red light cameras is advertising. Berkshire Hathaway has many companies like Geico that advertise in the Chronicle. Newspapers worldwide have been folding since the Internet’s rise and struggle to remain solvent. Advertisers are their life blood. The Chronicle has cowed down to Berkshire Hathaway and other auto insurers, who can threaten to pull advertising dollars if their wishes aren’t met. This rule applies to television media, who are beholden to their advertisers. TV news anchors can subtly influence viewer opinions by the way they portray subject matter, the types of stories they air and by allowing camera proponents to inject their opinions into stories — like HPD captain Bill Staney’s remarks on a tragedy at South Sam Houston Parkway at West Fuqua. Remember, a huge sponsor of these TV broadcasts is Berkshire

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Hathaway’s subsidiary, Geico. That’s the economic force these corporations use to bribe and bully our allegedly unbiased media. Here’s what’s at stake regarding red light cameras. Will Houston be the first major city to sow the seeds of Free Market Law Enforcement by allowing Proposition 3 to be voted on because of multibillion dollar corporate backing and slick advertising? Shall we allow our rights to become a traded commodity, manipulated by a corporate-judicial system whose chief incentive is to invent new ways to penalize innocent citizens for the sake of increasing stock value? Shall we allow our city officials, police, local hospitals and media outlets to be bribed and bullied by multibillion corporations? Shall we be the first city to usher in a plutocratic police state where corporations are allowed to dictate legal statutes? If no would be your answer, then vote NO on Prop 3. Mike DeLeonardis is a citizen activist and Houston resident.

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citizens of the United States are not responsible enough to handle legal pot at this time. The evidence can be seen in the way the media overreacts and portrays marijuana. Another example is the irresponsible way in which many recreational marijuana users react to and handle the drug. The future for weed smokers does not hinge on passing of Proposition 19. People will continue to smoke pot, no matter what. However, adjustments must be made to the way our government chooses to deal with marijuana — and they can be made without the full-out legalization of the drug. The Drug Enforcement Administration lists marijuana as a Schedule I drug, which means weed is considered as harmful and dangerous as heroin and PCP. Taking marijuana off the DEA’s Schedule Drug listing would be a step in the right direction. As of now, the US federal government does not recognize any of marijuana’s medicinal uses. The recognition and decriminalization of medical marijuana would end much of the legal gray areasurrounding weed. The prohibition on marijuana will one day end, but not until we as a society take marijuana off the pedestal we’ve placed it on. Both sides arguing over Proposition 19 make marijuana out to be

something it’s not. Weed is not a misunderstood revolutionary cash crop super-drug that will make Americans think clearer and single-handedly fix the economy, nor is it a demonic gateway drug that will lead to the downfall of our society. Yes, the legalization of marijuana will aid the economy through taxation of the drug. Legalization will also make the DEA focus its energy on cracking down on more threatening and harmful drugs. Decriminalization would also aid the DEA and local police departments in depopulating overcrowded jails by not filling them with pot dealers, which would make room for more violent and dangerous offenders at the same time. Despite any benefits, marijuana’s impact on our culture alone is disheartening. Its stereotypes, urban legends and glorification among the youth of our country must all diminish before pot becomes legal. Proposition 19 means well, and one day marijuana will change our country for the better — but not anytime soon. As of now, Proposition 19 is nothing more than a symbol for the changing times of our country. The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 represents the innovative, liberal and promising hope for the future of America. Zeke Barrera is a communications sophomore and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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