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Robertson Stadium has not seen the last of No. 7, as Case Keenum will return for a sixth season. | File Photo/The Daily Cougar

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Case Keenum’s cell phone was blitzed with congratulatory calls and text messages after it was announced the NCAA granted him a sixth season of eligibility at UH. When he had a chance to call his father, he teased him by prolonging the verdict. “I stayed on the phone probably for the next hour or so,” Keenum said. “I was super excited. Every good feeling you could have, I had it. “I called my dad right afterward and kind of messed with him little bit by delaying it. It made him a little mad.” Keenum tore his right ACL in the third game of the 2010 season against UCLA. In order to get the sixth year, the Athletics

Department had to show the NCAA documentation that his red shirt season in 2006 was not voluntary. UH was able to prove that Keenum separated his throwing shoulder in his last high school game, and re-injured it in the summer prior to enrolling at UH. As a result, Keenum was unable to play as a true freshman. Keenum said he had his doubts about the decision leaning in his favor, as a sixth year is rare. The last incident where an athlete was granted six years was Jordan Shippley of Texas. “I didn’t think it was going to happen until coach Sumlin called me and told me it was happening,” he said. The University filed the appeal on Dec. 13, leading to a nervous few weeks for Keenum. But instead of trying his luck in the NFL draft, Keenum will get a chance to erase the memory of a short-lived senior season.

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Houston police were called to the scene after a witness in his home heard the accident and called police. “We were notified by HPD that she had gotten into a wreck at that location and was taken to the hospital,” Collier said. O’Donnell passed away as she was being taken to Ben Taub Hospital. She joined UHPD in September 2009.

The UH community edged out schools across the country in a campus check-in challenge resulting in a donation of $10,000 for the University. Gowalla awarded the donation to the university that had the highest number of campus check-ins in its AP Top 25 Gowalla Check-In Challenge, which took place during the regular NCAA football season. In its final weeks, the challenge was a close call between UH and the University of Texas at Austin. “At one point, UT and UH were neck-and-neck, where one day UT was on top and the next UH was, then UT back again,” Gowalla campus and events representative Ashley Cass said. “However, after a few days of that, it became apparent that (UH) meant serious business.” UH went from being ranked 29th at the beginning of the contest in October to finishing at the top with a total of 6,065 check-ins — 832 more than UT, which finished with 5,233 check-ins. The $10,000 donation will go towards the Cougar Community Tier One Endowment fund, according to Executive Director of Media Relations Richard Bonnin. The endowment is a four-year scholarship, which includes stipends for undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Two individual prizes were won by members of the UH community. Bonnin and UH student Amanda Sigurdson each won a MacBook Air laptop offered by Gowalla for contest participants. “It was an awesome and completely unexpected surprise,” Bonnin said. “I understand that a UH

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Officer dies in line of duty Car crash while responding to a possible kidnapping leads to first-ever death for department Naheeda Sayeeduddin

THE DAILY COUGAR As the new semester rolls in, the UH community is coming together to mourn the loss of UHPD officer Ann O’Donnell. O’Donnell’s death is especially heartbreaking for the police department because she was the first UH officer to die in the line of duty. “We really feel her loss deeply because she was really somebody that, regardless of whether or not she made the arrest, wanted to help,” UHPD Lt. Bret Collier said. “She wanted to be the person to resolve the situation and help everyone involved. That’s something that you don’t find in every officer.” O’Donnell, 24, was dispatched to a possible kidnapping in progress taking place at the Wendy’s restaurant on Scott Street, across from Robertson Stadium, around 1 a.m. on Dec. 24. According to the Houston Police Department report, O’Donnell was headed westbound on North MacGregor Way when she struck a curb, lost control of her vehicle and slid sideways into a tree.

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on the south side of the Architecture building. There are no suspects. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: 8:58 a.m. Jan. 9, Cullen Oaks Garage — A student reported that someone damaged and burglarized her vehicle and stole property from the vehicle while it was parked in the Cullen Oaks parking garage. There are no suspects. Theft: 2:52 p.m. Jan. 10, University Center — A female was observed stealing textbooks from the Barnes and Noble bookstore in the UC. The manager was able to recover the books, but the suspect was gone upon police arrival. There are no suspects. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: 3:23 p.m. Jan. 10, Cullen Oaks Garage — Thornburg – A student reported that someone entered his vehicle and removed property while it was parked and secured in the Cullen Oaks parking garage. There are no suspects. Burglary: 4:15 p.m. Jan. 13, Bayou Oaks Apartments — A student reported that someone burglarized his secured and unattended dorm room in the Bayou Oaks Apartments. There are no suspects. Traffic Offense: 4:42 p.m. Jan. 14, Bayou Oaks Parking Lot — A student reported that someone struck and damaged his secured and unattended vehicle while it was parked in Bayou Oaks’ north parking lot. The striking driver did not leave any information as required by Texas law. There are no suspects.

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This was her first full-time job as a police officer. Collier described Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell as motivated and well-liked in the UH police department and the UH community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She loved being a police officer,â&#x20AC;? Collier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was something she was really driven to.â&#x20AC;? The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Center ( WRC) at UH is honoring Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory. A memorial table has been set up in room 279A of the University Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were so saddened to hear about her death, and we also felt sad that it happened during the break, that the University community really couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a part of honoring her and mourning her,â&#x20AC;? WRC Director Beverly McPhail said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So as a small token, we set up a memorial table here in the WRC that has a couple of pictures of her and a program from the service, just as a way to think of her and keep her memory for the wonderful service she gave to the University.â&#x20AC;? McPhail worked with UHPD to put together the memorial. Since then, McPhail said UH officers have been coming in and visiting the memorial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The police officers are really touched. I think it touches them to see one of their own honored,â&#x20AC;? McPhail said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are ver y touched to see that we are not forgetting her and are keeping her memory alive.â&#x20AC;? With students returning to campus, McPhail hopes that they will visit the center and honor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell for her services to the University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People have the opportunity to keep her in their hearts and minds,â&#x20AC;? she said. The memorial will continue through the end of January. For more details, contact the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Center at 832-842-6191.

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Welcome back, Cougars, it’s a whole new decade

t’s a new semester, a new year and the start of a new decade. No matter what part you play in the UH community, 2011 starts a new chapter in your life. Students have clean slates once again, and a new round of classrooms and professors to impress. Basketball season is in full swing — and Case Keenum was officially granted his sixth season of NCAA eligibility. Add that to the University’s relentless pursuit of flagship status, and this is a pretty exciting time to be a Cougar. So do something great with this clean slate. If grades were slipping last semester, work harder this time. Never take your education for granted; it’s hard to balance a social life and a job along with classes, but it pays off big in the end. Never settle for mediocrity just because it’s easy. But, most importantly, remember why you’re here in the first place. Sure, a degree is means to an end, but just coming to class and leaving campus isn’t living the college life to the fullest. Get to know your classmates, your professor and the people in your major. Becoming involved within the University is easy, and it makes for a much more pleasurable stay. Part of becoming a flagship University means becoming more involved in your school’s daily activities. There’s always something going on around UH; from women’s basketball games to guest lecturers, campus is thriving with things to do. That being said, time waits for no one, and that’s especially true for the Daily Cougar. We have quite a few new staff members, and we’re always looking for more. This semester we promise to bring more investigative stories along with in-depth coverage of everything at UH, from track meets to art galleries. Expect some big changes coming from us in the next few weeks. As always, let us know what you like, what you don’t like and what you want more of. We’re here because you’re here — so let us know how you feel on Facebook, Twitter or through our web page.

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Cut salaries, not student programs

s new shrewd students surely know, the Texas government is at an estimated $27 billion deficit. The initial 5 percent cut of state funding for higher education institutions was bad enough, but the fiscal double tap of Governor Rick Perry, who is ordering back 2.5 percent of the state’s budgeted money, only forces universities’ David reactions to be more Haydon drastic. They have to make their own cuts to stay afloat; without increasing student tuition, there are only so many options available. Universities typically react by eliminating non-essential services, merging together positions and offices, and when worse comes to worse, letting go of low demand classes, degrees and fresh professors.

Public education takes this unfortunate route in order to pay utilities, financial aid and student services. However, the professors’ salaries and that of anyone who helps keep the campus afloat is one of the larger chunks of change to cover and to question. Obviously President Renu Khator earns the most, which is to be expected. Below her are the Athletic Director, vicepresidents and deans, similar to what students may presume. Professors are a little lower on the ladder. Under Athletic Director Mack Rhoades is an Administrative and Finance VP, then two separate deans, then Provost John Antel. According to the Texas Tribune, the annual salaries of many administrators were high enough to leave a bad taste in many fiscally savvy student’s mouths, but one position in general stood out. Executive Director of Financial Aid Salvador J. Loria reportedly earned an

annual rate of $395,199.96, according to the Texas Tribune. With the nearly $400,000 salary, Loria is the second-highest paid employee — he’s above deans, professors, and coaches. The average salary at UH is roughly $42,000. Earning four times the average amount should reflect four times the performance. Yet ask any financial aid student if waiting in lines for hours, dealing with cumbersome paperwork and getting hassled reflects above average performance. State cuts to education will only deepen, so why will no one consider salary reductions as a method to stem the bleeding? What will be the tipping point when UH reacts to cuts in such a way that it heavily disadvantages not only the students but also the academic reputation HAYDON continues on page 5

Palin is due more blame than fame

n the fallout of the Jan. 8 shooting in Tucson, Ariz., that resulted in six people killed and 13 wounded, many have begun to analyze the true influence of political rhetoric on the situation. Perhaps the suspect, Jared Loughner, had no influence from the propaganda spewed out by the likes of Fox News or Sarah Palin. Due to Loughner’s right as an American citizen Travis to remain silent, we Gumphrey currently don’t know the answer. But what is clear is that his assassination attempt on congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords resulted in the deaths of six innocent people. During the last elections, Sarah Palin circulated a map of the United States, and Congressional seats that she wanted to win were marked with crosshairs. Now, that doesn’t mean that Loughner

was directly motivated by that map. There are some reports that indicate that Loughner had an existing problem with Giffords, but that cannot be proven. But in all honesty, how coincidental is it that Palin just happened to produce maps with a crosshair over Giffords? That may not have been Loughner’s primary influence, but it definitely may have played a role. On Jan. 12, Palin finally spoke about the shooting, and accused commentators and journalists of “blood libel” in an attempt to blame intense political speech for the violence. “Acts of monstrous criminality stand on their own,” Sarah Palin said. “Especially within hours of a tragedy unfolding, journalists and pundits should not manufacture a blood libel that serves only to incite the very hatred and violence that they purport to condemn. That is reprehensible,” Palin said

in an article published in the New York Times. Why is it necessary to use the term blood libel? It’s a tad bit ridiculous to criticize the media for perpetuating violence when your own campaign involves crosshairs over the names of members of Congress. Miraculously, Gabrielle Giffords, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head, is making large strides toward recovery. “Everything is going forward without any setbacks,” Dr. Michael Lemole, head of neurosurgery at University Medical Center in Tucson, told the Tuscon Citizen. Giffords’ recovery is an amazing event in this story. Despite the heinous nature of this crime, moving forward is still an option. Travis Gumphrey is a sophomore journalism major and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.

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of the University? Likewise, why do University administrators simultaneously refuse to donate their own money, reduce their salaries or refuse raises? If and when UH prunes itself by firing overworked and underpaid custodial staff, struggling professors, low-level teaching assistants and other persons on campus who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make anywhere

near what the higher-ups earn, plenty of high paid members of the campus should bear in mind that they could do with a little salary pruning themselves. Expendable would be a harsh word, and it is not like those who have to do the firing are some malevolent villains, but when tightening the belt, it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be such a bad idea to look at salary cuts before cutting corners. David Haydon is a political science junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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THE DAILY COUGAR New trash and recycling bins were placed on campus in an effort to lower operating costs, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The solar bins, manufactured by Big Belly Solar, were placed at the University Center and Philip Guthrie Hoffman Hall in November. “Current containers on campus are emptied every day, and it typically takes 5-7 minutes per container,” said Central Facilities Manager James Ballowe. “With fewer containers, our time is drastically reduced.” The bins are completely powered by the sun and can hold five times the volume of ordinary trash receptacles. Each 32-gallon container can hold about 160 gallons of trash and recycling, according to a UH news release.

“The Big Belly takes the place of several bins, cutting overall time and fuel,” Ballowe said. The bins also provide awareness of UH’s green initiative by encouraging students to recycle. “It is our hope that students will be mindful and instead of throwing their trash away, they will consider what they have and place it in the appropriate bin,” Ballowe said. “Most trash discarded on campus is plastic and aluminum soft drink containers and lots of paper products. “Students have said the bins have a cool design, are more appealing and are a better option. “Two bins were placed at each location to test them out. Throughout the semester data will be collected and a decision will be made on whether the program should go campus-wide,” Ballowe said.

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THE DAILY COUGAR Three seconds remained on the clock, and the Cougars were clinging to a slim two-point lead. SMU guard Mike Walker missed a wide open three-pointer as time expired, and the Cougars squeaked out of Moody Coliseum with a 70-68 win. After opening up Conference USA play with a loss to Southern Miss, the Cougars (10-6, 2-1 C-USA) are winners of their last two and appear to be picking up momentum. Senior guard Adam Brown came up with the Cougars’ final bucket that gave them a 67-66 lead with 1:40 remaining. After freshman forward Alandise Harris converted two free throws, SMU forward Papa Dia came up with a dunk that made it 69-68. Zamal Nixon was intentionally fouled with four seconds remaining, with a chance to extend the lead to three points. Nixon could only hit one of two, giving the Mustangs a chance to win with a three. Prior to the final 1:40 of the game, there were 13 lead changes in the second half. It was a hotlycontested affair in which neither team led by more than six points. The Cougars missed only two free throws and committed only

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“ This has been emotional throughout,” Keenum said. “From September of last year until now. I think it’s going to be emotional throughout this year too. I’m just going to enjoy the moment and love every second of it.” Keenum said he has turned the corner with the rehabilitation in his right knee, and he is aiming to be healthy for the start of the 2011 season.

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THE DAILY COUGAR With UTEP chipping away at the Cougars’ lead, UH guard Porsche Landry played firefighter by dousing the Miners’ run with two 3-pointers on consecutive possessions with five minutes remaining, putting the Cougars ahead by eight and sealing a 70-62 victory. The Cougars improved to 4-0 in Conference USA, 13-4 overall, and now share first place in the conference with Tulane (14-2, 4-0 C-USA). Landry finished with 12 points and four assists and was one of four Cougars to score in double figures. Courtney Taylor scored a game-high 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for her 11th doubledouble of the season and 51st of her career. Brittney Scott added 15 points and Lesslee Mason chipped in with 12 points. The Miners (10-6, 2-2 C-USA) trailed UH by two at halftime, but the Cougars were able to force UTEP into committing 15 second-half turnovers, 23 for the game. The Cougars only turned the ball over 14 times and ! Courtney Taylor were also able to best the recorded her 11th Miners at the double-double of free throw the season. line by hitting 18-of-21 attempts from the charity stripe. Head coach Todd Buchanan talked before the season about his desire for the Cougars to play a more up-tempo style. The Cougars lead C-USA with 74.5 points per game, while outscoring their opponents by an average of 7.8 points per game. The Cougars have scored 70 or more points in 15 of their last 17 contests. Veterans leading the way The trio of Landry (14.7), Scott (15.6) and Taylor (16.1) all reside in the top six in individual scoring, and are easily the highest scoring trio in the conference. The Cougars will look to extend their four-game winning

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another notable performance, recording a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Darian Thibodeaux proved to be a threat from deep, scoring a career-high of 17 points while shooting five of eight beyond the arc. SMU’s Dia led all scorers with 23 points and 11 rebounds on eight of 12 shooting. Forward Robert Nyakundi added 22 points, four rebounds and three assists. Guard Colin Mangrum chipped in with 13 points. SMU (10-7, 1-2 C-USA) dropped only their fourth home

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Fans were in attendance at Foster Stevens Basketball WHAT’S NEXT? Center. The Cougars face UAB (8-8, 0-3 C-USA) on the road at 7 p.m. Thursday. streak when they face UAB (9-8, 1-3 C-USA) at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday at 7 p.m. In its last contest, UAB topped Memphis 65-58. sports@thedailycougar.com

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game in 13 appearances this season. In the Mustangs’ last game they beat Memphis 54-48. The win puts the Cougars in fourth place in C-USA, and they are tied with Memphis and Tulsa with a 2-1 mark in conference play. UH returns home Jan. 19 for more conference action against the Golden Hurricane of Tulsa (9-8, 2-1 C-USA) — the first contest of a two-game homestand. The Cougars will be trying to put together a three-game winning streak for the first time this season. The game tips off at 6 p.m. at Hofheinz Pavilion and will be televised on CBS College Sports. sports@thedailycougar.com

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he first day of January marks the start of a host of goals for the new year. For most of us, that means cutting calories and starting a vigorous workout routine; however, with that comes sore muscles, a steadily decreasing amount of motivation and a plethora of lame excuses as to why we’re not going to lace up our sneaks and head to the gym — seriously, at the Life & Arts desk, we have hundreds. In hopes of changing our ways, here’s a list of songs that staff members at the Daily Cougar listen to while they pump that sweet, sweet iron. Live long and prosper in 2011, Coogs. — Mary Baak

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Party on, Gillis: Girl Talk does Houston

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THE DAILY COUGAR Girl Talk’s Gregg Gillis took the stage at Verizon Wireless Theater on Thursday night and gave Houston the dance party of a lifetime. Gillis opened to a sea of barely legal — this is a liberal estimate, mind you — fans dressed in American Apparel who were likely on a wide range of substances and were foaming at the mouth to have a chance to dance on stage with the mash-up phenomenon himself. He isn’t your average DJ, either. He’s a sweatsuit-clad, bearded man who sports a headband — which appears to be made of toilet paper — and Nike Dunks while he gives fans a reason to dance their pants off. Gillis combines the vocals of your favorite ’80s rock songs with the basslines from rap, hip hop and R&B songs (and vice versa.) Girl Talk released his fifth and most recent album “All Day” in November of 2010. Surprisingly, however, most of the songs played were from previous albums. The crowd erupted in dance as soon as the show began and we were lucky enough to secure a spot on-stage for the entire set. Gillis also turned a lot of his mash-ups upside down and mixed different tracks on the spot, which is the best part about going to his shows — as Forrest Gump would say, “You never know what you’re going to get.” GIRL TALK continues on page 14

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