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Career fair today expects over 75 employers to atttend The Spring 2011 Business Career Fair is from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. today in the UC Houston Room. Although the primary focus of the fair is business majors, students from other majors are also welcome. Attendees may dress in business-casual attire, but it is recommended they wear business suits. The fair, hosted by the C.T. Bauer College of Business, expects more than 75 employers to attend. “That’s a lot of employers coming to a college campus in this economy,” said Donna Grady, director of career counseling and leadership at Rockwell Career Center. Students can get more information and see the full list of the companies who are attending the event at http://www.bauer. uh.edu/career-center/career-fair.php. — Miguel Cortina/The Daily Cougar
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Auditions and pre-sale tickets available for feminist event The Student Feminists Organization will have auditions for the “Vagina Monologues” at 5 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16 in the Women’s Resource Center. The “Vagina Monologues,” written by Eve Ensler, focuses on women’s sexuality and strength. The monologues will be performed on campus as part of the V-Day movement, a worldwide effort to end violence against women and girls. “Students can expect a show that is funny, down to earth and moving,” said Andrea Platt, vice president of SFO. “Some monologues are hilarious while others are serious, but all of them paint a striking and interesting portrait of women’s experiences.” Performances will be on April 15, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. in the Pacific Room. Pre-sale tickets will be $5 or $7 at the door and all proceeds will go to the Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition. — Anna Gallegos/The Daily Cougar
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EVENTS Ring Ordering Event Students thinking about getting a class ring can attend the event that is happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the UC Satellite. Free Instructor-Led, Hands-On Computer Training Computer classes are being offered to students, alumni, faculty and staff. A class introducing Web design will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in room 110-6 of the Social Work Building.
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Partnership rights march Daniel Renfrow
THE DAILY COUGAR Students and faculty gathered in front of the cougar statues at the Ezekiel W. Cullen building Monday in support of domestic partner benefits. UH does not currently extend benefits to the partners of employees in same-sex or different-sex domestic partnerships, and the gathering was organized to raise campus awareness of the issue. “Excellent universities are fair universities,” Maria Gonzalez, associate professor of English, said as she addressed the crowd. “Someday we hope the University will treat us like our straight counterparts.” The crowd marched from Cullen to the Human Resource office where some of the participants requested domestic partner benefits and were denied. They were then treated to refreshments by the Human Resource Department. “I thought the event was great,” Joan Nelson, executive director of Human Resources, said. “They need to continue to put a voice to
their cause.” Lorraine Schroeder, program director of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center helped organize the action. Schroeder’s partner recently went a year and a half without benefits while she was looking for a job, even though Schroeder works for the University. “It would have been nice to have put her on my benefits at the time,” Schroeder said. “It’s an unfortunate situation that Monday’s march to HR brought focus to faculty LGBT partnerships. we’re in. Sometimes people | Courtesy LGBT Resource Center (in domestic partnerships) have to make the decision to leave or not “It’s affecting students directly,” Lee said. work here because financially it is not the “Some faculty are leaving or deciding not to best decision for them.” take positions here because of the policy.” James Lee, a political science sophomore Lee and the LGBT Advocates are putting and president of LGBT Advocates, agrees that together a petition in support of domestic the policy is having a negative effect on the University. ACTION continues on page 3
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THE DAILY COUGAR In an effort to provide a more functional and attractive space for students, faculty, staff and visitors, the Blaffer Art Museum is scheduled to begin a $2 million remodel to include renovations for the north-side entrance of the Fine Arts building and courtyard. The addition of a sleek, modern café/lounge will also be part of the remodeling project, according to Jeff Bowen, the museum’s assistant director of external affairs. “We are reinventing and rethinking the entire space,” Bowen said. “We’re talking about moving the main entrance to the street side and having some sort of attractive way of getting people in the museum.” The 38-year-old facility’s remodel is headed by WORK Architecture, a company based in New York. The redesign will showcase the museum’s mission of showing emerging and underrepresented artists’ work. Renovations include replacing light fixtures with urban lighting within the building and incorporating them in the new café. The courtyard will undergo a tremendous transformation, making the space more inviting and event-friendly. “This will be good for when we have a gala,” Bowen said. “If we have openings we can have a bartender to serve drinks at the café and make it a place for social events.” The coming café has students excited, because it means fewer long walks to the UC for coffee breaks and snacks. “It would be really nice to have a little café area,” Farah Hasnie, graphic design sophomore, said. “It would be very convenient since we (students) have so much work to do and barely have time to take a break to eat. It (the renovations) would add some life to the area.”
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Students feel that Blaffer has been in need of a remodel for aesthetic and safety reasons. “Our building is shouting for it,” Amber Salim, communications senior, said. “This building is depressing and it lacks inspiration for art students. Art is about not just brown walls, so it would be great to see a change. And it’s really scary to walk through here at night.” Funding comes from University support, private donations and corporations. Bowen said donating to the museum gives people the opportunity to name some of the galleries. Other students feel that those donations would be better directed towards other projects. “I think there are bigger issues that need renovations,” Lindsay Callier, a fine arts junior, said. “I mean I would love for there to be a café, and I think students would really appreciate it, but there are things like the heating and cooling systems that need fixing.” Renovations are scheduled to take place between July and December 2011. The museum will be closed during the construction period and plans to reopen its doors January 2012.
A research team is searching for male participants who identify themselves as Vietnamese to be part of a study aimed at increasing cervical cancer awareness and prevention among Vietnamese women. The research is part of a two-year project headed by associate professor Jenny Yi. The team is looking to investigate the effectiveness of health communication aimed at promoting the HPV vaccine’s acceptance among Vietnamese-American women, according to a Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) award letter. “We are trying to develop a program to educate Vietnamese women about cervical cancer, risk factors, prevention and the HPV vaccine,” Yi said. “We are focusing on cervical cancer because Vietnamese women have a high incident rate of this cancer for unknown reasons.” Yi says that screening rates are lower in the Vietnamese community
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Traffic Offense: 7:08 p.m. Feb. 10, Welcome Center — A student reported that someone may have struck his vehicle while it was parked in the Welcome Center garage. There are no suspects. The incident may have occurred between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Traffic Offense: 6:42 a.m. Feb. 10, Lot 1 A RHE — A student reported someone damaged his unattended vehicle while it was parked in lot 1 A. There are no suspects. Criminal Mischief: 5:38 p.m. Feb. 10, Lot 15D — A student reported that someone “keyed” his secured and unattended vehicle while it was parked in lot 15D. Traffic Offense: 4:38 p.m. Feb. 10, Lot 12A — A student reported that someone struck her legally parked and unattended vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle did not leave the information required by state law. Theft: 1:43 p.m. Feb. 10, Athletic Alumni Bldg. — A faculty member reported that someone stole two rings she left in the first floor main guest women’s restroom at the Athletic Alumni building. There are no suspects. Traffic Offense: 9:20 p.m. Feb. 9, Lot 20A — A student reported that someone struck her vehicle while it was parked in lot 20A. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to leave the information required by Texas law. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia:5:54 p.m. Feb. 9, Cambridge Oaks Apartments — UH DPS officers, investigating the smell of marijuana at Cambridge Oaks Apartments, issued a visitor a Harris County citation and Criminal Trespass warning. A student received Student Life and
Residential Life Referrals for his involvement. Traffic Offense: 5:40 p.m. Feb. 9, Lot 15D — A student reported that someone struck her car while it was parked in lot 15D. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to leave the information required by Texas law. Theft: 9:11 a.m. Feb. 9, Athletic Alumni Bldg. — A staff member reported that someone stole an electronic device from a secure office in the Athletic alumni building. There are no suspects. Disorderly Conduct: 7:16 p.m. Feb. 8, Campus Recreation and Wellness Center — A student and a visitor were issued citations for Disorderly Conduct after being involved in a fight at the CRWC. The student also received a Student Life Referral and the visitor also received a campuswide Criminal Trespass warning and both were released at the scene. Criminal Trespass: 4:51 p.m. Feb. 8, M.D. Anderson Library — A visitor was arrested for Criminal Trespass, when he was observed in the M.D. Anderson Library after receiving a prior campus-wide trespass warning. The visitor was transported to the Harris County Jail and issued an additional trespass warning. Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 10:08 p.m. Feb. 8, Lot 17C — A staff member advised that a male suspect struck two parked vehicles while attempting to steal a coworker’s vehicle from 17C. The suspect was restrained by several staff members until police arrival. The suspect was arrested.
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because of language barriers, access barriers and cultural barriers. In March of 2010, Yi was awarded a $272, 753 grant, part of a $6.8 million grant from CPRIT cancer prevention programs in Texas, to conduct the research. Researchers have conducted more than 200 interviews with Vietnamese women about their attitudes and knowledge about cervical cancer. Yi says that they are nearing the conclusion of the first part of their research, but before they move on
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partner benefits that they will present to Human Resources later in the week. As of Monday, they had 150 signatures. University employees in domestic partnerships pay $9,500 dollars a year more than married employees, according to a report from the Commission on Women. The study calculates that over a twenty-five year period that amounts to $235,000. It would be difficult for UH to extend domestic partner benefits to its employees because of the State’s constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. However, according to the report, there are universities in other states with similar amendments that have found ways to offer the benefits. The report estimates that extending benefits to both same-sex and
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to the next phase, they are going to conduct focus groups with Vietnamese men about how they can get involved and encourage women to get screened. “We want to see how much the men know about the risk factors of cervical cancer,” Yi said. “We are planning to develop print material and several other educational materials.” Participation is open to the community. Participants will receive a complimentary dinner and a $10 gift card. For more information email uhhpvstudy@yahoo.com. news@thedailycougar.com
different-sex couples in domestic partnerships would cost the University from $218,738 to $327,205 a year. Schroeder said that the University is sympathetic to LGBT causes and has recently taken steps to reach out to gay faculty and staff. One way they have done this is through a reinterpretation of the University’s bereavement leave policy. According to Schroeder, the University decided that the wording of the policy was broad enough to include employees who are in domestic partnerships. First-year social work graduate student Melanie Pang heard about the event through Cougar Allies. Pang said that she has always been close to the LGBT community on campus. “At the most basic level, there are citizens who have rights and citizens who don’t,” Pang said. “You would think that whoever employs you would support you.” news@thedailycougar.com
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Student messes means more moronic work
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e could describe to you exactly how each stall in the men’s restroom in the UCSatellite was defiled Monday by the time the day had ended, but we’ll let you use your imagination. One of the perks of attending a Tier One university should be pleasant surroundings and a mature student body, yet this sort of behavior seems to exist on campus — and the Satellite bathroom is not even one of the grossest on campus. There is a motivation for all of our actions. We go to school so that we might learn and be successful in our chosen profession. We brush our teeth to avoid cavities. We eat food because we get hungry. There are reasons why we do what we do. Why then do we debase our campus? What is the motivation for this sort of behavior? Leaving the restrooms such a vile mess only creates harder work for our custodial staff. Why would you ever want to make another human’s life more difficult and worse? That is just mean-spirited and immature. There is no acceptable reason for this sort of behavior. Just because individuals might not be responsible for cleaning the campus does not give them the right to so egregiously defile it. Pizza Hut boxes, Starbucks cups and Taco Bell wrappers litter the two television viewing areas of the Satellite. How much more effort does it take to clean up after yourself and make your way to a waste basket? There are hundreds of people employed by the University to beautify our campus, and behavior like this is spitting in the faces of the people who work so hard to do so. What’s worse is student fees fund much of the clean-up effort. When people trash the Satellite, the UC or anywhere else on campus,they are paying for someone to come clean up after them. It is not our job to sound like your mother. However, if students cannot throw away trash or keep a bathroom stall clean, then maybe they should not be enrolled at an institution of higher learning.
ouse Democrats and a handful of Republicans voted to block the extension of the PATRIOT Act last Tuesday, a clear rejection of President Barack Obama’s position on this issue. The PATRIOT Act’s surveillance power is set to expire at the end of this month, so our president is asking for another three-year extension. The House agrees: Dana Obama was essentially El Kurd asking for another three years of civil rights violations, alienation of minority groups and overall bad policy. Criticisms of the PATRIOT Act, passed in the post-9/11 hysteria, have been voiced for years. It violates the Constitution. It targets Americans for surveillance and interrogation based on race, religion or national origin and not for any evidence of wrong-doing. Welldocumented studies by organizations
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Congress decides to show patriotism
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such as the ACLU and the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee have shown that the law only helped to sever the relationship between certain minority groups and law enforcement at a sensitive time of national security when cooperation was vital. For years, Americans of Middle Eastern descent worried about expressing themselves politically or getting involved, for fear of being targeted as “questionable” in the eyes of the government. Incidents of racism and even serious hate crimes often went unreported, just to avoid calling in the police whose adherence to ethical standards were questionable after the crackdown post-9/11. Recently, Democracy Now featured a documentary on the FBI’s use of the PATRIOT Act. The documentary revealed in shocking detail how FBI officers had used the controversial powers of the law to essentially target Muslim-Americans and force them into compromising
protested the sale via the air, the Web and in public. Both universities essentially covered up the purchase for as long as they could. UH and Rice officials kept the sale of the station a secret from students fearing a negative reaction, and once news of the sale came out in August, their fears were established. The flamboyant cost of the KTRU purchase is an annoying thorn. What’s more, provost John Antel made it all the more relevant (and somewhat ironic) with his memo regarding our current budget challenges: “In response to these (state funding) cuts it will be necessary for us to achieve significant cost savings. It is time to look at new business models and adopt better ways to manage faculty, instruction, administration, research and space. No university programs can be exempt from review,” Antel said in the memo. If no programs can be exempt from
situations, in an effort to detain “terrorists” and look tough on crime. The FBI’s actions, which were sanctioned by the PATRIOT Act, amount to nothing more than entrapment. And how many terrorist plots were foiled by using these controversial tactics? Exactly zero. Thus, the House decision to block these extensions after ten years is finally a step in the right direction. It’s a shame that a President who ran on a platform of inclusion and undoing past grievances would support such a bill. The only way to repair the government’s relationship with certain minority groups and make amends for the past ten years of scapegoating is to deny the extensions and support legislation (such as the End Racial Profiling Act) to make sure these groups won’t be targeted in the future. Dana El Kurd is an economics junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.
review, does that include programs like KUHF or the soon-to-be new radio station? Seeing as how everything else essential (faculty, instruction, research) is going to be managed better, UH might want to consider that it already has KUHF as its prominent radio station. KTRU isn‘t even going to broadcast anything new, it‘s only going to absorb half of what KUHF already broadcasts. Where does cost savings come into this? The outcome for the radio stations isn’t a compromise, because that would require UH giving something in return for stripping KTRU of its FM station. But on the upside, KTRU will still broadcast (on HD radio), and UH will get the extra FM station to boost prestige and appearances. That is better than nothing. David Haydon is a political science junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com.
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Young learns new role with veteran help Freshman guard makes adjustment from go-to scorer to playmaker Joshua Siegel
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Alums get blown out; conference championship to be played in Magnolia State Former players were no match for the current Cougars, who won 25-10 Saturday at Cougar Field. For the first time in Conference USA history, the Championship Tournament will be hosted at a neutral venue — Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss. The park is usually reserved for the Mississippi Braves, a minor league team affiliated with the Atlanta Braves. Fans interested in attending can purchase tickets at conferenceusa.com, mississippibraves.com or ticketmaster.com.
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When Joseph Young brings the ball across midcourt in a practice scrimmage, his first inclination might be to pull up on his man and drain a deep 3-pointer. Instead, he passes to a cutting teammate on the wing. This is becoming the norm for Young as he makes the transition from scorer to point guard. Young had signed a J As a redshirt letter of intent with Joseph Young is Providence, but already making an wanted to stay close impact in practice. to home after his aunt experienced heart problems. “I love my family and my aunt, she’s the one who raised me,” Young said. “She wants to be able to come to my games, and she wouldn’t have been able to make it because of her heart transplant. I took that into consideration, and I wanted to stay here with UH.”
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Initially the NCAA ruled Young would lose a year of eligibility after backing out of his letter of intent, and would begin competing as a sophomore. Instead Young is sitting out his freshman year as a redshirt. Though he cannot participate in games yet, practice gives him the chance to grow his game. “When it first came to me that I had to sit out for the year, it hurt me a little bit,” Young said. “But I knew that sitting out this year would make my game better and allow me to take it to a different level next year.” The leading scorer for a Yates High School squad that was ranked No. 1 nationally by five major polls last season, Young is an electric scorer (27.1 points per game as a senior), but he has impressed his teammates with his how he has transitioned his game to work within the UH offense. “When he first got here, he was a really good shooter, he can run off seven or eight shots in a row,” senior point guard Zamal Nixon said. “But that may not always be the best shot. But because he’s hitting it, it looks good. At the next level there are a thousand guys who can score — that’s not what they need. “From when practice first started to now, that’s where he’s really improved, because now he’s turning down a lot of
shots that he normally would take. He’s making better entry passes to the post. He’s not looking to shoot it every time. He’s hitting the paint looking to kick it out to the open shooter and make plays.” Nixon is just one of the many veterans who have been guiding Young and trying to get him ready for the college game. “His last game was a high school game,” Nixon said. “He doesn’t know how it’s going to be yet. Sometimes you’re on the road and you may think you’re getting fouled, and they might miss it. My thing with him this year is getting on him and letting him know that sometimes you might get fouled, but every time the ref isn’t going to call it. Your focus shouldn’t be the foul but finishing through the contact and trying to get that basket.” Nixon has looked out for Young as he is his likely successor as the starting point guard. “Joe is definitely one of my little brothers,” Nixon said. “I definitely see the potential in him and how good he can potentially be if he keeps working.” Young has already conquered one side of Scott Street during his high school career, and now looks to take over the other side next season. sports@thedailycougar.com
Talking smack and sports
How can the women’s basketball team’s recent dominance help the University? Joshua Siegel: Wins could open door
Keith Cordero Jr: Tournament bid not enough
Jack Wehman: If you build it, they will come
Judge Brannen: Short headline here
The impact of the Cougars’ season will be determined by how deep they can go in the NCAA Tournament — that is, assuming there are no late-season disasters, and they can continue their winning way in the last five games and through the Conference USA Tournament.
Sorry Josh, but the Cougars getting to the NCAA Tournament is not going to get the campus excited about women’s basketball.
Wow, looks like you guys have no idea what you’re talking about.
All of you made semi-agreeable points, but since I’m pseudo-psychic, it was nothing that I didn’t expect. So first things first — I win! Sorry, I saw the last sports editor do it and I always wanted to know what it felt like to hijack a Fighting Words.
When you are trying to attract a fan base that is notorious for being fair-weather, the best way to attract attention is through winning on a consistent basis.
It’s unfortunate, because the Cougars are having a spectacular season led by junior Porsche Landry and seniors Courtney Taylor and Brittney Scott; they should be carrying some momentum into March Madness.
The Cougars have done that, and if they continue their march through Conference USA that should at least grab the attention of the campus.
The men’s team went dancing last season, and little hype carried over. They manage a meager fan average at every game at Hofheinz Pavilion.
Finishing the season ranked is important. UH is currently receiving 38 votes in the AP Poll. People like numbers and other things to brag about, even if it is No. 25.
Women’s basketball gets a bigger buzz at schools such as UConn, Tennessee, Stanford and Duke. The Cougars should not feel that bad, they just need to establish a winning culture through this season because women’s sports simply don’t generate as much fan support as they should.
It is important for the Cougars to make a splash this season because five of their seven rotation players are seniors — in other words, the team will have plenty of new faces next year.
If and when the Cougars punch their ticket to the big dance, I’ll be excited. But for the most part, only sports fans will know about how huge it is to make the tournament.
They have had a successful program in the last decade in terms of competing in their conference and producing some of its top players, but a successful showing in March Madness could help solidify a fan base while also attracting top-notch recruits from the area.
The casual fan may shed a smile and check the box score, but once they are eliminated, fans will be back to the men’s tournament bracket to see if Jimmer Fredette of BYU went off for a ridiculous amount of points scored last night.
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Keith, are you saying that women shouldn’t care about whether people come to games or not? They’re the only Cougars worth cheering for right now — every men’s team is either in rebuilding mode, or fighting to get into the middle of the pack. Head coach Todd Buchanan has the Cougars on fire, the softball team is the Conference USA favorite, swimming and diving generates Olympic athletes and the soccer squad is coming off its best season in program history. And as for Josh, yes, when you win, you go to tournaments. Thanks for the lesson. Obviously, we all hope they continue the winning trend. But winning those games will bring two important things: attendance and exposure. With more wins, UH will be put in the spotlight — a top 25 ranking and a few more games on ESPN2 is a decently big deal. With that exposure comes more fans, and of course, with more fans comes more money-making opportunities for UH. That is always a good thing in these dire times. Plus, we get to watch more UH games where the scoreboard is in our favor at the end of the game. That’s always something to look forward to.
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Josh, I agree; an extended run in the NCAA Tournament could be clutch, but any basketball fan could have come to that conclusion. Keith, you listed several schools with standout women’s basketball programs. I was surprised you omitted Brittney Griner and Baylor. The Bears claimed the 2004-2005 NCAA Championship and have made it to at least the second round every season after that. Since then, their men’s basketball team has been resurrected, and their football team is just coming off a bowl game appearance. Women’s hoops may have not been the catalyst to spark that turnaround, but it helps when a team is consistently a contender. Jack, the spirit is appreciated, and you probably deserve the Facetime, but sometimes one must be greedy. Verdict This discussion has been seized by me — better known as the invisible force that is Cougar Sports Services. Facetime “Try me and run into a wall...outfielder.” -Tunechi
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The Project Gallery is the new home to Syntaxerrors, a collection of graduate student Jeremy DePrez’s works. DePrez categorizes the show as “hyper auto-biographical.� | Brianna Leigh Morrison/The Daily Cougar
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THE DAILY COUGAR Jeremy DePrez unveiled a silly little collection of works entitled “syntaxerrors� in the Project Gallery on the fourth floor of the art building. It was a show of sorts with no real underlying theme or overbearing message. “It’s a collection of sh** I enjoy,� DePrez said. Trash bags filled with discarded images, paintings piled in a corner, Doctor Who references throughout the small space and a small scrolling marquee left its mark on the viewer expecting something a little more typical. To the untrained eye, and certainly without the help of an
interview, a viewer might overlook the subtleties of the work and not realize that the garbage bags were actually grocery bags painted the color of garbage bags, and the tape that held up the Doctor Who poster wasn’t tape at all, but again another color match of paint. Certainly it could be identified throughout his work, but again another set of images caught some viewers’ eyes and more importantly their minds. “It isn’t a typical show,� DePrez said. “Just an excuse to do whatever. It’s a personal show that’s hyper audio-biographical in a weird way. In the art world, we are repressed into this mode of thinking where things need to have meaning — but it’s just s*** that I like.�
Though to some it was merely typical. “It just didn’t do it for me,� said a student at the Gallery. Other odd pieces of work include a section of framed drywall, a conceptual work that was an homage to Don Lon Golden, DePrez said. From his attempt at a cinderblock made out of paint to his explanation of a cyclical universe theory in a painting to his tonguein-cheek jab at Disney with his reproduction of their color series space suit gray and galaxy black, the graduate student’s show was amazing to some and distasteful to others, but to all was certainly an experience. arts@thedailycougar.com
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The UH production of Theresa Rebeck’s play “Sunday on the Rocks� wrapped up on Sunday in the Quintero Lab of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for Performing Arts. The play was directed by Stephanie Holliday Earl and featured an ensemble of Chelsea Holmes as Elly, Kristen Canterbury as Jen, Shannon Mullarkey as Gayle and Danielle Bunch as Jessica. Stage direction was carried out very well, and the limited space offered by the Quintero Lab was used wisely. The set design, though simple, was inviting, realistic and didn’t take attention away from the work of the ensemble — rather, it only added to their performance. Costumes were casually done, as the actors wore their own clothing for the play. As the play was set on the back porch of their house, lighting accurately represented the different times of day as the play went on. The script may have allowed several comedic moments, but one certainly felt strong emotional elements throughout the play. After deciding to indulge in a scotch for breakfast, Elly reveals to Jen and Gayle that she is pregnant and wants an abortion. With the other two girls joining in on the new breakfast of choice, they spill all of their feelings about men, sex and
their distaste for their fourth roommate Jessica. When Jessica comes home from a rendezvous with her boyfriend, Jefferey, she finds the three girls sharing a drunken bonding moment on a very messy back porch. “Sunday on the Rocks� not only features strong emotional content, it also builts the relationship between each girl as the show progresses. Holmes portrays Elly as a strong and defiant woman with a level of uncertainty and general stubbornness. Canterbury’s character, Jen, is seen as the independent girl who is not yet ready to settle down, but certainly enjoys casual sex from time-to-time. Gayle, Mullarkey’s character, seems relatively uptight and unwilling to step out of line until scotch infiltrates her system. Bunch’s character, Jessica, brings laughter to the table in Act II with a pretentious, holier-thanthou attitude. Her true colors come out in a face off with Elly when she reveals the truth about her lessthan-perfect relationship with her boyfriend, Jeffery. The play did have a few unconvincing reactions by the actors to the many controversial topics in the first scene. Regardless, “Sunday on the Rocks� was definitely an estrogen-filled good time. Additional reporting by Aicardo Rivera. arts@thedailycougar.com
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