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Founding dean reads from latest book tonight, reception follows The Honors College Founding Dean, Ted Estess, will be reading from his new book “The Cream Pitcher: Mississippi Stories” at 6:30 p.m. today in the Honors College Commons.

“Dr. Estess often discusses the importance of stories and storytelling – a theme that pervades this book,” said Libby Ingrassia, Honors College director of communications. “In fact, Dr. Estess is known for the stories he tells at college events, so this will be a great opportunity to be entertained and educated by the Dr. Estess’ stories.”

A reception and book signing will follow the reading. Books are available for purchase. Please RSVP online at http://uh.edu/honors/ features/events/cream-pitcher/index.

Students and faculty torn over safety concerns Julian Jimenez

THE DAILY COUGAR Discussion in the Texas Legislature has brought gun rights to the forefront in education and politics, as SB 354, a bill that would allow concealed handguns on college campuses, comes closer and closer to being passed by politicians.

The bill, currently before the Criminal

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EVENTS Trace Adkins The country music artist is headlining at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo tonight at 6:45 p.m.

Ticket prices range from $15 to $300. Parking around Reliant Stadium starts at $10.

SGA Elections Students wanting to cast their vote for the next SGA president can vote at http://election.uh.edu. The candidates are Michael McHugh, Michael Harding and Jared Gogets.

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Shasta’s Culinary Workshop re-opens today to serve the campus in house and fulfill online orders.

Faculty, staff and students of UH will be able to order their food at the restaurant or online. The food can also be ordered online and delivered to certain

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spots on campus. For online ordering information, visit http://grants.hhp.coe. uh.edu/shastas/index.htm.

“Our department looks forward to the opening of Shasta’s,” said Luz Banda, office coordinator for human development and consumer science.

Laura Moore, the professor of the class, has been working with the cafe since 2006

Counseling and Psychological Services will host self-improvement and supportive workshops helping students with issues including dealing with change, identifying signs of emotional and physical abuse, professionalism, stress management and break-ups.

The workshops are from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays through April 27 in the Student Service Center 1 Building Conference Room 210 A. “Students have always responded favorably to our outreach workshops,” said Kimberly James, outreach director. “Our workshops educate students and enhance skills that will positively impact interpersonal relationships and thus improve academic achievement and retention among students.

“Everyone experiences stress and it is natural to want to talk to someone during these challenging

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Help for students available

“The Dinner for 10 Cougars is a great opportunity for students to meet some of our most successful alumni,” said Jamie Eubanks, director of student initiatives. “These dinners help to personalize the university experience for our students. Alumni and students have the chance to share goals, interests and school experiences. The ultimate goal is to turn 10 strangers into 10 friends by the end of the evening.”

Dinners this week will be 6:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesday and 7 p.m.

Thursday. For more information about restaurant locations and dinner hosts, visit http://www.houstonalumni.com/d10/schedule. shtml.

“I am a huge proponent to the bill passing,” Nazarian said. “We are just sitting ducks for these crack heads to come right off the street and into our campus. Criminals will be afraid to try anything knowing that the right people have guns at their backs.”

Some staff members on campus noted that students who are armed could respond to dangerous situations and minimize the possible damage.

“It could be useful,” said Chris Wills, a UH contractor working in maintenance. “If

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The UH Student Alumni Connection cordially invites students to an alumni-hosted dinner for 10 Cougars event now through March 11.

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Justice committee in the Texas Senate, would allow people who have a concealed handgun license to go into classrooms in public universities in Texas.

Current CHL regulations stipulate that license holders be at least 21 years old, have a completely clear criminal record and be mentally competent.

Attitudes on campus are split by the legislation, with students and faculty expressing conflicting opinions on the issue.

Dikran Nazarian, a studio art senior, had a stereo and a $400 paintball gun stolen when someone broke into his car on campus.

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Dinner profits benefit hungry children David Gonzalez

THE DAILY COUGAR The United Nations Children Fund at UH will be holding its second annual banquet Thursday night to fundraise and provide awareness for world hunger.

About 22,000 children die every day

around the world from causes that can be prevented, according to www.unicefusa.org.

“Even a single child dying, when it can be prevented, is absolutely unacceptable,” said Miko Tsubaim, president of the UNICEF at UH chapter.

All students and faculty are welcome to attend and are allowed to bring guests.

The tickets can be bought online for $10

at www.unicefatuh.com.

“Last year we were pretty successful in our efforts,” Tsubaim said. “We raised over $12,000, and I feel like we really extended the awareness of world hunger on campus.”

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LIBYA

Conflict still sparking violence in Libya Clashes between forces under the command of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and anti-government demonstrators continued Tuesday near the capital city of Tripoli.

The U.N. reported that nearly 150,000 people have fled Libya into the bordering countries of Tunisia and Egypt. Rebels have reported being fired on by pro-Gadhafi troops armed with tanks and anti-aircraft guns.

Libya’s ambassador to the United States said Monday that the death toll is close to 2,000. The U.N. has recently placed sanctions on Libya, freezing billions in assets.

SOMALIA

Pirates hijack Danish yacht, 3 teens aboard Pirates captured a Danish family and their yacht off the coast of Somalia in the Indian Ocean. There is reported to be three teenagers aboard. The Foreign Ministry said that they were doing everything in their power to make sure that the family is released. Four Americans were killed last month by pirates in the same waters.

BOLIVIA

Mudslide leaves thousands homeless Thousands of people are homeless in the capital city of Bolivia after downpours in the region caused a massive mudslide. The state-run ABI news agency reported that nearly 4,000 homes were destroyed.

CALIFORNIA

Diva detained for disorderly driving Pop music artist Christina Aguilera was detained Tuesday after her boyfriend was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Los Angeles County police stopped Aguilera and her boyfriend early Tuesday morning around 3 a.m. She was originally charged with public intoxication, but Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s department declined to pursue any charges.

TEXAS

Firefighters facing high winds in Panhandle Texas firefighters have been battling flames in the Texas Panhandle since Sunday. Firefighters have reported that 78 homes have been destroyed in the blaze, along with more than 130,000 acres. The fires have also been blamed for causing an accident that killed a 5-year-old boy.

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HPD officer suspended after tear gas incident An HPD officer was suspended Monday after he reportedly threw a tear gas canister into a cook-off booth. The spewing tear gas resulted a number of sickened patrons. The use of tear gas at the rodeo is not permitted. The 51-year-old police officer has been relieved of his duties without pay, and HPD is currently investigating the incident.

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times,” James said. “We want students to come to CAPS before their struggles become overwhelming.

“However, an individual experiencing a crisis can come to CAPS at any time during office hours and receive a prompt in-person evaluation.”

Crystal Sigstey, marketing senior, has no experience with the offered workshops but expressed interest.

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“I haven’t heard of any of the workshops at all. I would go,” Sigstey said. “I need stress management because I’m stressed all the time.”

Despite the lure of getting relaxation tips, marketing senior Shawn Warnke still has his schedule in mind.

“Depends on scheduling and how often they are,” Warnke said.

“I’m always willing to experience opportunities that promote selfimprovement.” news@thedailycougar.com

Philanthropy Awareness Day “Philanthropy is not just a passing PhAD, it’s a tradition”

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and plans the menu items.

“Ms. Moore does an excellent job with the students. They have different themes of the restaurant based on what they are serving,” Banda said.

“It’s a healthy option, convenient and reasonably priced. We look forward to it each semester they open up.”

Shasta’s is located on the first floor of the Cameron building and is open every Wednesday and Friday. Dine in hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The workshop is a lab for the Commercial Food Production Lab class. It gives students the opportunity to use what they’ve learned in the classroom by preparing and serving food.

“This degree granting program is currently approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of The American Dietetic Association,” Moore said. “Upon completion of this degree, also called the Didactic Program in Dietetics,

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someone comes to school with a gun and starts shooting, a student who has a gun on them can intervene and maybe help out and stop him.”

But many other students are concerned about the weight of responsibility that firearms require. Awele Phillips, an accounting junior, said the bill only brings worries concerning their proper use.

“I don’t agree with the bill, especially in this area (of town),” Phillips said. “Having a license just means you know how to use (a gun), not how to use it ethically. There’s no reason to have guns on campus. I don’t think we’re mature enough.”

Some faculty members believe the

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one of over 165 countries in need.

Goals for this year’s banquet have been set higher.

“This year we hope to get a strong turnout and more attendance,” Tsubai said. “Our goal is to raise even more awareness than we did last year. More awareness leads to more fundraising.”

The banquet will be hosted in the Houston Room at the University

students are eligible to apply for entry into a supervised practice program, which will make them eligible to take the Registration Examination for dietitians. At the undergraduate level, this degree emphasizes the knowledge and skills essential for competent entrylevel dietetics practice.”

The class works much like a restaurant, with hospitality positions given to each students in order for them to learn how operate in commercial food production.

“We have positions in sanitation, marketing, To-Go, Dining Room Manager, Kitchen Manager, Cooks, Salad Bake, Servers, Host/Hostess and Expeditor,” Moore said. “The goal is to have each student rotate through all the positions. The students are graded on their performance each week.”

Students are certified in food safety prior to the workshop’s opening. It is a requirement for students to pass this examination to serve food.

Profits go back to the class, as a reimbursement for supplies used.

The next step for the class is to

legislation brings unnecessary complications to campus. History professor Natalia Milanesio said firearms should be limited to the professionals who know how to use them.

“I believe that campus safety should be the responsibility of the government and the University through a professional force, not untrained students who most likely would obstruct police operations — making the identification of the aggressor more difficult,” Milanesio said.

“Guns on campus are dangerous because they would increase the risk of accidental shooting, polarize the campus population and create an intimidating atmosphere.”

Additional reporting done by professor McHam’s reporting class. news@thedailycougar.com

Center, with Director of the Southwest Region of UNICEF Sonya Renner in attendance as guest speaker.

UNICEF at UH has been a schoolsponsored organization since 2005 and has about 75 members.

Members have conducted numerous campaigns and events that advocate children’s rights and the awareness of world hunger.

They also make contributions to the Star of Hope Food Bank and hold weekly bake sales. news@thedailycougar.com

produce a cookbook containing Shasta’s most requested recipes.

The cookbook will contain 43 recipes, including one vegetarian recipe. It will include main entrées, side dishes and desserts.

“Each recipe will have the nutritional content so that you will know what you are doing as long as you follow ingredients listed,” said Diane Eagan, dietetic intern.

Once the name and price have been released ,the cookbook will be advertised on campus.

Shasta’s has been serving the UH community for 12 years. news@thedailycougar.com

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e’re not the bad guys.

As your student publication, we are here to be your voice. However, oftentimes students either ignore reporters or respond with opposition or fear.

We are here to channel student opinion to the administration. It is difficult to do so without your input and cooperation. Students have a right to complain, and should feel comfortable coming to us with news tips and ideas.

Student Government representatives meet twice a month. Our paper is an opportunity for you to speak out daily through many channels, including our opinion section. We are constantly struggling to get opinion articles, when we shouldn’t. Each of you are able to voice your opinion, and you should be willing to be heard.

Many times we will receive a news tip and send out a reporter to do additional investigation. However, sometimes they will come back empty-handed because sources wish to remain anonymous. There isn’t anything to fear. It’s okay to criticize. If it’s true or your opinion, you should feel safe stating it. You should feel comfortable taking a stand.

It’s hard to say why students fear reporters.

Perhaps they don’t want to speak ill of their school.

Perhaps it is just lack of courage.

Student organizations are not exempt. We try to cover and promote as many campus events that are made known to us. Again, many times reporters do not get e-mails or phone calls returned, resulting in poorly researched or unpublished articles.

We have made some mistakes in the past, but cut us some slack. We’re students too. We have been criticized for being too negative or too pro-UH, but overall our allegiance is to the students and the truth only.

So, the next time a reporter approaches you, be courageous and take a stand. Voice your opinion by commenting on articles and issues, writing for our opinion section (yes, we’re hiring), and not only offering news tips, but also allowing us to print your quotes.

America was built on free speech, so let us do our job by allowing The Daily Cougar to be your outlet to speak out and make change happen.

Democracy means people power

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hen the word democracy and the name of a country are in the same sentence, democracy is treated like a yes or no question.

Democracy isn’t a simple concept; it is a principle that different societies and groups exercise in different forms, and to different extents.

Taken from its Greek roots, dêmos, meaning people, and kratos, meaning power, the true meaning of democracy is shown to be the power of the people — but more specifically, through a collective representative power of the people.

Anyone turning on the news in the past month has seen democracy in action: from workers in Wisconsin, to entire societies like Egypt and Tunisia.

People are taking to the streets, united and empowered, and they are changing the world.

Looking at democracy in this way, as a varied principle rather than a label to feel good about, shows something

distinctively lacking in American, Texan and University society.

The US government does not ensure basic workers’ rights for all government employees, and Texas has already deprived state workers the rights Wisconsin natives are fighting for. This is why UH is understaffed and UH workers are underpaid. UH jobs maintain poverty in communities, rather than lifting workers out of it.

At UH, we have a president who was not elected by the community, but hired by a government-approved board of regents. She and her administration make huge decisions that affect the school, but most members of the UH community have no say in who gets that power, how they wield it or if that much power should be concentrated in so few people.

All the while, students pay more in tuition and fees every year, and lowerlevel UH employees face salary freezes, rolling furloughs (forced time off) and

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lay-offs.

Without enough democracy, students, faculty and other workers have no say in important decisions, like contracting private companies who inflate prices and exploit workers.

AFC, the company that runs UH shuttles, pays drivers under the poverty pay level — half of what METRO pays its drivers. Aramark, the company running UH Dining, also pays poverty wages, and forces student residents to buy meal plans with no refund or roll over policy for unused meals, while refusing to disclose their budget to the University community.

People power is like potential energy: always there, even when we don’t see it.

More Cougars have to stand up and make their voices heard to see what a democratic university looks like.

Brendan Laws is a sociology junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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To the editor: When FIFA announced that the 2022 FIFA World Cup would be hosted by the Middle Eastern country of Qatar, the Arab world celebrated it as the first time an Arab country would host the World Cup. Former France player Zinedine Zidane called it “a victory for the Arab world” and FIFA chose the country to bring the World Cup to a new area of the globe. However, this decision has been met with much criticism.

Many world leaders, including President Obama, have called it a mistake. Indeed it is a poor choice on many levels. Qatar is a very small country and will not have enough space and stadiums for the tournament. Second, that country is very hot all year long and the only time that they would be able to hold it would be in winter.

Not to mention it would be an easy target for radical Islamic terrorists. It presents dangers to players, officials, and spectators alike. FIFA should have chosen Australia if

it was looking to bring the World Cup to a new continent since it has never hosted it before. Hopefully this decision will change within the next 11 years until this World Cup as will the situation in the Middle East.

Signed, Austin Vaughn Hotel and Restaurant Management senior

To the editor: A lot of the kids on this campus disgust me; they are quick to blame the college management for everything they think is wrong, but they don’t do the little things that could help get this school Tier One status.

It’s just gross seeing all of the litter around campus, its really not that hard to pick up some of the trash or better yet just throw it away right when you are done with it. Also quit vandalising, stealing, fighting and doing drugs.

I’m not positive, but I’m guessing that when the people who look at which campuses should become Tier One are deciding, they take a look at the crime records and it probably doesn’t look good when they see all of that stupid, easily fixed by the students things going on.

Not to mention you are in school to learn, I don’t care if you do drugs when your not in school, but when you are here, do work, not drugs.

Maybe if the kids on campus spent more time doing the right thing and not vandalising, the school would get more money because the kids would be doing better in school and have to spend less money on fixing things and on renovations and could give more of it back to the students.

I am from a Northern state and there people have more respect for other people and the world around them.

Signed, RDF

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Offensive lineman struts stuff for NFL scouts After receiving an invite to the NFL combine, former offensive lineman Isaiah Thompson is hoping he did enough to prove himself as a worthy physical specimen to NFL teams.

Thompson’s 40-yard dash time of 6.06 seconds was among the slowest at the combine.

The NFL draft begins on April 28.

Other potential NFL prospects from UH include cornerback Loyce Means and wide receiver James Cleveland.

— Cougar Sports Services

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

UH climbs up a spot in ESPN poll A day after making their debut in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, the Cougars jumped up one spot in the USA Today/ ESPN Coaches Poll from No. 25 to No. 24.

UH swapped spots with Iowa State (21-8, 9-6 Big 12) who was the No. 24-ranked team last week.

The Cougars (24-4, 15-0) will look to defend their ranking and cap off a perfect season in C-USA when they host Tulane at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hofheinz Pavilion.

— Cougar Sports Services

BASEBALL

Cougars to receive more TV coverage UH will be getting more local media attention later this month when the team travels to Fort Worth to take on the TCU Horned Frogs.

Game one will be televised on Comcast Sports Southwest (Ch. 129) and the Mountain West Sports Network at 6:30 p.m. on March 25. CSS will also broadcast the series finale at 1 p.m. on March 27.

All five games of the Silver Glove Series — the Cougars’ contests against Rice will also be televised on CSS. — Cougar Sports Services

C-USA BASKETBALL

UH ready to tussle with Tulane; UAB tries to defend first place The Cougars (12-15,4-10 Conference USA) will head to New Orleans today and will try to end their four-game funk when they play Tulane at 7 p.m. today at Fogelman Arena The Cougars last win came against the Green Wave (1215, 2-12) more than three weeks ago.

UAB (20-7, 10-4) will look to extend its reign at the top of C-USA when they play Southern Miss. at 6 p.m. at the Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, Miss. The Golden Eagles (217, 9-5) topped the Blazers 75-71 the last time the two teams met on Feb. 2, and would take possession of first place with a victory.

Rice (12-16, 4-10) will host Tulsa (16-12, 9-5) at 7 p.m. tonight at Tudor Fieldhouse — Cougar Sports Services

The Cougars showed some fight in the seventh and ninth innings, but it was not enough to come back from the early lead the Roadrunners established.With the loss, the Cougars fell to 5-3 overall and 0-1 in away games. | Newton Liu/The Daily Cougar

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UTSA survives late UH rally Gilbert Requena

THE DAILY COUGAR A ninth-inning rally almost propelled the Cougars past UTSA, but UH came up short, losing 7-6 with the tying run stranded at third base.

The rally began with a David Murphy walk, and a carousel of runners ensued as UH knocked in five off of Roadrunner reliever Cody Scott.

Scott was substituted for Matt Locus, who gave up a double to Caleb Ramsey — scoring Chase Jensen to bring the Cougars within one run.

Zach Calhoon would relieve Locus, and after throwing a wild pitch that allowed Ramsey to advance to third, he would get M.P. Cokinos to fly out on a full count to end the game.

Chase Dempsay started for UH, but lasted only 2.3 innings, allowing three runs.

With the exception of Dakota Dill, none of the UH relievers were effective against the

Roadrunners. Dill threw 2.3 shutout innings in relief.

The Roadrunners (5-5) took advantage of erratic UH (5-3) pitching, tacking on runs throughout the game.

UTSA scored three runs in the third and added on single runs in the fourth and seventh innings, and two more in the eighth to give the Roadrunners a 7-1 advantage.

The UH offense was quiet until a late comeback attempt, and did little against starter D.D. Towler, who went six shutout innings while allowing seven baserunners.

Ramsey and Travis Trial both had multi-hit games for the Cougars, with Ramsey going 3-for-4 with two RBIs, and Trial picking up two hits in his three at-bats.

The Cougars will look to recover at the Houston College Classic at Minute Maid Park this weekend. UH will begin the Classic against Baylor at noon Friday. sports@thedailycougar.com

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PROFILE

Junior sprinter makes impression felt John Brannen

THE DAILY COUGAR One of the key factors to the Cougars’ perennial success is maintaining new talent on their roster. There is always a freshman or transfer who shows an ability to contribute instantly.

This season junior Kelvin Furlough has been the new face to quickly acclimate himself to the championship pace of the Cougars.

“He’s added a new dimension to our program,” head coach Leroy Burrell said.

“He brings a bit of maturity because he came in as a junior college transfer. He was ready to run when he got here and

has improved a great deal since he’s been here.”

Furlough won two gold medals at the Conference USA Indoor Championships this past weekend in ! " Junior sprinter the 200 and 400-meter Kelvin Furlough is dash, while the UH making a name for men’s team took the himself at UH. team title.

After transferring from Southwestern Christian College in north Texas, the transition to UH has been a successful one.

“From running in junior college last year and then to get the in win conference

in my first year here is pretty nice,” Furlough said.

Preparing for a bigger stage Furlough will have little time to celebrate his triumphs at the C-USA meet.

He automatically qualified for the upcoming NCAA Indoor Championships with a 46.69-second performance in February at the Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium, the same venue where nationals will be hosted.

“He’s come in as a talented athlete and he’s proved himself, and he’ll continue to do so,“ Burrell said. “I fully expect that he will perform well at the national level.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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THE DAILY COUGAR We dream of the perfect night’s sleep, but how many of us actually achieve it?

During National Sleep Awareness Week, beginning March 7 – March 13, The National Sleep Foundation, an organization based in Washington that promotes healthy sleep practices, will challenge individuals to devote more time to snoozing just before losing an hour of sleep for Daylight Savings Time, according to the organization’s website.

The task may seem simple, but for the average go-getter juggling work, school and family, the challenge may seem more like a nightmare.

According to The Sleep Foundation, adults on average need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep in order for the body to function properly. Research hasn’t pinpointed the exact amount of sleep needed, but experts do agree that this figure has proved to be sufficient enough.

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Newborns (0-2 months) need 12-18 hours of sleep; infants (3-11 months) need 14-15 hours of sleep; toddlers (1-3 years) need 12-14 hours of sleep; preschoolers (3-5 years) need 11-13 hours of sleep; school-aged children (5-10 years) need 10-11 hours of sleep; teens (10-17 years) need 8.5-9.25 hours of sleep and adults need 7-9 hours of sleep.

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Rest easy, it’s good for you Although basal sleep need is still a vague concept to scientists, studies have continued to prove that not sleeping enough can lead to serious health consequences and can endanger you and those close to you.

It’s dangerous being sleepy Sleep deprivation can lead to a number of detrimental accidents.

The following paragraphs list events that can occur due to a short amount of sleep, according to The Sleep Foundation’s website.

Sleep deprivation can lead to motor vehicle accidents and an increase in body mass index — losing sleep has been proven to contribute to obesity.

Not only that, an increased risk of diabetes and heart problems has been attributed to sleep deprivation.

There’s also an increased risk of psychiatric conditions, including depression, addiction and a decreased ability to pay attention and react to signals.

Sleep deprivation has also been linked to several cardiovascular diseases, according to CNN reports.

“Chronic short sleep produces hormones and chemicals in the body which increase the risk of developing heart disease and obesity,” Dr. Michelle Miller, a co-author of the study, said in the report.

But there is still much research to be conducted before experts can make this information official. Based on the study, I wonder

if it is safe to say that sleep deprivation can cause people to have a shorter lifespan.

You snooze, you lose Studies have also shown that those who oversleep are also at risk of experiencing complications. There is not enough strong evidence to back up this information, but based on some studies, hitting the snooze button a little too much or sleep longer than nine hours, has also been linked to high mortality rates — it’s kind of a damned-if-you-do, damnedif-you-don’t-situation.

Either way, the effects of abnormal sleep habits can be harmful. So challenge yourself during National Sleep Week and find out if there are any positive changes.

Open your eyes; see what you’re missing If you’re an on-the-go kind of person and don’t have time for a little R&R, then slow down, if only for next week, and try these tips: Create a wake and sleep schedule by eating hours in advance before lying down, avoiding caffeinated drinks and creating a comfortable environment for sleep.

You may also want to begin your day early and stay busy throughout, so you can hit the bed sooner and harder.

If you cannot squeeze in a full night’s rest at night, try to get some recovery sleep during the day.

Please visit the website for more information, www.sleepfoundation.org. arts@thedailycougar.com