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Court rules on whistleblower appeal Judgment in UH v. Barth case decides in favor of hotel management prof Erica Quiroz
THE DAILY COUGAR The Texas Court of Appeals ruled on Aug. 25 that UH retaliated against a tenured Conrad Hilton College of Hotel Management professor, violating the Whistleblower Act.
Stephen Barth had reported the mishandling of funds by past UH dean Allen Stutts, who was Barth’s supervisor. In the appeal case, UH said that Barth did not file his grievances of retaliation by Stutts and UH in a timely manner, or to a law enforcing authority under the UH System Administrative Memorandum. UH contested that the SAM is not a law that can be used under the Whistleblower Act. Chief Audit
Executive Don Guyton, who was present when Barth originally reported Stutts, testified that policies are set by UH which are then enforced by the Board of Regents. With Guyton’s testimony taken into account, the court found that because UH is a legislatively-created university governed by a Board of Regents, UH has the power to enforce laws adopted from the SAM. Guyton also testified that Barth had reported Stutts’ conduct to
Randy Harris, then the chief financial officer for UH. At the time, Harris would have been authorized to take action if the rules were violated under the SAM. “The rules for whistleblowers here on campus or for making a complaint are pretty ambiguous and difficult to follow,” Barth said. “UH, in my case, uses that ambiguity to try to preclude people from bringing their claim forward.” Under the Whistleblower Act,
employees must “file a grievance no later than the 90th day after the date on which the adverse personnel action occurred or when the employee discovered through reasonable diligence that the action taken was because of the report.” The Appeals Court found that Barth did not file his first grievance of retaliation in a timely manner, but he did the second time. UH also appealed that HILTON continues on page 3
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Cougars take on Bruins for football season opener
To click or not to click Faculty embrace teaching technology for classrooms; students frustrated with high costs, inconvenience
The UH football team will host the season-opening game against UCLA at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Robertson Stadium. The game marks the sixth time the two teams meet, with UCLA leading the series overall 3-2. Students that bring a valid Cougar Card ID get in free. — Cougar News Staff
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Moores School of Music kicks off 2011-2012 concert season
CORRECTIONS On the front page of Wednesday’s edition of the newspaper, we mistakenly attributed a student quote to Eric Otto. The student’s actual name is John Beall.
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ecord enrollment and parking concerns because of the construction of the garage at Robertson Stadium have raised concerns about crime on campus. After the first two weeks of classes, however, faculty and student’s expectations for the rest of the semester have become more optimistic. Read more about this on Page 3. | Pedro Crevantes/The Daily Cougar
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The Moores School of Music will begin the 2011-2012 concert season with a performance titled “Collage” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Moores Opera House. The event is free for all members of the UH community. Tickets can be reserved at the Moores ticket house by calling 713-743-3313. For more information about the concert or future events, go online to http:// www.music.uh.edu/. — Cougar News Staff
Professor Long S. Le learned a major lesson about students and ethics, thanks to the use of clicker response systems or classroom clickers in his courses. Le, who also serves as the Director of International Initiatives for Global Studies, said that in one of his classes, the majority of students expressed disregard for ethics. “It seems that a number of them don’t actually believe in it yet to a point that they would practice ethics,” Le said. “What this means to me is that we have to teach in a different way so that students really believe in ethics and not that it’s forced upon them.” He said that if he had not used the clickers for his classes, he may have never received such an honest response from his business students. “I use the clicker to ask questions that would be hard to ask students individually, like ethics,”
Le said. “Using the clickers, they can be honest because I have no idea who says what. If you raise your hand, I would know who you are.” Classroom clickers allow students to answer questions through an electronic response system, which has allowed UH instructors to use them to to take attendance as well as administer polls and quizzes. Le received training to use the device and participates in a faculty group that shares ideas on using the classroom clickers. He will use the clickers to administer his version of “Deal or No Deal,” which allows the class to earn extra points on the midterm. Licensed Psychologist Carolyn Miller was pleased to learn of the use of classroom clickers. The UH alumna said the anonymity provided through the technology may lead to increased participation, especially from students who are introvert or shy. “Some classes at UH are massive — 300 to 400 students,” she said. “Sometimes people are very apprehensive. This gives people a chance to interact in class without the social pressure.” CLICKERS continues on page 3
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The following is a partial report of campus crime between Saturday, Aug. 27 and Monday, Aug 29. All information is selected from the files of the UH Police Department. The information in italics indicates when the event was reported to UHPD and the event’s location. Information or questions regarding the cases below should be directed to UHPD at (713) 743-0600.
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Traffic Offense – Saturday 12:24 a.m. – Lot 4 A— Someone struck and damaged a student’s unattended vehicle while it was parked in lot 4 A. The striking driver failed to leave a note as required by state law. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 8:30 p.m. 8/22/11 and 11 p.m. Friday. The case is Inactive.
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle – Monday 3:46 hrs – Lot 15 D — A student reported that someone burglarized her unsecured and unattended vehicle and stole a textbook. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 3 p.m. hrs and 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The case is Inactive.
Theft – Saturday 7:43 a.m. – Classroom and Business Building Construction Sit — A construction contractor reported that someone stole copper welding leads from the Classroom and Business building construction site. The incident occurred between 2 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 a.m. Sunday. The case is Active.
Traffic Offense –Monday 4:53 p.m. – Lot 8 A — A student reported that someone struck and damaged her vehicle while it was legally parked on campus. The striking driver did not leave any information required by Texas law. The incident occurred between 11:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday. The case is Inactive.
Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor/Criminal Trespass Warning – Sunday 2 a.m. – Moody Towers — A visitor thought to be injured at Moody Towers was discovered to be a former student . The former student received medical attention and was issued a citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and a Criminal Trespass Warning before being released to a responsible adult. The incident occurred between 2 a.m. and 2:50 a.m. Sunday. The case is Cleared by Citation.
Criminal Mischief – Monday 8:58 p.m. – Lot 15 H — After investigating and meeting with the vehicle owner, a UH DPS police officer determined that nothing was stolen from the vehicle. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday. The case is Active.
Driving While Intoxicated – Sunday 4:03 a.m. – 3400 Tuam — A visitor was observed committing a traffic violation and further investigation determined the visitor was intoxicated. The visitor was transported and released to Harris County Jail. The incident occurred at 4:03 a.m. Sunday. The case is Cleared by Arrest.
Traffic Offense – Monday 9:23 p.m. – Lot 18 A — A student reported that someone struck his vehicle while it was parked in lot 18 A. The striking party failed to leave the property information required by law when striking an unattended vehicle. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 5:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The case is Inactive.
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UHPD optimistic about campus crime this year Ryan Rockett
THE DAILY COUGAR Coming into a semester that promised more students and potentially more issues than previous years, UH police were expecting a certain measure of chaos during the first two weeks of the fall semester. Instead, they have experienced a more peaceful campus than ever before, to the point where UH Police Chief Malcolm Davis can even joke about job security worries. “This has been amazing,” Davis said. “We have more students faculty and staff than ever — it should be an absolute zoo — but everyone’s taking it in stride.” Davis said that police have seen more smiles and a better general attitude among students, despite bigger crowds and parking issues. Throughout his 28 years serving on campus, Davis said that this has been the smoothest start to a semester he has ever experienced. “This is the best semester,” Davis said. “It’s absolutely wonderful. We all got the results we wanted.” Economics senior Karl Palmberg has also noticed a safer, more positive atmosphere around campus. “Honestly, police are doing a pretty good job,” Palmberg said. “There’s a lot of people who enrolled, but the attitude’s pretty good so far.” Davis said that in addition to the parking lot security kiosks initiative, police have not altered their daily operations this year as opposed to previous semesters.
They have yet to pinpoint what exactly made these opening weeks such a success. According to Davis, police have yet to hear about any serious campus crime. However he says that the most common issue police hear about is theft. He advises students to remember to properly secure their vehicles and possessions. Palmberg, who is entering his third year at UH, works at the MD Anderson Library and echoed Davis’ sentiment. “Stuff gets swiped from there all the time, just from people getting up and leaving,” Palmberg said. “There isn’t much police can do about that though.” This semester, UH has also brought in an increased number of freshmen and transfer students. Davis said that because many of these students have just left for the first time, they can be easy targets for criminals. “Freshmen mainly get caught in dorms,” Davis said. “They need to remember to lock their dorm rooms. For commuters, you take valuables or leave in the trunk.” Davis also mentioned that general apathy and student detachment is another issue contributing to crime, and advises all students to stay aware. “Some people walk around totally oblivious to things around them,” Davis said. “It’s a matter of education, be cognizant of what goes around you.”
For the first time in its history of publication, printing of the University’s yearbook has been put on hold due to budget constraints. The Houstonian has been a student-run publication for over 75 years, but has sold poorly in recent times. Print Production Manager for UH Student Publications Matt Dulin said the 2010-2011 Houstonian sold less than 100 copies. “In the last decade we probably averaged sales of 300-400 per year,” Dulin said. “The yearbook was completely supported by advertising revenue.” The Houstonian receives no student fees to support its expenses. “Even when the yearbook lost student fee funding, it continued with advertising and book sales providing all the financial support,” Dulin said. With the Houstonian gone for this academic year, other projects have been considered to take its place. “Discussion of a yearbook replacement is in its early stages and will be carried out through the Student Publications Committee,” Dulin said. “What seems realistic is a kind of year-end magazine with an online component or maybe a Facebook application where
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Miller also agreed that Le would have had a different response if he did not use the clicker to ask ethics questions. “The students would give a socially acceptable response,” she said. “Anonymity allows people to give honest opinions. They are less likely to give an honest opinion if they feel there will be some
level of recourse.” Architecture sophomore Alexander Guajardo will use the clicker for his first time this semester. So far, his professor has only used the device to take attendance. Guajardo said cheating might become an issue as his professor will also use the device for quizzes. “You have to use the buttons to answer, and the buttons are kind of big,” he said. “So others
students could submit memories that would be encapsulated in the publication or in some kind of digital archive.” According to the Student Publications website, the first Houstonian was printed by The Daily Cougar staff members two weeks after Easter in 1934. The book contained 32 pages and sold for 75 cents. In the 1960s, the Houstonian became funded by revenue from advertisements and purchases of the yearbook. UH is not the only university to cease yearbook publication. “Purdue, University of Virginia and University of Georgia have suspended their print yearbook programs,” Dulin said. “Duke has had problems with theirs, even though it distributes the yearbook for free. I have heard that Prairie View A&M recently brought its yearbook back to life after a 10-year hiatus.” At this time, the Houstonian’s break may or may not be a permanent solution. “If we got 1,000 signatures on a petition saying they’ll buy a copy of the yearbook in order to bring it back, then it could be revived,” Dulin said. “There has to be widespread student support. Then again, if we are able to come up with new publications and programs, we may never miss it.”
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insufficient evidence was used to legally support the trial jury’s judgment. The Appeals Court overruled, on the grounds that the trial jury did not have to specify which grievance UH violated. Moreover, UH did not challenge Barth’s second grievance of UH retaliating against him for reporting Stutts. “That’s been the most disappointing part, having people in upper administration attack me both personally and professionally,” Barth said. “I’m hopeful that the University now would respond differently. Let’s work together to find common solutions rather than adversarial situations where we personally attack each other.” Barth will not receive additional damages from the University. The opinion by the Appeals Court will be upheld unless UH decides to appeal again. news@thedailycougar.com
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Judge makes right ruling by protecting women
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n Tuesday, parts of a new Texas law that mandates doctors to perform a sonogram before an abortion were struck down by a federal judge the day before the measure would go into effect. US District Judge Sam Sparks, who ruled on the measure, blocked provisions of the law that required doctors to describe the images to patients and forces the women to hear the description. Though the ruling upheld the sonogram requirement, it’s still a huge victory — not only for personal freedom, but for medical rights as well. Such a law infringes upon the freedom of speech. By compelling doctors to describe the fetus to their patients, they are forced to say things that may be against their will or ideological beliefs, and such speech has no respect for the patient herself, who may not wish to listen. Even worse, the law required sexual assault and incest victims to sign statements in order to qualify for an exception to the ultrasound. Not only does the measure put private and highly sensitive information on the record, it is medically irrelevant. There are two completely different issues at hand — abortion and medical ethics. And while it may seem that they go together (and indeed, in many cases, they do,) the Texas sonogram bill is an attack on the rights that every patient is entitled to with their doctor. No doubt, abortion is not an easy topic by any stretch of the imagination. But laws like the sonogram bill add nothing to this kind of discourse. It avoids addressing the core of the matter by attacking the patient-doctor relationship, a tangent that has nothing to do with the actual issue of abortion. We at The Daily Cougar believe the debate should be focused on choice and deciding where life begins. The sonogram bill does nothing but clouds and eschews the basic medical liberties that everyone, especially a woman who has already made a very difficult decision, deserves.
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International LGBT couples face added obstacles due to current laws
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s the immigration debate continues to boil, one group is always overlooked. While many undocumented immigrants can find some refuge in marriage, gay immigrants retain the short end of the stick.
Alejandro Caballero
There are as many as 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US. According to the 2000 US Census, 36,000 of those are in a committed, long-term, same-sex relationships with American citizens and would be eligible to be sponsored by their partners. However, under current law they are unable to do so. Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Washington, D.C. and New York allow gay marriage. More states allow civil unions. Gay bi-national couples cannot receive federal benefits because of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). DOMA is an amendment that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Couples living in states that allow gay marriage or civil unions would only be able to apply for state benefits, not federal benefits. Immigration laws in the US are in desperate need of an update. We need only look to our neighbors to see it clearly. In 2009, Mexico City legalized samesex marriage, and later the Mexican Supreme Court ruled that while not every state had to grant same-sex marriage,
they must recognize those performed where they are legal. In Canada, same-sex marriage has been legal since 2004. Both countries allow their gay citizens the right to sponsor their partners. The 36,000 couples belong to families that could be ripped apart by the system currently in place. One shining beacon of hope for gay Americans and their partners is the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) introduced in Congress on April 14, 2011, by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and in the House by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY). This bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include a “permanent partner.” The bill defines a “permanent partner” as an individual 18 or older who “is in a committed, intimate relationship with another individual 18 or older in which both individuals intend a lifelong commitment; is financially interdependent with the other individual; is not married to, or in a permanent partnership with, anyone other than the individual; is unable to contract with the other individual a marriage cognizable under this Act; and is not a first, second, or third degree blood relation of the other individual.” There are as many as 16 countries that have enacted amendments of similar language. Another possible solution for this problem would be the Respect for Marriage Act, introduced by Sen. Dianne
The immigration laws in the US are in desperate need for an update. We need only look to our neighbors to see it clearly. Mexico and Canada both allow gay marriage, and that includes allowing their gay citizens to sponsor their partners.” Feinstein (D-CA). This act would repeal DOMA, and while it doesn’t legalize same-sex marriage, it would, in essence, grant federal benefits to couples that married in states that allow it. The current system has left many binational couples in the US questioning if they will ever see justice. The former mayor of San Angelo, J.W. Lown, is one-half of one of these couples. In 2009, Lown resigned from his position because he fell in love with an undocumented immigrant. Lown chose to live in exile in Mexico rather than remain mayor of San Angelo where he had been re-elected mayor three times. The sad truth is that many Americans are forced to choose between the country they know as home and the person they love. Let us hope this trend does not continue for much longer. Alejandro Caballero is a creative writing junior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
Bernanke gives tepid talk on economy
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ederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a tense and unsatisfying speech last week in Jackson Hole, Wyo. It was a discussion of everyone’s favorite topic: the recession. Bernanke started off strong, saying that the Federal Reserve would do everything in its power to promote recovery — which, like a broken record, we have all heard before. Bernanke refrained David from mentioning Haydon quantitative easing in his speech. Quantitative easing is when the Federal Reserve buys junk bonds and toxic assets because no one else will. Bernanke only went so far as to hint at the Federal Reserve’s ability to use “tools.” “In addition to refining our forward guidance, the Federal Reserve has a range of tools that could be used to provide additional monetary stimulus,” Bernanke said. “We discussed the relative merits and costs of such tools at our August meeting.” His use of flowery language and good, old-fashioned doublespeak (additional monetary stimulus anyone?) no doubt made comprehension difficult for those unfamiliar with Orwellian vocabulary. Bernanke essentially said that if the economy continued to slow, additional
stimulus money would be discussed when the Federal Reserve holds its policy meeting this month. Not many people were convinced about this statement, and the lack of reassurance showed itself in the market reactions. Stocks jumped up and down for some time, and the price of gold and silver lost their running streaks. Some expected Bernanke was referencing his strategy of quantitative easing in his speech, even though he never mentioned it by name. Quantitative easing has problems. And, when coupled with the Federal Reserve’s habit of printing fiat dollars and pumping them into the markets, these temporary solutions will only make things worse down the line. There really isn’t much the Federal Reserve can do to get us out of this situation. They can print money. They can buy junk bonds. They can keep interest rates low and ease credit on debt, which helps small businesses and homeowners. It’s the equivalent of using a Bloody Mary to stave off a hangover. The fundamentals of the economy and the (still going) recession are unaffected by the Federal Reserve’s abilities to shower green pieces of paper from the sky. If it is not obvious by now, there is no way for the Federal Reserve to help out people who are already in over their
heads. QE1 and QE2 slowed down the dip, but they did nothing to halt or fix the recession. In his speech, Bernanke did manage to describe what was actually keeping the recession around: not enough people at work and unacceptable policies for credit and house financing. His solution was a bit of a cop-out: get the politicians to fix it. It may be news to Bernanke, but the senators and congressional leaders residing in Washington aren’t getting anything done. The Republicans and Democrats are still split between bad decisions and no decisions at all. Refusing to compromise or help pass legislation solely because someone isn’t a member of your political party is an example of a bad decision. Twiddling your thumbs while the opposing party cuts spending, aid and tax rates for the wealthy is an example of no decision. Bernanke wants Congress, if not Washington as a whole, to form a game plan for the economy — something involving reducing the deficit and fixing tax policies. Since this requires bipartisanship and maturity, he shouldn’t hold his breath. David Haydon is a senior political science major and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
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hanks to the large number of students that have created a vibrant population explosion on campus, there is a chance to see not only the sheer variety of people who bustle about the place, but also the level to which technology is incorporated into the life of the average student. Common student experiences Gopi range from staring Vijaya at powerpoint presentations in class, to texting while walking to and fro from class (and in class, of course), talking while driving or simply sitting in the campus shuttle nodding one’s head to the iTunes of an iPod, while social networks take up the rest of the time. And occasionally, as exams approach, one punches up the calculator to its limit, or scours the web for some quick data. This level of technology penetration is something that has been commented upon and discussed to shreds by people at all levels of expertise, and for the most part the changes have been accepted as contributing positively to life. There are, however, some situations that would probably not have been all that common a decade ago: a bus full of college students, not one of them speaking to the person next to them but incessantly texting or talking to someone elsewhere, or else simply staring off into nothingness while avoiding eye contact. In other words, it has been noticed that the indulgence in technology has created a corresponding apathy to everyday experience. One of the best examples of this is seen in a study done by the Washington Post in 2007 named “Pearls before Breakfast�, where well-renowned violinist Joshua Bell, acclaimed as a prodigy in his younger days, performed the world’s best pieces of music on a $3.5 million dollar violin in a busy metro subway in Washington D.C. His day’s
collection was all of $32, with just a handful actually stopping to listen for any good length of time. The rest were busy passing through, many with their own iPods plugged in, in spite of the fact that a single seat for his concert would cost upwards of $100. The combination of technology and a hurried lifestyle appears to be deadening us and seriously begs the question of how one is to deal with it. One of the most common techniques suggested for people who are addicted to technology is to keep the exposure within limits. This mode
The combination of technology and a hurried lifestlye appears to be deadening us, and seriously begs the question of how one is to deal with it.� of thinking suggests that keeping an upper limit to our usage of technology, such as the age-old method of parents sending their kids off to bed after a certain time in front of the TV, keeps the problem in control. Although this method of limiting the amount of time works in the short term, it does not address the issue of imbalance. When one uses a tool, such as a calculator, it provides an ease of performing tasks, provided one has the necessary knowledge — in this case, a reasonable capacity to calculate mentally. If one has not developed that capacity, a calculator transforms from a tool into a crutch, up to a limit that even to divide a number by 10, one reaches for the calculator. The mental capacity gets deadened. It is simple to see that limiting the use of the calculator means little. Attempting to limit the use of any piece of technology helps no one. What one needs is the analogue of the mental capacity to calculate, a
capacity that provides a balancing agent for the tool. Limiting usage just reduces the amount, while a balancing agent offsets that amount. This is like adding weight on the other side of a weighing balance. This provides us with a way to deal with the presence of technology in our lives. We must look for the offset for the tools, as suggested by the use of the tools themselves. When one looks at a phone, it provides instant access to talk to known people who are elsewhere. The offset would be to develop the habit of talking to unknown people who are right next to you — in the elevator, or the bus or while in line somewhere. TV and movies provide a tool to see stories via image, and the offset of these devices would be when one visualizes a story, either while reading a book, or when actually writing or dramatizing a story using one’s own imagination. iPods and music players enable one to listen to music of an artist, and the corresponding offset would be to sing, howsoever horribly, or hum a tune when one is engaged in any task during the day. Social networks enable one to carry out even the most trivial conversations with people all over the world. The required offset for social networks would be to set aside a small period of the day in silence, speaking to no one. Or, at most, speaking to oneself. It is a simple matter of observing what a particular tool provides, and developing the offset of that function in one’s life. That shows us that every tool can be used well, and that every tool also challenges us to build up the corresponding ability. So the next time you text someone, make sure that you are a person who “gets the message� pretty quickly. Gopi Vijaya is a graduate physics student and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
When I hear Kiosk, I think of the computer at CVS that scans my photos, not the elevated guard shacks found in prisons, most military bases and now University of Houston. It seemed like just yesterday I was reading a story in the Daily Cougar titled “Solitary Confinement is Unethical� Today, I’m being led to believe by favorable quotes this practice will make our campus safer. Despite the fact that the Chief of Police was quoted “I think it’s a great idea�, it is highly unlikely that either him or SGA Representative, also quoted in the same story, will be posted in a kiosk, so of course they’re in favor. In case you’re wondering what it would be like to work in a
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kiosk, sit in a restroom stall for 8 hours. This will simulate the space, climate, and the eventual smell. If students really want to feel safe, the last thing UHDPS should do is put a minimum wage employee inside a 4x6 cage and expect him to maintain 360 degree surveillance for an entire shift without falling asleep or becoming engulfed in whatever electronic device they bring along for entertainment. If UH is to take this approach, I think they should just post scarecrows in each lot; they have a better track record and work for much less. Is this really the direction we want to take our security presence on campus — guard shacks? Why not foot patrols? The lack of restraint and walking requires a higher level of alertness than sitting. Mark Vollert is a UH student.
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Excitement builds as opener draws near Cougars expecting challenging task in rematch with Bruins John Brannen
THE DAILY COUGAR If it looks like the UCLA players are towering over the Cougars on Saturday, your eyes will not be deceiving you. What UH does not have in size, it will have to counter with effort and execution in the season opener. “We’re going to go against the largest group of human beings that we’ll face all year,” head coach Kevin Sumlin said. “That’s about the easiest way to put it.” The Cougars finished 2010 with a 5-7 record, and are anxious to step back onto John O’Quinn Field. After accumulating 18 consecutive wins at Robertson Stadium, UH dropped its final three home games last season. Saturday offers an opportunity to end the skid, and begin a new streak in a positive direction. “I’ve thought about this game for a long time,” senior quarterback Case Keenum said. “I’ve lost a lot of sleep over it. It’s consumed my mind for the last year now. It’s going to mean a lot to me. I’m really excited about getting back out there. “It’s going to be a dream come true honestly. To be back at Robertson Stadium in front of all the fans, it’s a feeling like no other.” Cougar Nation vividly recalls the 31-13 loss that UH suffered against the Bruins last season at the Rose Bowl. While this year’s team hasn’t forgot the harsh memories, the flavor of this year’s matchup has
Before losing to UCLA in week three of last season, the Cougars were 2-0, ranked No. 23 in the nation and had a healthy Heisman Trophy hopeful. The Cougars will look to avenge those losses Saturday at Robertson Stadium. | Yvette Dávila/The Daily Cougar changed drastically. “The great thing about college football is every team is different,” Sumlin said. “There are a million different predictions every year, which by about Week 14 mean nothing. College football is about tradition, pageantry, but it’s also about kids. Every year you’re going to have a different team, a different set of dynamics and a different leader. Guys come and go. “You’re challenged with winning. You look at our team on paper, and the first thing that jumps out is there’s a lot of juniors and seniors on our team. The second thing that a coach will tell you
is that we’ve got about eight guys who will start their first Division I game on Saturday. Some of those juniors and seniors have been in the program for a while, and some of them just got here as junior college players. There are many challenges from the standpoint as a coach, that’s exciting.” The Cougars chief concern is earning a Conference USA title, and winning or losing Saturday’s contest has no effect on that goal. Nonetheless, Keenum and his teammates are treating their debut as if it were a do-or-die situation. “We’re going to put as much stock into this week as we’re going
to put into next week, and the week after that and all the way up to Tulsa at the end of the year,” he said. “This is a non-conference game, and we obviously want to win the conference. But the way college football is set up, every week is a playoff week. We’re going to come out and play just as hard this week as we’re going to play hopefully in December.” The Bruins come to town with something to prove as well. After a 4-8 mark last season, UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel and his team will be trying to get off on the right foot.
The Bruins will continue to run a pistol set on offense, where the quarterback receives the snap not directly under center, but not far enough to be considered a shotgun formation. Mike Johnson is entering his first season as offensive coordinator for the Bruins. Junior quarterback Kevin Prince is expected to start at quarterback for UCLA. However, Neuheisel indicated that junior quarterback Richard Brehaut will also receive playing time. The Cougars will have to deal with junior running back Johnathan Franklin. In last year’s game, Franklin shredded the defense for 160 yards and three touchdowns. He finished 2010 with a total of 1,193 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Highly-touted junior defensive end Datone Jones also makes his return after suffering a preseason injury in 2010. The Bruins’ defensive unit also has a new coordinator in Joe Tressey. “It’s tough to predict what’s going to happen with somebody new coming in,” Keenum said. “They’ve had a spring, an offseason and fall camp to install different things. At this point it’s hard to worry about what they’re doing, we concentrate on what we’re doing. “It doesn’t matter what defense is out there, we just have to adjust and trust our offense to make it work. There’s nothing that they could throw at us that we haven’t seen before.” Saturday’s game tips off at 2:30 p.m. at Robertson Stadium. It will be televised on Fox Sports Network and will be broadcast on 790 AM. sports@thedailycougar.com
Junior Morgan Vela and the Cougars have struggled with creating scoring opportunities, managing only one goal in three matches. | Aaron Cisneros/The Daily Cougar
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Cougars hunting for elusive first victory Second home game sees UH battle North Texas Joachim Clarke
THE DAILY COUGAR After dropping its first three games of the season, UH returns home looking for answers. The Cougars (0-3-0) take on the North Texas Mean Green (2-0-1) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Robertson Stadium. Having played a contingent of top tier teams in their first three outings, the Cougars will likely find the remainder of their nonconference schedule slightly easier. After falling 3-0 to No. 39 Texas in the season opener at Robertson,
the Cougars took a road trip to North Carolina to play No. 12 Duke and top-ranked North Carolina in the Nike Classic at Chapel Hill. The Cougars dropped both games, 2-0 and 6-1 respectively. A lack of goal scoring has been the Achilles heel for UH in the early stages of the season. The Cougars repeatedly failed to capitalize on chances, as senior forward Jessica Zavalza collected the lone tally in their first three outings. Not only will the offensive players need to step up, a strong defensive effort will be required if the they are to end their losing streak. The Cougars will face a SOCCER continues on page 8
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Cougars northward bound for tournament in the Prairie State
Israelis foil Cougars’ comeback attempt
UH takes three-game winning streak into weekend matchups
“This weekend I’m just going to focus on being really consistent,” Norris said. “I really have to focus on bringing my level of play every time we Ricardo Rivera go on the court. It really helps to THE DAILY COUGAR have that one person who’s always consistent. I want to try to be that The Cougars will travel to player, so they know they can Champaign, Ill., to compete in the count on me.” State Farm Illini Classic TournaThis weekend’s set of matches ment hosted by the University of will mark the Cougars’ first Illinois. matches away from the Athletics/ UH will Alumni Centip things off ter, and will be tomorrow with the first true the University test of the seaof Dayton, son for Norris and round out and Co. tournament play Like UH, Saturday when Illinois enters they take on the State Farm J Juniors Katie Norris and Stephanie the Tennessee Classic with Nwachukwu will try to repeat their Volunteers and a spotless 3-0 performances from last weekend when tournament host record. they earned All-Tournament honors at the Illinois. The FightFlo Hyman Collegiate Cup. Both Dayton ing Illini swept and Illinois the BYU/Nike ranked inside the Top 25 of the Invitational over the weekend AVCA Coaches Poll. and entered the season ranked “We have to come out with seventh in collegiate volleyball. more of a focus,” junior outside “We talk about this a lot — it’s hitter Katie Norris said. “Be ready such a mental game,” Norris for tougher serves, more balls said. “If we get those points and coming back over the net, harder have opportunities to pull ahead hitting. and finish a game, we can’t stop “Everything is going to be focusing. bigger.” “We have to focus on making At outside hitter, Norris’s plays at the end, and avoid makstrong play at the net has been a ing errors.” vital part of the Cougars’ success The Cougars begin tournament early in the season. play at 4:30 p.m. Friday against She has averaged more than the Dayton Flyers at Huff Hall. 11 kills through three games, and After this weekend the Couearned All Tournament Honors gars’ next competition is the UK for her play at the Flo Hyman Invitational in Lexington, Ky. Collegiate Cup in UH’s opening matches. sports@thedailycougar.com
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North Texas squad that is coming off an 11-0 home win against Grambling State, and will face SMU on Friday in Houston before playing visitor at UH on Sunday. With five games remaining in the non-conference slate, the Cougars hope to increase their overall record before conference play starts. With the exception of a trip across town to play HBU, the Cougars will play all of the remaining non-conference games on their home field at Robertson Stadium. Home cooking could be a factor in the resurgence of a UH squad that has been through an arduous start to the season. sports@thedailycougar.com
Freshman Caitlin Ogletree was instrumental in the Cougars comeback attempt, recording seven service aces. | Brianna Leigh Morrison/The Daily Cougar
UH gains valuable experience in exhibition Joshua Siegel
THE DAILY COUGAR The Cougars rallied back from two sets down and almost upset the Israeli National Team in an exhibition match at the Athletics/Alumni Center Wednesday. The packed crowd and prospective elite competition rattled the Cougars at the outset of the match. Head coach Molly Alvey focused the Cougars after they dropped the first two sets 25-23 and 25-22. “I very calmly and collectedly told them, ‘We’re here to play
volleyball. We’re here to have fun and we need to decide right now before we leave this locker room that we’re going to win,” Alvey said. UH came out of the break energized and won the next two sets decisively, 25-10 and 25-13, but fell 15-10 in the deciding fifth set. “Sets three, four and five were great. I think after our nerves settled a little and we relaxed and realized that it wasn’t going to be as difficult as we thought it was. I thought it was fantastic. We picked up our serving. I think that changed quite a bit. The atmosphere was great. Our fans were great. It was a packed house. Experience-wise it was unbelievable.”
Two Cougars, seniors Ingrida Zauere and Lucy Charuk, have experience playing internationally and tried to impart some of the differences in the style of play to their teammates. “Most of the girls have never played in any kind of international match,” Charuk said. “It was very exciting for them.” The biggest difference for Alvey was preparing UH for the skill level of the Israelis. “They have some pretty experienced older players,” she said. “The more skilled you get in volleyball, no matter physically how you match up, the skill players can beat you any day.” Alvey felt that the Cougars’ serving improved dramatically as the match progressed, and she felt the team learned much from the match. “There’s no doubt, we 100 percent got better tonight,” Alvey said. “I actually saw us picking up a few tendencies of what they were doing. Just playing a little smarter volleyball, taking smart shots instead of trying to crush it. Serving-wise, we no doubt got better tonight. We’ll take a little bit of those things and move them forward this week. We already leave tomorrow, so we have to get ready.” Former US coach returns The match was also a homecoming of sorts for Israeli head coach Arie Selinger. As the head coach of the US National Team from 1975-84, Selinger’s squads practiced at the University in 1980 and 1984. Those teams featured former UH head coach Ruth Nelson and former players Flo Hyman, Rita Crockett and Rose Magers. “I have some good memories and some players that played for me,” Selinger said. “It brings some good memories back.” sports@thedailycougar.com
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Students keep the laughter rolling Comedy troupe to host benefit show for Houston Food Bank
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English professor offers insight on literature, predicts growing popularity for book series Mary Baak: What’s the title of the book that you’ve read most recently? Dr. Nathan Shepley: “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion.
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But that’s the problem; critics are used to eating a quick meal, getting immediate service and the same food at every Mediterranean restaurant. The menu at Lá Fendee is unusual yet inviting. You can’t help but acquire a taste for this location’s savory dishes. Our waitress was attentive and worked extremely hard. I can’t begin to quantify her level of intent at providing good service. The owners told me their restaurant used to have good reviews, which it should — but not by insolent people in their pajamas who rush to find a quick meal rather than enjoying it. Lá Fendee is a family-owned restaurant that has been subject to many disparate opinions. Not all hummus, ganoush or shawarmas are created equal. Let go of past experiences and open yourself to differences in place, time, texture, flavor and environment. The only way one can truly appreciate their hummus is if you make some yourself, and that is more difficult than it sounds. It’s delicious and fresh, and the owners put their hearts into this smooth spread.
With a name like Glaundor, even members of the student-run improvisational comedy group admits that their name is a bit ambiguous. “There are many speculations as to where, and what, a Glaundor may be,” said BFA-Acting junior and one of several founding members Kevin Lusignolo. According to the guys behind Glaundor, their name has many meanings — a Glaundor is a new species of shrimp that was recently discovered in the deep blue sea; it could also be an extinct bird. Maybe it’s a name that people once used to refer to senior citizens back in the 1600s. In Greek mythology, they said, a Glaundor was a winged man with the face of a bear, the legs of a pig and the torso of a man. As thought-provoking as the name may be, they’re much more eager to practice their comedy chops and keep everybody laughing. As members of an improvisational comedy troupe, their mission statement is simple: To entertain and to have fun. They also wish to rule the world, but “that’s a little bit further down the line,” Lusignolo said. Since Glaundor’s conception last year, the group has experienced success and often collaborates with other improv groups from the Houston area. The troupe has also become a part of the comedy night at 2016 Mainstage every Wednesday night. Improvisational comedy is a form of entertainment that seems to be off the radar for most people, with the exception of the popular
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Baak: Is there a book or work of literature that changed your life? Dr. Shepley: “On the Genealogy of Morality” by Friedrich Nietzsche — not because I agreed with every word, but because it got me analyzing ideas that until then I hadn’t scrutinized. This book is a theoretical look at moral structures within cultures that pushed me to start critiquing ideas all around me. From that point on, I stopped playing it safe with my reading and my exposure to ideas.
Lá Fendee: Forget what you’ve heard
Baak: What’s your favorite genre for pleasure reading? Dr. Shepley: Lately I’ve gotten into memoirs. I’ve read some amazing ones, usually from people who have found a way to step outside of their home culture to share a new angle on everyday life.
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Baak: As far as popular culture goes, is there a novel or a series that you’re particularly fond of? Dr. Shepley: If I’m in the mood for melodrama, anything by V.C. Andrews can be fun. Is that old school now? Baak: Alternatively, is there a series of books that you would like to see gain more public recognition? Dr. Shepley: Recently, I was exposed to the “Tales of the City” series by Armistead Maupin, and it impressed me. (The series is) light in feel — it’s a comic portrayal of various San Franciscans in the 1970s, and it absolutely revels in humanity. Plus I’m impressed by the devotion of the books’ core fans and, simultaneously, puzzled by the lack of attention the books have gotten from other readers. I suspect the books are due for a renaissance among younger generations.
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Even with poor reviews, local eatery serves unforgettable meals
THE DAILY COUGAR Between Shepherd and Montrose on Westheimer sits Lá Fendee, a little Mediterranean restaurant across from Scorpion Tattoos. Perhaps you’ve been there, or maybe you’ve been warned against it. Recently, it’s received a few bad reviews and had an inspection that went moderately awry. But like Rafiki from The Lion King, I urge you to forget the past. When you go, do yourself a favor and get something that’s not a gyro, because you’re doing other ingredients a disservice when all you eat is bread, meat and tsatsiki. Don’t be afraid to try the grilled eggplant with pomegranate vinaigrette and eat a fresh-made dolma. If you’re a caffeine fiend, make sure to sip on a cup of Turkish coffee. Savor the gentle flavors and change of pace. Relax — the rushing of cars on Westheimer can sooth you while you enjoy this experience. The owners are charming and serene. They greet you at the register when you pay and work every day to ensure that the fool is fresh and tasty.
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Located at 1402 Westheimer, Lá Fendee Grill serves authentic Mediterranean food and provides an atmosphere that is genuine and creates a memorable experience. Though it has gotten bad press in recent months, that shouldn’t keep you from missing out on this hidden gem. | Sarah Nielsen/The Daily Cougar
THE DAILY COUGAR While the unbearable heat suggests otherwise, it’s almost time for fashion’s favorite season — fall. Before we know it, we will be breaking out the comfy sweaters and boots and layering on our favorite pieces. But before it’s actually cool enough for those things, here are five essential fall fashion trends that will never fail you. First and foremost, this season is all about color, color and more color — and
bright ones at that. Vivid shades of red, jade, and yellow are all making an appearance this fall. Do away with the boring blacks and grays and replace them with something more lively. Instead of buying a new wardrobe, save yourself a few dollars and revamp your closet with colorful accessories. With scarves, belts and jewelry, you can easily add a splash of color to your style this fall. When you add those colorful pieces to your wardrobe, don’t hesitate to wear multiple colors in one outfit. This is a style technique called color-blocking, which
has essentially redefined what it means to mismatch and provides the opportunity to get a little creative without creating the illusion that you got dressed in the dark. For instance, think about pairing a gray sweater with a sage green skirt and a burgundy scarf for a tasteful combination of Earth tones and effortless style. Have a little fun with your clothing — besides, a little mismatching never hurt anyone. One can also add a little spice to the armoire this fall with brightly-colored STYLE continues on page 10
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However, that’s not a highlight, but a complement, much like a palette to paints but on a homebaked pita instead. The falafel is crispy on the outside but light on the inside, the
chickpeas and parsley blend into a perfect vegetarian entrÊe. And the chicken shwarma, marinated and slow-cooked to an exceptional tenderness, easily tops anything on the menu. So give this place a shot. Share the Chef’s Platter with someone special and get in and out for the price of a fast-food meal.
in your wardrobe. Be bold by pairing white trousers with a dark top under a white blazer, or stick to a look that’s less risky and opt for white accessories here and there. Another fashion faux-pas that’s dwindled away is the notion that black and brown make a frown. Instead, these classic tones create a timeless, chic look. Search for other pieces of the same color scheme, so you can layer them on top of something black and look great effortlessly. Of course, don’t forget the chunky cable-knit sweaters that have a permanent spot in your closet — everyone’s favorite fall piece is still very much in.
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skinny jeans. Say so long to the years you spent wearing your mom’s blue jeans and say hello to jeans in unconventional hues. Step out of your comfort zone and amp up a neutral-toned blouse with a pair of red skinny jeans or pair a mustard yellow tank with a pair of green skinnies. If you’re feeling a little rebellious, the age-old stigma behind wearing white after Labor Day is proving itself to be false this season. Don’t be afraid to show off some winter white
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television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,� which ended its on-air tenure in 2004. Differing from the three- to four-minute sketches of “Whose Line?,� Glaundor creates a 25-minute performance from a single word or phrase the audience suggests. The idea of improv comedy
might be more than a little nervewracking for most students, but the members of Glaundor find the uncertainty to be the most exciting part of the process. Garrett said the biggest difference between performing improv and performing a scripted show is insecurity — “insecurity out the wazoo,� to be exact. However, the uncertainty seems to be balanced by the dynamic of working in an ensemble, learning
Spend a little time basking in the sun on the porch before vintage shopping, or grab a bite to eat before having a cocktail at the Anvil Bar or stepping up to the open mike at Poison Girl. No matter what your plans are, Lå Fendee isn’t one to disappoint. arts@thedailycougar.com
The good news for college students is that fall is the perfect time to save money. Shopping responsibly is not as hard as it may seem – you can still keep up with fashion trends and buy essential pieces on a budget. Making a list of all the pieces you want to add to your wardrobe this season will help you keep your eyes on the prize and avoid wasting money on petty items. Remember to think outside the box when you’re planning your outfits with the clothing you already have — you may already have more options than you think.
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hough we’re only two weeks into the semester, having Monday off already can’t come soon enough. Whether you’re planning to spend the weekend lounging around or (true to student form) have more fun than you probably should, here are 10 songs for your Labor Day weekend. And please, if you find yourself in the mood for karaoke, make us proud with your over-the-top rendition of “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It� or “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’.� And yes, it will be just as awesome as you’re going to think it is when the opportunity strikes. — Mary Baak
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from each other and developing relationships. The men of Glaundor are slated to present their next show, “Hungry Hungry Glaundor� at 8 p.m. on Saturday in Studio 208 of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center. The show is a benefit for the Houston Food Bank and admission is a single can of food to be donated to the Food Bank.
Working for the Weekend Loverboy
Holiday Vampire Weekend
What’s My Age Again? Blink 182
Daylight Matt & Kim
Dancing Shoes Arctic Monkeys
Drilling Minus the Bear
Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It Will Smith
SeĂąorita P. Diddy
Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’ Journey
After Hours We Are Scientists
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