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Former Mexican Consul General of Houston, Ricardo Ampudia, headlines a panel discussion that will focus on the impact of the death penalty on minority defendants at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the University of Saint Thomas in the Jerabeck Center. The event, “Brown and Invisible: Minorities on Death Row” is cosponsored by UH, the University of Saint Thomas, HAA and Arte Publico Press. Guests are advised to arrive early. This event is open to the public. — Edgar Veliz
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Hilton college to start spa managment program in Spring 2012 semester Monica Coleman
THE DAILY COUGAR Starting next spring, students in the spa management program will be learning how to turn wellness into profit. The program is a specialized area students can study at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. In the new course, “Wellness trends
within hospitality,” participants will learn how to manage and flourish in the wellness industry. “There really hasn’t been a course to look at the business side of this industry,” said Su Gibson, who lectures in the department. “But wellness is impacting every part of hospitality.” The spa management emphasis is relatively new to UH, but students say it has already managed to change their perspective of the industry. One student, who is currently traveling the country, credits the program for her present opportunities. Another said the program helped her fulfill a
Students from the Moores Opera Center program will be holding a performance titled “What’s Opera, Duck?” The performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, located at 2425 Norfolk Street. Tickets can be purchased at the Mucky Duck box office for $20. For box office details, visit www.mcgonigels. com. — Jennifer Postel
teenage dream. Kate Sornson, a hotel and restaurant management senior, had the unique opportunity to stop by Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona, Calif., last week and help promote “Hula-Rama”, an event highlighting the health spa experience. Participants at the event hoped to set a new record for the most people hula-hooping at one time, she said. “I’m currently traveling the country promoting health and wellness,” Sornson said. Her travel experiences will count as her program’s capstone, which provides an opportunity to
UH counseling services hosts anxiety workshop Students learn to cope with stresses of college Michelle Casas
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One-time therapy sessions offered to UH free of charge
A Counseling and Psychological Services Food for Thought Workshop presented on Sept. 14 focused on the widespread issue of anxiety and included tips on recognizing signs and symptoms as well as coping methods. “We at CAPS know that anxiety concerns are very common on college campuses as over half of the students we see at CAPS have some diagnosis of an anxiety related condition,” said Kevin Siffert, a CAPS doctoral psychology intern. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health problems on college campuses. About 18 percent of Americans over the age of 18 are affected by anxiety disorders every year, with 75 percent of them experiencing their first episode of anxiety by the age of 22. Anxiety disorders can include, but are not limited to, obsessivecompulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Those who suffer from anxiety disorders may not know what they
CORRECTIONS In Monday’s paper, we ran an article titled “University given B+ on water usage.” The grade was actually given for the entirety of the University’s green program.
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Counseling and Psychological Services launched the “Let’s Talk” pilot program, giving students, faculty and staff a one-on-one consultation with a program therapist with no appointment or fees necessary. “Let’s Talk” therapists will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and will initially be available in the engineering department 8 to 10 a.m. every Monday throughout the semester, and every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. in the athletic department. The program offers an alternative to formal, ongoing therapy and provides an opportunity for those who have a specific issue of concern, or may not be sure if CAPS traditional counseling services would be beneficial. — Michelle Casas
learn with hands-on experience. She was offered the opportunity after meeting with her contact, Carol Boger, at a Spa industry networking event in Austin. Upon completion of her degree, Sornson said she plans to open a destination spa that can bring healing to clients suffering from addictions. “It’s such a new industry, and there’s so much you can do,” she said. Sornson says she is still exploring and defining wellness for herself each day and suggested
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are going through, even though they can tell something is not right. Junior education major Esmeralda Valdez attended the workshop hoping to gain perspective on what she thinks may be symptoms related to social anxiety. “I had symptoms of social anxiety, so I came to see what kind of tips I can get,” said Valdez, who found out about the workshop online after researching learning disabilities for an education project. While anxiety disorders can appear in different ways, most are characterized by excessive, irrational fear and dread, as opposed to rational fears or worries that trigger healthy anxiety. “Anxiety has a very protective feature,” said Siffert, citing the natural fight or flight phenomenon. “It can occur during positive and negative events.” Physical symptoms can include increased heart rate, shortness of breath, tremors, sweating and dizziness. “When I’m speaking to people my mind goes completely blank,” said Valdez.“I stutter a lot and don’t know what to say.” The presentation addressed triggers for anxiety symptoms including stress related to issues at home or work, public speaking CAPS continues on page 3
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On Sept. 26, 1962, The ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ premiered. The comedy continued until 1971. On Sept. 26, 1969, The Beatles released “Abbey Road.” The eleventh album put out by the band holds the iconic image of the Beatles walking across the crosswalk. On Sept. 21, 1937, The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolken, was published. The prequel to The Lord of the Rings tracked Bilbo Baggins on his adventures. On Sept. 24, 1969, The first Elvis convention in Cincinnati witnessed over 2500 Elvis fans. Elvis conventions are still occurring today, with hordes of impersonators and memorabilia of the king.
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Undergraduate researches learning Studies reading abilities of mentally disabled kids Karishma Sakrouja
THE DAILY COUGAR A UH education senior spent her summer researching the learning abilities of mentally disabled children by assessing their reading and pronunciation skills. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship is a 10-week research program that’s aimed at giving students a closer, hands-on experience with their desired careers under the direction of a UH faculty member. It provides a $3500 stipend for students and $300 reimbursement stipend for the faculty mentor. Taylor Jett utilized this program to gain knowledge about helping disabled kids learn more effectively. Helping disabled students has been an interest of Jett’s since high school and is a passion that has continued throughout her undergraduate interdisciplinary studies.
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and school. Other triggers include cultural and diversity factors, traumatic events and fears. Methods of coping are important to those with anxiety disorders or anxiety-related symptoms. Siffert utilized an audio clip that guided attendees through a relaxation exercise, which focused on deep breathing. The clip is available online at www.caps.uh.edu under self-help resources, along with other clips, videos and web links. The workshop suggested efficient ways to cope, such as taking action, being proactive in preventing anxiety and keeping things in perspective.
Jett’s research is based on a three-tier ranking that classifies each disabled student according to their learning abilities. She works most closely with the 2 to 7 percent that fall into the third tier of disabled learners, the tier that needs the most attention. The students who participated in her study, a group of racially diverse second graders, tested their learning abilities through a method called the Developmental Reading Assessment. To determine the students’ scores, she tallied the number of words that students read and subtracted the number of incorrectly read words. If the student omitted, mispronounced, or could not read the word within three seconds, it counted as an error against the student. Jett collected data for a period of six weeks using this technique. Her results indicated that each student faced extreme reading challenges and that none of them were up to their expected level. She observed that more time and
individual attention is required for these students to bring them up to a second grade level. Jett states that the SURF program helped her understand her class assignments better and the experience she gained helped her prepare for her career. Jett explained that the biggest advantage of the program is how it offered an opportunity for her to learn the details of the field. “(My research has) increased my understanding of how students who receive special education services respond to curriculum-based measurements and to determine the most effective way for teachers to tailor their own curriculum to meet the student’s individual needs,” Jett said. If the opportunity presents itself, she hopes on writing an honors thesis on her research as well. In the future, she hopes to continue honing her skills and complete a master’s in education.
Recognizing that stressful periods are common and everyone experiences anxiety differently can help with learning to cope, said Siffert. Students who attended the workshop gave ideas about relaxing including listening to music, working on hobbies, exercising and disconnecting from the outside world by shutting down computers and turning off cell phones. Siffert also said it is important to focus on strengths and not just weaknesses when talking about anxiety and how to get through it. There are a variety of methods that can be used to reduce stress and anxiety, but “there is no one right way,” said Siffert. Valdez said she enjoyed the presentation and liked the idea of using a scale of 1 to 10 to rate what you are feeling to really
think about what is happening as a way to cope. “I liked that he told us that it wasn’t the end of the world, and sometimes we think it is,” she said. Anxiety often occurs with other common issues such as depression, eating disorders and substance abuse. Today’s workshop, “I’m Listening Honey! Communication among Couples” addresses issues regarding communication within relationships. Learn about other common issues by attending CAPS Food for Thought Workshops from 12 noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday in the Student Services Center 1 Building, Conference Room 210D.
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that each person should define wellness in his or her own way. “For me, it’s a lot about balance and moderation — not taking things to the extreme,” she said. “But I can’t define wellness for anyone else.” Spas and wellness mesh easily because of the variety in spas, Gibson said. Some spas are housed in the back of small salons, while others are full-scale spa parlors, she explained. Many types of businesses can combine and be associated with spas, she said. “The more you get into spas, the wider it gets. It’s not just about massages. It’s the food, the experience,” Gibson said. Another hotel and restaurant management senior, Dorothy Rich, said the program has broadened her understanding of the spa industry and given her an experience in leadership. “Before taking the class, I knew the basics of what a spa was,” she said. “But after taking it, I got a better understanding of the organizational structure, services and products used, plus the various types of Spas present around the world. I’ve actually had an interest in the spa industry since I started getting highlights as a young teenager. I just felt like I fit in that
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environment because I love everything from the atmosphere to the ability to heal people without medicine.” Rich is currently the president of Houston Spa Association Student Chapter; it is her last semester before graduation. If it wasn’t, she said she would sign up for the “Wellness trends within hospitality” course, which will be taught by Gibson. “I think it’s great that Mrs. Gibson is expanding the spa program at our college — first with the start of the Houston Spa Association Student Chapter, and now she has taken it to another level by creating additional classes,” Rich said. Topics for possible discussion in the new course include the definition of wellness, history of spas, food, beverages, lodging, home care and health, destination spas, medical tourism, energy healing, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, eco-resorts and many more. Students interested in learning more about spa management and the new wellness industry course are invited to attend the “Wellness trends within hospitality” think-tank session during Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management’s Hall of Honor festivities from 10-11 a.m. on Oct. 19. Email slgibson@ uh.edu for more information. news@thedailycougar.com
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Politicians out of touch with middle class
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n a recent interview with MSNBC, Rep. John Fleming, R-Louisiana, was asked to give his take on Obama’s recent proposal to implement a new minimum tax rate for people who make more than $1 million a year. Fleming, a member of the Tea Party, staunchly opposed the president’s proposition, writing off the measure as a form of class warfare. When the host questioned Fleming on his more than $6 million income, he replied that, after business expenses, he actually earns only a fraction of that. He argued that increasing his taxes would make it too difficult to make a living. “The amount that I have to reinvest in my business and feed my family is more like $600,000 of that $6.3 million,” Fleming said. “So by the time I feed my family I have, maybe, $400,000 left over to invest in new locations, upgrade my locations, buy more equipment.” If he has trouble raising a family with that kind of salary, it’s hard to imagine how he could handle living like the 98 percent of Americans who live on much less. It makes one wonder how expensive the food must be that he feeds his family on. Fleming’s protests highlight just how out of touch our politicians are with the daily lives and struggles of the average American, and why so many people are frustrated with today’s government. When the politicians who are supposed to represent the voters have no idea what the voters deal with, there is a disconnect in the system that undercuts the purpose of a democracy. Fleming claims that raising the taxes on the rich would kill jobs. But when they still manage to earn that much money, one wonder’s how much of their rhetoric is motivated by pure greed. We live in a society where the middle class is shrinking as the upper class gets richer. In attempting to elicit sympathy by lamenting his financial troubles, Fleming has shown how a large part of our political discourse is skewed toward benefitting the wealthy. Our politicians need to get a grip, and unless they start fighting for the people, our country will be lost to those with more self-serving purposes.
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Americans with Disabilities Act to blame for fast food lawsuit
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New York man made headlines last week when he filed a lawsuit against White Castle Hamburgers claiming that his civil rights had been violated and that he deserved “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act. White Castle’s crime: failing to have booths big enough for Martin Kessman, just shy of 300 pounds, to fit in. One would think that in a free society a dispute Steven of this nature would Christopher need no governmental involvement at all, but apparently that is not the case. This story reveals that not only do we have an epidemic of obesity, but we also have a system of laws that make citizens feel entitled to fit into the local burger booth enough that they’ll sue over it. While often cited as an example of compassionate government and legislative success, the ADA that Kessman’s lawsuit invokes has become a bureaucratic nightmare with a slew of unintended consequences. The outcome also indicates a larger march toward having sweeping categorical decisions made by central planners, rather than allowing the marginal decisions by individuals dictate our lives. When individuals make choices through free markets, each person can make decisions based on their own marginal costs and benefits whether or not something is good for them. If someone
doesn’t like the seating arrangements at their local burger joint, they can go to the one down the street. But according to the ADA, that isn’t good enough. The law has led to an entire set of ADA-compliant building codes, which stipulate specifications for everything from toilets and telephones to fishing piers and saunas. A brief glance through the 142 pages of diagrams and stipulations will make a potential smallbusiness owner’s head spin. The ADA, and the bureaucratic power that it created, leaves federal regulators with a powerful and arbitrary role to make incremental decisions in the economy and people’s lives based only on categorical objectives. Businesses can be forced to spend thousands, even millions of dollars to accommodate theoretically disabled customers that might arrive at their premises at any date in the future, given a court decision that doing so does not cause undue hardship to the business. The state, of course, decides what hardship is due and what is not. The sad part of this story is that Kessman probably can reasonably sue White Castle based on the ADA. All you need is for the state to decide that being fat is a disability, and voila, under ADA requirements, he deserves “reasonable accommodation,” a vague term that allows government officials to force a private business to expend funds according to what a state dictates in order to satisfy the demands of lawsuithungry attorneys.
When individuals make choices through free markets, each person can make decisions based on their own marginal costs and benefits whether or not something is good for them. If someone doesn’t like the seating arrangements at their local burger joint, they can go to the one down the street.” In his epic tome “The Road to Serfdom,” economist Friedrich Hayek notes that this kind of top-down approach inherently destroys liberty and substitutes the preferences of governmental elites for those of free individuals in society. It also erodes the foundations of a robust and spontaneous economy and encourages conflict and moral dissonance. Unfortunately, we have traded compassion between free people for pseudo-compassion through government. Rather than make us better as a society, it has resulted in nothing but apathy, discord, and litigation. Lots and lots of litigation. Steven Christopher is a graduate finance student in the C.T. Bauer College of Business and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
Court makes right ruling on labor law
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n Sept. 16, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit struck down a California municipal law that would make it illegal for any person “to stand on a street or highway and solicit, or attempt to solicit, employment, business, or contributions from an occupant of any motor vehicle.” The law would apply to public places, including, but not limited to Rachel “roadways, parkways, Farhi medians, alleys, sidewalks, curbs and public ways.” The Redondo Beach City Council cited traffic safety and flow at intersections as the reason for the law against solicitation on these public grounds. Alex Kozinski, Chief Judge of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, supported the ordinance, complaining of public urination and outrageous “open air hiring halls.” Judge Kozinski also cited the loiterers’ raucous behavior, including vandalizing, littering, and harassing females. He forgot that these problems, as well as traffic issues, could be solved by police simply enforcing existing laws. The 1987 law was challenged in 2004 when a sting operation resulted in the arrests of 60 young men who were convicted, sentenced to suspended
sentences of 180 days in jail and three years’ probation. The men were basically arrested, convicted and given probation for standing around. Civil rights, minority and labor groups countered that the law unfairly restricts free speech; since the day laborers (whom the law most affects) have “ample alternative channels of communication,” the state should protect their right to speak, including solicit, on these public grounds. These groups also said that since the
group is more unsightly than the other, so they are labeled criminals. The law’s lack of parameters also gives police much discretion, potentially allowing for discrimination. And it may make it possible to prosecute low income and homeless individuals who solicit donations among traffic. Members of the Rodondo Beach City Council ignored likely effects of the law: it would limit these laborers’ opportunity for work and facilitate police arrests for more dubious reasons. It hides social problems as unemployment, It would be nice if everybody had the luxury of a stable such homelessness, and lack day job. But for those not so fortunate as Kozinski, of other recourses rather than addressing them. work garnered on street corners makes money that It would be nice if feeds children and pays bills.” everybody had the luxury of a stable day job. But law is so broad it could apply to conven- for those not so fortunate as Kozinski, tionally accepted groups, such as kids work garnered on street corners makes raising money by washing cars or relief money that feeds children and pays groups soliciting donations. Dissenters bills. The right to openly ask for work or claimed that those acceptable groups help should not be restricted because would not face trouble from police drivers do not feel comfortable facing anyway. reality. The ordinance not only violates the The municipality states that it will First Amendment, but it also exhibits appeal, but for now this decision reprea classist, jaded culture. Why should sents a victory for laborers, minorities police treat unemployed people seeking and low-income individuals whom the work differently from a church group ordinance would most likely victimize. raising money for a mission trip or a school group participating in a fundRachel Farhi is a senior English literature and political science double major and may be raiser? reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com. The difference seems to be that one
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Mason becomes newest member of coaching staff as graduate assistant Head coach Todd Buchannan added a second former player to his coaching staff Tuesday. Buchannan announced that Brittany Mason will serve as a graduate assistant. Less than a week ago former forward Chandi Jones was added as a video coordinator. “It’s priceless to have a situation where we can have two former greats come back and serve on our staff,” Buchanan said in a release. “Not only do they both have degrees, but they also have the experience of winning a championship and playing in the NCAA Tournament, which are experiences that can’t be replaced as we continue to carry on a great tradition.” Mason helped the Cougars complete a perfect season in Conference USA (16-0), and a 26-6 record overall. Mason averaged 5.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in 29.6 minutes of play. “Brittany brings incredible class to our program, which she was a huge part of for the last four years,” Buchanan said. “She was the glue for the championship team a year ago, and I’m blessed to have her on our staff to continue that leadership.” Mason earned her bachelor’s degree in health and is currently working on her master’s of education. — Cougar Sports Services
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Weather forces UH to compete in surprise Oklahoma meet Inclement weather conditions caused a cancellation to the Missouri Southern Stampede in Joplin, Mo. In place of it the Cougars competed in an unplanned dual-meet against the defending Conference USA Champion, Tulsa on Saturday. “Our team was excited to run against some great competition at Missouri Southern,” head coach Ryan Turner said in a release. “Unfortunately Mother Nature didn’t cooperate. I’d like to thank the staff at Missouri Southern for inviting us up to participate and to coach Gulley of Tulsa for putting together a great impromptu dual competition.” For the men’s team, senior Wesley Ruttoh was the top UH finisher of the four-mile race, finishing in 19 minutes, 7 seconds. Junior Yonas Tesfai placed third with a split of 19:27 and David Smith finished in 11th place in a time of 19:59. The women’s race was a two-mile course. Senior Megan Munoz was the top finisher for the Cougars, placing in fifth in 11:02. Junior Kathryn Ducommun placed eighth in 11:14, and senior Starla Garcia ran a split of 11:50 — good for 11th place. Several Cougars stayed behind at the Rice Invitational on Friday. With a 5K course, freshman Anthony Coleman was the top male performer for UH, placing 47th in 18:20. The women’s course was a 4K, and Ciera Johnson senior Johnson earned 57h place clocking in at 16:28. — Cougar Sports Services
Junior Katie Norris (left) recorded a game high 17 kills on a .531 hitting percentage and two service aces as the Cougars swept the Owls in their conference opener. Defensively, Norris also contributed with five digs. | Joshua Siegel/The Daily Cougar
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Cougars rise above Rice Ricardo Rivera
THE DAILY COUGAR The Cougars (8-3) swept Rice (5-7) Tuesday at Tudor Fieldhouse in three decisive sets (25-19, 26-24, 25-22) for their Conference USA opener. UH wasted little time before unleashing an offensive barrage on the Owls. “When we run our offense correctly, it’s very difficult to stop us,” head coach Molly Alvey said. “There wasn’t one weak link in our attack. We established what we were going to do offensively from the beginning, and it opened up for all our players.”
After battling Rice to an even score at 15 in the first set, the UH offense led by juniors Katie Norris and Stephanie Nwachukwu, caught fire and went on a 10-4 run to close the set. Norris would finish the match with five digs and a career high of 17 kills. “We did a really good job of opening up our middle so we could get more kills,” Norris said. “Having a really balanced offensive like that is going to help in the future, because we know we can go to any of our hitters and they’re going to pull a ball away.” After edging out the Owls in a closely contested second set at 26-24, Rice showed
signs of life to open the third in racing to a 11-7 lead. Carried by the defensive performance of freshman Natalie Keck, the Cougars quickly fought back to break even at 13-13. With the finish line in sight, UH’s hitting sprang to life once more with senior Lucy Charuk leading the charge. Keck would close the night tying a career high with 26 digs. “This was a huge win for us,” Norris said. “We came in and did our job, and now we’re ready to move forward with conference.” sports@thedailycougar.com
FOOTBALL PROFILE
Sumlin trusts sophomore’s strong leg John Brannen
THE DAILY COUGAR It is not just the arm of quarterback Case Keenum, the hands of receiver Patrick Edwards or the tenacity of linebacker Sammy Brown that have led the Cougars to a 3-0 start. Playing a pivotal role in the field position battle is sophomore punter Richie Leone. He has punted 12 times for an average of 49.7 yards per attempt — the second-best mark in the NCAA. UH is third in the nation in net punting with a mark of 45.17 yards per attempt. From Roswell, Ga., Leone is the only player on the roster who is from Georgia. “I have a lot of confidence in Richie,” head coach Kevin Sumlin said. “In recruiting we thought he was one of the best guys out there — he hasn’t proven us wrong. That’s why we nationally recruited for a punter, to come in and use the scholarship. That’s how important of a weapon he is. “He’s a sophomore, but kind of taken for granted. He’s going to be around 50 yard every time, we have to talk to him
about being able to knock the ball down 40, 50 yards down field.” Leone saw more action than usual in the Cougars’ win at Louisiana Tech, punting seven times for a total of 333 yards. On his last attempt in the fourth quarter, the offense temporarily stalled in the midst of its 27-point rally. Snapped from the UH 44-yard line, Leone skied the punt more than 60 yards for a touchback. “The decision to punt the ball with less J Punter Richie Lethan six minutes to go one averaged 47.5 and down six wasn’t yards per attempt in that hard because Saturday’s win. how our defense was playing at the time,” Sumlin said. “The momentum changed in that our punter got off a 66-yard punt. I thought it would be somewhere around 50 and get inside the 20 or 10-yard line. “They stopped counting at the goal line. That ball hit eight yards deep in the end zone, it was probably closer to 70 yards.
What do you tell him? ‘Don’t do that?’ We just slapped him on the back, and they started at the 20.” Leone’s responsibilities were doubled after the Cougars’ kickoff specialist, senior Jordan Mannisto, suffered an early injury. “He’s a weapon,” Sumlin said. “A lot of people don’t know, but Jordan Mannisto got hurt on the opening kickoff. So not only did he punt but he ended up kicking off seven times. “He can also kick field goals but we don’t want him to do all that, he’s just a sophomore. We just ask him to punt and be our emergency kicker if we need him. He’s got that kind of demeanor.” Given his versatility, Sumlin and his staff are optimistic that Leone will be a staple in the special teams unit beyond this season. “He’s a big, strong kid, he’s a 6-2 athlete,” Sumlin said. “He has great form. The good news about him is he’s young, he’s only going to get bigger, stronger and better.” sports@thedailycougar.com
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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HOROSCOPES
FINE ARTS
Ensemble takes Opera House stage The stars tell you to Moores students slated spice up your love life to perform original works This week, ladies and gentlemen, the astrology column is creating a guide for individual sun signs seeking snuggle partners for the coming Sarah season of fireside Nielsen canoodling and happy hibernation.
Terence Yung
THE DAILY COUGAR We know it’s in the middle of a busy week — but if you have a chance, you should catch the AURA Contemporary Ensemble tonight at the Moores Opera House tonight at 7:30 p.m. The program titled “Rituals� will include an evening of ritualinspired chamber music written within the past 10 years. Performers will include members of the AURA Contemporary Ensemble and the UH saxophone studio and will be directed by Rob Smith, Jung-Hwan Kwon and Dan Gelok. The program includes the music from a number of contemporary composers, including UH’s own David Ashley White, Eric Stokes, Christian Lauba, Peteris Vasks, Zack Browning and Dan Becker. The first piece on the list is by David Ashley White, director of the Moores School of Music at UH.
Clarinetist Jennifer Dennison will be performing with AURA tonight in “Rituals," a piece composed by Moores director David Ashley White. | Catherine Lara/The Daily Cougar White is one of the composers at the forefront of secular and sacred music especially. His piece entitled “Rituals� includes the flute, cello, piano and two percussionists and is also the namesake for tonight’s program. White’s “Rituals� is followed by Eric Stokes’ “The Pickpocket is Lyrical Two.� The work is inspired by a selection of folk music and offers expressive melodic content. Stokes is most renowned for his general accessibility and musical
wit. Christian Lauba’s “Jungle� uses a number of new and innovative extended techniques, including slap-tonguing, altissimo, multiphonics and circular breathing, to give the musical impression of primality suggested by its title. Lauba’s ouvre often reveals a hybrid of North African juxtaposed with other cultural elements like jazz and Japanese music.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): Don’t get jealous if your Libran neighbor gets all the attention this weekend. The stars highly recommend that you involve yourself with a Capricorn counterpart, whose house is hosting your major planet, Pluto, the eternal God of love.
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Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22): The sun will enter your sign this week, and in the transition from Virgo to Libra, the world will turn into the month of the year when the most babies are conceived. I think you know what this means.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): Slow down with a nice Taurus, a Ferdinand who may very well enjoy his frolic in the flowers in your company. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): This weekend beckons for you to drop the burdens of your hard work for a little while. Take the time to bask in the beginning of autumn with a companion whose perspective on life is a little lighter, like that of a Libra. Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): This weekend would be the perfect time to grab a beer with a dreamer. Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): Spend this weekend with someone who will enjoy your company at an impromptu evening picnic replete with champagne grapes and a nice semi-firm goat cheese. SPICE continues on page 8
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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Robbie + Bobby by Jason Poland
ACROSS 1 Dauntless 5 Fishing gear 10 After which 14 Claim 15 Newton or Asimov 16 Descartes’ name 17 Sari wearer 18 Change,in sci-fi 19 Buffalo’s lake 20 Longfellow gobetween 22 Clouded or snow -24 Carbon deposit 27 Tamper with dice 28 Bibb and romaine 32 Spring fragrance 35 Ripen 36 Pile of hay 38 Strung along (2 wds.) 40 Polar explorer 42 Insurance center 44 Vaccines 45 Shopping -47 Wallop 49 Gridiron div. 50 Neophytes 52 Handy 54 “Diana” singer 56 Notion 57 Permission 60 Raise up 64 Ship’s cooler 65 Not suitable 68 Film director -Kazan 69 Gentle slope 70 Rubens subjects 71 Dips in gravy 72 Retired 73 Not taut 74 Elephant tooth
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Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3-by-3 boxes must also contain the numbers 1 to 9.
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10 Foot pedals 11 Monsieur, in Bonn 12 Camelot lady 13 Born as 21 We, in Le Havre 23 Bucket 25 VIII, to Virgil 26 Dogsled pullers 28 Chem rooms 29 Where Memphis is 30 Bathrobe fabric 31 Crooked schemes 33 Turn -- -- ear 34 Greek island 37 Uniform fabric 39 Table salt 41 Moonstruck 43 Like limes 46 Geological periods 48 MOMA artist 51 Flocks of geese
53 Least strict 55 Declare legally void 57 Tot holder 58 Belgian river 59 Hooray for me! (hyph.) 61 Felipe or Matty 62 They may be read 63 Chore 64 Half a bikini 66 Delt neighbor 67 Chiding sound
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CONSTITUTION DAY IN 2011
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The Divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs are joining efforts to promote the observation of this special day in the history of the United States.
U. S. Constitution Day Observance Did you know that every school receiving Federal funds MUST observe Constitution Day on September 17th (can be observed the week before, during or after), and provide a Constitution-related educational program? UH’s annual Constitution Day of observance is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21st from 11:30am to 1:00pm
Display tables and the distribution of US flags and miniature Constitution booklets will be located at the University Center, UC Satellite and Cougar Village lobby. Other exhibits and online lectures are scheduled and can be found at www.uh.edu/constitutionday
Voter Registration Application
Things to remember on voting: Deadline - October 11, 2011 Early Voting Starts - October 24, 2011 Last Day of Early Voting - November 4, 2011 General Election Day - November 8, 2011
visit www.uh.edu/constitutionday for more information.
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Voter registration applications will also be available at the three sites noted above and at the Campus Housing service desks, the Student Information and Assistance Center at the UC, the Dean of Students Office, and through the Student Government Association and online at www.tax.co.harris.tx.us (click on Voter Registration)
Kudos to Dan Gelok for attempting such a feat. It was Sam Barber who was caught wanting “a good melody every once in a while.” The next work by Peteris Vasks “Little Summer Music for Violin and Piano,” promises to offer exactly that kind of 180 contrast to the primality of Lauba’s “Jungle.” Whereas Lauba’s work is more rhythmic, Vasks opens with an expansive violin melody. In a time where serialism, atonality and innovative techniques more often than not typify music, a beautiful melody can be a wonderful
If the gourmand isn’t your style, the picnic of reminiscence will still suffice for romance. Aries (March 21 – April 19): Go for a spontaneous bike ride of mayhem with a red-headed Leo. Someone with intriguing tattoos would be perfect, especially if you’re not bringing them home to the folks. Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Take your time luxuriating in someone else’s digs this weekend. Choose some groovy music and take some downtime to get to know someone new.
reprieve. Browning’s “Howler Back” is a piece for saxophone quartet, and is characterized by its sprightliness and frequent changes of meter. The final composer on the list is Dan Becker, who is the composer for “S.T.I.C.” Becker is considered in the vein of post-minimalist composers. His music reveals influences of Louis Andriessen and Terry Riley, who was his teacher. Becker is a professor at the San Francisco Conservatory in California. The AURA Contemporary Ensemble will return on Nov. 14, 2011, with another program titled “Voyages.” arts@thedailycougar.com
Gemini (May 21 – June 21): Take your happy self to the task and brighten up a timid Virgo’s day this weekend. They will absolutely appreciate your conversational suavity. Cancer (June 22 – July 22): Your romantic desires this weekend will flourish in the comfort of your own home; it would do you well to invite someone special over for an exceptional feast. Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22): Kick your feet up in the last weekend we have with the sun in your sign. The stars will not disagree with your birthday on full display. arts@thedailycougar.com
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There’s strong. Then there’s Army Strong. By enrolling in Army ROTC at the University of Houston you will develop leadership skills and earn an Army Officer’s commission after graduation — two things that will help ensure you succeed in life. Army ROTC also offers financial aid to help you pay for your college degree. With a start like that, there is no limit to what you can achieve. To get started, visit goarmy.com/rotc/p706
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT FINANCIAL AID AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH ARMY ROTC? Stop by Cougar Grounds at 229 C.N. Hilton Hotel and College on September 28 from 9:30-11:30am to visit with a recruiter over free coffee and learn how Army ROTC can help you through college and beyond. *Date and time subject to change. Please call (713) 743-3883 for more information. ©2008. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved.