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October 13, 2011 Issue 31, Volume 77
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UH Pratham to hold bake sale fundraiser for charity
Students learn financial tips
Pratham@UH is organizing “Eat to Educate: Samosa Sale,” featuring a variety of South Asian delicacies, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today at the Philip Guthrie Hoffman breezeway and the University Center Satellite. The bake sale is part of their fundraising efforts through which the organization sponsors a school in Mysore, India. Information regarding past and future activities, as well as opportunities to volunteer, will be provided at the venue throughout the day. In addition to the on-site sales, those interested can also choose to have food delivered to them on campus by calling 832-628-4708. Menu details and other information about the organization can be obtained at www.uh.edu/pratham. — Gopi Krishna
Workshop offers Cougars advice on how to cope with money woes Michelle Casas
THE DAILY COUGAR The state of the US economy has heavily contributed to the financial stress of college students, leaving them to re-evaluate their spending habits. To help with the new burdens, Counseling and Psychological Services practicum clinician Ashley Hamm, led Wednesday’s workshop “Coping with Financial Stress,” and emphasized the importance of managing finances as a student. “In a college environment, there are a lot of
different students with a lot of different levels of financial responsibility,” Hamm said. “It could be helpful to know how you relate to your peers.” Psychology junior Joanna Espinoza had to foot the bill for getting braces as well as the cost of their upkeep. “To get them on was $500, and I tried to make that in one week,” said Espinoza, who works as a restaurant hostess. “It was during Spring Break, so that stressed me out a lot. If anything breaks, they charge me extra to get it fixed.” Managing financial stress is important because it can manifest in physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches and nausea in addition to anxiety and depression.
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UH to host walk for kidney disease cure
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UH conference to feature tips for first time teachers The UH Center for Teaching Excellence will host a conference, “Teaching Excellence in the 21st Century,” from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday in the University Center’s Houston Room. The conference will feature keynote speaker James Lang, associate professor of English at the Assumption College and author of “On Course.” The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences faculty will participate in a panel and multiple breakout sessions, discussing topics such as first-year experience, critical thinking, learning from failure in the classroom and global learning. For more information, contact Catherine Horn at clhorn2@uh.edu or 713-743-5032. — Zahra Ahmed
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THE DAILY COUGAR With the sobering realities of Polycystic Kidney Disease affecting both members and their loved ones, the PKD Foundation has set up a fundraiser for a cure by hosting “Walk for PKD” Saturday at Lynn Eusan Park. PKD Foundation representative Kathy Bundrick said that the University’s sprawling campus and diverse community makes the school a clear choice as a location to host the event. “We chose UH because of the
central location in Houston,” said Bundrick. “We feel that it has a gorgeous park and a lot of our walkers with PKD have affiliations with some of the students and faculty here on campus.” She also explained that all proceeds go toward funding for research and the foundation’s constant push to get the government involved in helping with their programs. In addition to the walk, the family-friendly event will feature live music, guest appearances, games and plenty of other activities. Registration will start at 8 a.m., PKD continues on page 3
COMMUNITY
Communograph art exhibit highlights Third Ward culture
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Women’s self-defense course offered to students, faculty UH campus police offers a rape aggression defense program exclusively for female students, faculty and staff. The program focuses on empowering women by providing the basic techniques and tactics to combat various types of assaults. Four 4-hour courses teach awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance. For more information and to schedule a class, contact Lt. Derrick McClinton at 713-743-3333. — Michelle Casas
Balancing finances can be difficult, especially for college students who are either dealing with debt or trying to avoid it. Students having trouble with increasing demands can supplement their income by applying for scholarships and grants or getting a part-time job. “If you’re feeling the strain of classes, it’s helpful to find an employer that’s going to work with you and you’re student lifestyle,” Hamm said. Students should be cautious of loans and using credit cards, as these can lead to further long-term financial stress from accrued interest.
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ormer US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates spoke to audience members about his time advising President Barack Obama and former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush at the Hyatt Regency Houston. He served multiple government positions since he joined the CIA in 1966. | Catherine Lara/The Daily Cougar
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THE DAILY COUGAR UH is teaming up with Houston’s Third Ward and Project Row Houses to create a community involved map of one of the Bayou City’s historic districts. The project, called Communograph, brings local artists together to map and graph out the Third Ward, creating a portrait that represents the culture and history of the area in the interest of social change.
“This is a great way for all artists in the Third Ward to show off their talents,” said Ashley Hoffman, a spokesperson for the project. Six artists from the Third Ward are currently participating in the event, but Hoffman is hoping this will inspire more artists to come forward. Artist Ashley Hunt is the Third Ward resident that spearheaded this project. His work has turned Project THIRD WARD continues on page 3
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“I think that the most serious health concern in the US really is obesity right now. I mean, we’re getting to a point where I think it’s something ridiculous like 45 percent of adults are overweight. I think that that’s going to put the most burden on say health care in the future, so that’s our most pressing issue.”
“Honestly, it’s hard to decide. I think cancer is a beast... By the time some of them realize that they have cancer... it could be a short period of time before the person is gone. AIDS is still a horrible thing. Even though they’re finding ways to kill it, it’s still constantly changing. It’s almost impossible to find a definite cure.”
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Row House into a working physical map of the community, turning each home into a work of art that will be displayed through the end of the year. “He is excited to have teamed up with UH to create the graphic design and web design of the welcome center for the Communograph event,” Hoffman said. “UH is making a mark in the community and will have big representation in the welcome center, and this is a great way for students to show off their abilities.” UH students will help run the website for this project as well. Every Thursday there will be an open forum where an artist will
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and the walk is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. “The walk is just around campus, and it’s about 2 miles,” Bundrick said. “We encourage all of our walkers and our team to bring their children. We have fun and games. We have The Lost Boys, an indie band, performing live. We also will have Michelle Merhar from Fox 26 news coming out as well.” The PKD Foundation was founded through a partnership between Kansas City real estate developer Joseph Bruening and Dr. Jared Grantham. The foundation has funded research leading to 20 clinical trials, while continuing to build volunteer networks and raise awareness through worldwide programs and events that have supported the cause since the 1980s. “The more money we can spend on research, the faster we can find a cure,” Bundrick said. PKD develops cysts in the kidneys that inevitably grow as time progresses, which can cause chronic pain in the back or abdomen and kidney stones along with other symptoms. Because there are two types of PKD, one in adults and the other in children and newborns, anyone can be afflicted by the disease. “Physically, it’s hereditary,” Bundrick said. “However, there are new cases and studies showing that there are mutated cases of PKD, which means that your parents may not have it, but you have it. There’s also (autosomal recessive) PKD that usually affects children at birth, and can cause them to end up with transplants by the age of two.” Mary Reed, executive administrative assistant for the UH College of Pharmacy and a victim of PKD, explained some of the complications the cysts may cause and the treatment options. “Eventually the cyst can cause you to lose your kidney function,” Reed said. “Some people tend to end up on dialysis and others tend to have a kidney transplant, but it depends how healthy they are and how bad the disease has affected their kidneys.” An estimated 600,000 Americans are affected by PKD, with an estimated 45,720 affected in Texas, according to the American Kidney Fund. news@thedailycougar.com
be talking about the work they are showing and how it represents the Third Ward. Hunt will be there as well to answer questions and to discuss his art and the future plans he has for the Third Ward and the Communograph series. “The Communograph series runs through December at the Project Row Houses in the Third Ward, and we look forward to seeing the reaction to this unique art exhibit,” Hoffman said. “I hope the student(s) at UH are proud of the event, and I encourage everyone to come and see what their fellow students have participated in creating.” For more information on the Communograph series, Project Row Houses, or the Third Ward, visit www. projectrowhouses.org.
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The fine for a noise violation has doubled and now stands at $1,000. Police can still cite citizens for noise that “unreasonably disturbs” others, but authorities do not have to use sound meters (or any device at all) to issue a citation. However, the revisions to the city ordinance are still unclear — officers are supposed to use sound meters to check whether or not a violation is occurring. Unfortunately, the meters are costly, and the city cannot afford to purchase enough of the devices to go around. So officers still have the option of citing people based purely on how loud they perceive the sound to be. The issue is not that the fine has doubled, and it is not even that officers have leeway when giving tickets — every person has been on the losing end of a next-door neighbor’s all-night party. The problem is, how well will these violations stand up in court? Instead of making an investment in the materials needed to enforce the law properly, law enforcement officials will be asked to literally play it by ear. Having no evidence other than an officer’s testimony is tricky enough, and if it comes down to an officer’s word against a citizen’s testimony, there are few ways to check whether the violation is valid or excessive. Another issue with the ordinance stems from the use of permits. If someone has no permit, they are only allowed to reach 65 decibels. If that person gets a permit, they are allowed to go up to 75 decibels — which is roughly twice as loud, because of the way decibels scale as the numbers increase. Opponents to the ordinance say that officers have too much power in determining what is and is not a noise violation. “Expecting an officer to issue violations based on what they arbitrarily hear is akin to asking an officer to write speeding tickets based on what they see,” said Omar Afra in a Houston Chronicle article.
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The Book of Huntsman
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nyone who watched the last GOP presidential debate knows that choosing a preferred candidate for president from that group is akin to asking a condemned prisoner to select their preferred method of execution. However, one of the GOP candidates continues to stand out as an albino in a herd Jeb of red. His name is Jon Schneider Huntsman, and he is an authentic, intelligent, experienced and a fearless leader. Ironically, he is a solid conservative, an apologetic Mormon, and a direct descendant of the founder and leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Parley Pratt. He is also the former governor of Utah, arguably the most conservative state in the US, where he won the re-election with a 76 percent landslide in 2008. As governor, Huntsman orchestrated a $400 million tax cut, the largest in his state’s history. Under his leadership Utah managed to increase spending every year while operating with surpluses after a tax cut. In 2008, The Pew Research Center named Utah the “Best Managed State in America”. In addition to his business experience as governor, he has also held several leadership positions within his family’s network of corporations. He ran the Huntsman Charitable Foundation, and was the CEO of the Huntsman Corporation. In an article on the Huffington Post, he was described as “a conservative technocrat-optimist with moderate positions who was willing to work substantively with President Barack Obama.”
However, his background is not typical of a lauded politician. He dropped out of high school to play in a techno band named “Wizard.” A few years later, he completed his GED before spending two years in Taiwan as a Mormon missionary. After he returned from Taiwan, he enrolled at the University of Utah before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania. He has served in the administrations of four presidents, most recently as Obama’s ambassador to China. Since a large part of our economic future is dependent on China, it is nice to have a presidential candidate who speaks fluent Mandarin. Huntsman believes in global warming, dismisses creationism over evolution, and supports same-sex civil unions. He supports abortion rights for incest, rape or to save the life of the mother. He created a stir earlier this year with his tweet, “To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.” As a candidate for president in the tea party age, Huntsman demonstrates courage by not hiding what some would call “progressive” convictions. This gives him a sense of authenticity. Huntsman believes that the economic issues of the United States trump all others. “My singular focus is going to be the economy and jobs,” said Huntsman in an interview with Reuters “For too long, we’ve been the global sheriff,” he said. “Until our economy gets back on its feet, until we can correct our financial situation, we’re not going have the firepower and the leverage the US ought to have.”
Huntsman’s background is not representative of the typical background of such a lauded politician. He dropped out of high school to play in a techno band named “Wizard.” A few years later, he completed his GED before spending two years in Taiwan as a Mormon missionary.” As a father of eight children, including two adopted from India and China and who are being raised Hindu and Buddhist, Huntsman demonstrates that his religion does not restrict his thinking. “I was raised a Mormon. Mary Kaye was raised Episcopalian. Our kids have gone to Catholic school — I went to a Lutheran school growing up in Los Angeles. I have [an adopted] daughter from India who has a very distinct Hindu tradition, one that we would celebrate during Diwali. So you kind of bind all this together,” Huntsman said in an interview with Newsweek. In a world in which the Western economies are in decline, and Asian economies in ascendency, it is critical to select a candidate with proven business success and with a global view facing east. Jeb Schneider is a print journalism senior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.
Chapters 1. My Mormon faith 2. Dropping out of high school 3. Becoming a techno-rocker 4. Learning Mandarin 5. Life in China 6. Global warming is a fact 7. Why I support women’s rights 8. An argument for civil unions 9. Becoming a business guru 10. Cultivating a global mind
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A nation of immigrants Alabama’s harsh law the wrong solution to illegal immigration
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his year, many state legislatures took it upon themselves to pass laws cracking down on illegal immigration. Utah, sometimes called the most conservative state in the nation, leads the way by passing a comprehensive reform along with a crackdown on illegal immigraAlejandro tion. Both of Caballero Utah’s laws are now being argued in court. Even Gov. Rick Perry held a special legislative session calling for the passage of what became known as the “sanctuary cities� bill. In June, Alabama signed into law what some call the harshest immigration law in the nation. In Alabama, tension, fear and racism have erupted into a crisis. Arizona, Georgia and Utah have all passed similar laws allowing police officers to ask someone their immigration status. But while many of their most controversial provisions were blocked by court orders, Alabama’s has been upheld. What Alabama legislators could not have foreseen was the devastating effect the law would have on the agricultural sector of its state. Fields are going unharvested, children are disappearing from schools, and residents will now have to prove their citizenship to receive basic water utilities. This law should come as a shock to the rest of the nation. It requires schools to collect the migratory statuses of students,
makes it illegal for undocumented people to do business with the state, and allows the police to ask individuals their immigration status while detaining them indefinitely without bonds. These laws systematically target anyone who isn’t white. If one removes the humane aspect of it all and merely looks at the numbers, it is impossible to say that it is more cost effective to deport someone rather than offer them a pathway to citizenship. It costs roughly $12,500 tax dollars to deport one undocumented immigrant. The government has to detain, hold, feed, and deport them. These costs add up. The circuit judge’s refusal to block the most controversial aspects of Alabama’s law only perpetuates their crisis. Parents living in fear have been driven further into the shadows. They have even been flocking to lawyers to grant legal authority over children and property to others in case they get detained or deported. Many have decided to stay at home; others are packing up and moving to other states. In an article from America’s Voice, one undocumented mother in Alabama summed up the dilemma: “If it was just me and I got deported, well, I’d have to go back (to Mexico). But what future can I hope to give my son in Mexico, with so much violence and so much poverty? It’s complicated.� In order to fix the problem of illegal immigration as a country, we must pass comprehensive immigration reform, and stop
Parents living in fear have been driven further into the shadows. They have even been flocking to lawyers to grant legal authority over children and property to others in case they get detained or deported. Many have decided to stay at home; others are packing up and moving to other states.�
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Come and find out what we are all about! enforcing these controversial laws. We must also open a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who could make valuable contributions to our nation if allowed to work here legally. We should also reform current sponsorship laws to include same-sex couples and pass the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, which does not grant in-state tuition, as many people seem to think — that is a right reserved for the states. As we look to the future, we must remember that we are a nation of immigrants, and thus, we must treat new immigrants, documented or undocumented, with the same respect and dignity that our ancestors were met with. Alejandro Caballero is a creative writing junior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
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COURTESY OF UH ATHLETICS
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Cougars’ fall schedule continues, roll into Tuscaloosa for three-day tournament The Cougars aim to continue their success this weekend at the three-day Robert Allison Classic in Tuscaloosa, Ala. UH claimed three titles in its last outing at the SDSU Fall Classic. Senior Giorgia Pozzan won the singles title for her draw, and sophomore Celia Fraser earned two wins for the gold draw consolation title. In doubles play, Liselot Koenen and Dionne Sanders took home the consolation title in the red draw. Action for the Robert Allison Classic begins Friday and runs through Sunday. — Cougar Sports Services
CROSS COUNTRY
UH seeks to outrun competition in weekend meet The Cougars will travel to Los Angeles this weekend for the Cal-Northridge Invitational. The competition starts at 7:45 a.m. Saturday. The Cougars are coming off a fifth-place finish for the men’s team and an eighth-place finish by the women’s team at the Rouge Grass Routes Running Festival in Austin. Two athletes also earned top weekly honors for their recent performances. Senior Megan Munoz and junior David Smith were each named Conference USA Athete of the Week for their performances at the Houston Baptist Puma Cross Country Open on Friday. Munoz finished first with a time of 17:29, and Smith helped the men’s team to a second-place finish with a time of 19:50. Smith was an All-C-USA Cross Country Third Team selection for 2010. “David has had a lot of ups and downs throughout his career,” head coach Ryan Turner said in a release. “He’s stayed loyal and committed to our program even when times were tough. I’m so proud of him for his commitment to his teammates. This honor is not just an honor for him, but an honor for his perseverance.” — Cougar Sports Services
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Cougars follow win at Gridiron Classic with in-state tournament After opening the fall season with two outof-state competitions, the Cougars will open the Lone Star Invitational Sunday. The Cougars are coming off of a first-place finish at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic on the strength of junior James Ross’ strong performance. Ross finished second overall, and earned Conference USA Co-Golfer of the Week for his one-over outing. After beginning Sunday, the Lone Star Invitational runs through Monday and Tuesday at Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio. — Cougar Sports Services
Senior Ingrida Zauere and the Cougars swept last weekend’s two-game set against ECU and have yet to lose at home this season. They are third in Conference USA with a 5-2 record. Zauere leads the Cougars in digs with 152 and averages 2.16 points per set. | Emily Chambers/The Daily Cougar
VOLLEYBALL
Cougars battle surging Miners at home Ricardo Rivera
THE DAILY COUGAR After two weeks of mixed results on the road, the Cougars return to the Athletics/Alumni Center for a weekend homestand against UTEP and UCF. UH (12-5, 5-2 Conference USA) opens the weekend against the Miners (15-5, 5-2), and rounds out play Sunday when they face struggling UCF for the first of two October meetings. The Cougars sport a five-match winning streak at the Athletics/Alumni Center, but the Miners own an overall five-game streak of their own. “We haven’t been on our home court in weeks,” freshman Caitlin Ogletree said. “And we really thrive off of the energy of our fans. So we’re excited to be back here and get going again. “One of our goals during preseason was not to lose a match here, and we haven’t so far. So nobody doubts that this
is a huge weekend for us.” was named C-USA Setter of the Week for The Cougars impressed with two the second time in the last three weeks. dominant wins against ECU last weekThe freshman finished with 95 assists end, and will look to capitalize on the and 20 digs in the back-to-back matches momentum gained against the Pirates, against the Pirates. keeping in mind that UTEP stands “Last weekend was really in a very different position than easy for me,” Ogletree said. ECU. “Lucy was up ready for me to “ECU’s in a bit of rebuilding set every time. I knew she was period, so it’s not easy to compare going to get me a kill every this match to another we’ve time, or at least open the played,” head coach Molly Alvey middle up so I could trust my said. outside hitters. J Freshman “We’re not in the position to “It’s definitely a great feeling take things for granted.” for a setter to be able to count on Caitlin Ogletree The Miners, who are tied with leads UH with 691 everyone like that. But moving UH and Rice for third in C-USA, forward, we need these two assists. enter the match-up ranked in wins. It’s a huge weekend for us.” the top three of C-USA in services aces, The Cougars look to continue their blocks, and opponent’s hitting percenthome-court dominance at 7 p.m. Friday age per match. against the Miners. Sunday’s match against UCF tips off at Ogletree receives conference honors 1 p.m. After UH’s two dominating perforsports@thedailycougar.com mances against East Carolina, Ogletree
BASEBALL
Final scrimmage gives new players experience Cougars wrap up fall schedule against UT Gilbert Requena
THE DAILY COUGAR The Cougars’ fall season concludes Sunday as they travel to Austin to take on the Longhorns for their second and final scrimmage. Coming off Tuesday’s 14-inning scrimmage against Rice, head coach Todd Whitting said that the purpose of the exhibitions is to give meaningful experience to
the new members of the team — freshmen and transfer students. “We learned a lot from playing against Rice and we’ll learn a lot on how to play the game of baseball by playing Texas this weekend,” Whitting said. “The goals are the same. We won’t play many returning players. The returners have been through the fires, they’ve been there, done that. It’s really just about gaining valuable experience.” Whitting thought that the Rice game served his new players well. BASEBALL continues on page 7
Head coach Todd Whitting brought in 20 new players for his second season with UH.| Paul Crespo/The Daily Cougar
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“When you’re young and are trying to learn, there is nothing better than experience. Experience is the best way to learn. “Every guy that played is better today than they were yesterday, because he now has more data, more experience and more things to fall back on.” The class of new players was impressive against the Owls. Freshman outfielder Price Jacobs led the way for UH, finishing 3-for-5, including a triple and a home run. Three other Cougars recorded multi-hit games as well — freshman outfielder Keegan Sanford and junior infielders Casey Grayson and Wes Theiss. Grayson and Theiss are both transfers from Navarro Junior College. Nine pitchers took the mound for the Cougars also. JUCO transfers Austin Pruitt and Matt Hernandez combined to scatter four hits over four innings of work. Junior Aaron Stewart, who transferred from Blinn College, struck out the side in his only inning of work. Freshman Aaron Garza and junior Ryan Bonnot also recorded multiple strikeouts for the Cougars. “We have a lot of new guys and we have a lot of stuff to work on,” returning infielder Jake Runte said. “I think the outlook of the team looks good.” The scrimmage against the Longhorns will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at Disch-Falk Field in Austin. sports@thedailycougar.com
The road did not treat the Cougars kindly, as UH lost its last four contests away from Robertson Stadium. “We’re excited to play,” head coach Susan Bush said. “Everyone is pumped to be back on our home field and we’re ready to get a result.” Friday, the Cougars (4-10-0, 1-5-0 Conference USA) will take on Southern Mississippi (3-9-3, 0-5-1) at 7 p.m. They return to action Sunday against No. 25 Central Florida at 1 p.m. The Cougars have good memories from the last time they took the pitch at Robertson with a 2-1 win against UAB on September 25. Bush
said that the home field advantage would likely give UH a boost after a stretch of road woes. The Golden Eagles are in the midst of a five-game losing streak, while scoring only two goals in their past six outings. Even though Southern Miss. sits at the bottom of the conference standings, Bush is not taking anything for granted. “We’ve dug ourselves into a hole,” Bush said. “We’re looking forward to Friday and not looking to Sunday yet. We’re looking to find a rhythm and unlock this frustration that’s been going on all year.” The Cougars will encounter a tougher opponent Sunday when they face the Knights (8-2-3, 3-1-2). The match marks the fifth ranked opponent that UH has faced this season. They have yet
to win against a ranked team and have been outscored 13-2 in those matches. Despite the tough schedule, the Cougars remain positive. With five games remaining on their conference schedule, the Cougars know that it is do or die if they are to make the Conference Championship this November in Memphis, Tenn. “I think at this point we’re all battling for one of the last spots in conference,” Bush said. “So we’re expecting a tough match.” Scoring early and often will again be key for the Cougars who have been outscored by a margin of 15-8 in first halves of their games this season. sports@thedailycougar.com
Meet the new guys Head coach Todd Whitting brought in 20 new players to the program for his second season with UH. Player
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Don’t let migraines steal your thunder Chinedum Esimai
THE DAILY COUGAR When you’re sitting in class, on your way to work or in a social situation, a splitting headache is the last thing you wish for. A severe, throbbing headache can put a stop to your day. However, if your symptoms are more than a severe headache, you could be experiencing a migraine. Headaches can have many different causes, but a vast majority are caused by changes in the size of blood vessels in the brain. The changes make the walls of blood vessels swell and become dilated. This can happen both in the scalp tissue and inside the skull. Though researchers don’t know the exact cause, these blood vessels tend to be extremely sensitive to outside stressors and can lead to a migraine at any time. One artery may become dilated and the pulsating sensation can be felt rushing through — this is what causes the painful throbbing common to migraines. The word migraine literally means a one-sided headache. The pains associated with the migraine are typically felt in one region of the brain and can later spread to other parts. It could run in your blood Studies have shown that being prone to migraine headaches can often be hereditary. It has been found that people whose parents have suffered from the condition are at a significantly higher risk. Migraines are also more common among women, but men can also be prone to these painful headaches Problems typically arise in the late teens and are less likely to occur after a person has reached middle age.
If you’re experiencing severe headaches that are accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, blurred vision and light headedness or fainting, you could be suffering from a migraine headache. Migraines are most often caused by environmental factors, stress and changes in the sleep-wake cycle. | Sasha Wolff/Wikimeda
What’s causing your migraines? These headaches are typically triggered by prolonged emotional stress like anxiety or feelings of frustration, both of which cause an imbalance in blood flow to the brain. This condition can also occur due to changes in the endocrine glands. Studies show that serotonin — which is recognized as cerebrospinal fluid in the brain — may also play a part in triggering these headaches. Skipping meals and consuming certain foods, like aged cheese, chocolate, MSG, salt and aspartame can be a common cause of migraines. Sensory stimuli — like flashing lights, loud noises and in some cases smells can trigger migraines as well.
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You could be at greater risk for migraines if you’re missing sleep or getting too much sleep. Other changes in the sleepwake cycle, like jet lag, can also cause you to get a migraine. Additionally, oral contraceptives and changes in weather can prompt these headaches.
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relaxation techniques, if you feel a migraine coming on, it might be beneficial to rest in a cool, dark
room until it subsides. arts@thedailycougar.com
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ith Occupy Houston and the We Are the 99 Percent movement taking the nation by storm, it seems as though wealth — not just the means through which it was acquired — has become a breeding ground for anger to many of the protesters. In these economically trying times, don’t forget that it’s the people who have acquired wealth through shady business deals we should be fighting — not the people who achieved success through hard work and perhaps a stroke of luck. Here are 10 songs from artists who started small and ended up on top. — Mary Baak Juicy The Notorious B.I.G.
Who Gon’ Stop Me Jay-Z & Kanye West
I’m on One DJ Khaled
Stronger Kanye West
Beautiful and Dirty Rich Lady Gaga
Glamorous Fergie
Look at Me Now Chris Brown
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Good Charlotte
Still Dre Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
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Bauer appoints executive member McNabb brings petroleum industry experience to UH Erica Quiroz
THE DAILY COUGAR Bauer MBA students can look forward to interacting with more prominent business guest lecturers thanks to the recent appointment of John T. McNabb II as an executive faculty member for the college. McNabb is vice chairman of investment banking for Duff & Phelps Corp. and a current member of the Dean’s Executive Board at Bauer. “The idea was to create an opportunity for me to spend more time at Bauer and to be of service to the school,� McNabb said. “I enjoy interacting with students and this is a way for me to give back.� His involvement with UH started after friend and former UH Board of Regents member Jim Wise introduced McNabb to Bauer Associate Dean Robert Casey and former
Bauer Dean Arthur Warga. The introduction led to McNabb developing and eventually teaching a leadership course for three consecutive semesters at Bauer. “I want to continue to introduce people who need to know and should know about Bauer through relationships I have directly or indirectly,� McNabb said. McNabb’s network has already connected Bauer students with prominent figures such as former CEO of Petrohawk Energy Floyd Wilson and Chairman of Invesco Rex Adams. In addition, McNabb will teach in the Global Energy Executive MBA program, co-teach a mergers and acquisitions course in the spring with Dean Ratha Lamchand and teach a similar mergers and acquisitions course in Dubai with the Chinese National Petroleum Corp. McNabb received his undergraduate degree and MBA from Duke University. He played on the football team as co-captain, earning distinction as Lineman of the Year
in the Atlantic Coast Conference and serving as a member of the AllAmerican team for blocking. He had a chance to play pro football, but a job opportunity at a DuPont manufacturing plant in Virginia changed his mind. “I could actually make more money working for DuPont than I could as a professional football player,� McNabb said. He was then drafted into the military during Vietnam, serving two flight tours while in the US Air Force and received the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. McNabb then worked and coached for two years at Duke while completing his MBA. He received a job offer to work at Mobil Oil from his mentor, Adams, who was vice president of administration at the time. McNabb has stayed in the oil and gas industry ever since. “Seek out people who you have things in common with, but that you also admire,� McNabb said. “Set your sights as to who you want to be
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helps round out his understanding of the world, adding even more depth to his writing and helping to flesh out his narratives. “Everything I experience adds to the canvas that I use to create my work,� he said. “The themes, the questions, I take from my own life, and the colors I use to paint from my own experiences.� Johnson said the creative writing process is ongoing, and he’s already hard at work on his next projects. “I’m writing another novel at the moment,� Johnson said. “I also have a completed graphic novel that will be available in the fall of 2012.�
“Student loans and credit cards have to be paid back,� Hamm said, “They are temporary financial resources.� Battling the unemployment rate can be intimidating, but students also have options, including work-study programs or applying techniques to reduce cost demands. Money saving options include using alternative transportation methods, such as carpooling, and reviewing the need for services, such as premium cable. Students can use budget worksheets to map out spending plans on a weekly or monthly basis to gain awareness of their financial situation. Other cost-cutting measures, like eating at home instead of going out, can help reduce stress. “It has multiple benefits; you will save money, eat healthier and it can be a fun and a stress relieving activity,� Hamm said. Looking for events and community functions can help students find cheap or free entertainment, such as programs offered at Discovery Green. Espinoza said she is trying not to eat out as much by bringing her lunch to school and finding alternatives to going out, like going to the movies, which she says she does with her boyfriend up to three times a week. “We’re trying to stay home or go to the park or something and not go out as much,� she said. If someone feels overwhelmed, Hamm suggests contacting the United Way Helpline at 211, which can connect people with services to assist with food, clothing and bills. Hamm said students must maintain a balance between the money coming in and the money being spent. “If you’re limited on your financial resources, it’s going to put a strain on meeting your financial demands,� Hamm said.
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John T. McNabb II, the newest executive faculty member at Bauer, has already started to bring prominent industry leaders to speak to students. | Courtesy of Amanda G. Sebesta/University Communications and find people who you can learn from and also give back to them through shared experiences, conversations and doing business together. If you can hang around with people who have integrity and brain power, you’ll be a better person for it.� news@thedailycougar.com
FACULTY
Creative writing professor wins award for literature Saniya Maya
THE DAILY COUGAR Associate creative writing professor Mat Johnson has been named the 2011 recipient of the Dos Passos Prize for his work in literature. Johnson started his career with his book “Drop,� which was followed by “Hunting in Harlem,� and graphic novels such as “Dark Rain� for Vertigo Comics, an imprint of DC Comics. “The mediums are different enough that they don’t cause me confusion,� Johnson said. “When I write comics, what I do is create a script much like a movie. The artists take the script and create the final
work. It’s very barebones, and I am just part of a team. With a novel, the entire creation comes from me, and the scope of the story is far more involved and reaching.� The Dos Passos Prize is named for writer and artist John Dos Passos, a pioneer in nonlinear literature, which means the story isn’t in chronological order. Awarded by the Department of English and Modern Languages at Longwood University, the prize recognizes distinguished writers that explore American themes with the same intense originality with which its namesake crafted his novels. “It’s a great honor,� he said. “The award itself and the list of past
recipients represent some of the greatest voices in American literature. I’m thankful for being added to that list.� In addition to his work as a novelist and writer, Johnson hones his skills by teaching creative writing at UH. He said it keeps him very close to his love for the art. “I spend my working day helping other writers make their dreams come true,� Johnson said. “I offer them knowledge about the craft, and they give back energy and excitement about the art. Writing is a solitary craft. Teaching allows me to stay connected to humanity in a very isolating art form.� He also said everything he does
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That Monkey Tune by Michael A. Kandalaft
ACROSS 1 “___ Wanna Do” (Sheryl Crow hit) 5 Film unit 9 Heartsick one 14 Dos + dos + dos 15 Sportsman’s blade 16 “Not on ___!” (“No way!”) 17 AKC show entrant 19 Flushed with anger 20 Cubes in a bucket 21 “Give me room to breathe!” 22 Siberian sled dog 24 Mao, for one 27 Arm or leg, e.g. 28 Propolis collector 29 Hole-making tools 31 “Dig in!” 34 Some stadium covers 37 Scooby-Doo, for one 39 Soprano’s song, maybe 40 Abraham’s wife 41 Quality and Comfort 42 One of a famous 101 44 Radiator attachments 45 Big-game hunter’s quarry 46 Definitely no genius 47 Disencumber 48 Like the Grinch 50 Widespread outbreak 55 Wrinkly-skinned dog 58 Terrific serve 59 Santa ___, Calif. 60 Tarnish 61 Slinky dog in “Toy Story,” e.g. 64 Hit tune from the past 65 Gothic arch 66 Hardly ___ (rarely) 67 Prepared for a photo 68 Fewer 69 Word with “mortals” or “formality”
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