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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SGA alters UH non-discrimination text Rewording of statement protects freedom of “gender identity and expression” Joshua Mann

THE DAILY COUGAR The Student Government Association passed a bill Wednesday asking the Board of Regents to change the text in the UH nondiscrimination statement to include people of all “gender identity and expression.” More than 30 students appeared at the meeting to show their support for the bill, and several spoke in front of the student senate. “This resolution, before anything else, is

about protecting students,” said James Lee, a political science student. “We have an obligation to protect our fellow students, and transgender students are here for the same reason we all are: to learn and become successful, productive individuals in society.” Brett Kennedy, a biomedical engineering freshman, pointed out that while UH is considered one of the most diverse campuses, it is behind the curve when it comes to protecting transgender students. “If you look at the University of Texas in Austin and Texas A&M, they both have gender expression non-discrimination acts in their student discrimination policy,” Kennedy said. “We are failing in supporting our LGBT community.” Senators expressed their gratitude to the

many students who stayed for more than an hour after the student speeches to see the results of the vote. “As you can see from the number of students still sitting here, this is an issue that is important to our students,” College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Senator Lee Arnold said. “It’s important that we protect the students who need it ... This piece of legislation will do that. The students in the back of this room are the priority, let’s make them be that priority and make sure their voices are heard.” A similar resolution was passed by the senate in 2008, but changes to the nondiscrimination policy never happened. “Yes, we have passed this before and

Students compete in ad campaign for US health

Students to strut their stuff for chance to win Spirit Cup

As part of the homecoming festivities, students will compete in dance numbers, video production, skits, music acts and step shows at 7 p.m. today in the University Center Houston Room. All Strut Your Stuff shows must pertain to the homecoming theme, 1927 Red #HC11, and show school spirit. Participants can partner with other organizations, represent their own organization or have a solo performance in the show. Groups can post a short commercial on Facebook or YouTube for extra points towards their overall score. The winner of Strut Your Stuff will get 100 points towards their final score for the Spirit Cup, the grand prize for the homecoming celebrations, which will be awarded at the end of the week. — Jessica Kirkland

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The College of Technology celebrates its 70th birthday and invites all of the UH community to its open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. The event will have displays by technology student organizations and capstone projects, tours of the buildings and labs, viewing of the new Pacesetters Wall of Honor and refreshments. To RSVP, call 713-743-8166 or for more information contact emgreen2@uh.edu. — Karishma Sakrouja

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unfortunately things back then were a lot different from how they are now,” said Michael McHugh, the bill’s author and a former SGA senator. “But we are now taking this to the Board of Regents, something we have never done before. We need SGA behind us on this issue.” For some SGA members, progress will be measured by tangible results. “Even though it was a verbal promise, we were promised that all students would be protected from bullying, harassment and discrimination,” said SGA Graduate Senator-at-large Melanie Pang. “But on that same token, it’s time we said, ‘Show it to me in writing.’”

Cougars learn traditions

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tudents gathered Tuesday at Lynn Eusan Park to celebrate “Go Coogs Day,” an event hosted by the Student Alumni Connection and Homecoming Board aimed at teaching the UH community about its traditions. Visitors were treated to live music and spirit-building activities. | Yulia Kutsenkova/The Daily Cougar »Video: Coverage online at thedailycougar.com/tags/gocoogs

UH was selected as one of four schools to compete in an advertising campaign project for the United States Public Health Service. The University was chosen for the competition from a pool of 50 schools and will run against the University of California Los Angeles, New York University and the University of Pittsburgh. “I’m excited,” Account Director Kimberly Guel said. “There wasn’t that much advertisement for USPHS, and it is giving us an opportunity to do much more. We also have much more to work with. We were paving a new way for recruitment and advertisement for USHPS.” Instructional Professor Larry Kelley is leading the students and said he looks forward to challenging them. “The beauty of this particular curriculum is that every application process is real,” Kelley said. “They have a real client and real money to spend. They do real work, and it will be out in the market place.” The campaign is currently in the briefing stage. The team presented its plan to its client Tuesday and will have to wait for approval to implement it. “We’re focused and treating this as a real job,” Media and Public Relations Director Joseph Jass said. “Everyone at Cougar Concepts takes

this seriously. We don’t think of this as a class — but as a job. We are getting paid to do this and execute this. So we want to do the best job possible. We are jumping in. We aren’t just tapping our toes in the water. We’re soaked.” Participating students said they are working to surpass the set of challenges and expectations Kelley has set for them. “He (Kelley’s) has asked for our commitment, and he made it clear that we are not just representing ourselves; we are representing the communications school and the University of Houston,” Guel said. “Our name is on it so it needs to be the best product we can produce. ” The students involved will benefit from the experience and will also have a good addition to their resumes. “In the end we will produce a plans book and we will be able to use this when we are looking for other jobs or internships,” Account Director Wenkin Siu said. “We will be able to say we did this and I did this.” The competition will be graded based on results and creativity, and will conclude with a video chronicling every step of the competition. “I’m going to go back and look at where I can improve,” Jass said. “Whether it be timeline or execution and use this as another step to starting a prosperous career.” news@thedailycougar.com

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This Week in History This weekly article aims to show that historical events are comparable with events transpiring today. However, there will be interesting events and fun facts as well. In addition, I will be delving into the historical goings on at the University of Houston. I hope you enjoy it — If you have any suggestions or events that you would like to share, don’t hesitate to contact me at news@thedailycougar.com. — Zach Boudreaux

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On Oct. 17, 1989, the San Francisco Bay Area of California was struck by an earthquake that registered a 7.1 on the Richter Scale. The disaster claimed 67 lives, inflicted 3,000 injuries and caused nearly $7 billion in damages. On Oct. 18, 1944, Czechoslovakia was first invaded by Soviet forces during World War II. On Oct. 19, 2001, two US army rangers were killed in a helicopter crash in Pakistan, the first US casualties in the Afghanistan campaign. On Oct. 20, 1803, the US government approved the Louisiana Purchase. On Oct. 21, 1879, Thomas Edison invented the electric incandescent lamp.

On Oct. 16, 1829, the Tremont Hotel in Boston became the first building in the US to feature indoor plumbing. On Oct. 18, 1873, the first rules for intercollegiate football were drafted by officials from Columbia, Yale, Rutgers and Princeton Universities. On Oct. 20, 1960, the first fully mechanized post office opened its offices in Providence, R.I. On Oct. 21, 1925, the photoelectric cell was first demonstrated at the Electric Show, which was held in New York, N. Y. On Oct. 22, 1939, the first televised professional football game was broadcast from New York with Brooklyn defeating Philadelphia 23-14.

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Oct. 20, 1950 Tom Petty Oct. 18, 1939 Lee Harvey Oswald Oct. 20, 1972 Snoop Dogg Oct. 18, 1989 Jack Wehman Oct. 19, 1989 Brianna Leigh Morrison

Oct. 19, 1745 Jonathan Swift Oct. 20, 1871 Charles Babbage Oct. 22, 2009 Soupy Sales Oct. 20, 1906 William “Buck� Ewing Oct. 20, 1964 Herbert Hoover

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON On Oct. 21, 1977, a 27-year-old black male was arrested in connection with the aggravated assault and kidnapping of a female UH student. The arrest came after a month-long investigation into an incident that occurred on Sept. 22. He was placed in jail with a $40,000 bond.

On Oct. 18, 1989, UH Interim President George Magner announced that mascot Shasta V, which died in May earlier that year, would not be replaced, ending a 42-year-old tradition of housing a live mascot on campus. He made his decision after an extensive review of safety concerns.

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UH professor premieres dance show at Hobby Lindsay Gary

THE DAILY COUGAR Dancer, educator, choreographer and producer Toni Valle describes herself along with her fellow faculty members as the “invisible diamonds.” Valle, a UH alumna and current adjunct faculty member for the UH School of Theatre & Dance, believes that her co-workers, some of the most well-known choreographers and dancers in the Houston area, often go unnoticed. In the world of arts, dance is often considered to be at the bottom of the hierarchy, but the University dance faculty, headed by professor Karen Stokes, is fighting this misconception. “Dance tends to have unique challenges,” Stokes said. “We can’t be played on the radio. We cannot be hung in a museum for months on end. We cannot be read in a script. “As a dance practitioner, I want to share dance as a live performance art because dance is best served by live performance.” Both Stokes and Valle share similar concerns. Valle hopes that by increasing the awareness about UH dance educators, more people will be encouraged to explore what the department has to offer. Furthermore, she hopes that her work at the University will inspire people in the Houston area and beyond to respect dance as an art form. The best way for this to be achieved is for people to attend more live performances. Karen Stokes will premiere her latest work, “The Secondary Colors,” from Thursday to Saturday at Zilkha Hall in the Hobby Center Downtown.

Her show is an original music and dance collaboration featuring works by composer Bill Ryan and world-renowned live musicians, including percussionist David Cossin from Sting. The show will also feature original choreography and talented dancers like Valle, including Leslie Scates, Houston’s leading dance improvisation expert; Sophia Torres, co-founder of Houston’s Psophonia Dance Company; and Rebecca Valls, assistant professor for the department. These ladies are experienced professionals in the industry, and are teachers and mentors who are training students to be the next generation of dance professionals — dancers, choreographers, producers and professors. The hard work of both the faculty and students will also be on display in this year’s Emerging Choreographers Showcase “Canvas in Motion” on Dec. 2 and 3. The annual show is completely student-produced, performed and choreographed. Dance isn’t easy and it can’t be easily preserved through writing or in museums or fully understood when videotaped. Dance is a performing art. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the one-time feeling you’ll have as a dancer, choreographer, producer or even as an audience member at “The Secondary Colors.” The recital will be hosted at Zilkha Hall in the Hobby Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. More information is available by calling (713) 315-2525 or by visiting www.thehobbycenter.org. Student tickets are available for $10. arts@thedailycougar.com

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Cain should be more cautionary with rhetoric

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epublican Presidential candidate Herman Cain was a little too comfortable at an appearance Saturday in Cookeville, Tenn. When addressing the topic of illegal immigration, the Godfather’s Pizza CEO offered an inhumane stance that raised eyebrows across the nation. “We’re going to have a real fence,” Cain said. “Twenty feet high with barbed wire. Electrified. With a sign on the other side that says, ‘It can kill you!’ Then I get criticized for being insensitive. What’s insensitive? What is insensitive is when they come to the United States across our border and kill our citizens and kill our border-patrol people.” Obviously before he even completed the thought, Cain knew he would face scrutiny for such an illadvised comment. He was quick to backtrack from his inappropriate solution on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. “That’s a joke,” Cain said. “That’s not a serious plan. That was a joke. I’ve also said America needs to get a sense of humor.” If Cain believes electrocuting people is a funny subject, we do not want to know what else he considers to be laughable. In all likelihood his campaign will brush off the gaffe, and reiterate that his comments were simply an untimely quip. Regardless, it does not make it any less disturbing. There is no denying that the US has a border control problem, as undocumented citizens have been pouring in for decades. But the situation should be addressed in a nonviolent manner. To assume every person who crosses the border kills US citizens and border-patrol officials is a sweeping generalization. As an African-American male, it comes as a surprise that Cain would make such a dangerous assumption. When some people hear a legitimate presidential candidate spew controversial statements like this, a retraction often becomes irrelevant. His opponents now have a trump card, and some of his supporters could interpret it the wrong way. Cain is in a close race, and his campaign has been the recipient of some positive momentum. It is unfortunate that bold statements which belittle human lives could be partly responsible.

Mandatory drug testing of welfare recipients is unconstitutional

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nder the guise of ensuring prudent government spending and personal accountability, state Legislatures across the country are proposing that mandatory drug testing be a condition for receiving welfare assistance. Everything from food stamps to unemployment benefits would be awarded only after screening for illicit drug use, and supporters are Marc championing this meaAnderson sure as a sensible means of preventing the waste of tax-payers’ dollars on “junkies” and “addicts.” Whatever the intent, such drug testing policies violate the constitutional rights of those who are already facing financial hardship and simply will not stand up against legal challenge. In previous cases, the US Supreme Court has ruled that drug testing constitutes a form of search, and when carried out by a government agency, falls under the regulation of the fourth amendment. As a result, the prerequisite of probable cause must exist prior to conducting a drug test. Such conditions must be met on a case by case basis, and the blanket approach of screening all welfare applicants is overly presumptive. In essence, states are taking the position that all welfare applicants are suspected drug users and are subject to being searched. There is no reasonable basis for such suspicion, hence the conviction that this form of obligatory drug testing is illegal. Of course not all mandatory drug testing programs are constitutionally prohibited. Select government employees can be subjected to testing when

there is a “compelling interest.” Jobs related to public safety or that have the potential to expose the public to danger meet this definition, and they justifiably warrant pre-emptive drug testing. Additionally, private enterprises, which by definition fall outside the realm of government, are free to conduct random drug screening as a condition for employment. Legality issues aside, drug testing mandates are oppressive, imprecise and largely ineffective. Welfare recipients rarely garner much public sympathy, but stigmatizing poverty by associating it with drug abuse is patently malicious. While there is a definite correlation between drug use and poverty, there is no indication of causation. That is to say, similar conditions lead to both, but drug abuse is not a source of poverty and vice versa. And at a time when an increasing number of people are reliant on state and federal welfare, the link between the two is weakened further. In addition, studies from the Department of Health and Human Resources have found that the unemployed and employed use illicit drugs at comparable rates, and in terms of absolute numbers, 70 percent of illegal drug users between the age of 18-49 are employed full-time. Supporters of mandatory testing claim such policies will serve as de facto rehabilitation programs. This argument that screening welfare applicants will help curtail drug use is, at best, disingenuous. To begin with, the most commonly used testing procedures specifically focus on a short list of illegal substances and fail to identify the most commonly abused drug — alcohol. More to the point, simply denying

welfare benefits to drug users is unlikely to break the powerful grip of addiction. On the contrary, pushing people into further destitution will tend to increase drug use as their situation becomes more dire and hopeless. The sentiment that drug users are undeserving of government aid is understandable, and mandatory drug testing may very well have a practical and positive impact on government welfare programs. But the fact remains that this form of financial assistance must be allocated in a manner consistent with the Constitution. That some small percentage of welfare benefits will go towards the purchase of illicit drugs is a regrettable but necessary consequence of constraining government intrusiveness and maintaining personal freedom for all. Marc Anderson is a 3rd-year cell biology Ph.D. student and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.

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“People typically don’t apply for cash assistance until they’re down to their last resources. They may, even if drug free, choose to keep the power on for a month, or to put gas in their car, rather than paying for the test.”

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“The wasteful program created by this law subjects Floridians who are impacted by the economic downturn, as well as their families, to a humiliating search of their urine and body fluids without cause or even suspicion of drug abuse.”

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Legality issues aside, drug testing mandates are oppressive, imprecise and largely ineffective. Welfare recipients rarely garner much public sympathy, but stigmatizing poverty by associating it with drug abuse is patently malicious. While there is a definite correlation between drug use and poverty, there is no indication of causation.”

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The Cougars have struggled on the road this season (1-5-0), with their only win coming on Sept. 14 against HBU. | Aaron Cisneros/The Daily Cougar

For Saturday’s homecoming game against Marshall, the Cougars will reach back to a different era for their duds. The Cougars’ uniforms will honor the great UH sqauds under head coach Bill Yeoman of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. But these uniforms are unique. They are not from one year, but combine different design aspects from Yeoman’s tenure. Yeoman led the Cougars to a 160-108-8 record, 11 bowl appearances and 10 Top 25 finishes in his 25 years in charge. sports@thedailycougar.com

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For this year’s homecoming matchup against Marshall, UH created special jerseys that blend elements of their ‘60s and ‘70s uniforms. | Joshua Siegel/The Daily Cougar

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It’s awesome. I know a lot of guys who played through my father with these same types of jerseys and same helmets. It’s an honor. We feel like we have to go out there and honor them. It’s a blessing.

Obviously, we’re really excited to put on the old jerseys. We’ve heard that it was a great team and they had expectations of winning. Obviously, every week we go out and we carry the same expectations with us.

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“I think they look pretty cool. I’m excited to see them out on the field. It always look different out on Saturday afternoon at Robertson than it does just around the locker room.” !"#$ Weather spoils day for Cougars, finish 8th Winds of up to 40 mph changed the Cougars gameplan for Tuesday’s final round at the Lone Star Invitational and also their place on the leaderboard. Through two rounds, freshman Roman Robledo sat atop the individual leaderboard and the Cougars were perched in sixth. “We had a crazy, cold front come in that made the course play the exact opposite of the first two rounds,” head coach Jonathan Dismuke said in a release. The weather caused Robledo and the Cougars to tumble.

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Robledo finished tied for sixth individuall and UH took eighth in the 15-school field.

The Cougars will compete next Oct. 31 at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate in Dallas.

Through three tournaments, Robledo has bested his previous finish each time.

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The Cougars have an opportunity to improve their postseason outlook this weekend with away matches against Marshall and East Carolina. UH (5-10-1, 2-5-1 Conference USA) is currently tied with UAB (6-8-1, 2-4-1) for the final spot in the C-USA Tournament in points, but the Cougars are a half-game back in the loss column. Head coach Susan Bush said that she expects it to be a tough weekend with teams vying for postseason berths. “We know it’s going to be an absolute battle,” Bush said. “As long as we bring the effort, we can compete with anybody.” The Cougars’ competition — the Pirates (7-6-1, 2-5-0) and the Thundering Herd (3-9-3, 1-52) — won’t be as big of a hurdle as playing away from Robertson Stadium. The Cougars have recorded only one road victory this season, a 1-0 defeat of HBU on Sept 14.

Freshman midfielder Sharis Lachappelle had strong showings in UH’s previous two matches against Southern Miss. and UCF. She said that the team’s work ethic will play a big part in their success over the final stretch of the season. “We’re going to play with a lot of heart and work,” Lachappelle said. “I expect good things.” East Carolina will prove to be a much more difficult opponent for the Cougars than their record might suggest. The Pirates (7-6-1, 2-5-0 C-USA) are coming off a 1-0 overtime victory against SMU, who are ranked second in the C-USA standings. Sitting right behind UH at 10th in the conference, the Pirates will be looking to jump past the Cougars in the standings with a victory at home. This weekend’s road trip will be the Cougars’ final trek of the regular season before capping it with a game against cross-town rival Rice on October 28th at Robertson Stadium. sports@thedailycougar.com

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THE DAILY COUGAR Delores Crawford had her routine: Wake up, go to work, spend time with family, dinner, then bedtime. Every once in a while, she added a visit to the doctor to her routine. This continued for decades until one day her physician of 20 years discovered that Crawford had a lump in her breast. It was then that Crawford realized her routines from that moment on were going to change. “My first thought was I can’t leave my baby,� she said. “How can I have breast cancer when I get a mammogram every year?� She was confused and shocked by the news, especially since no one in her family had breast cancer.

In fact, the news was so shocking that she went to River Oaks to get a full X-ray of the damage. Doctors referred her to specialists at St. Joseph Medical Hospital, who told Crawford they found a lymph node nearly the size of a golf ball in her breast. At this time, she and her family knew it was official. Breast cancer had snuck its way into the family, but they were not going to let it stay. “I went to the specialists at M.D. Anderson,� she said. “The first time I was there, our appointment was at 10:30 a.m. and there were a lot of people. I checked on my appointment at around 11:15, we still were waiting. I finally went in at 11:45 and I asked them why it took so long, they said, ‘It’s because we spend time on our patients.’�

And that they did. She said her experience at M. D. Anderson from July to December 2002 went smoothly thanks to all the people and the support system at the hospital. It was exactly what she needed since she had to get a lumpectomy, followed by hours of chemotherapy and radiation. Her battle with breast cancer took Crawford on an emotional and physical roller coaster throughout the entire treatment and recovery process. “I lost all of my hair. I was really pale. I came to work when I could,� she said. “My doctor didn’t want me to come in too often while I was going through chemotherapy. The radiation was the worst. It felt like it grilled my skin. I didn’t want to go to get it done. But I had to go every day.

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But it would have been much worse if she didn’t have her “rock� helping her every step of the way. “My daughter was really sad,� she said, her eyes slightly welling up with tears. “She tried not to let me see it but she was there for me. She was my rock.� Now, the advertising manager for Student Publications tries to be a rock for others by encouraging students to understand that no one is immune to breast cancer. “Read and understand all the information because you have to be strong and aware to fight this.� That’s just what Crawford did. She looked cancer in the face, fought back and is now an eightyear survivor.

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