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Censoring Chicano culture UH-published Hispanic history books get banned from Arizona public school classrooms because of state law Jed Ocot
schools in the beginning of the year. relea APP According to the news release, has moved into a larger locatio location at UH’s Energy Research Park. They no now have more storage space for books, additional a offices for their staff, and room for stateof-the-art book scanners and eequipment necessary for working wit with EBSCO to digitize recov recovered work written by L Latinos from the colonial period to present day. APP is the n nation’s largest and mo most established publisher of contemporary and recov recovered literature by US Hispan Hispanic authors. Books in the series highlight women’s activism, iimmigration reform, educational equity, citizen participation in a democratic society, civic culture an and racial/ cultural relations. “Twenty-five years ag ago, our books were stored in univ university classroom closets closets, and now they sit
THE DAILY COUGAR Arizona’s Tucson Unified nified School District has removed moved books that were published shed by a UH publishing company ompany series from classroomss in order to comply with state law aw ARS 15-112. Two of the seven books ooks being removed from classrooms oms were published as a part of Arte Público Press’ Hispanic ic Civil Rights series. “Chicano! The History ory of the Mexican Civil Rights hts Movement” by Arturo Rosales les and “Message to Aztlán: Selected elected Writings” by Rodolfo Gonzales were banned, said a UH H news EMILY CHAMBERS/THE DAILY COUGAR release. Both books deal with th the Mexican American civil rights hts movement, and their removal val follows the dismantling of Mexican an studies in
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Ethnic course ban Arizona ‘s H.B. 2281 bans courses that do the following: ! ! Promote the overthrow of the United States government ! ! Promote resentment towards a race or class of people ! ! Are designed primarily for pupils of a partiicular ethnic group ! ! Advocate ethnic solidarity instead of the treatment of pupils as individuals Any school not in compliance can have 10 percent of its monthly state aid taken away. Source: Arizona H.B. 2281
in a massive warehouse. But in Arizona, they’re going back into the closet,” said Marina Tristán, APP’s assistant director, in the release. Faculty members in the history department of UH who deal with MexicanAmerican history also commented on this BOOKS continues on page 3
How do you feel about the book ban?
“I think it’s terrible, very closed-mindedness, though not surprising. I feel like it’s also frustrating, like Hispanics are being partly ignored. It’s a suppression of Hispanic History. School is the primary place to learn these things.” Edward Garza
“It makes me upset to think about these books being removed from classrooms. I feel like it’s an underhanded way to oppress these students. But reading about the Arte Publico’s move to a bigger and better setting makes me feel proud that they will continue to make these important pieces of literature available.” Lorriann Rodriguez
What do you think? Let us know by commenting at thedailycougar.com.
“The banning of these books goes beyond the idea of fair. To simply say that it is not fair that only books about the history of the plight of the Hispanic culture have been banned would be to not fully understand the consequence of not having them in the classroom. This is robbing not only Hispanics or women of historical insight, but men and women of all races. I am shocked that even as a third generation Hispanic woman, I am still living in a time where books about the struggle of my foremothers are not allowed to be read.”
“As a student of a Hispanic heritage, having cultural references available to students is extremely important. Throughout my studies at the University of Houston... it’s difficult to imagine that books are being removed from classrooms... US Hispanic Culture and Civilization in particular, provided me with some great insight into the history of not only the Mexican-American culture, but information about other Spanish speaking countries as well. Hopefully this decision will not discourage students who are interested in utilizing these books.”
Krystyna Salinas
Christy Tamez
“Taking away books that credit a race of their excellence does not make Hispanic’s efforts disappear. Just because they ban a couple books does not mean the Hispanic population stops growing. Arizona needs to realize we’re not going anywhere. You can take away valuable pieces of literature from your schools, but that won’t stop the production of thousands more.” Leslie Tooker
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Former policy advisor to speak on progressivism
The UH Honors College will host a talk called “Does American Progressivism Have a Future?” at 5:30 p.m. February 9. The speech, given by author and former policy advisor to President Clinton, William Galston, is a part of the Conservatism and Progressivism in America lecture series. “Galston specializes in high profile projects pertaining to the core questions of American public philosophy, political pluralism, domestic policy issues in liberal societies, and political institutions,” the Honors College website said. —Cougar News Services
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Lower speed limit signs posted on Calhoun Road The University has reduced the speed limit on Calhoun Road from 35 mph to 30 mph. The new signs were posted on Monday, according to a statement by the Division of Administration and Finance and the Department of Public Safety. The 5 mph decrease was made in order to increase safety for pedestrians crossing the street near Entrance 1, according to the statement. — Cougar News Services
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Dining, housing town halls will discuss rate increase There will be two UH dining and housing town halls next week. The first will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday in Moody Towers’ Fresh Food Company dining hall, and the second will be in the Oberholtzer Multipurpose Room. Topics discussed will include the “dining and housing strategic vision and the proposed rate increases,”
according to a UH release. — Cougar News Services
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Moores music school to host International Piano Festival Moores School of Music will host its 28th annual International Piano Festival Friday to Sunday. The festival will begin with a Di Wu Guest Recital featuring works by Debussy, Granados, Schoenberg and Prokofiev at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Abbey Simon Master Class will perform at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Dudley Recital Hall. Then there will be an Artist Conversations Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Moores School of Music room 108. The Di Wu Guest Master Class will occur at 2 p.m. in the Dudley Recital Hall. The Danny Driver Recital featuring works by Mozart, Schumann, Debussy and York Bowen is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Danny Driver Guest Master Class is at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the Dudley Recital Hall. An Abbey Simon Recital featuring Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Ravel is at 3 p.m. Sunday. — Cougar News Services
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Bureau of Safety director to speak today at Cemo Hall A regional director for the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement will give a talk titled “After Deepwater: Safety in U.S. Waters” at 6 p.m. today in the Cemo Hall Auditorium. According to the UH calendar event, Lars Herbst holds a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University and is a registered engineer in Lousiana. — Cougar News Services
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Senators put off voting on GENDA and grade replacement bills Nicole Carter
THE DAILY COUGAR Student Government Association’s senators decided to forgo discussion of the GENDA and grade replacement bill and introduced the 911 Good Samaritan bill in Wednesday’s meeting. The bill outlines the need for students to come forth and “do the right, responsible thing� when it comes to reporting incidents, particularly drug and alcohol-related situations, political science senior Michael McHugh said. “Fear of police involvement is the number one reason why many drug and alcohol related incidences are not reported. Students think they may get in trouble, and they stay quiet,� McHugh said. According to the Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s website, this bill would encourage
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recent controversy. “The decision by the school district to ban Chicano studies courses and ban the books taught is based on the flawed notion that Mexican-American history is not American history,� says Raul Ramos, also an associate professor. “These policies will have the
people who witness or suffer an overdose to call 911 by assuring them they will not be arrested, charged or prosecuted for drug or paraphernalia possession or under-age alcohol possession. Many prestigious universities have already adopted the bill, including Cornell, Duke and Harvard, McHugh said. “With this policy, students will be (up to) two and a half times more likely to call for help immediately when witnessing alcohol incidents,� McHugh said. “Saving lives should never be considered criminal.� The grade replacement bill discussions, a bill designed to allow students to retake a failed class and have the grade replaced, have come to a halt— for now. “We’re not voting on the grade replacement policy tonight,� said Speaker of the Senate Reyes Ramirez. “We’re dealing with concerns from the Faculty Senate.� According to Academic Affairs Chairman Maggie McCartney, she approached Faculty Director Simon Bott about the bill. Bott then told her the grade
opposite effect legislators intend, resulting in division and discord rather than unity and mutual understanding.� By removing records of any single period of history, the school district is keeping its students from fully understanding other historical events, said Monica Perales, an associate professor. “I am truly saddened by the events taking place in Tucson,� Perales said.
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replacement policy comes before the Faculty Senate every few years and every few years it is rejected. The Faculty Senate’s concerns with the bill consist of implementing the program correctly and taking into consideration the students and the retention rate. The goal is for UH to continue to be recognized as Tier One and help students at the same time, according to Mike Nguyen, a former College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences senator. “We’ll leave it in committee until we can get everything finalized,� McCartney said. The proposal of the amended GENDA bill by McHugh is being put on hold. “We figured we should take care of the students first, starting by holding off on this legislation. We (should) have more details on this by next week.�
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“The thing about history is that there is no single narrative of the past; there are multiple intersecting and sometimes conflicting perspectives. The tragedy here is that not only are Latino students being denied the right to have their history and culture valued, but that all students are going to miss out on understanding the richness and complexity of the American experience.� news@thedailycougar.com
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Signing day surprise bolsters UH football
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eontay Greenberry choosing UH over Notre Dame helps further prove that the Cougars incredible 2011 season was not a fluke, but just the beginning of UH becoming a nationally recognized program. Greenberry originally committed to play for the Irish on May 27, 2011 and hoped to join his cousin, Tee Sheperd, on the field. However, the opportunity to play right away in a major market for an up-and-coming program was too much for Greenberry to resist. Greenberry’s high school coach at Washington Union (Calif.), Jeff Freitas, said that the choice was easy for the receiver after spending a weekend on campus at UH. He fell in love with the coaching staff, the city and felt comfortable with the offense. Freitas said that Greenberry made the move because it felt right for him, and that for the first time during the entire recruiting process, he was making decision for himself and not for others. Neither the coaching staff at UH or at Notre Dame anticipated the switch. The Fresno Bee reported that no one was aware of the switch until Greenberry walked into his signing ceremony wearing red instead of navy and gold. Greenberry comes to UH ranked as the No. 7 receiver nationally and No. 46 player, regardless of position, according to Rivals.com. As a senior, he caught 109 passes for a staterecord 2,165 yards and 33 touchdowns to helped lead 14-0 Washington Union to the California Division III State Championship. His size, speed and leaping ability will make him an asset in the Cougars’ offense from the start. The Cougars capturing Greenberry is not an anomaly. It’s just the beginning of a new era of football at Robertson Stadium. At UH’s press conference for National Signing Day, head coach Tony Levine said that chasing top talent will be the norm from now on. Even if the Cougars are said to be counted out of the race for a player, it’s worth trying because otherwise you would never know.
E D I TO R I A L P O L I C I E S STAFF EDITORIAL The Staff Editorial reflects the opinions of The Daily Cougar Editorial Board (the members of which are listed above the editorial). All other opinions, commentaries and cartoons reflect only the opinion of the author. Opinions expressed in The Daily Cougar do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Houston or the students as a whole. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Daily Cougar welcomes letters to the editor from any member of the UH community. Letters should be no more than 250 words and signed, including the author’s full name, phone number or e-mail address and affiliation with the University, including classification and major. Anonymous letters will not be published. Deliver letters to Room 7, University Center Satellite; e-mail them to letters@thedailycougar.com; send them via campus mail to STP 4015; or fax to (713) 743-5384. Letters are subject to editing. ADVERTISEMENTS Advertisements in The Daily Cougar do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the University or the students as a whole. GUEST COMMENTARY Submissions are accepted from any member of the UH community and must be signed with the author’s name, phone number or e-mail address and affiliation with the University, including classification and major. Commentary should be kept to less than 500 words. Guest commentaries should not be written as replies to material already printed in the Cougar, but rather should present independent points of view. Rebuttals should be sent as letters. Deliver submissions to Room 7, University Center Satellite; e-mail them to letters@thedailycougar.com; or fax them to (713) 743-5384. All submissions are subject to editing.
Criticism crosses the line
Comparing Obama to cruise ship captain is beyond absurd
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f you watched MSNBC on Monday night, a firestorm was brewing over the controversial comments made by chairman of the Republican National Christopher Convention Reince Shelton Priebus. On “Face the Nation” Sunday, Priebus made a condescending statement comparing Obama to Francesco Schettino — the embattled Captain of the Costa Concordia. Schettino abandoned his ship on which 17 people would eventually die. “We’re going to talk about our own little Captain Schettino, which is President Obama,” Priebus said. “Who is abandoning the ship here in the United States and is more interested in campaigning than doing his job as president.” Priebus attempted to clarify on Fox News’ “America Live” with Megyn Kelly on Monday afternoon. “The analogy was made — and it was an analogy of leadership — that in a time of crisis, this president is leaving the White House and campaigning nonstop all the time,” he said. He continued, accusing those across the aisle of pandering for effect. “I think it’s pretty clear, but you know, if people out there — especially on the Democratic side — want to try to make hay of it, they’re going to be able to do that.” “Last Word” host Lawrence O’Donnell lambasted Priebus for his comments. So did Chris Matthews on his show. Both used these quotes to prove that Obama has
been egregiously disrespected by the Republican Party. While it is certainly true that Republicans have attempted to undercut Obama’s authority, this event was not indicative of that. Was it an apt comparison? No, not at all. There seems to be both disrespect and a deliberate attempt to discredit that echoes from both the republican establishment and the outliers of the party. This is apparent in the vehement criticism that he has faced since before his first day in the Oval Office. It began with claims that Obama was a Socialist or Muslim extremist. The cover of The New Yorker in July 2008 makes a prime example. It continued with birthers’ claims that he was born in Africa. There are still people who refuse to believe that Obama was born in the US, even though he released his birth certificate a year ago. Congressman Joe Wilson had the audacity to shout “You lie!” in the House of Representatives in September 2009 when Obama denied that health care legislation would provide free coverage for illegal immigrants. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stated that his number one goal was making sure Obama is a one-term President — not more important issues like the economy and unemployment or the spiraling national deficit. I recount these events, not to hold a pity party for Obama, but to delve into the mindset of a party that is looking to delegitimize the president in any
There seems to be both disrespect and a deliberate attempt to discredit that echoes from the republican establishment and the outliers of the party. This is apparent in the vehement criticism that he has faced since before his first day in the Oval Office.” way possible. With such overt examples that display a clear pattern of disrespect, it is easy to over-sensationalize any isolated event by blindly throwing darts at similar events and claiming to hit the bull’s-eye. And sure, I believe that Priebus crossed the line in comparing the president to an accused murderer. But let us not overreact to a bad comparison. As members of the media, we hold a responsibility to not over-sensationalize news or create narratives based on our own biases. Fox News was formed out of the perceived lack of conservative influence in the media. Though the liberal bias in the media is vastly overstated, it does exist. Situations like this prove it. Let’s save our scathing disapprovals for those who deserve it. Christopher Shelton is a journalism junior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
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New kids on the block The Cougars added 25 new players to their program, who should make an impact right away. | Photos courtesy of UH Athletics .
Jacob Abels
Steve Aikens
OT • 6-5, 295 Fort Bend Baptist (TX) “Solid all-around lineman whose strength is in run blocking.”
OLB • 6-1, 200 Juan Seguin (TX) “Played safety in high school. Is a good openfield tackler.”
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Rex Dausin
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QB • 6-3, 175 Warren (TX) “Ran a spread-style offense at Warren that is similar to UH’s.”
Deontay Greenberry
Blake Herman
WR • 6-3, 187 Washington Union (CA) “ Size, speed, and leaping ability make him a great deep-ball threat.”
OT • 6-8, 290 Needville (TX) “Has great feet and length. Will most likely redshirt as a freshman.”
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Donald Hopkins
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DT • 6-2, 275 Lago Vista (TX) “An explosive and disruptive tackle that gets off the line well.”
Jarrett Irving
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S • 5-10, 180 Dekaney (TX) “Helped lead Dekaney to the 5A Div. 2 State Championship.”
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Ryan Jackson
William Jackson
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Thaddeus LaGrone
Mac Long
RB • 5’11, 180 Angleton (TX) “Explosive runner, who is also skilled as a receiver out of the backfield.”
ATH • 6-2, 180 Wheatley (TX) “Caught four touchdowns and picked off two passes as a senior.”
SIGNING DAY
Cougars welcome one of most highlytouted recruiting classes in program history Andrew Pate
THE DAILY COUGAR Riding a wave of momentum and exposure as a national brand, head coach Tony Levine unveiled his inaugural recruiting class Wednesday, which only added to the abundance of excitement surrounding the program. “I would argue that there has not been a better time where there has been more publicity for the University of Houston football program than right now,” Levine said. UH successfully addressed several areas of need, including wide receiver, where all four of last season’s starters were seniors. The Cougars signed five — and potentially six — at that position with the biggest splash coming from
Larry McDuffey
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WR • 5-11, 165 North Shore (TX) “Explosive receiver, who could figure into the return game.”
Deontay Greenberry, ranked as the No. 7 wide receiver nationally by Scout.com. “He’s had a great relationship with special teams and inside receivers coach Jamie Christian from his time at Arizona State,” Levine said. “Deontay lives just west of here… in California, and is really excited to be a Cougar.” The Cougars also signed a quarterback in Rex Dausin, who is already receiving comparisons to his record-setting predecessor Case Keenum. “He [Case] was really a competitive player; he was good at every sport he did and I see that a lot in Rex when we were evaluating him,” offensive coordinator Mike Nesbitt said. “He did some things on his own to help his team become better. “You see a guy who was really hungry for the
Devin Parks
Trevon Randle
RB • 5-10, 165 Edna (TX) “2011 Texas Class 2A State Champion in the 100 meters.”
LB • 6-1, 210 LSU “Transferred from LSU, will sit out this season as a reshirt freshman.”
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Andrew Rodriguez
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WR • 5-10, 170 Allen (TX) “The most polished of the incoming receivers, could play right away.”
Bryan Singleton
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DE • 6-3, 245 Destrehan (LA) “Disruptive on defense with good ability as a pass rusher.”
opportunity to get here.” The Cougars, ranked by some publications as the No. 1 recruiting class in Conference USA, also added a trio of offensive linemen, three running backs, four defensive linemen, four linebackers and three to four defensive backs to round out the class. Of the 24 signees, 11 earned All-State recognition, four of which were named as High School All-Americans. “We’ve got extremely high goals and aspirations for our program and to achieve those goals, we’re going to recruit the best,” Levine said. “If you recruit the top 50 in the state of Texas and you get two or three to tell you yes, we’re going to get to where we want to be as a program.” sports@thedailycougar.com
Trevon Stewart
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CB • 5-9, 195 Patterson (LA) “Explosive playmaker returned six punts and three picks for scores.”
Steven Taylor
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LB • 6-1, 205 Cedar Hill (TX) “Helped lead Cedar Hill to back-to-back district titles.”
Terrence Taylor
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RB • 6-1, 210 Diboli (TX) “Bruising runner gained 1,950 yards and scored 22 touchdowns as a senior.”
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Cameron Malveaux
Tomme Mark
LB • 6-2, 193 Allen (TX) “Played safety in high school. Will excel in coverage.”
OT • 6-4, 270 Edna (TX) “Great balance and agility will make him great in pass protection.”
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Xavier Maxwell
Adrian McDonald
DE • 6-6, 215 Hamshire Fannett (TX) “First Team All-District in both football and basketball. .”
DT • 6-1, 260 Lufkin (TX) “Solid tackler who gets off of the ball well.”
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Davonte Thomas
Jontrey Tillman
WR • 6-0, 175 Blinn C.C. (TX) “Gives UH another deep threat in the passing game.”
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OLB • 6-1, 197 Eisenhower (TX) “Rated one of the top 100 players in Texas.”
ATH • 5-10, 160 Eisenhower (OK) “Played QB in high school, can play a number of positions.”
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ATH • 5-9, 170 West St. Mary (LA) “As a senior, rushed for 1,440 yards and 14 touchdowns on 112 carries.”
Luck o’ the Irish shines on Cougars Joshua Siegel
THE DAILY COUGAR All it took was one weekend to convince Deontay Greenberry that Houston was the place for him. Greenberry surprised the college football world by choosing UH over Notre Dame on Wednesday. The Washington Union High School-receiver originally committed to Notre Dame to join his cousin, Tee Shepard, in South Bend,
Ind., but Greenberry’s visit to UH last weekend caused him to change his mind. “For the first time during his recruiting process, he was going to make a decision that was best for him and not what other people wanted him to do,” Washington Union head coach Jeff Freitas said. Freitas said that Greenberry fell in love with the coaching staff at UH and the city. One of the most important parts of Greenberry’s descision was the relationship he
had built with recently-hired UH special teams coordinator Jamie Christian. “Jamie Christian has a real good rapport with Deontay, and I know when he was with Arizona State that he was interested,” Freitas said. “When he moved to UH a month ago, there was some interest in UH because of him.” With all four of the Cougars’ starting receivers graduating, Greenberry also saw and opportunity to make an immediate impact
on the field. “He saw the opportunity to play early and he considers himself one of the best and he’s not scared of a challenge and he wanted the opportunity to get the ball and go,” Christian said. Greenberry, who was ranked as the No. 7 receiver nationally and No. 46 player overall by Scout.com, caught 109 passes as a senior for a state-record 2,165 yards and 33 touchdowns, helping Washington Union capture the California
Division III State Championship. “What intrigued me with him when we first started talking to him and when coach Christian brought him up was just his mindset that he wants to be a big-time player,” offensive coordinator Mike Nesbitt said. “Once he got on campus and he could really see the offense and what it truly was about, then that was the thing that sold it.” sports@thedailycougar.com
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ASTROLOGY
A new month brings a change in the luminary formation and future ahead Aquarius (Jan.20-Feb.18): Consider how you might bring gifts of wisdom to your surroundings this week. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Others might notice the added oomph to your stride and smooth-talking ways. Aries (March 21-April 19): Clarity and analytical thought might seem hard to find right now. Taurus (April 20-May 20): It’s time to move forward with your plans for artistic development. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Take advantage of this empowered state and you’ll probably be the class clown of the week. Cancer (June 21-July 22): You might find your amorous desires to be rather earthy. This sensual placement is beneficial to all matters in love. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Take the inner tension and channel it into physical activities until next week when the full moon will help liven things up. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If things aren’t going how you planned, take note on how to improve these trouble spots in your life. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Recent lessons in emotional boundaries and relationships will begin to become apparent over the next week. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stand up for yourself this week in your career and scholastic responsibilities.
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New film weathers the storm Story of despair and desperation grapples audience with emotion Ryan Popham
THE DAILY COUGAR The new film by Joe Carnahan (“Smokin’ Aces,” “Narc”) is one of the most intense cinema experiences to date. “The Grey” is the story of tough, scum-of-the-earth oil drillers in Alaska and their struggle to survive against harsh weather conditions and a pack of wolves after a plane crashes deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Based on the short story “Ghost Walker” by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers, “The Grey” is a film about hope and the will to live — and the strain that they inflict. Liam Neeson leads the cast as the man in charge of protecting the drillers from wolves before and after the crash, and he portrays the toughest character that he has had to do since “Taken.” Also starring in the picture are Dermot Mulroney, Dallas Roberts, Frank Grillo, James Badge Dale, Nonso
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take note of structures that seem to be fading out in your life so you can prepare for stronger replacements in their stead.
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wilderness to more despair, but with enough hope to keep them alive as long as possible. Even with being suicidal himself after a personal tragedy, Neeson’s character Ottway finds the meaning in life through the toughest lesson of all. If you are a fan of survival movies like the ones mentioned above, “The Grey” is a must-see. It is a worthwhile emotional experience that not too many movies can provoke out of their audiences. It is thoroughly enjoyable for the entire hour-and-57-minute duration. Also, be sure to stay for the short scene after the ending credits for an extra discussion regarding the movie’s conclusion. arts@thedailycougar.com
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Annual Moores music event attracts top talent Long time entertainment celebration invites award winning pianists to campus Kim Grady
THE DAILY COUGAR Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The feelings of extra frustration in work and service can be channeled. Make lists of your goals to avoid distraction.
Anonzie and Joe Anderson. “The Grey” is like a new version of “The Edge” with wolves that are relentless in their stalking and killing. The strongest point of the film is the fact that you get to know each character and care for them as they are killed off throughout the movie. It is a survival film where the audience feels it every time someone is brutally taken by the wolves. Filmed in a gritty and realistic way, the characters are followed closely. This makes the audience feel like they are right there with the actors. The strong acting and settings in each of the films’ scenes establishes the extreme despair of the situation. “The Grey” is the epitome of a survival film and how far they have come from films like “Jaws,” “Deep Blue Sea” and “Lake Placid.” It is also going to be difficult to be topped in its genre, by films of the future as well as the past. “The Grey” is a tough viewing experience but it is unlike anything else you will ever experience. Neeson is dynamic as he leads these pessimistic outcasts through the tough
Moores School of Music is gearing up for its 2012 International Piano Festival this weekend. Now in its 29th year, the festival begins with a recital by its founder Abbey Simon at 7:20 p.m. Friday at Moores Opera House. Fellow piano masters Markus Groh
from Germany and Albert Reyes of Uruguay will also present classes and recitals through Sunday. “The International Piano Festival has been very successful for many years,” said Alan Austin, director of special projects for Moores. “It has gotten better every year, we will be doing them for a long time.” Austin described Simon as the patriarch of the festival. He said Simon is someone whose approach to music is something that students will take with them for the rest of their careers. “With Simon’s history as a pianist, he will develop his students to play at
these festivals with poise and confidence,” Austin said. “The students come to (Moores School of Music) to learn that traditional sound that Simon instills in his students.” The recitals and a special luncheon will provide festival attendees a chance to both speak with and get to know the artists. The festival will consist of new masterworks by Groh and Reyes, Simon’s fellow masters. Both will perform their award winning works during the festival as well. arts@thedailycougar.com
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