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Alumna goes for Senate seat Desiree Alvarez Contributing writer

UH alumna Elizabeth Warren is making tracks. She’s running for a seat in the Massachusetts Senate. She shakes hands with the president. Time Magazine named her as one of the nation’s 100 most influential people, twice, and calls her the “New Sheriff of Wall Street.” In June, Warren ran unopposed and was endorsed by Massachusetts with almost 96 percent of the 3,500 delegate votes to lock-in the nomination for the Democratic

race for Senate, according to Time. Before having a high-profile life, she earned her undergraduate degree in communication disorders at UH and returned eight years later as an assistant professor at the UH Law Center. This job was her first at UH Law, where she met her mentor John Mixon, an alumni professor. According to Warren in an interview with UH writer Michelle Klump, Mixon would inevitably become Warren’s mentor. Mixon recalls a time when she told him she was a pioneer for the

middle class. “She caused me to reflect on my own commitment to middle class values,” Mixon said. “Until then, I had not focused clearly on my own attachment to them.” Mixon was quick to attest to her dedication to change the treatment of American people and her enthusiasm for teaching. However, he was particularly surprised to see her sharp turn into politics. “I was not surprised that she became a teacher at Harvard. She clearly had the talent and drive to do that,” Mixon said. “Not too many law teachers go into politics

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Barron’s reopens its doors

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Julie Heffler News editor

Barron’s Restaurant, the student-run restaurant located on the first floor of the Hilton, reopened with a new menu after in closed in the Spring. Its new direction is due to the guidance of Professor Kristi Baker, who aims to give Barron’s an upscale feel. “When guests come to Barron’s, they can expect their food to be made-to-order and fresh,” said Baker in a press release. “They can also expect good service and a quality meal that looks and tastes great.” Students are already enjoying the changes, said marketing sophomore Fidel Diaz. “Barron’s is not like a school restaurant,” said Diaz. “The new menu is better; it has more variety. The quality of the food is great. I’ll come back because of the food.” Rahul Rao, a creative writing junior, said he thinks Barron’s is just as good as any of the other dining options on campus, but that the presentation of the food is different. “Barron’s is good if you have time and if you are available between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,” Rao said. “On first glance, there would appear to be more care in Barron’s burgers than Bernie’s Burger Bus. But this is not to say that Bernie’s

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TOMORROW What issues do students care about? The student-run restaurant is located on the first floor of the Hilton Hotel, next to Cougar Grounds. It closed last spring and was reopened this semester. | Rebekah Stearns/The Daily Cougar

is trashy food. It is just based on appearance.” The menu features dishes like the cuban panini, southern cheesecake the simo special, which is a burger stuffed with jalapeno and

avocado, and the house specialty, parmesan-crusted tilapia. “The menu has lots of flavor,” hotel and restaurant management Michael Heiman said. Heiman has been working at

Barron’s as a manager and said the menu has taken a turn from Mexican food to more gourmet, college-oriented food. BARRON’S continues on page 2

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The Center for Mexican American Studies 40TH ANNIVERSARY Fall Speaker Series

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CRIME REPORT The following is a partial report of campus crime between September 11 and Thursday. All information is selected from the files of the UH Department of Public Safety. The information in italics indicates when the event was reported to UHDPS and the event’s location. Information or questions regarding the cases below should be directed to UHDPS at (713) 743-0600. Public Intoxication/Disorderly Conduct – At 3:23 a.m. Thursday at Calhoun Lofts, two students were arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct and transported to Harris County Jail. The case is cleared by arrest. Theft – At 1:36 p.m. Thursday at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, a student reported her unattended and unsecured cell phone was stolen. The phone was recovered in a staff member’s vehicle. The case is active. Theft – At 4:06 p.m. Thursday at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, a student reported the theft of his unattended and unsecured electronic tablet. The case is active. Criminal Mischief – At 5:28 p.m. Thursday in Lot 20C, a student reported that someone “keyed” his vehicle. The case is active. Traffic Offense – At 5:32 pm. Thursday in Parking Garage 1, a student reported that someone struck his unattended vehicle and failed to leave the information required by law. The case is active. Criminal Mischief – At 9:54 a.m. Friday in Lot 20C, a student reported that someone damaged her unattended vehicle. The incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. Friday. The case is active Burglary of Motor Vehicle – At 1:09 p.m. Friday in Lot 16I, a student reported someone burglarized his unattended and unsecured vehicle. The incident occurred between 8:00 a.m. Sept. 24 and 11:00 a.m. Friday. The case is inactive. Criminal Mischief/Theft of Service – At 2:04 p.m. Friday at the Hilton Hotel Garage, a UH visitor reported someone exited the parking garage,

without payment, by forcibly lifting the gate arm causing damage. The case is active. Burglary of Motor Vehicle – At 5:18 p.m. on Friday at 2900 Leek St, a student reported that his unattended and unsecured vehicle was burglarized. The case is active. Failure to Identify – At midnight Saturday in the Quadrangle, a UH visitor was arrested for failure to identify himself and released to Harris County Jail.The case is cleared by arrest. Driving Under the Influence, Minor – At 3:03 a.m. Saturday at 5000 Calhoun, a student was issued a Harris County citation for driving under the influence as a minor and released. The case is cleared by citation. Driving While Intoxicated – At 3:37 a.m. Saturday at 4300 Wheeler, a student was arrested for driving while intoxicated and released to Harris County Jail. The case is cleared by arrest. Theft – At 12:37 p.m. Saturday at Moody Tower, a student reported someone stole his unattended and unsecured backpack. The incident occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The case is active. Possession of a Controlled Substance/Disorderly Conduct - At 1:32 a.m. on Sunday at 4800 Tx Spur 5, a UH visitor was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and released to Harris County Jail. Another UH visitor was issued a Harris County citation for disorderly conduct and released. The case is cleared by arrest/citation.

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EDITOR Julie Heffler EMAIL news@thedailycougar.com ONLINE thedailycougar.com/news

UH dining improves across campus Jesse Green Contributing writer

UH and Aramark dining services have changed the way we eat on campus, bringing nutrition information to your fingertips. “We are here to provide innovative solutions the best way we know. We don’t want people to have to work hard to make the right, best-informed choice,” said Geoffrey Herbert, operations director of Aramark. “To reinforce its decision to make campus healthier, UH is one of the first universities in the southwest region to bring in a dietitian to give reports on campus dining and help steer us toward making healthier choices,” Herbert said. The two companies have also released a free nutritional app, giving detailed descriptions of the

calories and ingredients in every item on the menu in the residential dining halls. The app is currently available to students and can be downloaded for free at any phone application store, Herbert said. “I eat at the cafe about five times a week. I am excited to see UH taking the necessary steps towards providing us with balanced meals, especially through a phone app,” said psychology freshman Amanda Harris. “The prices for the food will remain the same, and making these changes to the menu is an added service to a university that deserves the best,” Herbert said. Future plans include turning the new dining hall that opened yesterday, Cougar Woods, allergenfree. news@thedailycougar.com

Besides the opening of Cougar Woods Dining Hall Monday, UH Dining Services has worked on improving dining experiences across the University’s campus. | Joshua Mann/The Daily Cougar

BARRON’S continued from page 1

Barron’s is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, and provides an alternative place to grab lunch to those who feel confined by the limited number of food options around campus. | Rebekah Stearns/The Daily Cougar

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except for her, especially in consumer protection, her position at Harvard and the president’s needs.” As a professor at Harvard, Warren began to focus more on the economy and politics, while still finding time to teach. UH law professor Douglas Moll graduated from Harvard Law

School, where he studied under Warren. “What I remember most is that she was not only an excellent teacher, but she treated her students with respect,” Moll said. “She was even helpful to me years later when I began my career as an academic. Just an all-around smart, talented and friendly professor and person.” Thursday, Warren had her first debate with Sen. Scott Brown. During the debate, Brown brought

up a case Warren tried and won, arguing that she represented big businesses by representing that client. Mention of the case has stirred up allegations that Warren was practicing law in Massachusetts without a license. While Warren is licensed in New Jersey and Texas, a recent article post to legalinsurrection. com points to cases in which Warren served as council and listed her Harvard Law office under “Of Council” on court briefs.

Not only is the menu collegeoriented, but so are the prices — every item is priced at less than $8. Barron’s also offers great service, and everyone — from the managers to cooks to busboys — are HRM students. The restaurant serves as a lab for two classes taught by Baker — Food and Beverage Service and Advanced Food and Beverage Management. Barron’s gives students the chance to experience the ins-andouts of working in a restaurant, Heiman said. “No one realizes how hard people in the restaurant business

These cases were tried in front of the Supreme Court, and Warren’s licenses in both Texas and New Jersey were both valid during the time. “The allegation that they need to prove or disprove,” Moll said. “Is that she’s practicing law as a lawyer or she is not. She’s just a law professor. If she’s not practicing law, she doesn’t need to be licensed.” It is unclear whether or not Warren used her Harvard Law office to practice law or simply to receive

work. If you work in the kitchen, you have to be fast. If you work on the floor, you have to be a quick thinker.” HRM junior Kendyl Troutz said she doesn’t feel she is on campus serving her peers. Troutz has worked on the hotline, and all she thinks about when working is getting the food out on time. “It is a good experience for students like myself who has never worked in a restaurant before,” Troutz said. “And working with peers is really helpful. We have to rely on each other to make sure things run smoothly.” Barron’s is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until Nov. 30. news@thedailycougar.com

court documents necessary for the cases. According to Legal Insurrection, Warren has refused to disclose the full extent of her private law practice. Warren was unavailable for comment. Warren has 34 days until elections. With everything on the table, Warren may win and be well on her way to becoming a household name. news@thedailycougar.com

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OPINION

EDITOR Lucas Sepulveda EMAIL opinion@thedailycougar.com ONLINE thedailycougar.com/opinion

Late nights in the library

File photo/The Daily Cougar Bryan Washington Opinion columnist

t would make sense for a Tier One university to have Tier One resources. A university’s library is vital to its student body. It’s the primary location for students to finish homework, study, eat, procrastinate and exist silently in a miniature carrel for the duration of the afternoon. But despite its indispensability, even the most important building on campus can only be relied on so much. M.D. Anderson Memorial Library’s shortcoming is its hours. It would be one thing if,

as the institutional library of a Carnegie-certified research university, it didn’t have the capital to support its students on such a large scale. If we were to assume the money — which is out there — was being redirected toward the students in a more beneficial manner, then there’d be no grounds for an argument. There’s not many environments more beneficial to students than the library. If there were, it would make complete sense to support it — no questions asked. But it doesn’t. The library’s closed hours at night carry a

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from student fees. But it’s the library. And that, apparently, isn’t as important. Crises happen. Cramming all night for a test the next day is by no means rare among college students, and it isn’t outlandish to expect M.D. Anderson to offer a place to study when students need it. If the University officials are serious about pushing students to the best of their abilities, the library will need to be open at all hours. Bryan Washington is a sociology and creative writing sophomore and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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into the morning, the University would be paving a road for even more students than it already claims to. Even if it were to only aid a handful, it would still serve more. On a college campus, what is more important than the success of the students? It wasn’t too long ago that our president made her rounds regarding fifth-year graduates. The school and its recruiting press have made it apparent this is no longer good for public relations. If it were some sort of stadium renovation, perhaps the funds would’ve already been pulled

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monumental amount of weight. Incoming students — or at least the ones the University hopes to attract — take this sort of thing into consideration. That’s not even to speak of the University’s students, all of whom would benefit immensely from extended library hours. It would also serve as a means of student scholarship. The amount of work-study opportunities on campus might be numerous, but it’s still a finite number. Not everyone that applies for one receives it, and not everyone that receives it gets enough. In extending M.D. Anderson’s hours

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Leone gives UH an advantage The junior punter who has impressed Tony Levine from day one now leads the nation in total punting yards Christopher Shelton Assistant sports editor

As a junior in high school, Richie Leone was the best high school punter UH football head coach Tony Levine had seen to that point, Levine said. With a senior punter graduating after the 2009 season, UH held a camp in which 100 punters came to try out for a roster spot, and Leone’s technique shone, Levine said. “I’ve been fortunate to coach some NFL kickers and punters and at his age; as a senior in high school, he’s the best, technically, I had ever seen,” Levine said. Leone, now a college junior, is fulfilling the promise Levine saw. He leads the nation in yards per punt at 48.30, and it contributes to winning, according to Levine. “In the team meeting today, I showed about five plays from our offense from the game against Rice, five from the defense and five from special teams and told our players, ‘I’m going to show you examples of why we won the game,’” Levine said. “One of them was an example of (Leone) standing at our own 8-yard line punting a football and at the end of the play, Rice started at their own 12-yard line.” Against Louisiana Tech, Leone

went head-to-head with Ryan Allen, last season’s Ray Guy award winner — the Ray Guy award is given to college football’s top punter — and finished with better statistics. Leone finished with an average of 51.8 yards per punt and a long of 77 yards on four punts. Allen averaged 42.1 yards per punt on seven punts. Leone says his success can be

We don’t like to use him very often but when we have to, really every week at least once, he’s shown what he’s capable of. ” Tony Levine, UH head coach on Richie Leone’s value as a kicker

attributed to the players around him. “It starts with our long snapper, Brandon (Hartson), who is doing a good job snapping it,” Leone said. “Then we got off a couple good punts, and our coverage team’s getting down there and making plays.” His biggest impact may be the energy UH garners from pinning an opposing team deep in its own

territory, senior linebacker Phillip Steward said after the game. “Starting the game off, when Richie kicked it deep and the cover team got down there fast, that fueled us as a defense,” Steward said. When we stop the opponent down there, it gives our offense a chance to score. Every time he has a good kick, it gives us a chance to stop them in the red zone like we did tonight.” Levine recruited Leone from Roswell, Ga. while still a special teams coach. Though the University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University had interest, it was too late. Leone was already committed to UH. Levine said Leone is a weapon. “We don’t like to use him very often — but when we have to — really every week at least once, he has shown what he is capable of,” Levine said. Senior kicker Matt Hogan, one of Leone’s best friends on the team, said he has grown exponentially during his tenure at UH. “Just seeing him mature and perfect his craft — I’ve seen him go off a few summers, and each year he’s gotten better,” Hogan said. “It has really shown this year.” sports@thedailycougar.com

Richie Leone lines up to punt in inclement weather. | File photo/The Daily Cougar

VOLLEYBALL

Cougars push Tulsa to brink, sweep SMU Harrison Lee Sports writer

Maybe it was the confidence pulled from taking a tough Tulsa Golden Hurricane team to the full five matches, but the Cougars were out of their proverbial cage Sunday, sweeping the SMU Mustangs in three sets. “We came out from the beginning ready to play,” said head coach Kaddie Platt. “Our pass game was really good, and I think we stayed really focused.” The home stand started Friday night against C-USA leader Tulsa, and the Cougars showed dominance in the blocking game and defense. Five Cougars racked up double-

digits in digs, with sophomore libero Natalie Keck leading the charge with 23 followed by senior outside hitter Katie Norris with 19. The home team amassed 20 total block assists compared to Tulsa’s two. UH put up impressive offensive numbers with 53 total kills, including 16 in the first set. Norris led the way with 15 kills, followed by senior middle blocker Chandace Tryon’s 14. Freshmen middle blocker Emily Howard and outside hitter Shelby Vance chimed in with eight kills, and senior right side hitter Stephanie Nwachukwu rounded out the evening with seven. UH won the first set 25-21 before dropping the next two sets

25-18 and 25-19. The Cougars stormed back to win the fourth set 25-23, forcing a high-drama fifth set. It was the fifth time this season the Cougars have pushed an opposing team to five sets. The winner-take-all fifth set went back and forth, with Tulsa and UH being separated by no more than two points before Tulsa emerged the battered victor with a score of 15-13. “We stayed in it for the majority of the game,” Platt said after the match. By Sunday, the Cougars were still feeding off of the energy they had amassed from their battle against Tulsa. “I think that really lifted our spirits; it brought our competitive

spirits out,” said senior setter Abby Simmons. “We were hungry for a win.” UH stormed out of the gates, all but owning the net game with 22 blocks, their third-straight 20-plus block performance of the season. Simmons led the match with 36 assists. A team attack percentage of .322 was enough to out muscle the Mustangs on both ends of the court. “I think it’s awesome,” said Simmons on the clean sweep against SMU. “It shows we’re disciplined and competing and fighting hard the entire game.” The scrappy UH defense held SMU to less than 20 points in the first two matches, with scores of 25-17 and 25-15.

“It’s a team-system defense,” Platt said. “It’s not just individuals doing things.” The third and final set proved more competitive as there were 15 total lead changes or ties throughout the match. The Mustang’s two service errors to end the match would seal the win for the Cougars. “We’re gaining confidence as we go,” Platt said. “We’re working on things one point at a time, mental and physical.” The Cougars will take on conference foes Tulane at 7 p.m. Friday and UTEP at 1 p.m. Sunday. Both matches will be at the Athletics/ Alumni Center. sports@thedailycougar.com

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MUSIC

NAACP talents give their all Musicians showcase expertise in style while preserving“Redefining the Dream” theme

Sophomore Xavier Moriss gets ready to perform. | Bethel Glumac/The Daily Cougar

D’Arika Green Staff writer

Among the UH artists who took the stage was Gospel rapper JohnnyyP. | Bethel Glumac/The Daily Cougar

The UH chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been at work in getting students to partake in the various events they’ve been hosting for several weeks. While President Jessie Smith urged to keep the theme of “Redefining the Dream,” its fifth annual talent show Thursday evening in the Oberholtzer Ballroom is sure to have helped keep that dream alive.

With nearly 150 students, staff and faculty members in attendance, the event showcased 10 participants who rapped, recited poetry, played music and danced on stage. Some participants performed original pieces, while others performed to the sounds of Adele, Beyoncé, Maxwell and Frank Ocean. On the turntables was DJ AudiTory as he played a wide range of hits from artists such as Usher, Juvenile, Chris Brown, T-Pain and Juicy J before the program and during

intermission. U H a l u m n u s S c o o t e r Fl u i d a l s o opened the show with his spoken word and rap arrangement to get the audience involved and engaged before the acts were introduced. Programming and Research Chair for UH NAACP Desmond Richardson said he was pleased with the turnout. “We pretty much filled up the ballroom,” Richardson said. “People came out and supported. It was a good event.” UH NAACP Secretary Chelsey Watson announced the winners for the talent show. The first place title was awarded to Whitney Moore, who sang “One Night Only,” a ballad originally performed by Jennifer Hudson during her role from the 2006 hit movie “Dream Girls.” Sophomore Brandon Allen placed third after battling freshman MC Johnny P. for the second place spot. Brandon performed Elle Varner’s “Refill,” and Johnny P. performed an original freestyle during the tie-breaking session. “My favorite part of the program was the last performer who did the spoken word. It really touched me,” said biology freshman Irene Ibeabuchi. arts@thedailycougar.com

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The Center for Student Involvement has combated student boredom with its experimental Cougar Nights, a biweekly Friday night festival-like event during the first two months the semester. Appeasing a student body of almost 40,000 can be a trying goal. “There’s actually a programming committee that has graduate students on it, and they make recommendations on what activities to do,” said Marcella Leung, director at the Center for Student Involvement. “It’s students who (are in) a field for this kind of thing, primarily students who are involved in organizations of some sort (on

campus).” Upon entering Cougar Night, students are greeted with a myriad of possible activities to participate in. The festival has every imaginable scope of entertainment from karaoke, video games, live performances, movies and crafts. The most recent addition to the event is a photo-frame making room, allowing students to take canvas crafts and create a sentimental item. “So far, I’ve heard really good things about (the crafting room). We’ve had a lot of repeaters,” said Lila Marchatto, biology sophomore and president of the Residence Halls Association. Each Cougar Night hosts a different live act. Friday-night acoustic rock artist Hana Pestle set the

stage. “She’s pretty good. I like the fact that she did this for school projects back in high school,” said film production freshman Marcus Cantù. “I just wish more people would applaud her; this is some real true talent right here.” Pestle’s performance was well received among the audience, particularly her popular music covers and her rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Pestle spent the evening afterwards meeting with fans and giving out free digital downloads of her latest album “For the Sky.” This was her second time to perform at the University. She performs exclusively by herself. “I have three EPs and a full length album,” Pestle said. “My stuff is produced, but I never tour

with a band.” Pestle enjoyed the show but commented on the random nature of college shows. “When people don’t really know you and it’s a wander situation like this, you don’t know what to expect. I had fun; I’m glad people were sitting,” Pestle said. The success of the final Cougar Nights event on Oct. 12 will determine if there will be more series of events like these. Graduate assistant for the Student Program Board Kristen Ernst noted that the event has been attracting about 250 students each night. “Everything went really well; I’m really excited about the environment that’s being created by Cougar Nights,” Ernst said. arts@thedailycougar.com

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Roughly 150 pledges gathered outside the Ezekiel W. Cullen Building Friday to participate in this year’s “Steps,” a tradition in which pledges accept membership into their chose fraternity. Business freshman Nate McMullin was one of the many pledges who would be joining Pi Kappa Phi during Friday’s ceremony. “I’m excited, but I don’t know what’s going to happen,” said McMullin. The pledges left Agnes Arnold Hall for their ceremony after 5 p.m., and the group gathered at the entrance of E. Cullen. After a short introduction, the proceedings began. Each fraternity, from smallest to largest, gave a roll call of their pledges. When their names were called, the pledges would walk down the steps, rub the cougar statue’s paw and join their respective fraternities. Once all new members were introduced, the fraternities chanted. “It’s the chapter’s way of showing all the hard work they put into the recruitment part of the year,” said Zach Irons, vice president of the Interfraternity Council. “Chapters with the largest pledge class get a reward later on in the semester.” Compared to last semester, there was a 33 percent increase in incoming members. “We’re really excited about it,” said Jason Bergeron, the director at the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life. “Men and women are wanting to be more involved and wanting to join more student organizations. Fraternity and Sorority membership has grown because of that. When a group has more membership, it allows for them to contribute back more.” arts@thedailycougar.com

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