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CRIME

Suspect arrested in UH robbery Julie Heffler News editor, The Daily Cougar

At 3 a.m. Tuesday, police arrested a suspect in the robbery of the Calhoun Lofts convenience store. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Terrance Anderson after a car chase Tuesday, said the UH Department of Public Safety in an email. The chase ended when the suspect’s vehicle flipped over several times. He was taken by Life Flight to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston where he now remains in custody of the Sheriff’s Office. UHDPS was unable to comment on the status of his injuries but did say his condition is serious. Two female passengers were in the car with Anderson and were hospitalized after receiving non-life-

threatening injuries, UHDPS said. “We have no reason to believe (the female passengers) were associated with the on-campus incident,” said UH Police spokesperson Lt. Bret Collier in an email. It is not known at this time whether Anderson was connected with UH, police said. “He neither lived nearby nor attended the University,” Collier said. Additionally, the two suspects that were apprehended for questioning on Monday in relation to the robbery were not charged with any crimes, Collier said. The systems established after the previous string of on-campus robberies helped UHDPS locate the suspect in a timely fashion. “Several aggressive measures

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UH alumnus held captive LIFE+ARTS UH Chief of Police Ceaser Moore spoke at a press conference on Monday on the robbery. | File Photo/The Daily Cougar were taken following the previous robberies. These are still in place, and were useful in bringing Anderson swiftly to justice,” Collier said in an email. “The task force that was

developed recently was among the first to respond to the incident and saw the case through to conclusion in a matter of hours. We are ROBBERY continues on page 3

HISTORY

Holocaust Torah makes UH home

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Rebecca Hennes Staff Writer

UH faculty, alumni, students of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and the Houston Jewish community recently dedicated a specially designed Plexiglas case to display the Holocaust Torah No. 1518 in the Special Collections Room of the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library. The artifact is one of 1,564 Torah scrolls gathered by the Memorial Scrolls Committee of the Westminster Synagogue of London in 1964, after the end of World War II, UH said in a press release. “It is important for something like this, which is really a living document for the Jewish community, to be seen as something that is appreciated,” said Rabbi Kenny Weiss, executive director of the Houston Hillel. UH English professor Irving Rothman was one of the main benefactors who worked to obtain the Torah in 1976 and is also responsible for the project to raise funds for a new display case. Previously, the document was only brought out for Jewish holiday services. After he started teaching JewishAmerican literature, Rothman discovered that none of his students were aware of the Torah being preserved on campus and decided it was

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Brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, Jason Bravman and Matthew Boutin-Bloomberg (right) and Yuval Klein (left), pose for a picture in front of the Torah. | Image courtesy of Yuval Klein

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TOMORROW imperative to make arrangements to have it permanently displayed. “I wrote letters in March 2012 to Jewish faculty on campus and others I thought would be interested in making donations for the construction of the display case. Responses were quick,” Rothman said. Rothman said he was also responsible for locating a plastics fabricator who could design and build the case, which required ultra-violet acrylic to

prevent light from harming the ink on the Torah. The special design also enables readers to turn the Torah to different pages while in the display case. “The Torah is really an impressive thing for students to see. They are able to see what a book would look like before printing, when people had to inscribe each letter by hand,” Rothman said. As a literary artifact, the Torah

represents more than 2,000 years of scribal tradition, with Jews throughout the world reading the codified five books of Moses. The Torah describes the history of the Jews and the religious perception of world history with Judaism considered a religious civilization. “The Torah is a symbol of Jewish student life at the University of TORAH continues on page 3

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FACULTY

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History faculty member Frank Holt writes about ancient Afghanistan and cognitive numismatics.

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A UH history professor explores the story behind an ancient civilization in his new book, “Lost World of the Golden King: In Search of Ancient Afghanistan.” In the book, professor Frank Holt explains cognitive numismatics — understanding the civilization’s language based on its coins. Holt said cognitive numismatics helped him develop a story covering two centuries of Bactria history, beginning with the colonization by remnants of Alexander the Great’s army and ending with the kingdom’s collapse after a series of nomadic invasions. “I think of the coin as the original data disk,” Holt said. “Instead of studying the Kings and Queens, I studied the people who actually crafted the coin. The coin shows mistakes the Greeks made that betrayed their identity.” “Lost World” describes how newly unearthed archaeological evidence and the language behind the Greek coin contributed to the rediscovery of 18th and 19th century Afghanistan. The methodologies of numismatics and historical writings of the 20th century led to the discovery of one city out of the thousands that have been discovered, revealing buildings, a temple and a treasury. “Dr. Ho l t i s a n a m a z i n g

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colleague,” said Associate Professor Raul Ramos, director of undergraduate studies. “With history, everyone writes and studies different time periods, and Holt has made the ancient world accessible to others.” Holt has studied history for more than 30 years, traveling to see museum collections in places such as Athens, London and New York, he said. In 2007, Holt attended a conference in Paris that inspired him to write the book. “There are two things readers should keep in mind,” Ramos said. “The first — Dr. Holt told a story never told. The second is he is very thoughtful about his methodology. He does not take the study for face value, and people could learn a lot from his methodology.” The difficulty with studying this time period is that few documents remain that can chronicle it, Ramos said. Holt got around this problem by studying the culture’s coins, he said. “I want people to understand and love the detective work behind ancient Greek history,” Holt said. “It is mind-boggling to understand how these cultures interact and how it is very relevant with today and our society.” Holt’s book is available at local bookstores and online retailers.

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FACULTY

Researchers work to solve overheating problem Zachary Burton Staff Writer

Recent work at UH has made strides in the management of heat in modern technology — a problem that has persisted over the past two decades. As devices and equipment grow smaller, they leave less amount of space for heat to dissipate, creating the issue of overheating, said Dong Liu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering. Liu teamed up with associate professor Ronggui Yang of the University of Colorado at Boulder and G.P. “Bud” Peterson, president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, to research this problem. Liu said the three educators are the only experts working on this technology in the United States. “This work is the fruit of a collaborative research. (Our work) is the very first effort in this literature,” Liu said. The Defense Advanced Research

Projects Agency helped fund the project. The money was awarded to the University of Colorado but is utilized by all parties involved. The team worked collaboratively to create nanowire, a new type of microchannel, which transfers the heat. “Electronics cooling applications require cooling devices of small form factor and low power consumptions but with ultra-high heat dissipation capability,” Liu said. “Previously, nanowires have been used as a coating on plain surfaces to enhance boiling heat transfer. Our nanowires are monolithically integrated in the microchannels; they are synthesized within the 3D microchannels.” Their research utilizes a technique called flow boiling. “Flow boiling is a heat transfer process where the coolant is pumped through the flow channels and undergoes liquid-vapor phase change,” Liu said. “When combined with

Equiptment is spawrled acroos the lab where researches develop the nanowire. | Rebekah Stearns/The Daily Cougar microchannels, these are very attractive features for compact cooling systems. However, flow boiling may become very unstable in microchannels.” With the new technology, nanowires significantly enhance the flow boiling heat transfer and suppress common factors such as

unpredictability and instability, Liu said. It does this by providing enough sites for nucleation — a process where phase change occurs — and facilitating capillary rewetting of the boiling surface. The research was published in Nano Letters, a monthly peerreviewed journal published by the

American Chemical Society. Liu said he intends to carry on with this work and wishes to continue designing advanced cooling systems for 3D electronics. Yang and Peterson were not available for comment. news@thedailycougar.com

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considering ways to further expand the scope and effectiveness of that task force.” Collier said that UHDPS is looking at improving the current crime prevention systems on campus. “We are also looking at security and safety systems on campus and making sure they all are helping us identify incidents and respond quickly,” Collier said. “Those would be the cameras, the call boxes and the emergency notification system that notifies students when incidents

occur.” At about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, a black male robbed a Calhoun Lofts Cougar Xpress Market clerk and escaped in a stolen truck. The man acted as if he was carrying a weapon, though none of the witnesses reported seeing a gun, UH Chief of Police Ceasar Moore said. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office was not available for comment.

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Houston,” Weiss said. “As a Torah rescued from the Holocaust, it represents Jewish continuity.” Torahs confiscated during the Holocaust were torn and mutilated, Rothman said. The Prague Holocaust Torah reveals multiple leaves with small and large patches, as well as new lettering inscribed according to tradition. Rothman said it is important for the world to never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and the forces still in the world that wish to exterminate

Jews. “It is shocking in the 21st century to read about people who want to slaughter Jews and bring about another Holocaust,” Rothman said. “That is why it is important to let people know about the past, so that it won’t repeat itself. The 20th century proved to be the bloodiest century in the history of the world — no repetition should be allowed in the present world.” news@thedailycougar.com

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OPINION

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

Kidnapped UH alumnus localizes global atrocity Surfaced video of freelance journalist Austin Tice raises more alarm about Syria Nick Bell Opinion columnist

ustin Tice, UH alumnus and former Daily Cougar staffer, hadn’t been heard from in weeks since he left as a freelance journalist to report on the conflict in Syria. But on Oct. 2, a frightening video surfaced of what is believed to be a group of pro-Assad militants, escorting Tice through the mountains. Tice had described Syria as a place where “every single day people here lay down their own (lives) for the sake of others.” Tice Tice wanted to be around these rebel fighters because he felt he was performing a service for the sake of others, not just as a journalist. As we honor military personnel protecting us from aggression in foreign regions, we must not forget that those who collected the information have been protecting us from our own lack of knowledge. Without journalists like Tice, Bashar al-Assad’s press releases would be the only news we’d receive. Syria rarely lets any reporters past its borders, therefore Tice should have known the risks before entering the country. However, reviewing his interviews and writings doesn’t suggest that the Free Syrian Army is the cause of his disappearance. The prevailing idea that the Syrian government is holding Tice captive under the circumstances shown in the video paints a picture of Syria as a country riddled with inhumanity. If that’s

While on assignment, Austin Tice photographed Syria. The photo above was taken on Aug. 1, 2012. A group of volunteers in Darraya, Syria is cleaning the main city street after government services were cut off from the suburb. | From Austin Tice’s Twitter account (@Austin_Tice) how the Syrian government treats an American reporter, what goes unreported inside Syria’s border can only be imagined. On both sides of the conflict, it is disgusting to see the number of journalists reported kidnapped, tortured or murdered. When you

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kill or kidnap someone armed with only a means of communicating information for the people at large, the ones who you claim to be fighting for the protection of, it is the most baneful kind of hypocrisy. Whoever the perpetrators,

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harm journalists and reporters who seek to cover those conditions in the first place. We all want Tice home safe. Nick Bell is a media production senior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.

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SPORTS

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Largest ghost town in Texas While October means football on some campuses, UH student body was absent in the Cougars’ return home

The most notable absence in student attendance could be seen throughout the endzone bleachers which stretch from sections 209-216. | Rebekah Stearns/The Daily Cougar

Andrew Pate Sports editor

The combination of a woeful 1-3 start along with the hosting of North Texas was not enough to draw students out to Saturday’s 44-21 victory over the Mean Green at Robertson Stadium. With an announced attendance of 25,476 and a head count attendance of what was much less, the UH student body (the largest culprits) continued to effectively prove Longhorns and Aggies across the state justified in their reasoning (attendance) for UH not being admitted into the Big XII. This season, through two consecutive home games, attendance dropped below 30,000 and Saturday’s ticket sales were the lowest since Nov. 28, 2009, when 28,243 spectators attended the Bayou Bucket against Rice. Simply put, the student body is not interested in spending their time at Robertson Stadium unless UH is playing a marquee program or consistently winning games — neither of which are happening this season. Growing up in a small town in west Texas, football was a religion and upon my arrival to UH

it seemed second nature to find myself at Robertson Stadium on Saturdays — whether the university pushed gimmicks like free shirts or not — for the record, many of the 1,000 remained unclaimed. Maybe I should not be surprised. UH boasts students from many different cities, states and countries, and many students do not share my football-centric background. With a new stadium on the way expecting to hold 40,000 fans — an increase of 8,000 seats from the current model — the student body and fan base at large will be expected to attend games, through good and bad. Whatever theory you subscribe to that explains our suffering football attendance, do not expect a quick fix. This week, the combination of another low-key opponent

It could be worse On Nov. 30, 2002, the Cougars played their last game of a 5-7 season in front of 11,048 against the Louisville Cardinals. To date, it is the lowest attended UH football game at Robertson Stadium.

in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1-4) and an earlier than usual kickoff at 11 a.m., will likely lead to the same outcome — if not worse. sports@thedailycougar.com

THE LAST 17 HOME GAMES DATE

OPPONENT

ATTENDANCE

10/6/12 North Texas

25,476

9/8/12

Louisiana Tech

29,142

9/1/12

Texas State

32,207

12/3/11

Southern Miss

32,413

11/19/11 SMU

32,207

10/27/11 Rice

32,112

10/22/11 Marshall

32,107

10/8/11

East Carolina

30,126

9/24/11

Georgia State

32,005

9/3/11 UCLA 11/13/10 Tulsa

31,144 30,046

11/5/10

Central Florida

32,008

10/9/10

Mississippi State

32,067

9/25/10

Tulane

32,007

9/10/10

UTEP

32,119

9/4/10

Texas State

32,119

11/28/09 Rice

28,243

Student support was at a high point during last season’s 12-0 regular season. Attendance hovered at more than 30,000 every game. | File photo/The Daily Cougar

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Celebrity drag queen educates, entertains crowd Jessica Portillo Staff writer

The Council of Ethnic Organizations hosted “Divas of Diversity” Monday and invited celebrity drag queen Shangela Laquifa Wadley of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to

speak in the Houston Room at the University Center. Wadley, whose real name is D.J. Pierce, educated and entertained more than 100 students at the event. It was CEO’s second year hosting the

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event, and according to Marketing Director Armand Viscarri, the turnout was better than expected. “I’m really happy that so many people showed up,” Viscarri said. “We worked with the LGBT Center to

promote the event, and lots of people came, so we’ll be definitely working closer to them next year.” The audience was shown a short video DRAG continues on page 8

Jacob Kessinger fetches advice, popular dog destinations for canine owners

ccording to campus policy, no pets are allowed in housing and residence halls with the exception of fish aquariums that do not exceed 10 gallons. The only on campus apartment that allows pets is Cambridge Oaks Apartments. The Cambridge Oaks addendum enforces a 30-pound rule for all animals and a $10 fee. It also lists others, such as dogs and cats being required to be housebroken, where pets can urinate and where to feed them.

ouston is a great city for people and their canine companions. Dogs love the metropolitan area’s access to the beach, numerous parks and wide-open spaces reserved for the city’s favorite four-legged friends. With so many places to see and sniff, it can be difficult to narrow down where to go, but outstanding shelters and parks abound if one knows where to hunt for them.

BEST BREEDS: Native Houstonians know that it boils during the summer. When choosing a pet dog, it’s best to keep the weather in mind. Take special care of brachycephalic (pug-nosed) breeds such as French bulldogs, pugs and Boston terriers because they are susceptible to heat stroke. Double-coated, longhair or shaggy breeds like chows, huskies and malamutes can also overheat quickly. These caveats aside, here are the top three dog breeds for Houston.

Labra-doodle: Labra doodle: This hyp hypoallergenic poa designer breed has quickly risen in popularity in recent years. Labradoodles combine the fun, friendly and smart personality traits of a Labrador with the doodle es c mai nten maintenance free, hypoallergenic coat of a poodle. They love water, are great with kids and are easy to train. They won’t overheat quickly outside and won’t shed all ki ds a over your furniture inside – a labra-doodle is the perfect medium to large dog. o

Yorkshire terrier: Y Affectionately known as the yorkie, this popular small breed is a surprisingly hearty, friendly dog. Unlike some toy breeds that tend to have health problems or are reserved around people and other pets, yorkies are playful and tough, o making them great for those who don’t have a lot of room at home.

Mutt (Cross-breed, mixed-breed, mutt): Whatever people like to call them, these happy accidents are not so much a breed as they are the unplanned canine result of nature taking its course. Mutts come in all shapes, sizes and dispositions and often have fewer health problems than pure or designer breeds. Virtually no two look alike — each is a one-of-a-kind creature. Best of all, mutts can be adopted at many shelters for free.

BEST PARKS:

Dogs need exercise, regardless of age or size. The best places for them to socialize are dog parks. A good park has plenty of benches, shade, water fountains and a double-gated entry.

Boneyard Dog Park and Drinkery:

Boneyard Dog Park and Drinkery: The Boneyard, which is the best in Houston, combines all the amenities of a dog park with the fun of a beer and wine bar. Hang out with fellow owners and watch the dogs do their thing with an ice cold microbrew in hand. An electronic dog wash station and some of Houston’s best food trucks round out this dynamic pet experience. Address: 8150 Washington Ave.

Danny Jackson Dog Park: This huge park includes two separate spaces for both small and large dogs. The real draw for dog lovers is the in-ground, concrete pool for their waterloving pets. This pool is just deep enough for larger breeds to swim in, but not so deep as to become a danger. Danny Jackson is always a popular destination for dog owners. Address: 4700 Westpark Dr.

Millie Bush Bark Park: West Oaks, Millie Bush Bark Park features two huge man-made

BEST SHELTERS:

With many animals needing homes, the number of shelters has increased considerably in Houston. Some of which are no-kill and only euthanize incurably sick or dangerous animals.

Friends for Life: Friends for Life is an organization that aims to reduce animal overpopulation through education and rehabilitation. This non-proﬁt, no-kill, volunteer-based assocation also provides rescues with a new, state of the art, green shelter building that is the ﬁrst of its kind in Houston. Shelter address: 107 E. 22nd St. Phone: 713-863-9835 Website: nokill1.org

Citizen for Animal Protection

Citizens for Animal Protection: CAP has been improving the Houston shelter system since 1972. Along with providing shelter for dogs, this organization offers other forward-thinking programs such as pet facilitated therapy, housing elderly hospital pet patients and is regarded as Houston’s ﬁrst feral cat assistance program. Address: 17555 Katy Fwy. Phone: 281-497-0591

Website: cap4pets.org lakes for both large and small dogs. Millie Bush has a shaded pavilion area where owners can sit and includes faux ﬁre hydrants for their companions. Barrio Dogs of Houston: Barrio dogs focuses on prevention of animal cruelty and neglect Address: 16756 Westheimer Pkwy. by educating low-income residents through numerous outreach programs. While Barrio Dogs does not have a physical shelter, rescued pets are fostered by individual volunteers until a home can be found. Design by Farah Hasnie | The Daily Cougar Website: barriodogs.org

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about Wadley and her experience with different media outlets. After the viral introduction, the queen herself stepped on stage to discuss her life and how it led her from Paris, Texas to appearing on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and many other TV shows. She emphasized the importance of accepting and loving oneself. “The hardest part for me was accepting that I was different,” said Wadley. “Once I accepted who I was and loved myself, I was able to achieve what I wanted.” Wadley answered the audience’s questions ranging from drag queen advice to family issues. She revealed that her family found out about her dressing in drag from watching TV. Her mother was OK with the news, but the explanation to Wadley’s grandmother was difficult. Wadley explained that, like Robin Williams in “Mrs. Doubtfire” and Eddie Murphy in “The Nutty Professor,” she plays a character and does not dress up in drag for everyday errands. Wadley later switched outfits for a lipsynced performance of Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls).” She did not limit her dancing strictly to the stage either, as she continued to wow the audience with her showcase. She moved in the aisles, interacted with attendees and then hopped back on stage — all in high-heeled boots. Later, Wadley gave a few members of the audience a step-by-step demonstration

The Council of Ethnic Organizations invited students to the Houston room to hear drag queen Shangela Laquifa Wadly lecture about topics concerning the LGBT youth. | Catherine Lara/The Daily Cougar of how to perform her signature move, the “Death Drop.” Instructions included everything from hand placement to landing positions. Wadley concluded the event by signing autographs and taking pictures. “I was so excited to go to UH and do this

event because this campus is so diverse,” Wadley said. “I would be more than happy to come back — and a huge shout-out to President Khator and CEO for having me.” arts@thedailycougar.com

Shangela Laquifa Wadly, who appeared on seasons two and three of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” discussed her experience with drag and interacted with the audience with a performance. | Catherine Lara/The Daily Cougar

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