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Pharmacy students place 2nd Demetrious Mahone Staff writer

advocacy for middle class, Mixon said. “She told me once that she was a fan of middle class values: hard work, honesty and upward mobility,” Mixon said. “One of her first projects was in bankruptcy law. These corporations were taking bankruptcy

The UH chapter of National Community Pharmacists Association was awarded second place for the National Chapter of the Year and the Trade Exposition during the annual National Community Pharmacists Association Convention in San Diego. NCPA focuses on developing community leadership and community-oriented public health projects in the pharmaceutical field. “The UH chapter of the NCPA is growing at a tremendous rate on the local and national level,” said chapter president Tam Khac Nguyen. “Whether they are interested in starting their own pharmacy, working for an independent or in pharmacy management, the NCPA can provide members with invaluable experience and guidance to help them succeed.” The chapter went from finishing in the top 10 in 2011 to second place this year under the leadership of third year pharmacy doctoral student and former president Bobby Clay. “As president, I wanted to bring something different to our organization that no other college of pharmacy organization was doing,” Clay said. “To make it to the top 10, chapters go up against 90 chapters and must have innovated and diverse events, as well as consistent impacts on the students as well as the community.” Clay created the NCPA professional development series, a program intended for students to develop skills through workshops by visiting some of the top pharmacies in Texas and talking with the owners. In addition to the chapters accomplishments, several members were acknowledged for their own achievements. “ T h e U H N C PA c h a p t e r

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UH football players showed support against Tulsa for their senior teammate D.J. Hayden who was hospitalized after suffering a life-threatening injury when he collided with a player during practice. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar

A walking miracle Teammates inspired by D.J. Hayden’s challenging path to recovery Christopher Shelton Assistant sports editor

Senior cornerback D.J. Hayden was wheeled to the door of the Carl Lewis Auditorium in the Athletics/ Alumni Center, but he walked in, surprising his teammates. “Seeing him come in walking — at first he was laying in the (hospital) bed, and he was down — so seeing him walk in on his own with a smile on his face — I think it brought life to everybody,” said senior linebacker Phillip Steward. “This week is going to be a good week because D.J. made it through this tragedy. We shouldn’t be complaining about little stuff.” Hayden gave the same reassuring message to fans who are concerned about him. “Never stop praying, and I’m OK,”

Hayden said in a text message. “I’m just a little sore, and I’m in the healing process now.” Hayden was released from the hospital Monday after he suffered a life-threatening injury. He tore his inferior vena cava at practice when he collided with another player. According to Head Team Physician Dr. Walter Lowe, only 5 percent of those who sustain this injury survive. After his release, Hayden asked head coach Tony Levine if he could deliver a message to the players. He told his teammates not to take things for granted because one moment can change a season or, in his case, a life. Hayden spoke for 15 minutes before a team meeting and cried. When the speech concluded, his

teammates gave him a standing ovation and a group hug, Steward said. Hayden’s injury has affected Levine directly because the team is like his family, and the players are his kids, he said. “I look at our 125 football student-athletes the same way I look at my four children,” Levine said. “Getting in my truck, driving over to the hospital, waiting for the surgeon to come out and say where your child is at and how he’s done — that’s real life, as my dad would say.” Steward and Hayden’s personal lives have changed in the wake of Hayden’s injury, too. Hayden returned to the home he shares with teammate Steward on Monday with a new addition. Hayden’s mother has HAYDEN continues on page5

First UH alumna reaches U.S. Senate Julie Heffler News editor

UH alumna Elizabeth Warren was elected to the U.S. Mass. Senate seat Nov. 6. At 53.7 percent to 46.3 percent, Warren defeated moderate Republican and incumbent Scott Brown, said Nate Silver’s 538 blog sponsored by the New York Times.

“I stayed up on election night, until both of the elections I cared about were over — her’s and the president’s race,” said UH Law Center professor John Mixon, Warren’s colleague during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. “From afar, I contributed to her campaign. I am delighted that she won her race.” Warren has been known for her

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CORRECTION In Tuesday’s front page article, the Phi Beta Sigma event was described in the second paragraph as a Homecoming event. It was not a part of the official Homecoming Week program.

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NEWS

Performance hall upgrades UC staff aims to renovate Houston Room Jacob Kessinger Contributing reporter

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The Houston Room – University Center’s premier event auditorium – will soon be undergoing a massive face-lift as part of the UC Transformation Project. Several upgrades are necessary to keep the room up-to-code, but also to improve functionality and aesthetics said Keith Kowalka, assistant vice president for Student Affairs. Several options are up for discussion. “One of the add-alternates is replacing all the carpet, replacing the room dividers, upgrading the stage, refurbishing the floor and doing some enhancements to the AV booth to make it more efficient,” Kowalka said. Technicians that work with the Houston Room’s AV booth have a hard time with the current system, Kowalka said. “It has three windows, and the windows on the end are on the same track. You can only open a third of the windows at any one time,” Kowalka said. “They have to stick their heads out the window to hear what’s going on in the room.” A wide variety of events from conferences to magic shows take place there, Kowalka said. Aside from charging for the AV system and the staff to support it, the room is free for student events. “We have step shows in there. We have concerts. We have poetry readings. It’s really a potpourri room,” Kowalka said. Hugo Soto, supply-chain management junior, thinks the room is in

good condition, but assumed that the Houston Room would be renovated along with the UC renovations. “The room was in good condition,” Soto said. “I’ve been there multiple times, for the Gong Show and I’ve also attended other events there.” According to the report the division of Student Affairs submitted to the Student Fees Advisory Committee this year, the projected cost for its renovation is $900,000. However, the exact figure has not yet been reached, Kowalka said. “We have to get a set price on that add-alternate as well as several others,” Kowalka said. “We won’t know, actually, until January what components will be able to be included in the Houston Room full renovation.” Anh Mai, public relations senior, did not notice anything physically wrong with the room during an event, but said he saw the people presenting the show having issues with the sound system. “I feel that it was really nice. It had really high-tech equipment. There are two large TVs up there and it does not look like it deserves so much money,” Mai said. “There were some technical problems with the TVs, some more with the microphones and the musics, but I think that was more a problem with the people operating it back stage.” Beau McGlasson, liberal studies freshman, said he was surprised to hear that the Houston Room was in need of renovation. “It’s a nice-size space,” he said. “I was perfectly fine with it.” news@thedailycougar.com

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College of Technology enhanced The Daily Cougar will be profiling one of UH’s colleges on the first Wednesday of every month this year. Check back Dec. 5 for the next installment of the series The usual profile was postponed because of the Nov. 6 election. (Clockwise from top left) Kyle Nye, digital media sophomore, is working on his project. Victoria Dao (middle), fine arts senior, works with her professor. A printer in the College of Technology. Erika Gonzalez (left), digital media junior, Victoria Dao and Wardah Saleem (right), digital media senior, all work together on a project. Function generators are used to generate different kinds of wave forms. Trent Daley, an electrical power engineering technology junior, works in his electrical circuits class, testing a power supply circuit. | Hendrick Rosemond/The Daily Cougar

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without thought — no problem. So if it was OK for the corporations, why not for wage earners?” Her involvement in bankruptcy law was well-known, but her desire to go into politics was not, said law professor Douglas Moll, former student of Warren when she taught at Harvard University. “She was excellent. She was one of those teachers who win the teacher-of-the-year award every other year and for a good reason. She really has a personality and is funny. She was very good at facilitating discussion,” Moll said.

“I did not see (her political career) coming.” Warren is the first UH graduate to make it to the U.S. Senate. She was always proud of her past, Mixon said. “She is not sensitive at all about her past; her folks being lower middle class workers was OK,” Mixon said. “They were not rich by any means. She was proud of her upward mobility.” She not only went to UH, but she also taught at the Law Center before she went to teach at Harvard. “She was an excellent teacher when she was with us,” Mixon said.

“She was an outstanding teacher when she was at Harvard. She was one of their best teachers.” As former student of Warren, Moll said he found her very engaging, and her career in the Senate will be successful. “I thought (her election) was great. She is going to be excellent because she is extremely driven, hard working and personable, which I think is probably necessary,” Moll said. “Some teachers have energy that is contagious and are very good in the classroom. Her energy is, in fact, contagious.” news@thedailycougar.com

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currently has two students holding positions on the national Student Leadership council — Zeke Medina, SLC president and Clay, SLC Junior Member,” Nguyen said. Third year pharmacy student and NPCA member Danielle Stifter was among students recognized as Outstanding Chapter Members of the Year.

“I am extremely humbled and honored beyond words,” Stifter said. “ We all put an enormous amount of effort into becoming one of the top three chapters in the nation, and I strove to serve my position to the best of my ability.” Clay also received a national presidential scholarship from the NCPA Foundation during the convention. “Through our efforts, students

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really connected with the chapter and helped propel us into the number two spot in the nation, garnering recognition for our college and for the University of Houston,” Clay said. “ We want students across the country to see that UH College of Pharmacy provides an environment for growth and development.”

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Texans need a lesson on secession As of Tuesday, a Texas petition to secede from the United States has garnered around 81,000 signatures James Wang Staff columnist

petition has traveled around the Lone Star State seeking federal permission to withdraw from the union. There are a few things that must be assumed. First, Texas is the greatest state in the union. Second, Texas is the strongest state in the union. Third, Texas has the best citizens, servicemen and public servants in the union. It is an absolute and appalling shame that any true Texan would advocate secession from the U.S. Disregard the fact that secessionist talk is about a hundred fifty or so years late at this point. To turn tail and run all over a petty election is anti-American and anti-Texan. It’s no secret that Texans view themselves as high and mighty and they have the numbers to back it up. Almost one-third of U.S. Marines come from Texas. Fort Hood is one of the largest military installations in the nation and has the firepower to take over a small country if it wanted to. According to the petition, Texas could also muscle other countries out with our economic prowess given that it has the 15th largest economy in the world. Going along with the assumption that Texas is the best state in the union, it is doubtless it will thrive as a sovereign republic. With this assumption in mind, it makes Texans cowards. The U.S. was founded on the principle that it is better to fight foreign tyranny and oppression together than to do so individually. The Constitution was drawn from the belief that to form a

stronger and more perfect union, we must combine our strengths under a single federal government so we do not expose our weaknesses to the enemy. With the entire country weak and the economy stagnant, for Texas to turn its back on our brothers and sisters is disgusting. Those who support Texas secession and sovereignty must remember why they want to become an independent nation. The unique Texas culture comes with an attitude of stubborn defiance in the face of adversity and hardship. These secessionists have forgotten our greatest legends. They’ve forgotten the Alamo, where outnumbered and outgunned Texans stood their ground despite having the chance to leave with their lives. They’ve forgotten Goliad, where Texans were murdered in cold blood by a ruthless tyrant. On top of that, they’ve forgotten previous Texans who fought for the U.S. in the world wars. These secessionists are traitors and backstabbers. This is not to say the secessionists don’t have my sympathy. It’s clear that the rest of the nation looks down on our great state. Californians and New Yorkers sneer at Texans and paint them as backwards rubes who ride horses to Walmart. New media has enforced the image of fat, lazy and racist rednecks who marry their sisters and sleep with their cattle. I’d like nothing more than to shove Texas sovereignty in their faces and politely advise them to perform a sexually impossible act with themselves. Despite this, running away from the fight is not how Texans do things.

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The petition has garnered widespread support since its introduction Friday. Monday morning, the petition had about 16,000 signatures. Tuesdayevening, there were 81,000. It is sad to see so many Texans ready to run from a fight even when they have the upper hand. They forget the Texas exceptionalism that inspired secessionist dreams in the first place. One day, and hopefully that day never comes, Texas may

secede from the U.S. once it has been shown there is no longer a United States to belong to. The only legitimate reason for secession is repeated abuse and neglect by the federal government. The U.S. is neither decaying nor improving. It remains stagnant. The fight can still be won and Texans can still lead the way. Texas is not alone in the secessionist struggle. According to The Huffington Post, Louisiana

has also passed the 25,000 signatures required for a White House response. Several other state across the nation are exceeding 20,000 signatures. The eyes of America are upon Texas, and it is time to show that Texas colors are the same as America’s. And those colors just don’t run. James Wang is a history sophomore and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.

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moved in to help. “We have a momma at the house now,” Steward said. “With her being around, the house is going to be clean — or cleaner than it has been. We’re going to have some home-cooked meals. It’s going to be nice having her around.” The week’s emotions were tough for UH players, especially those in the secondary, to deal with amidst the distractions and pressures of Homecoming Week. The Cougars still have to travel to Marshall on Saturday for a game they have to win if they want to become bowl-eligible. Redshirt junior defensive back Thomas Bates filled in for Hayden last week. He was tested early but provided energy to the defense and played well, Steward said. Junior cornerback Zachary McMillian, Hayden’s roommate on the road, said Hayden’s appearance at the Athletics/Alumni Center helped him deal with the severity of the situation. “When he came back, you could see everybody had a sigh of relief

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to see that he is back and walking around,” McMillian said. “It’s amazing to me that he is walking around after having such a major surgery. It speaks to what kind of man he is.” Lowe said he has progressed well, but even after being able to walk, Hayden still has a long road ahead. He said Hayden’s sternum will heal in about three months, and he can resume normal activities in three to four months. “I go back to last Tuesday when, after stretching, when we called the team together for huddle. D.J. gave them a 30-second motivational talk, broke them down and then they split up into their groups,” Levine said. “The first part of practice, 20 minutes later, a collision occurs and his life changes.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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On the third day... On-campus Christians gathered outside the library on Monday to begin 72 hours of consecutive prayer Desiree Alvarez Staff writer

Students and ministries on campus united on Monday to host a 72-hour prayer event in front of M.D. Anderson Memorial Library. Susie Sawchak, a full-time employee of Campus House of Prayer, noted that the event was held every semester since Spring 2010. “We did a kickoff last night,” Sawchak said. “We want to pray for and bless this campus. There can also be individual prayer where one can just take an hour to take

the time to pray.” Any person from any religion or faith were welcome to join the prayer event according to English senior Allison Gray, who plans on attending the event everyday in hopes that many other students will participate. “We have different workshops going on throughout the day, on different topics. We also have worship times,” Gray said. “It’s a place that’s open to everyone in the University where they can just come pray or ask for prayer.” Technology junior Samantha Flores happened to stumble upon the group on her way to class. Flores jokingly mentioned that she felt so at peace with the group that she thought about skipping class. “We need to exercise our rights.

It seems like our country is on a slippery slope where our rights are just fading away everyday,” Flores said. The number of students substantially grew as they gathered around the circle to play music and give prayer requests. Even during the cold night, passers-by felt inclined to join. Flores said the atmosphere of the prayer group is meditative and welcoming, especially for study time. “It’s also just nice to pray with other students,” Flores said. “Sometimes I feel like I’m a minority here, so it’s nice to know that there are like-minded individuals around.” The prayer event will last until the end of today. arts@thedailycougar.com

FILM REVIEW

The history of a movement Hubbard’s documentary follows ACT UP’s struggle against AIDS during the 1980s Patrick Larose Staff writer

“United in Anger: A History of ACT UP,” a documentary by Jim Hubbard was screened by the Blaffer Art Museum during the Houston Cinema Arts Festival and educated students about a

diminished Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender organization in the Honors College on Friday. The film traces the history of the activist group AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power from its conception in 1987 to the present. The group formed as a reaction

to a feeling of abandonment from the U.S. government during the AIDS crisis in the 1980s when the disease was misrepresented and untreated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Hubbard constructs his documentary as an oral history of ACT UP and this is where the documentary finds its heart. He does a mixture of interviews with the people originally involved in the activist group and overlay their words with archival footage from the actual demonstrations and meetings. Through these images and interviews, the documentary is able to create a tragic yet inspiring sense of the people who were fighting for their lives. They were protesting in an age when AIDS was lethal — 80 percent of those diagnosed were dead within two years. The director manages to capture this desperate atmosphere as he immerses the audience into the demonstrations as they were happening and makes the issue inescapable. Viewers can hear the protesters shout earnestly in the street, “You are killing us.” The film raises the issue above a political message and into a

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humanistic issue. It hits many emotional notes as it shows the protestors and demonstrations in the street. They make an attempt to change and save themselves only to see a title scroll beneath them that gave their names and date of death just a few years later. The film does have some managing issues with an intrusive timeline and strange music that would suddenly appear between footage to move the documentary forward to the next protest. The bright colors and electronic music seemed to clash with the tone of the film and could have been handled differently. Yet whatever transitory flaws the film had, it couldn’t shake the earnestness in the protesters’ voices, the tragedy of a criminally untaught time, and most importantly, the unending relevancy of the issues the film brings. With “United in Anger: A History of ACT UP,” Hubbard reminds people just how long these debates have raged on and how important they are to solve.