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Bauer students witness history Four UH interns working in D.C. for the semester attend the inauguration
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Four Houston Cougars stood in the middle of a crowd of thousands at the 57th presidential inauguration to view the historical event. Jason John, Tracy Do, Vanessa Salinas and Nadine Tavera attended a series of events during the inauguration from the Inauguration Parade to a poem presented by poet Richard Blanco, until the delivery of President Barack Obama’s speech. “Besides the opportunity to hear (President) Obama’s wonderful speech, I enjoyed hearing all the artists perform. It was really crowded and took almost an hour to get there, but it was a great experience,” business finance junior John said. “As constituents of her district, the four of us were invited to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s private watch party in her congressional office on Inauguration Day. I was so excited to be a part of history
GLOBAL holds first meeting SPORTS The interns, Vanessa Salinas, Tracy Do, Nadine Tavera and Jason John, see historical landmarks like the U.S. Capital Hall Building on a daily basis. | Bauer Ticker in the making.” The four interns were selected through a rigorous application process, John said. It’s a full-time 12 to
14 week internship, which began at the beginning of January. “The four of us were selected to intern in (Washington) D.C. at an
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WORLD
Former Cougar falls in Algerian siege Natalie Harms News editor
The four-day hostage crisis in an Algerian natural gas facility concluded Saturday when the nation’s military wiped out the remaining terrorists. The death toll continues to rise, and as of Monday, had reached nearly 37. Among the victims was UH alumnus and BP sales operation coordinator Frederick Buttaccio, class of 1976, who was confirmed dead Friday. “ We a r e very saddened at the loss of Frederick Frederick Buttaccio. Any Buttaccio
time we lose a member of our Cougar family, we are saddened,” said president and CEO of UH Alumni Association Mike Pede. “And when we lose a Cougar in such a tragic fashion, it affects us in profound ways. Our prayers go out to Frederick’s family and every family effected by this incident in Algeria,” Pede said. FOXnews.com reported that Buttaccio, 58, suffered a heart attack following the invasion of the In Amenas natural gas facility in the Sahara Dessert early Wednesday morning. BP, which helped operate the plant, reports that some employees are still missing. The uprising, led by terrorists linked to al-Qaida, was stifled by the Algerian military Saturday. BBC reported 25 bodies found
Saturday but did not identify all as hostages. Sunday, the Associated Press reported the death toll as 81 and rising. Many bodies were so disfigured that their identities and allegiances were unclear. The terrorists were protesting French involvement in Mali, which is south of Algeria. Mali soldiers overthrew the government in March. The country has since descended into a state of unrest. France sent in air attacks and land raids in January. The mastermind behind the siege, Mokhtar Belmokhtar, reportedly planned the attack for two months, and the U.S. had limited knowledge of the attack beforehand, ABC News reports. The
Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Rep. Mike Rogers told ABC the committee knew of a group seeking western targets in Algeria. They were not aware of the Belmokhtar, 40, is referred to exact location. The follow- as “Mr. Marling days are boro” because sure to reveal of his cigarette m o r e i n f o r - smuggling. mation about the siege, the attackers and the countless victims of what is being called one of the worst hostage crises in history. news@thedailycougar.com
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CRIME REPORT The following is a partial report of campus crime between Jan. 13 and Saturday. All information is selected from the files of the UH Department of Public Safety. Information or questions regarding the cases below should be directed to UHDPS at (713) 743-3333.
Evading arrest – At 4:04 a.m. Jan. 13 at the Bayou Oaks Apartments, a visitor was arrested for evading arrest after running from UH Police Department officers. The visitor was transported to the Harris County Jail. The incident was cleared by arrest. Possession of marijuana – At 10:37 p.m. Jan. 13 at Calhoun Lofts, a student was arrested for possession of marijuana. The case is cleared by arrest. Harassment – At 8:22 a.m. Jan. 14 in the Roy G. Cullen building, a faculty member reported a former student was harassing him through email. The case is active. Theft – At 2:50 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Science & Research I building, a student reported someone stole his unattended and unsecured cellphone and keys. The case is inactive. Traffic offense – At 3:35 p.m. Jan. 14 in Lot 21B near the East Parking garage, a student reported someone struck his unattended vehicle and failed to leave the information required by law. The case is active. Theft – At 4:10 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Phillip Guthrie Hall breezeway, a staff member reported someone stole his unattended and unsecured cellphone and
keys. The case is inactive. Driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana – At 2:49 a.m. Jan. 15 at the corner of Elgin Street and the Gulf Freeway, a visitor was arrested for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana and then released to the Harris County Jail. The incident was cleared by arrest. Criminal mischief – At 3:29 p.m. on Jan. 15 in the Cambridge Oaks Parking Lot, a UH student reported someone removed four lug nuts from his tire. The incident occurred between 02:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The case is Active. Theft – At 4:13 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, a student reported someone stole his unattended and unsecured backpack. The case is active. Criminal mischief – At 12:20 a.m. Wednesday at Cullen Oaks Apartments, a student reported his unattended vehicle was vandalized. The case is inactive. Robbery – At 11:09 p.m. Friday in the 3100 block of Callie Street, two black males approached a student from behind and tackled him. They demanded his wallet and watch, and then left in an unknown direction on foot. No weapon was used. The investigation of this incident is ongoing.
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Students choose fall before spring Darlene Campos Staff writer
A quarter of freshmen choose to start their college careers in the spring, said a report by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, yet UH students have seemingly avoided this trend. “In looking at previous spring semesters, we really don’t see many freshmen taking the fall off and starting in the spring,� said Jeff Fuller, director of Student Recruitment at UH. “Typically, if they do, it’s because they missed our deadline or attended another college or university in the fall.� Fall enrollment at UH has steadily increased in the last three years. According to statistics determined by the UH Office of Institutional Research, Fall 2009 enrollment stood at 37,000 students. In Fall 2010, enrollment was at 38,752 students, and then it grew to 39,820 for Fall 2011. This past fall brought an enrollment of 40,747 students. In ten years, enrollment has risen by 6,000. “On average we enroll 3,400 new freshmen and 3,800 to 4,000 new transfers in the fall. In the spring, we enroll on average 200 new freshman and 2,000 to 2,300 new transfer students, so fall is our bigger entering semester for new students,� Fuller said. “Interest in the University of Houston continues to increase every year. With record application numbers each year, enrollment has increased in a way to meet the needs of students while also maintaining our strong academic profile of each
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and personal statement. The fact that it was inauguration year was a bonus,� John said. Students were assisted by the C. T. Bauer College of Business staff and Washington Intern Student Housing to discuss possible organizations they would be interested in working and find housing locations that would provide them access to the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, national malls, museums and art galleries. “The University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business has been phenomenal in guiding me through some of the biggest decisions of my career,� said finance junior Do. Do will be interning at the
entering class.� Entering students find UH appealing and can’t wait to start their college career here, Fuller said. “Students are choosing UH for a variety of reasons. TierOne recognition continues to attract students to UH because of our strong academic programs,� Fuller said. “Additionally, more student life on campus continues to resonate well with students and families when choosing where to enroll.� Students who choose spring can go through a level of anxiety since they may feel left out from their fallstarting classmates, Diverse said. Just because some UH students may choose fall, it does not mean their college experience will be any different for those who prefer to start in spring, said English junior Patrick Alcala.
“I started going to UH in the spring of 2011 because I finished my (associate’s) degree in December 2010,� Alcala said. “I didn’t really mind not going in the fall. The only thing that sucked about it was that it was cold on campus.� Whatever the reason for deferment, UH encourages enrollment sooner rather than later. “While we know every student admitted to UH can quickly find the right fit on our campus, students also may have additional life experiences that may prevent enrolling at UH right away,� Fuller said. “We work with students and families to ensure that they find the right balance for educational success and life experiences.� news@thedailycougar.com
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Financial Services Roundtable in the Housing Policy Council. She plans to pursue a law career. “The internship in (Washington) D.C. during this historical time is an honor and really opened my eyes up to the possibilities of finding a career that I am truly passionate about,� Do said. “Without a doubt, this program will build my experience in the corporate world. The opportunity to attend the inauguration was an honor, and I encourage students to take advantage of this internship in the future.� Salinas, a management information systems junior, wants to become a governmental systems analyst. “Our cyber-space security is so vital in today’s society that I am excited to shape the beginning of my career at University of Houston,� Salinas said.
Salinas is working for the Financial Services Roundtable in the communications department and hopes to learn a lot more about our county’s governmental affairs, our economy’s health, but most importantly how to become a contribution to the U.S. Tavera, a business finance senior, works at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — one building across from the White House, Tavera said. “I work with a great team in the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion,� Tavera said. “My favorite part about (Washington) D.C. so far is witnessing the inauguration and being surrounded by so much history. The architecture and monuments are breathtaking.� news@thedailycougar.com
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ften forgotten until the beginning of the semester, textbooks are an added insult to injury to the ever-increasing educational costs. Time has shown that these prices will likely never decrease with even some E-books becoming more expensive. The most shocking problem is the price differences between the campus bookstore and online sellers. Many students simply do not scour the Internet for future textbooks in the winter or summer break. Instead, they wait so they can ask the instructor if older versions of texts will suffice or see if they can find some old, dusty edition from the library. By that time, the best online deals are frequently gone, and they get stuck with more expensive online deals that may have damage. Despite these issues, websites like Amazon.com still offer better deals than the UH bookstore. The UH bookstore, and many other university bookstores, profit mainly because of their convenience. As a media productions junior, I often am saddled with texts that are constantly updated to suit the ever-changing world of film and television. The UH bookstore offers one of my communication books, “Video Basics 6,” at $206 new, $154.50 used or $73 rented. From an Amazon Marketplace seller — a third-party seller from whom Amazon earns a commission — the book can be found from $38.98 new and from $16.80 used. Another, “Audio in Media,” is offered at $231 new and $173 used at the bookstore. Again, through the Amazon Marketplace, I can find the book new
If high bookstore prices continue, students may decide to get their books in boxes sent by online retailers rather than in bags from the UH bokstore. | Wikimedia Commons starting at $121 or $90 used. This pattern repeats across the board for all majors. The price differences are shameful to UH. The sellers on Amazon’s Marketplace could care less about students, yet they are much more caring for our wallets than our own University retailer. Almost all purchases, under Amazon’s seller obligation policy, offer a 30-day money-back guarantee compared to the UH bookstore’s paltry and loaded return policy. This is not to say that UH and Barnes & Noble, its partner retailer, can’t make a profit, but with these prices, they are treating their students like strangers. This is even more evident when it comes to their buy-back
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service. They usually offer $10 to $30 for books that were bought at above a $100. I refuse to purchase anything from the UH bookstore, from textbooks to bluebooks. Even for selling, I can get nearly 75 percent of my book’s original cost through online buyers. I could donate them to the library or even prop up my desk with them. If not any of those options, I’d rather pull a “Fahrenheit 451” on my books and burn them. I’d do anything but contribute money to the University through these means. There are some legitimate excuses for price differences, but the bottom line is that students are being ripped off.
Occasionally there is some discussion on the overall high price of textbooks at other colleges. Some meetings are set up across campuses and some solutions are suggested, but nothing really happens. These bookstores may contend that they cannot buy directly from publishers and still compete with the prices of second-hand sellers, but that is their problem, not ours. As these strategies and prices continue, we as consumers should send a strong message by not patronizing them. Babak Hamidi is a media production junior and can be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
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New-look infield focuses on improving defense Andrew Pate Staff writer
In the second inning of his first game as an Iowa Western Community College freshman, redshirt sophomore Chris Waylock was forced to make an immediate shift from second baseman to shortstop after the team’s starter became injured. As a new addition to the Cougars’ program and with more time to prepare, Waylock Waylock has spent his off-season transitioning to his new home: third base. “Wherever a coach tells me to play it, I’m going to play because I want to be on the field. This is a new experience, but I’m going to play the best I can at that position,” Waylock said. “(During) the first week or two, I just sat up on the infield and let the ball get drilled to me. I wasn’t that great in the beginning, but after a week and a half or two weeks, it felt normal to me. It feels like I’ve been playing there for a while now.” Waylock is part of a UH infield that returns just one starter and is looking to rebound from allowing 97 errors a season ago, ranking last in Conference USA in fielding percentage (.955). For head baseball coach Todd Whitting, a former infielder, the answer to the Cougars’ woes is a combination of two areas. “You never see a team that has great pitching and bad defense (statistically), or bad pitching and great defense (statistically); it just doesn’t work that way,” Whitting said. While an associate head coach at TCU, Whitting’s squad set a school record with a .976 fielding percentage in 2008 and ranked within the top 10 in that category for two consecutive years. Waylock — who was named the Region Defensive Player of the Year the same season of his sudden shift to shortstop — is expected to play an intricate role in the squad’s defensive resurgence. “(In the past), a lot of other people out there and a lot of other teams and coaches doubted this team,” Waylock said. “(They think) that we’re not that talented or gifted, and this year we’re going to be. We have great
Head coach Todd Whitting expects competition for a spot in the starting rotation this season. Whitting said improved pitching will make the Cougars’ defense better because both are linked. | File photo/The Daily Cougar chemistry as a team, and we set high goals. One of our goals is to come out and win 30 games more than we did last year.” Elsewhere in the infield, the Cougars find themselves with five new prospects at the catching position, three of which are freshman. UH was also successful this off-season in adding junior college transfers Caleb Barker and Daniel Smith. “We did a great job through the recruiting process of finding what we thought was a top-flight junior college catcher in Caleb Barker and a couple of great high school catchers,” Whitting said. “Those guys have provided me a depth and talent at the position. It’s going to be real competitive at the top end of that.” Despite all of the new faces, Whitting is excited about the team’s shortstop position in particular, where depth is not expected to be a concern for the Cougars. “The thing I am fortunate to have is three pure shortstops,” Whitting said, referring to Waylock, junior transfer Frankie Ratcliff and freshman Josh Vidales. “What is a weakness on most ball clubs is the depth at shortstop, and we have
great depth there.” With just more than three weeks until opening day, confidence is riding high for the Waylock and the new-look Cougars. “This year, we’ve been talking about day one and the season every day we’ve led up to that,”
Waylock said. “We don’t have a doubt in our mind that we’re going to dominate that day, dominate that week or dominate that month. We owe it to our coaches and ourselves too.”
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anuel House was named Conference USA freshman of the week after leading the Cougars in scoring for the week against UCF and ECU. Against UCF, House picked up his first double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. He led the team with 22 points against ECU. — Rebekah Stearns/The Daily Cougar
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Students gravitate toward GLOBAL Aisha Bouredaben Contributing writer
The Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Alliance on campus had its first meeting Thursday in which students mingled with one another and listened to Lorraine Schroeder, program director of the LGBT Resource Center, who provided information about the center. The group will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday. “I’m very excited about GLOBAL this semester,” said Huy Truong, GLOBAL president and business junior. “The officers and I have strategically planned out every meeting and fundraising event.” Meetings are held in Room 250 of the University Center, but GLOBAL gathers at Calhoun Lofts on special occasions: game nights, movie nights and the highly
anticipated speed-dating event on Valentine’s Day. “I’ve been coming to GLOBAL since I was a freshman,” said biology sophomore Theodora Georgescu. “I enjoy the club because of the accepting environment and the fulfilling social interaction it provides.” GLOBAL is definitely an accommodating environment; colorful polka-dotted fliers around campus herald the group’s acceptance of all students, regardless of gender identity or sexuality. “I’m going to try to get more people to know about GLOBAL, to come and participate in our meetings and events,” Truong said. “I would like to bring more sophisticated guest speakers to educate our members about
GLOBAL treasurer and business sophomore Eric Pietsch shares the experience of being on a volunteer panel that speaks to students about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. | Aisha Bouderdaben/The Daily Cougar
the issues that our community faces,” he said, citing the rise in sexually transmitted diseases and ignorance about the transgender community as two examples. Schroeder is a long-time speaker for GLOBAL, constantly returning to remind students where the LGBT Resource Center is and how they can benefit from it. “I love attending the GLOBAL
meetings,” Schroeder said. “It is so refreshing to see all the students just being their LGBTQIA-selves (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual).” “It’s a great way to for new people to find friends and later get involved as leaders if they choose. Of course, students also learn about the activities at the
LGBT Resource Center. It’s a winwin situation for both of us.” The LGBT Resource Center, which is Room 279A in the UC, offers a lot to students, whether it is books and movies to check out, free information and condoms, an ear to listen or just a space for students to utilize in their free time. arts@thedailycougar.com
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“LIFE’S MOST PERSISTENT AND URGENT QUESTION IS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR OTHERS?”
Join the University of Houston family as we celebrate the life, legacy and vision of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
University Center – Houston Room Monday, January 28, 2013 Noon -1:00 p.m. (Doors open at 11:30 a.m.) Punch and light refreshments provided. Bring your lunch as we discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. followed by a roundtable discussion with students, faculty and staff.
The Daily Cougar
8 \\ Tuesday, January 22, 2013
LIFE & ARTS EDITOR
FOOD
Dip into the batter Jorge Porras Staff Writer
I have always associated the cold with breakfast foods; I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s the body’s natural incline to develop more insulation, but nothing hits the spot during some winter weather like some crepes, cheddar cheese grits and some brown sugar-glazed bacon. Not since bacon has there been such an incredibly simple addition to the first meal of the day as fried batter — waffles, pancakes, crepes or funnel cake. There are entire restaurants dedicated to it. Though every variation is unique, I cannot help but say that crepes are probably the best when done right. With its plethora of options for toppings and fillings to pair, the crepe is the most versatile
breakfast food. If there is any doubt, try making a pizza on a pancake or waffle, roll it up and tell me if that looks as good as a crepe in the same configuration. Grits are one of the many great bi-products of corn. What was once originally thought to be good enough only for peasants and a pig’s trough is now the American risotto. Much like the aborio rice dish, grits release starch into the water they are cooked in, creating this illusion that they are in a creamy sauce, a seemingly endless wave of velvet with a bite. Adding cheddar cheese or bacon will only make it better, definitely a side dish for my last meal. I feel like trying to argue against why a breakfast needs bacon would be the same as if you tried to argue why a bar shouldn’t serve beer. I
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CHEESY GRITS
SWEET BACON
Dig into this versatile staple 1 cup of all-purpose flour 3 eggs 2/3 cup of whole milk 1/2 cup of water 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. melted butter 1/2 lb. cream cheese. 1/2 cup of agave nectar
Add some zest to this southern classic 2 cups of milk 2 tbsp. of unsalted butter 4 ½ cups of water 2 cups of quick cooking grits 4 cups of sharp cheddar cheese
A little bit of sugar and everything nice 1 lb. of bacon, (thick cut) 1/2 cup of brown sugar
Heat water and milk to a low simmer in a large saucepan on medium heat, then slowly add the
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl with a
grits and begin whisking making sure nothing sticks
whisk until smooth. Heat a lightly oiled small non-
to the bottom of the pan until the contents of the
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, line a
stick pan on medium-high heat, then add about 1/4
pan has reach a thick consistency. Remove from
rimmed baking sheet with foil and lay a wire rack
of a cup of batter to the pan; tilt the pan to make
heat, add cheese and butter, stir till well-incorporat-
over it. Lay the bacon on the rack evenly spaced
sure that you are getting an even coat of batter.
ed then serve hot.
apart and evenly sprinkle the strips with the sugar,
Cook until lightly brown on one side, turn or flip,
then bake until crispy and glazed which should take
then cook for another 15 to 20 seconds to finish the
about 15 to 18 minute. Allow them to cool before
crepes and serve.
serving.
understand if your religious beliefs restrict you, but for everyone else, there is no reason not indulge in some succulent, crispy brown slices of unhealthy swine fat tissue. arts@thedailycougar.com
MLK parade draws diverse crowd BoJanay Posey Staff writer
The Martin Luther King parade embarked from San Jacinto Street at 10 a.m. Monday and included participants from the Pink Dots, J R Harris elementary school and many other organizations. | BoJanay Posey/The Daily Cougar miracle,” West said. West said he is glad to see the youth of all races partaking in the parade. Others agreed with West, such as Paul Hightower. Hightower said he had not been to a parade in years but decided to take his nephew. “This is a good thing: what they are doing, showing their heritage,” Hightower said. “And it’s something for the kids to do. Something they can look back on and say they were part of.” Like West, Hightower witnessed prejudice in his youth. “I know about prejudice. I know about hard times. I’ve seen all that,” Hightower said. Hightower recognizes that since Martin Luther King Jr.’s time, AfricanAmericans have more privileges but, for him, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is
CREPES
EVENTS
Thousands of spectators with lawn chairs, cameras, balloons, and cotton candy lined the street for the 19th annual Martin Luther King Parade at 10 a.m. Monday on San Jacinto St. The parade consisted of 15 floats and 30 bands and organizations. The parade brought onlookers and participants from different areas of the south, such as The Pink Dots, a step team from New Orleans, and from all ages like the elementary school cheerleaders of J R Harris Elementary School in southeast Houston. Groups like IMAN Academy engaged the crowd with their signs, while groups like the Worthing High School marching band and Impande Ye African Production Company brought the audience to their feet with its pulsating music and food franchises like Jack in the Box and Pepsi threw freebies into the crowd. Spectators like Marty West thought the parade was excellent. “The atmosphere is fun and loving,” West said. “Here is a sense of freedom. Seeing all these young people participating is remarkable.” West said he had not seen a parade in 10 years, and seeing the youth sent him on a trip through time to his high school days. Though with that thought, he remembers the prejudice he faced. “I experienced some of the prejudice in those days. So for me to be here today to tell you this is really a
Paulina Rojas
just another day. “I see struggle in my life: still poor, still being treated badly. But for the youngsters, (MLK Day) might mean something for them.” For Leticia Johnson, celebrating MLK Day at the MLK Parade is a tradition. The parade is even more special in her eyes this year. “I came to support our people,” Johnson said. “Especially now since it’s inauguration time.” Others like elementary school student, Emil Rivera, just likes parades. “I come every year to see performances,” she said. “All of (the bands) were my favorite because they had costumes and great music. I will come next year to see the bands and dance.” arts@thedailycougar.com
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