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OPINION

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

Drivers face daily space race Channler Hill Assistant news editor

When Robertson Stadium was destroyed, so were 2,016 student parking spaces — only 771 of which will be returned following the completion of the new stadium. Students have three options when purchasing a parking pass: Garage, Student Commuter or Economy. The Stadium Parking Garage was designed to help offset the loss of Robertson Stadium parking, but some students are unable to afford the $322 annual fee. Psychology sophomore Jasmine Joseph, who now parks in Lot 9C across from Cullen Oaks Apartments, parked at Robert Stadium and said the number of students who lost spaces preceding its demolition is ridiculous. “My friend had to park around the Ponderosa to get to class,” Joseph said. “You have to worry about buses. They’re not the same size, so not as

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“The new garage will help tremendously this fall and getting the spaces at the stadium back a year later will also help. But students will still need to utilize the economy and ERP lots,” said Director of Parking and Transportation Services Robert Browand. | Aisha Bouderdaben/The Daily Cougar many people can fit at one time. You have to literally wait for God knows how long for a bus and then you have to get to class.”

BOARD OF REGENTS JAN. 30, 2013 MEETING, AGENDA OVERVIEW ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESS Presenter: Chair Jacob M. Monty s Approval of UH honorary degrees s Approval of master of science in industrial design degree at UH s Approval of master of athletic training degree at UH s Approval of a bachelor of arts in communication with a concentration in integrated communication degree at UH s Approval of a bachelor of arts in world cultures and literature degree at UH

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION & MASTER PLANNING Presenter: Chair Tilman J. Fertitta s Approval of the naming of Building 1 at the University of Houston Energy Research Park to be named the Schlumberger Building

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Presenter: Chair Jarvis V. Hollingsworth s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute insurance contracts for Fiscal Year 2013 – UH System s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts for banking and credit card processing services - UH System s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute a contract amendment for lease space for UHS Lone Star College University Park - UH System s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute a ground lease for development of housing on University property on Calhoun Road - UH s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute a contract for providing comprehensive facilities and event management services for UH athletic facilities - UH s Approval is requested to write off aged delinquent accounts and notes receivable for FY2012 - UH System For the full meeting agenda, visit: v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload. aspx?mk=50069182&fn=agenda.pdf Graphics by Andres Garcia

Spring 2013 students have been encouraged to try the Energy Research Park, which has been open to students since 2009, with its own

campus bus route. D i re c t o r o f Pa r k i n g a n d

Moscow lead gives scoop SPORTS

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ADMINISTRATION

Regents cover concerns Amanda Hilow Managing Editor

The majority of people in established career fields have at least one boss or authority figure to whom they report. President and Chancellor Renu Khator has 10. The UH System Board of Regents, who appointed Khator five years ago, will meet at 12:45 p.m. today to discuss the delegation of University-related responsibilities to her, among other things. “Our top priority remains student success,” Khator said. “We are all involved in creating and sustaining an environment at UH that fosters genuine understanding and achievement by our students.” The Board of Regents is the governing body of all universities in the UH System. It consists of nine regular members and one student regent appointed by the Texas governor and legislature to uphold the System’s public image and provide policy direction. A large role of the board is to hire and manage university

presidents and chancellors. They also have the duty to delegate certain authorities as seen fit. The meeting looks to approve Khator’s authoritative measures on matters concerning Fiscal Year 2013 insurance contracts, the purchasing of natural gas, lease space for the development of housing and the writing off of aged financial delinquency accounts. According to the Board of Regents’ meeting’s agenda packet, the FY2012 accounts that need to be written off total about $6.7 million, up from about $5.8 million last year. “State universities are required by law to extend credit to students without consideration of credit history or the ability to repay,” the agenda said. The Board of Regents also looks to approve the addition of an industrial design master’s program, a master of athletic training degree, an integrated communication concentration and a REGENTS continues on page 3

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The M.D. Anderson Memorial library, built in 1950, endured a timeconsuming renovation project in 2003 with the new south wing and staircase to connect it to the old portion. As a courtesy to students, the library staff monitored the noise level — low, medium or high — on a dry-erase board at the entrance and also posted signs to notify students which floors would be most quiet. Students were supplied free earplugs to offset their discomfort. This construction also included the 24hour student lounge and special events rooms.

None of the $45 million construction plan came from students, said 2003 Dean of Libraries Dana Rooks, unlike the funding for the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. | File photo/The Daily Cougar

Until this construction, the library was without WiFi throughout the facility in addition to a lack of computers, printers and reading rooms available to students. Dana Rooks, the dean of libraries in 2003, said the renovation and construction was based on a master planning project in 1998. The library increased its seating from 800 to about 2,600 and from about 140 to 350 computers, according to the Cougar archives. Study spaces increased to 2,630 from 880 and the building increased by 170,015 square feet. From 2003 to 2004, about 13,000 students visited the library on a daily basis. — Channler Hill

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NEWS PARKING continued from page 1

Transportation Services Robert Browand said the ERP offers 1,000 spaces on a regular basis with an additional 200 for overflow parking when needed. “Students do not have to drive from parking lot to parking lot looking for a parking spot or wait for another student to leave in order to park,” Browand said. Garage 1A, the newest parking garage located in former Lot 1A across from the Moody Towers, will open Fall 2013 and house 1,500 spaces, adding 850 spaces to the former 650. Browand anticipates there will be a time where commuting UH students will have the luxury of driving to campus during anytime of the day without wondering if they’ll find parking. “However, their expectations cannot be to park next to their building. It will still be necessary to have and use remote parking areas such as economy and ERP,” Browand said. “When that time will be depends on how quickly parking supply equals parking demand. As long as campus construction takes away parking lots and the users are reluctant to absorb higher costs to build more parking, that time will remain in the future.” Parking costs are inflated every school year because parking is an auxiliary unit and receives funding only from its users, Browand said. “With each garage, our debt service grows up to $5.5 million,” Browand said. “Our shuttle costs have doubled since 2004 reaching Browand $2.5 million last year.” Both parking garages and surface lots are oversold with the garages being oversold at reduced ratio. “We certainly do not want to

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bachelor of arts in world cultures and literature — all of which were approved by the Academic and Student Success Committee in a meeting Tuesday. The Board of Regents will also look at a proposal to award honorary degrees to “individuals who Share with friends Start a blog

Carpool if you can and save your space for a fellow Cougar.” Robert Browand, director of Parking and Transportation Services

oversell the parking lots as much as they are,” Browand said. If we stop selling permits at a certain level, we will still have students that need parking, and what are they to do.” Groome Transportation, the University’s new bus company, has added five buses since the first day of class to accommodate the buses’ peak times. If students don’t swipe their Cougar ID when boarding the shuttle, Parking is unable to identify when more buses are needed. “By not swiping, service demands are underestimated. We use the card data as a way of gauging ridership, and it helps us manage the operation better,” Browand said. Computer science sophomore Matthew Allen has started his first semester and is overwhelmed by the parking chaos. “It’s pretty difficult to find a spot unless I come really late or really early. I typically have to ride the bus even though I pay for a student commuter pass,” Allen said. “Right now, I’m at the Energy Research Park. I’d rather park on campus, but right now I really don’t have many options.” For students who are still having trouble finding a space before class, Browand advises students to arrive early and avoid old habits. “If the parking lot was full last week, don’t go there this week. Try another lot. The garages still have spaces available so consider upgrading your permit,” Browand said. “Car pool if you can and save your space for a fellow cougar,” Browand said. news@thedailycougar.com

have made significant contributions to the community and the University of Houston,” according to an item approved in Tuesday’s ASSC meeting. The board will meet in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom in the UH Hilton Hotel. Additional reporting by Joshua Mann. news@thedailycougar.com

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ENGINEERING

Radio show streams on Chrystal Grant Staff writer

University of Houston professor and creator of the radio show, Engines of Our Ingenuity, celebrates the 25th year of airing. John Lienhard, emeritus of Mechanical Engineering and History, created the show to recognize human creativity of inventions that make our civilization operate. “Humans have the capacity to invent, create and do good things,” Lienhard said. “It’s fascinating to see culture formed by human creativity. I wanted to share my interest with the public.” Engines of Our Ingenuity was originally two to three minute stories hosted and written by Lienhard. In 2001, other voices were added to the show: UH faculty, engineers and people from humanities believing technology serves as a basic culture building

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block, Lienhard said. “The contributing writers and myself are the engines behind what you hear,” Lienhard said. “We are real people drawn in by an aspect of human ingenuity in motion.” The show is aired on more than 30 National Public Radio affiliates, five days a week, Lienhard said. The first station to produce the show was Lienhard KUHF-FM, Houston. The writers volunteer to share history with the public and write for free. “The audience is a participant,” Lienhard said. “You can sense their reaction.” Lienhard writes his stories based on the interest of the public. “ Te c h n o l o g y h a s a l l owe d humans to be more knowledgeable,” Lienhard said. “The internet has helped to develop access to

unique areas of history, allowing the human mind to understand the past in areas other than their own expertise.” The radio show has gone from editing audio tape with a razor and Scotch tape to editing audio on-screen. Making the stories available in Spanish, podcast and classroom support. “Many people believe technology has corrupted the human mind,” he said. “I believe it has allowed humans to retain history from many generations back.” The stories provide insight on inventions such as cable cars, civil war submarines, Victorian science and the barcode. “Making a radio program hardly differs from designing and manufacturing a product,” Lienhard said. “Users are the final product of design. Listeners are the people who have determined this series form and shape and for that, I’m thankful.” news@thedailycougar.com

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STUDENT FINANCIALS

The following is a continuation of running guest essays by faculty members for UH’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. this week. Essays will run all week. —The Daily Cougar editorial board

A fee that is bad for your fiscal health Mónica Rojas Staff columnist

Maria Soliño Guest contributor

As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, we should remember the ideas that underlie his message: that all of us, irrespective of our race, are brother and sister; that each of us has an obligation to dedicate our lives to something larger than ourselves. Years ago, I started donating blood every eight weeks to the point that it has become an essential part of my routine. Ironically, one of the times I experienced discrimination in a classroom, it was because of my blood. As part of a lesson on blood types, my chemistry teacher distributed kits to allow students to determine their own type. The test revealed that my blood is O-negative, but the teacher gave me an “F.” She claimed that since she had never had a student of that blood type, I must have made a mistake. In fact, I do have O-negative blood. This blood type isn’t all that rare; it is found in about 6.6 percent of the population of the U.S. I hadn’t thought about the importance of blood types until 1999 when I needed a transfusion. People with O-negative blood are universal donors — anyone can receive our blood, but we can only be given O-negative. There was none available when I needed it. Other hospitals would only release some of their reserves if I were to die without the transfusion. Without the blood, I was told my recovery period would last nine months to a year. That prognosis was correct. It was a week before I could even stand by myself, and for months, I felt like a pale shadow of myself. I don’t want anyone else to ever have to suffer as I did if there is anything I can do to prevent it. The benefit of giving blood is not only for those who receive my blood but for myself as well. When my father was dying of cancer, he received platelets. Thanks to the kindness of strangers, I had a few extra conversations with my father. All of us carry debts we must strive to repay. Every day, I drive through the medical center on my way to campus, right by the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann, where 10 years ago, the doctors saved my infant son’s life. I think of all the patients inside, as well as all the daughters and mothers sitting helplessly by their bedsides as I once did. I can’t think of a better way to be connected to my community. Given the diversity of Houston’s population and that O-negative blood is what is used in emergency rooms when there is no time to determine the patient’s own type, it is likely that people of every ethnicity and age group have received my blood. While there are important differences in rates of violent crime among people of different races, tragedy really does not discriminate. Donating blood allows me to help others in the direst moments of their lives. It reminds me that regardless of the color of our skin, the same red fluid runs through our veins. Maria Soliño is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

THE DAILY COUGAR EDITORIAL BOARD Joshua Mann Amanda Hilow ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR Samantha Wong NEWS EDITOR Natalie Harms SPORTS EDITOR Christopher Shelton LIFE & ARTS EDITOR Paulina Rojas PHOTO EDITOR Rebekah Stearns OPINION EDITOR Aaron Manuel ASSISTANT EDITORS Channler Hill, Kathleen Murrill, Jessica Portillo EDITOR IN CHIEF

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n comparison to other college expenses — tuition, food, transportation, textbooks — the mandatory $84 per semester fee required for the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is not essential to the UH experience. For students who do not use the facility, that is money wasted, and they will never get it back. The Recreation Center should function like a professional gym: Those who wish to use it must pay membership dues, while those who cannot for whatever reason take advantage of it — or do not want to do so — do not have to support it. Because of its considerable size and many amenities, the Recreation Center, in comparison to a professional gym, where certain areas must be paid extra for, is a cheaper alternative than paying for every extra amenity offered at a professional gym. That is the case if students who use the extras take full advantage of them. If someone wants to only use the elliptical or treadmill, pools or indoor soccer courts may not be of interest. Likewise, if a student wanted to use the facility solely for its soccer court, one could simply join a league at an indoor soccer facility. The Recreation Center is convenient for students who live on campus. As of December, 85 percent — 33,847 of UH students — are commuters, according to nationalappcenter.com. Life for commuters tends to be much like high school: They arrive, go to class, maybe hang out with some friends or attend a club meeting once in a while and then leave. Unlike high school, students are not required to spend eight hours a day on campus, and many spend half that time here any day. Each semester averages about three and a half months; this averages about $25 per month in fees. For an extra $7 to $17 per month — depending on the plan — a student can

Though the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center offers a wide range of amenities, not every student takes advantage of it or its features, like the rock wall. | File photo/The Daily Cougar

instead become a member at 24 Hour Fitness, which is open all day, every day instead of about 17 hours on weekdays, 14 hours on Fridays, 10 hours on Saturdays and about 11 hours on Sundays that the Recreation Center offers, according to its website. To someone living on campus, this might be plenty of time for a workout, but to a commuter whose likely purpose of being on campus is to go to class or to briefly work on an assignment, this is not ideal. Not to mention the late hours are not necessarily convenient for someone who must make a long commute. There is also the apprehension students might have about being on campus after dark considering the facility was a hot spot for criminal activity last semester. Assuming all commuting students decided to opt out of paying for a membership, the Recreation Center would lose about $3,344,880 a semester, and if moving to a gym membership system results in

insufficient funds to maintain the Recreation Center, then maybe that means it doesn’t need to be so inclusive. Since it has already been built, it could instead work like gyms that have a monthly membership for the “basics” and extra fees for other areas like the pool, group classes or a hike in price for those who use it to be able to use it all. It’s not exactly ideal, but it is a viable option. Rather than being a mandatory fee, the Recreation Center fee should be grouped in with the student health insurance and other optional fees. Although about $84 every three months may not seem like a lot, to students who pay for their own expenses or those who simply do not wish to use the Recreation Center, it is money they could use for gas, food or entertainment. We should be allowed to choose how that money is spent. Mónica Rojas is print journalism freshman and can be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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Cougars open practice with high expectations Harrison Lee Staff writer

For the batters and pitchers alike, the start of spring practice is a crucial time to further improve on the diamond. The Cougars opened practice Jan. 25 to prepare for their Feb. 15 season opener. After the struggles of last season, the pitchers do not lack motivation according to senior lefthander Matt Hernandez. “Things didn’t really go. We never really caught a break through the season,” Hernandez said. “This year, we got a new group of guys and everybody is on the same page. Everyone is hungry to go out there and just get after it.” The staff, which includes six lefthanders, are focusing on staying ahead of the count so they can be aggressive around the strike zone. “Our focus is really just attacking the hitters. The game is a little different, so you just let them put it in play and they’ll get themselves out most of the time,” Hernandez said. “We’ve got a bunch of guys that you can put them in during

Junior outfielder Jonathan Davis, who batted .306 with 38 hits scoring 19 runs last season, said the Cougars will be much improved offensively and will aim for 30 more victories this season. | File photo/The Daily Cougar

any situation. We’ve got a lot of versatility. That’s always a luxury to have.” From the mound to the batter’s box, the Cougars’ lineup

has a new sense of focus and is working to be mentally prepared for games. Junior outfielder and infielder Jonathan Davis said the team

hopes for more wins as a result. “We’re motivated by how we’ve done in the past,” Davis said. “We just want to win 30 more games this year. That’s been our

goal all off-season and what we’ve been focusing on.” As far as a pre-season progress goes, Davis said he is hoping for the team to score more runs. “We’re ready to get the season started and see what we can do. I think the offense is going to look really good this year. We actually have a lot of hitters and I think we’ll be able to knock the ball around the park a little bit,” Davis said. The first pitch of the 2013 season will be at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 against Northeastern and the annual Alumni Game and Fan Appreciation Day will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 2. Both games will be at Cougar Field. Admission is free and there will be autograph sessions. Last year’s disappointing season looks to have no effect on the staff as they have already laid out their goals. “Ultimately, we want to go to Omaha. We want to take this season as far as we can go. I feel like we’re going to have a really great year,” Hernandez said. sports@thedailycougar.com

TRACK AND FIELD

UH secures three first-place medals at invitational Amber Jennings Contributing writer

After years of dedication and hours of grueling practice, track and field athletes only get moments — sometimes seconds — to perform. The UH track and field team spent Friday and Saturday putting its training and dedication to the test against 18 colleges at the Howie Ryan Invitational and Multis. The Houston men came out on top in the 200-meter dash with freshman Eric Futch coming in first at 21.78 seconds and freshman Leshon Collins in third. Senior Kevin Johnson and freshman Sean Spiehler dominated in the heptathlon, which includes 60-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 60-meter hurdles, pole vault and 1000-meter run. Johnson had a total of 4858 to put him in first, and Spiehler received a 4630 to put him in third place. In the 60-meter hurdles, redshirt junior Leon Bullock took

fourth with an 8.27. The women’s team also saw success, as the 4x400 relay team, which consists of junior Ngozi Onwumere, freshman Kelli Hardnett, freshman Mayorca Young and senior Brittany Wallace, beat out the competition with a 3:48.97 performance. The closest competition was three seconds behind them. Junior Cassie Wiley placed in the top 10 of six events and tied for first place in the high jump and second in the shot put. Redshirt junior Xavier Boyd, who received sixth in the 400-meter dash and twelfth in the 4x400-meter relay, is already preparing for his next meet in New York for the New Balance Collegiate Invitational next weekend. “I felt pretty solid, but I’m really trying to prep myself for the next meet,” Boyd said. Boyd has had some challenges with injuries this year, but his dad, who also competed when he was younger, inspires Boyd to keep on

Angelica Thompson placed eighth in the high jump, soaring 1.54 meters for 666 points. | Esteban Portillo/The Daily Cougar going. “He has been very instrumental,” Boyd said. The men’s team also placed with redshirt senior Richard Fenton in

the weight throw and freshman Joseph Beck in the pole vault. Fenton threw 17.67 meters and took fifth, while Beck cleared 4.90 meters and placed eighth. In the

long jump, sophomore John Horton made seventh, and redshirt senior Simon Stewart placed 14th. sports@thedailycougar.com

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Q &A Moscow lead gives the Cougar the scoop KATRINA VAN MAANEN THE DAILY COUGAR CAUGHT UP WITH THIS FIRST-YEAR VOICE PERFORMANCE GRADUATE STUDENT TO GET BEHIND-THE-SCENE DETAILS OF THE RUSSIAN THEATRIC SPECTACLE.

Q: What did you enjoy most about playing Lidochka?

A: I loved playing the part of Lidochka because she is very dynamic. She is a total nerd, but as the opera continues we see her different layers unfold. She is witty, loyal, vulnerable, a little unpredictable and she is not afraid to say what is on her mind. For this reason, she seems very real and I really identified with her.

Katrina Van Maanen, Lidochka in “Moscow, Cheryomushki,” said she thought the audience enjoyed her and her cast mates’ performances. | C ourtesy of Moores School of Music

compare it to. When you’re dealing with operas that have such a rich performance history, many roles come with certain traditions or carry certain expectations with them. With this show, there were no preconceived notions and no legends to live up to. It was more or less a blank slate that we were able to bring to life, which can be challenging as an actor, but it also takes off some of the pressure.

Q: How did you feel after opening night? Q: How would you compare “Moscow, Cheryomushki” to other operas that you’ve participated in?

A: Moscow, Cheryomushki” is different from other operas because it hasn’t been done very much, so the performers and the audience don’t have much to

A: I felt great after opening night, mainly because the audience enjoyed the show so much. We had a great turnout and they gave all of us so much energy during the show. It’s such a pleasure to perform a show that makes an impact on the audience. Ev-

eryone seemed to walk away laughing, smiling and humming the tunes. There is no better feeling as a performer. It makes you feel like you really did your job.

Q: What did you take away from being a part of this production? A: Our music director, Buck Ross, did a fantastic job coaching us through the dialogue. We don’t get a chance to perform very dialogue often in opera. Sometimes we tend rely on the music to help us communicate, and here we couldn’t use that as a crutch. Buck really helped us to communicate effectively through our dialogue and I will apply what I learned from that experience into the work I do in the future.

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RECIPE

Fish with a Spanish twist Salmon Ceviche A dish that is so easy to make and needs very little attention. Ceviche is fish that has been cooked in citric acid, it literally cooks itself. You could leave everything to cook before heading out to the gym and it will be ready to go by the time you get back.

Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillet, skinless, small diced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 13-14 limes, juiced 2 tbsp of your favorite hot sauce 1 Large avocado, chopped Salt, to taste

Instructions:

Add everything together into a large food storage bag and mix well by hand before sealing the bag, make sure to get as much air out as possible. By removing the air this will help to promote even cooking and seasoning as opposed to leaving everything in a bowl. Place in the fridge for about 2 to 3 hours. Pull out the ceviche, transfer to a serving dish and toss in avocado then enjoy.

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Notes

Some may question the cooking time, but with the small dicing and the food storage bag technique, the fish cooks faster than it would have had you left it in big chunks sitting in a bowl or pan. For the onions, I like to use a mandolin to get those consistent thin cuts.

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