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The eyes have it New building will be crucial to optometry and health science education Makenzie Seman Contributing writer

The Health and Biomedical Science Building allows for disciplines such as neuroscience, biology, computer science, quantitative psychology, neuropsychology, optometry and more to develop in the same space. | Hendrick Rosemond/The Daily Cougar

The College of Optometry students eyed President and Chancellor Renu Khator on Tuesday as she unveiled the Health and Biomedical Sciences Building, which is vital in broadening Houston’s impact in the growing health care field. The six-story science superstructure encompasses 167,600 square feet and is a first-class facility that will provide the University with educational opportunities to collaborate in the health science field. The building will allow students to be involved in work force training and also to provide patient care in the community. “We want to make sure we are serving our community in the best

way possible,” Khator said. “By fitting their educational needs, by filling the workforce needs, by simply being relevant in the community, region, state and nation.” University alumnus Dr. Doug Barnes and his wife, Molly, donated $5 million to help provide the campus with a cutting-edge facility. The first two floors of the new Health and Biomedical Sciences building will house the Molly and Doug Barnes Vision Institute, complete with an ambulatory surgery center. “It’s such an honor to be involved with this project. The enthusiasm and dedication of Chancellor Khator drew us in,” Barnes said. “We got caught up in the Houston Cougar fever.” The doctors of Texas State Optical also gave $1 million to the new center, which created the TSO Alumni Education Center that will be on the first couple levels. BUILDING continues on page 3

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SOCIAL WORK

Guest speakers tackle global issues Amber Jennings Contributing writer

The Graduate College of Social Work and its alumni association are sponsoring the Gulen Institute’s annual discussion event Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the University Hilton. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. “By p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e Dialogue of Civilizations 2013, students and the University community will gain exposure to a pertinent discussion of the inequities that exist throughout the world that effect poverty and hunger,” said Ann Liberman, director of Alumni and Career Services. “Both internationally and locally recognized speakers will share their first-hand knowledge of the issues to help audience members shape their own thoughts, opinions and future actions toward resolving global issues of concern,” Liberman said. Shaheen Akter, assistant professor at the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in

Bangladesh, is one of these guests. He kicked off the event with a discussion over climate change and how it affects agriculture. “Our students are our future academicians, leaders and development actors,” Akter said. “Informing them of our experiences is of the utmost importance. Our understanding will help them to learn the lapses made by our ancestors with regard to caring for our natural resources. This event would enable us to discuss global development issues through a multidisciplinary lens from which our students will benefit.” The Gulen Institute has organized the Dialogue of Civilizations since 2009 and has prompted topics such as “Using Common Values to Resolve Conflict” and “Social Challenges of the 21st Century.” “Solidarity Against Inequalities: Global Efforts to Fight Poverty, Hunger and the Unjust Distribution of Resources” is this year’s theme, and the objective is to

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A taste of jazz in between class Tuesday afternoon outside of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, music performance senior Darrel James on saxophone and jazz performance junior Brett Bousley on guitar showered students with tunes that were heard well past the University Center Satellite. Students were immersed in the atmosphere and many stopped to drop a thank you tip. —Channler Hill/The Daily Cougar

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FLASHBACK UH-Downtown welcomed honored guest in celebration of Black History Month

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The Cougar archives cited some of Angelou’s notable works such as her Pulitzer Prize-nominated volume of poetry, “Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water ‘Fore I Die.” It also noted her efforts in dramatic arts and the civil rights movements in addition to being the northern coordinator of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, following a request from the late Martin Luther King Jr. Among other numerous accomplishments, Angelou is now well known for being awarded the Presidential Medal of Arts in 2000, the Lincoln Medal in 2008 and 30 honorary degrees. She is a Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. and is the recipient of three Grammy Awards.

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MEXICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES

Guest speaker explains apprehension regarding ‘Chicano’ Anthresia McWashington Contributing writer

The term “Chicano,” which originated in California during the 1960s, was generally accepted when referring to Mexican-Americans, but only among themselves within the privacy of their homes. When “Chicano” began to gain recognition from political activists and by the public to describe these Mexican-Americans, opposition arose. “The term was fine in private, not the public,” said Jose Limon, University of Notre Dame professor of American Literature. “To see it used as a public utterance was perplexing.” Limon was a guest speaker Tuesday for The Center for Mexican American Studies’ 40th Anniversary Speaker Series. He spoke to a crowd

I remember telling my father ‘you know what dad? You’re a Chicano.’” Jose Limon, in his presentation for The Center for Mexican American Studies

of students and professionals from his lecture, “Chicano Revisited: Politicizing the Practices of Everyday Life.” Limon was a member of the Mexican American Youth Organization — founded in San Antonio in 1967 — which included a group of young educated men determined to improve Mexican-American rights. Eventually, the group joined the Chicano movement, and the journey to publicize the word began. Its widespread rejection led Limon to apply his training in anthropology to find out why Mexican-Americans did not approve the term. Limon said his research initiated several arguments, including one that started at his parents’ dinner table. “I remember telling my father,” Limon said. “You know what Dad? You’re a Chicano.” Limon attempted to convince his father that he was a “Chicano,” but his father refused, identifying himself as Mexican-American even though a person is considered “Chicano” if they are living in the U.S. and is from Mexico. Limon went on and explained how many Mexican-Americans refuse to be called “Chicanos” and consider themselves Mexicans even

In his visiting lecture, Jose Limon used his life and professional experiences to explain how the term Chicano will eventually be phased out by society. | Mary Dahdouh/The Daily Cougar while living in the U.S. Other options are continuously being considered; “Hispanic” is winning the majority’s consent. The overall opposition of the term originated to reference U.S. citizens born from Mexican parents, and Limon said Mexican-Americans have yet to

agree on a word that could be used to categorize themselves. As the culture continues to evolve and Mexican-Americans gain more positions among the nation’s higher-educated and middle class, Limon said that even political activists who coined the “Chicano” term

are laying it to rest. “For the most part, they are giving up on the term ‘Chicano,’” Limon said. “They’re not giving up on the politics, but they are starting to let go of that term.” news@thedailycougar.com

DIALOGUE

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create a place for individuals to discuss global problems and speak with scholars and researchers about new findings in the field. The Gulen Institute is involved with the Institute of Interfaith Dialog and the Graduate College of Social Work. The Gulen Institute and organized the event with the help of graduate students and alumni. Eusebius Small, assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas Arlington will be closing session two. His topic will be about the role of non-governmental organizations in international grassroots development. “HIV/AIDS is a problem that has devastated sub-Saharan Africa,” Small said. “My role is to bring awareness to end this silent killer that has destroyed families now for three decades. I live it every day; I have lost to the disease close family members, neighbors, friends, etc. NGOs help in this.” All the speakers recognize the

The upper floors contain additional laboratories in varying health science fields as well as the Texas Institute for Measurement Evaluation and Statistics. The health care industry is rapidly growing and evolving, and the Health and Biomedical Sciences building is an important component in the University’s plan to provide its students with enriched learning resources. Since Khator began serving as the chancellor in 2008, developing the campus into a Tier One university has been a driving force behind the push for more innovative facilities. According to Nelda Luce Blair, chair member of the UH System Board of Regents, under Khator’s leadership the University is no longer on the list of the worst space deficit of any Texas university. “It’s happened very quickly, too. It seems that when Renu Khator came to Texas for the first time, that bull whip was very natural in her hand,” Blair said. “She cracks it all the time.”

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In 2010, The Dialogue of Civilizations’ platform targeted the topic “Social Challenges of the 21st Century” and welcomed Helen R. Ebaugh and Andrew Achenbaum of UH. | Courtesy of the Gulen Institute

importance of these discussions. “Students are inventors,” Small said. “They must conceptualize these problems to challenge themselves and bring about absolutely needed solutions for a better, equitable world.” The event is free to students and will include three sessions with nine speakers, coffee and lunch. To register for the Dialogue of Civilizations event, go to guleninstitute.org/programs/dialogue-ofcivilizations/274. news@thedailycougar.com

NOW FEATURING... Thursday’s guest speakers at a glance: Session 1, along with Shaheen Akter Salah Eldin Taha Mahadi, an economic researcher from Riyadh Chamber of Commerce Harrell Rodgers, professor from UH Department of Political Science Session 2 John W. McDonald, chairman and CEO of The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy Alia Turki Rabio, Syrian journalist Session 3 Jaya Sarkar, the vice president of programs for Trickle Up Charity Organization Metin Cetiner, the executive director from Helping Hands Charity Organization Dr. Tarik Artis, from Istanbul Medeniyet University Medical School

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GUN CONTROL

‘Criminals could care less’ about gun control Babak Hamidi Staff columnist

an. 30, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the topic of the gun control. On one side of the issue, the committee heard from Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president and ardent spokesman for the National Rifle Association, and on the other side, the most prominent victim of recent gun violence, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz. “Too many children are dying. Too many children. We must do something,” Giffords said. It’s crucial to establish that the left and the right have their political ammunition. Giffords speech was largely touted as “riveting” and “emotional” by Alan Fram of the Associated Press. No one apparently could have as much influence as Giffords, because her career and life had been damaged by guns. That is the problem. As much as LaPierre may appear unyielding and ignorant to the needs of a grieving and angry nation, he may fall on the side of sanity and reason. “Law-abiding gun owners will not accept blame for the acts of violent or deranged criminals, nor do we believe that government should dictate what we can lawfully own and use to protect our families,” LaPierre said. LaPierre is viewed by gun control advocates as a snake of a powerful lobby willing to do to everything to preserve his organization’s rights and beliefs. Giffords, though, is just some victim who

is giving her two cents on what must be done on gun violence. Yet she is much more than that — she is “riveting” and “emotional,” and she lends her support to the side of gun control. She and any other victims that testify before Congress are as political as the NRA’s leaders. By viewing her and her husband’s speech only as an emotional plea for some change on the issue of guns, we forget how well liberal politicians — including President Barack Obama — can use these testimonies to explain their eventual views on any possible legislation. At the hearing, LaPierre was pressed on his reluctance about a universal background check system, and he gave a very sensible answer. “It’s going to affect only the law-abiding people,” he said. “Criminals could care less.” LaPierre made sense. He said many things during and outside of the congressional hearing that are simply obvious attacks on the president and the liberal mindset, but he was on the mark that “criminals could care less.” That explains it all. From background checks to bans on assault weapons, people with the intention to kill can, have and will continue to succeed. Gun control of any kind doesn’t make it impossible for unstable people to get access to guns, it simply makes it more work. The biggest issue is that the U.S. is not adverse to owning guns. As statistics will show, we love our guns. According to comparative data from the 2012 International Small Arms Survey, there are nine guns for

every 10 Americans — roughly 270 million privately-owned guns. Yemen, the secondmost gun enriched nation, trails the U.S. by more than a 30-point deficit. With background checks, there is nothing stopping determined people from getting what they want. Even a ban on assault weapons is tricky. Unless the government, like good parents, check every household in every state for assault weapons, there will still be access to them. The prices of these existing assault weapons would skyrocket, not to mention the black market that would arise for these suddenly hard-to-find weapons. It’s important to consider that guns are not the sole killing agents out there. From knives and machetes to drunk driving, there LaPierre are many things killing innocent civilians. A ban on assault weapons is even more precarious, as other kinds of firearms will probably still be available to deranged minds in any future massacre. Handguns are not out of the question for use in massacres. Sure, assault rifles may be quicker, but handguns can be just as deadly. Dec. 21, a week after the Newtown, Conn. massacre, LaPierre spoke at press conference calling for greater protection for our children’s schools. “We must speak for the safety of our nation’s children,” LaPierre said. “We care about our money, so we protect our banks

with armed guards. American airports, office buildings, power plants, courthouses — even sports stadiums — are all protected by armed security. We care about our president, so we protect him with armed Secret Service agents. “Members of Congress work in offices surrounded by Capitol police officers, yet when it comes to our most beloved innocent and vulnerable members of the American family — our children — we as a society leave them every day utterly defenseless. And the monsters and the predators of the world know it and exploit it.” As unpopular as it may seem, NRA’s position on “guns in schools” to protect children is productive. In the same press conference, LaPierre suggested that “the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” That is responsible gun control. Gun control should have a primary objective: protect innocent civilians from criminals and the mentally unstable. If more responsible civilians carry guns, they may be able to limit the scope of a massacre. This is not a guarantee, but imagine if a few people carried guns to the Century 16 Theater shooting in Aurora, Colo. James Holmes would still have killed, but possibly not as many others. Unfortunately for our nation, sometimes the solution to our problems is too close for comfort. Babak Hamidi is a media production junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Ahead of the curve UH freshmen have made a big impact on the squad in their first season Andrew Valderas Staff writer

Freshman forward Alecia Smith has started every game since the Cougars’ sixth game of the season — a 67-51 victory against North Western State on Nov. 24 at Hofheinz Pavilion. | Esteban Portillo/The Daily Cougar

Seniority rules is not an adage the UH women’s basketball team has been following recently — a number of freshmen have been playing big for the Cougars earning more playing time and Conference USA awards. Freshman guard Alecia Smith has posted 17.5 points per game with a 48 percent shooting average. It was a record she knew was not to be ignored. After receiving the C-USA Freshman of the Week award Monday, Smith says she’s driven to do even better. “(The award) let me know that hard work pays off,” Smith said. “It has given me that extra motivation to play better.” Smith has posted double-digit scoring games in her last two contests, including hitting a career high of seven 3-pointers against Tulane making her the 3-point leader among the Cougars with 28 baskets. Head coach Todd Buchanan said Smith’s work ethic is the secret to her success. “There are a lot of kids who talk big and want to be the best,” Buchanan said. “Smith puts the work in to be the best, and it’s definitely going to be a good ride with her the next three years.”

Alecia Smith was named freshman of the week after averaging 17.5 points per game and shooting 48 percent from the field. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar

Smith is one of several freshmen who have been proving themselves on the court. Freshman forward Tyler Gilbert has seen some recent playing time and is able to bring the defense to the court for the Cougars. “I feel defense is the main aspect I can thrive on,” Gilbert said. “The offense will come around, but as far as defense, that’s the main aspect I’m working on.” Last week’s C-USA Freshman of the Week award winner forward Marche’ Amerson put up a career high of 20 points in a game last month against Memphis and helped keep last week’s game against SMU close by pitching in several baskets.

Entering their game facing the East Carolina, UH will rely on the freshmen to continue to prove themselves on the court. The team will face opponents with a combined record of 64-16 in their last four contests, starting with the ECU game. Buchanan said he hopes the Cougars’ last two losses will not distract the team come Thursday. “I want them to show up,” Buchanan said. “(We need to) bring that Houston women’s basketball passion back. I will be shocked if we don’t show up on Thursday night.” UH will tip off at 7 p.m. Thursday in Hofheinz Pavilion. sports@thedailycougar.com

FOOTBALL

Cougars pick up linebacker coach from South Florida Christopher Shelton Sports editor

UH’s new linebacker coach had a close connection to the Super Bowl. One of his former players, linebacker Tavares Gooden of the San Francisco 49ers, was a University of Miami Hurricane while Hargreaves was on staff from 19982005. “He’s a veteran of the game and he’s been known to develop linebackers that excel on the college and professional level as evident with seven NFL Pro Bowl honors shared by players he coached,” said head coach Tony Levine.

Vernon Hargreaves filled the final vacancy on the Cougar’s coaching staff when Levine announced he would be hired to coach linebackers. He replaces former defensive coordinator Jamie Bryant, who was let go before the season began. “I’m excited to join the Houston family and am really looking forward to getting to work with Tony and the rest of the staff,” Hargreaves said. “I’m familiar with the program having coached against it in the past, so I know there is great potential in a great environment.” Hargreaves was defensive ends

coach and special teams coordinator at the University of South Florida in the past three seasons and is a 28-year coaching veteran. Hargreaves’ 2001 linebackers helped to lead a Miami defense that allowed 9.4 points per game en route to a national title. Hargreaves is credited with helping some of the nation’s top linebackers become better players while coaching The Hurricanes. During his tenure, former Carolina Panther linebacker Dan Morgan won the Butkus Award, Nagurski Trophy and the Bednarik Award in 2000. New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos linebackers Jonathan

Vilma and D.J. Williams finished as semifinalists for the Butkus Award in 2003, and all three were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. In all, seven linebackers were selected while Hargreaves was at Miami. In 2011, Hargreaves’ defensive ends helped USF finish second nationally in tackles for loss and fourth nationally in sacks while only allowing 107.3 rushing yards per game, good for 15th in the NCAA ranks. “We are excited to add a coach of Vernon Hargreaves’ caliber,” Levine said.

“When you look at his resume, his track record speaks for itself.” sports@thedailycougar.com

RECRUITS National Signing Day Check tomorrow’s paper for an indepth look into how UH addressed the quarterback position on signing day — an area where the team struggled to find consistency.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Fresh start for campus feminists Inaugural meeting spurs ideas for positive change and increased involvement

INTERESTED? If you missed the meeting, you still can get involved with the Student Feminist Organization.

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UH’s Student Feminist Organization held its first meeting Monday at the University Center to meet potential members, elect a new officer and brainstorm ideas on how to make a difference on campus Sarah Wood, a political science senior and the SFO president, said its purpose was to plan what to do on campus this semester and to get feedback from its members. “One of our fans brought to our attention on Facebook a documentary called ‘Girl Rising,’” said Laila Khalili, a psychology junior and SFO vice president. Members suggested showing documentaries for free on campus. Khris Schneider, a sociology and business senior and newlyelected outreach coordinator, suggested collaborating with Emerging Houston Leaders. Wood suggested a collaboration with the Houston Area Women’s Center and wanted to have a large domestic violence awareness event in late April.

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Meetings are held every Monday at 5:30 p.m at the Women’s Resource Center, Room 279A in the University Center. Check out its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SFOatUH.

The meeting lasted an hour, and food was served. Members munched on king cake and brainstormed on ideas for the new semester. | Aisha Boudedaben/ The Daily Cougar

Although the Women’s Resource Center sponsored Take Back the Night, a walk and candlelight vigil promoting awareness about domestic violence, which was moved to the fall semester last year. “Traditionally, the Take Back the Night walk is in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness and

Prevention Month,” said Beverly McPhail, WRC director. “However, most sexual assaults on campus occur in the fall when new, vulnerable women arrive for their first semester.” Because of this change, Wood wants to have an SFO event in the available space by moving the walk to the fall semester.

“This is important. This doesn’t just happen when we get older,” Wood said. “It’s happening right now.” “I never had an ‘a-ha moment’ like, ‘Now I’m a feminist,’” said Kiernan Cobb, a biology sophomore and the SFO secretary. “It was a bunch of small things.” Schneider expressed a similar

sentiment when he said he was surprised upon reaching college and discovering sexism still exists. The plan this semester is to create awareness, have themed discussions, do more outreach and be more active, Wood said. “Last semester, we had more discussions,” Khalili said. “This semester we want more of a balance between discussions and activism.” “I would come back because this was awesome,” said Summer Robinson, an undeclared freshman. SFO meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the Women’s Resource Center, Room 279A in the UC. arts@thedailycougar.com

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