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UNIVERSITY CENTER
Police investigating UC power outage Natalie Harms News editor
The University Center’s power outage may not be a fluke as originally suspected. “An investigation into the cause of the power outage at the University Center, which is undergoing an $80 million transformation, has determined that an entrance gate lock was cut over the weekend,” said Richard Bonnin, the executive director of media relations for UH, “and the construction site was entered by unknown individuals.” “During the incident, a large amount of copper wire was removed from the University Center construction site, causing a power outage that officials are working diligently
to repair,” Bonnin said. The amount of wire missing from the site has not yet been disclosed, but copper wiring is commonly stolen because of its high resale value, police said. The UH crime log reports that on Sunday at the UC, a “contractor reported the theft of copper wiring from a construction site.” The crime is estimated to have occurred between late Saturday night and Sunday morning. “The incident is being investigated as a theft. No additional information is available at this time to protect the integrity of the investigation,” Bonnin said.
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More students working for it Playing
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Darlene Campos Staff writer
As tuition rises, so does the number of college students with jobs. “Many of our students need to work in order to pay for their educational expenses, and this is something our employers say they like about our students,” said Jaime Belinne, assistant dean of C.T. Bauer College of Business. “It is definitely difficult to balance work and school, but employers recognize the time management and prioritization skills that students develop by doing this.” According to a 2011 U.S. Census Bureau report, more than 70 percent of the nearly 20 million undergraduates in the nation worked. From that finding, 20 percent worked more than 35 hours a week. And although having a job can be fitting preparation for postgraduation life, it can be a hassle when trying to earn good grades. “According to my surveys of Bauer students, 55 to 70 percent are working at least 20 hours per week,” Belinne said. “We have also found that most of the students have two or more years of work experience, and the average age of our undergraduates is around 22.” Belinne provided a survey from The National Association of Colleges and Employers outlining the topic of working while in college. Since 2011, more than 70 percent
OPINION
Valentines day special SPORTS
Change of department heads makes UH more scientifically competitive Julie Heffler Staff writer
In the end, working during college may provide more than just a paycheck — it can provide a better career. “In the more than 20 years I’ve worked in recruiting and career services, I’ve yet to find an employer who would prefer a student with a 4.0 and no work experience to a student with a 3.5 and relevant work or volunteer experience,” Belinne said. “A relevant job or volunteer opportunity can be just as helpful if you are being given the chance to learn new skills relevant to your field. But in the end, any hands-on experience at all, even if it isn’t relevant, is better than no experience.”
The chemical engineering department chair is being promoted to special assistant to the president/ chancellor for UH Energy and will be replaced by a former department chair. R a m a n a n Krishnamoorti Krishnamoorti’s new position is a part of a larger effort spearheaded by UH’s administration to make the University more competitive in the field of energy development. “What we’re hoping to do with this position is to coalesce and find a unique way to present UH’s position in terms of educational programs (...) and aligning that with what the industry needs across the country and globally,” he said.
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UH students often search for jobs and stay on top of their financial aid to ensure they have enough funds for school. | Nichole Taylor/The Daily Cougar of employers who participated in the survey prefer to hire candidates with relevant experience. This year, almost 60 percent of employers reported to prefer candidates with internship or co-op experience. Hotel and restaurant management senior Una Hadzimahmutovic works two part time jobs. Though it can be difficult to have a busy schedule, Hadzimahmutovic has learned how to manage it. “Work and school piles up, but I keep an organized schedule of when everything needs to get done and I stick to it,” Hadzimahmutovic said. “I have to work for a class that’s required for my major, but since my jobs are related to my field, I now know what to expect after I graduate.”
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Softball: From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Cougar Softball Field, the softball team will faceoff in the Houston Plaza Invite against Illinois. Admission is free to students with their ID. Baseball: From 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Cougar Baseball Field, the baseball team will compete against Northeastern. Admission is free to students with their ID.
Saturday Softball: From 3 to 4 p.m. at the Cougar Softball Field, the softball team will compete in the Houston Plaza Invite against DePaul. Admission is free to students with their ID. Baseball: From 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Cougar Baseball Field, the baseball team will compete against Northeastern. Admission is free to students with their ID.
Sunday Softball: From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Cougar Softball Field, the softball team will faceoff in the Houston Plaza Invite against Illinois. Admission is free to students with their ID. Swimming and Diving: From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center natatorium, the swimming and diving team will compete in the Conference USA Championships. Admission is free to students with their ID.
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MOORES
Ensembles honored at teaching convention Erika Forero Contributing writer
Two of UH’s musical ensembles have been chosen to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association’s annual convention in San Antonio this weekend. The Moores Symphony Orchestra and the Moores Concert Chorale will share the stage with some of the most talented musicians in Texas on Friday at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center’s Lila Cockrell Theatre. “There are only a handful of university music school orchestras considered for Krager this TMEA task each year,” said Franz Krager, professor of conducting and director of orchestras. This is the fourth year the chorale has been selected to perform at TMEA’s annual event. “Most of the singers in Chorale are
There are only a handful of university music school orchestras considered for this TMEA task each year.” Franz Krager, professor of conducting and director of orchestras. pretty experienced,” said Betsy Weber, director of choral studies. “Yes, we are all a bit nervous, but we know how to handle the nerves. If you have the right amount of nervousness, it gives you a bit of an edge in a good way.” The orchestra recently performed at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. In May, the Moores Concert Chorale will head to the 13th annual International Chamber Choir Competition in Germany and is one of only 10 choirs chosen world-wide for the exclusive event. While the process is familiar, it is
still rigorous. “We submit three years of recordings,” Weber said. “They are listened to by a blind committee who selects two college choirs. There are a number of college choirs who have never been selected to perform.” Krager says he hopes he can take the musicians to a performance that lives up to UH standards. “What our students have that sets them apart is incredible talent, unrelenting commitment, the best training and unlimited passion for performing at the highest level,” Krager said. Being selected for these events sets a pace for an even more promising future for the music department. The students’ talents will be at the disposal of more than 25,000 teachers, musicians and band directors at the TMEA event. “A fine performance for an audience like this means great notoriety and enhanced reputations for all of us,” Krager said. “This certainly bodes well for all of our futures.”
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TECHNOLOGY
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alentine’s Day — a day for love and lovers, yet no one outside of the Catholic faith knows anything about the real St. Valentine. When people get the love itch, some turn online to scratch it. In a world as technologically connected as ours, the Internet has become a hub for dating sites. Each new site that pops up fills a different niche that Alex most people never knew Caballero existed. They all claim to contain the key to meeting your future spouse, but for many, they don’t work. There are sites like Match.com, FarmersOnly.com, ChristianMingle.com, SingleMuslim.com and OurTime.com. With the exception of Match.com, these sites are specifically tailored to niche targets. The online dating world has become a permanent fixture in modern times. Kristin Marino of MBAPrograms.org published an dating infographic that showed 17 percent of married couples met by using a dating site, and that number hasn’t changed since 2006. The majority of married couples have met the old-fashioned way. About 40 percent of married couples have met at school or work, and 27 percent have met through a friend or family member, and just like the
percentage of married couples who met online, these numbers haven’t changed much since online dating came about. Simply put, the real-life ways of meeting still reign because when you meet face-to-face, you can’t misrepresent yourself. Many young people, especially college students, knows how easily one can lie under the cloak of the Internet. From the same study conducted by MBAPrograms. org, 81 percent of men and women lie about their age, height or weight on their profiles. “Not everybody is truthful. They gain more (courage) on the Internet,” says political science senior Tyler Albarado. “You always have to be careful and take everything with a grain of salt.” In a Nov. 12, 2011 article by Stephanie Rosenbloom of The New York Times, a study led by University of Wisconsin assistant professor Catalina Toma showed when women log on, they claim to be 8.5 pounds thinner, and their pictures tend to be from about a year and a half ago from the time of posting. On the other hand, men add a half-inch to their height and deduct about two pounds from their weight. Their pictures tend to be on average only six months old. “Daters lie to meet the expectations of what they think their audience is,” Toma said.
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don’t necessarily lead to many marriages. While the Internet has provided a bigger ONLINE continues on page 5
POLITICS
Mend these broken hearts O
n Valentine’s Day, we need to take time to think of those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Three years have passed since the Nov. 9, 2009 tragedy at Fort Hood, where Aaron psychiatrist Army Manuel Maj. Nidal Hasan is accused of killing 13 servicemen and wounding 32 others.
The survivors have not been honored with the Military Order of the Purple Heart and are taking the country to court over claims of mistreatment. Army Sgt. Kimberly Munley was one of the two military police officers who stopped Hasan. In tears, she told ABC News on Wednesday that President Barack Obama broke the promise he made to her that victims would be cared for. “Betrayed is a good word,” Munley said. “Not the least little bit
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have the victims been taken care of. In fact they’ve been neglected.” The issue centers on the military’s designation of the shooting. Since Hasan’s case is still under litigation, the military has designated the shooting as an incidence of workplace violence instead of combat-related or terrorism. In a Nov. 16, 2010 article from The Washington Post, more than a dozen witnesses identified Hasan standing and openning fire. Many witnesses recall the gunman yelling
“Allahu Akbar,” Arabic for “God is great.” The Fort Hood William H. Webster Commission’s report shows someone under the name of “Nidal Hasan” contacted and consulted with Anwar al-Awlaki, a suspected terrorist and citizen of the U.S. and Yemen. “To award a Purple Heart, it has to be done by a foreign terrorist element,” said John HEART continues on page 5
The Purple Heart has been denied to the victims of the Fort Hood attack. | Wikimedia Commons
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McHugh, army secretary. “To declare that a soldier (is) a foreign terrorist would have a profound effect on the ability to conduct the trial.” Shawn Manning, who was shot six times during the incident, told ABC News that the “workplace violence” designation cost him around $70,000 in benefits. Alonzo Lunsford was shot seven times. He received his injuries in the line of duty, and yet, the military and
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dating pool, it hasn’t necessarily produced the results one would expect. Arguably, a more accurate observation is that the online dating industry is driven by money. In 2007, the industry was raking in $900 million, and in 2012, the profits grew to $1.9 billion a year, Marino said. It also must be taken into
the Justice Department have no respect for what these soldiers are going through. “It’s a slap in the face, not only for me but for all 32 that wore the uniform that day,” Lunsford said. The president, as commander in chief, could make an exception in this case. If Obama is a man of integrity, he will see to it that these soldiers receive the treatment they deserve. Aaron Manuel is a print journalism senior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com
consideration that the personality test dating sites give don’t take into account countless factors that could affect a relationship. As with any online venture, one must proceed with caution and care.The best way to snag a relationship is to strike a smile and say hello. After all, it has worked for thousands of years. Alex Caballero is a creative writing senior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
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COUGARS OPEN SEASON WITH NEW IDEAS, EXPECTATIONS DEFENSE
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Fielding: With a new pitching strategy that will put more balls in play, both the infield and outfield have been coming to practice early to get a better idea of what it will be like to handle more ground round balls and outfield flflai aairs. rs.
Batting: After finishing last in Conference USA in several offensive categories a season ago, the newlook Cougars could see solid production out of junior transfer and catcher Caleb Barker who hit .369 a season ago with Grayson Co County College.
Pitching: The pitching staff, which includes six lefthande lefthanders, has been working on fastball co control and using their pitching sele selection to throw smarter and letting the opposing batters get themselve themselves out.
Base path: Speed could be a big strength for the Cougars, particularly among the outfielders. Head coach Todd Whitting focused on physicality during the squad’s offseason regiment, and Whitting believes the athleticism of this year’s team will be a huge asset.
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BASEBALL
Hope springs eternal for opener Team takes a different approach to pitching, defense Harrison Lee Staff writer
Teamwork before numbers might be the baseball team’s new mantra. The call for selflessness in a sport that places emphasis on individual numbers is the Cougars’ new approach to pitching and defense. The Cougars’ pitchers will be moving away from the traditional route of trying to pile up large totals of strikeouts and will focus on a change in pitching style and frame of mind that will have them pitching for outs instead. “It’s a good strategy just because it helps us kind of forget about what else is going on,” said junior pitcher Chase Wellbrock. “It makes it a lot easier on us and keeps the defense involved throughout the whole game. It’ll keep them (the defense) from playing on their heals and having to defend walks.” The pitching staff has received the changes in strategy. Starting as early as the summer, the staff has been working to change its approach to the game in order to fit with the
new style of play. The removal of ego from the team is for the best, Wellbrock said. The team has said several times that taking away selfishness has been a key step in the new style of play. “An out is an out” seems to be the new slogan amongst the pitchers. “We’ve accepted it 100 percent, and we like it,” Wellbrock said. “It’s a great strategy, and it helps take the pressure off of us when the game is close.” Pitching and defense were the focus of practice and improvement this offseason, according to the team. With a veteran outfield and a young infield, shifting to a more involved defense has not been much of a problem for the team. Transfer players, such as junior catcher Caleb Barker, are more experienced than the freshmen, so the changes put in place by the coaching staff have been well-received. “A lot of teams are going for more smallball because they changed the bats,” said DIFFERENT continues on page 7
Freshmen, transfer students key to Cougars’ success
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ith fresh faces on the roster and a strong emphasis from coaches and players on defensive play, curiosity and intrigue surround what the UH baseball team will look like at the plate. “We are always looking forward, and we feel Andrew Pate like we have a good ball club,” said head coach Todd Whitting. “We have a lot more new players that are very athletic. Offensively, we should be solid at the plate.” The plethora of names include freshman first baseman Justin Montemayor, while senior first baseman Casey Grayson will sit out this season after MRI results showed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. “We’re going to add a lot of pop to our lineup,” Grayson said. “We’re going to be able to go out there and put up a lot of runs and help our pitchers out.”
Last season, the Cougars struggled offensively and finished last in Conference USA in batting average (.271), on base percentage (.351) and runs scored (226). In response, Whitting’s offseason regiment focused just as much on mental preparation as it did physical. “One thing I knew is that we had to become more physical, and we have seen massive gains this year,” Whitting said. “When you become more physically able, you become mentally able and more confident to add a little swagger to the team.” In its preseason predictor, Baseball America and Easton Baseball picked UH to finish eighth for the second consecutive year. Both publications acknowledged that the Cougars would take another step back before moving forward. The doubters refuse to phase redshirt sophomore Chris Waylock, a transfer from Iowa Western Community College. PATE continues on page 8
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DIAMOND PLAY Probable starters Appling (CF)
Position battles One day before the season begins, the Cougars are still immersed in competition in a few areas. Starting pitcher: The Cougars have four players competing for three weekend starting opportunities. Head coach Todd Whitting has not announced his day one starter. Left field: Mike Pyeatt, Price Jacobs, Jonathan Davis and Kyle Survance are looking to be UH’s everyday left fielder.
Fulmer (RF) Hernandez (P)
Pyeatt (LF)
Ratcliff (SS)
Vidales (2B)
Pruitt (P)
Poncedeleon (P)
Waylock (RT)
Montemayor (1B)
Third base: C h r i s Waylock is battling freshman Kyle Kirk at the hot corner.
Lemoine (P) Davis (DH)
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“A lot of other people out there and a lot of other teams and coaches, they doubt us,” Waylock said. “We have great 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. That’s a big goal but to have big risk, you’ve got to have big goals too.” While Whitting acknowledges that his first two seasons in charge have not produced the winning results he wanted, UH has the right man in charge to revitalize the program. “I knew when I took over the job we (needed) mass overhaul, not only in players but the way we operate,” Whitting said. “From a recruiting stand point to the fans, from a donor involvement standpoint, everything involved with the baseball program needed to be fixed. I expect it (to) take huge leaps forward this season.”
After an offseason theme of developing a bigger, stronger squad, it is anyone’s guess as to where the team will be in the C-USA pecking order by season’s end. If preparation has anything to do with it, expect the new-look Cougars to see new-look results. “From this point, I don’t know how we are going to do this season,” Whitting said. “But this is the hardest working team I have ever had.”. sports@thedailycougar.com
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junior outfielder Landon Appling in reference to recent NCAA changes that are still being felt throughout the college baseball landscape. “We’ve been out here every day and doing early work taking ground balls — especially our infield,” Appling said. “They have been working real hard.” The defense, according to Appling, has been coming to practice often times half an hour early in order to field ground balls, go through fielding drills and throwing to bases. The older players act as teachers and mentors to the younger players, which has proven easier since many of the younger players are transfers and already know the ins and outs of how to keep a baseball functioning team. With the outfield a veteran unit, the young infield looks a little out of place with no traditional veterans. Appling admitted it might be tough, but stressed that once the season gets underway, things should come together very quickly and for the best.
Casey Grayson, the Cougars’ expected starting catcher, will miss the season because of a knee injury. | Courtesy of UH Athleticss “We’ve been practicing hard and have been ready to play for quite a while now, going as far back as the start of fall practice,” Appling said.
“We’ve learned a lot and have gotten a lot better. We’re ready to go.” sports@thedailycougar.com
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LIFE & ARTS EDITOR
VALENTINES DAY
To be or not to be my Valentine Paulina Rojas Life & arts editor
For those in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is a time to bond and go out on a special date. Single people might hang out with friends, and those who don’t celebrate it might just stay in. “I don’t care about it, if you love someone you should show them everyday,” said business freshmen Asia Kullab. The origin of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in mystery and speculation. According to www.history.com,
one of the legends that surrounds the holiday is that St. Valentine was a priest who served in third century Rome. Emperor Claudius II outlawed young men from marrying so they could serve in the army. Valentine would perform marriages in secret and was put to death when Cladius found out. Whether that story of St. Valentine is true, Valentine’s Day is a widely celebrated holiday, and some students feel that the holiday has become overly commercialized. “Valentine’s Day: It’s a nice holiday
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in thought, but in fact, I think it has been materialized and made to be shallow. But I’m not going to down anyone who really goes all out even though I’m not going to be doing anything,” said English freshman Jacob Wagner. Others feel that Valentine’s Day is too much pressure. “I think it’s kind of stupid and overrated,” said psychology sophomore Elisa Biondo. “Its all just a big marketing scheme.”
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PLAY IT AGAIN Music helps to set any mood. While these songs might not help you get steamy, they are all great Valentine’s Day jams. 1. “Complete” by Austin Gibbs 2. “Easy to Love” by The Jezebels 3. “Navigate Me” by Cute Is What We Aim For 4. “Love Me Honestly” by Brighten 5. “Awkward Kisser” by Telekinesis 6. “Sister Wife” by Alex Winston 7. “So Contagious” by Acceptance 8. “Sex on the Regular” by Miniature Tigers 9. “I Don’t Believe in Love” by We Are Trees 10. “Boyfriend” by Best Coast — Complied by Samantha Wong
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UH’s cutest couples The best of times When marketing senior Jose Avalos Estrada stood in front of a crowd of 150 people to ask supply chain management senior Michelle Alvarez to be “his princess,” she said yes.
Instructions: Begin by boiling 2 cups of water, the sugar and the berries until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, then add brandy and set aside to cool. Boil the remaining 2 cups of water and add the lentils and garlic. Allow it to cook until tender, then season with salt. In a lightly oiled pan on medium/high heat, add the carrots and cook until caramelized, or light brown marks appear, then remove from the heat and season. Heat a pan on medium heat and place the duck breast in the pan with the skin side down. After about 4 minutes, check the texture of the skin to see if it is crispy, then flip the breast over and finish cooking, then remove from heat. Thinly slice just before serving. Notes: When plating: place a serving of lentils in the center of the plate with the carrots on top. Lay the sliced duck breast over the lentils and carrots and drizzle glaze the over it. Scoring a duck breast is to make small shallow cuts in the skin that run perpendicular to one another. This allows more fat to be rendered and a crispier skin. — Jorge Porras
The pair met through the Hispanic Business Student Association on campus during fall 2011. They have been together for just over a year. Estrada and Alvarez enjoy runs through Hermann Park and cuddling on the couch watching TV. “All in all , I have the best and fun time with my best friend and girlfriend, Michelle,” said Estrada — Courtesy of Jose Avalos Estrada
What distance? During summer 2011, sports administration junior Zach Mayberry and American sign language interpretation sophomore Meagan Seiler met while working at Cinemark. They started going out a month later in August. Right after they started dating, Seiler moved to Buffalo, N.Y. But the couple overcame the distance for the first five months of their relationship. In December, Seiler moved back to Houston, and they have been happily together since. — Courtesy of Zach Mayberry
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Program opens up to UH community Maritza Rodriguez Contributing writer
The Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies program kicked off spring with an open house Tuesday. With the support of Friends of Women’s Studies, WGSS offers two academic minors in women and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies and a graduate certificate in women’s studies. English professor Elizabeth Gregory, the director of WGSS, welcomed faculty and students to learn about the program and contributions. “The open house is the same as any open house,” Gregory said. “It gives people a chance to get together with colleagues, interested students and supporters who are interested in our program.” The program is in the process of developing a major for these studies. So far, the program has a positive review regarding its faculty and affiliated courses. The classes are cross-listed with other departments but WGSS plans on making these classes
focus with the program. FWS President Susana Monteverde said the classes from the program could help students in their everyday life. “It helps students think critically about the roles of women, even for men,” Monteverde said. “It gives young people the opportunity to be activated in advocating for themselves.” FWS is a community organization that raises money for the program. Table Talk is an event in which Houston women of various professions lead conversations with guests. Table Talk and other community events’ proceeds fundscholarships for undergraduates and graduates. The post-doctoral fellowship invites recent doctoral graduates to come to the University to talk about the research they’ve done. American studies doctorate Rachel Quinn is a new member to the program. She is working on a research project about Dominican women and other transnational
identities. “My goal is to educate students so it can hopefully improve the quality of their lives,” Quinn said. With the events and classes the program offers, students are becoming more interested in pursuing a minor in the programs offored by WGSS. Psychology and anthropology junior Peighton Wagner says the program is great for students. “I think it’s very interesting, and I’m very interested in the LGBT studies,” Wagner said. “I’m going to dive more into this program and learn more about it.” Graduates who major in social work, law or other public relations can have a minor in these studies, which can help them in the future, Gregory said. “Every person should take these courses because it helps you cope with the obstacles people face everyday,” Gregory said. “You can either be subject to it or you can be part of changing it in the ways that is a problem.” arts@thedailycougar.com
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“There is a huge workforce need that I think UH can address if we can get well-defined and well-established programs in both degree and nondegree programs that we can package well together and have a signature for the University.” Ed u c a t i o n i s n o t m a t c h ing the degree of technological advancement in industry, keeping companies from finding qualified employees. One of the major untapped fields that students need to be involved with is sustainable or
“green” energy. “Texas is one of the leading producers for wind energy across the country. We sit right there in the heart of it, and we need to be able to be the place to go for local industry,” Krishnamoorti said. “The field has moved; the field has changed what people need to be trained on. You need a lot more interdisciplinary training. For instance, getting people to be able to look at sustainability, looking at life-cycle analysis, not just be able to go make energy, but can you get it done in a sustainable way? What is your environmental footprint?” Additionally, students need to
learn how to interact in a practical “real world.” “Traditional ways of doing STEM education — science, t e c h n o l o g y, engineering and math — the education there has not really conHarold nected to the real world in the sense that we don’t teach them things about business, we don’t teach them more finance, we don’t teach them more entrepreneurship,” he said.
“All of those are increasingly almost as important as technical skills.” While Krishnamoorti moves up, Michael Harold will move back to the position he previously held for eight years. Despite this, Krishnamoorti said that nothing in chemical engineering will change. “Things will be virtually the same,” Krishnamoorti said. “We have a highly collaborative and collegial department where decisions are made in consultation and consensus rather than having a leader dictate everything.” Krishnamoorti said that the department has seen much success
in the past decade, which will allow it to retake its place in the list of the top 10 chemical engineering programs in the nation. “In the 80s, we were a top 10 depar tment,” Kr ishnamoor ti said. “Right now we are a top 15 department.” “I think in the coming two to three years, because of the all the things that have been done over the last 10 years to last five years, we are on our way to being back in the top-10 programs for chemical engineering programs nationwide. I’m truly excited for everyone here.” news@thedailycougar.com
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Say no to guns Katherine Morris Contributing writer
While the majority of the Student Government Association spent the day in Austin representing UH, it was business as usual on campus. At the SGA Senate meeting on Wednesday, the Resolution to Reaffirm Opposition to Allowing Concealed Handguns made its second appearance. “Currently, there is a bill proposed at the Texas State Legislature that will allow for licensed concealed handgun owners to be able to have their concealed handguns on campus, and more importantly, that the University would not be allowed to make rules that overrides this law,” said political science senior Sepi Tabrizi. “SGA just wants to pass a bill saying they do not support this. These kinds of things are strictly symbolic.” Other bills on the agenda included Taylor’s Diploma Bill, introduced before Christmas break; an SGA Bill Consideration Period for Proposed Legislation and an SGA Bill Publicized Revision Period for Proposed Legislation. Law graduate student Kelly Hickman, a graduate in law school, received a presidential appointment to the Safety and Security Advisory Committee. Hickman was involved in promoting campus safety when she was a student at UT. “I think there is a notable lack of police call boxes, the importance of which cannot be overstated.” Hickman said in a letter read on her behalf. “I also think the students need to be better educated about how to be safe on campus.” news@thedailycougar.com