Thursday, February 21, 2013 // Issue 80, Volume 78
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UH shakes things up Students congregated in Lynn B. Eusan Park outside of Cougar Village to participate in a Harlem Shakes video. The viral-video trend has been taking over YouTube, and colleges across the U.S. have made their own versions. Participants dressed in various get-ups with wild props, such as a canoe, kiddie pool and a light saber. Shasta made a cameo appearance, which significantly contributed to the swell of cougar pride. See page 8 for the full story.
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Proposed bill asks universities to tell all Darlene Campos Staff writer
The Student Right to Know Act, if passed by the U.S. government, would require all colleges to report the average salaries of postgraduates, remedial enrollment, credit earnings and graduation rates, as well as the average debt accumulated while attending the university. The bill was introduced by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden in Washington D.C. at the start of February. The purpose of the act, as outlined by Wyden, would allow prospective college students to make a more informed decision about their education and future career. “Students have a right to know how long it will take them to complete their education, what their likelihood of completion is, how
far that education will take them after graduation and at what cost,” Wyden said in his outline of the bill. “They deserve to know this information before they invest thousands of dollars and years of their lives.” Though the Student Right to Know Act was proposed last year and is still undergoing approval processing, UH, as well all Texas institutions of higher education, may be affected in the future. “We (UH) do not comment on pending litigation. We will, of course, fully comply with applicable law,” said Shawn Lindsey, director of media relations for Marketing and Communication. “It sounds as though Texas is already working to make the type of information proposed in the bill BILL continues on page 12
THE STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ACT If it passes, a data system will be created to provide the following information about specific programs, institutions and employment sectors:
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The effects of remedial education and financial aid, and what student success can mean — Graphic by Andres Garcia
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Today 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. Recital: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Dudley Recital Hall there will be an A.I. Lack Series guest recital featuring string orchestra players Lucie Robert and Kirsten Yon on violin, Ivo-Jan van der Werff on viola, Lachezar Kostov on cello and Timothy Hester on piano. There will be works by Bach, Schubert and Schumann. Admission is free.
Friday Swimming and Diving: From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Recreation Center Natatorium, the swimming and diving team will compete in the Conference USA Championships. Luncheon: From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, a public official of the year award luncheon will highlight the efforts of regional public officials. Admission is free. Jazz Festival: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Moores Opera House, the 15th annual Texas Music Festival Jazz Project will be directed by Noe Marmolejo, director of jazz ensembles, and performed by Houston’s all-star professional jazz orchestra. Tickets range from $12 to $17. Paradise Hotel: From 8 to 10
p.m. at the Wortham Theatre, a play by Georges Feydeau and directed by Gus Kaikkonen will present “Paradise Hotel.” A classic, fast-paced bedroom farce full of hilarious mistaken identities ensues. Student tickets are $10.
Saturday Swimming and Diving: From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Recreation Center Natatorium, the swimming and diving team will compete in the Conference USA Championships. Jazz Festival: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Moores Opera House, the 15th Annual Moores Jazz Festival will feature Lew Soloff on trumpet, directed by Noe Marmolejo and assistant director Ryan Gabbart, with works by Evans, Jones, Lewis. Students will have a free chance to meet the artist at 6:45 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $17. Paradise Hotel: From 8 to 10 p.m., the Wortham Theatre will host a play by Georges Feydeau and directed by Gus Kaikkonen. Student tickets are $10.
Sunday Tennis: From 1 to 4 p.m. at the John E. Hoff Courts, the women’s tennis team will compete against Texas-Pan American.
Paradise Hotel: From 8 to 10 p.m., the Wortham Theatre will host a play by Georges Feydeau and directed by Gus Kaikkonen. Student tickets are $10.
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Every February, some Christians enter a period of reverence called Lent — one that may restrict their diets. Living and dining on campus can pose a problem for students who are honoring this season. Mathematics senior Juan Robledo has a hard time deciding on which entrée to choose at the Nom Mi Street food truck. “In the previous semesters, I used to order bean burritos from Taco Bell or fish sandwiches from Wendy’s, but this year I decided not to give up anything for Lent,” Robledo said. “I attended the Ash Wednesday mass services last week and we are encouraged to not eat meat on Fridays until Easter.” Parked outside the Catholic Newman Center, Nom Mi Street is a popular lunch destination for many students. During Lent, Nom Mi has several vegetarian options. McAlister’s Deli is another dining facility that offers a Lent menu for its customers. Media production senior Rashad Eaglin gave up soft drinks for Lent and now orders tea from the McAlister’s menu. “I have friends that belong to the Catholic Student Organization who like to come here for lunch and I
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Pinned to the vows Kelly Schafler Contributing writer
Some things you might find on a typical Cougar’s mind could include class, work, homework, networking and finals, all while juggling life. This list of priorities can sometimes feel suffocating. Young, single members of the pride are beginning to feel like they have a grasp on their dreams. The thought of taking a significant other’s dreams into account before one is fully comfortable with his own seems a little unbelievable. For some, this idea does not seem so outlandish. My lungs seemed to fail me upon hearing the news of my roommate and her boyfriend’s impending nuptials. This abrupt news made me question the velocity of my maturity in comparison to that of other people my age. “How are you going to plan a wedding? I don’t even know how to balance a checkbook,” I said to my friend. “Yeah, it will be definitely be
difficult, but Pinterest will help,” my friend said. Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, and hobbies. Of the 33 categories available at the top of Pinterest for easy access, there is a category labeled “Weddings.” Under this category, pinners are able to view a seemingly infinite amount of pictures that range from gloriously beautiful wedding dresses to perfectly assorted flower arrangements and from a variety of do-it-yourself projects to helpful ideas on how to plan a wedding on a budget. Modea, a digital advertising agency, did research last year into the usage of Pinterest, and found that 68.2 percent of users are women, 41.7 percent are 18 to 34 years old and 71.9 percent have an annual household income of less than $100,000. One could paint a picture of
the typical Pinterest user: a young woman earning less than $100,000, possibly still in school or in the early stages of her career and money is possibly an issue in her life. Do not misunderstand; all these things are useful to the future blushing bride, and being able to see all of these amenities in one place is convenient. This board could be quite helpful. Pinterest has the convenience of Google but with an emphasis on what you can see more than what you can read. “Pinners” do not have to go searching for specific aspects to add to their wedding; it is already compiled onto a seemingly infinite board on Pinterest. The convenience and fairytale bliss is changing the way young adults view marriage and relationships. Young women are forming wedding boards with the vision of the most perfect and picturesque wedding. Upon David Delgado | The Daily Cougar
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“Proponents of gun control are greatly limited in their ability to affect meaningful change by the second amendment itself. Its wording is both ambiguous and contentious, but as long as it stands, little headway can be made in curtailing the ownership of firearms and associated gun violence. There is little recourse, but to repeal the second amendment and replace it with a something
that explicitly reclassifies the ownership of guns as a privilege, that can be tightly regulated by the government. While extreme in measure, presidency for this can be found within the constitution itself; one simply has to turn to the 18th and 21st Amendments. The 18th Amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, going into effect in 1920. Thirteen years later, much to the chagrin of bootleggers
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everywhere, the 21st Amendment repealed prohibition. This exemplifies the beauty of the Constitution as a mutable document that can be altered to fit social and technological dynamics. The founders were aware of need to be able to adapt the law to fit the needs of the people and provided a mechanism to do so. We are now a fundamentally different country from when the ANDERSON continues on page 5
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“I’m a person who is generally to the left in most major issues and in my political worldview; however, when it comes to the question of guns, I believe the government should limit our second amendment rights as little as possible. Some believe that we should ban assault weapons, but most gun murders are done by handguns. Some think that guns should be outlawed altogether, but like drugs,
if somebody feels the need to have it, they’ll seek it and most of the times, they find it with little to no trouble. Gun stores should require background checks, but I believe that they should also require a gun license similar to a driver’s license. To obtain it, one should pass a safety exam and know how to properly use their gun, how to store their gun and basic laws VACA continues on page 5
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grazing the page, the word that comes to one’s mind is “dream.” “Obviously, (Pinterest) gives people ideas,” said anthropology and nutrition junior Brittani Gore. “Negatively, people could say that it gives unrealistic expectations because people don’t realize how expensive weddings really are.” While there are tuxedos and cufflinks for the groom, the site seems to be built primarily around the bride. “My sister was able to help me pick out my fiancee’s engagement ring from looking at (my fiancee’s) wedding board on Pinterest,” said petroleum engineering sophomore Shane Brandt. “I had a general idea of what she would have liked, but it was nice to look at examples.” Young women are forming this idea of a wedding and asking the man to squeeze his foot into the five-inch-heel-like mold the woman strategically picked out. With Pinterest, these potential brides can have the wedding they want while cutting costs and
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right to bear arms was first enshrined in the Constitution, and the threat of gun violence in society warrants the addition of a 28th Amendment. In the deliberately arcane wording of most government documents, I propose the following: Section 1: In promoting the minimization of violence, being towards the common good of the people, Congress hereby repeals the second amendment of the U.S. Constitution and prohibits the private ownership of any unregistered firearm. This law further restricts the types of firearms that are eligible for registration as defined in section 2. Ownership of a registered firearm is limited to U.S. citizens who possess a valid license, as issued by the Federal Government and defined in section 3. As defined by law, a firearm is any weapon or device that launches a projectile or projectiles by chemical, electrical or other physical means. The private ownership of firearms capable of ejecting more
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about the gun. After that, the person should be allowed as many guns as they want. I don’t think the amount of
doing things themselves, and the temptation is too tough for some of them to resist, and as a result, some of these married couples may be rushing to the altar sooner than they want to or should, perhaps both. In May 2010, the Texas Department of State Health Service’s Center for Health Statistics released a report on marriage and divorce trends from 1970 to 2006. Among men, 48.3 percent of divorcees are 30 to 44 years old. In 2006, 47.1 percent of divorced men are 25 to 39 years old, while 50.4 percent of divorced women are 25 to 39 years old. Young people still have a good chance to stay married through middle age, so statistics like this should serve as a cautionary tale, not a deterrent. Young adults may be rushing to the altar too soon, and Pinterest is making it harder to resist the temptation. Perhaps for a while, we should stick to our Disney movies, Call of Duty, the “Humor” category of Pinterest and keep our dreams just that — dreams. Kelly Schafler is a print journalism sophomore and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.
than one projectile per trigger-mechanism is prohibited. The private ownership of any firearm with a barrel length of less than 16 inches is explicitly prohibited. Section 2: All firearms must possess a unique identification number. Registration of a firearm entails entering the UIN into a national database established and maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Section 3: Firearm ownership licensure entails undergoing a criminal background check, firearm use proficiency test and evaluation of mental state. Pending clearance, a license can be obtained free of charge and is valid for a period of five years, subject to renewal. Rightfully, it is incredibly difficult to amend the Constitution, and there is little chance of such a contentious bill ever seeing the light of day. Never the less, I fear that unless we free the government to properly protect its people, gun violence will continue unabated.” Marc Anderson is a post-doctoral research associate in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry.
gun violence in the United States is a consequence of lax gun laws, but to something specific to our country. There are still dangerous places in the United States, specifically low-income neighborhoods and cities where the police aren’t always able or willing to protect
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people. Given this, guns can be helpful and we should be able to own them without unneccesary government intervention.” Steven Vaca is a history and politcal science junior.
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Former UH basketball coach Guy V. Lewis (right) was instrumental in getting UCLA head coach John Wooden (left) to agree to a battle between the two best teams in the country. After 52,000 fans came to the Astrodome to view the first nationally televised regular season game, the contest became known as The Game of The Century. | Courtesy of UH Athletics
HALL OF FAME COMMENTARY
Coach deserves Hall recognition After 598 victories and five Final Fours, it’s time for Lewis’ enshrinement Christopher Shelton Sports editor
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efore the season began, sophomore guard Joseph Young stressed being an everyday guy on the basketball court — a player who worked out before practice, competed hard during each session and put up extra shots in the gym after practice. Young’s mentality was instilled, in part, by his dad, Michael Young, who competed at UH from 1980 to 1984 and was an integral part of the Phi Slama Jama teams that reached the Final Four three consecutive times. Michael learned the lesson from legendary coach Guy V. Lewis. “He taught me how to be an
everyday person. He taught me about consistency and playing hard in practice everyday,” Michael said. “We came to practice everyday and learned how to work hard in practice. I think that’s made me successful.” Now, Lewis has a chance to be recognized for the accomplishments that players like Michael helped him attain. Lewis, who won 592 games while head basketball coach at UH, was selected as a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during All Star Weekend. Lewis must receive 75 percent — 18 of 24 votes — from the Honors Committee for election into the Hall of Fame. This year’s class will be revealed at the NCAA Final Four in Atlanta in April. Lewis made 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, including five Final Four appearances, finishing as national runner-up in 1983 and 1984, and he developed three Hall LEWIS continues on page 7
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Former UH basketball coach Guy Lewis won 598 games and made the Final Four five times during his tenure at UH. | 1968 Houstonian
of Famers who are all members of the NBA’s Top 50 players — but his stats are only a small portion of his case to be included. Under Lewis’ tutelage, UH was the first athletics department in Texas to integrate when he signed Don Chaney and Elvin Hayes in 1964. “There were no schools in the South, basically, recruiting black athletes,” Hayes said in an Associated Press article. “He paved the way in basketball. You watch LSU, Kentucky, Alabama now, they have all these great black athletes. These schools weren’t even looking at them back then.” Lewis pushed bounds that lifted college basketball to new levels after Lewis approached UCLA head coach John Wooden about a game between the top two teams in the nation. In front of 52,000 fans in the Astrodome, UH and Elvin Hayes defeated Kareem Abdul-Jabar’s UCLA squad 71-69. It was the first nationally televised regular-season college basketball game.
Athletics Director Mack Rhoades said Lewis’ contributions are worthy of hall of fame recognition. “You think about the criteria in terms of getting into the hall of fame,” Rhoades said. “Certainly, it’s winning a lot of games, but he had an impact on the game itself, whether it was the first (in Texas) in terms of integration and recruiting African-American players, his style of play to TV and the game against UCLA.” Lewis also helped change the way college basketball was played. The Fab Five, a nickname given to five highly recruited freshman who all went to Michigan, were a mirror image of the Phi Slama Jama teams of the 1980s. Both schools played a consortium of talented freshmen, which led the team to national-title appearances. Michigan played a similar up-tempo style that most teams couldn’t compete with. Most similar is that both schools failed to win a national title. Hall of fame coach Larry Brown doesn’t believe Lewis’ failure to win a title should keep him from being enshrined.
“I coached against him in 1983. That might have been my first college game at Kansas. It was against Phi Slama Jama. My mom said, ‘What are you scheduling that game for your first game.’ I’ve always admired him. He has always been a gentle, nice man that made our game better,” Brown said. “I’m old school, and those coaches were old school. They were real coaches. All the guys that played for that man just had such wonderful things to say about him and then you see their success. I’m pretty confident people will recognize that.” Without Lewis, the history of basketball is incomplete: The Game of the Century, arguably the greatest game in college basketball history, never happens; Phi Slama Jama, one of the most compelling basketball stories ever, never occurs; and Elvin Hayes doesn’t get to play college basketball on its grandest stage. If the Hall has space to enshrine coaches from the WNBA, Yugoslavia, the Euroleague and high school, it certainly has space for Lewis. sports@thedailycougar.com
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Harlem Shake gets painted red BoJanay Posey Staff writer
Hundreds of students dashed onto the stage of Lynn Eusan Park on Wednesday to film UH’s version of the Harlem Shake. The Harlem Shake is an outdated dance that has recently captured viral media. “Other universities have jumped on board, and now UH will show who is the best at it,” said Jessica Grono, Student Program Board president. “We’re better than UT. We had to do one.” The crowd was one of the largest the SPB has seen in such short notice, Grono said. With the help of the administration, the student video network, and the College Kids, SPB planned and marketed the event in a week. “If you’re going to give credit, give it to the students,” Grono said. Students came in their UH gear, masks, bikinis and costumes such as King Kong, SpongeBob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Gingerbread Man. Shasta even boogied. “This is awesome. This is what being a Cougar is all about,” said Cedric Bandoh, Student Government Association president. “This is how star our Coog community is.” Bandoh danced in the crowd alongside students such as Mike Feliciano, a management information systems junior who was dressed as Spiderman. “I like being at UH. There’s a lot of school spirit here. I used to go to UT, and this rivals it,” Feliciano said. “The student body here keeps life at UH pretty fun.” University of Texas is one of the
Hundreds of students showed up at Lynn B. Eusan Park Wednesday to show off their Cougar pride for the filming of the UH version of the viral hit “Harlem Shake.” The event was organized by the Student Program Board and Student Video Network via Facebook and other social media. | Nichole Taylor/The Daily Cougar many universities that has a Harlem Shake. Psychology junior Ashkan Ghashghai strutted to the scene on jumping stilts and dressed as Waldo because he said it would be easy to find in the video. “I think it is cool that someone
is thinking of stuff like this,” Ghashghai said. Some students whipped out their phones and took the viewer approach. Students like Rico Francis, a media production junior, watched from behind the stage. “It’s crazy,” Francis said. “I came
to support (UH), support the movement. It’s nice to get a break from school.” Francis applauded SPB for putting the event together so quickly. He wasn’t alone. Nutrition sophomore Michelle Ruiz was impressed by the crowd as she watched from
her seat on the stage. “The Harlem Shake is a pretty ridiculous fad,” Ruiz said. “All these people show a lot of pride.” The video is expected to be on YouTube by the end of the week. arts@thedailycougar.com
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What’s love got to do with it? There is more than meets the skintone when it comes to relationships Maritza Rodriguez Contributing writer
Students discussed the struggles that can arise from interracial relationships and how to overcome them. | Maritza Rodgriguez/The Daily Cougar
According to the Pew Research Center, interracial marriages have been on the rise since it became legal in 1967. Interracial dating is important topic that affects UH students, and it and was discussed at Wednesday’s weekly Gender Talk at the Women’s Resource Center.
WRC’s program coordinator Malkia Hutchinson said that people should know the views of interracial dating since UH is culturally diverse. “There are a lot of issues that can come into play when dating someone outside of your race,” Hutchinson said. Hutchinson showed a clip from the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” in which the main character invites her fiance to meet her Greek family for the first time. Although the family of the bride was very hostile to her new non-Greek fiance,
the family still welcomed him. WRC Director Beverly McPhail shared her experience on how her parents had issues with her relationship with someone of a different race. “My parents never said a word about me dating another race, until I went to college, and were outraged when they found out,” McPhail said. “Nothing was ever said, but I guess they felt it was understood.” Difference in class can play a role when dating people of another LOVE continues on page 9
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LIFE+ARTS FOOD
McAlister’s tingles the taste buds BoJanay Posey Staff writer
In dining areas, it can be difficult to find healthy and affordable options. It seems though McAlister’s Deli, which has been serving the UH for the past five years, has been getting a five-paw rating from Cougars. “The food is a healthy alternative to other places on campus. The atmosphere is really relaxed,” said sports administration sophomore Brandon Moore. Moore eats at McAlister’s at least once a week. He likes the customer service, upbeat staff, TVs and music. He finds only one slight downside: the occasional long lines. “They’re really good at picking their staff. If I did have a problem, it got corrected fast,” Moore said. Moore likes to order the spicy southwest chicken griller, a grilled sandwich stuffed with chicken, corn, guacamole, pepper jack cheese and chipotle ranch. Alongside that, he gets a country potato. McAlister’s Deli’s menu consists of such items as the spud ole, a potato crammed with chili, cheddar
Coogs have been taking advantage of all the tasty and healthy options that McAlisters Deli has to offer since it opened five years ago. | Nichole Taylor/The Daily Cougar
jack cheese and sliced jalapenos, and the savannah chopped salad is a large bowl of lettuce, grilled chicken, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, tomatoes, cucumbers and gorgonzola cheese. McAlister’s has a feature menu that changes every couple of months, said Jared Bowser, McAlister’s night shift lead. McAlister’s feature menu for this month is Cajun shrimp. They offer a po-boy, wrap and salad. Bowser is a hotel and restaurant management senior. He started working at McAlister’s two years ago to get real world experience. He and the cooks have made up to 200 to 300 orders an hour and he loves being that busy, and the cooks
are not the only ones who play a part in making sure the orders are right, Bowser said. “A lot of times we make mistakes. The expos check food, those people are very good at catching the big mistakes,” Bowser said. If mistakes do slip past, Bowser testifies that McAlister’s has understanding customers. “Most of the time, our customers are some of the best,” Bowser said. “Normally, our customers are above and beyond.” Such customers would be optometry second-year graduate student Valori Waggoner, who likes to get a baked potato when she drops into McAlister’s on her way to the Calhoun Lofts.
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“Most times, the food is good. It’s never disgusting,” Waggoner said. “I like (it) because it’s less fast food.” Waggoner likes the convenience of McAlister’s. She thinks the prices are fair and compared to other places, McAlister’s has better food. Waggoner also likes the customer service. “They’re very friendly. They try to keep things moving,” Waggoner said. McAlister’s speed has been questioned by some students such as pharmacy freshman Cameron Billingsley. “I think they are kind of understaffed. It always takes a long time,” Billingsley said. “The food is of reasonable quality if you’re willing to wait.” Cameron likes that McAlister’s stays open later than other places on campus, however if he had other options he would go elsewhere, he said. “They kind of have a monopoly on campus. You kind (of ) have no choice,” Cameron said.
race. Money might be an issue since one partner can have a higher income than the other, and the difference in culture might cause issues with family members. English senior Joy Lester said being a product of an interracial relationship has helped her understand her parents’ culture. Although her grandparents were not okay with the relationship, her parents educated her siblings and her. “It’s very interesting to see other peoples’ views on the experiences they went through,” Lester said. “Parents should educate their children on the different cultures there are in this country.” Interracial relationships may run into problems within the family or in the public eye. Hutchinson said couples should not live in a bubble because it does not end up leading to a healthy, long-lasting relationship. “Be with someone that makes you happy, and that person may not be your type,” Hutchinson said. “Get to know the person and who they really are.”
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Cougars show improvement in limited action Andrew Pate Staff writer
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hrough what has been a small sampling of their 52-game schedule, the newlook Cougars – 19 new members to be exact – showed glimpses of brilliance at the plate, signs of slight improvement on the mound and the ability to win on the road. UH has tallied three victories in four matchups against Colonial Athletic Association (Northeastern Huskies) and Southland Conference (Sam Houston State Bearkats), but wins are wins and head coach Todd Whitting is keeping things in perspective. “We learned an extremely valuable lesson for a young ball club,” Whitting said. “You have to come out and play every day. I sensed after the first two games that we were patting ourselves on the back a little bit.” The Cougars will look to continue road momentum Friday in San Marcos against a Texas State ballclub that recently scored nine runs in a 10-9 loss to Sam Houston
Freshman first baseman Justin Montemayor leads the team in runs, with four. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar State, a team the Cougars defeated 6-3. “I’m really proud of the guys tonight. This was a big win for us as it was the first time to be on the road for a lot of these players,” Whitting said. “We competed from
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Younger players step up in wins Harrison Lee Staff writer
Sophomore pitcher Aaron Garza and freshman pitcher Jake Lemoine combined to hold Sam Houston State to three runs. Cougar bats roared to life in the top of the ninth to break the 3-3 tie and win the night at 6-3. Lemoine’s relief appearance enabled him to get his first collegiate win. The two pitchers gave up eight hits and only two earned runs against four strikeouts over the course of the game, which helped to keep the team ERA at 3.00. Garza issued two walks in his six innings of work. The solid pitching performance helped UH to its fourth win of the season. “I’m really proud of the guys tonight,” said head coach Todd Whitting. “This was a big win for us as it was the first time to be on the road (with UH) for a lot of these players.” Freshmen Kyle Survance and Kyle Kirk led the hitters with two hits apiece, while they teamed with freshman first baseman Justin Montemayor and redshirt sophomore Chris Waylock to drive in one run each. Junior catcher Caleb Barker
extended his streak of games with an RBI to four, as he went 1-4 in the game. It was Berker’s fifth hit and fourth RBI of the season. Redshirt freshman outfielder Ashford Fulmer and junior outfielder Jonathan Davis also contributed with RBIs. “We competed really well,” Whitting said. “That was my challenge to the team tonight. There were plenty of times to shut down, but they kept grinding and that is championship baseball.” The defense did more than its share to back up the pitchers. Junior outfielder Landon Appling helped assist in a double play that erased a Bearkat runner. Junior shortstop Frankie Ratcliff showed his fielding skills with a snag of a hard-hit ball up the middle. Both plays occurred after Lemoine came in relief in the seventh inning. The Cougars will stay on the road from Friday to the Sunday with a three-game series in San Marcos versus Texas State. UH will return to Cougar Field on Tuesday to face Houston Baptist University. sports@thedailycougar.com
the time the game started to the last pitch was thrown. There were plenty of times to shut down, but they kept grinding, and that is championship baseball.” With pitching being a major question coming into the season,
Whitting and company spoke confidently in the hitters’ abilities to relieve some pressure from the pitcher’s grind. In response, freshman infielder Justin Montemayor’s .417 average (5-for-12) and four runs leads all
hitters while freshman infielder Josh Vidales and freshman outfielder Kyle Survance each have compiled .400 averages and a trio of runs. “He’s making me look like a genius putting a freshman in the one hole,” Whitting said of Vidales. “He’s a gritty player, and he’s done exactly what we’ve asked him to do.” On the mound, the Cougars have managed to escape jams, and the starters have managed a combined 2.39 ERA including senior pitcher Austin Pruitt’s six-inning shutout against Northeastern on Saturday. After returning from San Marcos, UH will take on Houston Baptist on Tuesday before facing Texas A&M, Baylor and California in the Houston College Classic at Minute Maid Park. “There were plenty of times to shut down, but they kept grinding, and that is championship baseball,” Whitting said. sports@thedailycougar.com
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is capable of achieving.” Lee, along with his co-chair, Vice Chancellor and Vice President for Student Affairs Richard Walker, requested to approach the Faculty Senate during its meeting. Faculty Senate President Steven Wallace presided at the meeting held in the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion in M.D. Anderson Memorial Library for the first time since taking the gavel Jan. 23. The senior vice president for Academic Affairs and provost position acts as chief academic officer, and whoever fills it will be responsible for student access and success as well as all academic programs and policies. Since former Provost John Antel stepped down from his official role as provost in early January, UH has gradually made steps to appointing a replacement. Paula Short was named interim senior vice chancellor and provost until the search committee finishes their work. Faculty took turns voicing their opinions on what an ideal candidate would possess during the meeting. Among the suggestions and
requests made by faculty senate leaders were scholarly vision combined with the ability to get things done. Shared governance, recent teaching experience, a dedication to excellence and communication and problem-solving skills were also listed as important qualities for potential provost candidates. Co-chairs Lee and Walker will compose a list of qualifications that will be provided after the solicitation phase. They intend to review all candidates in March. President and Chancellor Renu Khator also urged everyone to attend the open forums that will take place during the search process for the next provost. Please come to the open forums and participate, Khator said during the Faculty Senate meeting. “Two people assessing the logistics of the search is one thing, but 200 people giving their feedback would be quite another,” Khator said. An estimated three to four finalists will be invited to attend campus interviews between April 28 and May 9. The committee intends to completing the search process before the end of the semester.. news@thedailycougar.com
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Salad, a reliable option for Lent observers, will not have to be the only choice, thanks to Dining Services. | Shaimaa Eissa/The Daily Cougar
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never noticed that there was a Lent menu offered to students. Now that I know, I would love to give it a try,” Eaglin said. UH Dining Services have always tried to offer seafood choices on Fridays during Lent at its residential dining halls. Cougar Woods will continue to serve a vegetarian entrée, while Moody Towers will increase its selections in the vegetarian station. UH dietitian Caroline Sullivan and Dining Services have improved the program by increasing the number of offerings and improving recipes to
their diners’ preferences. “Students can look for seafood gumbo, tuna salad, baked fish, to shrimp quesadillas and many more delicious meals that fit into Lenten observances,” Sullivan said. Students can also find vegetarian options at Subway, Bare Bowls Kitchen, Tandoori Nite and Kim Son Restaurant, and find seafood options at Sushic and Kim Son. “During Lent, when I have given up certain foods and not consuming meat, I sometimes eat snack bars and have learned to adapt to different menu dishes, but there is always something good to eat,” Robledo said. news@thedailycougar.com
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available this spring.” The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has been working to address the points mentioned in the Student Right to Know Act. In 2012, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board researched the amount of time it takes an average student to complete a 4-year degree. According to the 2012 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Almanac, 120 credit hours are required to earn a 4-year degree. The average student takes between five to six years to graduate from a 4-year institution. With this bill, potential college students will be able to view which institutions have an average 4-year graduation rate. “Texas is a national leader for using data to drive policy. Texas was one of the first, and remains one of the few, to have a robust accountability system that measures the progress on higher education metrics critical for stakeholders to track and understand,” said the 2012 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Almanac. “The 2013 Almanac will include average yearly salaries by degree area for 2006 baccalaureate graduates at one, three and five years after degree completion. In addition, the average undergraduate debt by area at the time of graduation will be shown for those students who obtained state and federal loans.” Raymund Paredes, director of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, gave his plans for future college students in a December 2012 testimony. “We will continue to publish the Almanac each year to place the most relevant state and institutional data in the hands of higher education officials, business leaders and policymakers so they understand how Texas higher education is performing,” Paredes said. “We will begin to expand access to data for parents and students. This will help parents and students to begin to evaluate data like timeto-degree and graduation rates in addition to just tuition and fees, financial aid and available majors when making decisions about which college is the right fit.” news@thedailycougar.com