Tuesday, April 23, 2013 // Issue 110, Volume 78
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UH to study effects of space travel Erika Forero Contributing writer
The human immune system works to keep the body healthy, but for an astronaut, that system can be compromised by space travel. The UH Department of Health and Human Performance has partnered with NASA to study why this happens in a 14-month program that will analyze the effects of long duration space flight on astronauts aboard the International Space Station. “It is important to determine whether or not long-duration spaceflight impairs immunity before exploration class spaceflight missions — i.e., to Mars or an asteroid — can be considered,” said Rickie Simpson, principle investigator for the program and
UH assistant professor in exercise and immunology. To do this, Simpson said that the team will collect blood, urine and saliva samples from the astronauts before they travel to space, while they are on the ISS and for about six months when they return. “The samples collected on the space station will be returned to Earth via the Soyuz space vehicle so that we may analyze the samples in our lab at UH,” Simpson said. Simpson said he and his team will be using the samples to measure antimicrobial proteins that are crucial for the body’s defense against microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. He also said they will be measuring and assessing the role of specific immune cells in the blood.
“We are particularly interested in Natural Killer Cells, which are important cells of the immune system in the identification and destruction Simpson of virally infected and cancerous cells,” Simpson said. The goal is for the team to measure how spaceflight affects the facility of these cells to do their job within the immune response. “We anticipate that long-duration spaceflight will cause alterations to the immune system but whether or not these will manifest as an increased clinical risk among crewmembers remains to be determined,” Simpson said.
Mark Clarke, Thomas Lowder and Dan O’Connor will assist Simpson in heading the research. Post-doctoral scientist Guillaume Spielmann and doctoral candidates Hawley Kunz and Austin Bigley are also involved in the project. The research team is completed by Brian Crucian, an immunologist at NASA Johnson Space Center, and Duane Pierson and Satish Mehta, microbiologists at NASA Johnson Space Center. “I am very excited to be involved in this project,” Kunz said. “It is almost surreal to be able to be a part of the process of exploring space and its effects on humans and to be able to analyze samples that have been in space.” NASA continues on page 3
UH appreciates its planet Earth Day was celebrated Monday at Butler Plaza, supporting the University’s sustainability efforts. Students, faculty and staff took part in numerous green games and activities with a side of cake. Parking and Transportation Services, Printing and Postal Services, the UH Bookstore and the Department of Public Safety were among the organizations that showcased their efforts. — Aisha Bouderdaben/The Daily Cougar
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Students choose professor of the year Chrystal Grant Staff writer
The UH Law Center student body has selected professor Sapna Kumar as “Faculty of the Year.” “I pride myself as a teacher, and I hoped that I would one day be recognized, but it came as a surprise for me to win the award before I was tenured,” Kumar Kumar said. “I taught fewer classes this year than usual, so not as many students had taken one of my classes. Several of my property students said they had lobbied on my
behalf, so I felt deeply honored.” Kumar joined the UHLC faculty in 2009, teaching property, patent and administrative law. Prior to beginning her career at the Law Center, she clerked for Judge Kenneth F. Ripple of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; conducted research as a faculty fellow at the Duke University School of Law and practiced with two law firms. “Professor Kumar was one of the best professors I had in law school,” said Tamecia Glover-Harris, former student of Professor Kumar’s property’s class.” I liked her no-nonsense approach to teaching.” Glover-Harris said Kumar begins the semester with helpful information including job and internship advice, news and tips. She then teaches the
course and leaves the students with “Kumar’s Takeaways” — a summary of what the students are supposed to learn, Harris said. The summaries help first year students to distinguish what they understood and what they needed more assistance understanding. Kumar is always available during office hours and willing to schedule outside her traditional office hours to accommodate students. “Students learn in all sorts of ways. Some do best listening to a lecture multiple times, some listen by working problems, and others need charts and diagrams. I try to accommodate a variety of learning styles,” Kumar said. “I want my first-year students to remember my poor singing skills. I
try to sing a property-related song each class.” She said she believes exams should be a learning opportunity, allowing students to request a copy of their graded exam for review during office hours. The exam can then be used as study material for the next year’s classes. “For all of my exams, after the grades are turned in, I will send an email to the class with a copy of the essay questions, an exam memo, and two to three top answers,” she said. What stands out about professor Kumar is her desire to see her students succeed, said Marcella Burke, former student and research assistant for Kumar. LAW continues on page 3
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CRIME REPORT The following is a partial report of campus crime between April 15 and Sunday. All information is selected from the files of the UH Department of Public Safety. Information or questions regarding the cases below should be directed to UHDPS at (713)-743-3333.
Sexual Assault: At 12:04 a.m. April 15 at Cougar Village, a student reported he or she was sexually assaulted by a known unaffiliated individual. The case is active. Criminal Mischief: At 7:27 a.m. April 15 at the Blaffer Art Museum, a staff member reported damage to an exhibit door in the gallery. The case is inactive. Aggravated Robbery: At 10:55 a.m. April 15 in Lot 20C, a student reported he was robbed at gunpoint at an off-campus location. The case is active. Aggravated Robbery: At 10:55 p.m. April 15 in Lot 20C, a student reported he was robbed at gunpoint at an off-campus location. The case is active. Theft: At 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Teaching Unit 2 Building, a student reported the theft of his unattended and unsecured electronic tablet. The case is inactive.
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Criminal Mischief: At 2:49 p.m. Wednesday at the Lamar Fleming Jr. building, a staff member reported damage to ceiling tiles and a conference table. The case is inactive. Assault: At 6:11 p.m. Wednesday at Cougar Village, two students were assaulted by several unknown women. The case is active. Theft: At 6:56 p.m. Wednesday at Calhoun Lofts, a student reported
that her unsecured and unattended laptop was stolen. The case is inactive. Theft: At 8:25 p.m. Wednesday at Calhoun Lofts, a student reported her clothing was stolen from the laundry room. The incident occurred between 3:45 and 8 p.m. Wednesday. The case is inactive. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: At 10:42 p.m. Thursday in Lot 20A, a student reported that someone entered her unattended and secured vehicle without her permission. The case is inactive. Theft: At 10:20 p.m. Thursday at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, a student reported that he placed his wallet in a non-working locker and when he returned he discovered the wallet was gone. Criminal Mischief: At 12:16 p.m. Friday at East Parking Garage a UH student reported his unattended legally parked vehicle was damaged. The case is inactive. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: At 9:41 a.m. Sunday at Lot 15I, a staff member reported that another staff member’s vehicle was burglarized. The case is inactive. Theft: At 6:49 p.m. Sunday at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, a visitor reported that his unsecured and unattended cell phone, and money was stolen. The case is inactive.
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HONORS COLLEGE
Program offers students leg up in job market Mary Dahdouh Staff writer
The impending end to the semester brings finals stress, summer excitement and, for many graduating seniors, the pressure of finding a job. A handful of students will be finishing their undergraduate education with an upper hand in the graduate school and career-finding markets through a program called the Senior Honors Thesis, a year-long curriculum that allows students to conduct research and write comprehensive theses within their major and area of choice. “It hones your writing, cultivates your research abilities and you can work one-on-one with a professor for an entire year,� said Karen Weber, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. “Especially for those students going to graduate school, it models that of a Master’s thesis or a dissertation, so they’re actually defending their project before a committee, getting them used to talking about, researching and writing about their findings and working with faculty within and outside their field.� The program takes place during a student’s senior year of school and provides them with six credit hours and a particular honors designation at graduation, Weber said.
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“Professors like Kumar are eager to take the time to advise, and in many cases, promote her students in the greater legal community.� Kumar makes an effort to support her students not only in the classroom setting, but outside the classroom as well, Harris said. “She would attend student events
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Crucian says NASA expects the study to be a valuable tool in making changes for future missions. “We are excited about Dr. Simpsons flight study onboard ISS, as it will provide novel information regarding human physiology during spaceflight,� Crucian said. “Currently NASA is trying to determine any and all medical risks for exploration-class missions.�
Upgrade Students participating in the Honors Thesis program put their hard work on display during the Spring Academic Showcase. | File photo/The Daily Cougar Although English, biology and psychology are the most dominant fields, there are many departments that get involved each year with the program, allowing students across campus to participate with ample flexibility. “The best part of the program is the personal latitude,� said architecture and environmental design senior Ian Spencer. “You are free to define your research direction any way you like, according to your passions and analyses of the subject. We are able to select everything, from the location of the project to its typology and formal characteristics.� Durng the course of the year, seniors can put in anywhere from 250 to 300 hours into their thesis, but the benefits of the program can be seen even before graduation. “I am hoping that my thesis
demonstrates to graduate schools and future employers that I am dedicated to research as an integral part of architectural design,� said Spencer, who has been admitted to the master of architecture post-professional degree program at Yale University.� The Senior Honors Thesis program is a tool the University offers students to excel in their personal growth and academic development. “I would absolutely recommend the thesis program to other students who have a particular interest in a certain discipline,� said political science and philosophy senior Safa Ansarai-Bayegan. “Not only is it a worthwhile endeavor for students who plan to go to graduate school, it is also very rewarding on a personal level.
to mingle. This gave us a chance to see her as a person, not just our professor,� Harris said. Kumar helps students with the Student Bar Association, class schedule planning and by providing tips for students to maintain success throughout law school. “I want students to remember that I am invested not just in their success in my class, but in their legal career,� Kumar said. “I hope that my students know they can always come
to me for legal advice.� Kumar said she enjoys having a job where she gets paid to do what she loves and hopes that the law schools will come to recognize the importance of both teaching and research. “Professor Kumar is not only an excellent teacher, but she has also been a pillar beneath my success in law school,� Burke said.
“The information from the UH study will provide new information to help NASA assess crew risk related to the function of the immune system. Countermeasures for immunity may be as simple as nutritional supplementation or as complicated as pharmacological intervention.� Simpson said that their findings could lead to many changes for the future of spaceflight and he hopes that they will ultimately lower the health risks for crew members. “If the integrity of the immune
system is compromised during spaceflight then it is likely that an adverse clinical event may occur,� Simpson said. “This would have an immediate impact on the mission and may jeopardize the health of the crew and the likelihood of mission success. If we find that there is a risk to the health of the crew due to altered immunity then it would allow us to develop countermeasures that help mitigate these risks.�
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HEALTHY ADVICE
No need to stress over acne Trisha Thacker Staff columnist
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any of us thought we left cafeteria lunches, detention and acne back in high school, but while we were able to successfully flee cafeterias and detention, those pesky pustules still haunt some of us. According to mayoclinic.com, 74.6 percent of college students have acne. The most common causes of acne include the overproduction of oil, dead skin irritating hair follicles and accumulation of bacteria. The buildup of oil and dead skin within the hair follicles creates a perfect environment for bacteria to thrive. Some myths about acne perpetuate, such as the notion that chocolate and greasy foods lead to acne. While it’s definitely better
to not gorge on pepperoni pizza and Hershey bars, you can rest assured that indulging isn’t going to result in eruptions on your face the next day. There is some scientific correlation between diet and acne. According to the Mayo Clinic, dairy products and carbohydraterich food can lead to the formation of acne. Another myth in which many of us seek refuge is that acne is caused by stress. We cling to the hope that when life slows down and things are no longer hectic, our skin will calm down too. Unfortunately, that’s not entirely the case. Lisa Garner, a clinical professor of Dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center says that stress reduction won’t eliminate acne. According to a 2003 Stanford
David Delgado/The Daily Cougar University study, college students had an increase in acne during exam periods because most acne is triggered by hormone production — in particular, androgens — which lead to the enlargement of sebaceous glands and cause
increased oil production. While stress can cause fluctuations in hormone production, exacerbating acne by causing the binding of stress hormones to the stress receptors on sebum-producing cells, it’s not the cause.
protection against unreasonable search and seizure. There is a legally recognized exemption to the Fourth Amendment called “exigent circumstance,” but probable cause is still necessary for a search of private property to take place.
Dzhokhar initially responded to the arrival of the police by shooting at them, he eventually gave himself up and was then taken to the hospital for his injuries. From the SWAT teams carrying assault rifles, to the roaming bands of police, to the strategically placed sharpshooters, all of them proved ineffective to the task of capturing one person.
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Once acne begins to flourish, it’s tempting to scrub at it like there’s no tomorrow, but that’s not helping matters at all. In fact, scrubbing at acne can irritate it further. Instead, using tried and tested products, in addition to gently cleansing your face, can help keep acne at bay. Over-the-counter products such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and retinoids have been proven to help reduce the occurrence of acne. If over-the-counter products don’t cut it, a meeting with your dermatologist to discuss more stringent options may be in order. If you have acne, do some research to find the cause and the best way to treat it. If you need help, head to the dermatologist to explore other options. Trisha Thacker is a biology junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com.
Letter to the Editor In the whirlwind of events that followed the tragedy in Boston, the U.S. abandoned the principles it was founded on. We, as a people, gave up our liberty in pursuit of the suspected bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother. Albeit it was a momentary forfeiture of our freedom confined to Boston and its vicinity, but it revealed just how willing we are to allow fear to take over our lives. After Dzhokhar, 19, and his brother Tamerlan, 26, were identified as suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing, it was understandable that a forceful response would be implemented in apprehending them. If guilty, they are the culprits of a cowardly terrorist act that took the lives of three and injured almost 200 others. And in fairness
the manhunt was rightfully intensified after the two brothers were involved in the killing of an MIT police officer in an attempt to escape apprehension. The shootout left the older brother dead and a wounded Dzhokhar went on the run. At this point, things began to spiral out of control, and a major metropolitan area was brought to a standstill by a single, injured teenager. Millions of innocent citizens were “asked” to remain indoors and for businesses to remain closed while the authorities scoured the city. In pursuing the suspect, police trampled people’s private property, conducting door-to-door searches and in some cases, pulled people out of their homes. It is dubious that this emergency pursuit rose to a level that it could supplant the Fourth Amendment’s
The police could argue that they had sufficient reason to invade people’s privacy and that they were acting in the public’s best interest. It should also be noted that no one seems to have objected to this authoritarianism, but that does not excuse such sweeping action. Panic and fear were sown by the authorities to obtain the acquiescence of the people. Dzhokhar was apprehended because of the diligence of a citizen after the stay-indoorrestrictions were lifted. Although
Yet the people applaud this show of force, and officials give patently false statements like “Americans refuse to be terrorized.” Is there not terror when one of the largest cities in the country comes seemingly under siege? Even more chilling are these words from President Barack Obama. “If anyone wants to know who we are, what America is, how we
respond to evil and terror – that’s it,” he said. It was an announcement to the world that if violence is committed against the U.S., we will shelve our principles of liberty and freedom and cower under the boot steps of authority. America is not some authoritarian state, and to witness military-style vehicles rolling down the streets of Boston was disgraceful. No one should cheer this sort of de facto martial law, regardless of how safe it makes us feel. Benjamin Franklin put it best when he wrote, “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Marc Anderson, Post-doctoral research associate, Department of Biology and Biochemistry
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UH faces Cougars make second-day surge deficit Texas in Eight-stroke erased for tie after Robledo shoots 65 midweek contest Christopher Shelton Sports editor
The Daily Cougar news services UH travels to Austin for a game against Texas at 6 p.m. today. The game will be featured on the Longhorn network. The Cougars (27-13) are looking to bounce back from a series loss against Rice during the weekend. This is their only midweek game before heading to Orlando Fla., for a weekend series with UCF. Eight of the Cougars next nine games are on the road. Softball For the second consecutive week, junior catcher Haley Outon has been named Conference USA hitter of the week. Outon went 5-for-16 this week with two walk off hits and home runs that led the Cougars to a series victory against Tulsa. The wins moved UH ahead of Tulsa in the C-USA standings. The two teams entered the weekend tied for second place. Now, the Cougars are alone in second. Outon is the league leader home runs (14), RBI (51), slugging percentage (.811), on base (.518), total bases (99), walks (38) and second in batting average (.369). Golf With a 3.81 grade point average, sophomore Kyle Pilgram earned his third academic award of the season. He was named to the league’s All-Academic Team. Pilgram is joined on the six-man All-Academic Team by Erik Brady (East Pilgram Carolina), Brian Anania (Marshall), Grant Milner (Memphis), Martin Simonsen (UTEP) and two-time honoree Chris Worrell (Tulsa). Pilgrim has received the C-USA Academic Medal for posting a GPA or 3.75 or higher and was named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. sports@thedailycougar.com
Each morning the Cougars get shots off the tee at 6 a.m. before practice, just to make sure they are prepared for the challenges that the course will bring. “We’ve accomplished a lot by the time that people roll out of bed,” Dismuke said. “These guys have sacrificed a lot to get where they are now.” In golf there are many things that can’t be controlled, like the weather, the condition of the course and the opponent, but this season the Cougars have made an effort to control the things they can. Director of golf Jonathan Dismuke said he makes sure the team is well prepared, has its emotions in check and works through the right thought process. The extra work has paid off. The Cougars erased a eight-stroke deficit to SMU as a team in one day and are tied for first place at the Conference USA Championships in Texarkana Ark. The Cougars posted an 8-underpar — Monday’s lowest team round — which moved the Cougars into a tie with SMU with a two-day total of 566. The last time UH won a C-USA title in 2001, it swept both the individual and team events when then-freshman Brad McIntosh won the contest.
Sophomore Roman Robledo shot a second-round 65 to put him in second place and help UH grab a share of the lead. | Esteban Portillo/ The Daily Cougar The Cougars have a chance to sweep both titles again. Sophomore Roman Robledo surged to second place by shooting a 65 on Monday. After the first round Sunday, he was tied for
14th. Robledo has a 137 for the tournament, one stroke behind SMU golfer Bryson Dechambeau for the lead. “I put the ball in great places,”
Robledo said. “Yesterday, I struggled with that. … Today, I had the mindset of making every shot and I just ended up putting well.” Dismuke said Robledo has the talent to consistently compete. “Roman is in the upper echelon with his physical abilities and today showed that. He hits the ball well, and he has so much distance,” Dismuke said. “When he has control of the ball with his irons and makes putts, he is going to shoot nice scores, and he did that.” Robledo’s round started successfully. He opened with two birdies and finished the front nine with three birdies. He started the back nine just as strong. Robledo birdied two of the first three holes then finished his day with birdies on the last two holes. Robledo’s final shot of the day — a 40-foot birdie — gave the Cougars a share of the team lead with SMU. Including Robledo, the Cougars have three players in the top 10. Junior Curtis Reed is tied for third place while freshman Vincent Martino is sitting at seventh. Dismuke said the Cougars need to stick to the plan in order to come away with a victory. “I just think we have to keep a handle on emotions. We just have to take care of our own business,” Dismuke said. “I try to put expectations on things we can control. … Results will take care of themselves.” sports@thedailycougar.com
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Let’s talk about pain and pleasure, affection and violence, fear and courage. Let’s talk about our mothers, sisters, friends and classmates. Let’s talk about vaginas. The UH Women’s Resource Center in partnership with the Gamma Rho Lambda sorority and the UH Student Feminist Organization hosted a stirring performance of Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues” this past weekend. The proceeds will be donated to the Women’s Home in Houston. The monologues were inspired by a series of interviews Ensler conducted with hundreds of women concerning female sexuality, gender-based violence and body image. Audiences chuckled, cried and sympathized as the all-female cast gave voice to millions of women across the world who have had life altering experiences. “It was my first time seeing the Vagina Monologues,” said psychology junior Krystal Debose. “It was interesting seeing them going over different types of stories. And seeing how for some women their experience was empowering and for others it wasn’t what they thought it would be.” Although the monologues were fused with quirky comments and jokes, there was a sense of genuine frustration and intrigue throughout. The cast members were dedicated to their roles and each woman contributed their particular style and personalities to the characters. Creative writing senior Joy Lester met the challenge of playing a significantly older woman with a charming impersonation that was influenced by her late grandmother and an elder family friend. In the monologue, a woman in her seventies shares an embarrassing nightmare that stemmed from a fear of ejaculating. She experienced the nightmares since her first time ejaculating as a young woman until cancer forced her to get a hysterectomy later in life. “When I fi rst read this monologue,’ Lester said, “I thought to myself, I wouldn’t want to be that kind of woman who grows up and doesn’t have any knowledge of her body or anything. But it is something that a lot of women go though. They’re afraid to look at and experiment with their own bodies.” Sarah Wood, political science
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Political science senior Sarah Wood performed “The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy.” | Aisha Bouderbaden/The Daily Cougar senior and the Student Feminist Organization president believes that the monologues go beyond appreciating the vagina on an anatomical level, but encourages self-discovery and a universal understanding of womanhood. “It’s not just about knowing your vagina, but it’s getting to know you and knowing everything about you that makes you who you are,” Wood said. “And also the idea of having to take control and power over your own life. I’m still growing and learning the importance of that.” In the play Wood performs two monologues, the first about a businesswoman taking the time to discover her clitoris and the other about sex worker in the business of pleasure. Wood is also a leader for the Voices of Planned Parenthood organization on campus. While the monologues touched on common subjects like pubic h a i r, f e m i n i n e h y g i e n e a n d orgasms, there were portions that
covered complex issues like rape and genital mutilation. Communication junior Tina Loraine performed a monologue Ensler wrote reflecting the pain women in Bosnia and Kosovo experienced during years of mass rape that went unprosecuted. “It’s a hard piece to do because it is very, very emotional and the imagery is vivid and impactful,” Lorraine said. Lorraine said she enjoyed listening to “My Vagina is Angry” because it created various shades of emotion with in the piece and gives the audience a chance to breathe before diving into the more graphic material. The performance ended with a stunning video presentation that raised awareness of the Vagina Day, otherwise known as the V-day movement. V-day is centered around a free, world-wide event celebrated on February 14. arts@thedailycougar.com
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