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UH study finds good fathers are healthier

Stiletto suspect charged

Hadiya Iqbal Staff writer

Many people may believe that a children’s relationship with their parents benefits only the child, but a new study performed by a UH researcher created an opposition to this belief. The research indicates that the more a father is involved with his children and family, the more he is benefiting his children’s lives and a l s o h i s ow n mental health and well-being. D a p h n e Hernandez, an Hernandez assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance, performed her research during a span of five years and received data from 5,000 fathers (single, cohabitating and married) between the ages of 25 and 35 who were considered at risk of becoming absent dads. All of the fathers had young children and lived in close proximity to their partner in order to have frequent interaction with their children. The health status of the fathers was measured by a survey. “The role of a father comes with such high expectations before you factor in complications such as finances, proximity or pre-existing health issues,” Hernandez said in a UH press release. “Supporting his mental health is an important way to support the whole family.” The study showed that the fathers who were more physically engaged with their children, played with them and read to them were less likely to be depressed or stressed. In addition, fathers who had a supportive partner or a former partner, had better mental and physical health compared with those who had less supportive partners. Hernandez’s study also depicted that during the five years of research, the rate of single fatherhood increased and was 45 percent by year five. As this rate increased, FATHER continues on page 3

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The woman accused of killing a UH professor with her stiletto has been charged with murder and appeared in court Monday. A l f St e f a n Andersson Andersson, 59, a research professor in the Biology and Biochemistry Department, was found dead Sunday morning in a high-rise on

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Hermann Drive near Jackson Street in the museum district. Investigators say Ana Trujillo, 44, who was arrested in the upscale apartment early Sunday morning, is claiming self-defense in the slaying of Andersson, according to ABC 13. The Houston Police Department homicide investigators said officers responded to a call of an assault in progress just before 4 a.m. at The Parklane, a luxury condominium. When officers arrived at Andersson’s home, Trujillo answered the

door and showed police the victim’s body, according to KHOU 11. Police said that Andersson had suffered multiple stab wounds to the head and prosecutors in court on Monday described the scene as Trujillo gruesome. “ T h e complainant

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CONSTRUCTION

Classic McDonald’s cleared near campus Chrystal Grant Staff writer

The McDonald’s that stood on the intersection of Elgin Street and Cullen Boulevard has been demolished; only a pile of debris and the golden n arches until it reopens again in n September. “I was driving to class in the he morning and decided to stop there, as usual, to grab my sausage, egg and d cheese McGriddle,” said economics and d political science junior Yatindra Chahar. “II noticed it was completely torn down. Now, I was still hungry and wondering whatt happened because that McDonald’s was a classic.” According to Hattiesburg American, the 22-year-old building was one of the only old-school McDonald’s’ left standing, and its

golden arches had served as a backdrop of the Cougar Baseball Field for many ye years. “Although I didn’t eat there, the restaurant was th symbolic to the Univers sity of Houston baseball si field,” said petroleum fie engineering junior Adeen biyi Sijuwade. Aside from being a landAs mark on campus, it was a popular popula destination for many students student looking for a quick snack; yet, ye some students are glad to see se it go. “I would wou say, though, the less McDonald’s’ in the world, the McDonal

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COUNTDOWN The McDonald’s on Elgin Street was an iconic backdrop for Cougar Field. Having first opened in 1991, it predates the field by four years. More than twenty years later, the McDonald’s has been torn down only to be renovated and is scheduled to open up this fall. | Kayla Stewart/The Daily Cougar

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The following is a partial report of campus crime between May 23 and June 8. 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)-742-333 Burglary of a Building or Habitation: A student reported his apartment in Cullen Oaks was burglarized. The incident occurred between 3 p.m. on May 23 and 6 p.m. on June 4. The case is inactive. Driving while Intoxicated: At 2:18 a.m on May 29 a student was arrested for driving while intoxicated on 4600 Texas Spur 5, and was booked into Harris County Jail. The incident was cleared by arrest. Evading Arrest/Education Code Trespass: At 1 a.m. on May 30 a former UH student was arrested for evading arrest, while another former student was issued a Harris County citation for criminal trespass as both were stopped while attempting to steal bicycles from Cougar Village. The former student that was arrested was released to Harris County Jail. Both have theft charges, pending the identification of the bicycles’ owners. The incident was cleared by arrest. Criminal Trespass: At 8:20 p.m. on May 31 an unaffiliated individual was arrested for criminal trespass in the Child Care Center. They have since been released to Harris County Jail. The incident was cleared by arrest. Criminal Mischief: The Science and Research 1 building sustained water damage when a water line was cut between 9 p.m. on June 1 and 12:26 a.m. on June 2. The case is inactive.

Possession of Marijuana/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: At 12:05 a.m. June 3 a student was arrested for possession of marijuana after a routine traffic stop and was taken to Harris County Jail. The incident was cleared by arrest. Terroristic Threat: Between 12:39 a.m. on June 4 and 11:37 a . m . o n Ju n e 5 , U H p o l i c e received an email with questionable remarks made by a student. Upon investigation the comments were determined to have not been directed at anyone. The incident has been cleared by referral. Credit or Debit Card Abuse: A UH visitor reported on Thursday that he lost his wallet on Cougar Field, and several unauthorized transactions were made on his credit cards afterwards. The incident occurred between 11 p.m. on May 31 and 9 a.m. on June 1. The case is active. Public Intoxication: At 5:10 p.m. on Thursday a student was transported to Ben Taub after being found heavily intoxicated in Cambridge Oaks Apartments, and was issued Student and Residential Life Referrals. The incident was cleared by referral. Disorderly Conduct/Criminal Trespass: Between 10:54 p.m. and 2:01 a.m. on Saturday a student was issued a Student Life Referral for causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The incident was cleared by referral.

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appeared to have about 10 puncture wounds to the head, some being 1 to 1.5 inches deep. He also had 15 to 20 other puncture wounds along his face and arms and neck,” said the prosecutor. Trujillo admitted to stabbing the UH research professor, whom she identified as her boyfriend, because

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he had grabbed her, she told investigators, and a struggle followed. Geraldine Gill, a resident of The Parklane, told KHOU that she believes the killing may not have been intentional. “My thought was, ‘I bet she defended herself with the only thing she had,’” Gill said. Jim Carroll, who manages the Londale Motel where Trujillo lives, was not as surprised by the attack. Carroll told ABC 13 that Trujillo

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said more than once that anyone who wronged her would face the wrath of her stiletto. Trujillo worked as a legal assistant, but also claimed she was a masseuse, although she is not registered, Carroll said. Trujillo remains jailed with her bail set at $100,000 and was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning.

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the involvement with their children decreased. In addition, there was an increased risk of drug use and depression with these fathers. “Personally, my father sacrifices so much as a parent for my future that it makes me want to excel and later be able to support him,” said biology junior Sanah Rahman. “I definitely believe that fathers who physically engage with their children are less likely to be depressed or stressed because at the end of a hard working day, they know all that work was not for nothing. It was for their kids.” According to Hernandez, the fathers who became single fathers

morning breakfast or late night dinner destination for me, but I think ultimately, I will be healthier without it being there.” While the McDonald’s will be gone for the summer, it will open

its golden arches again in a few months. As Sijuwade said, it’s a “fast turn around for a fast-food restaurant.”

or who experienced strain in their roles as fathers were associated with an increased likelihood of becoming clinically depressed. This dynamic is concerning because mental illness is stigmatizing, and a number of socioeconomically disadvantaged men do not have the means to receive mental health assistance. “An association that I had always wondered about was whether there is a bidirectional relationship between father engagement and mental health,” Hernandez said. “In my study, I found that greater engagement by fathers predicted less depressive symptoms, while fathers who demonstrated less depressive symptoms were more actively engaged with their children. The results provided by Hernandez’s research suggested that

fathering has broader implications than child development. She also said that, as a society, we are quick to blame fathers who are not actively involved with their children. There may be an underlying mental health problem that may need to be addressed. “I believe that there is just a stronger emotional tie between moms and their children,” said biology sophomore Arif Sajid. “Because of that, I feel like fathers generally have to establish their relationship with their kids. It’s not something that’s automatically there. If a father has a wife and kids he loves and who love him back, he will have minimal stress, resulting in nothing but a healthy mental state of mind.”

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Republicans launch IRS witch hunt

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t appears that once again, the wolf is trying to scheme Little Red out of her basket of treats. As congressional Republicans use the recent scandal to attack the Obama administration, tax payers are sharpening their Ciara pitchforks to Rouege defend conservative groups against the big bad Internal Revenue Service, and the witch hunt seems to grow more vicious each day. During the past few weeks the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has been interrogating front-line and topdesk employees from the IRS office in Cincinnati about an alleged tactic to eliminate conservative organizations by denying them tax-exempt status. During the investigation, several conservative groups gave testimonies of IRS agents badgering them with obscene questioning, holding their applications unjustifiably and implementing other strategies to either slow down the process or make it more tedious than necessary. Although the situation escalated into a scandal this past May, an email mistakenly sent to the Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements unit by Cincinnati IRS employee Elizabeth Hofacre suggests that Washington, D.C. had been aware of the mistreatment of these groups since 2010. In the message intended to be read only by IRS attorney Carter Hull, the agent claimed that her supervisors had instructed her and other employees to flag organizations identified on a list that was blatantly discriminative toward conservative groups. The investigation is being overseen by a panel comprising members from both parties and the committee’s chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. Despite a lack of proof, Issa insists that the mistreatment is a intentional scheme plotted by the

Obama administration to debunk conservative ideology and hurt the Republican Party. Investigative committee member Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., the poster child for congressional Democrats, has openly opposed Issa. In an interview with ABC news, Cummings demanded that Issa come forward with interview transcripts, that prove that the White House is not connected to the scandal. The spar between Issa and Cumming has compromised the objectivity of the committee. So far it has proven to be more concerned with pinning the blame and characterizing victims as either Democrats or Republicans versus appropriately identifying the problem. Every day there are new witnesses and evidence coming forth between the hearing, and other panel members need to be able to focus on the information being presented in order to decipher the truth. The situation is not isolated to

There may be bigger problems happening with the IRS that are reflective of non-partisan issues within the bureaucratic system.” Ciara Rouege on the IRS Scandal the Cincinnati office. According to NBC news, IRS employees in other cities were also sent this list. There may be bigger problems happening with the IRS that are reflective of non-partisan issues within the bureaucratic system. In 2010, the nonprofit organization, Citizens United, wanted to use its funds to promote a negative documentary film about Hillary Clinton through cable airing and theatrical releases. In the groundbreaking case, Citizens United v.

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David Delgado/The Daily Cougar the Federal Elections Committee, the court ruled in favor of the nonprofit and gave corporations rights under freedom of speech that were previously reserved for individuals. “This ruling allowed people and corporations to make unlimited contributions to the kinds of organizations at the center of the current scandal,” said political science professor Bryan Cole. “Organizations that are primarily geared toward social welfare can receive tax exempt status. These organizations may sometimes engage in political activities, but if their main purpose is political, then they are not eligible,” Cole said. In many cases, these corporations and groups are not required to give a list identifying their donors. In a sense, the IRS has a moral obligation to fulfill its role in protecting our democratic system from being overwhelmed by corporate interest. This is done by discouraging organizations that are merely tools in fundraising for politicians and lobbyists. “Many, many new groups sprang up following the ruling,” Cole said. “Thus, a more benign explanation would be that the IRS was overworked and exercised poor judgment in terms of taking shortcuts.” On the other hand, if the

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accusations being investigated are true and officials were purposely targeting conservative groups, then it would mean that these organizations were being denied their rights under federal law. It is easier to accept that the IRS is up to something down and dirty. Although the money collected by this department of the government is used for funding Pell Grants and building better schools and neighborhoods, most Americans don’t have positive views of the IRS. However, we can’t allow fears of tax season and missing the seemingly rigorous deadlines imposed by the IRS to distract us from the situation at hand. The scary, larger-than-life image of “the government” needs to be downsized so that the situation can be appropriately addressed. One of our country’s most hated government entities is stuck playing the role of the big bad wolf, while a sensationalistic media entertains us with a frivolous partisan debate, and the public takes its opportunity to hit the IRS under the belt. If we don’t put a stop to this witch hunt, we will never get down to fixing the real problems in the system. Ciara Rouege is an advertising junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com.

Days after the graduation ceremonies, President and Chancellor Renu Khator announced a reorganization of the Office of Academic Affairs and that she would begin making personnel and administrative changes. Since then, the inner workings of UH’s administration has been nipped and tucked, and the transformation is still not finished. The changes come after a long process of consideration. In August 2012, the University began a relationship with Pappas Consulting Firm in order to decide what needs to change and — more importantly — how. As of May 20, the firm was paid more than $211,300 that was funded from private contributions, said Provost Paula Short. As a staff, we agree on the mantra “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Except something seems to be broken at UH. The six-year graduation rate at UH is lower than the average. According to UH Institutional research, the six-year graduation rate of first-time, full-time students was 46 percent in 2012, while the nation averaged 58 percent in 2011, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. This data excludes transfer and part-time students. There is something amiss and Khator is trying to find out what that is and fix it. We believe that rearranging the University at its core is a valid option for improvement at this time. One thing we would like the administration to remember when making changes to the system is who UH represents. As Hugh Roy Cullen, who gave about $70 million total to the University, said, “I have only one condition in making this gift. The University of Houston must always be a college for working men and women and their sons and daughters.” Despite graduation rates and how UH looks on paper, the administration needs to keep that as an integral part of its decision-making process.

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His team hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set foot on the diamond in a few weeks, but head coach Todd Whitting speaks with an enthusiasm that would imply he booked a trip to the College World Series. Whitting cannot mask his enthusiasm and it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hard to figure out why. Thirty-six wins, a national ranking for the first time since 2008, the best non-conference record since 1994, four players drafted, two players named Freshman All-Americans by Louisville Slugger, were the results of the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I talk about unfinished business, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m talking about playing in Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series,â&#x20AC;? Whitting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not as far away from that as we were three years ago. We just have to keep keep signing great players while developing the players we have.â&#x20AC;? Before a single pitch was thrown in the 2013 season, the team lost senior infielder Casey Grayson and senior outfielder Jacob Lueneburg, to season-ending injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you would have told me at the

beginning of the year that we would win 36 games without those two guys I wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve said no way,â&#x20AC;? Whitting said. The season started on a tear as the Cougars hit 20 wins before anyone could tell what was going on. The Cougars never growled louder than they did at Cougar Field, where they put up a 23-9 record. The Cougars 36-22 record is an 18-game improvement from 2012 and is an example of the competitive selection process for the the NCAA baseball tournament. Had they been a football team, they would have earned a spot in a bowl game. Whittingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s devotion to the program stems from both dedication to his job and the fact that he is a UH alumnus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, as an alum of the University of Houston, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to Omaha, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great experience. I want everybody involved in this program to be able to have that experience of watching the Coogs play in Omaha.â&#x20AC;? To him, the success of this season, while allowing him immense pride in his club, is both the rumblings of

something bigger and the harbinger of high expectations. While amassing 36 wins with a fleet of freshman and transfer students, he knows the 2014 season will have higher expectations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The expectation level is raised, but my expectation every year is to go to the NCAA Tournament,â&#x20AC;? Whitting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a ballclub of a lot of confidence. The team sees what their goal is and that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unattainable.â&#x20AC;? While expectations will always be present, so will the impending aura of the MLB and its siren song of millions of dollars to be had playing professionally. Whitting and his assistant coaches are in the midst of the recruiting flurry, working both roads and phones pursuing the potential men of the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Described as a cycle, you would think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound tired, but instead he sounds like he already has days on the calendar marked off until the game starts up again next season.

Aubrey Coleman found himself back at the University where he starred as a player, except now he is coaching others to reach their basketball goals. Coleman returned to the UH Athletics/Alumni building to train a handpicked group of talented athletes in basketball fundamentals on Monday. In 2010, he finished the season as the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorer and helped the Cougars land in the NCAA

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tournament for the first time in nearly two decades. Coleman still fondly recalls his time at UH. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice coming home. People show a lot of love here and recognize me. Not just at the University. If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m out somewhere, they recognize me because we had a good run,â&#x20AC;? Coleman said. Coleman had a long way to travel to get home this offseason. After playing for the New Orleans Hornets in the 2010 NBA Summer League, Coleman competed overseas in Italy and

France. The European style of play and life on the road required some adjustments, but Coleman said he has capitalized on his opportunities to learn and improve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a higher level over there (than college). As far as guys, they may look like they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play, but they can shoot the ball and know the game.â&#x20AC;? Colemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work ethic has attracted the attention of a small and dedicated group of athletes, hoping to benefit from his experience. HOOPS continues on page 8

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to dive for 40 James who wrote “Let Us Now Praise Famous Men” 41 Soon, to a bard 42 Heirloom location 43 Bro’s sibling 44 ___ Bator (Mongolia’s capital) 45 Address 46 Eliminate 47 Pastoral sound 48 Topic of many comedies 57 It’s spotted in westerns 58 Wise one 59 Open carriage 60 Shine 61 Cottontail’s tail 62 With the greatest of ___ 63 “My pet” 64 Like Santa’s cheeks 65 Aardvark fare

DOWN 1 Boast 2 Verdi’s classic opera 3 Sean Connery, for one 4 “Catch!” 5 Desert sight 6 Strip of gear 7 Alone 8 Lovelorn utterance 9 Break 10 Fissile rock 11 Indian wraparound garment 12 Jeddah resident 13 Abominable Snowman 21 Russian alternative 22 Become narrower 25 Some sports cars, for short 26 Literally, “dwarf dog” 27 Curved moldings 28 Bread can do it 29 Mountain climber’s tool 30 Tandoor, for one 31 Bit of chinaware

32 Goldfinger’s first name 33 Screen siren Raquel 35 Turner of “Peyton Place” 36 ___ noire (fearsome entity) 38 “Where’s ___?” (children’s book series) 39 Southern fruit tree 44 Wicked 45 It should come first 46 Banana oil, e.g. 47 Counterfeit 48 Acted like 49 Prix ___ (menu listing) 50 Machu Picchu dweller 51 SALT I signer 52 Food once hawked by a Chihuahua 53 On open waters 54 Comparative word 55 “___ of Eden” 56 Some bakery loaves

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Commuter Student Services gathered traffic, parking and other resourceful links to create a new commuter website, hoping to overcome common issues shared by the 85 percent of students commuting to campus. | Monica Tso/The Daily

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Confronting student commuter challenges Division of Student Affairs creates website, offers unique services Jasmine Tamez Staff writer

Students’ struggles to find parking spots is a prominent issue that has caught the attention of the Division of Student Affairs as the staff launched a new comprehensive commuters’ website in May. Co m m u t e r s re p re s e n t 8 5 percent of the undergraduate population, and they encounter unique challenges during their drives to campus, including rerouting to avoid traffic and locating available parking lots. The Commuter Student Services Department in the Dean of Students Office is designed to identify and address these issues. Assistant Dean of Students Alison Von Bergen discussed the revamped commuter website. “Our primary purpose is to ensure that the needs of commuter students are acknowledged and addressed by our campus community,” Von Bergen said. A student survey was developed to meet commuter needs, and common themes consisted of parking and availability of information. The Commuter Student Services website gathers existing and new resourceful links.

“By working in conjunction with other offices and departments at the University and in the surrounding community, we hope that this website will serve as a one-stop shop for commuters,” Von Bergen said. Helpful tools on the website include traffic updates, parking maps and weather services. Commuter Student Services also offers information on campus hot spots for socializing, studying and dining under “Spaces and Places” tab as an attempt for commuters to utilize campus facilities and enrich their campus experience. Accounting junior Sherri Quach said she faces daily challenges as a commuter. “The biggest challenge I have to face is the horrific traffic,” Quach said.“I had no idea resources were available on the Commuter Student Services website. I’ll definitely have to look into that.” Although UH has multiple student lots and three garages, students continue to face parking problems. Mechanical engineering sophomore Hunter Greene can utilize the website’s parking availability maps to avoid parking difficulties. “On some days, finding parking on campus is next to impossible,” Greene said. Check out the website at uh.edu/commuter. arts@thedailycougar.com

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“They all contacted me saying ‘we know what you did, we want help from you,’” Coleman said. “Basically, we’re just doing stuff that I do for myself in the summer. I have been getting a lot of feedback and people wanting me to train them.” One of Coleman’s students is former University of Nevada, Las Vegas star forward Darris Santee. Santee is now a forward with Sweden’s Eco Orebro and a longtime friend who said that the former Cougar has long exhibited a willingness and ability to instruct. “I’ve (known) Aubrey for a long time, since about ninth grade. I’ve seen him go from being nothing to transforming his game and being an elite player,” Santee said. “(Aubrey) wanted to give back and show

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players how he did it and show them the way.” Everyone at the Athletics/Alumni Center on Monday came to follow Coleman’s lead and work hard at improving their game. The dozen-strong group featured former college standouts, current overseas pros and a few aspiring college athletes. Coleman strode briskly around the shooting and conditioning drills, taking video on his cell phone, which he will later break down and use to hone in on each individual’s weaknesses. The energy in the gym was high and Coleman kept it that way, with the drills, shouting “tempo” and calling out advice and encouragement. Coleman was zeroed in, already intimately aware of the ins and outs of every athlete’s game. “It’s just the experience I’ve been through, even off-the-court stuff, making sure you’re on time for workouts, making sure you’re professional, guys you’re working with, trying

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to learn their names,” Coleman said. “It’s the small stuff you don’t think is important,” Coleman said. “That can be the difference between you making the team or not.” As the gym cleared out, Coleman called out last words of encouragement to his departing students, then picked up a few cones and stacked them before abruptly grabbing a ball sitting just outside the threepoint arc, facing up to the basket, pumpfaking, driving left hard, and pulling up to sink a 20-footer that hit nothing but the bottom of the net. “Teaching helps my ability to learn,” Coleman said. “I’m getting a couple of looks, like the Boston Celtics are still interested in me, and the Milwaukee Bucks may bring me to summer league. But if not, I’m going to continue to train and tighten my jumper up.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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The men’s basketball team will play in Memphis, Tenn., for the 2014 American Athletic Conference championships, commissioner Mike Aresco announced Tuesday. “We are very excited to have the first American Athletic Conference championship at FedExForum,” Aresco said. March 12 through 15 will be the dates for the 2014 championship. The finale will be televised on March 15 on ESPN. The first two tournament games will be played March 12. The two quarterfinal doubleheaders will be played on March 13, followed by a semifinal doubleheader that Friday. New football, basketball voice UH has named sports broadcasters and alumni Kevin Eschenfelder and Matt Thomas as the new voices for the football and basketball teams. UH alumnus Jeremy Branham, who is the play-by-play voice for women’s basketball and baseball, will be named to the radio team as a sideline reporter for football. Ted Pardee and hall of famer Elvin Hayes will both return as color commentators. “It was obvious who we wanted to fill the roles. We are extremely excited to add Kevin, Matt and Jeremy to our Houston IMG Sports Network team,” said Athletics Director Mack Rhoades. sports@thedailycougar.com