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Legendary sprinter Carl Lewis, who gained national recognition for his accomplishments, looks to give back to UH by becoming a volunteer coach at the University where his career launched. | File photo/The Daily Cougar

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Sprinter Carl Lewis won six national titles while at UH. | 1998 Houstonian

Carl Lewis isn’t from Houston, but UH has never been anything less than home. The nine-time Olympic gold medalist joined head coach Leroy Burrell as a volunteer coach on Thursday. Lewis will work with the

sprinters and jumpers. “Carl is … the greatest athlete of all time. For Carl to approach me back almost a year ago and tell me, ‘Hey, I’m moving back to Houston; I want to get involved with the program,’ it was an opportunity of a lifetime for me as a coach and I think even more of a special opportunity for our athletes,” Burrell said.

“We’re just really excited ... not only that he’s here, but also (about) the focus that he brings to our program and to the sport in general here in Houston.” Burrell and Lewis have history together — during their collegiate careers at UH and beyond. LEWIS continues on page 5

ACADEMICS

Scholarships awarded for excellence in public service Amy Zuckero Contributing writer

In honor of a political science professor, a scholarship has been awarded to three political science students. The Richard Murray Endowed Scholarship, in recognition of professor Richard Murray and his more than 40 years of teaching and research at the University, was established in 2008. The scholarship is awarded to political science undergraduates

at the University who excel academically and have made diligent efforts to serve the public. Scholarship recipients were each awarded $1,250. Sarah Aimadeddine, a political science senior, has many accomplishments that qualified her for the scholarship; among them is her role as a former UH Civic Houston intern for Congressman John Culberson. She has also volunteered for many political

campaigns. “This scholarship will help finance my education at UH and allow me to be one step closer to my dreams,” Aimadeddine said. For political science junior Matthew Mendoza, the scholarship is an affirmation of his hard work paying off. “I believe that my diligence in the classroom was reinforced with my two extracurricular activities. I am the vice president for Phi Alpha Delta, Pre-Law at the University.

I am also a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society,” said Mendoza. Political science senior Miriah Soliz also has plans to attend law school with a focus on assisting women and children who have been in abusive homes and hopes to establish a nonprofit organization to aid in her endeavors. SERVICE continues on page 3

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CRIME REPORT The following is a partial report of campus crime between Sept. 9 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) 742-3333. Possession of Marijuana: An visitor unaffiliated with UH was arrested for possession of marijuana and released to Harris County Jail. The visitor was issued a campus-wide criminal trespass warning. The incident occurred at 7:10 p.m. on Sept. 9. The case was cleared by arrest. Assault: A student was arrested for assault/family violence and was transported to Harris County Jail. The incident occurred between 11:35 p.m. and 11:41 p.m. on Sept. 9. The case is cleared by arrest. Damage to Property: A student reported a shattered window on a UH shuttle bus stop at Lot 4A. The incident occurred between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Sept.10. The case is inactive. Traffic Offense: A student reported her unattended vehicle was damaged by another vehicle at the Welcome Center Garage and the striking driver failed to leave the information required by law. The incident occurred between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 10. The case is inactive. Disorderly Conduct: A student reported being assaulted by a tow truck driver at Murphy’s Deli. The student was issued a Harris County citation for disorderly conduct and offensive language. The incident occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday. The case is cleared by citation. Traffic Offense: A student reported her unattended vehicle was struck in the Stadium Parking Garage and the driver failed to leave the information

required by Texas law. The incident occurred between 1 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The case is active. Theft/Credit or Debit Card Abuse: A student reported his wallet and cell phone stolen from Melcher Gym and unauthorized transactions made on his credit cards. The incident occurred between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday. The case is active. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: A student reported her secured and unattended vehicle broken into on Lot 16J. The incident occurred between 2 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. on Thursday. The case is inactive. Fail to Stop and Render Aid: A student was struck by a moving vehicle at the Welcome Center Student Garage while riding his bicycle and the striking driver failed to stop and render aid. The incident occurred between 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. on Friday. The case is inactive. Burglary of a Building or Habitation: A student reported someone entered her unattended and unsecured residence at Cambridge Oaks Apartments without her permission and stole multiple items. The incident occurred between 1:30 p.m. and 2:05 p.m. on Friday. The case is inactive. Driving Under the Influence, Minor: A student, observed driving erratically near Entrance 6, was issued a Harris County citation for driving under the influence by a minor. The incident occurred between 1:58 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Saturday. The case is cleared by citation.

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assignment into top business LUDMILA GOLOVINE Golovine is the CEO of Masterword Services, Inc., one of the top 100 woman-owned businesses in Texas, according to DiversityBusiness.com. The Daily Cougar had the opportunity to interview her. She shared some of her secrets to a successful future and how UH helped her get to where she is now.

“The Richard Murray Scholarship means that I have someone who believes in me and who wants me to succeed, and that’s very meaningful, to know you have a supporter,” Soliz said. Richard Murray has been

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involved in establishing the UH Hobby Center for Public Policy in 1981, served as its director from 1996 to 2006, initiated a part-time government internship program in 1996 and is a sought-after commentator on local, state and national politics. “With tuition, books and other college fees soaring, it is more and more important for students to

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avoid crushing student loan debts coming out of college,” Murray said. “These scholarships are one small step to ease that problem, but much more needs to be done at UH and other universities where many students do not have a lot of family resources to draw on in completing their degrees.” news@thedailycougar.com

Q: What is it like to be the CEO of one of the top 100 woman-owned businesses in Texas? A: It’s a tremendous honor and very humbling at the same time. As a mother, I am excited to show my children that if they work hard, they can accomplish anything they want. The idea for the company started when I was a student at UH in the entrepreneurship program. It was actually a homework assignment. I am very proud that my business plan homework assignment became the foundation of one of the top 100 woman-owned businesses in Texas and one of the top 10 Largest Language Services Providers in North America. I was in the first graduating class of what developed into the Wolff Center.

Q: How did your time at UH help you reach the position you’re in today?

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A: I am very grateful for UH and the entrepreneurship program, because it gave me all the tools that I use today. I went to study international finance and when I was almost about to graduate, I heard about the program and ended up with a double major in international finance and marketing-entrepreneurship. I still refer to my class notes today and reach out to my original mentors, Bill Sherrill and Frank Kelley. I still use the tools that I learned in class. The program teaches you how to work with employees, negotiate with both clients and banks, write a business plan and everything else you need to know about business.

Q: What are some of the challenges you faced while working your way to where you are now? A: At every significant growth spurt within your own company,

you have to learn how to work with more employees while continuously tweaking your business plan and reacting. You also have to predict what your clients will need. You challenge your own personal development at every level, and in order to be successful, you must be able to predict, adapt and learn from your experiences. Don’t ever underestimate the power of being excited and inspired by learning new things every day and how it can help you achieve your dreams.

Q: What piece of advice would you give to young women who aspire to someday have their own company and may need to face these challenges? A: I would recommend that young women at UH consider enrolling in the entrepreneurship program or at least taking some entrepreneurship classes, because they are going to get very important tools they will need in order to be successful regardless of their major. Also, they need to know that nothing can stop you, and that every challenge is really an opportunity, every failure is a chance to learn and to get better. Growth begins at the end of your comfort zone. — Interview conducted by Daniela Di Napoli

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ore than 60 of the nation’s cities have been hit with a wave of fast food employee walkouts, according to CNN. Fast-food behemoths like McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC and Wendy’s have Cara been the most Smith notable targets of these protests. The walkouts, some of which have been documented in Houston, are a direct result of “Fast Food Forward,” a movement that demands union recognition and a minimum hourly rate of $15 for a growing number of fast food workers. No need to shake the sand out of your ears or clear the smudges off your glasses, rightfully confused reader — you read that number correctly. Demanding $15 an hour, more than double the national rate for the minimum wage, seems like a steep request for any minimum-wage worker to be making in today’s economic climate — especially when one sits back, objectively analyzes the situation and realizes how dispensable these employees are in the eyes of their employer. Assuming that these workers would like to see their demands met, it’s critical that we look at the situation from the perspective of those that have the power to do so — their employers. Seeing as there is an abundance of job-seeking Americans, these companies don’t have much incentive to grant the demands of

the workers that are, from their perspective, behaving like the pesky post-thunderstorm mosquitoes that we all know and love. With just a simple flick of the wrist these colossal corporations could rid themselves of the employees that are causing them the slightest bit of discomfort, simply because of the high degree of demand there is for such a limited supply of jobs. For a corporate giant like McDonald’s, replacing members of their workforce — regardless of the volume — would be an almost unsettlingly easy task. There are millions of unemployed Americans who wouldn’t dare jeopardize a job that, according to the Boston Globe, pays an average hourly rate of $9.08. As unlikely as a win is for these jilted workers, let’s take a moment to pretend that we live in a society where victory isn’t completely out of reach for our world’s underdogs, and that these workers did, in fact, receive an increase in hourly pay. In this world, hypothetically, the rate of pay modestly increased to $11 an hour. It sounds like a win, and would surely be received as one. Think about this situation from a grander perspective, though, and an increase in pay translates to an increase in company spending. If these companies are looking to make a profit — likely, since that’s why they got into the business — they’ll be forced to cut costs elsewhere. This includes, but isn’t limited to, downsizing the number of their employees they keep on the payroll.

Callie Parrish/The Daily Cougar Sounds like a risky gamble. Sure, many of the employees who have chosen to participate in the strike have justifiable grounds for their actions. The Los Angeles Times noted that many of these workers are the sole breadwinners for their families. A rate of $9 an hour might not sound like a bad gig to many college students, but that kind of compensation simply isn’t conducive to sustaining a family over the long-term. In the few cases where these workers are able to provide adequate residence, water, electricity, school supplies, winter coats,

birthday gifts, cell phones, tennis shoes — the key word here is “few” — to their dependents, there’s very little hope for these families of having any sort of a financial safety net. Rainy day funds and savings accounts don’t tend to exist beyond the imaginations of these underpaid laborers. Sure, many of these employees are given access to a 401K.Unfortunately, these accounts are rarely accessible until past the age of 55, with some employees even nearing their 70s. These employees, as well as their families, are forced to face several decades of living without any kind

of economic safeguards. As college students, it seems like it would be easy for us to relate to the plight of the underpaid, the underappreciated and those facing uncertain futures. However, the manner in which they’ve jeopardized what little financial security they have has alienated themselves from those who see their solution as being halfbaked and self-destructive. The protests have elicited the sympathy, but not the support, of both students and faculty. Biology sophomore Jeff Suarez voiced his pessimism with the protest effort as a whole. “Either way, these people will always be at the bottom of the pay scale. Even if they get the pay increase, the price of everything else will go up to compensate for that, and the cycle will never be any different.” Finance professor Thomas George described what he believes is one of the roots of the plight of the underpaid. “The only way to get ahead is to make yourself more valuable. Your contribution to the revenue of the company you work for has to be enough to support your wage rate.” In a manner that resonated with the collective goal of UH students, George added, “The only way to make yourself more valuable, in that sense, is to acquire skills through training, job experience… or getting yourself an education.” Senior staff columnist Cara Smith is a communications junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com

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With their California road trip behind them, the Cougars traveled across town to face Houston Baptist University on Sunday before a crowd of 500 in a non-conference match. The game resulted in a draw, and became the Cougars’ fourth straight overtime game. The game brings the Cougars’ record to 1-2-3 after two competitive games in California. The Cougars are the second UH team to have logged four overtime games in a season. The 2009 season was the last occurrence. “We came out very flat and not

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Strong connection Both were coached and mentored under the direction of legendary coach Tom Tellez — who now serves as the associate track and field coach — and were members of the 1992 United States relay team during the Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Lewis said he has enjoyed the direction Burrell has taken the program in. “One of the most interesting things happened when I came back. I saw Leroy, and I was like, ‘Gosh, that’s Leroy. He’s running the program like a general.’ And I was so proud of him. He’s like my little brother,” Lewis said. “It’s like seeing your little brother really go off and become successful and take it to his next level. And just to be a part of that and lend my helping hand is just an honor.” Journey back to UH After Lewis retired following the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, he said he never thought he would end up coaching. Instead, he volunteered in youth track programs to help aspiring athletes. “One of the greatest days of my career was when I retired here on this campus. And I say that is because I retired on my own terms, and not one second (have I) wanted to go back,” Lewis said. “Not because it was tough, but because I was ready. So I can get the same joy out of watching these kids improve.” At UH alone, Lewis’s achievements reign throughout the campus. In the Athletics/Alumni Center, past a room filled with his awards is the Carl Lewis Auditorium — named in

sharp on any side of the ball,” said head coach Chris Pfau. “I thought we did a much better job in the second half of creating a better tempo to the game.” Senior goalkeeper Sydney George stayed in the goal the entire 110 minutes and put up a personal record 11 saves and gained her first career shutout. Her previous record of seven saves was against Colorado College in 2011. She was named the American Athletic Conference goalkeeper of the week. Houston put up a season-high 16 shots against HBU’s defense, with seven coming from junior forward Kayla Walker.

“The big thing as we try to build our program as one of the top teams in the country is that you have to be mentally ready to play each game,” Pfau said. “We have done this for the last four games and (it’s) something that we are focusing on. I thought the first half we were not (ready) and played very flat.” Despite the impressive defensive performance, the Cougars were not able to put up a scoring shot and the game continued into overtime. The Cougars logged seven shots in overtime and held HBU to only two. Pfau said the team’s back four has been strong in the past few games and helped the team get their third

shutout. “I think we are struggling scoring goals for two reasons,” Pfau said. “First, we are not keeping the ball, and we are not committing enough players in the final third. We need players that want to score, and right now, we don’t.” The Cougars play their first home game since Aug. 30 this Friday against Louisiana-Lafayette University at Carl Lewis Field. All 11 seniors will be recognized prior to the game, among them two goalkeepers who continue to provide a strong defense force. sports@thedailycougar.com

honor of his successful career, which includes 10 World Championship medals and six national collegiate titles at UH, in addition to the Carl Lewis International Complex. ‘Uncle Carl’ His official position on the team comes as no surprise to the veteran athletes who have watched him return to see their performance every year in the Carl Lewis Indoor Track Meets and know him as “Uncle Carl.” The freshmen, on the other hand, have had no experience with him, which Lewis doesn’t see as an issue while coaching. He’s taken a fresh approach to his new title and wants to get to know the players’ personalities, how they move on the track, what they can improve on and what he can do to help. “I asked Leroy, ‘How can I help the program?’ And he kind of laid out a great foundation for me to implement and what I can do to help, because I’m not really here to try to go up a tree. This is as high as I will ever get as a coach,” Lewis said. “I guarantee you, I will not go to another school; it’s not happening. I just want to help the University of Houston be the best that they can be.” Lasting relationships For the upcoming season, Lewis believes his presence will serve a greater purpose as he follows Burrell’s plans to compete on a worldwide level. Lewis said his goal is to see his fellow Cougars go beyond winning conference titles: to win NCAA championships and compete in the Olympics, like senior sprinter Errol Nolan. “I have a long, wonderful

The Daily Cougar News Services Legendary track and field coach Tom Tellez will join eight others in the inaugural class of the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame. The 2013 class, which includes Texas baseball and basketball player Jay Arnette, Texas A&M softball coach Bob Brock, Texas Tech basketball player Rick Bullock, Rice football player Trevor Cobb, Southern Methodist University basketball player Gene Phillips and Texas Christian University athletic director Frank Windegger, is the first SWC class since 1995. An induction ceremony will be held for the nine candidates at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 28 at Double Tree Hotel’s Campbell Center in Dallas. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame recreated the SWC Hall of Honor and named it the SWC Hall of Fame after the organization disbanded in 1996. In the future, each former member will have their own selection committee to select the individuals to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. “[Coach Tellez] was the greatest track and field coach of the 20th century bar none, and he was mine,” Carl Lewis said. Bayou Bucket Shuttles will not be provided for the Cougars’ Saturday contest with Rice at Reliant Stadium. Student tickets will cost $10 and can be purchased at the ticket office at the Athletics/Alumni Center prior to the game. Students are allowed up to 4 guest tickets for $20 each. The game will feature $1 hot dogs while supplies last. sports@thedailycougar.com

TOMORROW A series of traditions Carl Lewis won nine Olympic gold medals and 10 world titles during his career as a sprinter and jumper. | 1981 Houstonian

relationship with this community, with this University. I often tell people, if I didn’t go here, you wouldn’t know me,” Lewis said. “I feel that strongly about it, and I think that it’s the right time, it’s a great time. … It’s such an exciting

time to be a part of Houston that I’m just happy to be back here and hope that I can add something dynamic to the program that just helps it go where he (Burrell) wants it to go.” sports@thedailycougar.com

With a new conference and stadium on the way, we decided to look back. The Daily Cougar will begin a threepart series about the sports traditions recognized around the University. The first story will feature the student section at football games, mainly through Bleacher Creatures and Coog Crew followed by profiles of the Blaze and the history of Shasta and the Cougar sign.

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Staying connected to cultural roots Ciara Rouege Contributing writer

UH’s diverse campus can easily sweep a person into a whirlwind of distinct nationalities and backgrounds, but students remain rooted in their unique culture by participating in on-campus activities. Interpersonal communications senior Nkosazama Aswad was born in Baltimore and has parents who are from Trinidad and Tobago. “You want to be a part of a diverse place so you can broaden your horizons,” Aswad said. “But you never want to forget where you came from, because sometimes if you forget to look back, you can become lost.” Aswad wears a scarf around her head in a Caribbean style as she explained how her connection to Trinidad and Tobago begins with family. “I always stay in touch...with my family,” Aswad said. “I’m always asking them about where I come from and my history.” Aswad said she’s proud of her heritage and how it has transformed her into a confident woman who values tolerance and appreciation for all backgrounds. “It’s important to remember the struggles that people before you have gone through,” said psychology senior Javier Hernandez, “and to keep in mind all the hard work people had to do to get you where you are now.” Hernandez was born in Mexico, and his family moved to the U.S.

when he was six years old. For him, staying connected to his roots means not forgetting his parents’ language. “In the house, I try to keep speaking Spanish,” Hernandez said. Aside from speaking in his native language with his family, Hernandez is also involved in the Mexican-American Studies Student Organization, an open community for students of all backgrounds. MASSO is dedicated to educating and empowering the Latino community. This semester, the organization is working hard to promote the six-part television series “Latino Americans,” which will air on PBS channels across the nation, including Houston’s Channel 8, throughout the fall. “This will be an example of the growing interest of a lot of students to learn their history, their heritage and their culture,” said Lorenzo Cano, Associate Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies. The documentary will feature interviews with almost 100 Latinos and will cover 500 years of history, including the Latino involvement in World War II, immigration issues, the American-Mexican and Latino civil rights movement and other important historical events. “For this generation, knowing this history is really important to them,” Cano said. “So they look for events like this to attend and to learn, as well as putting on events similar to this (such as) screening

films and holding discussions.” For some students, academics play an important role in preserving authenticity by formally documenting and analyzing history and by prompting discussion about the community’s strengths and problems. Graphic communications junior Da’vonte Lyons participates in the African-American Studies Program at the University and identifies as a diasporan African. Lyons says the program has guided him into a better understanding of the history and transition of African people to AfricanAmerican culture over the centuries. Through the program, he was able to travel to Ghana. “It was a spiritual and conscience connection,” Lysons said. “I was able to see the traditions practiced by my ancestors. It brought me closer to my center.” Lyons said he thinks features of the collective identity of ethnic communities are clear and widely understood, but political and economic boundaries can divide a cultural group. “We go through the process of transformation and evolution as we continue to define ourselves in terms of the space we occupy,” Lyons said. Lyons spoke on the forced migration of African people to the New World and believes that instead of assimilating the culture, they have adopted the food, music, religions and languages of European

culture. Other students feel that you don’t have to carry your ethnicity on your shoulder or paint it across your resume to show pride in your cultural identity. Me d i a p ro d u c t i o n j u n i o r Chris Loung is a first-generation Vietnamese-American. He has a diverse circle of friends who occasionally bring attention to his Asian background, but always in good humor. “I was going to a Vietnamese church school. It was all Vietnamese and I was in a Vietnamese (Boy) Scout troop, which I am still a part of,” Loung said. “That’s the most Vietnamese culture I’ll get anywhere besides school and my personal life.” Loung also maintains his connection to Vietnam through his first name, which few people know is Viet. “I have some people who have known me for years and they’re like ‘What? Your name’s Viet?’” Loung said. “Then there are people who find out immediately.” Luong’s parents and friends all refer to him as Chris. He considers Viet more of a legality, but prefers not to abandon it because it’s traditional. “I think yesterday, someone was telling me that I could go and change (my name), but no, I like it,” Loung said. UH students have many to help them embrace their cultural identity. For exposure to different

cultures, they can look to groups like the Indian Student Association or Vietnamese Student Association. The Council for Ethnic Organizations is a student fee-funded organization established to promote cultural awareness through guest speakers, workshops, performance and other events. “Our mission is to enrich student life through inclusive and educational programing,” said CEO assistant director and French language senior Erica Tat. The council comprises organizations that are interested in helping students develop appreciation for cultural backgrounds represented on campus. “When students see our programs, we hope that they will open their minds and gain new perceptions,” Tat said. A walk through the UH campus is a stroll across the world. Every face offers a glimpse into a distinct ethnicity and culture that reflects the identity of a nation. Students can appreciate the ethnic and cultural diversity of the campus, and by keeping a definitive connection between their American life and their roots, they assure that the student body will maintain multiformity. “If I’m just celebrating other cultures and not my own, I’m not bringing anything to the table,” Lyons said. “I’m just taking fragments from everyone else.” arts@thedailycougar.com

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