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UH shows hurricanes won’t slow it down Ciara Rouege Contributing writer
Don’t fear the overcast. Student Housing and Residential Life and the Public Safety Department’s Emergency Management Bureau are prepared to keep students dry this hurricane season. Emergency Management Specialist Kelly Boysen advises students to prepare for hurricane season by developing a plan for evacuation, building an emergency kit and staying Boysen informed. Tropical storms can become severe, requiring classes to be cancelled or the campus to close in event of a hurricane. Advertising junior Rubi Soto lives off-campus with her parents. “I always evacuate as early as possible,” Soto said. “There is no need to try and tough it out. (My family) still boards up the house and we have HURRICANE continues on page 3
In his first career start, freshman quarterback John O’Korn led the Cougars to a 31-26 victory against Rice with three touchdowns and 281 yards. He has seen significant playing time during the first three games of the season. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar
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Living up to the hype O’Korn showed both the promise that followed his signing, where he has room to grow during first start Christopher Shelton Sports editor
John O’Korn’s first collegiate start began like a fairy tale. On his first throw, the freshman quarterback tossed a strike to sophomore receiver Deontay Greenberry that went for 61 yards down to the Rice 1-yard line. One play later, sophomore running back Ryan Jackson gave UH a 7-6
lead when he crossed the goal line for a touchdown. The contest also ended well for O’Korn, who led the Cougars to a 31-26 victory. Fans and media were ready to anoint O’Korn as the heir apparent to the Cougars’ line of successful quarterbacks who have commanded the Air Raid offense, but O’Korn’s following drives may
have given UH supporters more pause. After his first pass to Greenberry, O’Korn completed only two of his next eight passes and threw an interception. He showed glimpses of the electric arm strength that allows him to be accurate on deep passes and the inconsistency that can cause many freshmen to struggle.
O’Korn showed poise when he led the Cougars 62 yards in 46 seconds right before the half ended, but also made “freshman mistakes” in crucial situations, head coach Tony Levine said. “You had a throw at the end of the game where there’s four minutes on the clock, and he throws it O’Korn continues on page 8
ACTIVITIES
Panel gives advice, hope that print journalism is not done yet Konstantina Angelides Staff writer
The Houston Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists hosted a panel discussion Wednesday about niche reporting, titled
“Where the Jobs are in Journalism,” at the School of Theater and Dance. Niche journalism involves specialization in a separate field while using writing and investigative
abilities to report for that field. Occupations utilizing these skills include freelance writing, alternative news sources — such as blogs and podcasts — and company jobs relating to the reporter’s area of
specialization. “When you work as a journalist for a company, you receive the benefits of that company, including holidays,” said Arie Passwaters, web editor at Rice University.
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Tuesday Exhibit: “Feast: Radical Hospitality in Contemporary Art,” a free art exhibit, will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday at the Blaffer Art Museum. Lecture: There will be a lecture by Swami Nikhileswarananda from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the A.D. Bruce Religion Center. Restaurant: The Conrad N. Hilton College student-run Barron’s
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Wednesday Discussion: Gender Talk, with the prompt “Gender and Gender Expression,” will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room 279A of the University Center. Rally: “Take Back the Night,” a rally around campus to advocate for safe spaces for women against sexual violence, will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. at Lynn Eusan Park.
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Topics at the Houston Chapter of Professional Journalists discussion panel included following personal interests and the importance of networking. The six panelists at the event taught students that good writing skills are marketable in many job fields, not just journalism. | Isabella Serimontrikul/The Daily Cougar
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journalistic experience and did not study communications prior to working for the Associated Press. “Major in your interest, not necessarily journalism,” said panelist Liz Basset, publication coordinator for the Institute for Cancer Care Innovation at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. “The skills needed for reporting are gained mostly through experience, while the inherent ability to write well is not as common as most people think.”
The panelists all agreed that the future of jobs in journalism is heading more toward specialized publications as readers seek local experts that utilize the newer mediums of journalism available through modern technology. Newspapers, however, are still profitable – especially online editions, which demand the same skills as print editions. According to Schiff, “newspapers in major cities are seeing profit margins of 13 percent to 19 percent, which is more than most manufacturing companies. Communications freshman Kaitlyn Palividas asked panelist
Lindsay Peyton for advice on marketing yourself while searching for a job in broadcast journalism. “Networking is very important; it helps you work your way up,” said Peyton, who owns her own PR firm, Cadence Enterprise. SPJ presents an opportunity for journalism students to begin networking, and the board is now accepting member nominations for the upcoming new term, which begins Oct. 1. Students can visit spj.org for more information on becoming a member. news@thedailycougar.com
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supplies that we can use for at least two weeks. We have generators for backup as well.” If one plans to stay with family or a friend, be sure to check the news and confirm that the new location is outside any hurricane evacuation zones. Boysen says local media and the UH website are reliable sources for updates during a tropical storm. Students can also set up text notifications through the MyUH website or use a battery-powered radio to stay informed in case of a power outage. For residents who are out-of-
state or international students, the University has prepared a plan for them as well. According to Mark Vitek, assistant director for Student Housing and Residential Life, the University has made arrangements with a local bus company and two Texas universities several miles inland in case residential students must evacuate. “Once at the host university, residents will receive shelter and meals until it is safe for the return trip to the UH campus,” Vitek said. UH and the host school will provide food and shelter, but it is advised that students bring plenty of toiletries and extra snacks or drinks.
Vitek said if the University must be evacuated, many on-campus students prefer to stay with relatives or friends living in the greater Houston area. “Whether residents shelterin-place or are evacuated, it is helpful for residents to frame their preparation for hurricane season in terms of what they would need, if they visited family members or a friend.” Student can visit the University’s emergency operation center website at UH.edu/emergency, under the FAQs and More Information tab for a 72-hour emergency kit checklist and further instructions on hurricane planning.
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Students get new Vue for housing T here are quite a few housing options at UH, but students are continuing to look offcampus for housing for a number of reasons. UH has Kelly been taking Schafler steps in improving the student housing options with the addition of Cougar Village II and Cougar Place and the new renovations to Bayou Oaks, but in Fall 2014, there will be a new competing housing option that is going to be fighting for our attention. The Vue Apartment complex is the upcoming alternative to UH’s on-campus student housing. The Vue is going to be located on 4460 S. MacGregor, down the street from Bayou Oaks. The difference between this complex and the housing options on campus is that this complex has no partnership with the University. Also, while they will be accepting applications from anyone, The Vue is will be predominantly student housing. The Vue Community Manager Mili Arguello is excited that Grand Campus Living has decided Houston will be the spot for their next project. “I’ve seen a lot of the available housing that students have, and I think what The Vue brings is something totally different,” Arguello said. “It’s going to be a place where the focus is the comfort of the resident and really letting them have a good experience. Also, the amenities are outstanding.” These amenities include a 50-inch flat-screen television in the common room of each suite, fully-furnished apartments and kitchens equipped with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The apartments will also have
Courtesy of Fountain Residential Partners wireless Internet and cable already installed. “We need housing that really addresses what students are looking for nowadays. A lot of students, especially upperclassmen, are looking to be independent,” Arguello said. “It’s that next step before going out into the world. I think that that is what we deliver.” The Vue is also accepting applications for leasing for on-site ambassadors. “We get a lot of ambassadors that may be marketing majors, so we allow them to have the opportunity to develop those skills by heading up a marketing campaign or planning an event,” said Claire Murphy, the director of marketing at Grand Campus Living. These ambassadors, which are the equivalent of a residential adviser, are wanted to begin work as soon as possible and will be required to live on-site starting in the fall. With this job, ambassadors will be working 16 to 20 hours a week to pay for their room stipend.
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This is a good deal, since prices will be a little steep — at least for my budget. The prices for the one through four bedroom apartments are a little too steep for my minimum wage job; however, there are a limited number of shared bedroom suites that are $545 a month per person if you do not mind sharing your space with another person. These rates are comparable to housing options on campus while offering a more modern and updated living option. Other bonuses of The Vue are the on-site pool, weight room and its pet friendliness. Let’s not beat around the bush. UH is surrounded by the 3rd Ward, so safety is a big concern. Not to worry — The Vue will be a gated apartment complex. Unlike housing options on campus, The Vue will not be using Cougar Cards as means of entrance, but they will be using an electronic key system called FOB that will let students into the parking garage, the complex, their apartment suites and their
individual bedroom as well. Regional Manager of Grand Campus Living Josh Purkeypile recognizes that safety is a big concern, and assures that The Vue will be taking precautions to try to ensure that residents are safe with courtesy officers who will patrol the site along with surveillance cameras in the complex and garage. Unfortunately, their residents will have to pay for parking, but there are a limited number of visitor and open parking spaces. “We will advise those students with cars to get parking in the garage with us or purchase parking on campus — it’s up to them,” Purkeypile said. The Vue is now accepting leasing applications for Fall 2014 and students can receive more information by visiting their website at vuecollegeliving.com. “We’re really excited about bringing Houston students a new standard in student living that they haven’t yet seen,” Purkeypile said. If what has been said is any
indication, The Vue will have no problem filling the complex. Opinion columnist Kelly Schafler is a journalism junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com
PRICING Vue the selection Pricing and apartment styles at The Vue are as follows: ¸ One bedroom, one bathroom efficiency suites will be $975 a month, while the one bedroom, bathroom suites will range from $1,195 to $1,245. ¸ Two bedroom, two bathroom suites will range from $950 to $995 a month per person. ¸ Three bedroom, three bathroom suites will be $850 a month per person. ¸ Four bedroom, four bathroom suites will range from $775 to $805 a month per person. *All of these are set prices that include utilities.
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STAND OUTS Freshman defensive end Tyus Bowser recorded 1.5 sacks and an interception Saturday against Rice. He was in the backfield applying pressure to the Rice quarterbacks during the entire game.
Sophomore receiver Deontay Greenberry recorded his second consecutive 100-yard receiving game. He was a consistent target for freshman quarterback John O’Korn, who started in his first collegiate game.
Junior receiver Daniel Spencer caught a momentum shifting 25-yard touchdown with five seconds remaining before halftime. Spencer has five touchdowns in three games at Reliant Stadium. The Cougars claimed the Bayou Bucket for the third consecutive season with a 31-26 win Saturday at Reliant Stadium. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar
Defense upgrades after lackluster year Andrew Valderas Assistant sports editor
For the second consecutive game, the Cougars have won with their defense making a stand. In their Sept. 7 contest at Temple, the Cougars’ defense secured a win with a game-clinching interception by sophomore safety Adrian McDonald. This time the defense forced a turnover on downs with 1:11 remaining in the game, surviving a hellacious comeback attempt by the Owls to reclaim the Bayou Bucket 31-26.
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“(Our) defense (had) to keep doing what they’re doing,” said sophomore safety Adrian McDonald. “(Rice) needed a touchdown to win, and it was going to be fourth down territory wherever the ball was marked, so it was a tough time.” Early in the fourth quarter, the Cougars held a comfortable 31-13 lead after receiving touchdowns by sophomore running back Ryan Jackson and sophomore receiver Deontay Greenberry. However, UH fans may have started to sweat when they saw their team’s lead deteriorate.
UH surrendered a touchdown to the Owls that narrowed the lead at 31-20 with 10:52 remaining. Later in the fourth quarter, the Cougars moved the ball down the field, but came to a halt when they were faced with a fourth-and-three. The Cougars attempted a 40-yard field goal to make it a two-touchdown game. However, senior kicker Richie Leone’s attempt was blocked and recovered by Rice linebacker Alex Lyons, who scooped up the fumble and scampered for 62 yards back for a touchdown that cut the score to 31-26 with 2:19 remaining.
Although they gave up 463 yards on offense, only 160 of them were surrendered in the second half as the Cougar defense buckled down. The defense had two sacks and often hurried the Owls’ quarterbacks and forced them to throw errant passes, including the final fourth down stop that gave the Cougars a victory. “While our defense gave up some yards, they did what we had to do for 60 minutes to win that game,” said head coach Tony Levine. This season, the Cougars have given up 52 points, the smallest combined total through three games
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Story triumphs in choreographer’s dance Nora Olabi Staff writer
International artist Taïgue Ahmed performed his choreographed solo dance “Spit My Story” to refl ect his narrative about the suffering felt across the borders of war-torn countries in Africa in his United States debut Thursday evening at the Blaffer Art Museum. The audience was introduced to his dance through a five-minute CNN news clip describing his philanthropic work across Africa. He was seen teaching refugees how to express themselves through the art of dance. “I couldn’t relay (my story) as an individual to other individuals because I thought it was a collective experience. Through the dance, I could express my story, which is the collective story,” Ahmed said. “Not only is it a collective history or memory for people in Chad, but it’s also a collective memory for conflict zones in Africa.” Ahmed’s voice sliced through the air as he chanted invocations at the Chad government in the Kabalai language, which is spoken in the country’s southwestern region. He was critical and accused it of corruption. ”Tomorrow — tomorrow is always the same. You say Allah, you say God and you never change. You still waste money on weapons,” Ahmed said. Fo r So l k e m N ’ Ga n g b e t , Ahmed’s curator, translator and
The message of “Spit My Story” is to transmit the pain and suffering that people in war torn countries have to live through on an every day basis. Ahmed has dedicated himself to philanthropic work in Africa. | Photo courtesy of Solkem N’Gangbet the program director at the Houston Museum of African American Culture, the dance was “cryptic.” It was packed with symbolism and needed contextualization for most audiences. “In the beginning, what you hear is the helicopter and machine guns. That, for him, is really important, because he went through that as a child when he was running away. He heard it,” N’Gangbet said. “It’s the soundtrack of his childhood.” Members of the audience were moved by the performance.
Cassandra Montoya, a UH alumna who graduated with a B.A. in anthropology, felt a personal connection to Ahmed’s dance. “When he was going through the net and pulling back the layers — the past and memories — and kind of relating that to healing and how artistic expression can really be a powerful tool of healing ... it kind of relates to the cutting of my dreadlocks and how it was a ritual cleansing for me,” Montoya said. “So many years of carrying that around; not only physical burdens, but it carries all these different
memories and experiences.” Assistant professor of comparative cultural studies Keith McNeal found Ahmed’s personal pursuits intriguing and provocative. “In a way, I think that his life and his autobiography are as interesting as the work,” McNeal said. “His selfless devotion to the craft and to the art, and using it for humanitarian reasons is pretty awesome.” N’Gangbet worked for almost a year and a half to organize Ahmed’s performance in America. With living and transportation costs
covered by the U.N., he spoke at Project Row House, worked with local schools and gave a master class at UH’s School of Theater and Dance. “Spit My Stor y” has been performed internationally since 2009 in countries such as France, Canada, Mali, Senegal, Mauritania and Cameroon. His work as an international artist has helped him garner attention for his personal philanthropic projects with refugees in Africa. Ahmed is the artistic director of Ndam Se Na, which means “dance together.” He launched this philanthropic project in 2005 as a way to offset violence and promote community ties within Chad refugee camps through arts initiatives. He funds it with money earned through performances, master classes and workshops as a professional dancer. He is also affiliated with African Artists for Development, which is another community development initiative that operates in several African countries. Upon his return, he plans on working with Somali refugees. “I wanted to bring someone who is a hero,” N’Gangbet said. “I think he’s an amazing leader; there’s no ego in what he does. He’s helping others because he wants them to take it with them and make it on their own.” arts@thedailycougar.com
MOORES SCHOOL OF MUSIC
New website to connect members, alumni Julia Davila Staff writer
The Moores Society is a philanthropic group of volunteers who are dedicated to supporting the students and administration at the Moores School of Music. Moores alumnus Correan Barker is a fresh face to the administration’s team as the development coordinator. Barker’s ideas have brought him to work on creating a website for the Moores Society that will keep members and anyone else interested up-to-date on what is happening. “Correan came on board with all of these wonderful ideas about creating an alumni association website, which we have never had in the past, and also ways that we
can communicate better with our Moores Society members,” Cooper said. Members will benefit from the website because there will be a special section where they can log in and have access to what they missed in a meeting or see upcoming events. “It is about making the information more convenient,” Barker said. The goal of the website is to get people involved and give them exposure to dive in and see what the organization is all about. “Sometimes it’s the difference between getting a notification about ... an event, a concert, the success of an alumnus or the engagement from our faculty,” Barker said.
Correan Barker and Patricia Cooper said that the goal of the website is to get people involved in the Moores Society. | Julia Davila/The Daily Cougar Designed from the ground up, the website shows Barker is able to bring his creative skills to good use. It“There will be letters of welcome from the chair, Nancy Strohmer, and from the director of MSM, David Ashley White, to show everyone’s
involvement,” Barker said. Barker and Cooper believe it is important to collaborate in order to figure out what information is necessary so that someone who has never heard of the Moores Society could become interested.
“If you are a student or a Moores Society member, you will find something of interest and you are going to be engaged. Everyone will be able to find out information to better their knowledge about this group,” Cooper said. Audio, video and photo galleries will be a part of the media section, showcasing students, faculty, staff and administration. “It is important for people to see others that they can relate to,” Cooper said. “People can view who we are by uploading snippets of different concerts and performances that MSM has held.” The Moores Society website is expected to launch in October. arts@thedailycougar.com
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right to a Rice safety that should have been intercepted when we’re trying to milk the clock,” Levine said. “In the same respect, it’s fourth down and he throws a laser to Daniel Spencer for a touchdown with five seconds left. I certainly recognize the poise he has for an 18-year-old and how he continues to develop.” O’Korn joined UH with more hype and expectations than legendary former quarterback Case Keenum, who didn’t have any other Football Bowl Subdivision scholarship offers. Many UH fans have known O’Korn’s name since he committed in June 2012. The hashtag #InO’Kornwetrust became popular among UH faithfuls. The pressure intensified after junior quarterback David Piland struggled during the Cougars’ 5-7 season last year. That’s a lot for an 18-year-old in his first college semester to handle. O’Korn behaves like a senior off the field, teammates said, which allowed him to throw three touchdowns in his first career start. Greenberry, whom O’Korn connected with six times for 146 yards and a touchdown, said the freshman quarterback built chemistry by spending extra time working with him. “We did a lot of time on the field throughout the summer running routes. I guess that paid off. He’s in rotation now, so I’m looking for the ball every time,” Greenberry said. O’Korn got his chance to start after Piland suffered a head injury against Temple. Piland’s status for the Cougars’ Sept. 28 contest against UTSA is unknown. But despite the freshman mistakes, O’Korn has outplayed Piland so far. Piland is completing only 52 percent of his passes in a system predicated on quarterback efficiency, and O’Korn has five more touchdowns than his counterpart. The biggest difference between the two players is arm strength. O’Korn can make throws down the field that Piland can’t. Greenberry said the receivers have to stay on their toes because of O’Korn’s arm strength. “We just trust he will get it there because he has a rocket,” Greenberry said. If O’Korn cleans up his inconsistencies, he could provide UH fans with the fairy tale ending they seek. sports@thedailycougar.com
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