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Athletics fights for recognition on a budget Laura Gillespie News editor
UH Athletics stretches every dollar, but they are ranked lowest in the American Athletic Conference in total operating budget and student fees compared to the other seven public institutions in the conference.
In Athletics’ presentation for the Student Fees Advisory Committee, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades spoke about the department’s success in sports and academics throughout the past year and about how hard the Athletics Department works to bring the University into the national
spotlight. “Over the course of the last three or four years, we were able to grow revenue, and we will continue to do that. (Budget) has never been an excuse for our coaches, staff and student athletes. We will continue to work hard and continue to improve upon those numbers,” Rhoades
said. “I want all of our students to know that (money Athletics receives from student fees is) well-utilized, and we don’t take it for granted. I think we are an institution that does more with less and are willing to do that.” SFAC Chair Charles Haston questioned Intercollegiate Athletics’
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Student Fees Advisory Committee Chair Charles Haston (right) and ex-officio member and Dean of Students William Munson heard the requests of the Student Government Association, LGBT Center, Student Program Board, Frontier Fiesta and six other organizations on Friday. The committee has concluded its presentations and will now put together a packet of funding recommendations to be approved by President and Chancellor Renu Khator and Richard Walker, vice president and chancellor for Student Affairs.
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“The direct impacts UH students are likely to see from carpools and vanpools include saving money on their cars, saving gas, alleviating parking lots and cost for permits and saving time with the HOV lane,” Kadiwala said. Among these benefits, a sustainability initiative would further UH’s goal of becoming a greener university. Engineering junior Andrew Hernandez, a commuter,
The first African-American woman to travel in space invited students and faculty to join her on the mission to achieve human interstellar flight during her lecture for the 2013 Elizabeth D. Rockwell Lecture Series on Ethics and Leadership. Mae C. Jemison, who served as an astronaut for six years, is promoting her initiative to further increase h u m a n involvement in the future of space exploration. The 100 Year Starship is an indepen- Jemison dent nonprofit organization that was started with funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. While the goal is to achieve human interstellar flight within the next 100 years, Jemison said one of the main purposes is to provide for a better future on Earth. “All the capabilities that are needed for an interstellar journey are the same things that we need to
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New shuttles help long-distance commuters Contributing writer
Getting to school is about to become easier for students. At the sustainability festival at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Lynn Eusan Park, two initiatives for carpooling and shuttling will be announced. The carpool and vanpool initiative will be helpful for students who travel to the Sugar Land campus. Digital media junior Francis Eyth, who learned that his coursework will have classes there.
“If there wasn’t a shuttle, I wouldn’t have a solution to getting to class next semester,” Eyth said. “I would probably have to try and telecommute — there would be no other way.” Eyth talked to the Transportation Parking Advisory Committee in an effort to establish shuttle to the Sugar Land campus by next semester. He said that the University goal of becoming more resident-friendly was being inhibited by the fact that some students who
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involvement with Homecoming Week, saying that there seemed to be a lack of involvement from the Athletics Department. “The week of Homecoming, it was really difficult to tell that we even had a Homecoming going on.
live on campus do not have transportation to their classes. He said that a shuttle to Sugar Land would solve a lot of students’ problems. Eyth’s and other students’ situations are being addressed by those attending the Sustainability Festival. Issam Kadiwala, a Student Government Association senator of the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, will be one of those at the table promoting teams for carpool and vanpool.
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Veteran Services Outgoing Interim Director of Veteran Services Offices Scott Sawyer wanted to change the perspective of VSO to focus on not only students, but their families, when it comes to military education benefits. “It’s important to highlight that, over time, our mission really has expanded over veterans to support the children and spouses of veterans — anyone who is getting military
benefits. This is a significant demographic change to students that we serve,� Sawyer said. Starting last week, VSO was able to provide counseling for veteran students which is being paid for by Veteran Affairs. “I was very annoyed that UT at Austin and Texas A&M ... both had (their) VA pay rehabilitation counselors and occupational therapist embedded in their VSO, so I wrote the VA and called them several times. ... We now have a rehabilitation counselor on staff, paid for by the VA. He is an incredible resource for our students,� Sawyer said. VSO’s proposed budget for FY15 comes from dedicated fees and does not request any money from student services fees.
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Athletics annual budget is approximately $35.5 million, with roughly $4.4 million coming from student services fees, the same as in the past two fiscal year. The new 40,000-seat football stadium is on schedule to open by next fall, and the new basketball practice facility should begin construction in May 2014.
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After Prop 2 failure, Astrodome fate in doubt 8th Wonder of the World should be saved
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he Astrodome should exist for Houston history as the Colosseum exists for Rome. The Astrodome is also known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, being the first air-conditioned domed stadium. According to the Houston Chronicle, Harris County residents recently voted 53 to 47 percent to reject a referendum that could have saved the dome. However, before the Rabia demolition starts, HousSheikh tonians must focus on the history that the Astrodome holds. The Astrodome opened in 1965 and holds sentimental value, serving as the venue for Mickey Mantle’s home runs. Furthermore, it is a place where Elvis Presley sang and where Billie Jean King took on Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes.” It was a home to the evacuees from Hurricane Katrina. All the people who attended the Elvis Presley concerts, enjoyed Mickey Mantle’s home runs or called the Astrodome their second home should be able to come back after a few years and relive those memories — of going to a concert with family and friends, attending a game with loved
ones or remembering the Astrodome as a shelter in desperate times. The Astrodome has also been an inspiration. According to the Chronicle, the architecture of the dome was later used to build the Louisiana Superdome in the 1970s. Yes, the cost of the demolition, which the Chronicle reports is $20 million, is far less than the cost of saving it: $217 million. But if the Astrodome remains, imagine the tourism it can attract, and the money that will come with it. Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack told the Chronicle that he is open for ideas and would try his best to save the Astrodome. Radack should work even harder now, since recently the Houston Chronicle recently reported that Astrodome was to be considered for a historic landmark status, by the Houston historical commission. The Astrodome’s demolition would not only be a loss for the Houston skyline, but for the future generation, as they will not be able to experience the eighth wonder of the world. Opinion columnist Rabia Sheikh is a political science senior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
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referendum that would have authorized $217 million in bonds to renovate the Astrodome was voted down on Nov. 5. Rather than being restored into an event and convention center, Houston’s once-definitive Astrodome will likely be demolished. Cara Demolition Smith isn’t a certainty, though. According to the Houston Chronicle, the fate of the Astrodome depends on legislation, like the recent development of potentially turning it into a historic landmark that would transform
the stadium into something other than a rusting hulk of a onceiconic arena. And that’s mostly what it’s become. One thing we can all agree on is that the current fate of the Astrodome isn’t something to be giddy about. However, it’s arguably the first time we’ve talked about the Astrodome in a while — other than using it as a reference point for directions to some of Houston’s currently functioning structures. It’s tough to argue that the Astrodome has had a profound impact on Houston postmillennially, other than the continuously rich history it gives to our city. Nobody’s arguing
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about whether the Astrodome was once essential to our city. In the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, it was arguably the most important thing about our city — it served as the nucleus of Houston’s national prominence and was elevated to the status of “the Eighth Wonder of the World” by the media nationwide. And now, in 2013, that once-legendary, colossal beast of innovative infrastructure has been rotting in a cement parking lot for the past 14 years. It’s a disgrace to the the Astrodome, which once did so much for our city, to be made constantly obsolete by Houston’s ever-changing skyline. With each passing day,
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the Astrodome grows no less respected, but far less relevant. Other than having housed victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Astrodome hasn’t served as more than a mammoth reminder of what once was in a city that prides itself on constant innovation and self-improvement. Turning the Astrodome into a convention center was an idea dreamed up because we’re attached to something that would cost Houston hundreds of millions of dollars to keep alive. Had this not been the Astrodome and had somebody pitched an idea for Houston to invest $217 million into building a new event and convention center
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in a city that already boasts the Toyota Center and the George R. Brown Convention Center, there wouldn’t even be an argument for me to write about. Yes, the Astrodome is a legend. Yes, the Astrodome served as a transformative tool to make Houston a nationally recognized and revered city. And yes, the Astrodome has been taking up an immense plot of our city that could be used to make something just as revolutionary, if not more so. All that’s left to do is clear the way. Senior staff writer Cara Smith is a communications junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.
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UH’s Koski selected for yearly AAC honor The Daily Cougar News Services Senior goalkeeper Cami Koski was honored as the American Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Year. “I have seen a lot of great keepers in college soccer, but over the last two seasons, no one compares to Cami’s level,” said head coach Chris Pfau. “I could not be more proud of someone that has worked so hard for this.” Koski ranked among the American’s top keepers by leading the league with an average of 8.18 saves per game while ranking second in total saves with 90 in only 11 games played. UH vs. Cincinnati The Cougars’ Nov. 23 game against Cincinnati will kick off at 11 a.m. It will broadcast either on ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews or as The American Game of the Week on ESPN Regional affiliates. The network selection for the game will be announced following Nov. 16 games, Leone named semifinalist Senior punter Richie Leone has been named a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award for the third consecutive season. Leone was the only player this season to be named the Ray Guy Award Player of the Week twice. Leone averages 42.9 yards per punt on 37 attempts. Warren has big weekend Junior right side Cortney Warren earned a spot on the American Athletic Conference Honor Roll for the third time this season. She was recognized for her performances at Louisville and Cincinnati this past weekend. Warren had one of the best showings for the Cougars, as she hit .348 on the weekend with 28 kills, three digs and five blocks and scored 30 points. She recorded her second-best hitting average (.423) of the season against Cincinnati. It was also her 14th double-figure kill match of the season. Against Louisville, Warren hit .300 with 16 kills and three blocks. sports@thedailycougar.com
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Squad climbs national ladder Sean Floyd Contributing writer
The Cougars made strides their performance on the green this fall and feel that with their program is among the best in the nation. UH is ranked No. 19 in the nation, according to Golfstat.com, and has been developing a group of leaders that have performed well on the course. “I believe we have a very physically talented group with lots of mental toughness,” said head coach Jonathan Dismuke. “We work hard on our chemistry and get along very well.”
UH played consistently in its four tournaments with some strong team finishes and two individual championships. Victories from junior Kyle Pilgrim at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic and junior Roman Robledo at the Northern Intercollegiate gave confidence to the team for the upcoming spring season. “I am very fortunate to be a part of this team; I feel as if this group of players are something special,” said associate head coach Chris Hill. “I believe that we have the talent to actually win a national championship this year, and our guys believe it too. This group that we have now
are pretty close, have great chemistry and really push each other to be better everyday.” UH finished the fall with confidence, with a top-five finish in each of the tournaments in which it received a team score. UH had its sights set high for the season and felt they did well. However, the team is continuing to strive toward success. “We have a really good squad and we stand a great chance of becoming the best team in the country; we are a really close group because we do so many things altogether. They are not only teammates but also considered best friends,” said
sophomore Vincent Martino. “Coach Dismuke and coach Hill are two awesome coaches, and we’re just thankful to have these two great guys on our side.” The Cougars said that these were the building blocks to get them where they need to be and are getting better every day in order to bring home a national championship. “Every time we played and didn’t win, we left feeling a little disappointed but mainly motivated to improve for the next one,” Pilgram said. sports@thedailycougar.com
VOLLEYBALL RECAP
Cougars earn split of weekend matches Haydee Clotter Contributing writer
The Cougars fell short for the second time against the Cardinals when they traveled to Louisville for a rematch. In October, Louisville won in three sets, but UH pushed its opponent to five (17-25, 18-25, 25-13, 25-23, 6-15) on Friday. Louisville, which is on a sevengame winning streak, remains undefeated in American Athletic Conference play. The Cougars were able to stay
alive and they won their third and fourth sets. The defense kept UH alive and was able to fend off a sweep by its blocks at the net. There were three Cougars who hit double-figure kills during the match. Freshman outside hitter Sarita Mikals registered 19 kills and 12 digs and hit .200. She had her 10th double double of the season. Junior right side Cortney Warren had 16 kills and hit .300, and sophomore outside hitter Kadi Kullerkann had 10 kills and four blocks. After a tough loss against
Louisville, the Cougars were able to bounce back against Cincinnati. UH prevailed against Cincinnati on Sunday and defeated the Bearcats in only three sets (25-19, 25-19, 25-17). The Cougars are now 16-12 and 8-5 in the American Athletic Conference. Overall, the Cougars finished strong, and in set two, they hit .400 with 15 kills. Cincinnati has had only one win in the season, and the UH offense was able to hold the Bearcats down. There were two Cougars who each had double figure kills; Warren hit
.423 with 12 kills and Mikals had 13 kills and nine digs. Match leaders were sophomore middle blocker Courtney Smith, who hit .500 with two blocks; freshman setter Sophie Paine, who led with 20 assists; and sophomore defense specialist Olivia O’Dell, who had 14 digs. Up next, the Cougars will host Memphis at 7 p.m. Friday at the Athletics/Alumni Center and Temple at 1 p.m. Sunday. sports@thedailycougar.com
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Students craft cards for heroes Sabrina Lloyd Staff writer
Students showed their appreciation and support for service members past and present by making thank-you cards that will be hand-delivered to veterans in the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, a hospital dedicated to providing veterans with quality health care services. Counseling and Psychological Services Outreach Coordinator Thomandra Sam hosted the cardmaking event Monday at Lynn Eusan Park. She wanted students not only to be aware of Veterans Day but to be proactive in showing appreciation for veterans’ services. “I think it is important we think about veterans as well as their families,” Sam said. “Some veterans don’t have close families or a close support system, and making thank-you cards is a great way to let them know that they are part of our American family.” Aside from supporting veterans off campus, Sam wanted to spread the word that CAPS is available to support student veterans and offers services specifically designated for them. “For every different ROTC on campus, we have a different CAPS liaison,” said Sam. “We also work very closely with the Veterans Service Office and support their needs in any way we can.” CAPS staff psychologist Jennifer Smith encouraged students to make cards in other languages, especially Spanish. She wanted
Students wrote thank-you cards to show appreciation and support for veterans on Monday at Lynn Eusan Park in honor of Veteran’s Day. The Counseling and Psychological Services encourages students to continue making cards, which will be delivered to veterans on Thanksgiving. | Sabrina Lloyd/The Daily Cougar veterans to receive a card in their native tongue or in a language that was spoken in a country where they were stationed. “If we can spend time and energy to do small things, like make cards, it helps us show them that they are in our hearts and we are thinking about them,” Smith said.
“They have given their life and made huge sacrifices for us, and it’s the least we can do.” For graphic communications sophomore Courtney Stansell, the act of making thank-you cards proved to be very emotional. She said she has had many close friends and mentors in the service and is
amazed at how fearless they can be while defending our country. “It is comforting and inspiring to know there are people out there right now who are willing to die for our country, and I think it’s up to us to show them that they are appreciated,” Stansell said. “I have wanted to enlist since high school,
and as soon as I graduate, I plan on joining the Marines or Army. I need to do my part.” The cards will be delivered on Thanksgiving, and students are encouraged to continue making cards and drop them off at CAPS. arts@thedailycougar.com
International Education week kicks off To promote the benefit of study abroad programs and other forms of international education, the United States Department of Education along with the U.S. Department of State are preparing students for the competitiveness of the global world. The week-long celebration commenced on Monday and will include an international marketplace Thursday at Butler Plaza. Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar
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said he wished he could bring home southern California’s fresh air. “Every little bit helps. Sometimes you ride through traffic
and you smell gas. I know it’s not exactly gas, but the carbon monoxide emissions burning, all that exhaust fumes. The exhaust fumes are going to rise, and they’re just trapped in our atmosphere,” Hernandez said. news@thedailycougar.com
survive here on Earth as a species,” Jemison said. “This is a mission that was designed to enhance life here on Earth.” Jemison said that the 100 Year Starship project is a “trans-disciplinary collaboration among universities, governments, industries and nonprofits” and will require the “full range of human experience.” She said she believes all of the technical issues that range from energy to clothing can be solved, but she warned the audience, “If we haven’t figured out how to get along with each other, I’m going to blow the ship up.” According to Jemison, one of the most critical parts to achieving the 100 Year Starship is science, technology, engineering and math education and increasing diversity in these fields. Jemison worked with the Bayr Co. and surveyed the department chairs of leading research universities. The surveys they conducted showed that despite women being the most academically prepared of all students to succeed in STEM classes, they graduated in lower numbers than their male counterparts. The same
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case applied for underrepresented minorities. “The best path forward to meet the demands and the imperative to improve human quality of life while not overburdening this planet — that path is not clear,” Jemison said. “The path being slashed is not necessary the best path or even a good path. Yet we are defining and building that path with less than a third of the intellectual capacity, experience, ambitions, visions and perspectives that are available to us.” Jemison said increasing STEM diversity would lead to more talent and success in the prospects of the project as well as STEM research. “Our task is to ensure that the capabilities exist to send humans to another star within the next 100 years,” she said. “It’s really not about the mission; it’s about boosting and revitalizing science and technology innovation.” Bonnie Dunbar, a veteran of five space flights and head of the STEM Center at UH, introduced Jemison. “She’s done some remarkable things,” Dunbar said, “and I know she is still doing some remarkable things.” Jemison started her journey to space at a young age. She entered Stanford University at the age of 16,
graduated from Cornell University and went on to practice medicine. Later, she served as a Peace Corps medical officer in West Africa. “I’m this young girl who grew up on the south side of Chicago in the 1960s,” Jemison said. “I would lie outside on a summer’s night, and I would stare up at the stars with all my young imagination and intensity, and I would imagine myself there, and I always assumed that I would go into space.” In 1993, she founded The Jemison Group Inc., which focuses on the beneficial integration of science and technology into our everyday lives. “We believe that pursuing an extraordinary tomorrow creates a better world today,” Jemison said. “What we hope to do is to inspire an inclusive, collective ambition for humanity.” The future of interstellar travel is on the horizon, and Jemison said she hopes to reach everyone with her vision of the future. “We invite you to participate,” Jemison said. “Space is not just for rocket scientists and billionaires. That’s where the difference comes in. We want people to know that they can be involved.” news@thedailycougar.com
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