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Students divided on faculty diversity Editor in chief

It is not just the minority faculty of the University who are concerned with the demographics of its professors, but also its students, who feel underrepresented. Public relations senior Isiah Gentry, president of the African American Student Honors Association, has attended the University since the start of his freshman year in Fall 2010, and in his four years he has had only three African-American professors, two of whom were a result of the courses’ heavy AfricanAmerican foundation. Gentry said that while he has had a diverse number of professors, male and female and from different backgrounds, it was rare for him to have a black

professor. “It has affected me a little bit, because now when I go out and I try and say I went to UH and talk about my experience, in the back of my mind I’m going to think that they didn’t really have that many (African-Americans), at least in my major, in the faculty and staff that were leading the field or teaching the information,” Gentry said. “They have a lot of African-American students, but they don’t have the faculty. That kind of says something, that you don’t have people giving the information, you just have people who are coming to get the information.” Gentry shares some of the same DIVERSITY continues on page 3

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research about the Earth’s atmosphere revealed that the Earth has already increased by 0.7 degrees Celsius during the past 100 years. This effect has negatively altered ecosystems all across the world. He concluded that if the human population were to do nothing at all, one of the biggest effects on the Earth would be an increase of 2 degrees Celsius during the next century, which could bring adverse effects and serious risks to the human race and other life on Earth. David Hone, the chief climate change adviser in the CO2 team at Royal Dutch Shell, reviewed the complexity of the climate change issue, its social and political implications and what the population is really doing to change our current usage of fossil fuels.

Judge Frederick Eugene Edwards, 63, died Feb. 10 after complications from a long illness. A s i x t h - g e n e ra t i o n Te x a n , Edwards served 20 years as judge of the 9th District Court in Montegomery County, where he presided over the general jurisdiction court and was known f o r t a k i ng o n many complex litigation cases ranging from class actions to Edwards billion-dollar merger and acquisition cases. Since leaving the judicial bench in 2013, Edwards has served as a special judge and popular mediator. B o r n i n C l e v e l a n d , Te x a s, Edwards graduated from Conroe High School, serving under Congressman John Dowdy in Washington, D.C. in 1963, which gave him the opportunity to be an eyewitness to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. From there, his passion for politics and history only grew stronger. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce, which was named East Texas State University at that time. He furthered his education with a law degree from the UH Law Center in 1974. Edwards also founded the Child Advocates Program in Montgomery County. The judge is survived by his wife, attorney Linda Thompson, to whom he was married for 30 years; his children, Joseph, Elizabeth and Kathryn; his daughter-in-law, Katherine; his mother, Joyce; his siblings, Jimmie, Elwanda and Wanda Minshew, and their families; his cousins Debbie and Waye Gurley and his great nieces Shelby and Jamie Threadgill.

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Though the University prides itself on a diverse student body, minority representation among faculty demographics are dismal in comparison. In 2012, of the 3,622 ranked and non-ranked faculty at the University, almost 55 percent of the faculty was white. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar

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Experts fuel debates on global climate change Dennis Kunichoff Staff writer

The University jumped into the topic of global warming with a public discussion about the threats, reasons and solutions to climate issues. The discussion “Climate Change: Is It a Real Threat?” was presented by the College of Natural Science and Mathematics as a part of the Energy Symposium series that began in Fall 2013. The series serves as an innovative way of addressing today’s pressing issues in global energy needs. UH Chief Energy Officer Ramana Krishnamoorti was encouraged by the student turnout and felt the symposium was a chance for Cougars to become aware of global issues. “The symposiums are a great opportunity for students to educate themselves on some of the most pressing topics of the day relating to energy,” Krishnamoorti said.

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These are issues that their generation will be helping to solve in the coming years, so it has been gratifying to see so many students attend the first three forums.” Ramana Krishnamoorti, UH Chief Energy Officer “These are issues that their generation will be helping to solve in the coming years, so it has been gratifying to see so many students attend the first three forums.” Richard A. Feely, the senior fellow at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, emphasized the growing changes in the acidity of our ocean. The concentration of acid in the ocean has gone up by 30 percent since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, and its acidification rate is faster than ever. The global implications of a more acidic ocean include corrosion of coral reefs. Feely’s research

exhibits that the ocean absorbs about a quarter of the carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere, and this carbon dioxide undergoes a series of chemical reactions that ultimately creates a more acidic ocean environment. John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas State Climatologist and Regents Professor at Texas A&M, took a more philosophical approach and provoked discussion about what climate change really meant and whom it really impacted. He said that Earth would not get hit the hardest, but humans and other types of life living on Earth. Nielsen-Gammon’s

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CRIME REPORT The following is a partial report of campus crime between Feb. 3 and 11. 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 UH DPS at (713) 743-3333. Theft: A student reported the theft of his unattended and secured bicycle from the bike rack at Cougar Place. The incident occurred between noon on Feb. 3 and 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 6. The case is inactive. Traffic Offense: A student reported his legally parked and unattended vehicle was struck by another vehicle in the East Parking Garage. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to leave the state required information. The striking driver was found through witness statements and provided the required information. A student life referral was issued. The incident occurred between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Feb 6. The case is cleared by referral. Impersonating a Public Servant/ Trespass, Education Code: A student reported a suspicious person who claimed to be a police officer at Lot 21B Resident Parking. The unaffiliated suspect was determined to not be a police officer. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office declined charges and the suspect was issued a campus wide trespass warning. The incident occurred at 2:52 a.m. on Feb. 7. The case is cleared by exception. Burglary of a Habitation: In a Feb. 8 case update, the Harris County district attorney declined charges on a suspect. The case is cleared by exception.

Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: In a Feb. 8 case update, there are no leads at this time. The case is inactive. Public Intoxication/Open Container: An unaffiliated male was found asleep behind the wheel of a parked vehicle at 4600 Wheeler St. The intoxicated individual was cited for an open container of an alcoholic beverage and was transported to the Houston Center for Sobriety. The incident occurred at 6:47 a.m. on Feb 8. The case is cleared by citation. S exual Assault : A student reported a sexual assault by a known individual at Bayou Oaks Apartments via My Safe Campus. The incident occurred on an unknown date between 10:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. The case is active. Theft: A student reported that someone removed his wallet from his pocket when he was walking on campus. The incident occurred at 4:09 p.m. on Feb. 10. The case is active, pending new information. Theft: A UH-Downtown student reported that a visitor to her apartment at Cambridge Oaks Apartments stole her cell phone. The incident occurred between 3 and 3:10 p.m. on Feb. 11. The case is active, pending new information.

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Phony officer arrested The Daily Cougar News Services A man was arrested for impersonating a UH police officer while accosting a female student for her keys Feb. 7 in Lot 21B off Calhoun Road across from Melcher Hall. She said that the suspect was aggressive and went as far to pretend to dial campus police to attempt to legitimize his police act, according to ABC 13. The student was able to call the police from her cellphone, and they took the impersonator in custody. Norwood Joseph Johnson, 27, has been accused of impersonating a public servant, but the Harris County District Attorney’s Office didn’t charge him with the crime that night, and he was issued a campus wide trespass warning, according to UHPD officials. However, the case was turned over to the investigation division, and Johnson is currently in jail on a $15,000 bail, according to ABC 13. Students that see suspicious behavior or encounter suspicious activities are encouraged to contact UHPD immediately by dialing 911. More information on staying safe can be found at uh.edu/police. Pushing for a new honors society chapter Five representatives from the Phi Beta Kappa Society will visit the University from Wednesday through Friday to determine campus “readiness” to house one of its chapters. President and Chancellor Renu Khator said she looks forward to presenting the reinvigorated Tier One face to the chapter’s representative in the hopes of hosting a new honors society chapter, which would increase involvement in Greek life. “The quality of our undergraduate programs, especially in the core arts and sciences, is an indispensable component of our progress,” Khator said, “and a vibrant Phi Beta Kappa chapter here would promote activities to enhance student success and highlight our commitment to undergraduate excellence.” The process of being awarded a chapter will conclude next year. PBK Society is the oldest honor society in America and was founded in 1776. According to its site, only about 10 percent of higher learning institutions have chapters. news@thedailycougar.com

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His main point was the relatively new technology called carbon capture sequestration, through which carbon dioxide emissions are captured from the atmosphere and stored for long-term in deposits underground. The process itself has been used in the past as a means of enhancing oil recovery, but the addition of keeping it long term is new to the world. According to Hone, China is leading the world in the trial of this new technology and already has five sites in construction for testing. Michael Goltsov, a student who was in attendance, felt that the symposium was diverse and informative. “I really appreciated the diversity of environmental careers that the speakers had,” Goltsov said. “It was a great informational session from different perspectives, and I felt like I learned a lot more in that one session than any coverage from news. Climate change is an important issue, and I think everyone should be going to these lectures.” The upcoming Energy Symposium series lecture will be on March 4 at the Hilton UH and will be titled “Renewable Energy: Need for Governmental Support?” More information can be found at UH Energy’s website, uh.edu/uh-energy. news@thedailycougar.com

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concerns as marketing junior Karla Perez, who is the chairperson of the Mexican American Studies Student Organization. Perez said that the majority of Mexican-American professors she has had have been because of her minor in MexicanAmerican studies. “It does disappoint me that there aren’t more Mexican-American professors at UH, because the professors that I have had have been really good. Aside from their merit as excellent educators, I felt that I could really connect with them based on our similar life experiences and interests in Mexican-American affairs,” Perez said. “In one of my Mexican-American professors, I have found a mentor and someone I can look to for support, as well as someone who has taught me to be proud of my Mexican-American heritage.” MASSO was founded after the University recognized the need for an organization that caters to

Texas State Climatologist and Texas A&M Regents Professor John Nielsen-Gammon spoke at the energy symposium, which addressed the realities of climate change, stating that the current trajectory of increased global temperatures could put all life on Earth at serious risk. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar

students minoring in MexicanAmerican studies, like Perez. Likewise, AASHA seeks to improve the retention rates of African-American students in The Honors College while providing unity and a voice for those students, according The Honors College website. As an honors student, Gentry said he’d never paid attention to the demographics of professors until now, but he did notice that few of his peers there are of African-American decent. “I think the entire University should be on board with (recruiting more African-American professors), because it affects the entire University. If people look at the University and feel like it’s not supporting all of its students, regardless of their background, then of course it can easily lead to the perception that they don’t really care about these students, and if you don’t care, you don’t value them, and if you don’t value them, it’s a sense that they can’t contribute anything there,” Gentry said. “ T h a t ’s w h a t y o u c a n communicate.” It is the students, the pride of UH,

who help make the campus a unique college experience, but Perez said just as amazing as it is to be among classmates of all ethnicities and experiences, it is also exciting to interact with professors with these attributes. “From my experience at UH, I have seen the kind of relationship Mexican-American professors build with their students and how students have benefited from being encouraged and understood by faculty sharing similar backgrounds … but more attention needs to be paid to engage and recruit Mexican-American and African-American students into graduate school, as well as other minorities,” Perez said. “These are the students who can become those professors that we are lacking.” In an open poll conducted on thedailycougar.com, the site’s visitors were asked whether the University’s faculty should be as diverse as the University’s student body. Of 190 voters, 132 said no, the University shouldn’t consider race at all and should hire faculty solely based on skill and 44 said yes, we should

be known for all-around diversity. Only seven voters said the University should hire faculty based on both their skill and their race ,while another seven said no, it’s hard to have both an equally diverse faculty and student body. The poll’s results, in accordance with the views of Gentry and Perez, show that the student body is divided on the issue, leaving the administration to weigh in its initiatives to making the faculty as diverse as the students. news@thedailycougar.com

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eople have a habit of mulling over important issues when they become commonplace in everyday life. This idea is proven true when it comes to universities’ alert systems, which are employed by most universities but often go unnoticed by students. While Kelly most students are Schafler aware that these systems exist, we have become complacent as we meander through the emails that have become a frequent reminder of the seemingly improbable danger. Typically, the biggest complaint that can be made about UH’s alert system is that it sometimes is delayed. Students are often not made aware of this activity until hours later. However, it now seems that the University of Minnesota has found another flaw in its system — the use of racial descriptions when identifying a suspect who participated in any form of criminal activity. After a student was wrongfully accused of being a suspect during a campus lockdown, members of university groups including AfricanAmerican and African Studies, Black Faculty and Staff Association and Black Men’s Forum wrote a letter to UM asking it to cease racial descriptions in email blasts. School officials at UM found nothing offensive in the way suspects

Quite frankly, black males are looked at regardless of if a crime happened or not. We’re looked at no matter what.” Armani Authorlee, on how a race-neutral description in email alerts may not help reduce the amount of profiling black males are prone to facing

are identified, though others believe that the descriptions given in these alerts are an example of racial profiling. Vice President of University Services at UM Pamela Wheelock addressed the issues brought forward by the letter in a statement, but said she remained steadfast in her views. “I believe that sharing more information in our crime alerts, not less, is most beneficial in terms of public safety, especially when that information is available,” Wheelock said. “The information we share can include a complete description of suspects, unique identifying characteristics such as an accent or distinctive piece of clothing, or the description of vehicles involved.” UM administrators were not the only ones put under the microscope. The campus police department was also confronted by this issue. Interestingly enough, the term that offended students are using to describe the alerts released by the UM police department is the same term that is being referenced on the police website. The UM police department posted a link on its website to a department policy concerning racial profiling. According to Policy 402.2, the definition of racial profiling is “any action initiated by law enforcement that relies on the race, ethnicity or national origin of an individual rather than the behavior of that individual, or information reliant upon the same criteria. That leads to a particular individual who has been identified as being engaged in or having been engaged in criminal activity.” Judging from this policy, while the police department is using race and ethnicity as a way to narrow down the pool of suspects, there are other kinds of descriptions mentioned in these alerts. In addition, actions are not initiated because of the race of the suspect; they are taken because of the behaviors of individuals. Racial profiling is a matter taken seriously, but the UM police department said there will be no change in

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David Delgado/ The Daily Cougar the way they issue information to the students. The argument of the day is where the line between being descriptive and racially profiling someone is crossed. When it comes down to it, what some call racial profiling, others call giving a thorough description of an attacker. Computer science sophomore Ahren Esquenazi agreed to some extent with the students opposing race being used as physical descriptors. “I think it’s helpful, but I think too much emphasis is placed on the race rather than the individual,” he said. “They should keep it more based on the situation itself, like the time, place and the behavior of the individual.” While I can see where the

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disgruntled students are coming from, I feel other things are said in this world that are more offensive to specific ethnicities. Biotechnology sophomore Armani Authorlee gave a different view on racial profiling. He said he is no stranger to racial profiling but feels that these blasts are not the most oppressive. “Quite frankly, black males are looked at regardless of if a crime happened or not. We’re looked at no matter what,” Authorlee said. “Race is race, and if you’re offended, then you’re offended. Some things may offend you, but for the greater good and for people knowing what race a person is and who to look out for is helpful.” Ultimately, while I have no doubt that racial profiling is a definite issue,

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I do not feel that the email alerts released to students during times of danger are negatively impacting this issue. These blasts are narrowing down the suspect field, whether it is by identifying the suspect’s T-shirt, hair color, approximate height or skin tone. If students feel they are being negatively profiled, that casts blame on the world we live in. Noticing someone’s physical characteristics should not be looked at viewed as a negative thing. I believe that racial profiling is an issue of humanity, not necessarily our campus alert systems. Senior staff columnist Kelly Schafler is a print journalism junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com

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Sullivan’s squad focuses on game, not glory Channler K. Hill Editor in chief

Valentine’s Day wasn’t on the Cougars’ minds as they faced Kansas on Friday and Mississippi State on Sunday. The team was concentrating on giving their best effort, which concluded with a weekend win and loss. Kansas seized a 4-3 victory, but UH rebounded to defeat Mississippi State 5-2 to improve its season record to 5-1. “Our main focus (was) to be focused on that and that alone — not any accolades that we’ve recently gotten or anything like that, but just focus on the task at hand,” said head coach Patrick Sullivan. “It’s nice to have a ranking, but it goes away in a heartbeat if you don’t take care of business.” The accolades include the team being ranked No. 66 nationally along with two of its players. Junior Elena Kordolaimi is ranked 122nd and freshman Despoina Vogasari is ranked 125th in singles play. “Obviously it’s a start, and it’s a good start, but that’s nothing compared to what my goals are. I mean it’s good. I feel really good about my tennis right now, but I think I can be even higher, and I’ll just try for the best until the end of the season,” Vogasari said. “I don’t have a number, but my goal is just to be the best that I can be.” The team hasn’t been in the national spotlight since 2002, when it was ranked No. 61. Nor has it seen two players with national rankings in the past 29 years. Sophomore Maria Andrea Cardenas said it’s

In head coach Patrick Sullivan’s second season, UH has broken into the national rankings. But Sullivan has his mind focused on an American Athletic Conference championship, and that goal outweighs whatever national rank his team earns. | Jenna Frenzel/The Daily Cougar great to be part of this success. “We have a great opportunity to (have) the best year we’ve had — well this school has had — in so long,” Cardenas said. “I think we’ve been doing it so far, so let’s just keep it up, and I think you’ll be seeing us a lot more

in the headlines.” In Sullivan’s second year as head coach, he has recruited ranked classes and supported his players on and off the John E. Hoff Tennis Courts; some players aspire to go pro and others to excel on the collegiate stage before beginning

corporate careers. Sullivan said all the credit for an early successful season goes to his players. “My job is really easy. I’ve got high-character talented girls out there. … As long as I keep them happy, healthy and fit, they’re going to go out there and win matches,”

Sullivan said. “I expected this, and I expect more in the future. Really, our No. 1 priority is to take care of our bodies and take care of business in the classroom and be able to come out here and compete.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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Pitching duo nab AAC awards The Daily Cougar news services After his 7.0 shutout innings and one-hit bid that helped UH secure a weekend sweep of Nicholls State, sophomore Jared West was honored as the American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week for the first time in his career, while junior Aaron Garza was named to the league’s weekly Honor Roll. West tossed a career-high 7.0-shutout innings as the Cougars’ Sunday starter, allowing just one hit and no walks. West had a perfect game for 6.2 innings, not allowing a single base runner, until a two-out double ended the no-hit effort. West finished with a careerhigh four strikeouts in the shutout

RIVALRY UH reignites Silver Glove Series against its in-city rival. Who: UH (3-0) vs. Rice (2-1) When: 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday Where: Reckling Park performance in just his third start as a Cougar that leading to his first collegiate victory. He became the first American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week as 2014 marks the inaugural season of the new conference. Garza made a statement in UH’s opener against Nicholls State to earn a spot on the league’s weekly Honor Roll

list. He tossed 7.0 shutout frames, striking out a career-tying six and walking just one Garza to accompany just two hits allowed. The shutout victory marked Garza’s eighth career win. West and Garza were part of the starting pitching rotation that tossed 21 shutout innings during the weekend as sophomore Jake Lemoine went seven innings in his Saturday start as well. sports@thedailycougar.com

Sophomore pitcher Jared West flirted with a no-hitter on his way to tossing seven shutout Sunday against Nicholls State. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar

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composer 34 Biddy’s bed 37 Coastal feature 40 Not tranquil 41 Large European volcano 42 Military training groups 47 Singer Simone 48 Japanese serving girl 52 Pertaining to kidneys 54 Tree with oblong leaves and fruit 55 Heckler’s chorus 56 Ill at ___ (uncomfortable) 57 Vaccine developer Jonas 59 Starch used in pudding 60 It’s often tested with “Hello!” 61 Book sheet 62 Oxlike African antelope 63 Climbing plant 64 Escorted

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TECHNOLOGY

UH nominated for Shorty Award Monica Tso Life & Arts editor

Nominated for diversity, student and faculty support, excellent education and more, UH is competing against hundreds of universities for the Shorty Award for Social Media’s Best Barnes & Noble College campus, and voting ends on Tuesday. The sixth annual Shorty Awards recognizes the use of social media, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram, in educational systems. Created by Barnes & Noble College, the Shorty Award emphasizes the power of social media at universities. The #BNCollege Award is presented to the university that most successfully engages the community through social media. During the fifth annual Shorty Awards, more than 2 million tweet nominations were submitted. In a Shorty Awards interview, the person who runs the UHouston Twitter account said UH prides its new social media interaction with students through Snapchat.

This year, the competition has sparked hundreds of tweets from proud Cougars and alumni, who “bleed red” with pride and spirit. As of Monday evening, UH is tied with Texas Tech for first place with 180 nominations. Illinois State University, Rowan University, Binghamton University and Boston University trail in the top five, in that order.

NOMINATION TWEETS

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#GoCoogs

I nominate @UHouston for a Shorty Award in #bncollege because... We are the pride. #GoCoogs @AlexisHoeyUH

I nominate @UHouston for a Shorty Award in #bncollege because... their student support is amazing. @Koyboyyy

I nominate @UHouston for a Shorty Award in #bncollege because... I BLEED RED. @kathzheng

I nominate @UHouston for a Shorty Award in #bncollege because... I have Cougar Pride!! @Morgandbambi

I nominate @UHouston for a Shorty Award in #bncollege because... it’s the best university around. @KarinaPaigeKing

I nominate @UHouston for a Shorty Award in #bncollege because we’re 1 of 3 Tier One Universities in Texas and the most unsung one. @Dear_Carlos

I nominate @UHouston for a Shorty Award in #bncollege because it’s my alma mater and has become such a great school. @tenorini

I nominate @UHouston for a Shorty Award in #bncollege because HTown is the best place in Texas. @meganvcolvin

VOTE NOW Tweet nominations to @UHouston To cast a vote, visit shortyawards.com/category/6th/ bncollege. Whether it is diversity, school spirit, professors or sports teams, explain why you nominate UH, and submit your vote. Follow @UHouston for updates. Graphics by Andres Garcia

FOOD

Campus café continues to satisfy cravings BoJanay Posey Staff writer

Students are pouring into The Nook Café by the hundreds daily, said the Nook’s manager, kinesiology junior Manny Martinez. Located at the end of the strip stores across from Calhoun Lofts, The Nook Café sees approximately 500 guests a day from 7 a.m. to midnight. Students keep coming back for their specialty drinks, including the White Snake, a French vanilla mocha with dark chocolate and hazelnut, and the Beanst, a mix of coffee and beer. “Why should people come to the Nook? For better coffee,” Martinez said. The juices are also a treat. The Nook’s fruit comes from the farmer’s market, and the juices are made fresh daily. The beer is also local, from either Houston or Texas breweries. Soon, the Nook will introduce a $1-off happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. that features a local brewery. Alongside the drinks, The Nook Café offers an assortment of pastries, such as their red velvet cake, Shasta’s Pride, and Cougar pride is evident in every nook and cranny of the Nook, which was owner and alumnus Derek Shaw’s intention. “It’s a good place to study, hang out with friends,” Martinez said. “(Shaw)

wanted a place on campus where people can hang out. He did go here, and there wasn’t anywhere to hang out on campus, so that’s why he put it here.” The scenery is student-friendly. On the chalkboard walls are scribbles from students parading Cougar pride, comical drawings, notes and even self-promotions for the current student government elections. Though the chalk art changes daily, the student artwork on canvases spotted throughout the café changes every two months. The industrial, collective scenery is something marketing junior Rey Blanco enjoys about the Nook. He said the Nook’s wood walls, which look fresh from a construction site, and mix-and-matched square tables made of door cutouts, plus the laidback environment, make the Nook his favorite campus hangout. “It’s just really convenient for me to come here to just grab a coffee in the morning and then just to meet with my friends, like to work on stuff or just hang out. It’s a nice gathering spot,” Blanco said. Sociology senior Michael Lenmark said he plans to make the Nook a usual hangout. He said the drink selection has something for every mood, and the chalk art gives a unique perspective on students’ thoughts and inspires him

to “just chill.” But the music selection, consisting of artists such as The Killers and Nirvana, is intriguing. “I found I pull out my phone and search Shazam. Even though I’ve only been here twice, I keep using it, and it recognizes the music, and that’s something I have to do here,” Lenmark said. “I just love the atmosphere. I just look around here and I just see a lot of freedom, a lot of emotion and art.” Hotel and restaurant management senior Eugenia Gonzalez said she also relishes the Nook’s ambience and that it brings the UH community together by adding another social setting. She also said she likes the freedom of expression on the walls. “We need more spots on campus that really bring the campus to life on weekends or at night or in between classes, so that, for example, our commuter students can have more places to hang out and be able to bond with other students and have more of a college experience,” Gonzalez said. arts@thedailycougar.com

EVENTS The Nook Café is hosting Ayokunle Falomo’s “Soliloquy on Love: A Night of Music & Poetry,” on Thursday.

After its opening in November, The Nook Café continues to attract students with its drinks and ambiance. | Jenna Frenzel/The Daily Cougar

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LIFE & ARTS

Cultural performances raise money at charity auction

The Vietnamese Student Association held the 5th annual charity date auction, VEX: Vietnamese Extravaganza, to raise money for nonprofit organizations on Friday evening at the New University Center. Check out the article online at thedailycougar.com. Courtesy of Daniel Tran

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