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Impeachment comes to a halt Nora Olabi Assistant news editor

Chief Elections Commissioner Kendrick Alridge resigned from his post before an impeachment charge could be brought back from the Student Government Association Committee of Investigation. Alridge filed his letter of resignation with the Commission and the SGA Attorney General David Ghably,

who suspended him in a prior Senate meeting. “Fighting an impeachment is a waste of time since the election season is over, and I have 21 hours of schoolwork and a future to plan. I’m proud of my work, my Commission and everything we did for SGA. The entire Center for Student Involvement staff has been a great host to the entire election commission,” Alridge

said in his letter of resignation. His notice was filed March 5 and took effect March 7, after the runoff elections concluded. The move to impeach Alridge was formally brought to the Senate after the SGA Committee of Internal Affairs brought up formal charges for directing expletives at REDvolution party members during an election trial last month, when two separate

charges were filed against the party by the Commission. Chair of the SGA Committee of Internal Affairs Guillermo Lopez, who co-authored the articles of impeachment, said the case has been dropped because Alridge chose to resign. “I think that Kendrick did what was best for him and the SGA. Despite what happened, I would like

to commend him on the work he did as elections commissioner,” Lopez said. “Unfortunately, due to things that happened, he could no longer present the office he was holding the way that it was intended to. I wish Mr. Alridge the best and wish him the best in future endeavors.” Alridge felt that a trial would SGA continues on page 2

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Veterans strum away stress with jam sessions Reid Ritter Contributing writer

deals with food trucks, and despite lots of opposition, they were successful, and food trucks have become part of our campus life,” Cook said. “This creativity is the first part of the WCE experience ... being able to identify good ideas and creatively bring them to market. Chris’ work is an excellent example of this.” For Wick and his team, it was all about reaching out to the community at the University’s doorstep. “We were thinking of unique ideas for Wolffest,

Fridays are all about the music for Veterans Services Interim Director David Small. For seven weeks, he has hosted and led an entry level to intermediate guitar training curriculum from 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the Veterans Services office in UC North. Small’s brand of “Guitars For Vets” is similar to a national program that delivered “music therapy” to veterans in about 35 cities. However, UH’s program is purely for the music and does not include any psychological therapy. “It’s not music therapy, but we do recognize that music is therapeutic,” Small said. “We’re doing it from a recreational standpoint, and so far the feedback has been great.” The course is held to increase

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Every year, the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship hosts one of the largest business competitions on campus at UH. Wolffest has become part of the WCE capstone course and is the final step in completing a BBA in Entrepreneurship from the Wolff Center. | File photo/The Daily Cougar

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Wolffest team dreams of helping community Erika Forero Staff writer

A team of nine students will compete from April 8 to 10 in the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship’s annual Wolffest in the hopes that its business plan campaign, the competition’s first entry focused on a social cause, will win against the other seven teams. WCE seniors Christopher Wick, Paula Musa, Jacob Hines and Karey Gallagher and juniors Tri Nguyen, Adrienne Gantt, Mable Wan, Robert Rantz and Chris Holly have come up with Dream It

Houston, a campaign that focuses on giving back to the community, which is the first online-operating campaign submitted to the competition. At Wolffest, the largest business-plan competition on campus hosted by the WCE, competing teams will open makeshift restaurants to raise money and promote their business plan. David Cook, director of mentoring programs for the WCE, said he is amazed every year at the variety and creativity that the students use in creating their businesses. “Last year, our students went out and made

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have been “unnecessary” and “purely symbolic” because the earliest time a trial could have been set was after the elections. Though he said he disagrees with the accusations that he was biased against REDvolution, he apologized to its members at whom

he shouted expletives. “Granted, my behavior was unacceptable. I said a few explicit things; I had a human moment,” Alridge said. “I’m sorry if I had a personal opinion and it came out in the heat of the moment when people in the same room as me, trashing me all over social media, and I could literally see it.” Associate Elections Commissioner

Shreeya Upadhyay filled the role left by Alridge, becoming the chief elections commissioner. “I think it was wise of him to avoid the entire impeachment trial. He did a great job as chief elections commissioner, and I was honored to have worked with him,” Upadhyay said. “Without him, the Commission couldn’t have done what it was done.” The Commission reached out to

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student organizations and faculty across campus, promoted the elections, held seminars for prospective candidates, more than doubled the campaign period and ran voting stations with a budget of around $5,000. Almost 1,000 more students voted in this year’s general elections than in last year’s, with some colleges more than doubling their turnout. Only $1 remained by the end of the election

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and we thought it would be a cool idea to do a crowd-funding campaign and trying to seek out local communities,” said Wick, CEO of Dream It Houston. “We thought it would be great to work with nonprofit centers around here, so we found Generation One.” By teaming up with Generation One Academy, a local academic program in the Third Ward, the students will work with the academy’s children to expose them to UH. The goal is to raise $20,000 in 30 days, which will fund a Summer 2014 WCE Entrepreneurship Camp for the Generation One kids, a grant for Generation One Academy to send one of its students to UH. The remaining funds will be used to give back to the WCE for its various programs and activities. “The statistics are that only 7 percent of Third Ward residents will ever graduate from college,” Wick said. “This is why we are so passionate about partnering with them and help their kids.” Wick said nine fifth- and sixthgraders from the academy have been nominated to attend the summer camp set for July 11. The children will spend the day with Wick and his team and listen to the words of motivational speaker John Demartini. “Demartini travels the world 360 days a year to spread his message about overcoming obstacles,” Wick said. “I know the kids are going to be really excited.” For this to happen, the team must raise as much money as they can in a month. Donations range from as little as $5 to as much as $10,000 on its website, where people can easily choose the amount they want to pay. Team Chief Marketing Officer Karey Gallagher said that because of the team’s decision to use an online platform, its campaign has begun to create some buzz. “We just went live with the website a few days ago, and we are starting to get a lot of recognition,” Gallagher said. “For instance, we did an interview with 104 KRBE, and now we have been asked a lot of questions, and a lot of people have been backing us.

camaraderie among UH’s vast student-veteran population. Small wants to bring as many veterans as he can together with the goal of learning guitar and increasing their awareness of the soothing and entertaining nature of music. It is about leaving anything that they experienced in the military or in the prior week behind when they pick up the guitar and start strumming. Although the course has existed for only two month Small is impressed by their dedication. “We have since purchased four guitars for the course,” Small said. “Some veterans bring their own guitars, and some have purchased one since the lessons started. So there is a swell of interest and a lot of fun.” Music has a relaxing effect, he said, and the better you get at it and the more real songs you begin to play, the more it gives you a sense of accomplishment. “It’s a lot of fun,” said nutrition junior Natalie Avina. “Since I’ve been

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The annual Wolffest will take place from April 8 to 10 at Butler Plaza in front of the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library. | File photo/The Daily Cougar Most people are donating the small amounts, and we are going after the businesses for the bigger amounts, so we hope to be very successful.” Wick said the team is working hard to get UH students involved. To do this, it has included a special section through which UH students can donate, and it has been looking for a good incentive to motivate them. “It’s a $10 donation, because college students certainly don’t have a lot of cash to throw around,” Wick said. “But we spoke to various professors about offering extra credit, so there are a couple of classes going on where students can donate for extra credit. We want to get all the UH students involved on kind of a smaller level, because if we had 300 students that donated 10 bucks each, that’s a pretty significant contribution.” If the team wins Wolffest, Wick said that many UH professors are interested in making Dream It Houston annual. “But there is only one way to do that, and that is being successful,” Wick said. “So it’s so important that we really blow this one out of the water. If we can do an annual project to go out and work with a charity and create a camp or project or a day for other people to get involved with UH and the Wolff Center.” Wick said Wolffest is more than just a venue for competition; it is a chance

for students to give back to the school. He said his mission with the competition is not only to help his team win, but also to provide funds back to the WCE so it can continue doing the things that make their academic experience different. “I was on the radio last week with Entrepreneurship Podcast Network, and I told them that the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship has transformed my college experience. It has changed my career path entirely, and my mission is to give back to the program at least three times what they gave to me,” Wick said. “Without funds, we can’t travel and compete in competitions. Next week, we have a team going to the Bahamas to complete an international competition. These things could not be possible if we didn’t have Wolffest, so it’s something that we are all incredibly passionate about.” Cook said that what Wick and his team are in alignment with the C.T. Bauer College of Business’s mission. “What Chris is doing exemplifies this higher purpose of creating extraordinary value to kids in the Third Ward, exemplifying the values of WCE and simulating the learning that has been shared with him. We expect each class to build on the successes of the prior students.” news@thedailycougar.com

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coming, I can see a bond has grown between the veterans that have been coming. It’s great, because there’s no Army or Marine stuff; it’s just about the music, something that you can take with you forever.” History freshman Sterling Dodd said he attends every week in appreciation of how well the course is taught. “Dr. Small is an amazing teacher,” Dodd said. “He’s going to teach you songs to be a rock star. He doesn’t pitter-patter around, and I look forward to coming every week because of that.” The program is in its seventh week, and as the course progresses, Small has hopes of expansion and progression from his students. It allows them to lay everything to the side, pick up a guitar and just jam. “It gets veterans’ minds off the pressures of academics and the anxieties they might have brought with them after combat,” Small said. “So we’re looking to relieve some of that pressure and stress, and so far, the feedback has been consistent with that.” news@thedailycougar.com

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SAT change offers ease for college readiness

he College Board introduced changes to the SAT on March 5 that will affect incoming freshmen in 2016. The SAT is adjusting its standards in order to compete with the growing popularity of the ACT. Because most universities, including UH, accept either the SAT or ACT, many Amber current students Hewitt opted to take the ACT because of its ease. According to the New York Times, a few of the SAT changes include removing obscure vocabulary words, making the essay optional and returning to the 1,600-point scale for grading. Additionally, The College Board will remove the wrong answer penalty in alignment with the ACT. Previously, there was a 1/4-point deduction for incorrect answers on the SAT. These revisions will not be beneficial in preparing incoming freshmen for college, and it seems The College Board is trying to oversimplify the exam in an effort to appease students and improve overall scores. Biology junior Jasmine Martinez said she believes students will be less prepared for college if the SAT is simplified. “If they make (the SAT) easier... Students won’t be encouraged to study.” Martinez said. The College Board President David Coleman said the test should provide “worthy challenges, not artificial obstacles” for students, according to the Washington Post. Coleman appears to have been out of school for too long, because I think the SAT’s current level of difficulty accurately reflects the vigorous education environment in college, especially at UH. A college entrance exam should mirror some of the information taught in high schools as well as prepare for what is to come. If the high school education system is doing its job well, a student will be able to perform well on the

SAT and therefore excel when he or she begins college. Incoming freshmen at UH in 2016 will be unprepared for the high stress and standards of a college class by taking a simplified exam. According to the New York Times, Coleman said that tests are “mysterious and ‘filled with unproductive anxiety.’” Test anxiety in the college atmosphere will not become obsolete because of test changes. At UH, classes generally have only two to three tests per semester and a final. They cover vast amounts of complicated information, and it will not be helpful for students to take an easy test to be accepted into college — it only sets them up for failure. It is important for prospective UH students to learn how to study and perform well in high-stress environments. Writing papers is a crucial portion of many courses at UH. By making the essay optional, it does students a disservice when they reach a class that requires several papers. Psychology freshman Noah Douglas said he believes the essay is an important part of the exam and making it optional will make grading inconsistent. “You have to know how to write papers in college,” Douglas said. “Everyone needs to write an essay because everyone needs to be on the same playing field.” With the changes to the SAT, 800 points will come from the math section and 800 points will come from the reading section. The current

You have to know how to write papers in college... Everyone needs to write an essay because everyone needs to be on the same playing field.” Noah Douglas, regarding College Board’s decision to drop the essay portion from the SAT.

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The College Board’s attempt to oversimplify and imitate the ACT is also evident in the removal of the wrong-answer penalty. While this may encourage students to answer more questions, it will become a way for them to increase their scores by guessing, which is not reflective of intelligence. Students should be encouraged to study to prepare for an exam. Instead of creating an easier test, it would be more beneficial to provide cost-free online test preparation materials. Liberal studies sophomore Sydney Westbrook said practice questions were beneficial when studying for the SAT. “If you do a practice test, you are well-prepared and you know what to expect from the exam,” Westbrook said. Standardized testing can be a barrier for many students, but studying allows greater chances for success. Providing more readily available test practice rather than simplifying the exam will be more useful in the long run. Prospective college students can do well on the SAT by learning

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how to use practice materials and study, which is a skill that carries into college. UH is lucky to have faculty and staff who are knowledgeable as well as challenging. I fear that the revisions to the SAT will not prepare incoming students for the rigorous classroom environment in college. The SAT seems not to be realigning with school curriculums and is instead creating an exam that takes the easy way out. As a student who has taken both the SAT and ACT, the challenge of college entrance exams was preparation for college classes. While not everyone is going to use obscure vocabulary words like “sagacious” or “apocryphal” in everyday conversation, it does not mean that learning to study those words is not beneficial to overall success. Incoming UH freshmen should be granted the opportunity to effectively prepare for the college education environment. Opinion columnist Amber Hewitt is a print journalism sophomore and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com

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Consistency needed for return to glory Jordan Lewis Senior staff writer

For the past 30 seasons, UH basketball supporters have been itching for the Cougars to return to national prominence. Though they have gotten closer to their NCAA goals each of the past three seasons, the fans are starting to get restless. It has been 30 years since UH defeated Virginia in the 1984 Final Four — the Cougars’ last NCAA tournament victory. The Cougars hope to return to being the program that was a perennial title contender, but former coach Guy V. Lewis, who was honored with the Hall of Fame this season, isn’t walking through the door again. Neither are the legendary players that Lewis coached. It seems as if all the pieces are in place for the Cougars next season, but the same was said before this season. After some success this season, excuses should no longer be valid. They have the experience and will be led by veterans. However, the expectations have changed since Lewis patrolled the sidelines. After defeating Memphis, UH had a goal of reaching an even record in conference play. “We’ve been talking about that

UH defeated three nationally ranked teams for the first time in nearly 30 years, including a victory against No. 25 SMU in the second round of the American Athletic Conference tournament. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar since we went on our drought,” said junior forward TaShawn Thomas. “The coaches just said that we’ve got to win out and keep hope alive.” After upsetting SMU in the second round of the conference tournament, UH lost to heavily favored Louisville in the semifinals, where the Cardinals’ Russ Smith’s career night left the Cougars without a win or trip to the Big Dance. In terms of national recognition,

this season was a success. UH (17-16, 8-10) defeated three ranked teams in Connecticut, Memphis and SMU, but struggled against talented teams on the road. “The guys know that we have been inconsistent, and they know what we have been harping on,” said head coach James Dickey. Among the leaders is Thomas, who set milestones this season while averaging 15.4 ppg, 8.1 rpg

and 2.7 bpg, shooting 59 percent from the field. The team’s offense was sparked by the sophomores who gained much needed experience. Guard Danuel House contributed 13.6 ppg and guard Jherrod Stiggers averaged 11.2 ppg and made a team high of 80 three pointers. L.J. Rose also stepped up for the Cougars at point guard down the stretch of the season, leading the AAC in assists

per game with 5.5, while averaging 8.9 ppg. Freshman Danrad “Chicken” Knowles was a solid contribution and has a bright future at UH coming in averaging 7.1 points per game, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. This team doesn’t have many offensive woes because of their willingness to make the extra pass and ability to turn a good shot into a better shot. The Cougars ranked 52nd in the nation in assist per game, with 14.7 and believed in quick ball movement on offense. The offensive was more efficiently when they played inside out. Getting points in the paint at times was a strong suit for UH but should be more emphasized for next season. Thomas didn’t get the touches he needed down low in some games to produce for the Cougars, but sometimes he played too passive. The Cougars’ main flaws are allowing points off second chance points and turnovers committing 13 per game. They also need to improve capping off good defensive possessions with the rebound. They outrebounded SMU and Louisville in the tournament. sports@thedailycougar.com

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UH wins its third straight tournament The Daily Cougar news services UH came on late, erasing a 10-stroke deficit to sweep the team and individual titles at the Border Olympics in Laredo. The Cougars improved their team score and finished the final round with a combined 8-under-par 280 for a 54-hole total of 6-under-par 858 on the 7,315-yard, par-72 course at Laredo Country Club. “It was just great play from everyone all the way around,” said Director of Golf Jonathan Dismuke. “Our guys are getting more and more comfortable with the lead and expect to be in that position.” Junior Roman Robledo recorded his third straight sub-par round with a final-round 70 and won his third straight title with a score of 7-underpar 209 to finish two strokes ahead of Baylor’s Jerry Ruiz. sports@thedailycougar.com

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UH School of Art Director is excited about an upcoming opportunity for students to receive mentoring and begin a successful art career through the Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program. Only five museums nationwide have been selected to participate in the program. The Museum of Fine Arts-Houston was chosen along with the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, according to the MFAH. Fifteen students from the Houston area, possibly a majority being UH students, will be chosen to participate in the summer academy by the end of April. The deadline to apply is April 7. Through this academy program, students will spend time working at the museum, participating in behind-the-scenes museum tours and workshops with professionals at the MFAH, and they will also be involved in networking events, according to the MFAH. The Mellon Program wants to encourage underrepresented groups to enter into the curatorial field, UH School of Art Director Rex Koontz said. “(This is) exploding right now. There’s no other program like it out there that we know of,” Koontz said. “It is a huge thing for UH to have a program centered here in Houston where they are really trying to cultivate talent, especially with our diversity.” At the end of the intensive summer program, two of the 15 students will be chosen for a $10,000 stipend per summer for four years and real working experiences in the museum with a professional mentor. Koontz stated that “you don’t have to be art students yet.” UH is looking for intelligent students to present to the museum who can decide to double-major or switch majors after being received into the summer program. The Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship Program will be in summer 2014 and 2015, and an overall 20 students will be selected nationwide to receive a stipend and a mentor to enhance their education and curating experience in the museum world.

African-American male students from Kansas toured UH on Monday to learn about the opportunities offered and to experience the diverse life of a Cougar. The Office of Community Relations and Institutional Access welcomed young men of the Wichita Kansas Links Beautillion with an in-depth overview of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, housing options, study-abroad programs and more. The students learned of UH’s Tier One research and teaching facilities. Young Men of the Wichita Kansas Links Beautillion visited UH to Brothers in the Zeta Zeta chapter prelearn about what the second most diverse research University in sented a preview of Greek life as a memthe country has to offer. | Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar ber of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

The students were also exposed to the widespread spirit and support of the University’s staff, faculty, alumni and others in sports. “The UH family can relate to the euphoria and anticipation (the students) must feel, since we have a great basketball legacy, having been in the Final Four on several occasions,” said Elwyn C. Lee, vice president for community relations and institutional access in the program. “We are absolutely delighted to host you, for it gives us an opportunity to show you the campus and to share information about the outstanding programs.”

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