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Senior takes UH lessons overseas

Cassie Gianni was named the University's first recipient of a prestigious fellowship, the Rangel International Affairs program RYAN GRAHAM

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Since high school, Cassie Gianni has wanted a career in which she could make an impact in people's. That dream just got a lot closer to reality. Gianni has been chosen to participate in the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs program, which is designed to train students for a career in foreign policy. She is the first UH student earn the fellowship. “I’ve been advising Cassie for a long time,” said economics professor and undergraduate adviser Ruxandra Boul. “I’m very happy that she has this opportunity, as she’s one of the best students I’ve had. She’s received several scholarships, done so much extracurricular work and she’s been thinking like a grad student as an undergrad. I’m happy that she’s going to be able to join the Master’s program.” In addition to monetary assistance, the fellowship provides two summer internships and mentorship from a foreign service officer, which is what Gianni and other fellows will become after graduating. Though she has her heart set on the career, Gianni admitted it won’t always be easy.

“There have been moments of doubt,” Gianni said. “It’s not always an easy job. I’m going to be overseas basically my whole career. There are concerns about me being a woman and being gay in countries that aren’t as accepting of that, and I know that concerns my parents a lot. There will be times where I have to implement or enforce policy that I might not agree with. But I’ve been preparing myself for years now, and I know that I stay in touch with my family and build a life I want to live while working that career I want to follow.” The fellowship program will send Gianni and other students to Washington, D.C. over the summer to intern with various government agencies, followed by a second internship in the summer of 2016 at U.S. foreign embassies. Gianni will also be mentored by a foreign service officer as she finishes her studies and after she begins her own career. “It’s been my privilege to mentor Cassie over these last five years,” said Veronique Tran, dean of Math and Sciences at Lone Star College—University Park, whom Gianni cited as her closest mentor. “She has developed into a remarkable

“I found kind of a sense of belonging and purpose (volunteering). I said 'What's a career that lets me keep doing this?'” Cassie Gianni, economics senior role model for women and the LGBT community. I’m proud of all that she has accomplished and look forward to what she accomplishes for our country in the future.” Gianni said she found her calling during her senior year of high school, through a combination of community service and discovering new material in school. “I wasn’t sure of my career path at the time,” said Gianni. “But there was a big push for the whole ‘global classroom’ thing at my school, which included encouraging us to do community service. I went to school near the medical center, where there are lots of international

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CALENDAR TODAY Catalyst Leadership  Luncheon

Former NASA astronaut and first African American to walk in space, Bernard Anthony Harris Jr., will speak at this luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. in the Student Center South, Rm. 214. Topics will include self-empowerment, leadership, determination and more.

Crawfish Boil  Join UH's Campus Wellness and Recreation Center as they host their 6th annual crawfish boil from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Serving will begin at 4 p.m., and admission is free with your Cougar Card.

Hozier 

Come see Irish-born singer and musician Hozier take the stage at 8 p.m. at the Bayou Music Center. Tickets are currently priced at $39.50.

Marilyn Minter: Pretty/  Dirty Artist Marilyn Minter has produced lush paintings, photographs and videos that vividly manifest our culture’s complex and contradictory emotions around the female body and beauty.

Join as she displays "Pretty/Dirty," featuring over 25 paintings made between 1976 and 2013, all day at the Contemporary Art Museum from now until Aug. 2.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 "Dirt" Screening  In honor of Earth Week, The Gulf Coast Food Project and Office of Sustainability will screen "Dirt," an ecologically centered documentary, followed by a discussion panel. There will be a reception at 5:30, and the screening will be at 6 p.m. in Cemo Hall Auditorium and Lobby.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Table Tennis: Singles 

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'FREE AUSTIN TICE' PANEL MONDAY, APRIL 27

In 2012, American journalist and former UH student Austin Tice was kidnapped while reporting in Syria. He was 31 years old. Join the Center for Student Media at 4 p.m. in the Honors College for a moderated discussion with Austin’s parents, the U.S. Director of Reporters Without Borders, and Honors College Faculty. at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Currently, tickets range from $29.50 to $199.50.

School of Art Student Exhibition Opening Reception

UH's Blaffer Art Museum and School of Art will showcase the art of undergraduate seniors and graduate students from 6 to 9 p.m..

The Miser 

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lovers, servants with secrets and a million dollars buried in the backyard to satirize human obsession with money, greed and corruption with lacerating wit and abandon.

“Pump” Screening 

The UH School of Theatre and Dance hosts a made-for-Houston original adaptation of Moliere's seventeeth century creation "The Miser" from 8 to 10 p.m. until the 26th in the UH's Quintero Theatre.

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Energy and Sustainability minor students present their capstone projects and screen a film that will change views about fuel forever from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in Cemo Hall Lobby and Auditorium. After the movie there will be a discussion panel hosted by the former president of Shell Oil, John Hofmeister.

auditioning will be taught necessary skills on the day of the audition. All participants should wear black dance attire and bring any equipment they have. All majors are welcome.

Matt and Kim  American indie dance duo Matt and Kim will perform at 8 p.m. at House of Blues Houston. Tickets are currently priced at $22.

Houston Roller Derby Roller Derby is an intense contact sport, most commonly described as tough girls in roller skates. Come out and see Houston Roller Derby's teams compete at 7 p.m. in Bayou Music Center.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Color Guard Auditions  The Spirit of Houston Color Guard host auditions for 2015-2016 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Winston Band Complex attached to TDECU Stadium. Anyone

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The tipping points November 15, 2014:

UH announced an internal investigation to make sure that $5 million in state monies earmarked for academics was accurately spent. Khator said UH didn’t “want to leave any doubts at all.”

February 12, 2015:

SGA passed a vote of No Confidence against Carlucci and his deputies. During the SGA meeting, Faculty Senate President Wynne Chin presented a resolution in support of Carlucci.

November 20, 2014:

Carlucci presented to SGA and explained how TDECU Stadium cost about $10 million more in student fees than planned. “(The budget is) a moving target, we’ve never run a facility this size,” Carlucci said.

Vice President of Administration and Finance Carl Carlucci's name has been in the headlines more times in this school year than ever. Let's take a look at major events that led to his resignation.

April 15, 2015:

Khator announced Carlucci stepped down as VP of Administration and Finance and will return to teaching. “I made the commitment to increase my teaching over a year ago,” Carlucci said.

February 15, 2015:

The November internal investigation into the use of $5 million in state monies earmarked for academics found no “irregularities or violations of University policy or state laws.” Infographic by Josue Diaz

ASTHMA STUDY Baylor College of Medicine is currently recruiting volunteers for a National Institute of Health (NIH) funded asthma study. The effects of a new drug in patients with mild asthma will be investigated. If you are between 18-60 years of age, with mild asthma and are not currently taking any other asthma medications except rescue medication (albuterol), you may be eligible to participate in this study. You will be compensated for your time and travel. For more information: Contact us at 713-873-8772 or email: asthma@bcm.edu

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Continued from page 2 patients, and I was selected as part of a team to reach out to and connect with these international patients, to give them some companionship when they may have had a hard time getting by."

"I found... a sense of belonging and purpose there. I said, ‘What’s a career that lets me keep doing this?’ and after some time taking my government and economics classes, I thought, ‘This is awesome. I want to use this to make an impact.’" news@thedailycougar.com

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Tidal falls short in attempt to wipe out competition

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idal, a new music-streaming service, is attempting to change the music industry and give power back to the musicians. With a firm belief that music has been devalued, Tidal has the support of high-profile artists such as Jay Z, Beyoncé, Calvin Harris, Madonna and Nicki Minaj. However, by GEMRICK limiting the CURTOM service to feaOPINION WRITER ture exclusively high-earning artists, the service has already done itself a disservice. On the surface, it sounds like already-rich artists are trying to get richer. According to The Guardian, these big-name artists have equity in the company, making it "the first artist-owned global music and entertainment platform" in the world. The reason these artists are in support of Tidal is because they believe this model will restore the value of music by forcing consumers to pay for music instead of listening for free via advertisement-supported subscription models like Spotify or Pandora. Musicians taking the value of music into their own hands isn't news. Taylor Swift decided to pull all of her music catalog from Spotify back in November and said that consumers can still listen to her music if they purchase it through iTunes. She tried Spotify, but she said she didn't believe it matched the inherent value placed on her art. "I liked '1989', and I was going to buy the album regardless of (whether) it was on Spotify," said communication disorders junior Hannah Patterson. "Taylor Swift is one of my favorite artists, so it wasn't a hard decision to support

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her." The argument against free streaming is that some artists believe streaming hurts album sales. According to Vox, sales were down 14 percent in 2014. Artists receive a significantly lesser sum from Spotify's pay cut than they would from album sales. Every time a song is played, payment goes through a complicated route of many middlemen before reaching the artist. The streaming model isn't horrible for artists, but the current model isn't perfect. On the other hand, free streaming allows potential fans to discover new artists and their music that consumers otherwise would not have listened to. "I find new music through my friends' Spotify playlists and whatever they happen to be listening to when we hang out," said hotel and restaurant management freshman Marc Greeley. "I'll go through music from an artist and buy what I like." "It seems like music fans end up losing also because now we won't be able to listen to new music from these artists if we aren't paying for Tidal," Greeley said. According to Billboard, Tidal has been met with criticism from

other artists. Ben Gibbard from alternative rock group Death Cab for Cutie said that Tidal was an opportunity for Jay Z "to stand up for 10 underground or independent artists struggling to make a living in today's music industry." Instead, Gibbard said the public sees "a bunch of millionaires and billionaires complain about not being paid." Tidal, which charges a higher price of $19.99 per month, is relying on exclusive content from high-profile artists to succeed. The service is a paid-only model, deterring consumers who don't want to pay for a new service when there are rival services such as Spotify, iTunes, Rdio and Pandora currently deep-rooted in the music industry's ecosystem. "I'm not a huge fan of paid-subscription streaming services," Patterson said. "I think buying something, whether it's tangible like a CD or through iTunes, feels better because it gives the buyer a sense of ownership." Even if Tidal doesn't succeed on a level that allows it to sustain longevity, the topic of fair loyalty payouts from streaming services will be discussed among the music industry. Tidal can leverage to con-

sumers its exclusivity to a handful of top artists, but even that is not enough to draw a large user base. The new service differentiates itself from others by providing high quality audio and video content. However, Tidal does not have enough powerful backing to persuade consumers to flock to its service. Artist exclusivity to comes with a price. The fewer people who listen to a single, the lower the single will chart on Billboard's Hot 100 among other charts incorporating streaming data. Nielsen Music, the provider of sale and streaming data for Billboard, is not currently tracking Tidal's streaming activity. Exclusivity to a single-streaming service that does not have a large consumer base also alienates current and potential fans of an artist's music. In a market that requires more undivided attention from consumers, the last thing an artist should do is prevent fans from reaching their music. Opinion columnist Gemrick Curtom is a public relations senior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com.

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After four years of competitive high school athletics, my volleyball shoes and knee pads gathered dust in the darkness of my closet, memories of a high school volleyball has-been. I had no plans to dust them off anytime soon. But when I saw the UH Women’s Club Volleyball page while browsing through a list of on-campus clubs online, the love of a familiar sport had me looking for tryout dates and reaching back into that closet. University club athletics fall between the fun, easy-going spirit of intramural sports and the duty-driven nature of collegiate sports. They give serious players the opportunity to elevate their skills while maintaining a flexible schedule — though studying wasn't a possibility during some weekends in club season. The $85 fee required seemed insignificant. I had a chance to play a sport I hadn't touched since high school. However, tournaments require payment for hotels and gas, and while it's not overpriced, paying $35 to $45 on several weekends does take a toll. Everyone received a red and black uniform, with HOUSTON boldly printed on the front — I was part of a team again, and I couldn't wait for the chance to represent my school on the court. Though we only practiced twice a week, the drills and vigorous conditioning had me breaking a sweat each time, challenging me to hit that peak again. Those who missed practice had to complete a separate workout or jogging session. The club could benefit from having a coach who isn't a player, something unique to UH's club volleyball team. It's easier to be

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With a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 2.53, Andrew Lantrip heads the Cougar pitching staff with 54 strikeouts through 67 innings. | Sarah Hoffman/The Cougar

The world of college baseball can have the habit of playing out like an overly violent western film. Through the season, it can seem like the violence and drama has no end. The long season of baseball, like a gun fight with six shooters, can put pressure on the town enforcer to return things to civility. In the middle of it all, the idea of Andrew Lantrip as an overwhelmed deputy sheriff in a lawless frontier town isn't a hard image to put together. The one good man trope — in this case, one who has to step up and ward off the never ending gangs of bandits that threaten his peaceful town of Friday Night — is an easy fit. So far in the season, he's 6-2 in his role as the ersatz ace of the staff, assuming the role

after injuries and inconsistencies left the pitching at rough ends. The lanky right-handed sophomore stepped into the role of law and order. “It feels all right,” said Lantrip. “It’s fine. Same stuff, different day. I just go out there and compete on a Friday night now.” His leadership, which his teammate’s credit to his skill as well as his maturity, has not gone unnoticed in the dugout. “I think it shows a big sense of maturity,” said junior second baseman Josh Vidales. “Last year, he started on Tuesdays and really didn’t get that many innings. His mentality has really been ‘I’m the next man up.' You have to be ready for anything, and I think he showed that he was prepared. He’s gone from Tuesdays to Mr. Friday Night.” As a 6-0 freshman last year

who had a shifting schedule of spot starts, he’s now at the front end of the rotation, with 54 strikeouts in 67 innings. The structure of his new duties seem to be pay off. “You have more of a routine. Everything is set in stone. Your weekly routine is all about Friday,” said Lantrip. “(The routines) work together because you know you’re gonna start on Friday.” Head coach Todd Whitting expressed no surprise at the sophomore’s progression. "We signed him with the intention of him being a weekend guy at some point,” Whitting said. “He hasn't really surprised me by what he's done; that's what we expected him to do, and I expect him to hold that role down as long as long as he's here." sports@thedailycougar.com

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Taking over the quarterback position from the struggling John O'Korn, junior Greg Ward Jr. brought a dynamic style of play to the Cougars' offense. | Caitlin Hilton/The Cougar

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Greg Ward Jr. doesn't just have a killer name for a NASCAR driver — he moves like one on the football field, too. After Ward's saved the day during last season's historic comeback at the Armed Forces Bowl, Houston head coach Tom Herman learned what type of player GREG WARD JR. he had. JUNIOR “He’s a QUARTERBACK dynamic dude back there,” Herman said after the spring game. “I’ve coached a few dynamic guys, and I know the defense gets pretty frustrated at times,” The Cougars trailed 34-13, before scoring 29 in the fourth quarter to earn the win. However, Herman is still hesitant to give him the keys to his offense. Ward is competing with senior transfer Adam Schultz to lead the Cougars next season. Though Herman said he has no doubts about Ward's talent, he said he wanted to see the junior quarterback develop in the film room. “Greg’s issue is that he’s got to study more and learn to be a quarterback. You can’t just be an

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Junior Greg Ward Jr. and senior Adam Schultz compete to become the next quarterback of the Cougars' offense. THE SCHULTZ FILE

Schultz has limited experience, but head coach Tom Herman made it clear he still has a chance. “There is no number one. There is definitely a battle,” Herman said. 2014: He played in one game, against Washington State going 2-2 for 52 yards.

athlete taking snaps, running and throwing. You have to be a quarterback — you have to study, lead and know the offense and the defense inside and out. You have to be Tom Brady,” Herman said. Herman compared Ward to highly touted Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller of Ohio State, a guy that has “grown up his entire life showing up a few minutes before the game starts, laces the cleats up, goes out on the field and (becomes) the best guy out there.” Ward now has a new, more complicated offense to learn. “It’s a big difference,” Ward said. “Last year I didn’t have to flip the protection. This year, I have to know what everybody is doing — the linemen, the receivers. There’s a lot of different reads on different plays. It’s just a lot.” Ward has a full offseason to master his craft, and Herman knows it’s going to be a process.

“The preparation for those kind of guys is a bit foreign because they’ve never had to do that. We’re slowly but surely showing him how to prepare like a division one quarter back,” Herman said. Ward shifted the tides of Houston's 2014 season. Making his first start against conference contender Memphis, UH found itself down 14 points on the road. Ward kicked off a comeback showcasing his ground game in a 65-yard touchdown run. Ward led the Cougars to a 5-3 record, while completing 67.3 percent of his passes and throwing for 2010. If Ward continues to work to be the guy who knows when to cut, when to change his pace, when to slide, and learns Herman's offense, his future could be bright in the Third Ward. sports@thedailycougar.com

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Leading the team with 10 home runs and nine wins, junior pitcher Julana Shrum has set the Cougars up with a consistent force on both sides of the ball that has led to consistent success this season. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar

Leading a Division I team in both pitching and hitting is difficult for the best players, but that’s exactly what junior pitcher Julana Shrum has done for the Cougars this season. Shrum’s ability to hit the long ball while also pitching well for the Cougars has been a major factor their success. “I still try to focus on the same things,” she said. “I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself, I just think one game at a time. If you focus on the little things, good things will happen.” Born in Muskogee, Okla., Shrum was a multisport athlete, lettering in both softball and basketball and being named to the all-state team in softball and all-conference team in basketball her senior year. In 2013, her freshman year, Shrum provided depth for the Cougars, appearing in 10 games as a pitcher and finishing with a 3-2 record including two shutout innings in the Austin Regional against South Carolina. She hinted towards the power she would bring to the lineup, getting her first homerun as a Cougar in a pinch-hit appearance against Illinois. Shrum built upon that strong foundation through her sophomore season, appearing in

33 games for the Cougars. She started in 20 and picked up 10 wins in 134.2 innings, with her best performance coming against No. 12 Baylor when she threw seven no-hit innings before taking the 3-0 loss in extras after giving up only three hits. “I think her improvement is all due to her, that kid is such a competitor and works hard and really wants to be the best every day,” head coach Kyla Holas said. “She’s going to fight and work hard for you, and no one wants to win as much as her, and that’s easy to play behind. Coming into this season, Shrum knew through 44 games she is leading the Cougars in all major pitching categories while also topping the Cougar offense with 10 homeruns and a .734 slugging percentage. “This year has been tough, and we asked a lot of her on the mound,” Holas said. “We asked her to be our number 1” From the mound, Shrum has been a solid threat with an 9-9 record and a 3.26 ERA, with 55 strikeouts in 109.2 innings through 26 appearances and 15 starts, all team-highs. “She’s such a great complement, and she’s got such nasty stuff when she’s able really to settle in a little bit," Holas said. "That’s why I think she’s turned on a bit in the end again.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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