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Blue Bell returns to most, but not to UH

The positive change that was promised

The Texas favorite was shipped back to stores Monday and looks to find its way back into the hearts of consumers, but Shasta's won't be as fortunate as the rest. | PG. 4

As his presidency nears an end, President Obama has effectively lowered student loan tax rates, legalized gay marriage and dramatically changed American health care. | PG. 7

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RESEARCH

Mission to combat pancreatic cancer UMME HANI ABBAS

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Pancreatic cancer is the leading cause of cancer death today because of its uncanny ability to spread rapidly and to remain undetected in earlier stages. College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics professor Robert A. Welch, in collaboration with UH Center for Nuclear Receptors and Cell Signaling assistant professor Chin-Yo Lin and CNRCS director Dr. Jan-Ake Gustaffson, shed a ray of hope as they try to develop new drugs to target fatal pancreatic cancer cells. “In our lab, we study a family of molecules called nuclear receptors,” Lin said. “The reason we are excited about these molecules is the fact that they can be targeted and regulated by small molecules or drug compounds and that allows for us to not only study these molecules, but also target them in the treatment of diseases.” Pancreatic cancer starts off in tissues of the pancreas, an organ responsible for producing digestive enzymes and hormones that

regulate the metabolism of sugars, and quickly makes it way to other parts of the body. By the time symptoms appear in a patient, the cancer has advanced to an untreatable stage where surgical removal is nearly impossible. Lin and his research team have been specifically studying a nuclear receptor called the liver X receptor, or LXR and its functions in cancer. The study focuses on pancreatic cancer, which Lin said kills 95 percent of the patients within five years time. After studying the effects of targeting LXRs in pancreatic cancer cells, his team discovered that binding molecules called ligands attached to the receptors and successfully slowed down the growth of tumors and tumor cells. “We now have a promising target and some very exciting results to build up upon,” Lin said. “Perhaps sometime in the future we will be able to target LXR and hopefully, either prolong the lives of pancreatic cancer patients or even at some point, cure them of

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Lin is looking to find new ways to kill pancreatic cancer cells in the near future, focusing on nuclear receptors. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar the disease.” Their research was initially funded by a local cancer research foundation called Golfers Against Cancer, a group of individuals from the Kingwood Country Club. The team is seeking a pilot-

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HEALTH

UH engineer works to create pediatric skeleton for children VICTORIA ESTES STAFF WRITER

Children who have spinal cord injuries or a mobility disorder may need assistance from prosthetics, wheelchairs, canes and crutches. Due to mobility impairment, children with these disabilities are limited to what their artificial limbs allow them to do. UH electrical and computer engineering professor Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal has recently received funding to create a pediatric skeleton that increases mobility designed to help children. “We’re working to develop a pediatric exoskeleton that is designed specifically for children and that will provide the mobility to support their development, curiosity and learning by playing,” Contreras-Vidal said. Chi A. Eziakonwa, a UH registered nurse and Attendant Care Services Manager, works with students with physical disabilities, including spinal cord injuries, and is familiar with the daily struggle children face when confined to a wheelchair or other assisted mobility device. Contreras-Vidal has received funding to develpo a pediatric skeleton to incraease mobility for children. | Carlos Landa/UH Engineering Communications “Their life before (their disability) and now is night and day,” said Eziakonwa. Spinal cord injuries occur from face will conform to the surface of function and feeling in patients vehicular accidents, motorcycle the skull and move according to with spinal cord injuries, brain accidents, sports injuries and even electrical brain activity. injuries and strokes, has recently falling. These injuries can affect a This means Vidal’s research will funded Contreras-Vidal’s work to person's life drastically. allow children to have increased create a pediatric exoskeleton. “We would mobility without The project's grant is worth assist (students) the increased $100,000. The UH Foundation also PRO AUDIO • DJ • KARAOKE • LIGHTING with all activities risks when awarded Contreras-Vidal with a of daily living, it comes to $50,000 award. including getting surgery, which UH has received increased media ready for class, Eziakonwa attention due to Contreras-Vidal’s and having a agrees is necesresearch and recent grants. normal college sary. Jeannie Kever, senior media experience,” Ezia“There are a relations specialist, believes that konwa said. lot of complicaContreras-Vidal’s recent fundings Includes 2 Mics + 500 Karaoke songs Contretions that can have benefited the campus’ reputaAdditional rental units and music packs available. ras-Vidal is happen (with tion as a competitive university in creating a child research. Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal, surgery). The SING FROM VIA SMART DEVICE. sized exoskelespinal cord is so “Media attention to Conelectrical and computer ton that allows treras-Vidal’s work and to the engineering professor fragile. Recovmovements ery varies; each groundbreaking research perspecific to those individual is formed by other faculty members of a child without different,” said of UH is an important way to restrictive mobility. Currently, there Eziakonwa. "There’s a risk of infecincrease our visibility as a nationare no mobility assistive devices for tion, there’s a risk of bleeding and ally competitive and locally children. there’s a risk of paralysis.” relevant research institution,” said “Assistive Powered Technology Contreras-Vidal’s pediatric exoKever. WHEN YO U MENTION has made great advances in the last skeleton will aim to eliminate the Contreras-Vidal and his team are THIS AD five years, however, most devellife-altering risks associated with expecting to complete the protoCode: Coogs2 015 opments have been made for the surgery. type and start testing next year. adult population,” said Contre“A noninvasive interface is “I hope that in five years, the ras-Vidal. essential (and) risk-free,” said system is in production and that in He says his team will work to Contreras-Vidal. “The robot will be 10 years (the pediatric exoskeleton) address this gap. a wearable robot.” is widely used.” 14037 WESTHEIMER RD 281-988-7988 By using a strong but pliable Mission Connect, a research HOUSTON, TX 77077 ShopMegaKaraoke.com news@thedailycougar.com carbon-fiber exoskeleton, the inter- project focused on returning lost

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CAMPUS

Blue Bell is back in business, just not at Shasta's LEEN BASHARAT

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Shasta's employees have been repeatedly asked about Blue Bell's return. | Sonia Zuniga/ The Cougar

ASTHMA STUDY Baylor College of Medicine is currently recruiting volunteers for a National Institute of Health (NIH) funded asthma study.

Consumers in the Houston area will be able to scream for ice cream once again. Blue Bell Creameries’ ice cream is now available at local retail markets on Monday, August 31. However, Shasta’s Cones and More won’t begin selling the Blue Bell pints until September and larger ice cream cans in January. Shasta’s has been serving Blue Bell ice cream since 2005 until April’s recall. Since then, they signed a contract with Ashby’s Starling Ice Cream. However, for some students it does not come close to Blue Bell’s ice cream. “I’m super excited," This ice cream is okay but Blue Bell is definitely way better,” said Joshua Garcia, a sophomore architecture who loves his share of Rocky Road ice cream. “I’m kind of concerned, but I’m willing to take a risk in some way or another. “I’m definitely not too bugged about it. I think I’ll be okay with it.” During its four month closure, Blue Bell Creameries has gone through a serious of decontamination, layoffs, restructuring. The public concern is in mind and will continue to be in mind as the Department of State Health Services makes continual checkups on the facilities. Despite how clean the facilities have become, it is the trust of its consumers Blue Bell will have to focus on. “Well although Blue Bell has always been my favorite ice cream, I wouldn’t (go back),” said Rocio Ventura, a former Blue Bell

ice cream advocate. “I wouldn’t feel safe eating it again knowing what it has done to some people, and since it hasn’t been on the market for a few months, I’ve realized there are other ice creams that are just as good.” Blue Bell's recall leading to the closure of its factories, which nearly caused the company to go into bankruptcy. Now, the company is officially returning to selected areas. In April, its Listeria outbreak killed three individuals. The production of Blue Bell is only being made in one of its facilities in Sylacauga, Alabama, therefore Monday’s distribution is limited. For students like finance graduate Tilesh Patel, divulging in Blue Bell’s Classic Vanilla is something well missed and a risk willing to take. “I’m not too concerned about the Listeria, I’m sure they (Blue Bell) cleaned up their factories. I’m looking forward to having it in my freezer,” Patel said. “Most food manufacturers have something wrong with their processes. “I think Blue Bell just had a bad incident or two. (It was) on the news and I’m sure they addressed it. I’m not concerned about it.” Now that stores have opened their freezer for the return of Blue Bell, many Houstonians like Patel have the chance to indulge in a pint of Blue Bell’s homemade vanilla, dutch chocolate, cookies ‘n cream and the great divide flavors. Additional reporting by Sonia Zuniga news@thedailycougar.com

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 Shasta's Cones and More stopped selling Blue Bell when April's recall was announced. | Sonia Zuniga/ The Cougar

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CITY

Candidate Profile: Ben Hall looks to improve crime, infrastructure LEEN BASHARAT

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Former Houston City Attorney Ben Hall is one of several candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot for the 2015 Houston mayoral election. His campaign “Moving Houston Forward” uses his background as a businessman, a city attorney and a lawyer to sweep Houstonians at the elections this year. “Right now we have a BEN number of HALL challenges MAYORAL CANDIDATE that are preoccupying our energy and focus,” Hall said. “As the next (potential) mayor, we have to address those immediate concerns first in a way that prepares us for a better future for the city of Houston.” One of Hall’s prepositions on flood water management is the Storm Water Management and

Road Tunnel system. SMART is a system Malaysia used to manage the waves, intense storms and immense floodwaters chronically plaguing its inhabitants. “I am troubled that we are the fourth largest city of the United States but still have no flood policy,” Hall said. “SMART exploits the top surface to divert water underground, allowing floodwaters to have additional capacity as opposed of relying on the natural curvature of the bayou or river.” One significant distinction from his competitors is his stance on Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance, which focuses on equality and preventing discrimination whether it is based on the color of your skin, your age, your gender, physical limitations or sexual orientation in Houston. Hall is the only major candidate to oppose the ordinance. “My opposition is not because I want any types of discrimination against anyone," Hall said. "I brought more discrimination lawsuits and sued companies on

behalf of people than any of the other candidates. It is written dangerously; it’s a very bad law.” When Houstonians filed the petition to repeal this ordinance, the Texas Supreme Court declared Houstonians did not gain enough signatures. “It will give protection to heterosexual predators that prey on individuals in private spaces – because of that, because the lawyers drafted (the ordinance) poorly and because the council and city mayor adopted it just for the political expediency, it is a bad ordinance,” Hall said. “We can go back to the table and draft it better and make it safer for the citizens.” With the election just around the corner, Hall is putting in his final efforts in the campaign race, spreading the good word of his parents who made him into the person he is today and his campaign’s goal. “I’d rather be pulled by the future than pushed by the past."

Ben Hall's three key issues FISCAL INSTABILITIES "It's a management problem as opposed to a revenue problem," said Hall, who said it stemmed back to Mayor Annise Parker’s terms.

INFRASTRUCTURE

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Gentrification: a positive good for communities EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR IN CHIEF

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Houston has multiple examples of gentrification in neighborhoods like The Third Ward. | Savannah Canales/The Cougar

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he Third Ward is understandably a common subject of discussion on campus. Rumors and suspicion

plague its name, leading to a frenzy of mockery and stereotypical jokes it has had to endure since its severe economic decline in the early 1990s. To Houstonians, the Third

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Ward has become synonymous with crime, leading some to believe that the metaphorical Bogeyman of urban planning and development is to blame: gentrification. Gentrification refers to the displacement of low income families after an increase in rent or property value caused by the arrival AUSTIN TURMAN of wealthy OPINION people to an COLUMNIST area which, in turn, changes the culture or character of that area. This process is often thought to cause an exodus of low income and minority families, replacing them with the more economically favorable. In the cities of Chicago and New York, this process has taken a toll on impoverished citizens leading to a higher than average rate of homelessness and extreme poverty. But what about The Third Ward? Gentrification isn’t to blame for the current position of the area. According to The Economist, the problem for cities like The Third Ward isn’t gentrification, but the concentration of poverty. Regarding the claims of displacement, economist Terra McKinnish along with

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR colleagues at the University of Colorado found, “…gentrification created neighborhoods that were attractive to minority households, particularly households with children or elderly homeowners. They found no evidence of displacement or harm.” In fact, gentrification can produce desirable effects upon a community such as a reduced crime rate, investment in the infrastructure of an area and increased economic activity in neighborhoods which gentrify. “We want to find people who will make this community better by becoming part of its fabric, not by changing its fabric," said State Representative Garnet F. Coleman, who represents the Third Ward area. While retaining the culture of the Third Ward is important, perhaps the 15th most dangerous neighborhood in the country needs the change that gentrification provides. The retention of the culture doesn’t improve an area because poverty is not a culture. It’s time to stop protecting poverty and move toward the brighter future that The Third Ward could obtain. It’s time to embrace the Bogeyman for what it is: a force for positive change. Opinion columnist Austin Turman is a political science junior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.

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President Obama's positive impact on America FAITH ALFORD OPINION COLUMNIST

hen President Barack Obama began campaigning in 2006, many thought his presidency would never come to fruition. Some even called his presidential terms a miracle. The hate for FAITH Obama is real. ALFORD Since the OPINION beginning of COLUNIST Obama’s first term, he has continually created ground-breaking moments. Many slight Obama on his continuous success by refusing to acknowledge his landmarks, but the groundbreaking change in laws and the relief many middle-class Americans feel are proof that he has done great things. “This is what a successful presidency looks like," said Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman in Rolling

Stone. "No president gets to do everything his supporters expected him to." During Obama's presidency, student loan tax rates fell, gay marriage was legalized, health care laws were dramatically changed, and he continues to deliver some of the most powerful speeches anyone has ever heard. “I think president Obama is incredible," kinesiology sophomore Michael Upkong said. "I think sometimes people don’t respect him, because of their personal views.... I feel like he broke down this stereotype of 'Presidents have to be this and they have to talk and walk like that' and all those other things people think a president should do," said Michael Upkong kinesiology sophomore. Obama’s legacy goes beyond political decisions. He is relatable because he connects with most of today’s youth. He was the struggling college student. He was the kid that was raised by his grandparents and grew up without a father. He was the small-town kid with

Obama's presidency represents the evolution of America. | Savannah Canales/The Cougar

big dreams and was the one black student in most of his Harvard classes but, through it all, he overcame every circumstance. Events that occurred in the White House over the past six years have never happened in history.

Most recently, the White House lit up as a rainbow in support of gay marriage — something that has never done before. Obama’s presidency represents the evolution of America. Although the U.S. has so much further to go,

the groundbreaking moment of a black man swearing into the Oval Office can never be forgotten. Opinion columnist Faith Alford is a journalism junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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Not a small feat: Saudi women can finally have their voices heard PHYLICIA SNEED OPINION COLUMNIST

ntil recently, women in Saudi Arabia were unable to experience the empowerment that derives from the ability to participate in the electoral process. This December, a long anticipated opportunity will finally be granted to these women PHYLICIA SNEED who will be OPINION able to cast COLUMNIST votes and run for municipal courts. “The participation of the Saudi women in the municipal elections as voters and candidates was a dream for us," Jamal

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al-Saadi, a local woman who registered to vote, said to the Saudi Gazette. "The move will enable Saudi women to have a say in the process of the decision-making.” Arab News reported that 70

women indicated their intention to run for municipal office, while another 80 have registered as campaign managers. Although this freedom was first granted in 2011, women couldn’t participate until the

2015 electoral race. Many rights activists are concerned that other limitations are still too deep to truly impact gender equality in the nation. Saudi women are not allowed to drive themselves to the polls, and are segregated from their male counterparts. The primary concern is that women will not have a real impact once elected into the courts, and will receive push back from male members. “Unfortunately I think there will be some backlash," said Ahmed Sarraj, president of the Muslim Student Association. "I think the future generations will really be able to have that change. It might not happen in 2015, but I believe that it definitely looks good for the future.” American perception of Saudi Arabia stirs mixed emotions.

Altering Americans’ perception of Muslims seems dismal. “The perception of Muslims in general isn't a good one, so any good progress that we can have is a positive one. I believe this is a baby step, and we're moving forward,” Sarraj said. For countries who have allowed some women to vote for over 90 years, this feat might appear small and overdue. While we cannot deny that this movement is behind other countries, the rest of the world should open its heart and realize that this is no small achievement for Saudi women. The opportunity to have a voice is a basic human right, and it is no longer unfamiliar to them. Opinion columnist Phylicia Sneed is an English junior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.

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In defense of Renu Khator, UH's president and chancellor

resident and Chancellor Renu Khator has two jobs.

Khator is both president of the UH-Main Campus and Chancellor of the entire University of Houston System, which includes seven campuses. An article by Watchdog reported on Khator and her $1.2 million salary. At face value, we understand that this might seem excessive. Naturally, she's going to be paid more than an average college president — even more than the presidents of Harvard and Princeton University, as the article suggests. The Cougar Editorial Board believes that Watchdog's portrayal of the president is unjustified and insulting. Without her, this school wouldn't be where it is today. The article attempts to paint Khator as an overpaid, bourgeois fat cat, living a lavish lifestyle while UH students "struggle" under higher tuition rates. Most students and alumni

President and Chancellor Renu Khator has always supported of UH, including the hiring of head men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson. | File photo/The Cougar

would agree that this school has evolved tremendously since she was hired. Six years ago, no one wore red on Fridays, graduation rates were lower, barely anyone lived on campus and UH was certainly not labeled as a Tier One research university. Now, school spirit is growing, graduation rates are rising every year, housing capacity is second

only to Texas A&M University and UH earned Tier One status by the Carnegie Foundation in 2011. In the same way that a football coach receives bonuses when their team reaches the playoffs or wins championships, Khator also receives bonuses for accomplishments. Except in this case, it's like if she won multiple championships every year for six years. Yes, tuition has increased over

the years, but this is the case with almost every university in the United States. Plus, UH offers financial aid and the UH in 4 program allows students to have a fixed-tuition rate during their four years here. Schools like the University of Texas and Texas A&M University have double, even triple the budget that UH has. In 2013 A&M had a budget of $3.8 billion com-

pared to UH's almost $1.4 billion budget for 2015. It's the perfect "apples and oranges" comparison. Renu Khator is building this school up to be one of the top universities in Texas. The debate should be over the amount that all university presidents are paid, not just hers. — The Cougar Editorial Board

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When the Cougars open their season at home against Tennessee Technological University, head coach Tom Herman expects great things from students. In fact, Herman expects the students to continue showing up at a high level for the entire year. “There better not be an empty seat in that student section,” Herman said. “That would be disappointing. To me, that’s a very realistic goal.” A new addition to the locker room this season will be a sign with a number of student names upon it, starting a new tradition for the team. “I thought it would be a neat deal for our guys,” Herman said. “The last thing that they look at and touch before they run out on that field is a representation of the student body.” And that’s not the only new tradition for the team this year, as Herman said the players have worked up something special to get the students excited before kick-off, which they will debut at

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Head coach Tom Herman has been working to change the culture of not only the football team itself but of the student body, hoping to foster a strong relationship between the team and students. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar

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section right before we leave the field for the final time during pre-game warm-ups,” Herman said. “It’s something to really make them feel like they’re part of the game, because they are.” Since arriving on campus, Herman has worked tirelessly to build a relationship between the football team and the student body, the likes of which UH has never seen before. “We’ve been trying to do such a good job of spreading the word to the students that we truly do play for them,” Herman said. “We try to do as much as we can to give back to them.” But Herman goes beyond just talking about involving the students, he’s putting his words into action. Senior offensive lineman Alex Cooper, one of the teams four captains this season, knows how important it will be and the impact that establishing a new ritual will bring. “It was a kind of secret song we had going on in the locker room that was never said outside of the locker room,” Cooper said. “I think it’s going to be a great tradition, and that’s one thing I’ve really wanted since I’ve been a student here: some more traditions.” Herman has coached in some of the best fan environments in the country, and knows the

impact the students can have. “It’s an unbelievable source of motivation, pride and energy,” Herman said. “And if you can get it noisy enough, the distraction and the intimidation of the opposition.” Another senior captain of the team, linebacker Elandon Roberts has seen the effects first-hand and wants to see that at TDECU Stadium this season. “Your student body will sometimes win you games,” Roberts said. “Just that excitement, staying in the game, they play a big role…we need our fans. We need them. When we’re out there at the same time, we’re grinding, but we need our fans.” One thing Herman has had a strong investment in since arriving at Houston is the Fan Appreciation Days, where students and fans get a personal look at the team, and even get to participate with them. Roberts thinks it helps the students gain a new appreciation of just how hard the team works for them. “It’s really good, getting the fans involved, showing them what we do on the field,” Roberts said. “It makes them want to come and support us more by showing them that we’re not just some stuck-up scholarship players, we want them to say ‘they really want to be involved

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with us, so let’s go show them our support.’” While the students have been the main focus of this team, they’re not limiting themselves to campus and the alumni — they want to appeal to the entire city. “It’s the University of Houston; we represent Houston," Roberts said. "Why wouldn’t you want to take over the whole city? We want to give them a college team that they can be proud of.” The work that Herman and the team have been putting in to building the excitement seems to have worked, both outside and within the program. “It’s the highest it’s ever been,” Cooper said. “Guys are so tired of hitting each other, we just want to hit somebody else finally…Saturday is going to be a big party.” Herman knows the team has put in the time and work to build the relationship between the team and the students, and is ready to show that off. “We actually go out there and literally bleed and sweat and we put our bodies in harm’s way…” Herman said. “Everything we do is for them, we’re a representation of the 44,000 students here.” Additional reporting by Efren Diosdado. sports@thedailycougar.com

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The Houston men’s golf team is not just any program. The Cougars are one of the most successful collegiate programs in history. They boast 20 conference championships, 16 team national championships and eight individual national championships, trailing only Yale University as the most successJONATHAN ful men's golf DISMUKE program in the MEN'S GOLF HEAD COACH nation. Concluding the 2014-2015 season with one tournament title, fifth place in the American Athletic Conference Championships and finishing the NCAA championships in a tie for 26th place is not a bad year for a golf program. While last year’s labors are commendable, Houston paled in comparison to the historical

successes of the program. The high expectation has the current team yearning to do better and earn a place with the legendary Cougar golfers who came before them. “Obviously the standard here is to win a national championship, so 26th place doesn’t necessarily move the needle,” Director of Golf and head coach Jonathan Dismuke said. “I think we had a little better team than we showed last year...” As is the case with all collegiate programs, one of the first hurdles in improving on the previous year is overcoming the loss of key seniors in the offseason. Heading into this new season, the team will be without two of their best players from the past few years in Kyle Pilgrim and Roman Robledo. “I don’t ever think of it as replacing guys, because you can’t replace a guy like Roman, you can’t replace a guy like Kyle,” Dismuke said. “You’re just training guys to move into roles, and through that we are going to have guys step up to fill those voids.”

Returning seniors Vincent Martino and Blair Hamilton were both key pieces for UH last season and are excited to lead the team in their senior year. “That is just the natural course of college golf. People graduate and you’re thrust into leadership roles,” Hamilton said. “I’m ready for it, and I know Vin is too. I look forward to leading this team onto great things.” The Cougars have set their sights back on national success this season, but getting there will be no easy task, and the team is looking for any avenue to gain an advantage when they hit the course. One new tactic that will be employed this season is the use of an app called Edufii. This app is a digital training journal that allows athletes, coaches and trainers to connect and collaborate on things like swing motion and overall technique. “It’s a fantastic way to log your training and really track your progress,” Hamilton said. “When things are going well, or going bad,

The Cougars are on the prowl for their 17th national championship under the leadership of senior Blair Hamilton (left). | Courtesy of UH Athletics

you can look back and ask yourself ‘what have I been doing? What needs to stay and what needs to change?’” Despite coming off what was a down year by program standards, the players and coaches have their sights set on closing out the 2015-2016 season as the best in the

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TC: Following leaving Akron, what led you to Houston?

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RA: Partly a great opportunity with

When the Cougars started their volleyball season last week at the Texas Tech Fall Invitational, there was a new face on the bench. During the offseason, UH hired former University of Akron head coach Ron Arenz as an assistant coach to work with the offense, specifically the setters. Before UH headed out on their road trip, The Cougar had a chance to talk with Arenz about Houston, the development of the team and the goal for this season. The Cougar: You’ve been here a few months now. Coming from Ohio, how has the adjustment to Houston been? Ron Arenz: It’s been great. I’m originally from a big city in southern California, so there were a lot of big city characteristics that came back to me. It’s been a nice transition.

a great staff, a leadership core that I’m familiar with and an opportunity to continue influencing the lives of student athletes.

TC: How has it been working with head coach Kaddie Platt and fellow assistant coach Jason Allen? RA: It’s been great. Collectively, there’s a lot of experience that we each bring to the table. It’s an opportunity for me to utilize some of the skills and experiences that I’ve had in the past for our own program.

TC: Who have been the really vocal leaders on the floor so far? RA: Our seniors, because they’re motivated, ya know, this is their pomp and circumstance. Sophie [Paine] has always been a vocal leader, she’s mature beyond her years, and I know Olivia [O’Dell] has really stepped up the vocal role as well.

TC: While working with the setters on the offensive side, what are you working on improving with the team this year? RA: For us, it’s always going to be about skill development and execution at high levels, and then also building a chemistry and a team cohesion that will be able to sustain the stressful times that we’re going to experience during a match.

TC: How would you describe the mood or the attitude of this team? RA: Hungry. Hungry and motivated. TC: What do you think is one of the biggest strengths for this team? RA: I think one of the biggest strengths for this group is that they have something to prove. It’s a new team, we’ve lost some pretty key pieces It’s an opportunity for others to step into those roles, and so I think those are things that we’re going to lean on.

Assistant coach Ron Arenz came to Houston this past off season to help with the offense, specifically the setters. | Bryce Dodds/The Cougar

TC: What were some things that you saw in the game that you’d like to work on a bit more as the season goes on?

TC: What are your expectations for the team this season? RA: Always do the best they can.

RA: Our ability to pass and dig the ball

Always be competitive and to fight for every match.

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Student attendance under microscope in Herman's first year Bryce Dodds

Sports editor Do you think attendance suffers due to the commuter nature of the school? I think we’re past the point of blaming poor attendance on commuting by now. Between all of the residence halls on campus, there are enough students living here to completely fill the student section at the football games, which holds about 8,000 students. While the number of commuters may hurt the student attendance a bit, I think it’s a worn out excuse.

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Staff writer Do you think the football team can live up to the hype that has been placed on them

this offseason? I am actually quite nervous that they won’t live up to the hype that was built, because fans are taking Herman’s “H-Town Takeover” seriously, and if they don’t produce, then what? Overall, they can do it if they get a winners mentality. This year can actually be the beginning for them.

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TENNIS

For a pair of seniors, final year is about more than themselves EFREN DIOSDADO

I think fall is where we work really hard on our fitness, and it's always tougher for us mentally and physically.” It’s no secret the fall semester has its perks. Vogasari enjoys the grind and uses it to her advantage. “I think both semesters are very fun,” Vogasari said. “I work on my individual ranking during the fall, but the spring semester is our season where we all play against very good teams and we try as a team.” For senior Maria Cardenas, the summer wasn't much of a vacation, as she used her time to get ahead in her studies. “I’m also a pre-med major, so I was taking lots of classes," Cardenas said. "I took my MCAT during the summer…I just took the time to take care of my academics.” As for Vogasari, she used the time to recover from a long season and heal up some nagging injuries. “I went back home for about a month and a half and I rested a bit because it had been a very long season,” Vogasari said. “We all had something wrong with us, I had my wrist, so I had to rest for two or three weeks, but that doesn't mean

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As the tennis team returns from summer vacation, a long fall semester awaits them. For head coach Courtney Steinbock, it’s a routine. Between the fall and the spring, players enter more of a strength and conditioning period with a few games and tournaments throughout the fall semester, until the spring where the season actually begins for the team. “We like to get after it and train them really hard in the fall,” Steinbock said. “So it’s really important...to build a really good foundation that we can pull from once we start in the spring.” The rigorous training in the fall is difficult for players like seniors Despoina Vogasari and Maria Cardenas to get accustomed to, but it’s a necessary preparation for the team to compete in the spring. “It’s always harder to get back into the fall from summer," Vogasari said. "You're used to (less) intense practice. Then you get in the fall, and you work hard so you can be ready and fit for the spring.

Senior Maria Cardenas has had a productive career for the Cougars and is looking to finish her final season on a good note. | Courtesy of UH Athletics

that I didn’t work on my fitness.” As the team begins the strenuous semester, they know it’s for the best, especially for both seniors who expect to make this season a memorable one. “I’m looking forward to the spring,” Cardenas said. “It’s my

senior year. I really want to have that last successful season just to see the team get better and move up in the rankings...That’s what I'm looking forward to.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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The attendance will no doubt grow with all the excitement around UH. But, the only thing that will really raise attendance and keep it up is winning. The absolute worst thing to do is start off slow like last year.

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To me, student attendance has been largely results driven. If the excitement of the event is high, then the attendance will spike. If it is nothing special, attendance will dwindle. Football is obviously the highest profile team on campus and draws the biggest crowd and even they have trouble filling the student section. When fans expect a stellar game, then they will show up.

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Veteran leadership is one of the key components of building a productive roster and is one thing the Cougars have a plenty of. With a roster starring five seniors, four of them returning starters, UH looks primed to build on that leadership and chemistry en route to a successful season. “This is the most excited I’ve been about a season since I’ve been here,” senior guard Jessieka Palmer said. With the work being put in this offseason Palmer isn’t the only one who feels excited about this season. “I know how hard our returning players have worked over the summer, and I trust that each of them will be a much-improved basketball player,” head Coach Ronald Hughey said. “With the work they have put in during the offseason, I expect our team will have a great season.” Senior forward Tyler Gilbert is coming off her most successful season at UH. Gilbert recorded 7.6 points per game, a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game, and 63 blocked shots, fifth highest in Houston history, and is excited about her final season. “It’s definitely been a humbling experience,” she said. “I’ve learned lot more about myself and about the culture of the game.” After starting 20 games last season, Gilbert will be a key piece in helping the Cougars control the boards and create more scoring opportunities. Palmer was leader last season as an offensive force for the Cougars, leading the team in scoring with 9.6 points per game and reaching double-digits 14 times. While points are flashy, Palmer knows she needs to keep improving to help the Cougars reach their goals.

“I want to improve on being a leader on and off the floor," Palmer said. "Lading by example and doing everything I need to do to get some wins." With the experience the group has from their time at UH, Gilbert expects great things from this team. “I feel like we’re going to play great together and that’s something I’m looking forward to,” Gilbert said. “The chemistry has really developed, and we know what everyone does.” Palmer had similar thoughts on the chemistry between the seniors. “We’ve been here together and been through so much,” Palmer said. “We’ve walked this journey together and we’re all sisters throughout it.” While chemistry is important, Palmer understands the role seniors have as being leaders and instilling good habits on the underclassmen on the team. “I want them to not waste a day and be as mentally as tough as they can,” Palmer said. “The biggest thing I’ve learned it never to waste a day. Being a senior especially, you only have so much time here.” Palmer and Hughey were again on the same page, realizing the short amount of time the seniors had left at UH. “Our seniors are committed to winning and excited to leave a positive mark on the record book before they graduate and their careers are over,” Hughey said. Improving on the court is vital to being successful as an athlete, but being a student-athlete requires more and, while at UH, Palmer is learning that what you do off the court is just as important as what you do on it. “I’ve learned that every day you need to be trying to get better both on and off the court, as a player and as a person, don’t waste a day.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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