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For this year’s Homecoming King and Queen, making the cut was a culmination of dedication to the University and its values. | PG. 4
LIFE & ARTS Leave your comfort zone
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The Board of Regents makes major decisions that impact over 73,000 students across the entire UH System. This includes the main UH campus, UH-Downtown, UH-Clear Lake and UH-Victoria. Past decisions involved approving the medical school, raising tuition and fees, and changing meal plan prices. | Courtesy of Chris Stipes
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SGA President Cameron Barrett has been vetting candidates for the coveted opportunity to serve as the sole student representative on the UH System Board of Regents, which oversees all major decisions throughout UH and its many satellite campus, since mid-July and the application will close Friday. The student regent application can be found on AccessUH, under the Get Involved portal. The student regent, a longstanding tradition in university systems throughout the nation and mandated in Texas, allows a student voice to influence the decisions that will impact the entire student body. Past UH student regents include Neelesh Mutyala, who served on the board when the medical school was approved. Despite being a non-voting member on the Board of Regents, the student regent has an influential role in major University decisions, which annually include approving increases to parking permit and meal plan prices, in addition to on-campus housing rates. Barrett is in charge of picking potential candidates to recommend to the Board, and said the regent is the only student to whom UH President and Chancellor Renu Khator answers.
"The purpose of the position is (to) structurally inject the student voice into the decisions made by the Board of Regents," Barrett said. "They impact the student body as much as the regent is able to logically and rationally convince the board of their opinion." The UH System Board of Regents is the supreme governing body of the UH System that has a role in every major decision throughout University of Houston campuses. The Board of Regents consists of nine members, excluding the non-voting student regent, and terms last for six years, said Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Kowalka. Terms are staggered, and three members are appointed to the board every two years during the legislative session, he said. "The student regent is a fullfledged member of the Board of Regents with two exceptions: They are a non-voting member and do not count towards quorum," said current Student Regent Andrew Teoh. "They are involved in every meeting, discussion and event. Because they are the only student, their feedback is welcomed and their voice is valued. It is a humbling responsibility." The Board of Regents is composed of nine distinguished members who the Texas governor appoints, and are confirmed by the Senate Regent, Kowalka said.
"Throughout its history, the Board of Regents has been composed of ardent advocates for excellence in quality of education, research, service and leadership, supporting institutional and regional growth and success," Kowalka said. The Board of Regents meets approximately four to five times per year, and the student regent is responsible for attending all meetings and participating in regent activities, Barrett said. The regent is not compensated but is eligible for reimbursement of expenses related to board activities, including travel to meetings, Teoh said. The position comes with a level of prestige, however, and provides opportunities through these meetings and special events that are especially unique for a student. Section 51.355 of the Texas Education Code calls for the appointment of one student regent to the Board of Regents per year, Kowalka said. This statute explains the duties of the student regent and lists qualifications and steps that must be taken throughout the appointment process. The UH Board of Regents has five committees: Academic and Student Success, Audit and Compliance, Endowment Management, Facilities, Construction and Master Planning and Finance and Administration, Kowalka said.
The student regent is a resource — providing a fresh student perspective for other board members on issues that the full board is discussing, he said. The appointment process begins with the SGA president, who interviews all candidates for the student regent position and then gives their recommendation to the Board of Regents, Barrett said. The regent does not have a major impact on SGA initiatives, but Teoh has met with SGA to discuss initiatives a couple times, Barrett said. These meetings keep Teoh informed on what SGA is working on, and allows him to better voice what students are concerned about when meeting with the Board of Regents, he said. The president consults with SGA leaders before making their recommendation, he said. "I will invite the speaker of the Senate, the current regent and a number of other student leaders to attend the interview, and I will make my recommendations based on everyone's feedback," Barrett said. "I'm looking for someone dedicated who can reasonably explain their position in any given scenario, with a good work history and a history of excellence on and off campus."
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Continued from previous page Dr. Richard Walker, vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, and Jason Smith, vice president for Governmental Relations, serve as the interview and screening team, Kowalka said. All students recommended by the SGA of the four UH System institutions will be interviewed for the position, he said. "Candidates should be knowledgeable about the University of Houston System, should have the ability to network and serve as a role model for all students in the UH System, as well as being articulate when representing the point of view of students of the University of Houston System to the Board of Regents," Kowalka said. President Khator reviews the recommended applicants and recommends at least two students to the governor of Texas, Kowalka said. The regent must be prepared to engage in a diverse array of events, Teoh said. "I would advise a future student regent to always say 'yes' to new opportunities," Teoh said. "Regents are invited to countless meetings and events across the system and the city — these are especially unique opportunities for a student."
The final candidate is appointed by the governor of Texas and will represent around 73,000 students within the UH System, Teoh said. The UH System includes the main UH campus, UH-Downtown, UH-Clear Lake and UH-Victoria, he said. "As the only student, it's my responsibility to share insight from a student's perspective on items coming before the board," Teoh said. "In this role, I hope to contribute meaningfully to important discussions and decisions, sharing a perspective that otherwise may not be heard." The student regent is an important influencing factor in decisions made by the Board of Regents, and applicants must be prepared to represent the entire UH System, Teoh said. "Additionally, I'd encourage my successor to fully participate in student life across the entire system, not just at the flagship campus," Teoh said. "Our sister institutions in Victoria, Clear Lake and Downtown have distinct personalities and over 25,000 students. A regent has the responsibility to serve them all." A regent has the responsibility to serve them all." news@thedailycougar.com
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Q&A: Meet the 2018 Homecoming King, Queen I wanted to be able to be a representation of how hard work, passion, and ambition can come together for an individual to make a difference in the world, and I hope that message was conveyed this past Saturday.
Alivia Mikahiel: I love the University of Houston so much, and I am so thankful for all the opportunities it’s given me. This was the perfect way to show my cougar pride.
TC: What did winning Homecoming King/Queen mean to you? How did you feel?
TC: What is the importance of Homecoming and the HC King/ Queen?
King meant the entire world to me. It felt as if everything in my college career finally came together and clicked.
Motani: Homecoming will always
It was the culmination of all my hard work, dedication to the University and organizations and commitment to my academics. It was one of the greatest moments of my life and I was left speechless.
have a special place in my heart. I believe that the importance of Homecoming King and Queen is that they are the representation of the student body and how far the University has come. I also believe that they are a beacon of what will come next as they represent a model of excellence for others to follow.
Finance senior Alivia Mikahiel and supply chain management senior Karim Motani were crowned homecoming royalty during halftime at the game against Temple. President Khator and her husband crowned the Queen and King. | Corbin Ayres/The Cougar
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Seniors Alivia Mikahiel and Karim Motani were crowned 2018 Homecoming Queen and King, respectively, at Saturday's Homecoming football game against Temple after a week-long voting period. Homecoming court has been a tradition at UH since 1946, the first year the University held Homecoming. Potential candidates for Homecoming royalty have to complete multiple steps before becoming eligible for a place on the court. Each step emphasizes service, involvement, aspirations for the future and overall Cougar Pride, said Homecoming Chair Mayra Castillo. Students had the opportunity to vote for Homecoming King and Queen over the course of Homecoming week. Each candidate's profile was listed on the Homecoming poll, found on Get Involved through the Access UH portal. The crowning ceremony was held during halftime after the announcement of the winners of the Spirit Bell, a decorating contest between faculty and staff, and the Spirit Cup, a competition between spirit teams. UH President Renu Khator with her husband and industrial
engineering professor Suresh Khator, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Kowalka, Homecoming Vice Chair Jesus Garza, Director of Court Anthony Salcido, and Castillo accompanied the Homecoming court to the field. President Khator and her husband crowned the queen and king, respectively, followed by photos before the procession rushed off the field so the Spirit of Houston marching band could take its place. Castillo said Homecoming royalty were then escorted to the President's suite. The Homecoming King and Queen represent students who have impacted the campus and fellow students through their service and involvement, representing the values of our alma mater and serving as role models of what a Cougar should be, Castillo said. Homecoming Queen Alivia Mikahiel is a finance and marketing senior who has volunteered as a cub camp counselor, worked with the Orientation Team and for the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. She is a Ted Bauer undergraduate business scholar and president of the American Marketing Association at UH. Mikahiel is also a sister of the Chi Omega sorority. Homecoming King Karim
Motani is a supply chain management senior who serves on the executive board of Alpha Sigma Phi, is a residential assistant at Bayou Oaks, and like Mikahiel, has worked on the Orientation Team. He is a member of the Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma, the highest recognition an undergraduate business student can receive. The Cougar sat down with the Homecoming royalty to discuss the process of running for and winning King and Queen. The Cougar: Why did you choose to run for Homecoming King/Queen? Karim Motani: I chose to run for Homecoming King to be able to represent my friends and family, to share my story on a greater scale. I wanted to be able to inspire others to reach a higher level of achievement than myself, because I think that's what it is all about, being able to encourage and motivate others to keep raising the standard of excellence to a level that wasn't thought possible. From only knowing two people when I arrived as a freshman in Fall 2015 to being a senior now, I have had the honor to accomplish many great things, but I wanted to be able to inspire others to create their own stories and impact, and to know that they will always have someone there that believes in them.
the top five candidates for King and the top five candidates for Queen made it onto Homecoming court. Then a combination of involvement, interviews, resume, GPA and attendance at events during that week resulted in the final King and Queen.
To be able to share my story and be able to touch people's lives — that means the world to me — and I'm excited to represent the University to the best of my abilities.
Mikahiel: I feel like Homecoming is really important because it reminds people to come back to their roots and no matter where they are in life, they’ll always be cougars. This year's Homecoming theme was “Go Big & Come Home” which I think is a perfect description of what Homecoming is. The Homecoming King and Queen are people who are passionate and involved in the University of Houston.
TC: What were the criteria you had to meet in order to run for Homecoming King/Queen? Motani: The criteria I had to meet to run for Homecoming King was pretty straightforward. We had to attend an information session, have an organization sponsor us, fill out an application and write out three essays that had several prompts. Afterwards, we had a round of interviews, and from then on, we had the opportunity to campaign to make court. Once you made court, your involvement during homecoming week was critical to being able to choose the next Homecoming King and Queen.
Motani: Being able to win Homecoming
I never ran to win or just for the title, I genuinely wanted to be able to inspire others to achieve great things and be even better than me. I truly believe that I can say I achieved that. It's a great honor to be Homecoming King, it's a moment that I never dreamed possible, it's an experience I will never forget and will pass down for the rest of my life. I will forever be grateful for what the University has been able to provide for me.
Mikahiel: I feel like I finally made my mark here. This is definitely a huge milestone in my life and I’m never ever going to be able to forget this. I’m so speechless and shocked that it even happened. TC: Did you know each other beforehand? Motani: I did know the Homecoming Queen beforehand. We are Bauer students and Ted Bauer Scholars. It's an exclusive group of students recognized for accomplishing many great things on campus, displaying great leadership experience, and strong academics. Alivia has done amazing things for the College of Business, and for the University on a macro-level. She's truly a great person with a pure heart, she deserves this and more as she has given so much to the University of Houston community. I'm so proud of her.
Mikahiel: Yes, we are both involved in
Mikahiel: There was an application,
very similar extracurriculars. We were both on the Orientation Team, in Greek life, and heavily involved within Bauer.
then interviews, then cuts were made afterwards. Then, students voted, and
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Houston celebrates 100 years since WWI Armistice
Sunday, Nov. 11, marked the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War I. In Houston, monuments work as symbols of the lasting effects, including Memorial Park, which was once the location of a auxiliary military training camp known as Camp Logan. Thousands of soldiers were trained at Camp Logan prior to going into battle during the Great War. | Corbin Ayres/The Cougar
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One hundred years ago this week, the war that cost the world almost 40 million lives came to an end. Sunday, Nov. 11 marked the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, when the Allied Powers and Germany signed a peace treaty known as the Treaty of Versailles, formally ending World War I. The war happened overseas, but it's effects continue to be felt around the world. The UH Honors College commemorated the anniversary with "Postcards from the Trenches," written by Honors history professor Irene Guenther. The book discussed the important role of art in World War I. Although WWI ended a century ago, its lingering effects show the importance of understanding U.S. history and the sacrifices of those who
fought in the war, said education doctoral candidate Eddie Veyran. "I believe students should care about WWI because it’s important to learn and understand the history of our nation and the sacrifices that have been made by Americans before us," Veyran said. "We have become a society of wanting handouts and big government rather than fighting for our country and earning what we strive for." In Houston, the lasting mark of WWI can be seen in places such as the World War I Monument, which lists the names of local soldiers who died. Another example can be found in Memorial Park, which was once the location of Camp Logan, one of the many U.S. auxiliary military training camps. More than 30,000 soldiers received training at this location, and this was the station of the Third Battalion,
24th Infantry on the night of their insurrection. Camp Logan was used from 1917 to 1919, when it was turned over to the U.S. Public Health Service. By 1922, a majority of the camp was torn down, and
who served. Some descendants from veterans of the Great War are now student veterans or currently enlisted in the military. "WWI is important to me because it's a time to reflect on our brothers in arms who gave
“We should care about WWI because with everything that is going on now with foreign policy, we need to be aware of what our government is doing. We don't want to have history repeat itself." Sandy Mendez-Cuevas, education sophomore
in 1924, the city of Houston purchased the land to use as park space. UH students have been impacted by WWI in various ways. Some had family members who were wounded or gave their lives fighting for the United States, others had relatives
all," said education sophomore Sandy Mendez-Cuevas. "We entered WWI as allies to Great Britain, and seeing how we were their main suppliers, we had to come to their aid. We are one of the most powerful countries of the free world, and our alliance was very important. WWI also helped expand the size of our
armed forces." Battleship Texas, which was used during World War I and II, still resides in La Porte. It was one of the most powerful tools when first used in 1914 by the U.S. Navy. In 1918, USS Texas joined the British Grand Fleet in the 6th Battle Squadron, and the ship took part in laying a North Sea mine barrage, blocking and combating German Fleet maneuvers and preventing enemies from cutting off Allied supply lines. The ship now stands as a memory of those who sacrificed their lives serving during the two World Wars. "We should care about WWI because with everything that is going on now with foreign policy, we need to be aware of what our government is doing," Mendez-Cuevas said. "This is the importance of voting. We don't want to have history repeat itself." news@thedailycougar.com
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Fetish frenzy: Insomnia Gallery hosts Sensation Play From sexually provocative art pieces to tacos and alcoholic beverages of your choice, Friday's display is one for the books EMILY HUBBARD
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Subs and doms will gather together Friday for Sensation Play: A Fetish Art Show at Insomnia Gallery. I know what you're thinking: A whole art show centered around fetishes? Yes, that's right. We are gonna get down and dirty and talk about it. "(My girlfriend Cheyenne) frequents Numbers Nightclub a lot and mentioned that their Fetish Nights were a popular event," said curator of the event Chris Unclebach. The inspiration for the event blossomed from there. The thing about fetishes is people tend to venture off the topic because of the stereotypical shaming around anything sex-related. But now is the time to express
If you find yourself intrigued — or maybe even a little turned on — by this headline, this show might be for you. | Courtesy of Insomnia Gallery
Insomnia Gallery is one of Houston's hidden treasures. Make sure to check them out and grab a record, cassette or print. | Courtesy of Insomnia Gallery
ourselves, as our society is venturing away from the conservative mindset regarding
worse than sluts," Unclebach said. "America is so far behind when it comes to being grown up about sexuality and doing a show like bringing something that's not often talked about into an open arena. I think it helps open up the conversation more and hopefully further acceptance." Whether you are already contributing to the conversation or are new to the whole idea, it is important to experiment and see what is out there. Never know until you try, right? With more than 40 Houston artists signed up for the show, it is bound to be filled with pieces from paintings, illustrations and photography. Some of the artists include Honeybones, Octoboros, VVAANNIIEE, Mel Hull and Beanpolice, who frequent the gallery. Many new artists will be submitting work as well, so it will be exciting to see the artists' work on display. While the show itself is all 2D, the gallery has preexisting unique items in their merchandise area. Also, exclusive merchandise related to the show such as prints, shirts, stickers and more will be at the show for viewers to purchase. To fuel your tummy during the show, Pan de Taco will be vending. "They make the best tacos in town, and their corn tortillas are cooked fresh for every
sex and sexual preferences. "(We are at) a point where slut-shamers are viewed as
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order," Unclebach said. So, that's a yes from me. If you have never been to Insomnia, make sure to come out. The little hole in the wall gallery houses a diverse vinyl collection and cassettes to be purchased. One of my favorite things about the gallery is the music playing in the store itself. Always putting me onto new bands, whoever is DJing the place, thank you. If you can't make it to the show, don't fret. Insomnia holds more than 20 events each year, varying from vendors, concerts, art shows and more. As for this show, though, it seems like it will be a big hit among Houstonians. Based off the event page and past events, there will easily be 500 attendees throughout the night. Don't worry, though, throughout the four-hour period, you and your friends will have plenty of room to embrace the show and grab a taco or two. It's free to attend and 18+ due to content. The event is sponsored by Eureka Heights Brewing Co., a local brewing company, which will be around all night to cater to your cocktail needs. Oh, and bring leashes for your dogs, maybe even your partners, if you please. The show starts at 7 p.m. and will end at 11 p.m. arts@thedailycougar.com
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Roundtable: Will the Cougars dominate the AAC? THE COUGAR STAFF @THECOUGARSPORTS
The new basketball season has started, and so begins the long trek to March Madness. Despite losing its star guard Rob Gray to graduation, Houston returns veteran players Galen Robinson Jr., Corey Davis Jr. and Breaon Brady to propel UH forward. Houston had a great showing against lowly Alabama A&M in the season opener and picked up where it left off last year. The offense was electric, and the defense was strong all night. Last season, the team made its first tournament since 2010 and earned its first win at the competition since 1984. But not every season is the same, and the Cougars will have to fight for another berth into the NCAA Tournament. Three of The Cougar's writers gave their predictions on how the men's basketball team will do this season.
Staff Writer Brayley Crowe With traditional powers Wichita State and Cincinnati in down years, the door is open
The Cougars went on a run at the NCAA Tournament in March, but it might not make it this season due to a stronger conference. | Courtesy of UH Athletics
for Houston to compete for first in the American Athletic Conference. The first true test for the Cougars should come Nov. 24 as UH takes on BYU in Provo, Utah. Houston also has a major resume-boosting meeting with No. 13 Oregon in the opening game at the Fertitta Center Dec. 1. Meetings at Oklahoma State and at home against No. 22 LSU on Dec. 8 and Dec. 12, respectively, could also be crucial for UH’s postseason push. As for the AAC, Houston’s newest and biggest obstacle will be UCF. With their 7'6"center Tacko Fall, the Knights are
contenders. Between top contenders UCF, Cincinnati and Memphis, Houston should finish in the top two of the conference. Ultimately, expect the Cougars to reach the conference championship game for the second straight time, unfortunately losing again. But with a strong schedule, Selection Sunday should be of little worry and Houston should make the NCAA Tournament.
Senior Staff Writer Jackson Gatlin Defensively, the Cougars will always be an elite team with coach Kelvin Sampson at the
helm, while offensively the team is still experimenting, trying to find a new identity without Gray. Looking at the Cougars' schedule this season, the team has only a handful of significant challengers. If Houston can play like it did against Alabama A&M for the rest of the season, it is not outrageous to think the men's team could go 26-5 and finish as the first or second seed in the AAC, granting the players a valuable day of rest come tournament weekend. Anything can happen in highpressure, single-elimination tournament games, but given Sampson’s level of confidence in his current group of players, this year's squad is bound to win the AAC title and an NCAA tournament berth in March.
Sports Editor Andres Chio The biggest challenge for Houston will be the reawakened mid-tier teams in the AAC. Cincinnati and Memphis round out the top tier of the conference alongside Houston and UCF, but a healthy SMU and more experienced Temple will throw a wrench in the those plans.
Last season, UCF and SMU were hampered by multiple injuries to the teams' starting rosters, and SMU even played many games with just eight players. Despite that, both teams gave Houston a run for its money. Now that the squads are healthy, the AAC is that much more competitive. Temple was a team of "almost" last season. It had one big win and two close losses to Wichita State, a close loss to Cincinnati and a close loss to Houston. Its team last season had five sophomores and four freshmen. With an extra year of experience, the Owls could turn those close losses into wins this year. With four elite teams and a pair that can disrupt the status quo, Houston will be hard pressed to repeat its 24-6 regular season record. The AAC has usually sent just two or three teams each year. With the increased competition, it will come down to the final hour for Houston, and the squad is more likely to miss the tournament than make it. sports@thedailycougar.com
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Houston is primed for three familiar bowl games Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
The last Houston team to win a bowl game was the 2015 squad, which defeated Florida State in the Peach Bowl on New Years Day. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar
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Despite three disappointing losses this season, the Cougars' seven wins make the team eligible for a bowl game this winter. With UCF still undefeated and Cincinnati having suffered just one loss this season, it is a virtual guarantee that Houston will not finish as the top-ranked Group of
5 team, meaning that a spot in a NY6 Bowl is out the window. The American Athletic Conference has either a primary or secondary affiliation with 12 bowl games. The AAC has stated that it “works annually with its member schools and bowl partners to create the most sensible and attractive postseason matchups.” The following list includes the most sensinble bowls for Houston.
The Armed Forces Bowl is played at TCU's Amon G. Carter Stadium. The AAC has a guaranteed spot in the bowl this season against a Big 12 opponent. The Cougars have been in the Armed Forces Bowl three times in the last 10 seasons, splitting a pair of games with the Air Force Falcons and beating the Pittsburgh Panthers. The game would be relatively close to home for the Cougars, as the stadium is roughly a four-hour drive from Houston. In addition, it would potentially allow Houston to be matched up with a fellow Texas team from the Big 12, such as the Longhorns. Texas, of course, employs former Houston head coach Tom Herman, so this hypothetical matchup would allow for dramatic storylines and a potential revenge game for Houston against the school from Austin.
Frisco Bowl
Birmingham Bowl
Formerly the Miami Beach Bowl, this will be the second season that the Frisco Bowl has existed and would be another sensible matchup for the Cougars. In its inaugural game, the Frisco Bowl saw a matchup between SMU and Louisiana Tech, which Tech won by a 41-point margin. That game should serve as a teaching point for the Bowl Committee. Two teams that can light up the scoreboard are required in order to draw a crowd to a less prestigious bowl. Enter Houston. The Cougars currently rank No. 2 in yards per game — ahead of undefeated teams like UCF and Alabama — and No. 4 in points scored per game. Combine those rankings with the fact that over its last 10 bowl, games Houston has had an average attendance of almost 45,000 people, and you get a team that makes almost too much sense for the Frisco Bowl.
Houston has a chance to get into a bowl that pits an AAC team against an SEC team in the Alabama-based game. This selection feels less likely, however, because the Bowl Committee seems to have an affinity for USF. The Bulls have played in the bowl three times since its inception in 2006, while Houston has only played in it once against Vanderbilt. Should USF be invited to a different bowl, it could open the door for Houston to slide into the game against a mid-tier SEC team, such as Kentucky or Florida. Overall, Houston has proven it can score with any team in the nation on any given night and will provide an exciting matchup in whichever bowl it attends. Where the Cougars ultimately end up will be greatly affected by its performance over the final two weeks of the regular season. sports@thedailycougar.com
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Houston has now lost two games in a row and is at risk of falling even further in the American Athletic Conference West Division. Houston already needs to go undefeated and hope SMU loses for it to make the AAC Championship Game, but a loss to the Green Wave would push the Cougars out of contention. Tulane has had a mixed season but is hitting its stride at the right time, much like SMU. One problem for Tulane is its defense. Tulane has the No. 121 pass defense in the country while Houston is dead last at
No. 130, so the game is sure to be a shootout. Houston's offense is still one of the best in the nation and should have no trouble with Tulane's defense. Tulane's offense has not been stellar but neither had SMU's or Temple's offense before their games against Houston. The Cougars' defense was struggling early in the season, but now it is in free fall. Temple scored a season-high 59 points against Houston and SMU put up 45, which was its season high against an FBS team at the time. The defense's poor performance is not entirely its fault, though.
With an offense that scores so quickly, the defense is on the field longer than most teams' defense. That wear on the players is part of the reason the defense is giving up so many yards, but it is not the only problem. With junior Ed Oliver questionable to play, Houston is missing all three of its starting defensive lineman, and teams have been running the ball at will. The Green Wave will likely do the same, which means it is up to the Cougars to outscore them. Tulane relies on a pair of running backs for most of its yardage. Juniors Corey
Dauphine and Darius Bradwell have a combined 1,518 rushing yards and 15 of the Green Wave's 22 rushing touchdowns. The team changed quarterbacks mid-season, and senior Justin McMillan has had mixed results since taking over. McMillan has not thrown very accurately but has been careful with the ball and has not turned it over. Meanwhile, the Cougars' offense has not slowed down in the latter half of the season, but it has become more error prone. Houston had six turnovers in the last three games compared to seven in the first seven games. But junior quarterback
D'Eriq King broke the AAC touchdowns responsible for record last week and nearly led the Cougars on a comeback win. With the defense struggling, the offense has had to play nearly perfect to win — something it failed to do against both Temple and SMU. Both teams are coming off short rest, but Houston has a bit of an edge. It will be the final home game for the seniors on the team, so expect the Cougars to come out with intensity as the team's championship game hopes are on the line. sports@thedailycougar.com
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After starting the season on fire and earning national recognition for its record-setting offense, Houston has hit a slump and lost two games in a row. Its Homecoming loss against Temple proves that the defense is just as important as the offense when it comes to winning games. UH’s defense has been relatively questionable all season. The hype surrounding junior defensive tackle Ed Oliver before the season made it seem like the Cougars were going to be a defensive juggernaut. But after losing key starters in senior safety Garrett Davis and sophomore defensive lineman Isaiah Chambers to injuries, the defense hasn't lived up to the hype. With Oliver now out indefinitely due to injury, the defense has no relief in sight. After hearing that Oliver was
going to be out along with two other defensive linemen, Temple senior running back Ryquell Armstead must have been salivating at the opportunity to play the understaffed defense. Armed with the knowledge that the defense was going to be weaker than usual, Temple dared UH to stop its running attack. The Cougars could not, and the team picked up its third loss of the season. Armstead ran for six touchdowns, and the Owls scored 59 points against the Cougars. UH allowed Armstead to run for 210 yards. To put that into perspective, that is only seven yards less than his quarterback threw on the day. Armstead was not the only running back having a field day, as senior Rob Ritrovato was only six yards short of reaching the century mark in the game. Temple just kept running, picking up key first downs and
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scoring, and the Cougars could not do anything to stop it. UH laid an egg in its Homecoming Game — one of the most attended home games of the year. When the team started a comeback attempt late in the game, many of the fans had already made for the exit to escape the cold, embarrassing defeat of their team. This loss hurts in many ways. First, it continues a trend that the Cougars have created of getting big wins and gaining early season momentum before losing it with defeats to lesser teams in the middle of the year. Second, it brought the Cougars into a three-way tie for first place for the AAC West. SMU, one of the teams that shares the tie, won the tie-breaker game against Houston one week before UH took the loss at the hands of Temple. UH was in the driver’s seat as the clear favorite to win the AAC West before the SMU game.
Now, the Cougars have to win out and hope the Mustangs lose another game if UH wants to reach the conference championship. The final reason the loss hurts is the loss of Oliver, not to injury but to the NFL draft. When Oliver leaves for the draft in 2019, he will be leaving behind a defense that is allowing opposing teams to score an average of 34 points per game.
Something will need to change before UH reaches the end of the season. If not, Oliver and the Cougars will miss out on the opportunity to play for a conference championship for the third season in a row. It is a painful possibility, but it is a likely one if Houston continues these poor performances. sports@thedailycougar.com
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n both the 2016 presidential election and the 2018 midterm election, leftist activists have been baffled by the majority of white women voting for officials that typically campaign against policies that help women. This is a stark contrast to women of color, particularly black women, who have overwhelmingly voted Democrat. This has caused a racial divide in feminist groups, as it implies white women value policies that favor white people over policies that will benefit women of various races and classes. In order for Democrats to win, white women must finally decide to place their gender over their racial privilege. It is not controversial to say that the Republican party, though not necessarily individuals within the party, runs counter to much of modern day feminist thought. The party objectively runs on a platform that seeks to end or obstruct women’s access to a safe and legal abortion, which women’s rights activists largely disagree with. The party also opposes measures that would protect LGBTQ individuals as well as the legal recognition of samesex marriages, instead favoring a "traditional" family structure. Betsy DeVos, current Republican Secretary of Education, recently rescinded Title IX guidelines that regulated how colleges handled sexual assault cases on campus, which one in four women are likely to experience.
Furthermore, the party has recently seen a recent uptick in sexual assault accusations, headlined by the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. Many pundits assumed white women in the 2016 election would vote against Donald Trump’s clear and violent misogyny. Exactly two years later, many of those same pundits estimated that, in the aftermath of accused assaulter Brett Kavanaugh being sworn in, white women would finally say “no more” to the Republican congressmen who confirmed him. Though these scandals certainly swayed some to vote blue when they previously wouldn’t have, the numbers haven’t been as overwhelming as political scientists predicted. White women appear to remain ideologically torn: in the 2018 house election, nationwide votes cast by white women were divided 49 percent Democrat and 49 percent Republican. This is a decrease in Republican votes in comparison to the 2016 presidential election, in which 53% of white women voted for Trump. Why, then, do white women seem to be voting against their best interest? “Right Wing Women” feminist scholar Andrea Dworkin believes it to be a symptom of patriarchal structures that “the woman hangs on […] to the very persons, institutions, and values that demean her.” She states that this submission to conservative values is largely a
survival tactic. While this may play some part, it is important to note that gender is not the only factor in any election and this theory does not paint the whole picture. White female voters again and again appear to be collectively unsure of whether they will vote in favor of their gender or their race. Intersectional feminists and journalists of color like columnist Ashley Reece posit that white women’s allegiance to “Trump’s racist and classist policies but apparently not his manners” will always win out, writing the demographic out as a lost cause.
Indeed, the Republican party’s comparatively harsh (and arguably racially charged) views on immigration, crime, and social security may be the reason whiteness has won out over womanhood within the demographic. It is important to note that despite the recent sexual assault scandals that may have swayed on-the-fence conservative women, the Republican party has succeeded in spinning the narrative to an immigration issue. This redirection may have played some role in encouraging white women to vote against the party that would allegedly welcome “caravan after caravan
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of illegal aliens.” It is widely agreed that white women are a key electoral demographic. In order to avoid the white women majority voting Republican in close races like Texas’s 2018 senate election, the Democratic party will have to either emphasize their comparatively pro-women platform or challenge deeply held racist views. Otherwise, the party might not stand a chance in traditionally deep red states. Opinion columnist Adison Eyring is a media productions and political science sophomore and can be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.
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physical punishment are more likely to be even more aggressive and misbehaving than they initially were. Not only does there seem to be no upside to the use of such punishment, but there are many downsides associated with such treatment. One of the most severe downsides to using corporal punishment is the serious injuries that have resulted from doing so. According to the Society for Adolescent Medicine, approximately 10,000 to 20,000 children will require medical attention each year as a result of damage done by the use of objects used to punish, like paddles. Among the injuries children experience are bruises, cuts, nerve damage and even broken bones. While it’s important to note that many schools that utilize corporal punishment do so only with the permission of parents on a case-by-case basis, this does not change the fact that it simply does not work regardless of the setting. Parents who utilize such punishment at home or permit for it to happen at school are typically victim to a flawed mindset that’s been passed down. Many adults themselves were subject to physical punishment by their parents, and because of this they were falsely led to believe in its value. Another, perhaps larger, problem with corporal punishment in schools is the manner in which it is practiced. Studies have repeatedly shown that regardless of the demographic composition of a school, Black children are much more likely to receive corporal punishment even though white children are more likely to attend schools who use such punishment. Furthermore, another equally atrocious disparity is that students with disabilities are more likely to receive corporal punishment than their peers. These students, whose behavior is often linked to a disability like autism, Tourettes or obsessive compulsive disorder, are being punished for their condition instead of being properly accommodated by an understanding school system. While, fortunately, the use of corporal punishment does seem to be declining, with approximately 166,807 students punished during the 2011-2012 school year, this fact alone is not
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enough. Corporal punishment of adults has long been banned in prison and in U.S. military training facilities. Additionally, domestic violence has rightfully become taboo in our society, so why is it that battering the most vulnerable and defenseless population at a time of critical development is seen as necessary and instilling discipline? If that’s not enough, the greatest telltale sign of wrongdoing by keeping corporal punishment around is clear in states like Indiana. In Indiana, corporal punishment and injury of vertebrate animals is prohibited under an anti-animal cruelty statute. Meanwhile, the corporal punishment of children in school with objects is lawfully permitted. Think about that. In states like Indiana, children are not given the same respect and dignity that animals are. The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has stated that corporal punishment and other forms of punishment committed against children are acts of violence and should
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be banned by all parties of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, or CRC. This fact, however, has not resonated well with the United States, which is quite literally the only country on the face of the planet that is not a member of the CRC. Not only is the United States severely out of step with the international community on this issue, but so are teachers, administrators, politicians and
parents who condone such punishment in the name of “straightening out” their children. The children of the United States deserve better and the solution is simple: Protect our children and end corporal punishment at home and in school. Opinion columnist Ryan Nowrouzi is a biomedical sciences junior and can be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
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