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Texas now trails Nebraska number in cattle feeding LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has surpassed Texas in the number of cattle in the state being fattened for slaughter, according to the latest federal statistics.

Drought-ravaged Texas lost its fictional crown after its total dropped 7 percent over the past year, to 2.44 million head in feedlots with a capacity of at least 1,000 animals. That compares unfavorably with Nebraska’s loss of less than a half a percent, to 2.46 million head, the Lincoln Journal Star said.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that, as of Feb. 1, there were 10.76 million head of cattle being fattened for slaughter nationally, compared with 11.07 million a year ago.

Nebraska remains far behind Texas in the total number of cattle with 6.5 million head, compared with 10.9 million in Texas.

Kate Brooks, a professor of livestock production and agricultural marketing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said record high cattle prices have helped push calves through the market.

“A lot of that had to do with calves coming off of wheat pastures early due to some of the dry conditions we’ve been seeing in the Plains states,” Brooks said.

Tech breaks Big 12 attendance record, falls to Kansas State

By REX ROSE Staff Writer

Texas Tech coach Tubby Smith said he was not happy with his team’s performance after Tuesday’s 60-56 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats in the United Spirit Arena in front of a record- breaking 6,086 students.

Although it was not the 10,000 students Tech Athletics was aiming for, the amount of students at the game was still enough to break the Big 12 Conference record.

The Red Raiders have lost four straight games in the Big 12 Conference and ninestraight games to the Wildcats.

“This is about as frustrating a game as I’ve been around in a long time,” Smith said. “I’ll be honest with you, this is really about as disappointing as I could be with the way we performed and the way we executed.”

Although Tech was up 26-25 at the break in a game that had seven lead changes, Kansas State outscored the Red Raiders 35-30 in the second half and ended the game on a 6-0 run.

Tech junior forward Jordan Tolbert had 10 points and nine rebounds, just one board shy of his seventh career doubledouble, and said Tech has to improve on finishing games.

“We came out well,” he said. “We basically had the game won until about 3 minutes left in the game. We just got to close the games out, that’s been our problem.”

2 motorists killed in West Texas head-on collision AMARILLO (AP) — Two people have been killed on a West Texas highway when a vehicle crossed the center line and struck an oncoming car head-on.

Texas Department of Public Safety Senior Trooper Daniel Hawthorne says 23-year-old Jorge Avalos was traveling north of Pampa on Tuesday morning when his Dodge Stratus veered into oncoming traffic. His vehicle struck a Chrysler four-door driven by 50-year-old Sharon Sweat of Mobile, Ala. Both died at the scene.

I t w a s n ’t c l e a r w a s c a u s e d Avalos, a Pampa resident, to cross the center line.

Pampa is about 55 miles northeast of Amarillo.

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TEXAS TECH FORWARD Jaye Crockett jumps up to shoots during the Red Raiders’ 60-56 loss against Kansas State on Tuesday in the United Spirit Arena.

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one tech One Tech hopes to form an agenda that is one in the same with the students.

Connect Tech Connect Tech is focused on helping student organizations gain the funding and services they need.

Experience Where it Counts Experience Where it Counts wants to enhance the services the university offers students.

SGA, The Hub@TTU host open forum before elections begin

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The Texas Tech Student Government Association and The Hub@TTU hosted an open forum for this year’s SGA executive candidates.

Current SGA President Luke Cotton acted as the prompter for the forum.

Candidates were asked questions by an eight person panel. Members of the panel asked one question for the candidates, and candidates had a two minute time limit for providing an answer.

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Jameson Tomlin, a junior political science major form Katy and internal vice-presidential candidate, said his candidate bloc, Connect Tech, is focused on promoting student organizations.

“One of the biggest things we want to expand on is mobile offices,” Tomlin said. “I want to continue to empower our senators to connect with people and connect with organizations because student organizations are the backbone of this university.”

Tomlin discussed his wish to bring SGA members to students and organizations as well.

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Taylor Shackelford, a sophomore agricultural communications and internal business major from Prosper and internal vice presidential candidate, said at the forum he hopes to keep a steady retention rate in the SGA senate by improving aspects of the SGA senate retreat.

“I want to create a team leader program at our senate retreat,” he said. “By creating greater awareness right off the bat on what to expect throughout the year and what is expected of a senator in SGA can solve a lot of the retention rate.”

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Abbott urges college students, citizens to vote

By AMY CUNNINGHAM Staff Writer

Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott visited Lubbock Tuesday afternoon as a part of his “Get Out The Vote” tour of the state.

Abbott appeared at the Jimenez Bakery and Restaurant at 3 p.m. and was introduced by the bakery’s owner, Connie Jimenez. He spoke to the audience and met with supporters before and after his speech.

“We’re here fighting for our future and fighting for the American dream,” Abbott said.

Abbott has made appearances in cities across Texas during his tour, including Amarillo, Abilene, Tyler and Denton, according to a news release from Abbott’s campaign.

Abbott has an 11-point lead over Davis, according to the latest University of Texas/ Texas Tribune Poll.

If the general elections were hosted today, Abbott would beat Davis 47 percent to her 36 percent.

However, 17 percent of registered voters said they have not made a decision between the two candidates.

Abbott said it is incredibly important for everyone to vote,

including college students.

“What I am finding from college students across the state of Texas is they’re getting fed up with all of government burden being put upon them,” he said. “I think they’re realizing it’s time to get out and vote and participate in government so they can begin to shape the world more according to their vision.”

Abbott said student loan debt, the Affordable Care Act and the National Security Agency scandal may also spur college students to vote in this election.

Lubbock will play a major role in the upcoming election, Abbott said.

As a former Lubbock resident, he said coming to Lubbock feels like going home for an event.

“But more importantly, the people of Lubbock are such a key part to our entire state,” he said. “Look at the farming and ranching that takes place here, look at Texas Tech University and look at the wind energy being produced out here.

You see the pivotal role Lubbock plays for the future of the state of Texas, and that’s why I like to stay so connected.”

Abbott addressed various controversies during his visit.

Last week, Abbott campaigned with musician Ted Nugent across north Texas during

the “Get Out The Vote” tour.

Nugent recently referred to President Barack Obama as a “subhuman mongrel” and has made offensive comments about female politicians and various other individuals, according to an Associated Press article.

“I think what Ted (Nugent) said was offensive, reprehensible and certainly not reflective of the values here in Texas,” Abbott said. “He’s responded to it by apologizing and was rightful in doing so.”

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis criticized Abbott for his relationship with Nugent, who has admitted to having sexual relations with underage girls, according to a Texas Tribune article.

Additionally, Abbott discussed Governor Rick Perry’s statement that he believed in states’ rights to legalize marijuana during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

Abbott said Perry did not explicitly say he believed in decriminalization, and neither politician is in favor of medical marijuana or legalization in the state.

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TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL Greg Abbott speaks to supporters on Tuesday inside Jimenez bakery and restaurant.

bott said. “We’re going to be a whole lot smarter about those who commit crimes where they don’t pose a danger to others. We have different ways of ensuring they’re being held accountable

without spending the money of locking them away.”

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Tech students prepare for annual March for Dimes walk

By KAITLIN BAIN Staff Writer

One in eight babies are born premature, putting them at greater health risks over the course of their lives and forcing their families to make hard decisions on how to save their children.

The March of Dimes event is held yearly to raise money for research devoted

to finding a way to prevent premature births, Juan Munoz, Senior Vice President for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Affairs and the 2014 Tech March for Babies event coordinator, said.

“The March of Dimes was created during the era of Franklin D. Roosevelt,” he said. “He suffered from polio and

couldn’t walk on his own legs. The March of Dimes was created after the war and recession. The idea was that people would contribute a dime for this campaign to raise funds and do research on the cause of polio. Eventually polio was eradicated and the idea was to shift the March of Dimes that was devoted to the cure for polio to research how to ensure healthy births and children.”

Now, every year, according to the March of Dimes website, seven million people across 900 communities join together to fundraise money for the research.

The event has been a part of the West Texas region for quite a long time, Munoz said.

“Texas Tech is the largest university in the region and has the health sciences center,” he said. “Given our important role in the community and our role in

giving medical services, it seems natural to join this national effort.”

Munoz said he has many hopes for the event at Tech this year, including an opportunity for Lubbock families to give back and a chance for students to become involved in the community.

The Tech administration, faculty and staff aim to graduate ethical leaders, he said, and being engaged in programs with great merit, ethical value and that help the community to thrive will contribute to this goal.

“There are many students that may have been premature themselves, they suffer from some kind of typical setback early in life or they have a family member that was premature,” he said. “It’s a way to repay some of those benefits as well as to develop their own leadership skills and abilities.”

The event will be hosted April 26 at

9:30 a.m. at Urbanovsky Park, is open to students and the public and Munoz said he expects several thousand people to attend the event.

The actual march that will take place is not the only attraction that will be featured during the day, he said, but there will also be games, jumpers and presentations from M. Duane Nellis and others.

“It’s a beautiful day to get out and walk the campus,” he said. “Students can come out and walk the campus and help organize teams to fundraise and help others live a full life as well.”

Not only is the opportunity to help others an incentive for students to come out and participate but, according to the Tech March for Babies news release, there will be prizes offered to students in the months leading up to the event as well as at the event.

The prizes include, according to the

release, chances to throw the first pitch at a Tech baseball game, a signed football helmet from Coach Kingsbury and tickets to sit in the Athletic Director’s suite at the first Red Raider football game in 2014.

“We want students to come to give back,” Munoz said, “and have fun while doing it.”

The March for Babies was founded in 1938 to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality and will be celebrating its 76th anniversary this year.

Munoz said he has many hopes for the event this year both for students and Lubbock citizens alike.

“I want people to know that with one small step and one seemingly small contribution such as a dime, you can change the lives of people,” he said. “So be involved in many things greater than yourself.”

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vice-presidential candidate, said she would like to see a convenient and safe bus transportation service.

“I do have an idea on how to help that,” Brannan said. “It’s to bring bikes to our university in a system of where you swipe your Raider Card, take a bike with you and drop it off at your destination.”

Brannan spoke about further involvement of SGA in the Lubbock City Council and the student body, and the importance of Tech being represented in state legislation as well.

Peter Brady, a junior finance major from Plymouth Minn. and external vice-presidential candidate, said he would take the current bus system and further improve its functions.

“This summer while setting the bus routes I will make the process completely transparent,” Brady said.

“Any Texas Tech student can give their input on our bus routes.”

Brady also discussed his intention of creating a bus route system for game days and his desire of Tech creating a stronger relationship with the city of Lubbock.

Stetson Whetstone, a junior restaurant hotel and institutional management major from Austin and

external vice-presidential candidate, said he hopes to create a more bikefriendly campus to alleviate traffic.

“Something I want to work and implement is something called Bike Barns,” Whetstone said. “It would be where you can get your bike fixed and the tools you need.”

Whetstone discussed his desire to further voice student concerns to state legislature and his hope to establish a bond with the Lubbock City Council so that student opinion is voiced.

The graduate vice-presidential candidates were asked questions regarding issues graduate students face.

Florencio Aranda III, a doctoral student in higher learning from Presidio and graduate vice-presidential candidate, said he wants to focus on academic and development opportunities for graduate students.

“By really focusing our attention, maybe providing two or three initiatives that are solely based on academic and professional development are some ways we can start catering and really alleviating the concerns and needs of our graduate student population.

Lack of representation of online graduate students and the reduction

of graduate loans were topics Aranda also discussed.

Pradeep Attaluri, a science graduate student from Fort Worth and graduate vice-presidential candidate, was not able to attend the forum due to a scheduled exam.

Brady provided answers on behalf of Attaluri.

“Pradeep is really passionate about improving graduate life at Texas Tech,” Brady said. “Pradeep feels that one of the best resources to connect with our graduate students this year is through our graduate student organization representative council.”

The presidental candidates closed the debate by discussing their platforms.

Tyler Frevert, a junior finance major from Dallas and presidential candidate, said his platform is distinguished because of the experience his block brings to SGA. “I think something that is really unique about us that for us there really isn’t a transition period,” Frevert said. “I’m able to get out there day one because I already have the connections with administration to make our goals happen.”

Gustavo Chavira, a senior international business and Spanish major from El Paso and presidential candidate, said his platform is unique because his bloc is a grassroots group.

“We are a grassroots movement because we are here not to bring in the shiny things everyone wants,” Chavira said. “We are here to bring real solutions to problems we are facing right now.”

Hayden Hatch, a junior political science major from Lubbock and presidential candidate, said his platform is different from the others because he is looking to proactively revise current bus routes.

“I believe I have the only block that is dealing with the bus system the way we are,” he said. “I would like to see some of those original bus routes continue and go through campus from off campus.”

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Shackelford also spoke about his hope of growing student interactions with SGA through first year programs and initiatives that promote bringing more recognition of SGA to the student body.

BaLeigh Waldrop, a junior accounting major from Hobbs N.M. and internal vice-presidential candidate, said she hopes to encourage SGA senators to reach out to students outside SGA. “I want senators to actually talk to students in a normal setting and see what they want changed,” Waldrop said.

Waldrop discussed at the forum her Mix it Six program that would provide students and organizations a chance to meet with SGA senators before a senate meeting to discuss their concerns.

The external vice-presidential candidates were asked questions regarding the Tech transportation system.

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Women’s studies hosts Rape Culture event

By KAITLIN BAIN Staff Writer

One in five women have been raped in their lifetimes, and one in 71 men have experienced this same fate.

The Texas Tech women’s studies program hosted a paneled rape culture event Tuesday in the Student Union building, Patricia Earl, unit coordinator and academic adviser said.

“Today students experience some of the highest rates of sexual assault,” she said. “Violence, stress, fear and mental health challenges often follow and we want this event to help combat that.”

The event was free and open to the public, according to a TechAnnounce.

It focused on the facilities and opportunities open to Tech students but was also relevant to faculty and staff that may be going through the same situations, Lawrence Schovanec, Tech provost, said.

“I think it’s important to talk to students about this,” he said, “but it’s also important to note that sexual assault does happen to faculty and staff as well.”

The panel included Amy Murphy, dean of students, and representatives from university housing, the student counseling center and the women’s studies program.

Tech has it’s own team of sexual assault investigators, Tech Police Department Captain David Parker, said.

“Victims sometimes feel like they are re-victimized by the court system,”

he said. “You have to remember these trials depend on a jury. Whether it’s a grand jury or not, the trial requires the jury to look at the evidence and decide, without a reasonable doubt, that the person is guilty and should be convicted.”

After the assault is initially reported, any possible tangible evidence is collected, Parker said.

After there is a procedure done by a sexual assault nurse examiner, he said, they collect specific forensic evidence to be given to officials at the Rape Crisis Center to be sent to the state for testing.

“After all the evidence is collected,” he said, “the case is then assigned to an investigator whose job it is to collect enough evidence that the case can be presented in courts without reasonable doubt.”

He said this is one of the hardest parts about the process, because investigators have to follow the rules of both the university and the courts.

These two procedures do not often work together, as the university is required to complete the investigation, discipline and appeals within the course of 60 days, he said, while the case may take 18 months to two years in the court system.

“Often times we can’t release the evidence to the university early because they are a third party,” he said.

“This makes it harder to accomplish things in 60 days but has to be done because releasing the evidence early could affect the court trial.”

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LAWRENCE SCHOVANEC, PROVOST and Senior Vice President, speaks about how to counteract rape culture during a panel discussion in the Escondido Theater of the Student Union Building on Tuesday.

There is a solution in the works, he said.

The offices of the university and title nine courts have been meeting

to discuss procedure changes so that the university can work alongside the courts.

“This change would help us a lot,”

he said. “If it does change, we will be better suited to both protect the victim and catch the criminal.”

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Off-campus housing sees record leasing season

By KAYLIN MCDERMETT Staff Writer

Off-campus housing sites across Lubbock are seeing a surge in lease signings for Tech students looking to move in for the fall 2014 semester.

Different apartment complexes across Lubbock have taken notice of the increased demand and have been working to keep up with the number of students walking through their doors.

Gates Gibson, leasing specialist at University Pointe, said this year he has seen a record number of students signing leases for the fall.

“This is probably one of our fastest-leasing years,” he said.

“We are, I believe, 100 leases ahead of where we were last year.

We already have one of our floor styles fully leased for next year.”

Derek Henneman, leasing manager at University Courtyard, is also reporting a large increase in total leases from this time last year.

“At this time, it’s about twice the amount we saw last year,” he said. “Traffic is insane.”

Henneman said this increase in demand is due to both the increased enrollment of freshmen this year and the promoted advertising at the housing fair and

across campus.

“I think it’s the influx of freshmen students,” he said. “The housing fairs and Texas Tech has given us a lot of opportunities to advertise on campus. We were able to really get in there and spread the word this year.”

Henneman said the competitive housing market in Lubbock plays a part in the number of students interested in living off campus. The price-dependent market attracts students on a fixed income who are looking for good deals.

“The market is interesting,” he said. “Here in Lubbock, students have so many options. Lubbock is an extremely price-driven market.

Students want lower rates and are willing to make sacrifices to help with the cost of living.”

Off-campus apartments are not the only living options seeing an influx of new potential residents. Cottages and townhomes are also seeing an increase of leases this season.

Christian Savoie, community coordinator at The Republic, said students are also flocking to sign a lease for their cottages.

“Right now, we are at over 50 percent capacity and it’s only February,” he said. “Everywhere is seeing the same thing.”

When choosing a home, each

Outdoor Pursuits Center to host biking trip The landscape of West Texas is largely composed of flat plains with little elevation change.

Lubbock’s lack of mountains can make mountain biking locally difficult for Texas Tech students.

Lawrence Ingerly, the marketing manager for the Outdoor Pursuits Center, said the OPC plans various trips outside of Lubbock to give Tech students the chance to mountain bike on different trails.

“The OPC plans trips for students every semester to locations such as Palo Duro and Abilene,” he said. “Abilene is still pretty flat, but it has rocky trails and is only three hours away.”

The OPC is leading a mountain biking trip to Abilene March 1, where the group will ride the 13-mile Buck Creek Mountain Biking Trails, according to the OPC website.

While the trails are more challenging than the ones closer to Lubbock, Ingerly said, the trip is still an introductory level trip.

“There are a lot of first timers who come on the trips,” he said.

“The OPC provides lessons to the new riders before the group heads out on the trails.”

Today is the last day to register for the Buck Creek trip, according to the OPC website, and the late deadline fee of $45 covers transportation, instruction and lunch and snacks for the day.

The OPC has many other scheduled trips students can register for throughout the semester involving mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and kayaking, according to the OPC website.

“Members of the OPC aim to share what they love with people who wouldn’t try an activity otherwise,” Ingerly said. “Some may never do an activity again on their own.”

According to the OPC website, necessary equipment is included in the trip fees for activities such as rock climbing and kayaking, and mountain bikes can be rented for those who need them.

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student is interested in different amenities and features to coordinate with their specific tastes.

Madison Miller, a junior restaurant, hotel and institutional management major from Houston, said she had many desires when it came to finding the perfect apartment or cottage.

“The most important thing is feeling like the area is safe,” she said. “Then, of course, the price and amenities are really what makes or breaks the deal.”

Leasing offices are encouraging prospective residents to make decisions and act quickly to be able to guarantee their home for next year.

Gibson said the main benefit of coming in early is securing the room and roommates desired.

“If you come in earlier, you guarantee yourself a spot,” he said.

“We can almost guarantee you living with your friends, and you’re going to get the better apartments and select what floor and room.

I definitely encourage students to come in as soon as they can.”

Henneman said the earlier

students act, the more likely they are to get the best apartment and deals.

“Really the earlier the better,” he said. “The best incentives are going to be offered earlier — better rates, more options.”

Several housing communities are offering deals to students who sign earlier. Many are waiving security deposits and application fees. Others are offering free furniture packages, which allow students to move into a fully furnished apartment or townhome at no extra charge.

Miller said no matter where you look, there are many different options available for homes that cater to students’ budgets and desires.

“I felt like all of the apartments really catered to the fact that we are young, price-conscious students,” she said. “The apartments really have everything a student not only needs, but wants too.

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Women should stand out, not conform to societal norm Lauren Gudgel comfortable and safe. There generally is no ridicule in the back seat of life.

Spring break is coming up in just a few short weeks. The local gyms, tanning salons and Victoria’s Secret swimsuit areas are swamped with college age girls readying themselves for a week of fun, sun and too much alcohol.

This is the ultimate time when I can see women are conforming.

Social media is drowned with updates about how “relaxing” it is to be in a tanning bed, and how cute their tan lines are.

Tanning beds are proven killers

— it’s evident to anyone with access to Yahoo.com that tanning beds can cause skin cancer. Still, women faithfully strip down to their skivvies and allow themselves to be burned alive because society tells us that to be beautiful one must be tan.

W h a t ’s wrong with b e i n g d i f f e re n t ? Wo m e n screamed for equality from men, but why does that mean we all have to be equal to each other? In today’s society, college girls who don’t have brown riding boots and long tshirts are considered weird and out of touch.

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It’s unfortunate that America, and much of the rest of the world, is appearance driven ...

America should prioritize world events At 5.8783 degrees N, 66.2036 degrees W, barricades of debris are built, constructed by 1,000 protesters, with rocks and bottles hurled in a fury of opposition against National Guardsmen. 6,236 miles away, 50 police officers are held captive while rioters storm an interior ministry building. One day’s trip from there, approximately 1,504 miles, a flood of 500,000 desperate people abandon their homes for safety in the surrounding countries of Turkey and Lebanon.

In the United States, a red carpet has begun to roll in honor of our finest entertainers.

In the midst of three tumultuous civil wars, Oscar season has sprung. The media coverage of the governmental revolutions in Venezuela, Ukraine and Syria will soon be hushed by the Hollywood elites’ vanity affairs, their time to shine even more brightly than usual as they celebrate each other for the sake of … each other.

The whole world will be waiting at dusk for the limos to come rolling in, the designer gowns to be praised and critiqued and most especially for the defining moments of entertainment history — like the unforgettable tumble taken by Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence at last year’s Academy Awards. The theatrical stage, or more accurately, pedestal, will come head to head with the political world stage as March turns our attention to the frivolities of America’s consumer culture.

In recent days, the ongoing violence in Caracas has reached a frightening height as President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist sup-

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porters attempt to bury the militant opposition movement. In a massive rally against Maduro’s government, previous presidential candidate Henrique Capriles motivated the crowd by inspiring persistence against the government in the hopes that issues such as Venezuela’s escalating crime and inflation rates would be addressed. Following the imprisonment of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, Venezuelans have grown increasingly divided, with Maduro supporters filling the presidential palace to hear him speak.

“This elected president, the son of Chavez, is going to keep protecting the people,” Maduro said.

In war-torn Kiev, President Viktor Yanukovych’s political rule fueled protestors to reoccupy the capital’s central square.

The EuroMaiden protest movement has escalated to the likes of an invasion of a prosecutor’s office, and in opposition, the police have used stun grenades and water cannons to counterattack 25,000 protestors.

The European Union and United Nations have struggled to secure a compromise between Yanukovych and the anti-government Ukrainians, but the president appears to have no desire to broker peace with the rebels, especially after he dropped the Association Agreement made by the EU in favor of Vladmir Putin’s $15 million aid offer.

The Crimean region’s head of parliament, Vladimir Constantinov, spoke of a secession in a Russian radio interview.

“The entire situation is heading that way,” he said.

But Syria’s palpable unrest — well-documented by the media since its start — has morphed

No one wants to indulge in a party we weren’t invited to, especially if it means losing sight of our values.

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into a despairingly hopeless situation. A failed second session in Geneva, held to establish a settlement for the ravaged country’s civil war, marked the desperation in which the Syrian people continue to live.

According to The Economist, Syrian President Bashar Assad’s negotiating team was supposed to enter into talks of a transitional government to ease rebel conflicts. With this concept abandoned, Assad’s army, backed

by Hezbollah, continues to reign terror over its own people.

In the latest attack, a barrel bomb decimated the village of Mzairib, taking 18 lives.

The Syrian government is also dangerously close to missing its midyear deadline to destroy its chemical weaponry, relinquishing only 11 percent in three shipments as of Feb. 14.

And yet, with these territories in mind, I’m conflicted.

The time has come to host Oscar night, settle down with popcorn and friends and watch our favorite actors and ac tresses be rewarded for playing make-believe. Displayed prominently on my calendar, this ceremonious event was once something to anticipate for weeks, then to gossip over in the following months.

Advantageous design houses have begun their rituals, snatching coveted airtime to display their talent on America’s most glamorous, only to be ridiculed

by Joan Rivers post-red carpet.

What was an annual occasion for lavish engagement between worldwide audiences and their respective TV screens has certainly lost its tantalizing appeal in the face of bigger events.

If watching some of the wealthiest talents in our nation overshadows — even for an evening — the more critical happenings in the world, we must ask ourselves what that says of our society. No one wants to indulge in a party we weren’t invited to, especially if it means losing sight of our values. The question remains as conflicts rage on around the world and Ellen DeGeneres prepares jokes for the majority of America’s ear.

EDITORIAL BOARD

By ALEX MEYER

The Daily COUgar (U. hOUsTOn)

True, I own a pair of boots, but unless it’s below 50 degrees, there’s no chance I’ll break them out, and if you see me wearing them with a large t-shirt and leggings, call a doctor.

Somehow I’m looked down on because I don’t look like the rest of the girls. Instead of conforming, I enjoy getting dressed in the morning. I adore standing out in a crowd because I d o n ’t l o o k like everyone else. This could easily be transported into the men’s crowd, too. One doesn’t need to wear pastel shorts and Sperrys to be

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very year about this time, I am forced to realize that I live in a mediocre world, surrounded by women who want to look and act just like every other woman.

New York Fashion Week has come and gone, and yet it doesn’t seem as though anyone, at least here on the Texas Tech campus, has taken any inspiration.

Most of us have Pinterest accounts with boards presenting our ideal clothing, workout regimen and inspirational quotes, yet we still make no effort to really be the person we imagine ourselves to be.

Many young women are so terrified to step out of their comfort zone because ridicule will come in the blink of an eye. Instead of facing that fear and stepping out as a confident young woman, countless ladies take the backseat where it is

successful in life.

Why do I feel like one in a million and not in the good way?

However, this isn’t about me.

I’ve accepted that I will probably always be the more dressed up person in class, but what about life in general?

Recently I was applying for a new job and in the application it was stated, “Please come to interview dressed professionally.”

Why should this be stated at all?

Because young women think because they look like everybody else that their future employer will see them as modern, comfortable, approachable and can obviously work well in a group, given that they look just like their group.

While you may have a great personality, are qualified and are outgoing, your potential employer may not see you that way.

He or she may see you as a person

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who conforms easily, won’t stick up for yourself and may not come into work when there’s a party down in the Depot District.

It’s unfortunate that America, and much of the rest of the world, is appearance driven, but it’s a fact that isn’t going to go away any time soon. The feminism fight probably isn’t going to ever end either. We as women will most likely always have to fight for equality in all things.

However it’s time to change the way we do it: by being individuals rather than a mob.

Instead of conforming to mediocrity, strive for unusual excellence. In the words of model Dita von Teese, “Ignore the critics, only mediocrity is safe from ridicule.”

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By Luke Watson

America must support democracy, nations striving for it

By RACHAEL MONTGOMERY The OklahOma Daily (U. OklahOma)

After months of protesting and dismay, the parliament of Ukraine, now dominated by the opposition party, ousted President Viktor Yanukovych from office. Shortly thereafter, interim presidential authority was given to parliamentary speaker Oleksandr Turchinov, who is a member of the opposition party.

While the ousting of Yanukovych lead to the release of political prisoners including Yulia Tymoshenko, former Prime Minister and leader of Ukraine’s 2004 Orange Revolution, this bold act could potentially divide the country instead of uniting it with the European Union.

Protests of up to half a million people began taking place in Kiev in November 2013 when Yanukovych renounced an “association agreement” with the European Union and opted for a “customs union” with Russia instead.

The death toll among protestors has

already reached 82.

However, there are still parts of Ukraine, such as the southern city Crimea, that oppose Ukraine’s economic ties and potential entrance into the European Union and would rather maintain a close connection with “Mother Russia.”

The situation in Ukraine may seem remote and insignificant to us, but that is far from true. As we’ve seen in Egypt and Libya, most protests that culminate in the overthrow of a powerful governmental figure don’t end well and either directly or indirectly leave a mark on the global community.

According to U.S. national security adviser Susan E. Rice, “this is about whether the people of Ukraine have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations and be democratic and be part of Europe, which they choose to be.”

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extreme and, for the most part, remote.

That’s because it is not typical that we hear about mass protests in the U.S., much less those resulting in casualties.

However, for countries seeking democracy and simple day-to-day freedoms, protesting is a way of life. Many see it as a duty, comparable to voting.

We have seen this scenario time and time again. A peaceful resolution is rare in a country torn between the opposition and the party in power, and although the situation in Ukraine is in its infancy, dramatic changes can occur at the drop of a hat.

It is our duty as citizens of a democratic country to be aware of countries such as Ukraine, Egypt and Libya that seek to promote democracy and basic rights. Although we should, by no means, poke our noses into situations we should have no involvement in, we should seek to extend our support in any way possible to those who fight for something so important that we so often take for granted.

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Tech students talk responsibilities of owning dogs

By TAYLOR PEACE Staff Writer

A dog comes with much joy in many cases, but can also be a huge commitment one must be prepared for.

Nicole Yorba, a senior public relations major from Southlake, said she has three dogs living in her apartment, but she has one, a black labrador and rottweiler mix named Dooley, she calls her own.

“Having this dog is the best thing in the whole entire world,” she said.

“I don’t know what I would do without my girl.”

She said she loves her dog more than anything and loves how Dooley completely understands her.

Dooley will cry when Yorba cries or is happy when Yorba is happy, she said, and she fully feels Yorba’s every emotion.

“She is truly my best friend,” Yorba said. “I treat her like she is my whole world because I am her whole world.”

Yorba said although she loves her dog, a huge amount of responsibility goes into taking care of it.

Rooster and Beau, the other two dogs that live with Yorba, are sweethearts too, she said.

“But when they all three get together, they are crazy and loud as heck,” Yorba said. “Plus, they all shed a little bit so putting their shedding together adds up to so much, it’s ridiculous.”

Yorba said owning a dog is not only a lot to take care of but is also costly.

She said she spends about $60 on food and $20 on other random items such as treats and toys every month.

“Having a dog is a lot of work,” Yorba said. “Especially having a big dog that needs to be walked and needs much attention.”

If one is truly ready to dedicate their lives to owning a dog, then she believes it would be a great choice for them, she said.

As long as they are determined to take very good care of their dogs and not disregard them in anyway, she said they should be good to go.

“Dogs need unconditional love and support just like we do,” Yorba said. “If we don’t give that in return or take care of them properly, then

why would you want to get one in the first place?”

People don’t realize how much dogs love their owners, she said.

Dogs play around and have their own fun, she said, but they need their human in order to be happy.

“When a dog looks at their owner, they have that feeling of being in love,” Yorba said. “That would make anyone’s heart melt.”

Yorba said she believes it takes a specific person to own a dog.

Not everyone is cut out for the work or is willing to put forth the effort, she said.

“Don’t get a dog if you don’t want to spend your time, money and effort to make that dog’s life special,” Yorba said. “You should not own a dog if you feel you might neglect it in any way.”

Taran Hulsey, a junior media strategies major from Weatherford, said the day she bought her chihuahua-dachshund mix, Cooper, was the day her life changed for the better.

Hulsey said getting Cooper was the best decision she ever made and she would not take it back for the world.

“I thought I wasn’t ready for that type of commitment yet, being a cheerleader and having to do school and everything,” Hulsey said, “but once I had him in my arms on the car ride home, I knew I had made the greatest decision of my life.”

Even though having a dog takes up much time and is expensive, it is completely worth it, Hulsey said.

She said having a life companion who will always look up to you and be by your side is definitely worth the commitment.

“I would tell anyone that wants a dog to get one,” Hulsey said. “As long as you know what you are committing to, then it will be a lifechanging experience for anyone.”

She said it gets tough at times when she has a full schedule of cheer practice and school in one day, but she still has to find time for Cooper’s sake.

Hulsey said she feels horrible and guilty knowing Cooper is at home alone, she said.

“Having a dog is one heck of a job, but it is definitely worth it in my eyes,” Hulsey said. “That little thing

I call my child has won my heart.”

Courtney Cauthen, a senior public relations major from Flower Mound, said her boxer, Cannon, is her best friend.

One thing that makes Cannon stand out among others dogs is only having three legs.

Cauthen said in December of last year, she was at home studying for exams on dead day. She opened the front door to let her boyfriend in and the next thing she knew, 7-monthold Cannon ran out into the street.

“He always ran into the street because he was young and so full of energy,” Cauthen said. “He always thought we were playing when we would go outside.”

What Cauthen thought was just another typical day turned into tragedy within minutes.

Cauthen said as she tried to yell at him to get inside, she heard the roaring of a truck coming towards them in the distance.

“I could hear the truck approaching, so I screamed for Cannon to get out of the road,” Cauthen said.

“Then all I saw was the truck go past and Cannon was gone.”

Cauthen said it was the most horrific moment in her life.

Not knowing what to do, Cauthen said she ran into the house screaming for help.

“All of a sudden, Cannon comes sprinting into the house yelping with his leg dragging behind him,” Cauthen said. “It looked like a murder scene. There was blood everywhere.

All over the floors, the couch, the table — it was insane.”

Cauthen and her boyfriend grabbed Cannon and put him in the car, holding Cannon’s leg with a shirt trying to get the blood to stop gushing, she said.

Once they arrived at the emergency vet clinic, veterinarians immediately took Cannon back and helped the dog become stable again.

“She explained how bad of shape Cannon was in,” Cauthen said.

“That was when we received the news that they would have to amputate his leg.”

It broke Cauthen’s heart knowing what Cannon was going through, she said.

She said she was devastated and heartbroken all at the same time,

knowing how much pain he was in.

“I thought I was going to have to teach him how to walk again and had no idea what I had coming for me,” Cauthen said.

After a couple of days, Cauthen went back to pick Cannon up after his surgery.

She said she would never forget what happened the day she went to get him.

“I thought I was going to have to carry him out,” she said, “but I looked down and Cannon was already walking all by himself.”

Cauthen said everyone began to clap as Cannon successfully walked out of the hospital, and they were in shock at how quickly he learned to take care of himself.

He has always been a champ, she said, but they realized how strong he actually was.

“It gives me chills just thinking about it,” Cauthen said. “It was absolutely amazing.”

Cauthen said Cannon’s accident, even though it has cost her an incredible amount in expenses, has definitely taught her a lot about life and appreciation for the people around her.

She said she feels like the accident was a blessing in disguise.

“He has taught me to be patient and to appreciate who and what I have,” Cauthen said.

He constantly is surprising her with everything he is still able to do, regardless of only have three legs, she said.

He is goofy, loving and even incredibly fast, Cauthen said.

“I even try to race him on the roof and he still beats me,” she said. “I think everything that has happened to him gives him character and has made us grow such a stronger bond.”

Cauthen said if she could take the accident back, she definitely would due to all the pain Cannon went through, but it doesn’t take away from him living a normal life.

Even though Cannon might be a little different, she said she thinks he likes the attention.

“I can’t take that guy anywhere without someone complimenting him,” Cauthen said. “Cannon is my best friend and I wouldn’t trade him for the world.”

Tech to participate in Collegiate Day of Prayer

By HANNAH HIPP Staff Writer

Heads will be bowed across the nation during the Collegiate Day of Prayer Thursday.

Jill Hurley, executive director of prayer organization Tech 24/7, said the goal of the day is to have students at every four-year university in America praying.

“If you study the histories of significant moves of God in America,” Hurley said, “many of them started on college campuses and started when groups of students would gather together and pray and ask God to move on behalf of their campus.

The Canyon Room in the Student Union Building will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for students to walk through and pray whenever they would like, she said.

Students are welcome to pray about whatever they would like, Hurley said, but there will be suggested prayer topics as well.

“We will have some guided prayers that will have listed what we are asking for students to pray for through part of the time,” Hurley said.

The day focuses on college students because they are at an important and fragile time of their lives, she said, and they need all the support and encouragement they can get.

Hurley said it is especially important because college students are being trained educationally to be the future leaders of the world.

“By surrounding them in prayer, I believe it will make a difference,” she said.

According to the website for the Collegiate Day of Prayer, there have been campuses adopted to be prayed over in all 50 states.

The first prayer movement took place during the Second Great Awakening in the late 1700’s and has been going strong ever since in some part of the nation or another, according to the website.

“Our goal for the day is to give college students a hunger where they’re more interested in participating in prayer,” Hurley said, “and also they will see the

effectiveness of prayer and that it does change things.”

The four-year universities can adopt smaller schools in their area to pray for, according to the website.

Hurley said while other campuses are not hosting any events for the day, Tech wants to work with students from as many campuses as possible.

“We will be encouraging students that come to pray for all college students in the area,” she said.

Representatives will be present from groups such as Tech 24/7, Cru, Awaken Lubbock and the Catholic Student Association.

Each group is given one hour during which they lead the students in prayer and try to meet the needs of the students that are present, Rick Mitchell, college pastor for Awaken Lubbock, said.

“There may be specific things that we are asked to pray for each hour that we’ll focus on,” Mitchell said. “We’ll lead the group in prayer and there may be some worship that takes place as well.”

Mitchell participated in the event last year and said there was a good attendance throughout the day, which he hopes will happen this year as well.

Students are welcome to attend on a come-and-go basis, Mitchell said, and can bring any prayer requests they have.

“We would love for students to come check it out,” Mitchell said. “If there are any kind of personal needs that we could pray with them about, we would be more than happy to do that.”

While the praying takes place in the span of one day, Mitchell said the focus will be on what will happen throughout the whole school year.

The focuses will be on unity amongst the campus ministries and followers of Christ on campus, and praying for people to come to know Christ in their life, he said.

“We believe that prayer changes things,” Mitchell said, “and we believe our prayers will have an effect on the campus of Texas Tech.” ➤➤hhipp@dailytoreador.com

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MANY STUDENTS ADOPT dogs while in college. Courtney Cauthen, a junior public relations major from Flower Mound, has had her dog, Cannon, for over a year.

Cauthen said whether someone has a dog with three legs, one with any medical condition or one that is perfectly healthy and in good condition, having a dog in general is hard work.

She said she is thankful Cannon is in her life and if anyone has the

opportunity to get a dog, they should take it.

“There’s nothing like coming home to your best friend,” Cauthen said. “Just seeing his face and his little tail wag when I walk in always makes my day.” ➤➤kbain@dailytoreador.com

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Lady Raiders rise, Red Raiders slide On Feb. 18, the Red Raiders and Lady Raiders were both ranked No. 17 in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The unity in the rankings did not remain for this week.

The Lady Raiders ascended five spots in the rankings, while the Red Raiders did the exact opposite, dropping to No. 22, according to a news release from Texas Tech athletics. Tech is now one of only two track and field programs entering the Big 12 Conference Championships with both its men and women’s teams in the top 25.

The Big 12 program to join Tech in this honor is Texas with its men ranked No. 17 and women ranked No. five, according to the USTFCCCA.

T h e N o . 1 2 r a n k i n g o ccupied by the Lady Raiders is the highest ranking they have earned since week five of the 2012 season.

Sophomore hurdler and jumper Le’Tristan Pledger completed a jump of 20 feet nine inches Saturday at the Alex Wilson Invitational before the rankings came out Tuesday.

The jump is the longest indoor jump by a Lady Raider in more than eight years, according to the release.

Pledger’s jump gives her two top-eight marks nationally because she set a new school record of 8.07 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles at the Masked Rider Open.

Pledger was not the only Lady Raider to earn first place

at the invitational. The women’s 4x400 relay of senior sprinter Amoy Blake, junior sprinter Christen Rivers, junior sprinter Montenae Roye-Speight and junior sprinter Cierra White clocked a time of 3:34:12 to reach the finish line first.

Despite the Red Raiders experiencing a dip in the rankings, they still have four athletes in the top 16 nationally in their events, according to the release.

Three of those athletes are junior jumper Jacorian Duffield and sophomore jumper Bradley Adkins, who are the top two jumpers in the conference, and junior thrower Kole Weldon ranked fifth nationally after his school-record throw of 65 feet 11.75 inches. ➤➤dhaile@dailytoreador.com

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Basketball↵

We’ve talked about that all along.

If you treat life well, treat the game right and you play it the right way, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 good things will happen. I’m proud of our guys, great win for our kids.”

According to a Tech Athletics With a win over the Red Raiders, Kansas State coach Bruce Weber has news release, Kansas State ended 46 victories with the Wildcats and a 6-game road-losing streak on the passed Lon Kruger for the most wins season and leads the all-time series by a head coach in his first 2 seasons in 22-10 against the Red Raiders.

Although Tech went on a 9-0 school history, according to a Kansas run to take the lead 56-54 late in the State news release.

Weber said he was proud of the game, Smith said it’s tough to see any way his team handled adversity and positives after the loss.

“It’s hard to find,” he said. “I commended the Wildcats on their think our guys worked hard tonight. defensive effort.

“It was a good win for us,” he Again we talk about playing tough, said. “A lot of things didn’t go being aggressive and I thought we well throughout the game. We were that way. But we don’t seem to kept talking about how bad do be playing very smart. The toughness you want it. Keep believing and part, even that I’m questioning.

“When you miss 12 shots in the good things will happen.

“Our guys did a great job on the paint and you’re avoiding contact defensive end down the stretch. We the way we did tonight, it tells me made the plays and the ball bounced something about your lack in toughour way. The ball will bounce your ness. We do a good job of coming way if you have a good attitude. back, but when you’re behind, that’s

what you do. We got ourselves back in the game and we’d do something dumb again. That’s life, you got to figure some things out.”

Although the outcome wasn’t what Red Raider fans were wanting, Tech students broke a Big 12 Conference student-attendance record with 6,086 students at the game.

Weber said Red Raider basketball is noticeably different after one year and he thinks very highly of coach Smith.

“Tubby’s done a great job here,” he said. “These guys play hard, they compete every game. The place is energized. Last year we played here, maybe a couple thousand people and you could hear each other talk.

Now, you had students there. You got a great person in coach Smith heading your program. I hope the best for him. Obviously we want to beat him, but you can’t get a better person in our business that everyone respects.” ➤➤rrose@dailytoreador.com

Altuve has been bright spot during tough seasons Bakery apologizes for bad taste Pistorius cookies KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Jose leagues he’s been a really good player.

Houston’s rebuilding plan is to Altuve has been one of the rare bright spots for the Houston Astros the past improve the team by developing homegrown talent, and Altuve is an example two seasons.

This year, the 23-year-old second of success. He was signed by the Astros baseman is hoping his contributions as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela in 2007 and spent 3 1/2 years in the finally help the Astros win.

“I think every process is going minors proving that his 5-foot-5 frame to be difficult when it’s going to be wouldn’t be a problem in the majors. In 2011, he successful in the made the end,” Altuve said. jump from “I think we’re goDouble-A ing the right way.

Corpus We had problems Christi to with winning, but Houston I don’t think this after playyear we’re going just 35 ing to have that games at problem.” that level In his secand never ond full season looked in the majors back. in 2013, Altuve He apled Houston’s peared in everyday players 57 games in batting averfor the age (.283), hits JOSE ALTUVE Astros af(177), stolen SECOND BASEMAN ter his call bases (35) and HOUSTON ASTROS up that tied Chris Carter season for the most runs and hit .276, finally quieting doubters scored by an Astro (64).

“When you play at the level that who’d long told him he was too small he’s been able to play since the day he to play in the big leagues. arrived at the major leagues, it almost A year later, he became a quality seems like he’s been around a little defender at second base and hit .290 bit longer than he’s actually been with 34 doubles and 33 stolen bases to around,” manager Bo Porter said. earn a trip the All-Star game.

“But he’s one of those guys that from The Astros rewarded Altuve for his the moment he arrived in the big play last summer when they signed him

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I think we’re going the right way. We had problems with winning, but I don’t think this year we’re going to have that problem.

to a four-year, $12.5 million contract extension which goes through 2017 and includes team options for the following two seasons.

Altuve has always been an overachiever on the field. This season Porter has seen him develop in other ways as well.

“He’s actually been exerting himself from a leadership standpoint,” Porter said. “He may be quiet ... in certain segments, but he’s not afraid to get up in front of his teammates and talk to his teammates one-onone. He has taken his game to the next level as far as accountability and doing everything he can to help this team win baseball games.”

Altuve smiles at the mention of all the key prospects that should start arriving in Houston this season and in the next couple of years and said “he can’t wait to see them in the big leagues.”

Altuve remembers watching the Astros in 2005 when they made their only World Series appearance and is focused on helping Houston build that kind of team again. He knows the change won’t happen overnight for this team which has lost 100 games in each of the last three seasons. But he believes things will be much better in 2014.

“That’s what we’re trying to do what now,” he said. “We’re in the process but we’re going a good way. When all those guys get to the big leagues along with all the guys that are already here and we pull the team together we’re going to be really good.”

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RIGHT: TEXAS TECH guard Randy Onwuasor looks for an open teammate during the game against Kansas State Tuesday in the United Spirit Arena. The Red Raiders lost to the Wildcats 60-56.

BOTTOM: TEXAS TECH coach Tubby Smith talks to his team during a timeout during the Red Raiders’ 60-56 loss against Kansas State Tuesday in the United Spirit Arena.

TEXAS TECH FORWARD Jordan Tolbert looks for a shot around Kansas State defenders on Tuesday in the United Spirit Arena. The Red Raiders lost to the Wildcats 60-56.