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Center to offer free breast exams In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the UH Health Center will offer free breast exams to UH faculty, staff and students from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and again on Oct. 21 at the UH Health Center. The brief visit will include a quick review of medical history and then a breast exam. “The nurse practitioner will meet with them and do the (breast) exam and offer any follow up or referral if needed,” Chief Nurse Laura Moore said. Walk-ins are welcome. A valid photo ID is required at check-in. For more information, contact the UH Health Center at 713-743-5151. — Naheeda Sayeeduddin/The Daily Cougar
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Students hold food drive The Graduate College of Social Work Student Association is collecting food items to benefit the Jewish Community Center-Houston’s “Meals on Wheels” program. Collection bins for food have been placed near the elevators on the first floor of the Social Work Building, and contributions should be: easily opened, commercially produced, single-serving, non-perishable and ready-to-eat. The food drive ends Friday. For more information, go to www.jcchouston.org. — Sara Nichols/The Daily Cougar Got an item for Newsline? Let us know! E-mail newsline@thedailycougar.com
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THE DAILY COUGAR According to Shuhab Khan, Jersey Village is sinking. Khan, an associate professor of geology, along with UH geology professor Kevin Burke and former UH Ph.D. student Richard
Engelkemeir, recently published a study in Tectonophysics detailing nearly a decade’s worth of data measuring the elevation of a variety of locations throughout the Houston area. The data, spanning 1995 to 2005, shows that a large portion of northwestern Harris County is subsiding, with the points in Jersey Village sinking the fastest at a rate of up to 2 inches per year, Khan said. “Usually, we’re talking only a few millimeters a year,” he said. “This is a significant change.” Khan names the withdrawal of
groundwater as a likely culprit. “Because GPS can pinpoint location with millimeter precision, it is an excellent tool to measure even the most subtle changes over time in the ground,” Khan said ! ! Shuhab Khan in a UH news release. “The most likely reason for the sinking of Jersey Village is the withdrawal of water SINKING continues on page 8
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Red flags raised on abuse Campaign to focus on characteristics of abusers, many forms behavior takes Michelle Reed
THE DAILY COUGAR Domestic violence in a relationship can be a haunting act usually unnoticed by many people, which allows room for more skeletons to sleep inside the closet of a domestically abused victim. In an effort to clean out those skeletons and observe Domestic Violence Awareness month, the Women’s Resource Center will promote the fight against domestic violence with the Red Flag Campaign. “Many people are not aware of the ‘red flags’ of dating violence, believing instead that such things are just normal or that (it) is a natural part of a woman’s life,” Beverly McPhail, director of UH’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC), said in an e-mail. Starting today, the campaign will post mysterious red flags around the UH campus. Posters describing ‘red flag’ behaviors, with a neighboring white flag to indicate how a domestic abuse victim can find help, will also be posted. A major emphasis of the campaign will be to show that domestic abuse is more than just a physical act. “Many times, when people think of domestic violence or dating relationship violence, they think of physical violence,” McPhail said. “However, domestic violence also includes sexual, emotional and economic abuse. “We want to educate the campus community about dating violence, and build a culture on campus where such violence and behavior is not tolerated.” UH’s Counseling and Psychological Services, one of the groups taking part in the campaign, will be around to discuss counseling services for students in need. “Through the counseling process,
The Women’s Resource Center relocated in December of last year from the UC-Satellite to room 279A in the University Center. | Hiba Adi/The Daily Cougar therapists can help individuals by validating their experiences and help them understand what healthy relationships look like,” CAPS Assessment Fellow Courtney Chambless said in an e-mail. Victims feel as if they cannot leave their partners because they begin to believe that they deserved the abuse, Chambless said, and therefore, have negative selfevaluations of their selves. “Therapists recognize that leaving an abusive partner is not easy and that there are many factors that can keep an individual in a relationship,” Chambless said. These factors can range from money, children, stability or self-esteem as well as many others. “Therapists can assist clients in brainstorming solutions to these problems and developing a crisis safety plan,” Chambless said. For many universities, having a counseling and resource center helps more
victims find the comfort that they have been searching for. “CAPS offer a place for abuse victims to explore the effects of domestic violence without the fear of judgment or abandonment,” Chambless said. Since domestic violence also affects men, CAPS offers couples counseling in which therapists will help the couples come up with better communication strategies. “The important part about the counseling process is to facilitate insight into how each couples words and actions affect their partner and then assist them in developing new strategies so that each member gets their needs met without hurting or infringing on the rights of the other person,” Chambless said. Despite being a resource center for women, McPhail says that the WRC is open to men seeking information as well. VIOLENCE continues on page 8
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The following is a partial report of campus crime between Oct. 5 and Saturday. All information is selected from the files of the UH Police Department. The information in bold indicates when the event was reported to UHPD and the event’s location. Information or questions regarding the cases below should be directed to UHPD at (713) 743-0600.
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Burglary of a Motor Vehicle – Oct. 5, 1:35 p.m. – Lot 16 F — A faculty member reported that someone entered his unattended, unsecured vehicle and stole his parking permit hang tag. There are no suspects. Theft – Oct. 5, 3:45 p.m. – University Center Game Room — A student reported that someone stole his unattended and unsecured laptop computer while he played pool in the UC Game Room. There are no suspects. Theft of Service – Oct. 5, 6:54 p.m. – University Hilton Hotel — An employee of the University’s Hilton Hotel saw a vehicle exit the hotel parking garage without paying for parking services. There is a suspect. Driving While Intoxicated – Oct. 5, 2:21 a.m. – Texas Spur 5 — A student was stopped for a traffic violation and it was discovered the student was intoxicated. The student was arrested and transported to Harris County Jail. Harassment – Wednesday, 11:18 a.m. – Lot 15 D — A student reported that her ex-boyfriend was looking for her in lot 15 D and he continues to leave unwanted calls and text messages. Traffic Offense – Wednesday, 2:17 p.m. – Lot 1 A — A student reported that someone struck his secured and unattended vehicle while it was parked in lot 1 A (RHE). The driver of the strucked vehicle failed to provide the state required information. There are no suspects. Minor in Possession of Alcohol – Wednesday, 11:35 p.m. – Settegast Residence Hall — Two students received Harris County citations for a Minor in Possession of Alcohol when alcohol was found in their room and
they were under the age to possess it. Both students also received Student Life Referrals. Criminal Mischief – Thursday, 12:57 p.m. – Lot 18 A — A student reported that someone intentionally scratched her unattended motor vehicle while it was parked in lot 18 A. There are no suspects. Theft – Thursday, 3:39 p.m. – Wortham Theater — A staff member reported that someone stole two unattended and unsecured UH owned computer towers from the Wortham Theater. There are no suspects. Criminal Trespass – Friday, 5:26 a.m. – Bayou Oaks Apartments — A student reported that someone unlawfully entered her unsecured apartment and laid next to her in bed while she was asleep. The suspect fled in an unknown direction when the student woke up. There are no leads or suspects. Theft – Friday, 8:22 a.m. – Moody Towers — A staff member reported that someone stole a palm tree from the breezeway at Moody Towers. There are no suspects. Theft – Friday, 3:10 p.m. – East Parking Garage — A student reported that someone stole the right side bumper skirt of his motor vehicle while it was parked in the eastside garage. There are no suspects. Theft – Saturday, 12:25 p.m. – Cougar Village — A student reported that someone stole his unattended and secured bike from the bicycle racks outside Cougar Village. There are no suspects.
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the way that we do things. We’re a real run and gun crew, and to get these big 3D cameras and the extra people that come with all that just scared us,” said Tremaine. It took the team some test shots before they were able to come to the conclusion that adding the big cameras wouldn’t take away from the spontaneity. “It’s hard because it’s all real. No one has done it (some of the stunts) where it is all real. There are no computer graphics to enhance it. Anything that is flying at the lenses, that’s flying at a real expensive lens. “And when we do it, it’s going to hit it,” Tremain adds. They are some shoots — like the
around sober. And Steve-O got the best footage that he has ever gotten. He was so present in the movie and it really shows,” Tremaine said. “It was important to prove to myself and everyone else that sobriety has made Travis Hensley me a lame boring wimp. And being presTHE DAILY COUGAR ent and clear-headed, I was dreading the stuff so much more than ever before, but The first person to walk in is Steve-O. at the same time I was more eager to do There is the faint realization that the tatit,” said Steve-O. toos you have been seeing for years were Anyone who has ever seen Jackass can not drawn on with marker right before attest to the power that dread brings to every shoot. the stunts that they are attempting. Making eye contact with any one “We don’t have macho guys. That of the tattoos will spell doom until Jeff doesn’t work when there are no conTremaine and Chris Pontius walk in. sequences, no fear going into it. Then, Pontius is fully clothed (which would there is no emotional connection to it. not be strange for anyone Steve-O’s fear made else in the world) and him better than ever. It “You got to understand, this technology is evolving carrying a ukulele that will made him respond to supply the interview with as we were making it. The converting that we tested it,” said Tremaine. a beachside feel. It is the of the scenes was a lot better than it would have been like months thatOne music from the ukulele that proves the point of before,” Pontius said. helps break the locked in Steve-O’s new quality stare on one of Steve-O’s has already been shown tattoos. in part of the movie It has been a while since the last hidden camera action — that had to be trailer. Steve-O is sitting in a porta-potty “Jackass” movie, “Jackass 2,” was filmed, converted. Otherwise, everything seen on filled with poop. To make things worse, but all of the same characters are back screen is truly happening as the viewer the porta-potty is hooked up two bungee with all the same moves, and now they sees it without the help of special effects. cords. are in 3D. “You got to understand, this technol“I think about that footage. One of “It takes about four years to recover ogy is evolving as we were making it. The the guys will get something awesome, from a Jackass movie,” Tremaine said. converting that we tested was a lot better and that will give us footage envy. By the There have been many films that than it would have been like months time we got to the porta-potty-bungee, have already been made in 3D, and that before,” Pontius said. there was so much good footage in the gave Paramount Pictures the idea for the The 3D technology was not the only can. I just was like, ‘Man I hate to do this, perfect title to the third round of fun for thing that improved. Steve-O went I don’t want to but I have to and that’s Jackass fans. through a big change himself. This is the really what it’s all about,’” Steve-O said. “Your third movie had to be in 3D. It first Jackass movie that he was able to do And even with 10 years of Jackass and gives you the name,” Tremaine said. sober. the additional technology, they are provEven though everyone was in favor of “Steve-O really went through a lot ing one thing — and that is: filming the new Jackass in 3D, the style between two and three. It really was a big “You get a bunch of chimpanzees with still made the group uncertain because challenge for him. He did it sober for the ADD together and magic is going to hapthey worried that additional crew would first time. pen if you give them the video camera,” change the nature of their previous suc“We are really proud of him, and we said Tremaine. cesses too much. wanted to guard his sobriety — and “We were hesitant at first because of we’re not the easiest people to be arts@thedailycougar.com
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UH staff not perfect, but it has its gems The Daily Cougar spends a lot of time criticizing our campus, and we spend (hopefully) just as much time praising it. We do our best to shed light on the University’s imperfections while highlighting what’s being done right in order to keep the students who pay a lot of money to go here informed. It’s your right as students to be aware of what’s happening at the University you attend, even if it’s not in your chosen field of study or it’s in an area of campus you rarely frequent. But one thing we barely highlight is how hard some staff here work. Sure, there are plenty of people who take your order in silence, hand you your food and swipe your card without even making eye contact with you, but there are some who work their butts off all day, every day, and it’s important to note that not everyone on staff is a jerk. Some work 12- to 16-hour days and get almost no recognition — in fact, many of them put up with all sorts of disrespectful students on a regular basis. The Daily Cougar offices are located in the UC-Satellite, and we’re here for at least eight hours a day; in those eight hours every day, we’ve seen a select few staff members who put forth 110 percent to try to make this campus the best it can be by serving students well and with a smile, working overtime to make sure the restrooms and the halls are clean. It’s important that students recognize this fact. Our services aren’t perfect, and sometimes workers can be rude, but please remember that not all of them are jerks. In fact, some of them are quite nice. We just wanted to take a little time (and space) to tell them thank you, because without them, we wouldn’t have food to eat on-campus, restrooms to use, televisions to watch or countless other amenities afforded to us at good ol’ UH. So don’t judge the masses by the actions of the few; be respectful of people who just might be working as hard as you are.
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American dream under attack
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he recession has had many implications for Americans and, according to data released by the US Census this month, has further deepened the economic inequality. The data show that the wealthiest top 5 percent of Americans who earned $180,000 or more had slight increases to their earnings — while families at the $50,000 median Mai level slipped even Tran lower. Additionally, the top 20 percent of Americans who earned more than $100,000 each year received 49.4 percent of all income generated in the US, compared to the 3.4 percent earned by those below the poverty line. For working people 18 to 65 years old, poverty is the highest its been since 1965. Aside from massive widespread unemployment, the increase in poverty
has been caused by another aspect. Wages have stagnated — or even declined. For the first time, Americans can no longer expect that their children will have greater economically mobility. Since the method for measuring poverty has not changed since 1963 and does not account for the costs of soaring transportation, childcare and healthcare costs, the actual number of Americans living in poverty is probably much higher. “Income inequality is rising, and if we took into account tax data, it would be even more,” said Timothy Sneeding, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor who specializes in poverty. While President Obama wants to extend the tax cuts for individuals making less than $250,000; Republicans are pushing for permanent tax cuts for everyone, including wealthy Americans. This just highlights the disturbing rate at which wealthy Americans are devouring
up this country’s economic pie and the protection they receive while doing so. This absolutely threatens the American dream. The data shows that if this was ever true, it certainly isn’t anymore. The harder Americans work, the more they will be met with economic disappointment, such as the protection of the status quo of the wealthy. What has contributed to this is the personal responsibility crusade lead by conservative politicians who advocate the freedom and responsibility of Americans in making choices for their economic future, further strengthening the misconception of the American dream. Moreover, they seek to protect the wealthiest of Americans. The ramifications of these actions leave Americans in a world of economic insecurity. Mai Tran is a political science junior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.
Bullied student’s suicide was preventable
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he recent news of Tyler Clementi’s death has raised the topic of bullying to the news forefront. An increased awareness of bullying, its effects and its prevention have been growing in America since the death of this young man. For those who do not know the story, Tyler Clementi was an 18-year-old male attending Rutgers UniIan versity. He was barely an Everett adult, had his entire life stretched out before him and was even a gifted musician, playing violin for several orchestras even being the concertmaster in one of them. He was talented and successful individual. But after his sex life — something most of us prefer to keep private — was publicized on Twitter and then streamed via iChat by his roommate, Clementi saw
no other options. What was the sole basis for this invasion into Clementi’s privacy? His sexual encounter was going to happen with another male. His roommate, finding it highly amusing and strange that his roommate was gay, decided to not only invade his privacy and break New Jersey state law but make fun of him in his own sad and sadistic way. Tyler Clementi took his own life not long after the second video was published. Many who are bullied end up developing self-hate. The reason self-hate develops is because bullying teaches it. The reason most children (or anyone) becomes a target of bullying is because they’re different. The self-hate that develops is instilled deeply and often lasts well into one’s adult life. Like many psychological effects, bullying can leave permanent scars. Bullying that takes place in the dark
underbelly of our schools stems from a lack of tolerance and education on cultures that are different from ours and people within our own culture who might do things differently as well. Many times this goes unchecked by the administration in schools; case in point, Tyler Clementi. He notified his R.A. but the system didn’t act in time to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. What we need to do is teach our children that diversity is what makes us strong, not weak, and that tolerance and peace are high values in our minds. We need to promote stepping in and stopping bullying where we see it. We need to make it so the administrations of schools across the U.S. can punish and prevent bullying quickly and fairly. Ian Everett is a creative writing freshman and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com.
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Cougars sweep Southern Miss Team keeps win streak rolling in weekend doubleheader Keith Cordero Jr.
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THE DAILY COUGAR Perhaps the Case Keenum era is not over after all. In a statement released through the UH athletics department, the senior quarterback announced he will submit an appeal to the NCAA to apply for a sixth year of eligibility. The Houston Chronicle reported that Keenum is slated to graduate in December and must be enrolled in classes to be eligible to play. The athletics department will file the necessary paperwork to begin the appealing process and hope the NCAA rules in Keenum’s favor. “After talking this over with my family and people close to me, I have decided to try for another year of
eligibility,” Keenum said in the statement. “This ending wasn’t exactly what I predicted for my senior year and because I care so much about this team and this University, I would love to be able to play one more season. I don’t know what the outcome will be, but I at least want to see the whole process through.” Head coach Kevin Sumlin said the team will be supportive of Keenum through the waiver process. “Case has been such a big part of this team for the past five years and has done so many things to positively promote the Houston program,” Sumlin said in the statement. “I was excited to hear that he wanted to come back next season, and I know his teammates were thrilled as well.” sports@thedailycougar.com
The Cougars extended their winning streak to five games after a weekend sweep against Southern Miss, giving them 10 wins in the last 12 games. The team has won five in a row for the second time this season. “We came in, prepared well and we did a good job of taking care of back-to-back matches,” head coach Molly Alvey said. UH (11-8, 5-2 C-USA) handled Southern Miss (8-9, 1-5 C-USA) 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 25-20, 25-23) on Sunday, led by 16 kills and 13 digs from Ingrida Zauere. “She stepped up,” Alvey said. “For the past month and a half, she has been a very consistent player. She keeps getting better, she adds consistency, and it’s not necessarily flashy play.” A thrilling first game found the Cougars and Golden Eagles in a 20-20 tie. The Cougars ended the set on a 5-0 run to win 25-20. The Golden Eagles dominated the second game, going on a 6-1 run to gain a comfortable 18-8 lead en route to winning the set 25-18. The Cougars answered with a win in the third set to take a 2-1 lead in the match. Southern Miss jumped out to a 9-4 lead in the fourth set. UH took the lead at 15-12, but the Golden Eagles
regained momentum to take a 19-18 lead. The two teams would alternate the next six points to tie it 21-21. The Cougars fell behind 23-22, but scored the next three points to win the match. “I think it will definitely help us in the future because it was a really tough match,” Zauere said. “It’s going to help us in other games when it is as tough and we will know we can actually win.” Saturday’s match featured ! " Ingrida Zauere a similar result was crucial to the as UH upended team’s success this Southern Miss weekend. 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-23, 25-23), led by double-doubles from Marluci Toazzi (10 kills and 10 digs) and Zauere (10 kills and 13 digs). The Cougars got a surprise four kills to go along with 11 first-set assists from setter Amber Brooks as a 10-4 run following an 11-11 tie fueled the win. “We played consistent, we were very aggressive,” Brooks said. “The aggressiveness always hopes going after every ball.” Southern Miss came out firing in the second set, scoring seven of the first eight points to go up13-5. UH would battle back to pull within 24-22, but the rally came up short as the Golden Eagles took the set with an error on the final point.
The Cougars scored four consecutive points to take a 22-18 after the score was 18-18 in the third set. The Golden Eagles fought back to score five of the next seven points to make it a 24-23 game as UH called timeout. The Cougars scored the clinching point on Chandace Tryon’s kill to give them a 2-1 lead heading into the fourth set. The Golden Eagles began game four with a 4-0 lead, but UH scored the next four to make it 4-4. It was tied up at 17 as UH looked to close USM out and win the match. The Cougars gained momentum to take a 20-18 and ended a late Southern Miss run to win the game 25-23 and the match. “I thought they did a great job. Southern Miss is a team that just keeps bringing the ball back to you, but we stayed patient,” Alvey said. The Cougars return to the court Friday against Memphis, as four of the next six contests will be road games. The next scheduled home game is Oct. 22 against Tulsa. Coached by April Jauregui, Memphis (11-7, 2-4 C-USA) is coming off a loss to SMU after being swept Sunday. The Cougars are slated for a evening matchup against the Mustangs at Elma Roane Fieldhouse in Memphis, Tenn. Returning on Oct. 17, the Cougars will face off against the UAB in Birmingham, Ala. sports@thedailycougar.com
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THE DAILY COUGAR Now that sophomore Kathryn Ducommun has had a full season of running under her belt, she is ready to have a bigger role for the women’s cross-country team. “She’s definitely very talented, and we want to continue to develop her not only as a fast runner but someone we can entrust our program to in a leadership role,” head coach Ryan Turner said.” It’s been an entirely new experience for Ducommun, who came from Manvel High School, where she played volleyball and ran track. Last year was her first time training for a whole season, and under the guidance of Turner, she improved throughout the season and quickly became comfortable, acclimating well to the program. Ducommun has become more comfortable with her training and more importantly, the competition. “My mentality of running has changed,” Ducommun said. “It’s gotten a lot better to the fact that I’m competing way more than I did last year. I’m not new to the game any more so it’s become something I’ve grown to love because I never used to do cross country. “I feel a lot better with it having some background now. I know the people and the other teams now and it helps me figure out who is
going to run the course, who’s running fast or who should I stay with. Some of the courses we ran this year I already ran last year.” Not only has Turner assisted with her transition, but the team has also helped Ducommun make strides in her training. “Being able to run with the girls more and training with them has made it a lot easier for me,” Ducommun said. “Last summer, I wasn’t able to train with anybody so now that I am training with them more, it’s a lot better. It’s not easier but I do feel more comfortable.” This team’s camaraderie gives Ducommun and her teammates confidence in one another, she said. “The team goal is just to stay with each other on and off the field, coming together and being one as a family and being there for each other,” she said. Ducommun said the runners are staying together on the field, with no athlete separating too far ahead of the pack on the team. “We don’t have a lead runner this year, but we’re a strong group so we’re coming as a pack,” she said. Now that Ducommun has found her place within the program, she has her sights set on bigger things. “My main goal is to try to make it to nationals this year,” she said. “I just have to keep working harder and getting stronger and staying
In her second season at UH, Kat Ducommun has taken on a leadership position for the women’s team, as she hopes to qualify for the NCAA Championships on Nov. 22 in Terre Haute, Ind. | Courtesy of UH Athletics focused and staying motivated.” But more than that, she said that she is ready to take on another role within the team. “My personal goal is to be the best that I can out there in the
field,” Ducommun said. “Have a positive attitude, be a leader and constantly being a role model for other people.” Ducommun finished in the top 10 at the LSU Tigers Cross Country
Festival on Sept. 24. At Saturday’s Disney Cross Country Classic, she placed 31st out of more than 100 runners. sports@thedailycougar.com
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from deep beneath the surface. While groundwater withdrawal has ceased in most of the Houston area, it continues in the northwestern part of the county that has seen a rapid growth in population.” Parts of southeast Houston, such as Pierce Junction, are rising, as well, the study says. Several salt domes are located along the coast beneath the surface, Khan said. Since salt has a lower density than most common rocks in the crust, it rises and pushes the ground upward. This may contribute to the surface movements occurring in other parts of the region, he said. Khan and Engelkemeir have also done an extensive study of faults in southeast Texas, producing a comprehensive map in 2008 of about 300 faults in the Houston area that can move up to an inch per year. Their work on subsidence stemmed directly from their work on faults. “There was data acquired on the faults because they (county officials) were looking at flood control, and we used that data to better map active faults in the area. But then we started looking at them, and we found that the subsidence was also happening.” The faults in Houston are not the kinds that trigger earthquakes, he said, but their movement can cause damage to structures and roads that straddle them. “We call these faults aseismic. They’re continuously moving, so no energy is being stored. In seismic faults, there is no movement, so strain develops. That causes earthquakes. Here, there’s nothing stopping the movement, so we don’t have earthquakes.” “There was data acquired on the faults because they (county officials) were looking at flood control, and we used that data to better map active faults in the area. But then we started looking at them, and we found that the subsidence was also happening.” news@thedailycougar.com
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The Red Flag Campaign will also ask sororities and fraternities to lead smaller group discussions about what are considered to be healthy and unhealthy relationships during the last two weeks of October. McPhail hopes the discussions continue after the campaign ends. “Many men and women may not even know that violence is unacceptable in relationships,” McPhail said. “Since dating violence is an issue year-round, we hope the discussion continues throughout the semester and into next semester.” news@thedailycougar.com
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