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Annual march encourages women to feel comfortable walking on campus at night April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Women’s Resource Center will be hosting their second annual event, “Take Back the Night.” The march brings light to the hidden sexual assault injustices which are overlooked in many cases. “We have had the march on campus for at least the last five years,” said Beverly McPhail, director of the Women’s Resource Center. “Research shows that between one in four or one in five young women are sexually assaulted during their college years. So, we hold the ‘Take Back the Night’ March to bring awareness to this serious issue.” The title of the march, “Take Back the Night,” was not given haphazardly, but named with a purpose. “The march across campus is to ‘take back the night’ in a symbolic way to show that women should feel free to walk across campus anytime of the night or day and feel safe,” said McPhail. “After the march, we will hold a candlelight vigil for women who did not survive their sexual assault.” The march will be held today at 5 p.m. at Lynn Eusan Park (the lawn in front of the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library). Free t-shirts will be given out to the first hundred participants. “Men are welcome to join us as they make valuable allies in the movement against violence against women,” said McPhail. — Jasmine Umenyi/The Daily Cougar

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UH shafted from funding Permanent University Fund to serve UT and A&M while UH misses out Nick Ragan

THE DAILY COUGAR The draft budget that passed in the Texas House will dramatically reduce state funding for higher education, reducing the UH System’s budget while other universities are funded by other state programs. Though massive cuts to funding for higher education are expected statewide, the University of Texas and Texas A&M

systems will continue to receive exclusive access to funding from the Permanent University Fund (PUF). The bill is being revised in the Texas Senate, and the debate is expected to force a special summer session, meaning a decision may not be made until as late as mid-August. “Historically, there’s been a funding discrepancy between UH, UT and A&M,” said Maria González, associate professor and director of Upper Division Studies in the Department of English. “UT gets historically $100 million more than we do, and A&M gets $75 million more than we do because of a specific fund,” González said.

All public higher education institutions in Texas, except community colleges and the Texas A&M School of Dentistry, receive funding from either the PUF or the Higher Education Assistance Fund (HEAF). Distributions of the PUF funds are deposited into the Available University Fund, two-thirds of which are appropriated to the UT system with the rest going to the A&M system. The PUF provides support to 21 institutions that make up most of the UT and A&M systems. All other eligible institutions receive benefits from HEAF. These funds are FUNDING continues on page 3

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The National Center for Responsible Gaming has launched a website, www.CollegeGambling.org, to help address issues surrounding gambling and gambling-related harms among college students and universities nationwide. According to the NCRG, 75 percent of college students gambled during the past year, whether legally or illegally, on or off campus alike; it is a growing concern. CollegeGambling.org helps bring together the latest research to educate students on responsible gambling practices and provide awareness of this resource to help schools and their students address this important issue in the way that best fits each school’s needs. “CollegeGambling.org appears to be a beneficial resource for college campuses, college health professionals, students and parents,” said Kay Brumbaugh and Christine Henry from Counseling and Psychological Services at UH in an email interview. “It may provide a safe start for students who are questioning their current gambling patterns and would GAMBLING continues on page 10

Students raised money for Japanese relief efforts by playing dodgeball at an event hosted by the Student Program Board. | Marie Munoz/The Daily Cougar

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Dodging balls for Japan relief Students donate clothing and household utensils for charity Julian Jimenez

THE DAILY COUGAR Since the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, UH students have been organizing fundraisers and food and supply drives to help with relief efforts. The Student Program Board held the Dodgeball for Japan relief drive on Monday at the MAC Room of the Wellness and Recreation Center. Participants who brought donations such as clothing, utensils and other household goods had the opportunity to play a game of dodgeball. Robert Garcia, computer science freshman and the head of the SPB trips and tournaments committee, organized the game. Garcia said the event’s humanitarian goals

were an important reason for its inception. “The disaster happened, and we tried to think of ways we could help out. So we thought of dodgeball. It’s an active sport, and it builds camaraderie and community, and we come closer as a University,” Garcia said. “The disaster left nearly 2 million people homeless. We have to do our part to help out.” Just weeks after the tsunami, #TweetDrive4Japan, a national fundraising effort through Twitter inspired UH students Raquel Gonzalez and Aysha Soomro to organize the Houston arm of the effort, which took place March 30. The two students spent four days setting up the logistics of the event, which benefited the disaster relief efforts of Save the Children. “Japan was hit by one of the largest earthquakes to date, and seeing the devastation it caused so many people, many of DODGEBALL continues on page 3

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THE DAILY COUGAR Of the more than 3,200 students who applied for the 2011 Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation scholarship, UHVictoria computer science junior Justin Young was selected to receive the scholarship earlier this month. The SMART Scholarship for Service Program, established by the US Department of Defense, supports students who demonstrate outstanding ability and special aptitude pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at the Department of Defense laboratories, according to the scholarship website. Young is the third UH student to win the competitive scholarship

funded by the Department of Defense and the American Engineering Education. A quick reference to the scholarship website’s scholar directory will affirm the prestige behind this scholarship, with schools such as Brown, Yale, Princ- J Young eton, Cornell, M.I.T., as well as many other prestigious schools, listed. “Historically, the acceptance rate has been about 10 percent or less,” Young said. “Still, I knew that my academic background was right in line with what the Department of Defense was looking for, and computer science is a field that has been in demand for some time.” As one of the SMART scholarship recipients, Young is afforded the many benefits of the program such as a generous stipend, health insurance, book allowance, full tuition and fees as well as at least two years of guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense. “It’s a huge advantage to know

what I’m going to be doing after graduation, and to be able to focus my attention on classes and coursework that will apply to my career,” he said. As a part of the application process, Young interviewed with Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Okla., one of the Department of Defense’s sponsoring facilities in which Young may find himself working upon graduation. “The most important aspect of this scholarship will be my postgraduation employment with the Air Force,” Young said. Young, who generally will apply for one or two grants or scholarships every semester, no longer needs to worry about where to apply next. “Just knowing that I won’t have to worry about tuition is a big relief. It was a long process, but I am thrilled with the outcome and I look forward to finishing my degree with UHV.”

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them children, really pressed us to help out in any way that we could,” Soomro said. This was not the first time that either student, both studying public relations, had helped with a fundraiser. Soomro had assisted with a fundraiser for StandUp For Kids, a nonprofit organization aimed at

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distributed among 30 intuitions, four of which make up the UH system. For the 2010-2011 biennium, the state appropriated $1.69 billion for the PUF, and $524 million for the HEAF. This year, HEAF makes up only two percent of UH’s funding. State appropriations make up 22 percent, and tuition provides the most with

preventing the homelessness of at-risk youth. Gonzales has helped with a fundraiser for the American Red Cross. UH organizations, like the Student Government Association, CoogPatrol and the Public Relations Student Society of America helped with getting the word out. UH’s American Marketing Association also helped spread the word, as well as provide event t-shirts, which were sold for $10, and all proceeds benefited Save the Children.

38 percent. According to a budget series reported in The Daily Texan, UT Austin received $166 million from the AUF in 2011. This makes up just more than 7.5 percent of their $2.2 billion annual budget. González said UT has a strong alumni presence in Austin and plenty of influence with Texas legislators. She said UH doesn’t have the funding to build and maintain an alumni infrastructure like the one UT has. “We’ve been busy just trying to keep the lights on,” González said.

Save the Children is not only helping in monetary form, but has also set up housing in Japan for displaced children and families, said Soomro, who encouraged students to continue to help in relief efforts. “Students can continue to donate to Save the Children online or any organization tied to providing disaster relief to Japan,” she said. “Any amount helps.” news@thedailycougar.com

González expects some of the budget gap will have to be covered by raising tuition. The UH Board of Regents passed a proposal last week that will limit tuition increases to 7 percent for the Fall 2011 semester. González says students should become more involved by contacting their state representatives and state senators. She said legislators who support funding for education are the minority and “have no pull.” news@thedailycougar.com

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McDonald’s: Would you like a job with that?

en and women from a variety of backgrounds lined up and applied for positions Tuesday at McDonald’s locations across the nation as part of McDonald’s National Hiring Day.

The event provided employment to about 50,000 Americans in an effort to help improve the economy and reduce the high unemployment rate. In March, the unemployment rate was at 8.8 percent with 13.5 million people unemployed, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tuesday’s campaign provided about four open spots per location in a wide range of positions. Applicants ranged from high school students to degree-holding unemployed adults. Store managers had them fill out the application and immediately conducted interviews onsite. Job seekers walked into locations Tuesday morning in the hopes of improving their financial situation, and many of them did. The event helped boost the restaurant industry, which employs nearly 10 percent of the US workforce. About 12.8 million Americans this year work for the restaurant industry, making it the second-largest private sector employer in the US, according to RestaurantNews.com. The campaign was also an effort to improve the negative perceptions about working at McDonald’s. The company wants people to want to work at their restaurants because its employees often move up the ranks. According to the company, about half of its franchises and more than 75 percent of its managers started as store workers. Regardless of alterior motives, more hiring improves the economy. As more people get jobs, more people spend and put back into the economy. Tuesday’s event, while the first of its kind for McDonald’s, was similar to an event held by Sears in Canada last October. Sears advertised a national hiring day for part-time employees by offering extended benefits and discounts. While McDonald’s efforts went well, it barely made a dent in our staggering unemployment rate. Other corporations and business should follow suit and host similar hiring campaigns to spread the word about job openings and help out our fellow Americans.

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Trump in 2012 won’t make the cut

eal-estate mogul Donald Trump continues to flirt with the idea of running for the 2012 Republican nomination for president. He recently told Forbes Magazine he will likely announce a decision to run in June, after the season finale of his show “Celebrity Apprentice.” Trump advocates running the government “like a business” and touts his corporate sucJohn cess as evidence of his Costello presidential aptitude. But is he really a viable candidate for president? Trump is a successful businessman by all accounts. Forbes estimates that his net worth is in excess of two billion dollars, and he is the CEO of the billion dollar real-estate firm The Trump Organization. He deals in everything from top dollar “Trump steaks” to multi-million dollar real-estate developments.

Fortunately, his considerable economic resources and subsequent potential to finance a colossal campaign are the only reasons to address his candidacy in a somewhat serious fashion. Despite Trump’s successes in business, he clearly lacks the experience, skills and temperament necessary to be a serious contender for president, let alone a viable candidate for Republicans. He was formerly a proponent of universal healthcare. The next 10 years in Washington will be extremely political and contentious. The federal government almost shut down last week because politicians couldn’t reach an agreement over funding the remaining fiscal year, and tremendously controversial debates over entitlement spending still loom. Consequently, Americans will need a leader who is willing to lobby, negotiate, and if necessary compromise for them in 2012. Trump won’t make the cut.

He may have a degree from the Wharton School of Business, or as he so timidly put it, “the best school in the country,” but Trump lacks critical political and emotional intelligence. Trump has never held a political office. He is notorious for his tenacity and lack of empathy. His obstinate personality and “you’re fired” attitude are not going facilitate bipartisanship in Congress and will not resonate well among politicians, special interest groups or the public for long. The reality is that his interest in the presidential race is likely nothing more than another attempt to remain in the limelight. Like Trump’s argument about President Barack Obama’s birth certificate, his campaign is merely a distraction from legitimate politicians and issues. While Trump’s campaign may be just a publicity stunt, his argument about COSTELLO continues on page 5

Gender stereotypes paint pink problems

recent article in the New York Times, “In Praise of Pink Polish” by Lisa Belkin, opens up a new discussion on gender identity and what actions and behaviors are socially acceptable for a boy or girl. Belkin highlights a recent J. Crew ad in which the fashion company’s president and executive creative director Jenna Lyons poses with her 5-year old son who is shown rocking Neimon pink toenail polish. James The ad’s caption goes on to read, “Lucky for me, I ended up with a boy whose favorite color is pink. Toenail painting is way more fun in neon.” However, many psychiatrists and sociologists have condemned the ad and suggested that naturally toenail painting is way more fun with girls. The ad, posted online as a promotional photo entitled “Saturday with Jenna J,”

was originally supposed to be a picture depicting a case-free weekend of leisure and to feature what Forbeswoman.com writer Katie Phillips calls “off-duty” fashion staples. However, soon after it was posted online many came out against it, especially those on the right wing of the political spectrum. Dr. Keith Ablow, a Fox News contributor, commented on the ad, saying, “our culture is being encouraged to abandon all trappings of gender identity.” Erin Brown of the Media Research Center, who condemned the ad as “blatant propaganda celebrating transgendered children”, joined Albow in chorus. Yet in support of the ad, Change.Org created an on-line petition thanking J.Crew with over 10,000 electronic signatures in affirmation. Political commentator Jon Stewart ran a feature on his show in support as well, calling out the right wing on blowing up over the ad and what it means. The ad has received coverage on all major news

networks and many national publications with varying perspectives, including all forms of criticism and praise. The ad stirs controversy on the issue of what makes a boy masculine and a girl feminine, as if pink and blue preferences weren’t enough. And in this age, that determining factor is a little outdated in identifying a 21st-century boy or girl. MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow has a buzzcut hair style that makes her identification troublesome at times, yet her show is a national success. Former Alaska governor and VP-hopeful Sarah Palin is superbly skilled with a rifle, a skill characteristic of men. House Majority Speaker John Boehner prefers his ties on the lighter shade of red and our proud governor, Rick Perry, is no stranger to intense pampering and cosmetics for his theatrics. But there’s something to be said about a JAMES continues on page 5

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running the government like a business is cause for a more serious debate: Should our government be run “like a business?” The common argument for adopting the business model is that it will allow the US government to balance the budget and “cut through the red tape.” This argument is flawed. We’re beginning to emerge from the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, brought about largely because of regulatory lapses and excessive corporate lending. Banks leveraged far too much by borrowing and investing substantial sums of money into derivative packages so complex and wordy that even seasoned brokers had a hard time explaining them. As a result of this financial irresponsibility, many banks became insolvent and the government had to bail out the survivors. To say that adopting a business model will naturally solve America’s budget woes after suffering a financial crisis caused primarily by such models is imprudent. Business models often induce, if not require, corporations to make hefty, precarious loans and investments that intrinsically leave them prone to volatility, potential budget crises and bankruptcy. All three of these components run counter to fundamental objectives of government. A business has the ultimate goal of turning a profit. Governments, however, exist to provide stability and protect basic rights, freedoms and social needs like national defense. The business model does not provide for the incentives or means to perform these vital tasks. Moreover, free rider problems and market externalities would prevent any business-run government from providing goods and services at socially optimum levels. The Constitution would also have to be dramatically altered for our government to run like a business. Businesses operate in an autocratic manner with the CEO or board of directors calling the shots and receiving little or no input from average employees. Adopting this model of government would require an immense transfer of power from the people to the president, who would inevitably resemble the CEOs that mainstream America has loved hating for the last three years. While Mr. Trump may be a firstrate capitalist and his approach to governing novel, what’s good for private business is not necessarily good for the public or government of the United States. If Trump’s past is any indication of his future, we can imagine that his presidency would morph the US from being in a condition of quasi-democratic to ‘family owned and operated,’ with Donald Trump Jr. as the Vice President and Ivanka Trump the Secretary of Treasury. Trump should stick to what he’s good at: developing real estate, bankrupting casinos, hosting reality TV shows and selling high-end beef products. Voters, however, should focus their energy on serious candidates with potential to win.

young boy who is tickled by wearing pink toenail polish, and there’s even more to be said about the parent. Clearly, this style of parenting is atypical and non-traditional, thus the results will equally be atypical and non-traditional — hypothetically, at least. However, to say that a child will undoubtedly grow up seeking the assistance of psychiatrists and psychologists and/or become gay, lesbian or bisexual is an exaggeration. It shouldn’t be considered a crisis of identity when one chooses not to adhere to the prescribed standards of gender, but such a rebellion should trigger an alert. That alert should tell parents that their child may be different from other children in regards to how they identify with their gender. Nevertheless, the response from the right must be applauded and commended because at times people should be reminded of what originally and traditionally constitutes the behavior and actions of a boy or girl. When Lady Gaga is the new Britney Spears those traditions are hard-pressed for change. Unfortunately, the young boy will become a national guinea pig, as critics watch on for signs of irregular habits and behavior to tie into their theories and notions that wearing pink toenail polish will almost certainly make the 5-year old boy unusual. The rest of us can rest easy knowing that the great many of young American boys do not get their toenails painted in blue, and definitely not pink. In fact, most American boys do not get their toenails painted at all and the argument can still be made that boys prefer blue and girls prefer pink — the way nature intended, some would say.

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Cougars add more depth Head coach Todd Buchanan continued adding pieces to his squad, announcing the signings of three prospects to Letters of Intent on Tuesday. The Cougar’s three spring signees join a five-player class from the fall signing period and include guards Mileka Loydrake and Jamie Drummer, along with forward Amanda Lawson. “We’ve always said that we want to recruit kids who are versatile,” Buchanan said in a release. “We want to get kids who are multi-sport athletes, but also very versatile on the basketball floor. I feel confident saying that I don’t think we signed a player who can’t play at least two positions. That’s big for my philosophy of wanting to play up-tempo, and having at least three players on the floor at the same time who can bring the ball up the court.” The 5’6 Loydrake is a quick lead guard who was a part of Clear Springs High School’s first seasons of having a women’s basketball team. During her three seasons on varsity, the Chargers compiled a record of 78-24-2 in regular-season play. “Mileka meets a great need for us as another point guard,” Buchanan said. “She’s incredibly athletic and a great decisionmaker on the floor. The two things I love most about Mileka are that she plays so hard and intense, and she can defend like nobody’s business.” Loydrake only averaged 4.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game as a senior after missing her entire junior year with a knee injury, but Buchanan is high on her abilities, due in part to her standout season as a sophomore when she earned 24-5A Newcomer of the Year. “I envision Mileka to grow and become what Porsche (Landry) is, and I don’t know that I can give her a bigger compliment than that,” Buchanan said. “It’s going to be special that Porsche will be entering her senior year and Mileka will be a freshman, and she can learn from the best. “ Like Loydrake, Lawson reminds Buchanan of another Cougar from last season’s C-USA championship team. “Amanda really reminds me of a young Brittany Mason from an athletic standpoint,” Buchanan said. “I think she’s an incredible athlete, again very versatile. She can flat-out score. She plays extremely hard and can step out and shoot the three. I think she can create a lot of mismatch situations for us in the future. Her skill set is so broad and versatile, and I’m extremely excited about what she can bring to the table.” Drummer averaged 19 points and eight rebounds per game as a senior at Muncie Central (Ind.). The 5’7 guard also played volleyball. “Jamie is another incredibly talented kid,” said Buchanan. “She’s another coach on the floor for us. She sees things and anticipates things well and can really shoot the basketball. She comes from a great family and inherited a lot of her father’s talents, who was a phenomenal player at Ball State. Her basketball IQ is really one of her other biggest assets, and I look for big things from her in the future.” The trio of signees joins the five players that UH signed during the fall signing period. — Cougar Sports Services

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UH strives for strong finish Cougars draw No. 8 seed, will play No. 9 seed Tulane in first round of C-USA Tournament Keith Cordero Jr.

THE DAILY COUGAR The Cougars are coming off a 6-1 win April 16 vs. Louisville as they head into the Conference USA Championships tomorrow as the No. 9 seed. They are set for a date with No. 8 seed Tulane in the first round. UH has had strong play as of late, notching wins in nine of their last 10 matches and finished the regular season with a 16-7 record. “Clearly, to win nine of 10 matches you have to be doing something right,” head coach John Severance said. “We are playing well right now. We have a lot of confidence, we’re hoping to build on that and try and get out of conference with four wins.” Tulane (11-10) has won eight of 11 matches and will look to extend a mediocre season. The Cougars and Green Wave did not meet during the regular season and their last meeting was more than two

years ago in February 2009. The Cougars hung on for a 5-2 victory. “Well, we’re a little bit shocked, very shocked that we are the ninth seed, but without conference scheduling, things like this can happen,” Severance said. If the Cougars get by Tulane they will face No. 22 and top-seeded Tulsa on Friday, posing a tough route to a C-USA title. After that would be a potential semifinal matchup with rival No. 4 seed Rice lurking if the Cougars get on a run. “They’re a very deep team, they’ve got the No.1 seed, but you know you have to beat four teams to win the championship. They’re just another team in the way,” Severance said. In the Cougars’ last match against Louisville they had strong play in their singles matches led by Dionne Sanders and Bryony Hunter. “I’m confident in anyone at every position,” Severance said, “We’re all playing well, at least five of the six girls (singles) are playing really good on any given day,” Sanders has won 11 straight matches, including a straight sets win in the Louisville match (6-2, 6-2). Hunter has

won seven straight matches and also had a straight sets match win (7-5, 6-2) againt the Cardinals. Louisville snagged one win in doubles against the Cougars as the HunterSanders duo lost 8-5, and they need to bounce back strong and play like they have in singles matches. “Doubles in general need to step it up even more,” Severance said. “We had a pretty good outing versus Louisville, but I think in general we need to step it up in doubles and give it a good shot for that one point.” The C-USA Championships runs April 21-24 in Orlando, Fla., hosted by Central at Lake Cane Tennis Center. No. 2 seed SMU and No. 3 seed Marshall join top seed Tulsa and No. 4 Rice with first-round tournament byes. The Cougars first test on the road to a title begins at 2 p.m. Thursday against the Green Wave. “Tulane’s a very good team and I think it will be a very exciting match,” Severance said. “Probably the best No. 8 versus No. 9 match in the history of the conference tournament.” sports@thedailycougar.com

ask the athletes What is your pre-game ritual? Lance Jaramillo

I don’t do anything. I don’t braid my hair anymore. I don’t do anything the same ever. I just feel like I’m not a superstitious person. In high school I used to do a lot of the same things, but now I don’t.

I come in 20 minutes before batting practice. I braid my hair every game. Bailey Watts braids our hair. Usually she has a whole line for the service she does. She braids our hair after batting practice, never before.

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Schedule harder than it looks On the surface, next season’s football schedule may not be as ambitious as some would have hoped. But it might be exactly what the program needs. John Ever since the Brannen 10-4 season in 2009 — when UH was ranked as high as No. 12 — standards have been raised. In the past two years, UH played an SEC opponent twice, one Pac-10 team and three games against two Big 12 schools. UCLA will be the only team from a BCS conference that the Cougars face next season. Other non-league opponents include North Texas from the Sun Belt Conference, Georgia State from the Colonial Athletic Conference and Louisiana Tech of the Western Athletic Conference. UH will hit the ground running starting off against UCLA. The Bruins will be no cakewalk. With UCLA, UH is starting with a challenge that sets the tone for the remainder of the season. The Cougars usually open the season against a team they are favored to beat. In 2009, UH kicked off against Northwestern State and won 55-7. In 2010, it was Texas State, with a similar 68-28 result. North Texas and Georgia State look like easy marks, and Louisiana Tech had an identical record to the Cougars last season. Much is made on the strength of the schedule, especially when

playing in a non-automatic-qualifying conference like Conference USA. In 2009, when the Cougars beat the then No. 5-ranked Oklahoma State and followed it with a win over Texas Tech, whispers of an exciting yet dangerous acronym creeped up — BCS. Based off beating teams from powerhouse conferences, UH was considered a dark horse for a spot in a BCS bowl game — that is, if it maintained its undefeated record. In 2010, players said how they felt they could win every game on the schedule, and BCS buzz returned. Of course all teams want to go undefeated, but a berth and win in the C-USA championship is what head coach Kevin Sumlin and the Cougars are so desperately after. In order for UH to become a national championship-caliber program, it needs to not only win Conference USA next season, but dominate it for years to come. Wins in bowl games are a must, even if it is the Hawaii or Armed Forces Bowl. While the 2011 schedule lacks the glitzy matchups from the past two years, it gives the Cougars a fighting chance to be successful and get their hands on that much sought-after C-USA championship trophy. Things will not get any easier when the conference portion of the Cougars’ schedule begins. C-USA is not a juggernaut football conference but more respect is due. In 2010, the Cougars were in the thick of a race for the West division title along with SMU and Tulsa for

the majority of the season. In the East, Central Florida, East Carolina and Southern Miss duked it out until the final week of the regular season before the division winner was decided. UH opens C-USA play when they visit UTEP. The all-time series is tied 4-4, after the Cougars’ 54-24 win last season. Key veteran players for the Miners have run out of eligibility, but UH should still be on spoiler alert. That matchup is followed by a date with ECU, and the Pirates own a 6-4 all-time advantage over UH. The final two games are against SMU and Tulsa. Head coach Todd Graham left the Hurricane for Pittsburgh, which could temporarily help UH. But a finale at Chapman Stadium, with potential C-USA championship implications, will be no easy task. The conference slate alone paired with the usual grind of the season will be plenty of an obstacle. More patience is needed from UH fans. A national championship won’t come overnight. Given the twisted format of the BCS, if UH were to run the table anytime soon, the best-case scenario is an at-large invitation to a BCS bowl. UH is capable of having a headturning season in 2011, but the goal should be conquering C-USA before becoming a contender for the national championship. sports@thedailycougar.com

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Comic book movies to break the summer box office James McAvoy stars in the upcoming comic book film, “X-Men: First Class” as Xavier himself, set to be released June 3. This X-men addition tells the story of Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr, played by Michael Fassbender, before they were Professor Xavier and Magneto. The storyline reveals how the two worked together with other well-known mutants in order to destroy a threat, and explains how they became enemies. This is new turn from the last X-Men addition, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” “Thor” is another anticipated film in the comic book community. “Thor” tells the story of how the God of Thunder was cast out of Valhalla to live among humans, and as a result becomes their great avenger. Starring Kenneth Branagh as the powerful warrior, “Thor” is set to be released May 6. Ryan Renolds is meant to play a sexy superhero in DC Comics’ new addition, “Green Lantern,” scheduled to be released on June 17. This DC classic will be brought to life in the 21st century as it delves deep into the story of how the Green Lantern came to be.

GADGETS

New dance game to be released for Nintendo Wii Noric Games, the publisher for “We Dance” recently unveiled the features for the upcoming game of the popular Nintindo Wii, and according to Austin Cox of Gameplaytoday.com, “is shaping up to be one of the most rewarding and realistic dance games on the market.” The routines have been fully choreographed by professional dancers to intensify the player’s experience. “We Dance” will be able to support up to four dancers at a time, and will feature 40 dance tracks. For beginners who would like to start slow, the game includes warm-up sessions and a Dance School feature, which teaches the players the dance steps and hand movements for each song in order to warm up for the actual game. The difficulty of each song is indicated by the star rating included with each track. After the player is done with the routine, they receive performance statistics that enable them to better their game and further develop their moves.

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Stars finally see the sun set on ‘Twilight’ saga filming The last addition to the “Twilight” film saga “Breaking Dawn” wrapped up shooting last week, and male lead Robert Pattinson couldn’t be happier. He mentioned on “Live with Regis and Kelly” that, after over eight months of hard work, the entire cast was relieved to get out. Surprisingly, there was no celebration, but the end was “anti-climatic,” Pattinson said. Robert Pattison recently completed another film, “Water for Elephants,” in which he plays an orphaned vet who joins a traveling circus; it premiered April 18 in New York. Instead of locking lips with his “Twilight” co-star Kristen Stewart in “Water for Elephants”, Pattison is involved in a love triangle with characters played by Academy Award winners Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz. The movie is based on a historical novel by Sarah Gruen, featured on the bestseller list in the summer of 2007.

“Love Makes a Family” is a traveling photo exhibit that examines the social construction of family and gender roles. The exhibit aims to spread the message of tolerance in the community. It will be at the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library until May 4. | Courtesy of Family Diversity Project

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Photo exhibit opens in library LGBT Resource Center teams up with Family Diversity Project, explores familial norms Julian Jimenez

THE DAILY COUGAR The UH community has a unique opportunity to evaluate their perceptions and redefine gender roles as the “Love Makes a Family” exhibit makes a stop in the city today until May 4 on the third floor of the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library. What makes a family a family? How have the expectations of society shaped our definition of gender? This traveling photography and text presentation will no doubt challenge a number of

preconceptions as the exhibit presents images of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender couples with their families in a wide variety of familiar scenes. Featuring the work of photographer Gigi Kaeser combined with short excerpts from the in-depth family interviews conducted by Peggy Gillespie, the exhibit explores how these types of relationships work within the traditionally heterosexual context of the family. “I am very excited about bringing the ‘Love Makes a Family’ exhibition to the University of Houston campus,” said Lorraine Schroeder, the director of the UH LGBT Resource Center, in a press release. “The best way to increase acceptance of any marginalized population is through exposure and these photographs and interviews do just that. Our hope is to make visible

LGBT families to people who would not normally have this chance.” The exhibit is an initiative started by the Family Diversity Project, a non-profit organization co-founded by Gillespie and Kaeser that’s dedicated to increasing awareness and tolerance of largely misunderstood demographics. With a variety of exhibits that tackle issues such as mental illness, race and disability, the project uses family as the thematic core of its work to show how love and companionship flourishes in all humans, regardless of their lifestyle or condition. Overall, the exhibit works to spread a message of tolerance and acceptance that is key to the Family Diversity Project and its endeavors. EXHIBIT continues on page 9

THEATRE

Never a dull moment in Kaiser’s ‘Now This’ Ellen Goodacre

THE DAIL COUGAR “Now This,” shouts the narrator to the audience as the lights of the theater dim and the first fragments of the play’s intricate storyline began to unfold. The audience’s attention is captured by the interesting and engaging blocking of the characters on the stage. And as the story continues, audience members are bound to be pulled into the world of Joey Adderall and his fellow characters by the engaging the technical design of the production and the intriguing monologues of each character. The play “Now This” by Scott Kaiser is an awe-inspiring and eye-opening piece that challenges the norms of the American way of life while managing to entertain and even humor its audience. The play tells the story of characters like

Actors Benjamin Reed and Samuel Brown III take the stage in the world premiere of ‘Now This,’ written by Scott Kaiser and directed by Sara Becker. | Photo by Pin Lim, courtesy of UH School of Theatre and Dance Adderall, dealing with the numerous curve balls that life has hurled his way. Amy Clearblue, Joey’s girlfriend, is dealing with the issues that surround an unplanned

pregnancy and his mother Purelle Swiffer can barely function due to her obsession NOW THIS continues on page 9

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Nabowire Stokes, a sixth grader and a member of one of the families featured in the exhibit, explained how her family is just as connected as others when she spoke in her interview. “Family means the people who look out for me and treat me with love and respect. My family are the people who are in my life practically every day,” Stokes said. “These people are my mother, her partner Jaqué, and my twin brother Edwian. We all like to ride our bikes as a family and go places together. We always do things that include our whole family. Don’t be ashamed of who your parents are.” Doug Robinson, one of the parents included in the exhibit, explained in his interview that his experiences are no different than what people would normally expect from a more traditional family. “‘Our family life is a very

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with germs. Amana McNugget is a woman who’s venturing out into the world of dating and facing the issues of self-image that come with it. Those are only a few characters. Each character has their own story to tell, and with 62 characters, there is someone that everyone can relate to in the play. The cast does a wonderful job of playing multiple characters, making each character different and unique in its own way. Many characters are given their own creative monologues where they address their plight, which in some way ties into issues facing American culture. The play will make audiences feel immersed not only because of the caliber of acting skills that the cast displays, but also because of the submersing projections used throughout the production. The usefulness and appropriateness of the projections are what make them interesting. Their ability to support the imagery of the play like no other prop or display could is what makes them necessary. The projection technology in the play gives it a real life, outsidethe-theatre feel uncommon of stage productions. The plot of the play is different from that of any other.

traditional American one –– early morning getting up, eating breakfast, getting dressed, making sure everyone has matching socks, getting the boys off to school, and then going to work,” Robinson said. “We could not imagine living without children. It’s a wonderful experience to watch our boys develop and mature.” The exhibit is also available as a book that unites all the images and stories detailed in the presentation into one compendium, with other examples not included in the traveling exhibit. Distributed by the University of Massachusetts press, the publication, also titled “Love Makes a Family,” features over 40 families all put together for a comprehensive look at LGBT life. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the Family Diversity Project and its exhibits, visit www.familydiv.org.

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like to gather further information about their concerns.” The website provides guidance on treatment. “College gambling is a concern that can be easily overlooked. Typically, individuals are not mandated to treatment for gambling, unlike alcohol or illicit drug use, so they frequently do not seek treatment or are unaware it’s even a problem. In addition, students may be unaware of the different types of gambling as being a potential to develop into a problem,” Brumbaugh and Henry said. “As gambling becomes increasingly accessible to students, so should awareness of potential risks.” Gambling can stem from many different reasons. “Individuals may choose to start gambling for a number of reasons: social lifestyles, family upbringing, needing an escape from responsibilities, procrastination, attempts to gain financially or past trauma,” Brumbaugh and Henry said. Gambling can have harmful affects on student academics, finances and interpersonal relationships, and is easily overlooked and may result from other mental health

problems such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, or other addictive disorders. “While the vast majority of those old enough to legally gamble can do so responsibly, the most recent research estimates that 6 percent of college students in the US have a serious gambling problem that can result in psychological difficulties, unmanageable debt and failing grades,” said Brumbaugh and Henry. “Frequently, gambling is already an established part of the individual’s social life supported within their family, and/or social organizations,” said Brumbaugh and Henry. “When this is the case, recognizing gambling as a problem can be challenging.” CAPS cannot definitively say to what degree UH students are affected by gambling, but can point out events that would encourage gambling. “Although it is unclear about the level of gambling among UH students, nationally online gambling has become increasingly accessible which in turn leads to escalations in college gambling,” said Brumbaugh and Henry. “Moreover, the location of the University of Houston also provides opportunities for individuals to easily travel to casinos in Louisiana.”

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Easy access to casinos and other types of gambling could affect gambling on college campuses. CAPS provides free counseling for students. | Courtesy WikiCommons Friends and family sometimes find difficulty in knowing if the gambling issue of a loved one is a problem. “Gambling may be considered a ‘problem’ when an individual starts to utilize gambling as a means to escape, rather than for pure entertainment purposes,” Brumbaugh and Henry said. “Typically, gambling will interfere with academic, work and/or interpersonal relationships.” Gambling can be problematic when it interferes with day-to-day

activities, therefore friends and family should look out for certain signs. “An individual may have failed attempts to reduce his/her gambling, resulting in feelings of irritability and restlessness,” Brumbaugh and Henry said. “Additional money is often needed to reach a desired excitement level and a considerable amount of time is spent in attempts to break even.” At times, gambling can be accompanied by illegal activity. “Illegal involvement is not

uncommon and an important warning that a problem has developed; an individual may engage in theft, fraud or embezzlement to contribute towards maintaining the funds needed for gambling,” Brumbaugh and Henry said. CAPS offer a variety of services to help students with gambling concerns such as individual counseling, couples counseling and group counseling, as well as Food for Thought workshops. UH students may receive up to 10 individual or couples sessions every academic year, beginning with the Fall 2011 semester, and are limited to a lifetime total of 40 individual or couples sessions while enrolled at UH. There is no fee for groups and they do not count against the lifetime total number of sessions. Food for Thought Workshops are noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday in the Student Service Center 1 Building, Conference Room 210A. For additional information on the effects of gambling on students’ lives and for a list of all services provided by CAPS on gambling-related harms, visit www.caps.uh.edu and click on the services tab. To make an appointment, call (713) 743-5454. news@thedailycougar.com

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