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Deadline to run for student government: 2:30 p.m. Friday The registration deadline to be a candidate in the Student Government Association elections is 2:30 p.m. Friday. Any student with a GPA of 2.0 or higher is eligible to run and can turn in their application at the SGA Election Commission Office in University Center Underground room 95. “Anybody can run for SGA,” said Arsalan Razakazi, who is the senior election commissioner. “If you are enrolled in the University of Houston, you are a part of SGA because you have a vote.” — Cougar News Services

EVENT SERIES

UH, Rice collaborate to host poets’ off-campus reading The first event in UH and Rice University’s collaborative Visiting Writers series will feature a talk by poets Mark Halliday and J. Allyn Rosser at 4 p.m today. in the Graduate Student Library of the Roy Cullen Building, followed by a reading by the writers at 8 p.m. at the Jung Center. Halliday and Rosser are also published authors who teach at Ohio University. The Visiting Writers Series is curated by English professors Kevin Prufer and Ange Mlinko of UH, and Joseph Campana of Rice. Their goal is to make national and international prominent writers more accessible to young writers, said UH officials. For more information, contact Kevin Prufer at kdp8106@yahoo. com or (660) 441-7044. — Annette Santos

CREATIVE WRITING

Grad students’ work to be showcased in bookstore UH graduate students will be featured in the Gulf Coast Reading Series’ next event at 7 p.m. Friday in the Brazos Bookstore. Creative writing students Sam Amadon, Liz Countryman and Thea Lim have had work published. Gulf Coast, A Journal of Literature and Fine Art, is the result of a partnership between UH’s Creative Writing Program, the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston and the Menil Collection. Students wishing to attend can find the Brazos Bookstore at 2421 Bissonnet St. — Cougar News Services

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Students: voting was unfair Senators at bi-weekly meeting were met with complaints from athletics referendum opposition Audris Ponce

THE DAILY COUGAR Students voiced their concerns about the way voting during the athletics-fee referendum was handled in Wednesday’s Student Government Association meeting at the Rockwell Pavilion.

Three UH students, including biology and French senior Dustin Phipps, felt the atmosphere on voting day for the referendum was biased and unfair. “When I showed up to the polling places, I saw folks passing out propaganda right next to the ballots,” Phipps said. He added that the flyers handed to the students did not disclose all of the facts of the referendum and only included messages for them to vote “yes.” “Nowhere did it include that it would be $100.” Phipps said. “Tell me how that is an election conducted in good faith?”

Journalism senior Carl Gibson said he previously worked for elections in Houston, and the manner in which voting was handled on campus did not meet the same standards. “I was shocked that people were handing out fliers near the ballots,” Gibson said. “For anything related to the candidate, we have to do it across the street to not sway voters.” Gibson said that making students pay the $50 each semester makes it tougher for those who are already facing economic hardships. SGA continues on page 3

LAW CENTER

Debate tackles marriage definition Lawyer, organization founder square off over same-sex unions Jose Aguilar

THE DAILY COUGAR As the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals was preparing to hand over its decision on California’s Proposition VIII, two people on opposing sides of the gay marriage issue went head-to-head Tuesday inside the University of Houston Law Center. The debate, “Defining Marriage,” was sponsored by Outlaw and the Federalist Society at UH — organizations which support liberals and the gay and lesbian community. In an email to The Daily Cougar, representatives of the Federalist Society said that although the Society is composed of conservatives and libertarians, it hosts debates on a variety of issues in order to address both sides of the conservative and liberal arguments. “The best legal minds are sharpened by full debate on important subjects, but the conservative message is often mischaracterized or completely ignored in law school classrooms,” said Marcella Burke,

Houston attorney Mitchell Katine argued gay marriage is an issue of equality in Tuesday’s debate. | Courtesy of Jessica Faz/UH Law Center vice president of the UH chapter of the Federalist Society who also served as the moderator. “So we host debates so that law students can be exposed to rigorous and dynamic analysis of both sides of complex legal issues.” Houston attorney Mitchell Katine, local counsel in Lawrence v. Texas — the landmark Supreme Court case that overturned sodomy laws in the US in 2003 — presented his case for legalizing gay marriage. Jennifer Morse, founder of the Ruth Institute, a project of the National Organization for Marriage Education Fund, presented her case on maintaining traditional marriage. Morse opened the debate by presenting a case that focused on defining marriage as a “prepolitical naturally occurring reality that can be defended with rational arguments.” Morse discussed the public and

private purposes of children as a major factor of marriage — stating that the primary purpose is to attach the mother and father to each other and their children. “Same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples are situated differently with respect to this purpose,” Morse said. In the 2010 decision by US District Court Judge Vaughn Walker that first struck down Proposition VIII, the purpose making children had to be removed to make marriage a gender-neutral institution, Morse said. This gender-neutrality results, Morse said, in biology not being the “normal” and default factor that determines paternity. Presumption of paternity is now being replaced by a presumption of parentage, which is another gender-neutral concept. Morse closed by stating marriage is “something that belongs to

In a top research university, we should be open to hearing different opinions from our own and keep an open mind, so students can learn and grow throughout their time at UH.” Beverly McPhail, on the importance of seeing both sides of an argument the people, and something that is created prior to the state and that the state has no right to interfere with.” Katine opened his argument by stating that many people never imagined having the opportunity to marry their partners, but that society and the law are moving quickly. MARRIAGE continues on page 2

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February 2nd

Dr. Pamela Reed Scholarly presentation of dissertation research and the research process

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February 3rd

Africana Film Fest: “The River Niger”

AH 628 12:00 noon

February 7th

Umar bin Hassan Poetry Workshop

AH 628 11:30am-1pm

Africana Film Fest: “A Raisin In the Sun”

AH 628 12 noon

February 10th February 11th

Urban Souls “Old Wounds: New Blood”

Cullen Performance Hall 8pm-10pm

February 16th

Dr. Ronald Jackson Black Masculinity

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February 17th

Africana Film Fest: “Black History: Lost Stolen, or Strayed”

AH 628 12:00 noon

February 24th

Africana Film Fest: “Marcus Garvey: Look for Me In the Whirlwind”

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February 28th

Dr. Melanie Bratcher “Sound Motion Blues Spirit and African Memory”

AH 628 11:30am-1pm

On a personal note, Katine presented a photo of the two children he and his partner adopted. He said he asked his children what marriage meant to them. His son replied, “Marriage makes you proud to be a family.” His daughter replied, “Marriage makes a family permanent.” Katine took these answers and made them the base of his argument of the equality of different sexual orientations. He used the US Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases to support his case. One of the cases that Katine referenced was Loving v. Virginia, the 1967 case that struck down miscegenation laws in the US. Katine said some of the reasons used by 17 states to defend laws against interracial marriages were also based on God and the Bible. “If you study what happened in the Loving case and what is being said about gay and lesbian people having the right to marriage, you will see parallels. You will see very similar arguments regarding God and, of course, the Bible.” Katine, after quoting the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court in the Loving decision, stated that the decision, along with the Lawrence decision in which he had a hand, would be at the heart of the Supreme Court’s future decision that will say, “Gender will not be a prohibition to marriage.” Mitchell closed by stating he believed that he would see samesex marriage permitted here in his lifetime and, at that point, “my son would be able to be proud of his family, and my daughter would feel like her family is permanent.” Beverly McPhail, the director of the Women’s Resource Center, said she was pleased to see a packed room, stating debates are of great importance to the community. “In a top research university, we should be open to hearing different

The Society for Human Rights in Chicago became the US’s earliest known gay rights organization.

1969

The Stonewall riots kick-started the gay rights movement.

1982

Wisconsin became the first state to outlaw sexual orientation discrimination.

1993

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was instituted in the U.S. military.

2003

Supreme Court ruled sodomy laws in the US were unconstitutional in Lawrence v. Texas.

2004

Massachusetts became the first state to legalize gay marriage.

2012

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California ruled Proposition VIII was unconstitutional. Source: infoplease.com

opinions from our own and keep an open mind so students can learn and grow throughout their time at UH,” McPhail said. “Too often people are only listening to radio and television news and editorial shows that present information through their ideological lens, so listening to both sides can be refreshing and educational.” In a dramatic moment during the debate, it was announced that the Ninth Circuit had struck down Proposition VIII as unconstitutional. Katine commented that he was surprised by the decision but the issue was now on track to reach the Supreme Court within one or two years. news@thedailycougar.com

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RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Housing to change contracts; dining to offer new plans Town hall presentation discussed future of on-campus living, eating Joud Ahmad

THE DAILY COUGAR The Residential Life and Housing and Dining Services staff gave a presentation Wednesday, at the E.E. Oberholtzer Residence Hall, concerning the fee changes to be implemented in 2012 and 2013.

Upcoming projects for the Residential Life and Housing Department, which will include the modifications of all residential buildings and the construction of two more buildings, will result in a five-percent increase in rates, said Don Yackley, executive director of RLH. “We try to keep our costs low while maintaining the best outcomes for our students,” Yackley said. Plumbing repairs and elevator

upgrades are planned for Moody Towers. If all goes well, hallway carpets will also be installed. Calhoun Lofts will have easier termination agreements for graduating seniors, exchange students and transfer students, Yackley said. The Lofts’ utility and electrical fees will also be included in the housing fees without surprise additions. All residential buildings can expect increased security,

improved paperless applications and laundry services with new machines that offer text and email notifications, Yackley said. Cougar Village II and the sophomore housing, are currently under construction, Yackley said. Geoff Herbert, director of operations for UH Dining Services, introduced the All Access Meal Plan. This meal plan allows unlimited access to UH dining facilities without restrictions on the number of times the card is

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rta Salehi, a representative from Coog Radio, decorates a valentine for the American Heart Association Wednesday at the University Center. Coog Radio will have valentines for students to decorate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UC North tables. | Emily Chambers/The Daily Cougar

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“I can barely afford books,” Gibson said. “I would like to see this challenged and have this election held in a more fair way.” Speaker for the Senate Reyes Ramirez told the students he was aware of the issues of the voting procedure for the athletics referendum. “I received a number of people stating there was bias and pressure on those trying to vote right outside the election polls,” he said. The Senate will begin conversations with Vice President for Student Affairs Richard Walker about the way the voting process was handled, Ramirez said. “Hopefully we will make some solid rules in the future because I don’t think there are any guidelines when voting for a referendum,” Ramirez said. “We will be making sure there are some rules in place.” Students who want to appeal the referendum may contact Walker, who was in charge of the referendum voting, at rwalker2@ central.uh.edu. news@thedailycougar.com

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Show Cougar pride by wearing school colors

omorrow is Friday. What are you going to wear? If you are a proud Cougar your answer should be “red.” Cougar Red Friday is a fairly new tradition to hit the University, but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. Unlike many top universities, UH has very few traditions. As we continue our ascent to the top, we should make sure that we present a unified image to the nation.

If UH students can’t do something as simple as wearing red once a week, how will we show to the nation that we are proud of our University? Wearing red one day a week is just about the simplest thing one can do to display their school spirit. All you have to do is wake up, get ready for school and put on your school colors. Even if you did spend your first two years at Texas A&M or Texas State University, being at UH means encompassing Cougar pride in all you do. Besides, now is the time that comraderie matters the most. With our spot in the national limelight and our imminent move to the Big East, it’s important for for us all to display our school spirit as we continue to build on the momentum of the success of past semesters. You are the pride of this University. Regardless of the fact that we’re a primarily commuter campus, we should at least make the effort to show that we are united in spirit. That’s the only way we’ll continue in our efforts to becoming a Tier One student body. President and Chancellor Renu Khator embodies the spirit of Cougar Red Fridays every week of the semester. It’s encouraging to know that our president has faith enough in our University to wear scarlet red every day and there’s no reason that we shouldn’t follow in her footsteps. When you wake up tomorrow, remember who you are, Coogs. We’re all here with the same goals and we should feel proud to represent the University that brought us all together.

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Go for the brain foods E

ating is the last thing on a student’s mind. It’s hard enough trying to get to class on time, deciding what to wear and maneuvering off Interstate 45 to make that right turn Kamilah on Cullen. Sage Moreover, students forget that breakfast does not have to be loaded with carbs and sugar. It may be more expensive than a sugar bomb, but if you can find it on campus, grab an apple, a banana, a pear and 16 fluid ounces of water — breakfast is served. In order to keep our brain power at maximum capacity, it is important to eat small meals throughout the day. The goal is: every few hours, eat something. Remember the brain is constantly burning off calories with every new Calculus formula learned, or when writing a ten page paper for English class — even

while learning the basic laws of physics. One point to keep in mind is toddlers know best. Observe a kid for a day and you will notice that they are always hungry — or always putting some kind of snack in their mouths. That’s not a bad thing. We somehow forget this as adults. Eating small meals throughout the day keeps your metabolism going. Some doctors suggest eating every two hours. If those calories are burned and not replaced with small healthy meals, students will reach lunch with growling stomachs. This is what leads to the tendency to overeat. Sluggishness kicks in. Once that occurs, who wants to study? Instead, just think how delicious a super-sized salad with hard boiled egg is. Raw broccoli bites with ranch dressing, taco salads, bite size carrots, walnuts, grapes, oranges and lightlysalted cashews are all wonderful snacks in between classes. These super foods

are light and full of antioxidants. By 11 a.m., it’s time to get some real food — all the protein and carbs a student can get. To some degree, carbohydrates are okay. Believe it or not, high caloric intake should be eaten between noon and 3 p.m., when the body is able to quickly digest, rather than right before bedtime. Already start each day with proper snacks and plenty of water? You are well on your way. Proper diet and exercise will not only reduce stress, it will enable students to study longer and enjoy well-balanced lifestyles for the years to come. Choosing between a cheap bag of chips and a no-added-sugar oatmeal bar is the difference between being an A student and a C student. Kamilah Sage is an economics senior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

Santorum should know better

n the latest chapter of the GOP’s war on education, fundamentalist candidate Rick Santorum has claimed that the left is using higher education to “indoctrinate” young people. During a recent speech to a Baptist church in Naples, Fla., Emily Santorum accused Brooks universities of “undermining the very principles of our country every single day by indoctrinating kids with left-wing ideology.” Santorum is known to be a long-shot candidate due to his far-right evangelical views. He earned his infamous “Google problem” by comparing homosexuality to bestiality, and only a month ago said that President Obama’s desire for all American children to have the opportunity to attend college was “snobbery.” “62 percent of children who enter college with a faith conviction leave without it,” said Santorum. He did not cite the research behind his claim — assuming that there is any Unfortunately for Santorum, a 2007 University of Texas study found the opposite to be true; “those who never

attended college had the highest rates of (declining) church attendance (76.2 percent), diminished importance placed on religion (23.7 percent), and dis-affiliation from religion (20.3 percent). Students who earned at least a bachelor’s degree, on the other hand, had the lowest rates on those three factors with 59.2 percent indicating decreased church attendance and 15 percent placing less importance on religion and dis-affiliating from religion.” He also claimed the status quo in education is unfair because “If they taught Judeo-Christian principles in those colleges and universities, they would be stripped of every dollar. If they teach radical secular ideology, they get all the government support that they can possibly give them.” This is even harder to swallow — Santorum is an attorney, so he’s definitely familiar with the Constitution. He knows that the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or the free exercise thereof.” If the government were to fund universities that taught strictly Judeo-Christian values as Santorum desires, but did not fund universities that taught the variety

of other religious and cultural beliefs and values in the world, they would be, in fact, establishing a preferred religion which is in violation of the Constitution. After all, the framers had personally experienced the intrusive and negative influence of the combined power of the Crown and the Church. They did not want that power to hinder, damage, or otherwise corrupt the foundation of our democracy. Santorum no doubt knows this, he just doesn’t agree. Santorum has maintained his firm religious and political beliefs despite spending 10 years in public higher education institutions. Universities and their various departments have different cultures; professors have varied beliefs and passions as well. Exposure is not indoctrination. The truth is that while college exposes us to new ideas, it also teaches us how to think critically and evaluate information. A college degree is still one of the best ways to give you a financial advantage in life and knowledge itself will enrich your days. That experience can never be cheapened by someone like Rick Santorum. Emily Brooks is an economics senior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Defense goes missing

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As has been the case all season long, Wednesday night’s defeat against the Owls boiled down to a case of defense. The struggle has been an uphill battle for the Cougars, and with the game on the line with less than five minutes remaining, UH again fell into a string of bad habits as the cross-town rivals Ricardo traded leads. Rivera It wasn’t necessarily that the Cougars didn’t play hard. In fact, their effort was as inspired as it has been all year. Rather, the problem for this young team, on display in the 79-71 loss, is defensive precision. The Cougars defended strongly in the first half, hanging tough against a sharp-shooting Rice backcourt that shot 48 percent from the beyond the arc. Head coach James Dickey has emphasized the importance of defensive awareness throughout the season, and with the Owls repeatedly burning the Cougars with double-picks, the Cougars work-in-progress team defense failed to make good on his emphasis. With J.J. Thompson chasing Rice point guard Dylan Ennis around the perimeter, Rice’s shooters quickly recognized the Cougars’ lack of court awareness. The effort was present, but UH’s inability to make adjustments against the Owl’s offensive plan led to basket after basket, most of which coming from beyond the arc. Either by design or plain ineffectiveness, the Cougars have proven throughout the year that their defensive scheme is rigid — in tight leads, in blowouts and everything in between— UH does not adjust when an offense has cracked their defensive holes. Dickey’s issues with pressing have been voiced, and it hasn’t been without contention that he’s held tightly to avoiding the decision not to employ the tactic. But after being bombed from three-point range by Ennis, Tamir Jackson and Jarelle Reischel, there was also no sign of zone to dare Rice to challenge UH’s big men either. It’s a dangerous habit for a coach to be inflexible with a young team’s defense, and in Wednesday’s loss, that inability was on display. In front of what certainly will be there largest crowd of the year, the Cougars gave their rowdy fans something to cheer about, if only briefly. Moving forward, two-halves of precise, well-adjusted defense is the only key to make that cheering last a little longer.

Percentages: FG .443, 3PT .182, FT .846 Team rebounds: 03

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Percentages: FG .500, 3PT .474, FT .714 Team rebounds: 03

The Cougars got out to a 13-0 lead against the Owls, but could not keep up with their hot three-point shooting. After the hot start, the Owls outscored UH 35-21 to close out the first half. | Brianna Leigh Morrison/The Daily Cougar

Technical fouls: Rice-None. Houston-None. Attendance: 5,220

Win slips away Eli Daniels

THE DAILY COUGAR A strong start did not spell victory for the Cougars against Rice at Hofheinz Pavilion on Wednesday night. The Cougars opened with a 13-0 run, but Rice quickly countered with a 13-5 run of their own. The second half spelled trouble for the Cougars on defense, allowing Rice to shoot 58 percent from the field, giving up 44 points in route to a 79-71 loss. “I think we got too comfortable with the lead, thinking that they were just going to give up, but they came back and fought,” forward TaShawn Thomas said.

After their 13-0 start, UH seemed to struggle, scoring only 21 points for the remainder of the first half. Meanwhile Rice picked up their defense and caught fire from beyond the arc, pouring in seven 3-pointers, allowing them to steal the lead from the Cougars going into the half. “Our players understood that to get back in this game, we weren’t going to do it offensively, but we were going to get back in this game defensively” said Rice head coach Ben Braun. Rice’s hot second half shooting was a concern for head coach James Dickey. “We have to get better at defending on the perimeter with high hands, getting to shooters quicker and become more committed to

the defensive end of the ball,” Dickey said. UH received great bench play from freshman guard Joseph Young and forward Kirk Van Slyke, giving the Cougars a combined 21 points. “I saw that they were not getting back on defense, so I said just push the ball and spots will be open” Young said. Guard Jonathan Simmons led UH in scoring and rebounding, stacking up 16 points and 10 rebounds, giving him his first taste of a double-double in his Houston career. However, a tough loss by way of Rice’s late second-half surge left Simmons unsatisfied. “We need to play for the whole 40 minutes not just 35.” sports@thedailycougar.com

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

White coat suits Button just fine Chris Shelton

THE DAILY COUGAR Roxana Button has taken a step towards fulfilling her potential on and off the court this season. Button, Conference USA’s leading scorer (17.4 ppg) was recently accepted, and will attend the Paul F. Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso. When combined, basketball on the college level and a pre-med degree path can be a challenging mixture because of the pressures and work load necessary for each. Button has learned to walk the tight rope. “It comes down to priorities,” Button said. “Obviously I like to have fun, but school and basketball come first.” “Honestly, I give all the glory

to God because I couldn’t have done it myself. It definitely made it harder with the school hours that I had to take as a pre-med major.” According to NCAA.org, 99 percent of athletes who participate in women’s basketball will not compete professionally. However medical school and the lure of a white coat is not a consolation prize for Button. It is a profession with a purpose that she will pursue with every fiber of her being, evidenced by how hard she works on a daily basis on and off the court. Button is often the first and last person in the gym, taking extra shots or running extra laps. “I just have a passion for helping people and serving others, and I love the human body and learning about it and how it all functions together,” Button said “Ever since I was little, I’ve had that passion for helping people.”

Button is one of the rare college students who is graduating early. Button will walk across the stage after only in three and a half years at UH. “Growing up, my parents instilled in me that whatever you’re doing give 100 percent. That’s how I was raised, and that’s my faith,” Button said. “My toughest semester was spring of sophomore year. I was taking 17 hours and still playing basketball.” Button has still not yet picked a specialty. She is choosing between being a pediatrician or a family doctor. Both would allow Button to help others in a manner and scope that she would enjoy. Button’s senior season has been her best individually. She has more than tripled her points per game and is rebounding at a better clip. The team has also been ravaged

by injuries, inserting Button into more of a leadership role. A role that Button has taken head on. She is one of the few veterans on a young team. The camaraderie of playing sports is unlike anything else in the world for her. “Every year has its memories. So many of them come from not even being on the basketball court, just being around my teammates — there are touching memories there,” Button said. “On the court it was probably last year, just the season that we had.” Button’s life is in transition. She is taking a step up in competition from college to medical school. But with her work ethic these defenders cannot stop her path to the hoop. sports@thedailycougar.com

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THE DAILY COUGAR Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Venus is in your sign right now. Take the chance and open up about your romantic feelings before Valentine’s Day. The person you’re trying to reach might understand what you want to say better in an old-fashioned letter rather than a phone call. Aries (March 21-April 19): Your sign’s ruler, Mars, God of War, is about to throw a giant hissy fit next week in Virgo’s sign. Watch out for some serious temper tantrums, frustrations in work and communication coupled with some serious roadblocks. Taurus (April 20-May 20): We’ve got Mars, Mercury and Pluto creating nice angles to Jupiter right now. Perfect, right in your sign. Take the opportunity to get some creative and expansionist thinking done with these helpful aspects. Gemini (May 21-June 20): My dad’s a Gemini, and we were hanging out recently. He had two cell phones, one in each hand, and he was doing something on each phone while holding a conversation. Consider how you can improve your communication methods. Remember, always chose quality over quantity. Cancer (June 21-July 22): The Moon is your ruling celestial being, and right now she’s in the gregarious sign of Aquarius. Take the moment to have a really good social experience outside of your comfort zone. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re in the free and clear at the moment. I recommend taking an unbiased moment and reflecting on how you’re going to get through this Mars-retrograde hissy fit that’s on its way. Bolster your defenses.

Students, professors, hipsters and hipster-haters alike are set to come out and celebrate the release of the latest issue of Glass Mountain, UH’s national undergraduate literary journal. The release party will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Antidote, a coffee house located in the Heights on 729 Studewood St. It offers a variety of drinks and snacks to indulge in while sitting back to enjoy readings from the journal’s contributors. The soul of the journal lies in the undergraduate experience. “Any time we put on a reading it usually serves two purposes: something like the launch of an issue, and spreading awareness of undergraduate writing,” said Glass Mountain’s fiction editor Brett Forsberg.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Venus, planet of love, and Chiron, the wounded healer, are together creating trines to your sign right now. And because there aren’t any planets in your sign right now, this is a good time to look at love, hurt and take a moment to heal. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You centaurs have the perfect opportunity to look objectively at what you want in the coming weeks and months, particularly as Valentine’s Day approaches, when you can woo whomever you choose.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pluto and Mercury are in your sign and call on you to express the unspoken sides of your personality that sometimes just need to revel in the human side of life.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Saturn’s in your sign for the long haul, and while this can really feel like you’re being caned by nuns, this is the opportunity to buckle down and garner some utilities you’ll be grateful you earned.

The Association of Writers & Writing Programs aims to foster literary achievement and advance the art of writing. “Glass Mountain has a panel at this year’s AWP in Chicago, where we deliver a presentation on the magazine’s effect on our local writing community and why that work is important,” said Forsberg. “Consider also that Glass Mountain is staffed by volunteers. Everything we do throughout the academic year is solely to benefit our own community of writers.” The journal has a constantly changing roster of dedicated students who work together to bring the magazine to life. “This is my second semester with Glass Mountain. I just began coediting with Scott Chalupa and Steven Simeone,” said Forsberg. “We hope to get another feminine influence in our upper staff soon. Luckily, we still have Lynn Voskuil as the faculty advisor.” For more information, visit www. glassmountainmag.com

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The festival circuit has begun and there are a lot of bands and artists getting ready to tour the country. This summer, Houston’s own local festival, Free Press Summer Fest, will present its third installment. The line-up has yet to be announced, but fortunately there are rumors and speculation about a number of bands that may play the festival. One band, Two Door Cinema Club, is not mentioned on the Fest’s roster because of technical difficulties on the band’s UK website — we can only assume they will be there. The band posted an announcement confirming an appearance at Summer Fest on Tuesday. The posting has since been removed from the band’s website. The band has a massive following in the UK and has received positive criticism for their debut album, “Tourist History.” Later this year, they will release an album highly anticipated by fans. Their hit, “Something Good Can Work,” has been on the top of lists on multiple sites and charts in the UK and has finally begun to reach American shores. This is a huge step for the festival and means that it is finally gaining appeal in the international world of music. Houston has finally caught the attention of the European music scene and has expanded its horizons from booking only American bands. Since Pegstar — which is partnered with Fitzgerald’s — sponsors this event, there was hope that there would be a broadening of music, and it has finally arrived.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Like I’ve been telling everyone else, Mars is about to turn retrograde in your sign and it’ll stay that way, inhibiting communication and making political tact impossible until April. Work on breathing deeply while you can.

Glass Mountain is one of the few national undergraduate literary journals that publishes a wide range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and art. It also happens to have its core in the center of campus. “Glass Mountain helps undergraduate writers get their work circulating in their local and national communities,” said Forsberg. “It helps build a writing community here in Houston.” Forsberg said that the journal also helps undergraduates through programs like the summer writers conference Boldface, which offers the experience of graduate-level writing programs to undergraduates. The journal was formed in 2006 by a group of UH students, and has made quite a name for itself since. Some of the undergraduates who have taken part in past programs are featured in the latest issue, including authors Heather Pedoto and Reyes Ramirez. “These stories are funny, eccentric and occasionally harrowing,” said Forsberg. “Expect to laugh and expect to learn something.”

Bon Iver was nominated for Best New Artist after the release of his second album “Bon Iver” in June. The 54th annual Grammy Awards will air Sunday at 7 p.m. on CBS. | Wikimedia Commons

Musicians prepare performances, speeches for prime time awards show The Grammys, known by the entertainment industry and music fans alike as the biggest night in music, is a celebration of the year’s best musical releases and hardest working musicians. Many artists had the honor of being nominated, but only the truly talented acts will be bestowed with vintage golden gramophones and walk away from the night with a new attribution to their name as a Grammy award-winning artist. Rapper Nicki Minaj recently attested to the honors of simply being nominated. “In terms of me and my career, the Grammys is everything and the only thing to a music artist,” said Minaj. “It’s what you live for and this is what you work for.” —Allen Huy Le

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