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Battling sexual assault on college campuses LEEN BASHARAT

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KNOW THE FACTS:

One in four women reported being sexually assaulted during their undergraduate term on college campuses, according to a newly released study by the Association of American University, UH was not among the universities that participated in the study. With Houston's crime record in mind, however, the results of nearby college cities were startling.

UH faced six forcible sex offenses in 2011, two in 2012 and a jump to 10 in 2013, according to the University of Houston’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, Although the 2014 record has not been released, in a city like Houston — the third most dangerous city in the nation — it’s not hard to guess what the results may be.

UH Police Department Lieutenant Bret Collier said there is a lack in assaults and actual reporting by the victims. As a result, they have continued to provide more ways to report sexual assaults.

“It’s important to remember that the numbers we publish aren’t the number of sexual

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1 in 4 woman are victims of sexual assault on college campuses during their undergraduate 43.3 percent of students reported they had witnessed a drunken person heading for a sexual encounter.

25.6 percent of witnesses who did nothing said they did so because they were not sure what to do.

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75.7 percent of bystanders indicated they did nothing about the situation.

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63.3 percent of respondents believed their campus officials would take their report of sexual assault or sexual misconduct seriously.

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50 percent of victims of even the most serious incidents (i.e. forced penetration) said they do not report the event because they do not consider it “serious enough.”

-Infographic by Josue Diaz, all statistics are based on the study performed by the Association of American University.

assaults occurring, only the number reported," Collier said.

"It’s clear that there are incidents happening that ultimately do not get reported.”

Regardless, UH has acted in a “proactive way,” said Program Coordinator of the Women and Gender Resource Center Malkia

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Hutchinson. “(The) University of Houston (is) doing a lot more," Hutchinson said. "It’s not just a matter of compliance. “They are trying to be proactive. They are wanting to protect their students.”

Included in this proactive approach are tabling events, programs at dorms and campaigns advocating for students to inform themselves about sexual assaults and to use social media to their advantage.

Hutchinson said that in the past, universities were able to “get away with things” and not be held accountable when they did not comply with federal regulations. As time has shown, this sleazy behavior is not prominent anymore.

Education Opportunity Services at the University focuses on preventing sexual assaults on campus. When assaults happen, EOS listens to both sides as a neutral mediator. When consequences need to be decided, EOS throws the gauntlet. When the student body needs to be educated on the difference between consent and rape, EOS is educating.

Erika Harrison, an EOS, said her office delegates two major programs, Coogs Get Consent and Bystander Intervention, aimed “to educate students on the University of Houston Policy so they are aware of what type of behavior is prohibited."

“We encourage members of our community to be direct in confronting inappropriate behavior, delegate to an appro-

priate (authority) like the police or create a distraction to diffuse the situation.”

Along with these two programs, the UH Women and Gender Resource Center collaborates with The Student Program Board to host Take Back The Night, a "national day of action bringing attention to rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment on college campuses," according to a TBTN flyer.

Every campus is different in how they execute the activities. This year, UH will have Lady Caress emcee the night as students listen to victims, walk around campus with members of these groups along with UHPD to designate and create safe zones around campus for students to become more aware and relaxed as they walk around campus. The event will be held Oct. 1 at the Lynn Eusan Park from 7 to 9 p.m.

“I encourage people to do as much as they can to inform themselves," Hutchinson said.

"Social media is a great tool.

Go through hashtags, and find out why people did not come forward about sexual assaults.

For people who haven’t thought about these issues, open (your) eyes - it happens more common than you think.” news@thedailycougar.com

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Walk in the Dark event to help with campus safety CHRISTINA GRAHAM NEWS WRITER

For most students, the end of class means having fun. It is when students get to walk back to their dorms at the Quads to relax or stop by McAlister's for dinner with friends.

The freedom students feel once they leave class can be both invigorating and dangerous, though.

What people fail to realize is that being alone while walking on campus from a class also represents a time when crime is at a higher rate of attack.

The UH Police Department and the Student Government Association are working to make campus safer by holding the annual "Walk in the Dark" event Tuesday Oct. 6.

This event takes students and officers on a campus walk at night to find potentially dangerous areas on campus.

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• Don’t text and walk. Texting distracts you from your surroundings and puts you at risk by giving thieves the advantage of catching you by surprise.

• Avoid dark staircases and walkways. Always be sure to walk where there are streetlights.

• Have your car keys ready before you get to your car. This way you won’t stuck standing outside of your car alone while you dig for your keys through your purse or backpack.

• Try to park under a streetlamp or near the front of a parking lot to avoid taking long walks in a dark empty lot.

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• Call UHPD at 713-743-3333 or 911. Campus phones and emergency buttons are dispersed all over campus in case you are without a phone.

• Call campus security to escort you home or to your car.

• Report suspicious activity to UHPD. • If you are approached by a suspicious person, bring attention to yourself by making noise and calling for help.

Keep campus security in your contacts and have your phone ready to call the police.

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borhood in America. According to UHPD, just this year seven crimes have been reported on campus — but police warn these figures may

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“The campus has become increasingly safer each year; our perception of the safety on

campus often doesn't corroborate to the actual statistics," SGA President Shaun Theriot-Smith said.

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Student to finally return home after tragic accident REBECCA HENNES

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After 20 days in the Memorial Hermann Trauma Center, UH transfer student Lawrence “Jojo” Darlin will finally return home Wednesday.

Jojo was on his way home from school when he was seriously injured in a car accident on Highway 90A, near Harlem Road on Sept. 10.

According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff ’s Office, a man driving a Chevrolet Camaro was racing another driver in a Dodge Challenger and accidentally struck two vehicles when he drove into a right shoulder to bypass the Challenger. In the process, he clipped a driver in a Toyota Tundra, which sent the truck over a median and straight into Jojo’s car.

"It just T-boned him, with such force. It was horrific," said eyewitness Allison Mills to ABC 13 news.

Mills was driving immediately behind Darlin and was one of the first to come to his aid.

Jojo was taken by life flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital and placed in a medically induced coma for two days.

He has gone through over a dozen surgeries and still has more

to go.

A ruptured spleen and several broken bones throughout his body put Jojo in a critical state.

Jojo’s recovery will take at least 9 months, and his family has not left his side since the incident.

“Every night my dad is with him,” said Darlin sister, Danielle Darlin Pineda. “We are all just thankful that he’s alive. He’ll still be able to walk, he has no brain injuries, no spinal injuries, no heart injuries — everything is in good working order, and we are just thankful he is alive.”

Pineda said she will never forget seeing her brother for the first time after the accident.

“I wasn’t ready for what I saw,” Pineda said. “I started crying. Just seeing somebody like that that you love. You don’t want to (see them like that).”

Pineda said her brother was only recently able to comprehend what had happened to him. He has no memory of the accident.

“He’s positive,” Pineda said. “He just wants to come home, (and) he’s happy to be alive.”

The man driving the Camaro has been identified by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office as Jeremy Joseph Green, 33, of Houston. Green is out on a $50,000 bond after being charged with

Even after multiple operations, Pineda describes Darlin (right) as someone goofy with a lot of energy. | Courtesy of Danielle Darlin Pineda

Lawrence "Jojo" Darlin was seriously injured in a car accident earlier this month. | Courtesy of Danielle Darlin Pineda

two counts of aggravated assault with bodily injury and two felony charges.

When asked what she would say to Green if she could, Pineda’s response might surprise some.

“I’d tell him that I forgive him; I forgive him for everything he’s done,” Pineda said. “There is no time for hate. If anything,it brought our family closer together. But I do forgive him, and I hold no grudges.”

Darlin’s latest surgery was Monday and was centered on fixing his broken shoulder blade, a torn rotator cuff and torn muscles in his left shoulder.

Doctors suspect he may have nerve damage because he can't move his ring or pinky fingers.

Jojo’s parents said they expect his medical bills to reach $100,000.

Pineda made a GoFundMe page

to help pay for the expenses and to keep people updated on her brother’s status.

“We are all shocked that so many people have reached out to us and that people we don’t even know have donated to us,” Pineda said. “We are really blessed to have people care about Jojo and care about what happens to our family.”

When describing her brother, Pineda said Jojo is goofy, funny and has a lot of energy. Even after being in the hospital for so long and enduring so much pain and so many surgeries, Pineda said Jojo is smiling and laughing with his family.

“He’s a good guy, and he did not cause this — it wasn’t his fault,” Pineda said. “That’s what I really want people to know. It could have been prevented if the

guy wouldn’t have done what he had done. But you can’t change the past, and you have to keep on moving forward.”

Pineda said she hopes her brother’s story will remind other drivers on the road to be patient and cautious while driving.

“Accidents happen all the time, but whenever it happens to someone close to you it changes everything,” Pineda said. “Be patient because if anything happens, you could kill somebody.

You could kill somebody’s son or daughter or mother. Just be patient.”

To find out more about Darlin and his status or to contribute to his family's GoFundMe page, please visit https://www. gofundme.com/7t44bdup news@thedailycougar.com

Darlin's vehicle was completely totaled from the accident. | Courtesy of Danielle Darlin Pineda

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Candidate profile: Turner looks to 'put values in action' if elected LEEN BASHARAT

student senate and was very active in politics. So, I can’t forget that. It molded me into who I am today.”

During his service in the Texas legislature, Turner has “been on the front line” for education as he fought for additional funding for higher education institutions such as the University of Houston, Texas Southern University and Lone Star Community College.

Turner was endowed $500,000 from H.E.B. for education purposes, and he donated it to Lone Star for tuition assistance for students.

Along with his focus on education, Turner was a part of several committees overseeing different aspects of the state including the Texas budget, telecommunication and electrical utilities, transportation, criminal justice and healthcare, specifically mental health — setting him apart from his competitors in the race.

The next potential mayor must address several issues facing the city of Houston, but first and foremost, he or she must address a budget shortfall of $126 million.

“Essentially when it comes to

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Former Texas Representative Sylvester Turner will be a famous face on the Houston Mayoral ballot this November.

Turner’s platform, “Putting Values into Action” details the values he learned along his journey as SYLVESTER the first of TURNER his family of nine to go to college, attending UH and Harvard Law School, to become a member of the Texas legislature and now to become potential Houston mayor.

“I come from a family where neither one of my parents graduated from high school, but the focus is always on education,” Turner said.

“It was on the campus of the University of Houston where I debated for two years, was speaker of the

budget merit (or) budget matters that is my area of expertise," Turner said. “The good news for me is I (have) been on (the) Appropriations Committee in the Texas Legislature for the last 21 years, and I’ve been one of five (people) writing the budget," In addition, Turner plans to address Houston’s infrastructure chronically plaguing certain areas of the city. However, the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling of the program Rebuild Houston unconstitutionality forces the next mayor to revise a plan to fix the city’s infrastructure.

“I do think it gives us the opportunity to refine the program and make it even better," Turner said. "I like the concept. You need to have an infrastructure that keeps up with the growth and development.”

Houston is rich in diversity and City Council reflects that, in not just workers, but political stance.

Democrat Turner plans to use the values he learned in a Republican-dominated Texas legislature to collaborate and work efficiently with the Houston government.

“The House is controlled

by Republicans, the Senate is controlled by Republicans and statewide office holders are Republican," Turner said. "As a democrat, I have been able to effectively work with people from different parties (and) different points of view to get

things accomplished and achieved.

It’s going to take the same thing, the same ability to be mayor of the city of Houston –the most diverse city in the country.” news@thedailycougar.com

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Surviving stats: How one student almost didn't REBECCA HENNES

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When Cameron Miles uploaded his first statistics tutorial onto his YouTube channel to help some fellow classmates, he expected 10 views, tops. Within a few days, his video had been watched over 1,400 times.

“Next thing I know it starts spreading like crazy,” Miles said.

“Everyone was saying thank you and that they were super grateful.”

After receiving approval from his peers, Miles continued making tutorial videos on homework and daily problems for his Stats 3331 class with Staci Smith. Altogether, he made five videos that ranged from 10 to 45 minutes in duration.

“I had just noticed a lot of people were struggling, and I asked (if) it helped anyone if I made a video to kind of help explain the process,” Miles said. “The reason I thought it was okay is because (the homework) randomly populates. The problems are different, so everyone still has to work for their grade.”

Miles’ professor disagreed with

Cameron Miles was accused of academic dishonesty after several tutorial videos he made spread across campus. | Pablo Milanese/The Cougar

his reasoning. After the videos gained so much attention, Miles was called into his professor’s office and was told he had been academically dishonest and would be failed in the course.

“My teacher asked if I knew that what I was doing was wrong, and I (said) 'No" Miles said. “Obviously I put my name on everything because they still have to do everything on their own; I’m just helping basically like a tutor does.”

After word leaked that Miles was in violation of the academic dishonesty policy and that he might fail the class, his classmates came to his support.

An online petition to revoke his failing grade received over 200 signatures.

“The first week or two I kind of became a Bauer celebrity, I guess,” Miles said.

Students continued to support Miles, who they see as another

tutor.

“I had heard about the videos, and I didn’t think it was cheating,” accounting junior Autumn Hayes said. “It was just helping people, like free tutoring that they offer at the school.”

Miles was able to make a proposal with his professor and the academic board. Instead of failing the class, he was asked to take down all of his tutorial videos and in return would receive a zero for all of the assignments he helped students on.

“I’m a man, and if I make a mistake I’ll own it," Miles said.

"Mathematically, it’s still possible for me to get an A based on the weights of the grades.”

While Miles said he is grateful to not fail the class, he understands why other students are still upset.

“People are still asking for help (but) I’ve been directed to advise them to go see the instructor or blackboard or the tutors here at Bauer,” Miles said.

Management information systems sophomore Erik Otuomagie said he thinks Miles should still be

able to help students.

“That’s really dumb to me because a lot of people really need help,” Otuomagie said. “First of all, it’s stats. It’s a hard class. Not everyone is geared towards math (and) people will need help whether it’s (by) videos, tutoring or old materials. I don’t think its cheating because the material is not exactly the same.”

Miles said he would like to make videos over class material that is not graded, but was told not to. Despite all of the drama over the past few weeks, Miles said he respects his professor and her decision.

“The only reason why I can teach anything is because I went to class, I took notes and I learned from the teacher,” Miles said. “I think Dr. Smith is a fantastic teacher. She did stand up and defend me, and I didn’t go through the whole hearing process because of her.”

The Cougar reached out to Dr. Smith but was unable to get a response. news@thedailycougar.com

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Shut 'er down: Republicans versus women KEN LEVIN

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here is a threat afoot from certain members of Congress to shut down our government as a means of getting their way on a certain issue.

My feelings: go for it, shut it down.

Who wants to shut down the government, and why do they propose this extreme meaKEN LEVIN sure? At the OPINION forefront is our COLUMNIST good old Texas senator and presidential candidate, Ted Cruz.

Although she can’t vote on the issue, Carly Fiorina is also at the head of the problem.

The problem that they see is the alleged criminal activity of Planned Parenthood.

Who is Planned Parenthood?

Planned Parenthood is a worldwide group of clinics catering to the health — including reproductive systems — of female Americans. They offer an array of services, including legal abortions.

And, there is the rub. We are going to shut down the American government in the fight over abortion.

I first encountered the abortion problem in the late 1930s. I lived in the 2800 block of W. Garrison Avenue, a long street running from Old Pimlico Road to an abandoned farm and wooded area. Our street had two Methodist families, two Jewish families and the rest were either Irish or Italian Catholic. There were about three dozen preteen kids when Mrs. M (name omitted) became deathly ill.

We all took her illness personally. I overheard a conversation between some of the moms who gathered to help Mrs. M., and the word abortion was mentioned. I asked my older and much wiser sister about it, and she explained.

My sister told me that Mrs. M. had five kids and couldn’t have any more. She had gone to a mysterious lady who did kitchen-table abortions, which meant that she stopped another baby for Mrs. M. Since the Mrs. M incident, I have been against abortion. But more than that, I do not believe that I have any right to tell any female what to do with her body

Ted Cruz is one of the leading trying to shut down the government if Planned Parenthood is defunded. | Photo illustration by Courtney Williams

or her life.

According to Carly Fiorina, there is a tape that shows a living fetus on a table, kicking, while people from Planned Parenthood are discussing keeping it alive so that they can harvest its parts for profit.

“I dare Hillary Clinton (and) Barack Obama to watch these tapes,” Fiorina said.

Well, so do I, because there is no such tape.

So, let’s keep spreading the big lie and let them shut our government down. This will cause some inconvenience. We keep Planned Parenthood funded, we will save American women's lives in their war against women.

The anti-Planned Parenthood crowd claim that if they close Planned Parenthood, women can just “go somewhere else.”

Not true.

This argument was heard in the 1950s about black children having separate but equal education benefits. There was separate, but never equal.

“Turns out Planned Parenthood is not only critical to the country's infrastructure of reproductive care, it's also cost effective,” according to Kerry Eleveld of the Daily Kos. Of course, low-income women would be hit hardest by Planned Parenthood closures. About one in six American counties — 491 counties in total — have a Planned Parenthood clinic. Taken together, they see about 2.6 million patients annually. Planned Parenthood Clinics make up only 10 percent of publicly funded contraceptive clinics but provide care for 36 percent of patients who use

the government birth control programs. On top of all that, abortion only accounts for about 3 percent of their total services.

Hey, Republicans supposedly interested in cost effectiveness, how about those numbers?

So again, let’s spend our money and Shut-’Er-Down. You won’t stop Planned Parenthood, but you will help guarantee a far more

progressive government for the United States in the 2016 election.

Women of America — especially students — need to protect themselves. Vote and protect the rights due to all women.

Opinion columnist Ken Levin is a political science senior and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com

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Sickness is coming: The Cougar staff shares tips on staying healthy

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veryone is getting sick around campus and as a courteous reminder from your friends at The Cougar, don’t push it when you’re not feeling well. As a matter of fact, don’t get sick in the first place.

We know this is easier said than done, so here’s some steps you can take to protect yourself from the sick season.

Get some vitamins Whether it be the vitamin C from your morning’s orange juice or the multitude of unknown substances in your One A Days and Centrums, your body needs the boost to your immune system.

Get a decent amount of sleep Sleep plays a key role in keeping the body and brain at top

performance levels and sleep deficiencies can attribute to an increased risk for chronic health problems. Lack of sleep is one of the leading factors of getting a flu or cold, so be sure to go to bed at a reasonable hour.

Keep your gloves dirty but your hands clean Now we know that the task can seem like a nuisance, but it’s definitely worth the couple of minutes it takes on the way out of the bathroom. Washing your hands kills germs and germs get you sick, so this is something that should be pretty easy to make the sacrifice for.

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Doctors are there to help They’re professionals for a reason. The UH Health Center offers flu shots, and there

are plenty of Walgreens and CVS’s around campus, so take advantage of your preventative options. Even if you’re not worried about the flu, consulting your physician can help you determine what you’re most at risk for this time of year and they can give you even better health suggestions than the school paper.

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against you that you are choosing to keep their classroom disease-free. It is genuinely more beneficial for you to stay home anyways, because then you become that guy who got everyone in class sick so you technically ruined everyone’s grades.

For the strong and stubborn If even after considering all of the grade A advice your favorite school paper has put on the table and you still make the life-threatening journey to class, make the situation as painless as possible for the people around you. If you have to cough up a lung or drain your sinuses,

please step outside. Nothing attracts eye daggers as quickly as the noises a sick human creates in a echoing classroom, so avoid warranting the invisible blades.

In all seriousness, we only want to help you. We all get sick every once in a while so we all understand what it’s like to deal with feeling crappy when you have things to do. So do your best to keep your germs quietly to yourself when you are sick and when you aren’t, don’t get mad at the people who are. It’s all a part of life.

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Why wearing pink isn't enough for breast cancer

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pen your eyes in October and you will see the typical plethora of pumpkin spice lattes around campus, the scary emergence of UGG boots and everyone head-to-toe in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

From small, pink rhinestone ribbon PHYLICIA pins to the SNEED heavily-marOPINION keted NFL COLUMNIST Breast Cancer endorsed merchandise, donors are seeking to support the cause in the most fashionable way possible.

But how far does America go with its price tag on these commodities?

NFLshop.com has sweatshirts with Texans Logos and a pink ribbon that costs a consumer anywhere from $52.95 to $99.95.

For a more frugal donor, AVON 39 Breast Cancer merchandise has

low prices ranging from $28 to $60, depending on what type of clothing is purchased.

Many companies like Avon, Susan G. Komen and the NFL capitalize their promotions, claiming to raise money for Breast Cancer research in October, but whether their intentions profit or promote progress is controversial.

It becomes a question of how much companies can swindle the public if they play on their emotions and induce the effects of appearing to provide hefty sums of support to survivors.

Business Insider conducted a study of the contributions made by the NFL in accordance with their Breast Cancer funding and found that only 8 percent of its profits actually went to The American Cancer Society Research foundation.

That is a shockingly low amount considering the marked up price tag on their merchandise.

Consumers need to understand that when considering where to place their dollar support next month, they pay special attention to the labels of Breast Cancer

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endorsed merchandise.

CharityNavigator.org conducts thorough investigations on companies that are deemed charitable. They breakdown their expenses, profits and actual donation dollars, then they rate them on a scale of stars 1-5.

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AVON was rated at two stars with primary revenue of $47.5 million and $39.5 million in expenses; this includes administrative salaries. Susan G. Komen for the Cure also was rated with two stars. This charity brings in massive total revenue at $228. 3

million but also has $233.8 million worth of expenses; including the modest $200,000 salary of CEO Judith Salerno.

Although these companies are heavyweight champions in advertisement and campaigning, they are deemed less than average in their attempts to provide any real result in research.

Time Magazine recommends these five companies that are making real advancements in the breast cancer fight: Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, California Breast Cancer Research Program, Young Survival Coalition , National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund and The Pink Fund Inc. If donating to these organizations doesn’t come with a pretty tangible ribbon, don’t be disappointed; you are donating to give an opportunity in providing prevention, a prospective cure and a little pink promise of faith.

Opinion columnist Phylicia Sneed is an English senior and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar. com

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After the Cougars dismantled the Bobcats in their 59-14 win Friday night, it is time again to examine the good, the bad and the ugly for this 3-0 squad.

The good: Career days for Ward and Ayers After a quick start for the Cougar offense, the game was close for most of the first quarter, until UH exploded, scoring on their next seven possessions to pull away from the Bobcats.

Junior quarterback Greg Ward, Jr., who sat out most of the second half, completed 17 of 21 passes for 274 yards and tossed a careerhigh four touchdowns, while also putting up 91 yards and two more scores on the ground.

“His athleticism and speed is certainly prevalent, he got out of containment and it was very difficult,” Texas State head coach Dennis Franchione said of Ward after the game. “He threw a good ball, and he’s a really good player” For the third straight game, Ward’s favorite target was junior receiver Demarcus Ayers, who finished with eight catches for 126 yards and two scores on the night, both career numbers for him.

After spending his first two

seasons in a reserve role, Ayers has emerged as the go-to receiver in this offense through the early goings of the season.

“It was very mentally tough for me (last season) but it helped me grow as a person,” Ayers said.

“Now to see my role increase, I really embrace my role right now, because I’m blessed to be in the position I’m in.”

If the Ward to Ayers connection can stay strong throughout the season, more career days might be in store for these two.

The bad: first half mistakes Through the first three games of this season, penalties have been a recurring issue for this Cougar squad.

UH is ranked 113 in the nation with 26 total penalties and is averaging more than eight per game.

“Obviously, it's an issue that's now three weeks running,” head coach Tom Herman said. “We're going to have to go back to the drawing board, myself as a head coach and our staff, and figure out why these things are happening.”

Of those 26 penalties for 200 yards by the Cougars, nine of them came in the first half against Texas State, including three within the first few minutes

Ward and the Cougars now sit at 3-0, looking forward to their first conference game of the season next week at Tulsa. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar

of the game.

“I told our guys at halftime, 'if they’re expecting a pat on the back for being up 42-7, then they’re in the wrong program',” Herman said. “I challenged them at halftime to come out and play much more fundamentally sound and execute better, and we did that.”

Herman’s words must have struck a chord with his players, as they were only flagged once more for five yards the rest of the game.

The ugly: QB injury, depthchart reshuffle With the game well in hand 52-7, the Cougars put backup

quarterback Adam Schulz into the game with four minutes left in the third quarter.

On his second series of the game, Schulz led the offense down to the Bobcat eight-yard line with a 49-yard pass.

Two plays later, Schulz scrambled up the middle of the Texas State defense, but went down with an apparent knee injury.

“Obviously it doesn’t look good any time a guy has got to get helped off the field and you’re there examining his knee,” Herman said. “The first thought that goes through your mind is not about the team and its effect on the team, it’s about the young

man.”

Schulz, the fifth-year senior will miss the rest of the season after an MRI confirmed an ACL tear in his right knee Sunday.

With Schulz sidelined, the Cougars are left with few experienced options at the quarterback position.

Herman told the media after the game that the team will look to sophomore Kyle Postma to replace Schulz.

A third-string quarterback during camp, Postma was switched to receiver when the season began and immediately had an impact for the depleted position.

“Where it probably hurts us the most is in our depth at wide receiver,” Herman said. “We moved Kyle there for a reason, because we were thin at wide receiver; now it heightens the sense of urgency to a couple of those guys in the receiving room to step up.”

While the Cougars are in good shape heading into their first conference game of the season this Saturday when the team travels to face the University of Tulsa, there is still plenty for this squad to work on. sports@thedailycougar.com

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The Cougars have a couple tough tests coming up in the next few weeks. Who presents the biggest challenge? vs Tulsa , Saturday- In their first conference test of the season, the Cougars travel to take on the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes are currently 2-1, with their only loss coming against the University of Oklahoma.

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vs Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 31- The Cougars will be looking to avenge a loss in the BBVA Compass bowl two seasons ago. The Commodores are currently 1-3, with a couple of losses coming against Southeastern Conference foes. vs Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 7- While the Bearcats are 2-2 this season, their record is deceiving, with both of their losses came at the hand of undefeated conference foes, Temple University and the University of Memphis. vs Memphis, Saturday, Nov. 14The Tigers currently sit in first place in the AACWest, with a 4-0 record and a 1-0 conference record.

Memphis is looking for their second-straight AAC title. vs Navy, Friday, Nov. 27- The Midshipmen are in their first season in the AAC, but are already 3-0, with a 2-0 conference record.

Navy is one of the top teams in the AAC West, and will be a tough test for UH. sports@thedailycougar.com

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Soccer is widely known as the world’s game and is a blossoming sport in the United States, and sports administration junior Hugo Lagarda is trying to bring that excitement to campus.

Lagarda has put forth a petition for UH to establish its own men’s soccer program, spoke to the Student Government Associate and has an up-coming presentation with the Athletics Advisory Board to present his petition.

The Cougar had a chance to sit down with Lagarda to talk about the root of his desire for a men’s program, his plans moving forward and the potential effect on the University.

The Cougar: What is your goal for the petition to UH? Hugo Lagarda: My primary goal is

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to use the signatures to showcase the amount of support a Division I men’s soccer team would receive throughout the city of Houston. It’s another case for establishing a men’s program here at UH.

TC: What is the process and timeline from now until the theoretical establishment of a program?

HL: It’s a process of getting people to understand the potential that a men’s soccer program here at UH possesses.

I’ve presented to the SGA, and it was received with great acclaim. On Oct. 14, I will be presenting to the Athletics Advisory Board. I eventually plan to present to our President and the Board of Regents. The overall timeline of establishing a program is hard to forecast. I personally would be content with the program being established within three years. It’s hard to predict all of the hurdles. Nonetheless, I’m very passionate about the endeavor and prepared with the right information.

TC: What made you want to push for the University to have a men's soccer program?

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HL: There are thousands of kids playing soccer here in the state of Texas that don’t have many options to play college at the highest level. Currently, Southern Methodist University, Houston Baptist University and the University of Texas-Pan American are the only schools to field a men’s Division I team. There are zero major public universities that have men’s soccer. It’s baffling and sad. There is too much talent that either leaves the state or drops the sport to attend a public university.

TC: What is your goal for this University with men's soccer?

HL: The ultimate goal is for the potential of a program to come to fruition. I want

Sports administration junior Hugo Lagarda is pushing for a men's soccer program at UH. He says the university can offer something very few other public universities can: a chance for talented players to stay home, while still pursuing their dreams. | Pablo Milanese/The Cougar UH to be among the elite in NCAA men’s soccer. I want UH to be recognized as a trailblazer for the other large public universities to add men’s soccer programs.

there are more kids playing soccer than any other sport in the country. The U.S. has more youth soccer players than any other World Cup contender.

TC: What benefits would a men's program offer UH?

TC: What is the biggest obstacle facing you going forward?

HL: For starters, it would cater to the student population here at UH. We are the second-most diverse university in the nation. Soccer is a global sport. Our University would have strong leverage on some of the best soccer players in the nation. Men’s soccer would also allow us to reach out and expand on a market that is not saturated by the University of Texas, Texas A&M University and others..

HL: The biggest obstacle is convincing the business-savvy individuals of the athletic department that men’s soccer is worth the investment.

TC: Do you think soccer has a chance to be a 'Top-4' collegiate sport?

HL: College soccer is growing steadily and significantly. According to Winthrop Intelligence, a database resource for athletic directors to increase revenue and save money, athletic directors are devoting more and more resources towards the development of their soccer programs. Soccer is the only sport outside of football and basketball that shows promise at becoming self-sustaining.

In fact, only 43 percent of all college football programs break even.

TC: What kind of numbers have you found that backup your claim about soccer being the next big thing?

HL: When you consider the global landscape of sports, soccer is already the biggest thing there is. It’s one of the only sports that was imported to the United States. You can have a kid in a third world country play the same sport as a kid in a first world country. College soccer will grow subsequent with the professional game and the interest at the grass root levels of the sport. Here are two facts:

TC: What is your pitch for why we need a program?

HL: My pitch is simple. College soccer will not stop growing. The Texas universities are falling behind on this opportunity.

We can either be a leader or a follower.

TC: Do you think soccer at UH is something that has a chance to transcend just athletics?

HL: I say this with all due respect to the other athletic programs here at UH: If a men’s soccer program were established, we would be a national championship contender within five years. Our attendance would rival the highest national average. Houston has one of the best youth soccer communities in the country.

The community fosters vast amounts of soccer talent every year. The most important aspect to consider is that there is no competition with what our University has to offer.

TC: If you had a chance to talk directly to President Renu Khator and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Hunter Yurachek, what is one thing you would tell them to change their mind?

HL: We always talk about gaining ground on the other universities in Texas. Men’s soccer offers an opportunity to be a leader. sports@thedailycougar.com

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The total package: freshman guard looking to make immediate impact SHARDANNA JONES

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When men's basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson recruited point guard Galen Robinson Jr., he didn’t do so with intentions for the freshman to ride the bench.

Robinson has no plans to be there either.

Coming out of his senior year, where he received the Guy V. Lewis Award as Houston’s top high school player, Robinson plans to serve as a leader to take the Cougars to winning heights.

“I feel like coach Sampson recruited me due to my leadership ability and my focus to get things done,” Robinson said. “I believe leadership is one of my best qualities, because I like to be able to run stuff."

Robinson said he welcomes the competition of trying to dethrone the incumbent starter, and he also enjoys it.

“It only makes me better,” Robinson said. “I feel like I’m built for it, so it should be fun.”

LeRon Barnes, one of the team captains from the 20142015 season, said Robinson has

Freshman Galen Robinson, Jr., left, is looking to make an immediate impact for UH this season, despite his inexperience. | Bryce Dodds/The Cougar

moments where he does sit back and learn, but he’s no pushover.

“Ronnie (Johnson) and Galen are really competitive,” said Barnes. “He (Galen) doesn’t just sit back and let Ronnie run him over. They go at it every now and then.

Although he admits he initially did not have plans to attend UH, Robinson feels that joining the Cougars was the best decision for him.

He feels as though he has improved in the short time that he has been

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here thanks to Sampson.

“When coach Sampson got hired, I don’t know what happened,” Robinson said. “It was like magic...He has helped me since I’ve been here.

I’m noticing my growth—with my jump shot and my decision-making.

The way I think has evolved.”

Sampson said he’s always expected great things from the freshman guard.

“When we were recruiting Galen, I said ‘that kid’s going to be a cap-

tain one day’,” Sampson said. “He’s going to be a leader in this program because he has great intangibles, and he really fits the way we want to play.”

Sampson said Robinson really understands the point guard position.

“There are a lot of guys who want to play fast, but they’re not sure how,” Sampson said. “Galen is one of those point guards that can play at multiple speeds.”

Although a freshman, Robinson wants Cougar fans to know that he has every intention to bring success to UH, along with a bit of flash.

“I like winning, and I really believe I can help this team win,” Robinson said. “I like the pick-nroll. On the pick, I’ll throw an alley, dunk it and get the crowd excited.”

On the team’s trip to China this past August, Robinson said he found playing in a foreign country beneficial, as it prepared him even more to play at the collegiate level.

“That was some basketball like I never played,” Robinson said. “The pace was fast and I like playing fast so it was fun, but they played dirty.

If you can play through that and all that adversity...then you can play

through anything.”

Although he had displayed a bit of inexperience during their games, Sampson said Robinson is the type of player who’s going to keep working to improve.

“He understands areas that he needs to work on,” Sampson said.

“It’s just a matter of him adjusting to the speed of play, the physicality of college basketball versus high school.”

Robinson is ready to begin his first year on the court and isn’t looking to blend in.

“I want to be first-team all-everything,” Robinson said. “First team for the freshman—that’s one of my goals and, you know, go to the NCAA Tournament and get a couple of wins. That’s the bigger goal.”

Sampson said he plans to let the freshman duke it out with other the other guards in practice every day.

“You always talk about freshman and their decision-making and how they compete and such, but Galen’s got the entire package of a point guard,” Sampson said. “We’re really excited about his future.” sports@thedailycougar.com

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Who had the biggest impact performance of the night?

I would have to say Greg Ward, Jr. With 17-21 passing, 274 yards, four touchdowns and 91 yards rushing with two touchdowns. That speaks for itself and Ward gets the entire team going. He gets the offense going, and his teammates feed off of that. He basically said, 'This is my team.' He showed true leadership and looked like a Heisman contender.

Where do you think the Cougars end up in the American Athletic Conference?

The picture has become a bit clearer, and I think UH is one of the top four teams in the AAC, alongside University of Memphis, the United States Naval Academy and the University of Temple. There are a couple of sneaky good teams, but I think the Cougars control their own destiny.

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