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Proposed app could use student input Computer science department has developed similar programs to SGA’s smartphone project Taylor McGilvray

THE DAILY COUGAR The unveiling of Student Government Association’s plan to spend $59,125 of student fees to an outside company to develop a smartphone app for the University has left some computer science students wondering why. The question stems from the fact that one of the app’s features used to sell the idea to the Student Fees Advisory Committee was its ability to help students find their way around campus, giving them directions to and from

different buildings. Why is this an issue? Because that app already exists. UH Navigate is an app that was developed by five computer science students as an assignment for their Ubiquitous Computing course in December of 2010. It was the continuation of a project created by four other students, UH Guide, created in March of 2010. UH Guide earned those four students a Student Service Award under a resolution introduced by current SGA Speaker of the Senate Reyes Ramirez. “I’m sure they could find people (in the department) who are willing to do it (develop the app)... without spending $60,000,” said Mohammed Alshair, team leader of the group that developed UH Navigate. SGA Director of Finances Turner Harris said SGA did not want to use students to develop

the app because a third party developer would have more time to devote to creating it. “It’s a speed issue and a turn around issue,” he said. “If you go with a third party developer... they’re not just coders; they’re designers. It’s not something that can be matched.” Harris said SGA would like to use computer science students in the future, however. “Just because we developed the app with a third party doesn’t mean we can’t use them later on,” he said. Alshair said the main problem his group came across with UH Navigator was they couldn’t get support from the University. The app was supposed to be published when in was created in December, but never was because the teaching assistant didn’t get around to it even though the department has a

subscription, costing $100 per year, to publish as many apps as they want. With the help of SGA, however, Alshair said the app could be updated and maintained by students. This way the students developing the app could spend more time developing it instead of trying to work their way through campus bureaucracy. They could then include the proposed features the new app would have, without spending $59,125 or using an outside company. He said if student fees are being used, they should be spent on the University. “If that’s the case, they could give it (the $59,125) to the department or the students,” he said. “But for a lot of students the project and experience itself would be enough motivation.” APP continues on page 3

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Hispanic heritage festivities to feature free food, music The UH Activities and Funding Board is sponsoring a variety of festivities in advent of Hispanic Heritage Month today at the school’s University Center. To kick start today’s celebration, the university will have its first tamale eating contest as well as its first grito contest. The program will also feature an array of traditional Latin American music, and food. The event is free of charge and will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact AFB at: damachad@central.uh.edu. —Estíbaliz García

Sliding doors protected by a Cougar Card security swipe have replaced the old entrance doors at Moody Towers. | Julian Jimenez/The Daily Cougar

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UH professor wins award for Best Book in Urban History The Urban History Association has announced that UH associate history professor Monica Perales will be awarded the Kenneth Jackson Award for Best Book in Urban History. Perales’ book, “Smeltertown: Making and Remembering a Southwest Border Community,” centers on the history of Mexican and Mexican Americans working community in the American Smelting and Refining Company in Perales’ hometown of El Paso, Texas. The award, which is considered, the most prestigious of its kind, will be awarded at the organization’s biennial conference set for October 2012 in New York. —Estíbaliz García

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ssociation Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales held a bake sale Monday in front of Phillip Gunthrie Hoffman to raise funds for their organization. | Catherine Lara/The Daily Cougar

Opinion among residents at Moody Towers is split concerning the construction of new security measures aimed at stopping unauthorized access into the building. Anna Weismann, the project manager for the upgrades, said the recently completed construction consists of sealed entrances and new doorways. Previously, Moody Towers had five entrances — two for each tower

and one leading into the commons. Since the upgrade, two of the tower entry points have been converted into emergency exits, two have been turned into storefronts and the main entrance is now protected by a card swipe reader. “The full upgrade won’t be done until the end of the winter break — that will give us time to load everybody’s Cougar Card into the system,” Weismann said. “We anticipated having this done earlier, but based on the UPGRADE continues on page 3

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Minor – Nov. 20 12:36 a.m. — A visitor was observed showing signs of intoxication. Upon further investigation, the visitor stated that he had been drinking and was under the legal drinking age. A Harris County citation was issued and the visitor was released to a responsible party. The incident occurred at 12:36 a.m. Nov. 20. The case is cleared by citation. Theft – Nov. 20 1:22 p.m. – School of Music — A student reported that someone stole his unattended and secured bicycle from the bike rack in front of Moores School of Music. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 19. The case is active. Theft – Nov. 20 3:38 p.m. – M.D. Anderson Library — A student reported that someone stole her unattended and unsecured laptop computer from the library. The incident occurred between 3:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 20. The case is inactive. Theft – Nov. 21 10:27 a.m. – Cameron Bldg. — A staff member reported that someone stole a set of unattended and unsecured UH keys from a Cameron building office. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 2 p.m. Nov. 17. The case is active. Theft – Nov. 21 2:05 p.m. – Moody Towers — A student reported that someone stole her unattended wallet and cell phone while she ate breakfast in the Moody Towers cafeteria. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21. The case is inactive. For the complete report and to view past reports, go to thedailycougar.com/crime

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timing it seems more feasible to have it finished over the winter break. That way, when the students come back, all the security will be in place. It’ll give us time to test it and make sure that they are properly functioning.” Weismann said the security upgrade came to life as a joint effort aimed at improving student safety. “It was a discussion between the UH Res life and the VP of the University that there were too many access points into Moody Towers,” she said. “We recognized that there needed to be something done.” Weismann said there was an increase in the number of security problems that occurred during the summer semester. She also said that the project may undergo further construction, but the changes depend on the effectiveness of the currently implemented measures. “We do have a phase two plan in mind, but we want to see how this phase one works, whether we see a decrease in unauthorized access into the building. We’ll take it from there and see what our next steps are,” Weismann said. According to a report from

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Administration and Finance Plant Operations, the security upgrades, when completed, will also feature three new security cameras. Weismann said she hopes the security measures help assuage any student worries concerning living on campus. “I just hope the students will feel more at ease when this upgrade is completed, and that we can see a decrease in unauthorized access — just make it a better living environment for them.” Many students agreed with the upgrades. Alyssa Reyes, a psychology freshman living at Moody Towers, said she liked seeing more security because it put the building on par for safety with other residence halls on campus. “I think it’s really great having to swipe in at the towers because everyone walks in whenever they please. It’s like Cougar Village, where the security is just awesome. I think it’s a really good improvement,” Reyes said. Other students, however, see the upgrades as an inconvenience. Pre-pharmacy freshman Sinin Allahalih, another resident at the Towers, expressed some frustration with the new entrances. “I think it’s pointless. People still come in and out. I don’t know why there is a swipe machine next to the

doors if they’re automatic.” Allahalih said she was especially frustrated with the storefront windows that have sealed off some of the entrances. “This made me really mad,” Allahalih said as she pointed to the

now closed North Tower entrance. “Everyone I know was disappointed with this.” Still, other residents have simply accepted the changes and moved on. “I don’t really think it makes

a big difference,” said Alexander Dean, a supply chain management freshman. “I pretty much feel the same way that I did before.”

return to the (fiscal year 2013) ledger,” he said. Evans, who is a computer science major, said he knows students at this University are capable of contributing to the app, and SFAC advised SGA to incorporate students in its plans. Whenever an organization receives this amount of student to

pay to a third party, according to Evans, it goes through a bidding process, meaning SGA does not get to choose which company develops the app. Harris said SGA is still in talks with different developers and will continue the search until SFAC’s recommendations are approved and

fees are distributed next semester. SFAC’s recommendations must first be approved by Vice President for Student Affairs Richard Walker, followed by President Renu Khator and the Board of Regents. Alshair said if SGA and computer science students could work together with the development, they could

create an app better than one an outside company could produce. “Who better to make it (the app) than the people who live in (the University)?” Alshair said. “You don’t want a duplicate — you want to create something unique.”

A glass storefront window has replaced what used to be an entrance into Moody Tower’s south tower. A similar window blocks the entrance to the north tower as well, leaving commons door as the only front entrance. | Julian Jimenez/The Daily Cougar

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Morbidly obese child placed in foster care

200 pound ohio third-grader was recently placed in foster care after case workers decided his mother was not doing enough to control his weight.

Children and Family Services workers involved with the case determined that the 8-year-old, who already has difficulty breathing due to an unrelated medical condition, is at risk of developing serious medical conditions if he remains at his current weight. According to The Associated Press, the boy’s mother plans on challenging the custody removal measure — but that might not be in the boy’s best interest. By allowing her son to become morbidly obese at such a young age, the boy’s mother has shown a disregard for his well-being. The boy should remain in foster care until he reaches a healthy weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website, obesity in American children 6 to 19 years old has risen by 13 percent in the past 30 years. The rate of obesity in children 6 to 11 in 2008 was 20 percent and in children 12 to 19, it was 18 percent. Why are one in five children in the US obese? One argument is school lunches don’t offer students healthy alternatives to pizza and french fries, thus forcing children to opt for foods void of nutritional value. Another argument is the increased amount of fast food restaurants and the ease of eating at them as opposed to making a well-rounded meal. There is also less focus on physical education classes in schools, as they try to ramp up academics to get more funding. All of these things probably contribute to childhood obesity, but the solution to this problem lies with the parents. It is the responsibility of parents to make sure their children have healthy diets and are getting adequate amounts of exercise. If a parent fails in this area to the point that their child becomes morbidly obese, the government should remove that child from that parent’s custody and help the child return to a healthy weight.

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High hopes Decriminalizing drugs in US could dissolve Mexican cartels

n last week’s republican presidential debate that focused exclusively on national security, Mexican drug cartels became a hot topic of discussion. Phil Truluck, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the conservative Heritage Foundation made note of the numerous “drug-related crimes and violence” on the US-Mexican border, and asked the candidates what the federal government can do with Steven the Mexican governChristopher ment “to help stop” the drug cartels. Not surprisingly, Gov. Rick Perry and others voiced their approval for “more boots on the ground,” a timeless government-centric approach that precipitates violence and bloodshed. It goes right along with the renewed push by several members of Congress for the classification of Mexican drug cartels as “terrorist organizations.” Presumably, doing so could allow the government to open up its extra-constitutional toolkit of military violence and targeted assassinations of individuals. I have a solution for Congress and the gentleman from the Heritage Foundation, and it isn’t nearly as violent, expensive or authoritarian: decriminalize the drugs that Congress should not have made illegal to begin with. The glaring fact that federal officials do not want to confront is that even in the 1920s, when supporters of alcohol prohibition unabashedly advocated for the federal government to criminalize the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcohol in the US, they acknowledged

that it would take a constitutional amendment to do so. Today’s drug warriors side-step disastrous discussions and instead opt for the typical totalitarian reasoning that Congress has the power to criminalize any drug of its choosing under an openended interpretation of the commerce clause of the Constitution. Aside from these glaring legal issues, decriminalizing drugs such as marijuana and cocaine in this country would dissolve Mexican drug cartels faster and more effectively than millions of federal agents coupled with trillions of taxpayer dollars. The very act of calling violent Mexican drug-hustlers “cartels” reveals the simple economic truth of what is happening. In the absence of professional and legal competition in the US marketplace for the supply of drugs (mainly marijuana), shady, violent thugs in Mexico have risen to fill the void. And in the absence of competition, they are effectively controlling the supply of the criminalized substances, ensuring economic profits for themselves through violence — all thanks to American drug policies themselves. Take away the limits to competition and you take away the cartels’ only objective and their only source of power — their ability to make money. The truth is that drugs that end up in the US need not come from across the border. Marijuana could just as easily be grown in California as it could in Mexico or anywhere else in Latin America. We also should not take people who are ill with a drug addiction or recreational users of a nearly harmless natural substance and incarcerate them

The truth is that drugs that end up in the US should not come from across the border. Marijuana could just as easily be grown in California as it could in Mexico or anywhere else in Latin America.” as if they are equivalent to rapists and murderers. To date, it hasn’t helped us one iota to do so. The 50 year history of the drug war has proven that the federal government cannot control the demand for illegal drugs through violence. The only thing it has managed to do is cause the suppliers of illicit drugs to become powerful, foreign, criminal enterprises that enjoy fabulous profits for undertaking supply schemes that could easily be carried out in the US by legal and professional means. So why must presidential candidates from both major parties insist that we continue to use force and violence in a failed attempt to solve a social and economic problem? Governmental coercion and violence can never make its citizens follow better habits or make moral decisions. The sooner we realize that, the sooner we can stop wasting trillions of dollars on a violent and endless drug war. Steven Christopher is a first year graduate student in the C.T. Bauer College of Business and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com

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his nation operates under the byline that virtually any of its inhabitants can be just about anything they can put their minds to — it’s the sort of prospect people walk long distances for. Globalization has had its way with the image of the average American. Even the most Bryan fundamental of Washington fundamentalists must acknowledge that their nation is changing. The effect is so rapid that the figures we come to associate with liberty and prosperity morph in size, shape and color on a daily basis. For many Americans, Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith is just short of a topic of conversation, a prelude to last week’s BCS standings or the passage of potato chips. But in an arena of double standards, Mitt Romney is his own nemesis. A non-Christian candidate is a tough sell to the average Republican, so it goes without saying that amongst conservatives Mormonism is the Death Eater equivalent. The political landscape isn’t entirely opposed to change, but a fair amount of Romney’s potential supporters view the man’s very presence as a breach of protocol.

Unfortunately for the second-time presidential candidate, he may not have the means to bridge the gap. Realistically, conservative Republicans won’t put two and two together. But what if they do? What if they accept that the unpaved route is sometimes the smoothest? What if they acknowledge that a different perspective, religious, ethical or otherwise, is just what they need to rein in supporters, to bring confidence back to a group viewed as impenetrable to change? What if they agree to disagree? There are no prescriptions to remedy Mitt Romney’s religious preference to conservative Republicans. Election experience, political prowess and debate poise become nil to some of these conservatives when they consider Romney’s Mormonism — in some circles, the election of an individual outside of the agreed upon doctrine is higher than blasphemy. To these people, he would be better off with hidden ties to Somalian pirates. The paradox is blinding. America is a nation of beekeepers, zoologists and political scientists. If you’ve thought of an occupation, belief system or way of life, there’s a fair chance someone in this country has made it their life’s work, and they are probably making money off of

There are no prescriptions to remedy Mitt Romney’s religious preference to conservative Republicans. Election experience, political prowess and debate poise become nil to some of these conservatives when they consider Romney’s Mormonism.” it. So why is it that a nation in which the sky is the limit, has found itself subject to political toll ways and baggage checks? Whatever the answer is, it puts Romney in a curious position. For Republicans, he’s the obvious route of success; a clean record, stuffed pockets and several years ahead of his contemporaries in basic addition and world geography. But each of these things is overshadowed by the fact that he does not subscribe to the nation’s established presidential doctrine — his steadfastness in his beliefs is only detrimental. Bryan Washington is a sociology freshman and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com.

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Cougars learn from losses UH looks to break losing streak against LSU

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THE DAILY COUGAR Coming off of back-to-back losses decided by a total of three points, the Cougars are learning the importance that every possession has in deciding games. “If you look at it, one possession either way in either game and you’re looking at a different record,” head coach James Dickey said. “You have to value each possession. You have to play your fanny off on defense every possession, so these guys are learning.” With a team full of freshmen and sophomores, the Cougars’ losses might be good lessons to learn from for later in the season. “It’s funny because I was talking to my mother about that yesterday,” senior guard Darian Thibodeaux said. “I don’t want to say that it’s good that we got it out this early, but it’s good that we got that taste in our mouth — and we don’t want to have that taste again. It’s definitely something to learn from and move forward from.” Dickey said that the three areas the Cougars needed to shore up were on defense, giving opponents second chances and their toughness. Against TCU, the Cougars surrendered 15 offensive rebounds, the last of which allowed the Frogs to take a decisive 81-80 lead. The Cougars have shown an ability to put the ball in the bucket, averaging 82.6 points per

UH LINEUP

Starters

C - TaShawn Thomas 9.4 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.4 blk

F - Alandise Harris

17.8 pts, 5.8 reb, 1.6 blk

G - Jonathan Simmons 10.6 pts, 4 reb, 54 FG%

G - Darian Thibodeaux 32.2 mpg, 3 ast, 37 3pt%

G - Joseph Young

11.6 pts, 5.2 ast, 93 FT%

Bench F - Kirk Van Slyke

15 pts, 6.6 reb, 96 FT%

F - Mikhail McLean 2 pts, 3 reb, 13 mpg

G - J.J. Thompson

8 pts, 1.2 stl, 44 3pt%

The Cougars lost their last two games by a combined total of three points after winning their first three. UH is ranked 19th in the NCAA with 82.6 points per game. | Josh Siegel/The Daily Cougar

LSU LINEUP game, the 19th best mark in the NCAA. But a further commitment to defense and rebounding will push the Cougars to be more than a .500 team. Swingman to make debut for UH The Cougars will have increased depth against the Tigers with the debut of freshman LeRon Barnes, who missed UH’s first five games with an ankle injury. “I can’t wait,” Thibodeaux said. “I’m ready for him to come back. That’s help on the wing.” The 6-foot-6-inch Barnes averaged 33 points, 10 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.8 blocks as a senior

at North DeSoto High School in Stonewall, La. “He gives us another guard, wing player, defender, rebounder,” Dickey said. “Right now, it not only helps us in practice, but it will help us in the game. “We certainly missed he and Stiggs (Jherrod Stiggers) both not being out there.” Freshman provides spark off bench Freshman point guard J.J. Thompson has helped give the Cougars another gear when he enters the game. “He’s really just coming out

of that freshman shell, getting the hang of this whole Division-I basketball and the speed of it,” Thibodeaux said. Thompson has averaged 26 minutes, 10 points, two assists and 1.3 steals in the Cougars last three contests. Broadcast information Tonight’s matchup between the Cougars and the Tigers will be televised on CBS Sports Network (Ch. 106) and will be broadcast on 790 AM at 7 p.m. at Hofheinz Pavilion. sports@thedailycougar.com

Starters

C - Justin Hamilton 11.2 pts, 6.2 reb, 1 blk

F - Storm Warren

7.8 pts, 5.7 reb, 1.5 stl

G - Ralston Turner 11 pts, 1.3 stl, 80 FT%

G - Andre Stringer

11.8 pts, 2.2 stl, 90 FT%

G - Anthony Hickey 13.2 pts, 4.2 ast, 2.3 stl

Bench F - Johnny O’Bryant 9.7 pts, 6.3 reb, 0.8 blk

G - John Isaac

3.3 pts, 86 FT%, 17.7 mpg

F - Malcolm White 3.5 pts, 2 reb, 11.2 mpg

COMMENTARY

Alabama, LSU rematch could benefit Cougars If the college football season were to end today, the BCS National Championship would be a John rematch between Brannen No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama on Jan. 9 in New Orleans. That might not be such a bad thing for UH. The Cougars (12-0, 8-0 Conference USA) have earned the No. 6 position in the BCS standings and USA Today Coaches Poll, and the No. 7 ranking in the AP Poll. Despite their forgiving schedule, the argument that the Cougars have one of the best teams in the country is completely valid. However, LSU (12-0, 8-0 SEC) and Alabama (11-1, 7-1) play a fundamentally different brand of football, with different a different breed of athletes than C-USA

teams. This year’s UH squad could be a bowl-eligible team if it were an SEC school, but it would likely not have more than 10 wins. It may not to be wise to speculate on the results of this weekend, or predict how the dominoes of the BCS will fall. But if the Cougars make a BCS bowl, the triumph of playing in the game should not be enough — winning should still be the priority. Fans should not be satisfied by their team only making it to the big game. The Tigers and the Crimson Tide may be the only two schools in the NCAA who have the Cougars’ number. UH has a legitimate shot to beat any other team in the country, as long as it is not an SEC juggernaut.

If Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech go on to win their respective conference championships, their loyal followers will claim how much they belong in the championship game instead of the Crimson Tide. That isn’t necessarily wrong. There is no way Alabama can clinch the SEC championship, but their lone loss to LSU shows more character than the defeats suffered by the Cowboys (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) and Hokies (11-1, 7-1 ACC). Oklahoma State was heavily favored to beat Iowa State (6-5, 3-5 Big 12), but choked in double overtime losing 37-31. Virginia Tech’s loss to Clemson earlier in the season (9-3, 6-2 ACC) is easier to forgive. Many berated how simple LSU’s 9-6 win against Alabama was. But just like any other team,

both rosters have matured since then. If there were a rematch, there would certainly be at least one touchdown scored instead of exclusively field goals. Either way, football teams do not get style points for putting up gaudy statistics on offense. Run-oriented offense and stifling defense is a by-product of surviving the SEC. But if the Crimson Tide do not make the title game, there is a chance they could play UH in the Sugar Bowl. Miracles can happen, but the sight of running back Trent Richardson or the size of Bama’s defense on the opposite side of the Cougars would be intimidating. A matchup against another program would give the Cougars a better chance of winning. ESPN

and other outlets are projecting that UH will play the Michigan Wolverines (10-2, 6-2 Big Ten) in the Sugar Bowl. This gives the chance for something more than just making an appearance — nobody should be happy just being there. LSU and UH are the only two remaining unbeaten teams. UH will not be given the chance to prove itself in the national championship because of its conference affiliation and schedule. All possibilities aside, it is easy to jump ahead and create scenarios. Fans and media will speculate, but the Cougars have to handle No. 24 Southern Miss. to win the C-USA Championship. Then they can officially join in on the BCS frenzy as well. sports@thedailycougar.com

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The Houston Arts Alliance presented two UH graduates and one senior with the Liz Alexander Visual Arts Award in October. The award is a one-time grant in memory of Liz Alexander, who worked as the grants coordinator for the Houston Arts Alliance until her death in April of 2010. “We wanted to do something in her name,” Houston Arts Alliance Programs and Services Coordinator Janel Badrina said. “This year, we raised funds to distribute in a one-time grant to a visual artist.” Family, friends and former colleagues raised funds for the grant in honor of Alexander’s fervent support of emerging artists. “Liz Alexander was an artist in her own right,” Badrina said. “She was very passionate in supporting other artists, especially women and minorities.” As such, sculpting senior Sapphire Willams and UH alumni Gissette Padilla and Nancy Douthey received $1,000 to use for an individual project or continuing education in visual and media arts. With the grant, Williams will continue researching women in the Land Art Movement in the 1960s and 1970s — a project that started from a thirst for knowledge that wasn’t entirely quenched. “When I started this project, I got as many books on land art as I could,” Williams said. “All the books were mainly about men and only a few women would be mentioned — but it was always at the end of the book. “This project is mainly bred from my own frustration, because I’m a sculptor and it’s mostly men. Nothing has really changed since the movement started,” she said. “There have been advances in women’s rights, but it’s still really hard for female artists to work and get

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funding.” As a part of her research, she’s gathering information on female land artists of the time — a task that has been made difficult because of poor documentation and newer developments in the area.

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Sculpting major Sapphire Williams used yarn as a part of a 2010 projects called “Untitled.” Along with graduates Gissette Padilla and Nancy Douthey, Williams was awarded the Liz Alexander Visual Arts Award, which is a onetime grant of $1,000 to be used for their current artistic endeavors. | Photo courtesy of Sapphire Williams

THE DAILY COUGAR As we enter the holiday season and you stroll gaily past the refrigerated grails of the grocery store’s most sacred aisles, please consider this: Beer can be had at room temperature, too. For instance, there’s delicious Schwartzstyle brew from Austin Beer Works. And yes, we all know that Houston not only surrounds us but extends for eternities in all directions, but there are similar styles of highly-recommended darker beers to accompany the change in season. When drinking a room-temperature beer, any variety of Stout, especially Imperials, Trappist (monk’s) beer and the usual Guinness work best. It is well to note that the palest beers are not for the winter season. Their

purpose of refreshment after hard work at record-breaking temperature does not apply, thankfully, for the rest of this week — maybe longer if the weather sees fit to give us enough time to wash our winter socks at least once. Here are a few general temperature guidelines for serving beers this holiday season. The second darkest segment of the beers that work best for a night around the fireplace with friends is that of the “cellar temperature” variety, coming in at a cool 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Belgian varietals work well here, with a full and warm palate that goes well with gamey meats. Also recommended at a slightly chilled temperature are traditional British brown ales On the middle ground, where serving beer begins to affect taste-awareness,

we have generally dark lagers, German wheat bears (Hefeweizen) and the rare but highly sought-after altbier. Most of these unfiltered types go very well with certain fruits of the winter season. For instance, the orange is a traditional Christmas gift because they are harvested just before winter and keep for months. As such, oranges and cloves are common essences in these beers and our favorite smelly seasonal candles. In the first signs of a brisk season, some beer drinkers delight in the chilly blast of refreshing witbier. Also known as Weisse beers or ales, these smooth and cooling types are perfect for a light dinner. Enjoy these lighter-than-most beers at a temperature at 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit for full BRIM continues on page 10

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Sold out! Fans began lining up for tickets late Sunday night for tickets to see the Cougars take on Southern Miss in the Conference USA Championship. Tickets went on sale at 8 a.m. Monday and sold out before the end of the day. Several players, including seniors Justin Johnson, Michael Hayes and Marcus McGraw passed out donuts to fans waiting in line. This guarantees UH’s fourth-straight sellout of Robertson Stadium, including a record-breaking 32,207 that came out against SMU.

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Seniors Case Keenum and Marcus McGraw were named Conference USA Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, for their performances in the Cougars’ 48-16 win against Tulsa. Keenum completed 33-46 passes for 457 yards and five touchdowns. It was the fourth time he received Offensive Player of the Week honors this season, and the sixth time UH has earned the nod. McGraw led UH with 15 tackles, three for a loss, as part of a defensive effort where the Cougars held their opponents under 20 points for a fourth straight week. Despite his illustrious career, McGraw had never earned Defensive Player of the Week before. Senior linebacker Sammy Brown took the honor last week, and junior linebacker Phillip Steward earned the award for thr week of Oct.10.

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Many fans camped out overnight in 40-degree weatherto be first in line to get their tickets for the Conference USA Championship. | Catherine Lara/The Daily Cougar

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any athletes have been known to establish a system to help them mentally prepare for game day. The determination and focus may come on the bus ride to the stadium, but good luck charms may be present with them throughout the week. Music plays an important factor in helping an athlete focus on game day. Here are eight songs that are sure to help Cougars on and off the field get pumped up for the championship game this weekend. — Allen Le Already Home Jay-Z feat. Kid Cudi

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mall or a suburb now.” Regardless, the sculpting senior continues to make headway in a project that will eventually take her on a journey to experience those women’s work and interact with the land upon which they were erected — even if the land has been reappropriated for other uses. Though the East coast is home to most of the pieces by female artists, Williams hopes to experience the predominantly-male

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Ingredients: J A bottle of burgundy or similar dark red wine — Beaujolais works best. J Mulling spices that are typically to be found in fresh produce section next to the oranges and lemons, J Several oranges, to taste J Two lemons, to taste J Fresh cinnamon sticks. Instructions: J Place cinnamon sticks as garnish in large beer or coffee mugs. J Package the mulling spices in cheesecloth or a tea ball to avoid having to strain the wine before serving. J Place wine, fruit and spices in pot over low heat, slowly stirring together until barely simmering. Be careful it doesn’t boil, as this sours the flavor and evaporates the alcohol content. J Serve immediately and enjoy the season’s festivities with friends and family.

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ACROSS 1 Crime scene barrier 5 Reclusive Garbo 10 Partner of 6-Down 14 More than bad 15 A noble gas 16 Perform some pressing work? 17 Bad title choice for a Lucas remake? 20 Prefix for “season” or “tend” 21 Add to the pot 22 Used the phone 23 Castaway’s home 25 Mall unit 27 Patella’s joint 29 Bill with a pyramid 30 “Rumble in the Jungle” fighter 33 Military training group 36 Curl up with a good book 38 Sermon response 39 Bad title choice for a Sinise remake? 42 Algerian port 43 Not cluttered 44 Dump emanations 45 Plaything 46 Overhead trains 47 Pinch pennies 49 Mine entrances 51 Jimmy’s predecessor as president 55 Makes butter 58 Land on the Caspian 60 “Mamma ___!” (Broadway musical) 61 Bad title choice for an Anthony Quinn remake? 64 ___-ran (loser) 65 Sharp-eyed bird 66 Fairy-tale heavy 67 What a frightened horse may do 68 Fencing tools? 69 Office bigwig

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9 Powerful snake 10 Annie Oakley’s firearm 11 Nutmeg skin 12 Cast a ballot 13 Geraint’s spouse 18 Type of meat or laughter 19 Cab charge 24 “Rubber Capital of the World” 26 Glass-clinkers’ proposals 28 Author Hemingway 30 Firing-range rounds 31 Lounge lizard’s look 32 Stopovers for the roadweary 33 Crotchety old-timer 34 Spherical hairstyle 35 Heavy, low cart 37 In-flight announcement 38 Calculating reptile? 40 New face on base 41 Recitation of prayers 46 Novelist Ferber 48 Some colorful marbles 49 Garden spot 50 Prolonged battle 52 Southwest sidekick

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