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Natalie Harms
News editor
With the nation facing the worst influenza epidemic in years, physicians are urging people to get the flu shot to protect themselves and others.
“The flu vaccine is available here in the (University) Health Center and the charge is $25,” said Floyd Robinson, assistant vice president for Student Affairs/Health and Wellness. “It is not too late to be vaccinated.”
“It’s important to remember that it takes at least two weeks to build up immunity to the flu after receiving the vaccine.”
A c c o r d i n g t o R o b i n s o n , there is no excuse not to get the vaccination.
“The vaccine is an inactive virus, so there is no chance of con-tracting the flu from the vaccine,” Robinson said.
UH has not confirmed any cases of the flu, but the Health Center
has treated multiple patients for upper-respiratory infection.
“We utilize the influenza rapid test for confirmation, as issued by the city health department,” Robinson said.
Health Center chief nurse Jen-nifer Nguyen has simple advice for students worried about the flu.
“We follow all the good sugges-tions given to us by our mothers,” Nguyen said. “Eat healthy, get plenty of rest, drink fluids and con-tain your coughs and sneezes.”
More important, Nguyen cau-tions, is regular hand washing.
“When washing hands, wash with warm water and soap for the duration of singing ‘Happy Birthday’ one time. This will give adequate time to kill most germs,” Nguyen said.
Hand washing is important to business junior Joshua Perez, yet he still fell ill. He suggests additional measures for keeping
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THE DAILY COUGARThursday, January 17, 2013 // Issue 61, Volume 78
The cat is back for moreThe festival welcomed students for another semester Wednesday and featured student organization booths, free tacos from Taco Cabana and activities from the Houston Rockets and Amazon.com. More photos on page eight.
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Under the infl uenza
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HOW TO STAY FLU-FREEThink: What would my mother tell me to do?
Get vaccinated. It takes 2 weeks to build up immunity.
Eat healthy, get plenty of rest, drink flu-ids and contain your coughs and sneezes. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or use your elbow.
Avoid touching your mouth, eyes or nose and wash your hands often. When washing hands, wash with warm wa-ter and soap for the duration of singing “Happy Birthday” one time. This will give adequate time to kill most germs.
Clean and disinfect objects touched of-ten such as cell phones, iPads, computer key boards, desk tops and door knobs, etc. with an alcohol wipe. The flu can live on surfaces up to two days; hence, the impor-tance of keeping your hands clean.
Too late? Stay home if you have a tem-perature and flu symptoms as not to infect others. Remain fever-free for 24 hours before rejoining civilization.
All advice from: Jennifer Nguyen , R.N., Chief Nurse of the UH Health CenterGraphic By Andres Garcia
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TodayWellness Event: From 4 to 6 p.m. in Melcher Gym room 100, the UH Charter School is offering a free health and lifestyle educational event. There will be activities from yoga and martial art demonstrations to healthy dieting options.
Seminar: From 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in room 230 in the Health and Biomedical Sciences Building, professor Larry Benowitz speaks about his research in nerve regeneration in mice in connection with optic development.
FridayTrack and Field: At noon at the Yeoman Field House, students are welcomed in free with their ID for the Leonard Hilton Invitational at John E. Hoffman Courts.
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Track and Field: From noon at the Yeoman Field House students are welcomed in free with ID for the Carl Lewis High School Invitational.
Basketball: At 5 p.m. in the Hofheinz Pavilion, the Cougars hope to keep up their successful season. Students get in free with their ID.
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MondayMartin Luther King Day: No classes. Enjoy a three-day weekend.
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healthy.“Just cover up and take Alka-
Seltzer,” Perez said. “I would take
that before class to keep healthy.”According to Perez, you should
avoid friends and family if you contract the flu.
“I just didn’t see my friends for a week,” Perez said.
While Perez knows he should
get the vaccine, he probably will not.
“It’s not a thing that I wake up and think ‘Hey, I should get a flu shot.’”
FLU continued from page 1
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Chrystal GrantStaff writer
Eight students will work on policy analysis and research, write briefs and attend meetings with constituents and lobbyist in Austin through the University’s inaugural Hobby Fellows legislative internship program.
The program was designed to allow undergraduate students the opportunity to work alongside legis-lators during the legislative session, which is held within 140 days in odd-numbered years, said Renée Cross, associate director of Hobby Center for Public Policy.
“The goal for the Hobby Fellows is to allow the students the chance to gain a better sense of the governmen-tal process and public service. There is so much about government that cannot be taught in the classroom,” Cross said.
She is the director of the program — overseeing the program fundrais-ing, recruitment and selection of the interns, and she assigns them to the individual legislative offi ces. As the instructor of record, she develops the curriculum and provides guidance with all academic assignments, Cross said.
Political science and history senior Krystafer Redden was chosen to work alongside state Rep. Jessica Farrar (D-148).
“The program is named for longtime public servant and former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby. Both he and his family have a long and storied history of philanthropy and service to the greater good of our nation, of Texas and of Houston,” Redden said.
“I joined the program to gain experience in the legislative and pub-lic policy process. Having previously served on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and worked at a non-profi t in Washington, D.C., I felt this would complement my educa-tional background while offering fur-ther education in good governance and immersion in the policy-making process.”
The Hobby Fellows program launched as the 83rd Texas legislative session began, giving UH students the opportunity to receive the full experience of how politics and the
legislative system works.“I would like to find a way to
bridge theory and practice, and by doing so, enact sound policy. But regardless, the experience of work-ing in a fast-paced legislative envi-ronment offers a myriad of benefi ts beyond simple utility,” Redden said.
Students went through a series of steps before being selected and assigned to representatives.
“Initially, I applied to the program through a paper application that included a supplemental writing sample and multiple letters of rec-ommendation. After review, I was
invited to interview with professor Renée Cross and program manager Isaiah Warner, both of HCPP. Finally, I was invited to a boardroom-style panel interview with faculty, staff and community leaders. I was notifi ed of my selection shortly thereafter,” Red-den said.
Acceptance into the program is based on merit: a combination of grades, experience and writing ability. Additionally, candidates must have a demonstrated record of public service, either in other government internships, with com-munity groups or on neighborhood projects, Cross said. Students can earn up to 12 hours of credit in political science.
The internship is five months, beginning on Jan. 3 and ending May 27.
Environmental science and politi-cal science senior Estefani Jimenez joined the program to gain real world
experience in politics, she said.“I had previously interned for the
late Sen. Mario Gallegos and decided that I wanted to know more about how the process works. Gallegos helped out many people, specifi-cally Hispanics, and that was also a reason why I joined: I want to help out people in general as well,” Jime-nez said.
Jimenez wants to attend law school and pursue a career in environmental law. She is assisting state Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna this semester.
“I’m excited to be assigned to Her-
nandez’s offi ce,” Jimenez said. She’s an alum and went to the same high school as I did.”
HCPP has a history of creating public service professionals. Harris County District Court Judge Al Ben-nett and state Rep. Armando Walle were introduced to the public realm when working as government interns at UH.
Key staff leaders at all levels of government in Houston, Austin and Washington, D.C. have emerged from the HCPP programs. Cross believes the Hobby Fellows program will help to develop the skills need to be a leader in the world of politics.
“In Texas, the name Hobby is syn-onymous with public service,” Cross said. “We hope to add just a little to the long-term legacy of the Hobby family through the achievements of the exceptional students at UH.”
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Bryan WashingtonStaff columnist
Among those devastated by the Great Recession, students have had to pay a
heavy price, as evidenced by the growing number of unemployed graduates. According to an April 22 report in The Huffington Post, nearly half of 2012’s under-graduates faced joblessness after getting their diplomas.
Many undergraduates who did find paychecks were under-employed, grinding coffee beans or bagging groceries.
If last year proved anything, it’s that former students are drowning in the job pool, trading prospects of furnished apart-ments for childhood bedrooms. To many graduates, it’s a future darker than unemployment itself. It’s a future they would do
just about anything to avoid.In that light, banking doesn’t
look like such a bad idea. Every year, at university job fairs across the country, big-money corporations play a heavy hand in enticing qualified students.
Harvard economist Richard Free-man conceded that virtually any employment, even if undesirable, is better than no job at all.
“If you’re not sure what you’re going to be doing, it probably bodes well to take some job, if
you can get one, and get a sense first of what you want from col-lege,” Freeman said.
Texas performs favorably in landing graduates into feasible positions nationwide. Among the more active employers are fiscal agencies, the money movers. What they have — and will continue to offer — are the headstones of upward mobility: job security, vacation time and benefits.
The need for a broadcaster or a bricklayer may ebb and flow, but capitalists will always need handlers for their currency. Entry-level financing jobs aren’t just attainable, they’re reliable in the face of a wavering job market. It’s easy money.
It’s also a compromise. The late Marina Keegan hit the nail on the head in her description of
disenchantment in a Nov. 9, 2011 article for The New York Times.
“Standing outside a fresh-man dorm, I couldn’t find a single student aspiring to be a banker — but at commencement this May, there’s a 50 percent chance I’ll be sitting next to one,” Keegan said.
It’s one thing for an individual to strive for something unattain-able, but it’s another to settle on the first offer that comes along. There’s no game show to deter-mine which consultant intern is in love with their job; it’s a quiz that hasn’t been taken. Yet, in the face of a wavering economy, with any number of job applications in recycling bins across the coun-try, it isn’t inconceivable for there to be more than one.
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Banking on broken dreams
OPINIONEDITOR Aaron Manuel EMAIL [email protected] ONLINE thedailycougar.com/opinion
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Sarah Backer’s commentary on and indictment of unions as having lost their way, only representing old folks
and featherbedding and other assorted observations reveals an uninformed and sophomoric point of view and not the realities of our labor movement here in Houston and elsewhere.
Yes, unions plead guilty to some corporate charges that are obliquely referenced. We have raised wages for workers and brought about the greatest middle class that the world has ever seen (‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s). Savable wages, health benefits, pensions, job protections and national laws that protect all workers along with an unprecedented upward mobility for all workers as they organized and negotiated for better wages, hours and conditions of employment. Union
workers only asked for what was their fair share in return for the labor that they provided. Only recently with the decline in union membership, largely through corporate outsourcing, that the above economic benefits have also declined. This is no coincidence.
Workers from all backgrounds have benefited. Men, women, African Americans, Latinos and Asians all have better pay and benefits than their non-union counterparts. Unions are part of the so-called laws of economics — a counterbalance against unabashed corporate greed and exploitation. Unions and all workers have been struggling against the onslaught of corporate globalization. The so-called “free market” that is sought by this writer readily crushes (or burns as in the recent garment factory fire) workers in its quest for profits above people.
The very public University of Houston that this writer is attending and gaining benefit from is part of the “collective good” that benefits our students and our country’s future and is supported by unions and their members through taxation.
Going all the way back to the 1960s, unions’ history of racial discrimination is a real stretch. One needs to look at the union leadership today and more importantly union members, and it is a far different world. I was a student at UH in the ‘60s. We can all have an interesting conversation about discrimination at UH if you would like to have it, but it would not be relevant to today’s student population or workplace. As for the corporate world, and who dominates that leadership, it is still largely pale and male.”
Richard Shaw, Class of 1969, secretary-treasurer of the Harris County AFL-CIO Council
Letter to the Editor: Unions, workers paved the way to middle class
Despite the Great Recession, students still seek fi nance for job security. The Bauer School of Business encourages students to take advantage of all entrepreneurship and career opportunities, and offers several places for students to relax, study or catch up on current events. | Joshua Mann/The Daily Cougar
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UNEMPLOYMENT
Looming jobless tragedyBryan WashingtonStaff columnist
Unemployment in the United States could be worse; from a global
perspective, it could be a lot a worse. Our European neighbors would tell us that much, if they could. Between an underweight employment rate and an over-worked welfare system, their part of the world has become host to a deepening social divide.
Joblessness in southern Europe broke 26 million for the first time in modern history, and with that many people struggling just to live day to day, unrest in inevitable. The eurozone may be setting the precedent for our economic collapse and social discord.
Among the litany of employ-ment figures, the most troubling is the average number of Ameri-cans unemployed for at least 99 weeks.
For the past two years, the number of long-term unemploy-ment hovered around 2 million.
As of December, that number has decreased, sitting at 1.5 million, the lowest in more than two years.
It’s an improvement, sure, but by no means excellent.
In spite of its immensity, that number that doesn’t tell the entire story. Among the non-believers is Heidi Shierholz, who claimed in The Huffington Post that the figure is less the result of an improving labor market rather than the disappearance of its most essential demographic: the participants.
“That decline is likely not due to an improving labor market because it just hasn’t improved much over the last two years,” Shierholz said.
Jesse Rothstein, an associate professor of public policy and economics at the University of California, Berkeley, places blame on the public and “how little anybody’s paying attention — not just to the 99ers, but also the 79ers in the past year.” In the eyes of someone who study the
numbers, the only reason our long-term unemployment sits at an even 2 million is the absence of people looking for jobs, most of whom have descended into unaccountability.
It’s one thing to be unem-ployed, but another to be in it for the long haul. True to the preface, members of the latter don’t bounce back easily.
The amount of time spent outside the job force only hampers the prospects of getting back. A jobless future — a car-toonish prospect in 2009 — has looked less like a joke as the decade goes on.
We’ve found ourselves in a reality where the question isn’t where your last job was or when you were most recently employed, but rather if you’re ever going to get another shot. The increasingly consistent answer so far is a resounding no.
Bryan Washington is an English sophomore and can be reached at [email protected].
There is no trickery here. Incompatible employment isn’t a new issue, or even a perilous one.
It’s just that coming of age in an era where politicos approach the fiscal calendar with Easy Bake timers, the temporary routes offered harbor permanent implications. A temporary job
has become less of a qualifier.A lot of these careers are
being picked up by dedicated, over-qualified prospects, some of whom have wanted nothing more than to land in a desk while others have been cheated. You can’t help but wonder if there’s any justice in following them.
Bryan Washington is an English sophomore and can be reached at [email protected].
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OPINION
Jobless Greek citizens rioted for two months in 2011 against austerity measures to no avail. The greek police were out in force to keep the peace. As the economy stagnates, Greece’s problems could become our problems. | Wikimedia Commons
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Christopher SheltonSports editor
For head coach Tony Levine, one of the toughest parts of becoming a head coach for the fi rst time was assembling a staff.
Unfortunately for Levine, he was forced to do it twice.
After former offensive coordina-tor Mike Nesbitt resigned, defensive coordinator Jamie Bryant decided not to return and offensive line coach Lee Hayes joined Texas Tech’s staff, Levine was forced to replace all three posi-tions. Additionally, former defensive line coach Carlton Hayes decided to part ways with the University.
Levine did his due diligence, said Mack Rhoades, vice president of Intercollegiate Athletics.
“For those that don’t know coach Levine, he’s pretty meticulous. He’s very thorough and talked to several people, whether it was for the offen-sive coordinator, defensive coordina-tor or offensive line coach,” Rhoades said. “He’s made several calls, both formal and informal.”
Rhoades also made calls, but Levine made the decisions. Levine hired Doug Meacham as offensive coordinator, David Gibbs as defen-sive coordinator and Glen Elarbee as offensive line coach.
Meacham spent the past seven seasons coaching receivers and tight ends at Oklahoma State, following a season as passing game coordinator
during 2008 and 2009. Rhoades said Meacham was personally and profes-sionally a good fi t.
“He’s a great team person — what I would call a great staff guy,” Rhoades
said. “He’s a terrific recruiter, very bright, a good leader and a really good listener. He’s certainly qualifi ed with the Xs and Os.”
The Cougars have committed to
running the Air Raid offense, and Meacham’s success at Oklahoma State put him on their radar. Okla-homa State runs a similar spread offense, with similar routes and route
combinations.The Cougars hope to replicate the
success the Cowboys enjoyed during Meacham’s tenure.
“Throughout the last eight sea-sons, Oklahoma State has continually set a benchmark for offenses across the nation,” Levine said. “The explo-sive, high-scoring product they placed on the fi eld is synonymous with what the University of Houston has seen in the past and what we plan to replicate in the future.”
The Cougars prioritized experi-ence in their search for a defensive coordinator, and Gibbs held that position at Minnesota and Auburn. At Minnesota, the defense he inherited was ranked last in the Big Ten in 1996. By 1999, the Gophers were ranked eighth in the nation in pass effi ciency defense and scoring defense. Gibbs also coached in the NFL for the Houston Texans, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.
Gibbs has not decided which defensive system the Cougars will run next season. He will evaluate the squad and make his decision based on the available talent.
“There is a lot of young talent coming back on the defensive side of the ball that any coach would appreciate, so I’m grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to getting started,” Gibbs said.
Rhoades expects Gibbs and Mea-cham to be great recruiters for the program. Gibbs’ connection to the NFL will defi nitely be a selling point with recruits.
If they recruit and perform as profi ciently as Levine and Rhoades expect, Levine won’t have to reas-semble his staff a third time.
SPORTSEDITOR Christopher Shelton EMAIL [email protected] ONLINE thedailycougar.com/sports
Head coach Tony Levine has seen several changes to his staff after a 5-7 year. He’s been meticulously working to replen-ish his coaching team, said vice president of Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades. | File photo/The Daily Cougar
Harrison LeeStaff writer
Though the UH women’s vol-leyball squad lost standout sopho-more setter Caitlin Ogletree to the Cincinnati Bearcats during the winter break, it also gained two in her place.
Head coach Kaddie Platt announced the arrival of incom-ing freshman setter Jazzmyn Tin-gelhoff of Lakeville South High School in Lakeville, Minn.
“We are excited to add Jazzmyn to the Houston family,” Platt said.
“She has high-level training and playing experience with Lakeville South HS and Mizuno Northern Lights Volleyball Club. Jazzmyn is smart setter and understands the complexity of running the offense and breaking down an opponent’s defense. She is a competitive, com-mitted, hardworking and coach-able player.”
A four-year letterman as a Lakevil le Cougar, Tingelhoff
graduated a semester early to begin training with UH before the start of the fall season.
She holds the single-season and career-assist record and was named three times to the state all-conference team. She is the grand-daughter of former Minnesota Vikings center Mick Tingelhoff, a six-time selection to the NFL Pro Bowl.
“We are thrilled for the oppor-tunity to train Jazz during spring training,” Platt said.
“Having her learn our system early will help develop team chem-istry and learn our team culture.”
In addition to Tingelhoff, UH signed Sarita Mikals of Colleyville Heritage High School.
Mikals, an outside hitter and two-year letterman, helped her team to a 46-2 record her senior season. She also led the team to a district championship, followed by a second-place finish in the regional tournament.
“Sarita is a six-rotation player
who is a creative scorer,” Platt said.
“She will be used on both pins, giving us some flexibility in our offense. We are excited about her commitment to the Houston family.”
The two signings balance the departure of Ogletree, who will reunite at Cincinnati with former UH coach Molly Alvey, who origi-nally recruited her.
After hiring coordinators for offense and defense Levine’s coaching team is in place
FOOTBALL
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VOLLEYBALL
Platt announces two signings, Ogletree’s departure
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SPORTS
Christopher SheltonSports editor
When Charles Sims decided no to go pro, vice president of Intercol-legiate Athletics Mack Rhoades was happy for two reasons: Sims would graduate with a health degree and continue to produce on the fi eld.
“He’s a semester away from graduating. This ensures that he graduates and gives him another year to develop … He’s just a great young man,” Rhoades said.
Sims added a boost to next sea-son’s offense when he decided to return to school. He had his draft stock evaluated, and after serious consideration, decided to return to UH.
Sims led the Cougars with 851 rushing yards and 11 rushing touch-downs, placing third in Conference USA both in yards, with 94.6 yards per game, and points, with 9.3 per game.
At times, Sims was the Cougars’ best threat in the passing game, finishing fifth in yards and recep-tions on the team. He also had three
receiving touchdowns.Sims had four 100-yard rushing
games and one 100-yard receiving game this season.
“The NFL is my ultimate goal and will still be my goal when I fi nish at Houston. My family and I sat down and carefully evaluated all aspects of the decision and in the end, the opportunity for one more year at Houston was the decision we felt strongly about,” Sims said. “I enjoy being here and enjoy being around my teammates.”
After the Cougars’ 35-14 vic-tory against Rice, head coach Tony Levine said getting rising senior Charles Sims involved was critical to the team’s success on offense.
Levine said he wanted to get Sims at least 25 touches in each contest.
Toward the tail end of the season, with the possibility of a bowl game, the Cougars weren’t able to get Sims involved due to injuries. In the Cou-gars’ fi nal four games, Sims received fi ve or fewer carries in each contest, and UH compiled a 1-3 record.
“To kind of pinpoint a number,
we want around 25. In the Louisiana Tech game, he touched it around 33 times, and that’s fi ne too ... He’s a dynamic player,” Levine said. “He may rush for 3, and he may rush for 2, but at some point, he’s going to break one and make a guy miss and take it for 50.”
Levine said he was excited Sims would return for his senior season. He said Sims will be a leader on the team and a big part of the offense next season.
“He is a valued member of our program, not just as a player but as a person,” Levine said. “Charles is a great role model and displays great character. ”
Sims touches equals winsIn games where senior running back Charles Sims received 25 touches, the amount Tony Levine wanted to see him get, UH was 3-1 this season.
MAGIC NUMBER
UH falls to ECU
The Cougars couldn’t hold their six-point halftime lead and lost to the Pirates 89-78. Danuel House led the
Cougars in scoring with 22. —Rebekah Stearns/The Daily Cougar
Rising senior running back Charles Sims rushed for more than 100 yards four times last season. | File photo/The Daily Cougar
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Coogs recieve a warm welcome home
With back-to-school shopping and the inflating prices of textbooks, students stepped into the Amazon.com Inc. money booth for a chance to win giftcards, which come in handy for purchasing supplies. | Natalie Harms/The Daily Cougar
From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Cat’s Back took place in and around the University Center during one of the busiest times of the day. Pedestrian traffic slowed when students noticed the loud music, free Taco Cabana and professional chair massages to loosen up their tense muscles. Students did not hesitate to sit and relax before heading back to classes. | Natalie Harms/The Daily Cougar
Between rounds of Giant Jenga, members of the student body got the opportunity to meet with Student Government Association President Cedric Bandoh and other members of SGA present at the event. | Natalie Harms/The Daily Cougar
The Shastas cuddled up for warmth in the cool January air and helped keep up the spirits of the young pride. | Natalie Harms/The Daily Cougar
Students got the chance to learn about dozens of organizations including fraternities and sororities, religious groups and hobby clubs. One organization at the fair was Cru, which aims to spread gospel and faith. | Natalie Harms/The Daily Cougar
From massages to free food and giftcards, students were given endless reasons to be proud a part of the pride
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Desiree Alvarez, Paulina RojasStaff writer, life & arts editor
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study concluded that 24 percent of college-aged women binge drink.
According to the CDC, binge drinking for women is considered as consuming four or more alcoholic drinks in a single setting.
“Although four drinks is plenty enough for a person to feel buzzed, I personally would not consider that binge drinking,” said public rela-tions senior Celeste Garza.
“Binge has the connotation to be more than excessive. I think a binge drinker should be clas-sifi ed as someone who drinks three drinks per hour. Four drinks a night, to me, is hardly binge
drinking.”To a college woman, that amount may come
as a surprise, but to Woman Resource Center director Beverly McPhail, it is not.
“These are just the consequences of equal-ity,” McPhail said.
“It’s partly good news, women should be able to party and enjoy themselves, like men do. It’s all about educating the consequences of the reality.”
From fraternity parties to socializing with friends at a bar, alcohol is part of any college students’ coming of age. For women this carries an increased level of concern because according to the study, binge drinking increases the risk of unintended pregnancies, rape and violence.
“Women do not metabolize alcohol as fast as men, so it leaves us more vulnerable,” McPhail said.
To help combat the risk for violence and to help educate students about alcohol, UH has launched “Intent and Motivation: Alcohol Group Exercise.” The program uses a cohort-based approach to increase prevention. The cohorts involved with the program include
residential life and housing, athletic teams, sororities and fraternities.
The program has twice been awarded Model Program status by the U.S. Department of Education.
“Part of the program is to provide students and organizations accurate information about alcohol and drinking,” said Gail Gillan, director of the Wellness Center.
“Students almost always overestimate the amount of drinking their peers are doing, thus giving them permission to drink more.”
Instead of focusing on the number of drinks women have, IMAGE focuses more on the fre-quency of drinks.
“We do not actually focus on or use the term binge drinking ... Four drinks in a sitting, well what does that mean? We try to look, instead, at high risk drinking (large quantities during a short period of time). Instead of the number of drinks, what about the consumption frequency that is more likely to result in a negative conse-quence?” Gillan said.
Study reveals periods of large amounts of alcohol consumption have increased among college-aged women
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With a significant part of the construction cleared from Cullen Boulevard, MetroRail has shifted its work to the creation of a line that will further connect UH to downtown.
“MetroRail is working to com-plete construction of 15 miles of new light rails on three new lines: the East End, North and South-east Lines. Construction work on the three lines has surpassed 60 percent completion,” said senior media relations specialist Marga-ret O’Brien Molina.
The line under construction at the University is the Southeast Purple Line. It begins downtown, travels southeast past campus and then to Texas Southern University,
ending at the downtown YMCA. While Cullen Boulevard has
temporarily cleared, the UH area is not finished with construction inconveniences.
“The work will continue east and west of Cullen to complete the guideway and track work,” Molina said.
Metro maintains an updated status on all railway construction on its website, including a start date, the area affected and how long it will last. Metro anticipates a 10-week traffic shift along Scott Street.
The installation of a track to the west of Cullen Boulevard and Scott Street will continue throughout the semester.
“Along the east side of Scott, utility work has started and is mov-ing north from Wheeler to Elgin. That work will be followed by track installation,” Molina said.
Metro construction on the Southeast Line began in January 2010 and is slated to offer passen-ger services in 2014.
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