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Congratulations Class of 2012

Class of 2012 MY FELLOW COUGARS:My warmest congratulations on your graduation from Texas’ newest Carnegie-designated Tier One research university. Your dedication to reaching your goals in the classroom, across our campus and in our community inspires us to greater levels of excellence. The power of your degree will open doors to a bright future and help you realize your dreams. As you grow in your career, I urge you to stay connected with your university. You have the opportunity to light the way for your fellow Cougars, to lead by example and encourage their accomplishments.

We hope you will become involved alumni as we continue our journey, and we wish you success on your path.

Renu KhatorPresident, University of Houston

www.uh.edu/president

The University of Houston is an EEO/AA institution.

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XXX2011

DEDICATIONFor turning our long-term dream of success into reality, inspiring students

to take pride in our University and for always being the truest embodi-

ment of Cougar spirit, we dedicate the first Houstonian magazine to our

beloved UH President Renu Khator.

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XXX2011

TRUE WE’LL EVER BEIn the last year, our University has seen a number of incredible changes. From the construction of new build-

ings to a change in our athletic conference and the creation of new traditions, UH is undergoing a transforma-

tion to continue striving for excellence.

Much like the University-wide initiatives made to rewrite our history, the Houstonian has seen a similar process

of recreation. An uncertain future led production of the yearbook to be retired after 77 volumes, but from a

rebirth of one of the University’s oldest traditions comes a new publication for graduates.

Being presented with the opportunity to carry on the torch of a tradition with such deep roots in UH history is

nothing short of an incredible honor. From its first publication in 1934 to its last in 2011, each editor left a piece

of his or her heart with the Houstonian. The same is true for this publication, and it is with great pride that I

share with you the Houstonian magazine for the first time. I consider it a privilege to preserve and contribute

to the heart of the Houstonian, and just as the editors before me, I can only hope that capturing the essence of

the University is not a tradition that will be lost in the sands of time.

My sincerest gratitude goes to everyone who has been a part of this journey, but perhaps the greatest ap-

preciation is owed to Matt Dulin, without whom this entire process would not have been possible. Thank you

for lighting the path, offering insight and providing inspiration every step of the way. I could not have done this

without your encouragement and support.

In gaining recognition for our many successes in the last year, eyes across the nation are upon us, eager to

watch the history of UH unfold. Our story is that of perseverance, strength of character and success, and the

spirit of the University of Houston is not something that is easily forgotten. That same spirit is what connects

each one of us and keeps the heart of UH alive. It is important to never abandon the pursuit of excellence, and

just as UH has taken the steps to rewrite its history, so too can we reinvent ourselves and become the finest

individuals we can be.

To the graduates of the Class of 2012, I wish you only the best in all of your future endeavors.

WRITERSDaniel Renfrow Jose Aguilar Joshua Siegel Lauren Mathis Channler Hill

COVER PHOTOJack Chaiyakhom

COVER DESIGNJorge Robles

EDITOR IN CHIEFMary Baak

MANAGING EDITORNaheeda Sayeeduddin

COPY CHIEFJulie Heffler

PRODUCTIONAndres Garcia Farah Kamani Jorge Robles Paul Vilchez

PHOTOGRAPHERSEmily ChambersCatherine LaraNewton LiuBrianna Leigh MorrisonNine NguyenHendrick Rosemond

ADVERTISINGVictoria Gbenoba David Richards

ABOUT THE MAGAZINE All contents copyright 2012 UH Student Publications. This magazine was produced entirely by students at the University of Houston. The first

copy is free to graduates. Each additional copy is $2, including postage. To request a copy, call (713) 743-435 or email stupub@uh.edu

ALL HAIL TO THEE, OUR HOUSTON UNIVERSITY.OUR HEARTS FILL WITH GLADNESS WHEN WE THINK OF THEE. WE’LL ALWAYS ADORE THEE DEAR OLD VARSITY.AND TO THY MEMORY CHERISHED,

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A record enrollment at UH resulted in a record number of students living on campus this year. Residential Life and Housing provided volunteers to help students ease

into the transition of living on-campus.PHOTOS BY NINE NGUYEN

GETTING SETTLED

AUG2011

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University of Houston welcomed the start of the 2011-2012 school year with its annual Cat’s Back celebration

on Aug. 24, 2011. Students enjoyed an afternoon of games, entertainment and refreshments at the UC.

PHOTOS BY EMILY CHAMBERS

TIME TO CELEBRATE

AUG2011

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MAKING AIRWAVESThe two-year effort to bring UH students a radio station all their own finally paid off this year.

Coog Radio, UH’s first and only student-run radio station, set up shop at www.coogradio.com in

September 2011 with equipment donated from KUHF. The online station has since blossomed to

include more than 30 different shows a week and a roster of 40 DJs. The fact that UH is one of the

most diverse schools in the nation is reflected in the variety of personalities, shows and music one

can find on air at any given time.

Above: In their first year of online broadcasting, Coog Radio station director Conner Clifton, music director Josue Garcia and DJ Andrew O’Keefe offered students an alternative to mainstream radio by shedding light on local artists and underground musicians. Photos by Brianna Leigh Morrison

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The Cougars’ historic 2011 run began with a hard-fought 38-34 battle that proved to be the first of

12-straight UH wins to open the season. The Bruins battled with the Cougars, but center Chris Thomp-son’s fumble recovery in the end zone in the fourth quarter gave UH a 10-point lead and enough breath-

ing room to secure the win. PHOTOS BY NEWTON LIU

BRUIN BATTLE

SEP2011

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SEP2011

The Moores School of Music gave the UH community a taste of what was to come in the 2011-2012 season with its 13th annual “Collage” concert. The event featured every facet of the school—wind and steel drum en-

sembles, marching band, choir, orchestra, jazz and even opera – perform-ing together without any prior rehearsals. This year’s standout perfor-mances were the Concert Chorale’s rendition of U2’s “MLK” and the

Queen Medley performed by the Moores School Symphony Orchestra. PHOTOS BY CATHERINE LARA

MOORES’ SNEAK PEEK

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Students flocked to the M.D. Anderson Library in droves when word got out that Beyoncé had accomompanied her mother,

Tina Knowles, to the building for her interview with the “Living Archives.” The famous diva’s visit created quite a commotion.

PHOTOS BY YVETTE DÁVILA AND NINE NGUYEN

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

OCT 2011

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OCT2011

In her annual fall address to UH faculty, staff and students,

President Khator touted 2011 as a historic year for the University

– a year UH became a nationally recognized university. Khator

praised the faculty and staff for being vital in making strides in

academics, praised alumni for their charitable contributions and

the administration for making the university one of the nation’s

best colleges for students amid budget cuts and shortfalls.

“Despite challenges, I remain optimistic for the future of the

University of Houston, because our momentum is strong and our

assets are tremendous,” Khator said.

The Top American Research Universities

report, released annually by the Center

for Measuring University Performance,

measures the level of research strength in

universities. In the most recent report, UH

made the top 50 on three of the

TARU measures.

While retention and gradu-

ation rates have increased

in the last several years, UH

continues to lag with a 7 per-

cent gap behind the national

average.

A BANNER YEAR

In 2011, the University

of Houston received

roughly $9 million in

royalty and licensing

income, a significant

increase from the $1.1

million IP revenue

received in 2008.

Three specialty programs in

the University of Houston

Law Center were ranked in

the top 10 nationally. The

undergraduate entrepre-

neurship program was

ranked first in the nation for

the second year in a row.

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UNVEILING VALENTI Alumnus Lance Funston, a 1967 Cougar graduate and

chairman and chief executive officer of Telamerica Inc. of

Pittsburgh, donated $1.5 million to the Jack J. Valenti School

of Communication at the University of Houston in 2009.

Funston’s donation, along with the $2.2 million private funds

raised by the University, became the $3.7 million project

that led to the expansion and renovation of the building. A

ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 10 celebrated the comple-

tion of the facelift that included the addition of the Lance

T. Funston Communication Center. The Center features a

two-story video production studio, a formal entrance to

the building and renovated faculty offices and classrooms.

Funston said it was “overwhelming” to see his name etched

into a building.

Above: Funding donors and faculty members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the newly reno-vated Jack J. Valenti School of Communica-tion in October.

Left: Those who were asked to be a part of the ceremony were given souvenirs of the momentous occasion. Photos by Paul Crespo

OCT2011

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Although it started in Lower Manhattan, it didn’t take long for Occupy Wall Street to spread across the nation. The movement reached

our city on Oct. 6, 2011 when several hundred protestors marched through downtown Houston

in support of the 99 percent.PHOTO BY BRIANNA LEIGH MORRISON

THE MOVEMENT SPREADS

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THE OCCUPIERSWall Street is occupied, but the roads from Lower Manhattan to

Washington, D.C., are not. Firemen huddle with homemade signs,

stapling calls of distress in Sharpie and Crayola, as the newlyweds

strum folk songs in their tents. Housewives manage the makeshift

library while house cleaners distribute coffee. Sprinkled across the

grass are the university students, noses hidden behind cell phones, with

Macbooks in their laps.

News conglomerates attempting to confine the Occupy movement to a

single demographic have been unsuccessful, because their aim is too

narrow. Despite the youthful advances of these protestors, their frustra-

tion is universal. Few have prospered from the wealth consolidation of

the Tea Party and the upper sector of the country, so many have joined

the conversations gaining steam across the country.

What they’re asking for, who is leading them and when they will be

satisfied are shifting variables, but this openness serves as a bigger

banner than any concrete doctrine.

Those seeing no reason for protest probably haven’t asked. Any

participant would be more than happy to tell you exactly why they’re

occupying. The only true surprise should be the variety of responses.

Nannies and liquor store owners chat side by side, taking turns at

expressing their inability to field steady jobs. Google consultants and

circus performers swap cigarettes as they point to the increasing ranks

of the poor, citing extreme financial inequality as the catalyst of a

permanent underclass. Undergraduate and graduate students alike mill

at makeshift performances in Zuccotti Park, but they’re quick to tell

you that the jobless rates for students under 25 is sitting just under 10

percent, while the rate for high school graduates nears 22 percent. The

fact that our society has grown comfortable enough with these gaps to

the point that many accept them should be reason enough for a major

protest, but there are more than enough contributing factors to punctu-

ate the gesture.

All major political movements begin faceless and spontaneous. Martin

Luther King, Jr., did not materialize at the crack of the first civil rights

shot. It took time for Gandhi to hone the methods of civil disobedience

that came to characterize the movement for Indian independence. If the

21st century has shown us anything, it’s that our interconnectedness

allows for many faces to be seen in the same light. Having accepted this

notion in the workplace, on television and over the Internet, should we

expect the first major protest of the century to be any different?

As it turns out, the same parties asking when these protests will end

are in direct control of its extension. The job of a protestor, as fate

would have it, is to protest. A legislature that fails to fulfill its obliga-

tions has no right to haggle the people for fulfilling theirs. In this way,

it’s plausible that neither group has been keeping tabs on the other for

the past few years, but this is where the difference lies: Occupy Wall

Street has shown that we are ready to try.

So the men and women of New York, Seattle, Chicago and Houston will

continue to mill about. They’ll chant their chants and sip lattes as their

coat and tie counterparts pass them on their way to work. They’ll sing

songs and tweet about the weather, crowding under umbrellas in the

afternoon and blankets in the night. The backgrounds are diverse, and

the reasons for participating are even more so, but this gathering has

painted as poignant a picture of the American community as any we’ve

seen. They are upset and would like to see change.

But it’s no rush. They’ve got all day.

Originally published in The Daily Cougar on Oct. 12, 2011

By Bryan Washington

Above: Occupy Houston protestors march through downtown Houston on Oct. 6, 2011, in what was their first major demonstration in the city. The group’s short-lived occupation of Hermann Square Park began later that day. Photos by Brianna Leigh Morrison

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OCT2011

In the middle of an undefeated football season, Home-coming celebrations brought spirits to an all-time high. Receiving nominations from various organizations, the 2011 Homecoming Court boasted Cougars of the high-

est quality, including Craig Premjee and Chelsea Snyder who were crowned Homecoming king and queen.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE HOMECOMING BOARD

CROWNED COOGS

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President Renu Khator addressed the College of Technology’s during its 70th anniversary celebration on October 20, 2011, which included a cake-cutting

ceremony with Orville Grauerholz, the college’s oldest alumnus. FMC Technologies commemorated the occasion by awarding $75,000 to the college.

PHOTOS BY CHRIS LUONG

TECH TURNS 70

OCT2011

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Top: First-year MFA ac-tor Philip Orazio plays

Jonny, who returns to his high school in pursuit of rekindling

the romance with his sweetheart, Toffee — as a singing, dancing

nuclear zombie.

Right: “Zombie Prom” plays on the hysteria

of the 1950s, when monsters in film were

created by nuclear fallout and the threat of

nuclear war led to civil defense drills. Photos

by Johnny Peña

PLAYING UNDEADThe School of Theatre & Dance put an interest-

ing spin on Halloween with its production of the

late ’90s off-Broadway musical “Zombie Prom.”

The production tackled the classic themes of

young love and peer pressure but with a slight

twist that involved death, reanimation and

nuclear exposure. The musical, with numbers

that rocked and bopped to a 1950s style, was

the first theatre production to grace the stage

of Cullen Performance Hall since the ’80s.

OCT2011

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NOV2011

In its inaugural event, contestants chocased their talents to prove why they were Houston’s finest. Accounting sophomore Ross Coburn was named the first-ever Mr. UH. As per his choosing,

proceeds of the event went to the Invisible Children’s Foundation.PHOTOS BY PAUL CRESPO

BIG MAN ON CAMPUS

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NOV2011

Under the direction of Dr. Rob Smith, the AURA Contemporary Ensemble prepares concerts that reflect a modern approach to chamber music. In November, the Ensemble presented “Voyages,” the second of their five

recitals, which featured pieces by composers ranging from Igor Stravinsky and UH’s own David Ashley White.

PHOTOS BY NINE NGUYEN

BEHIND THE MUSIC

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Top: Hosts Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit

goof around after Corso picked UH to win.

Top right: Fans filled Cullen Circle with signs. Some even came

in costume.

Photos by Brianna Leigh Morrison,

Emily Chambers, Chris Luong,

Newton LIu

EYES ON THE PRIDEFall 2011 saw the University of Houston

reemerge on the national football scene. On

Nov. 19, ESPN’s College GameDay took over the

campus.

At the peak of UH fans making a “Case for the

Heisman,” UH students and fans took over

Cullen Circle, camping out overnight and filling

the green with signs and costumes.

Only 12 schools are chosen each season to host

College GameDay. This was UH’s first.

In the game following the festivities, the

Cougars took out SMU 37-7 to improve their

record to 11-0. Just 10 years earlier, the Cougars

finished 0-11.

Hosting College GameDay and improving to a

program-best 11-0 at the time put the program

in territory unfathomable a decade ago.

“I’m a big believer that in order to be great,

you have to do things that you’ve never done

before,” Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades said.

“That would certainly be the case for this pro-

gram and it would be really something to build

on and grow on. And it would mean so much

to our University, to our fanbase, the national

exposure and certainly to our student athletes.”

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Left: The Spirit of Houston trumpeted in another first for the University.

Bottom left to right: Fans camped out over-night and were allowed onto the set at 4 a.m.

NOV2011

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DROPPING THE BALLThe Cougars came into the Conference USA Championship riding at the

peak of their power with a 12-0 record and a buzz about earning a BCS

bowl bid.

The Cougars left Robertson Stadium with a bit of a different feeling.

“To date, that is the worst feeling on the football field,” center Chris

Thompson said after the game.

Tickets to the game sold out immediately after they went on sale, but the

Cougars came up empty handed, falling 49-28 to Southern Miss.

NOV2011

Top: Fans came out in record numbers to buy tickets for the Conference USA Championship.

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COUGARS’ CROWN JEWEL By Joshua Siegel

Case Keenum got the senior sendoff that he

deserved.

After catching the attention of college football

fans with superhero statistics and upsets

against Oklahoma State and Texas Tech in

2009, Keenum was denied an immediate follow-

up performance after tearing his ACL against

UCLA in the third game of the 2010 season.

In the offseason, Keenum applied for and was

granted a sixth season of eligibility.

The sequel to Keenum’s senior season was a

success. The 2011 season saw Keenum rewrite

NCAA record books and lead the Cougars to

the most wins in the nation (13).

Keenum declared that he was back in the

Cougars’ season opener, leading UH to a

touchdown on its opening drive en route to a

38-34 win in a rematch against the Bruins at

Robertson Stadium.

Keenum went on to throw for 5,631 yards and

48 touchdowns against just five interceptions.

Keenum became the first player to amass

5,000-plus passing yards in three seasons. He

also set the NCAA career records for passing

yards, total offense, touchdown passes, total

touchdowns, completions and 300-yard games.

When asked at a November press conference

to talk about his accomplishments, Keenum

instead deferred to giving his teammates credit.

“Someone told me it was like 30 different receiv-

ers that I’ve completed passes to and over 20

of those guys have caught touchdown passes,”

Keenum said.

“I know for a fact — a lot of that is yards after

the catch, too. That’s a lot of fast guys running

around making people miss. Even going back

to guys who have blocked for me — from those

guys up front right now and guys from years

past. It’s not a single person, any award that we

get, it’s a team deal. That’s what’s really cool

about this sport.”

Keenum capped his collegiate career with

a 532-yard, three-touchdown performance

in UH’s 30-14 win against Penn State in the

TicketCity Bowl.

“I was trying to savor every moment, do every-

thing I wanted to do after a game,” he said after

the win. “I’ve seen guys like Anthony Alridge on

our team direct the band. I went up there, gave

everybody hugs. Threw the Gatorade on Coach

Levine. It was just an awesome game. I’ll re-

member this forever. I know all the guys in there

will. Couldn’t think of a better way to go out.”

NOV2011

In his final game as a Cougar, Case Keenum threw for 532 yards and three touchdowns to take home MVP of the TicketCity Bowl. Photo by Brianna Leigh Morrison

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By Joshua Siegel

Saturday, December 10, 2011 was scheduled to be a quiet day for UH

Atheltics.

Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades was

out shopping for a Christmas tree with his

daughter, Noel. There was a women’s basket-

ball game scheduled that afternoon against

Houston Baptist, but nothing else was on the

docket.

Sometimes plans change.

Rhoades’ shopping was cut short and he was

called into action to make a major announce-

ment that would impact the future of UH’s

football program. Kevin Sumlin was leaving UH

to become the head coach at Texas A&M and

associate head coach Tony Levine was named

his interim replacement.

The news came after weeks of Sumlin publicly denying having contact

with other universities about potential positions, and one week after

the Cougars’ 49-28 loss to Southern Miss in the Conference USA

Championship and three days after UH’s move to the Big East became

a official.

“Tony is truly one of the best around and I believe in the best interest

of our student athletes and preparing for the bowl game, that he gives

us the best opportunity,” Rhoades said at the press conference.

When the players were informed of the news, Levine received a

standing ovation.

A little over a week later on Dec. 22, after the Athletics Department

conducted a national search for Sumlin’s ultimate replacement, Levine

was introduced as the 13th head coach of the

Cougars.

At his introductory press conference held in

the Great Hall at the Athletics/Alumni Center,

Levine told those in attendance to take a mo-

ment and take the scene in.

“What I want to make sure everybody under-

stands first and foremost is that it will be a

long, long, long time before the University of

Houston is having another press conference

introducing another head football coach,”

Levine said.

“I told the players this last night, and I’ve said

this to some people candidly, this is my dream job.”

Levine wouldn’t actually “feel” like the head coach of the Cougars

until two weeks later when he led UH to its nation-leading 13th win of

the season over Penn State in the TicketCity Bowl on January 2nd.“By

the time the game was kicked off, it still hadn’t sunk in,” he said after

the Cougars’ 30-14 win.

“Toward the end there, seeing the rest of the coaching staff come

down from the press box, coaches on the sideline taking their head-

sets off, really it’s not cliché, I’m not trying to sound funny, but when I

got hit with the Gatorade was the first time I felt like a head coach.”

DEC 2011

WINDS OF CHANGE

Above: After weeks of speculation and conjecture, UH officially became a member of the Big East on December 7.

On Dec. 22, 2011 Tony Levine was introduced as the 13th head coach of the Cougars in the Great Hall of the Athletics/Alumni Center. Photo by Joshua Siegel

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DEC2011

On Dec. 10, Kevin Sumlin took the reins at Texas A&M. In his four seasons at UH, Sumlin led UH to a 35-17 record with three bowl appearances. He was replaced by Tony Levine on Dec. 22.

PHOTO BY BRIANNA LEIGH MORRISON

SO LONG, SUMLIN

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JAN 2012

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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONSThe TicketCity Bowl was supposed to be a battle of the ultimate

contrast of styles — the school from the small conference with

an explosive offense versus the smash-mouth style of one of the

most storied programs in college football.

The Cougars got the memo — they showed up. The hyped running

attack and defense of the Nittany Lions were absent.

The Cougars struck early and often en route to the 30-14 win,

their 13th of the season.

UH piled up over 600 yards of total offense behind game MVP

quarterback Case Keenum.

Top: The Cougars celebrate their 30-14 win in the second annual TicketCity Bowl.

Bottom left to right: Seniors Chris Thompson (far left) and Patrick Edwards got to go out as winners.

Edwards caught 10 passes for 228 yards and two touchdowns.

Photos by Brianna Leigh Morrison

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JAN2012

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JAN2012

UH is growing. And while every Cougar has experienced the accompanying dread of adjustment, that has had little effect on the Cougar spirit. As more buildings go up, it stands to reason

that Cougar pride will rise to meet them. PHOTOS BY EMILY CHAMBERS, JACK CHAIYAKHOM, HENDRICK ROSEMOND

GROWING PAINS

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FEB2012

Above: After serving the University of Houston community for 70 years, Robertson Stadium (left) will be replaced with a new 40,000-seat stadium (right), which is expected to be complete in July 2014. Photos provided by University of Houston

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEWBy Daniel Renfrow

University of Houston students made campus

history this year when more than 25 percent

of the student body took to the polls and gave

the Student Service Fee Referendum the green

light.

The $45 voter-approved student service fee

increase, which goes into effect this fall, will

fund the construction and operation of a

new football stadium and the renovation of

Hofheinz Pavilion.

Athletics Director Mack Rhoades called the

passage of the referendum a great day for the

University.

“This is a game changer,” Rhoades said.

“Fifteen years from now — 20 years from now

— we are going to look back at this day and say

that it was a significant moment in the turning

point of our intercollegiate athletics program.”

Jonathan Thurston, executive director of facil-

ities planning and construction, said construc-

tion of the new stadium will commence after

the last game of this year’s football season

and should be complete by July 2014.

According to the Student Fees Advisory

Committee, the $45 student service fee

increase will be in effect no longer than 25

years.

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FEB2012

Almost 10,000 students voted in the stadium referendum in February, the highest turnout for such a vote in UH history. The proposed fee was

approved by a whopping 7,334 students.PHOTO BY EMILY CHAMBERS

HISTORIC VOTE

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FEB 2012

Students Esteban Tobar and Angela Hoang (above right) were among the many participants of a simultaneous kiss that took place at a rally in front of the M.D. Anderson Library on Valentine’s Day. The rally was a way for participants to show their support for UH’s LGBT faculty and staff. Many

displayed signs listing rights needed by UH’s LGBT community.PHOTOS BY CHRIS LUONG

KISSING FOR EQUALITY

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FEB 2012

The Student Program Board landed New York rap-rock outfit Gym Class Heroes for the first of its “Large Concert” series.

Cullen Performance Hall was flooded with 1,500 students eagerly awaiting the concert.

PHOTOS BY NINE NGUYEN

HEROES ON CAMPUS

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FEB 2012

CURTAIN CALLThe School of Theatre & Dance took on a classic of

American theatre with its February production of Arthur

Miller’s Tony Award-winning play “The Crucible.” Written in

1953, the play dramatizes the infamous Salem Witch Trials

of the 17th century. The play’s trials are a reflection of

the evidencless accusations and blacklisting many artists,

including the Pulitzer Prize winning Miller, endured during

the reign of McCarthyism which was still going strong when

the play was written. For UH’s version of the production,

more than 20 actors came together to produce a mature

and simple performance that was accentuated by the stel-

lar, elaborate scenes created by the crew.

Top (left to right): Students Adam Sowers, Dylan Hilpman, Andrew Garrett, Sarah Heddins and Kevin Lusignolo took the stage in the tale of the Salem Witch Trials.

Left: Under the direction of Gus Kaikkonen, UH’s production of “The Crucible” was a part of the University Resident Theatre Association accreditation process for the MFA program. Photos by Emily Chambers

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MAR 2012

TOUGH ROADThe 2011-12 season was a transition year for UH

basketball.

The men’s team’s season was a rollercoaster

ride.

The Cougars (15-15, 7-9 Conference USA)

sprinted out to a strong start, winning their

first three games, highlighted by an 87-77 win

over Arkansas on the road, but followed that

by dropping their next three by a total of four

points.

The remainder of the season was a series of

streaks, ending with an overtime loss to UTEP

in the first round of the C-USA Tournament.

Newcomer Jonathan Simmons led UH in scor-

ing at 14.7 per game, and Joseph Young and

TaShawn Thomas were named to the C-USA

All-Freshman Team.

Senior Roxana Button was the highlight during

the women’s season. She led C-USA in scoring

(17.8 points per game) and earned Capital One

Academic All-American First Team honors.

The Cougars improved by three wins in 2011-12, while usually starting as many as three first-year players.Brianna Leigh Morrison

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MAR 2012

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MAR 2012

The Council for Ethnic Organization’s Carnival of Culture cel-ebrated the ethnic diversity and cultural awareness of the UH student body through the performances of local and interna-

tional dances and music.PHOTO BY NINE NGUYEN

CULTURE ALL OVER

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Cougars from all across Houston spent the weekend painting Fiesta City red after its gates opened on March 22. In addition to the annual cook-off and variety shows, this year’s Frontier Fiesta replaced big-name performers with local artists, introduced new themes and attractions

and brought old traditions back to life. PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRONTIER FIESTA BOARD AND

CATHERINE LARA

FRONTIER FIESTA

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APR2012

NEW CAT ON THE BLOCKIn a partnership with the Houston Zoo, the UH Alumni Association announced the arrival of Shasta

VI in March 2012, the latest in a storied line of UH mascots.

UH first became home to a live mascot in 1947 — a tradition that continued until Shasta V was re-

tired in 1989. Since then, the University has gone more than two decades without having a real cou-

gar to serve as the school’s mascot, but that all changed in when the Houston Zoo became home to

an orphaned cougar cub in December 2011.

SHASTA I SHASTA II SHASTA III SHASTA IV SHASTA V

Photos provided by UH Alumni Association

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APR2012

SGA ELECTIONAfter a set of heated appeal hearings, The SGA Court of Appeals struck down the Election

Commission’s disqualification of president-elect Michael McHugh, and NSM senators-elect Laxmi

Ramana and Brandon Balwant for voter fraud because of the several codes the Comission was

found to have violated. The Court, however, determined independently that the three had in fact

participated in voter fraud and disqualified them from the election.

Above: Former president-elect Michael McHugh (left) talks with his brother Cameron McHugh (right) during Michaels appeal hear-ing. Photo by Emily Chambers

Left: Runners up Cedric Bandoh (center) and Turner Harris (left) are sworn in by Chief Jus-tice Taylor Kilroy (right) as the new president and vice president of SGA. Photo provided by Student Government Association

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APR2012

The 2012 election brought a number of obstacles for the Republican party, but among the final three

candidates was Texas Rep. Ron Paul. In a race for the Oval Office, presidential hopeful Ron Paul spoke at

Hofheinz Pavilion to garner the youth vote. PHOTOS BY EMILY CHAMBERS

CONTINUING THE REVOLUTION

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APR2012

Left: The UH class ring is a symbol of the spirit of Houston that never leaves the hearts of Cougars old and new.

Bottom: Class rings were blessed by Shasta VI and presented to students at the ring ceremony in April.

Photos by Emily Chambers

ONE RING TO BIND THEMSeniors and family members packed Cullen Performance hall for the 2012 ring ceremony. The event

drew in nearly 600 people this year, which, according to the Houston Alumni Association, makes

this year’s ring ceremony one of the largest in recent years. After watching a video of Shasta VI

interact with the class rings in his exhibit at the Houston Zoo a day earlier, the excited students

were asked to put on their rings, UH logo facing in. According to tradition, UH students wear the

class ring with the UH logo facing inward until commencement, when students are asked to turn

their rings with the logo facing outward, the traditional way alumni wear the ring.

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SIGHTS UNSEEN

Every time the sun sets over UH, Cougars become an endangered species.

Whether it’s the somewhat justifiable fear of nocturnal predators, or the distant

call of suburbia that draws Cougars away from University grounds, the end

result is always the same — an all but deserted campus, save for the few souls

whose studies keep them here until the early hours of the morning.

It’s an unfortunate tradition, because walking the campus after nightfall offers

the chance to see UH through a new pair of eyes. From light reflecting in foun-

tains to floodlit buildings, such nighttime beauty is a sight that is so often

missed by the University’s day-dwelling students.

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TRUE WE’LL EVER BE

I look back over my memories of being a Cougar. There is no saying better fit than “We are the pride and true we’ll ever be.” Go COOGS!

— Taylor Williams, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Winning the Tulsa game on a walk off field goal as time expired in 2009 to remain ranked #12 in the nation. — Matt Hogan, Business Management

Game Day! Students wore their red with pride and shouted “Whose House?” in perfect unison. — Christina Tamez, Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management

The inspiration & guidance through our teachers. The camaraderie built on times of stress & hopefulness. The spirit of perseverance that is UH. — Angie

Avants, Master of Science, Hospitality, Hotel & Restaurant Management

Every professor I’ve taken at UH seemed committed to teaching at a high level. I will always be grateful, for it made me a better student. — Nashid Shabazz, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

The 10 members of the 2012 School of Theatre and Dance class. We’ve all shed blood, sweat and tears for this degree. — Danielle Bunch, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre Performance

The speed, power and spirit of a cougar!!! — Khoa Phan, Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Finance and Supply Chain Management

The energy on the field when we won against Texas Tech, as everyone came together in joy at our epic win was incredible. #rushingthefield — Samuel

Brown. Bachelor of FIne Arts, Theatre Performance

I will never forget the University color red and the cougar. Very unique. I think I enjoyed every moment of my time as a foreign LLM student. — Uche Kalu, Master of Laws

UH is quintessential Houston; it boasts a sprawling campus yet sustains a deeply-rooted and tight-knit community. — Nicole Greenway, Master Accounting

I will never forget watching UH grow and expanded into the amazing institution it is today. Thanks to Dr. Khator for her vision for UH. — Chris Foster, Bachelor of Arts, Music & Communications

2005: First class at UH and met some guy. 2008: Earned my BA and married that guy. 2012: Earning my MA and still married to the guy I met at UH.

— Melanie McEwen, Master of Arts, English

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TRUE WE’LL EVER BE

Struggling with my classes, but ultimately succeeding. — Jonathan Sanford, Bachelor of Arts, English Creative Writing

Going to the football games and hugging all of my football friends during Cougar Walk. — Jennifer Rubin, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Being able to watch our student body transition from wearing maroon and burnt orange to a sea of red will always bring a smile to my face. — Rene Pena, Bachelor of Business, Administration Marketing

I remember working for the Daily Cougar. Living in Cougar Place before it was torn down. Living on campus and eating at all the restaurants. — Hal Allen, Bachelors of Arts, Creative Writing

I will remember the long nights in the electronics lab, working on robots. Hard work,but worth it for success. — Kristopher Dow, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

UH is so full / of wonderful memories / I could never choose. That is a haiku about my time here at UH. I will miss this place. — Greg Cote, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre Performance

Being an international student I didn’t know what to expect, but the last two years has truly been a learning experience and a nice one too. — Ratheesh Jagadish, Master of Science, Industrial Engineering.

I went to UH in 1982, I left school for a period of time. I went back with determination to finish — 30 years later, my dream came true. — Jennifer Pham, Bachelor of Science, Economic, Business of Administration

My education defines me as a person in the world. My friends, family and UH are the motivation to be successful. Motivation is my key. — Phillip Maurer, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

I began as a scared and insecure freshman, and I leave strong and grateful for a journey of wonderful growth. We grew together to the top! — Karla Arredondo, Bachelor of Science, Psychology

I enjoyed the moments of a UH gathering or event that contains UH alums where the “Whose House, Coog’s House” chant is initiated. — Chris Dao, Bachelor of Architecture

It will always be memorable. Every time i think hard work; UH will be at the top — great school, great facility and very challenging. — Cesar Diaz, Bachelor, Architecture

WE ASKED GRADUATES FOR THEIR FAVORITE MEMORY IN 140 CHARACTERS. HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID.

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UNIVERSITY

$1,300,000,000 University of Houston budget approved by the Board of Regents

$166,000,000

Of the 1.3 billion was used for scholarships

$9,211

Annual average tuition and fees for a 15-hour course load for fall and spring semesters.

$5,623

State average tuition for 4-year public university

$336,099,757

Total Construction costs across campus

39,820

Students enrolled

7,853

Degrees awarded in 2011

BY THE NUMBERSBY THE NUMBERS

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HOUSTON

6,280,138

Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Metropolitan Statistical Area popula-

tion 2012

$22.83

Average Hourly wage

7.2

Percent of the labor force unemployed

$3.824 as of April 21, 2012

Average Fuel price

NATION

311,591,917

Population 2011 (estimate)

$21.74

Average Hourly Wage

8.2

Percent of the labor force unemployed

$3.939 as of April 9, 2012

Retail fuel price average

Sources: UH Office of Institutional Research, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Energy Information Administration, Houston Chronicle, Texas

Department of State Health Services, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, UH Plant Operations

UNIVERSITY

$1,300,000,000 University of Houston budget approved by the Board of Regents

$166,000,000

Of the 1.3 billion was used for scholarships

$9,211

Annual average tuition and fees for a 15-hour course load for fall and spring semesters.

$5,623

State average tuition for 4-year public university

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