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URD Name Change Alumni's Editorial Focuses on Wasteful Spending SEE PAGE 6 EDTORIALS Page 2 May 3, 2010 Dateline : Downtown BTUDIDI IIPI---~-~------.~ MetroRail Expansion Coming to UHD By Amanda White also be referred tO as the green Highway 59 South, portions of ofthe street at a time in order to Name Change STAFF WRITER line. The East End line will Richmond Ave, and across I-45 allow enough space on the road (Most?) Frequently run a course ofapproximately South. The University line will for two-way traffic. During this As of right now, construction four miles from the Magnolia connect to other lines such as stage in construction, access to Asked Questions: crews are working in Downtown Transit Center to Downrown. Uptown, Southeast, and Main residential areas and businesses and in parts ofEast Houston The East End corridor will run Street. Some major points of is not affected. The second step Why "City Uni versity" on building new sections ofthe along Harrisburg Blvd., and will interest along the University line involves widening the road. or " Houston City Un i­ Metro Rail line. By 20 14, Metro also connect to the purple line. are Bellaire, University Place, Construction is limited to one versity?" will extend the light rail to Some major streets along the Montrose, University of Houston, side of the road at a time, so that Either name option high· lights the University"s serve North Houston, Southeast East End line are, Lockwood and Texas Southern University. there is room for two-way traffic. distinct legacy as a richly Houston, Houston's East End, St. and Caesar Chavez (67'b) During this phase, citizens will diverse, urban institution Southwest Houston, and West still be and our focus on Hous­ Houston. The expansion will be able to get ton. This includes our helpful for some Houstonians, to their contributions to the City, because it will provide a homes and and the importance of the quicker way to get to work, businesses. City to our students and school, Downtown, shopping The third employees. Both names districts, and other parts of step is reflect the purposeful focus we have on the Houston. Other residents are called Houston metropolitan not supporting the expansion for Center area. various reasons including the guideway inconvenience ofconstruction, placement. What will it cost and the costofthe project, and the This step how will we pay for involves sight and sound ofthe train this? itsel[ Whether you're for or working on It will cost money to rc· against the expans1on, Metro the middle brand the institution, but will be creating five additional ofthe road, re-branding or building lines in the next four years. and new awareness and relevance The five lines will be sidewalks, with key audiences will Northli ne, Southeast, East driveways, happen with or without End, Uptown, and University. and the name change. An ex· The Northline will be added roadways act estimate will depend on options that we will on to the existing red line will be choose. The value offree that ends at the University of made publicity that will be tied Houston-Downtown station. available to the name change will The Northline rail will travel for use. likely be worth far more about five miles away from UHD Photo courtesy of Wilbert Chinchilla. This is the UH -DountownStation located In front of tha school. This The last Is currently the last stop on the Northbound Line. than the advertising UHD to the Northline Mall Center. step is the will buy. In addition. Some stations that will be on completion UHD will use a transition the Nonhline route are Houston St. The fourth line will be the Construction is currently ofstation platforms. and period so that consum· Community College - North, Uptown line, and can also be taking place on the Northline and finishing touches. This step abies such as stationery, NorthlineTransit Center, and referred to as the gold line. The East End Corridor. Construction includes the planting of trees business cards, etc. will the Hardy Toll Road. The second Uptown line will run from the will be taking place on the and other landscapes, which are be replaced over a period oftime. line will be the Southeast line, Northwest Transit Center to remainder corridors by Spring used to beautify the stations. which can also be called the West park St. Passengers riding 2011. To make the construction Currently, the Northline and purple line. The Southeast line along the Uptown line will have process easier on surrounding East End stations are at the end will run for about six miles from access to Memorial City Mall, businesses and neighborhoods, ofstep one, orat the beginning Downtown to the Palm Center. The Galleria, the 610 \Vest Loop, Metro has designed a four-step ofstep two. AU the other stations Hi Major streets that the Southeast Highway 290, and I-10 West. The construction process. The first should be undergoing stageone Want to advertise? line will travel on include final line will be the University step is called the Underground construction by next Spring. Contact our Business Martin Luther King Blvd. and line, which can also be called the utility installation. The Most stations should be ready for Manager Griggs Rd. Stations along the blue line. The University line will Underground utility installation service by 2014-some might Daniel Almanza Southeast line include University run for about ten miles from the process involves arranging and be ready at the end of2013. The (713) 221·8192 ofHouston and Texas Southern Hillcroft Transit Center to the installing the electrical wires that expansion project is expected to [email protected] University. The third line will Eastwood Transit Center. The will be used to operate the train. cost over one billion dollars. [email protected] be the East End Line, which can University line will run along This process is done on one side Dateline : Downtown May 3, 2010 Pagel

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May 3-June 26 Events Calendar Editor-in-Chief ENGINEERING Wilbert Chinchilla [email protected] Mays (713) 221-8569 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Health Workshop: My Pyramid Technology* Tracker N-1099 News Editor From The University of Houston­ Christina Rodriguez [email protected] 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Scholars Academy Spring Downtown (713) 221-8569 Convocation, Auditorium. Open to UHD Scholars Academy students members and UHD College of Can lead to an exciting lucrative career! Copy-Editor Sciences and Technology faculty. Michael Zamora Dylan Osborne 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Student Awards Program Business Manager Auditorium and Special Events Room (One Main E11rnin!!J(in U.S. dollan, Including bonuse�) Daniel Almanza Building, 3rd Floor, Academic side) [email protected] 100t< or mort (713) 221-8192 110Kbot91< May6 80Kto6o.c StaffWriters 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM First Aid Training: CPR/AED 70Kt>o79K Amanda White and First Aid A-425 (One Main Building, Academic §QKtotQf( side, 4th floor) $5 fee. Open to faculty, staff, and 50KII06$K Contributing Writers students. .OK II0�9K Salma Turrubiartes 30K t>o391< Christina Sheets L-H• than30K Derrick Wiley May7 f 0 10 16 20 Bill Barton 11 AM - 12 PM Student Lounge Committee Meeting Jaime Puente Percent S-380 Open to the university community. WHAT IS PROTECTION Faculty Advisor FIRE ENGINEERING (FPE)? Anthony Chiaviello 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM First Aid Training: CPR/AED and [email protected] First Aid A-425 Open to faculty, staff, and students. "The application of science and engineering principles to (713) 221-8520 protect people and their environment from the destruc­ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UHD Staff Awards Special Events tive effects of fire." Room A300 Open to UHD employees. * An Applied Engineering degree, 713-221-8089. www.uhd. May 17 edu/fpct, Accredited by the Technology Accreditation 6 PM Commencement at Minute Maid Park. Commission of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and See www.uhd.edu/commencement Technology, lnc. (ABET).

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By Sal ma Turrubiartes interview. Keeping students engaged is success." STAFF WRITER one of her secret teaching methods, she Dr. Morano's classes are usually full, said. She tells stories to her students, and ranging from SO students for the General A crowd of more than one hundred brings examples to class such as 3D models, Microbiology class to 30-40 students for the attended the 2010 Faculty Award celebration fungi models, and virus samples. She also upper division courses. She generally teaches on Thesday, April 6 at the Special Events encourages student participation, and has Junior and Senior Environmental Biology Center at the UHD main building. One of students work in groups. She tests most of and from time to time she teaches freshmen the Faculty Award winners was Dr. Lisa these methods through trial and error, and biology classes. Morano, Associate Professor ofBiology can te ll whether or not they're working by UHD had two more award categories­ and Microbiology Department ofNatural students getting the right or wrong answers the Service Award and the Scholarship/ Sciences. Among the attendees were Dr. on the test. Creativity Awa rd. The Service Award was Morano's fami ly and her research students. Dr. Morano also brings the outside field for excellence in his/her department or According to Dr. Morano, winner of the experience into her classroom in an effort outside the university, said Dr. Morano. UHD 2010 Teaching Excellence Award, to further engage her students. For the The winner for the Service Award this members of the faculty are nominated junior arid senior level classes, Dr. Morano year was Dr. Marvin Williams, Professor in the fall for the awards, and then they brings in published scientific articles and ofFinance, Accounting, and Computer decide whether to accept or decline the gives them to her students to analyze. For information Systems. The 2010 Scholarship/ nomination. Both students and faculty can instance, she would bring them the first Creativity award winner was Dr. David make nominations, Dr. Morano added. published scientific paper about DNA, HIV, Ryden, Associate Professor of History. The Award winners are selected by a Faculty or new microorganisms that are discovered. Scholarship/Creativity Award, like the Awards Selection Committee, which includes She believes when students analyze these Service Award, is for excellence in your winners from the previous year. materials it builds their critical and analytical department or outside the university, added Dr. Morano was more than happy to skills, which is important to her. Dr. Morano. reveal her teaching secrets in a recent phone "Students will know if you care about their Name Change FAQs: SGA Meeting Brings More Can I still bave University of Houston-Downtown on my diploma? Yes, if you are currently enrolled. All diplomas past and present will Questions mention the University of Houston System. It is part ofco-branding Enrollment Management), previously stated in his blog strategy that will promote a new name while taking advantage ofbeing By Christina Sheets Molly Woods (Vice President entry from April 15th. Flores part ofu great university system. CONTRIBUTING WRITER ofAcademic Affairs & argued that, "The proposed If I have a diploma with uno on it, can I get one with the new Provost), and Sue Davis names permit the university name? Tempers flared at the (Executive Director ofPublic to tie itself to Houston even Yes, once the name officially goes into effect. We wi ll also work with Student Government Affairs). more clearly," and as more vendors to see ifnew class rings can be offered to those who want Association's Town Hall The idea of the meeting focus groups a re held he will them. What name will be on my transcript? Meeting held last week was to provide students with "report...findings to the Board Both names will be used to make things clear to employers. Transcripts to discuss the current an opportunity to express ofRegents." The Regents will will also reference the University of Houston System. name change ideas for the their opinion about City then vote on the new name for What should I put on my resume after the name change? University ofHouston­ University or Houston City the university, but ultimately List the new name and "formerly University ofHouston-Downtown." Downtown. The Special University as the new name of it is up to the legislature to When will th e new name go into effect? Events Room was crowded the campus. Certainly there approve the name. Also in his The goal is Fall 20 II. with students and faculty was no lack ofenthusiasm blog, President Flores clearly Did Stamats invol ve students and alumni in the recent process? who both support and oppose from those attending as says that the legislature will Yes. Together with the consultants, we conducted onsite visits, inter­ the name change. Among student after student rose to only approve the change, "if views and facilitated discussion groups. Questionnaires and surveys the panel composed of voice their concerns. Lines the campus community rallies were emailed to all current students, faculty and staff. Surveys were administrators that dtscussed formed immediately with behind the new name." also mailed to all alumni for whom we have email addresses. Prospec­ the reasoning for the change, strong opinions about the So, students are left to tive students were also surveyed. President William V. Flores name change and the crowd wonder whether or not they llow did the name change issue come about? This is not a new problem. The name change issue was first presented was present to answer supported each student with can truly control the situation to the UH System Board ofRegents more than eight years ago when students' questions. Other fierce clapping, "amen's," and or ifthe Town Hall Meeting it became apparent there was confusion that was negatively impact­ panelist included David a lot ofhead nodding. -and others like it- is JUSt ing UHD. The Regents voted to change the name nearly two years ago Bradley (Vice President of President Flores did his a chance to Jet students feel when more than 90 names were considered and all eventually were set Administration & Finance), best to answer every question, as if they matter with no real aside. In fall 2009 afier President Flores arrived, UHD comracted with Ed Apodaca (Vice President but he provided no new opportunity to change the a nationally known consulting firm that specializes in higher education. ofStudent Services & information thao what he proposed names. That fim1. Stamats, has been collecting insights from all ofUIID's con­ stituent groups related to the University's name change initiative.

Page 6 May 3, 2010 Dateline : Downtown IDITORI818---~~------' Wrong Name, Wrong Time By Bill Barton attracted by both the University ofHouston name fundraising. Ifthe purpose is to differentiate ourselves CONTRIBUTING WRITER and the downtown location. I found the diversity of from UH, then perhaps we should separate completely age and culture within the UHD student body to be from the UH System, and take on a totally new Last Friday I walked the halls ofthe University of the best ofboth worlds-multifaceted diversity and identity, such as the suggestions like University of Houston-Downtown campus carrying a handmade the prestige of name recognition. The two proposed Southeast Texas or GulfCoast State University. Don't protest poster that read, "Say NO to the Name names both convey a feeling that is more akin to get me wrong· I ultimately am against any change at Change. Say NO to Aesthetic Spending.'' My wife a junior college or technical school, rather than all. Especially because this is the season ofcutbacks, thought I was completely out of my mind, but I felt embodying the prestige ofa four-year university. not the season oftaking risks and reckless spending. compelled to do SOMETHING to speak out and As an honors graduate ofthis esteemed university, For me, my opposition ultimately comes down to make my opinions heard regarding the proposed I consider myself to be an intelligent and a well­ the fact that I LIKE our name and I am proud to see name change of the university. 'JYpically a rather quiet educated individual. I attended the SGA meeting it on the framed diploma hanging on my wall. If the person, I was pleasantly surprised at the reaction I beaded by Dr. F lores last week, and I've read his blogs purpose is to differentiate ourselves, I suggest hiring received. I was approached by almost every person detailing his reasoning for the name change. I've also a local public relations firm to develop an educational I passed, including faculty and university staff, read the postings on multiple Facebook discussion campaign that clarifies our identity without changing expressing agreement and support ofkeeping our sites, as well as the article and posted comments on our name. But if the name change is imminent, current name. In fact, not one person voiced support chron.com and click2houston. Despite my reading, and no amount ofstudent protest and objection ofthe proposed name change. research, and review, I remain extremely skeptical of will halt the path ofchange, then I beseech our My opposition to the name change isn't just any real benefit ofthe name change. university leaders to reopen the naming discussion about the high cost factor. However, money spent I have read rumors that the name change is and consider alternative names that the student on trademarks and signage could be used to retain necessary so that UH can obtain Tier One status, body can support. And finally, I ask that ou r leaders seasoned faculty, parking improvements or to giving them greater funding opportunities, but consider the economic climate. I ask that our leaders lessen the blow ofcutbacks. I think that spending "throwing UHD under the bus" in the process, as one defray making any such change until t.he university on cosmetics during a time ofcutbacks is very student commented. I have read that the change is is financially able to handle the burden ofthe cost, irresponsible. But in addition to the cost that a name necessary for UHD to increase fund raising, because without depriving its students ofthe necessary means change would incur, I feel that UHD carries a name donors are confused by our affiliation with UH. Ifthe to obtain the best possible education for their tuition that is well-known within the community. The name reason for the name change is to separate ourselves dollars. attracts aspiring students and employers alike. Having from UH, then regardless of the proposed name a University of Houston-Downtown diploma means change, leaving the tagline "a Part of the University The author can be contacted at something to me. of Houston System" will only perpetuate the current [email protected] When I was shopping for a college to attend, 1 was confusion and continue tbe current obstacles in Is The American Dream Dead? Name Change FAQ Is it unusual fo r a own discretion to determine whether or is a threat to justice everywhere." Jaime Puente University to change its name? CONTRIBUTING WRITER not be believes someone is here illegally. In response to this heinous offense Higher education institutions often The language ofthe bill is enough to to the concepts ofAmerican freedom, outgrow a name: Normal schools convince a person that this legislation democracy, and equality, a coalition of nationwide expanded to offer more I can't help but ask that question. Last has racist undertones. Calling people students and faculty are organizing a than teacher education; colleges week Arizona Governor Jan Brewer "illegal aliens" intentionally denies Teach-In on Monday, May 3, 2010, from often become universities. UH D has signed into law SBI070. With a stroke of their humanity, and makes it easier to 2:30 to 3:30pm. We will be discussing outgrown the restrictive "Downtown" her pen, the governor rarified one ofthe justify inhumane actions. Bur what the statutes ofthe law, its consequences name, expanding offerings in Houston most discriminating pieces oflegislation is more damning than the language to the people of Arizona, and to the with both the 249 Initiative and online since the Jim Crow era. Proponents of the bill is written in is the person who country as a whole. The discussion is courses. Our future growth is greatly tied to our ability to more intention· the law cite the need to stop the flow of sponsored it, and the lobbying firm intended ro foster a respectful learning ally affect and utilize the broader "illegal aliens" into the country because who helped write it. In recent days it environment so that we can all educate Houston metropolitan area. they "take our jobs, our tax dollars, has been revealed that Arizona State ourselves to the facts ofthe situation. etc." This is a statute that requires law Senator Russell Pearce has long­ There has not been a location set as Anything else I should know? enforcement officials to detain and standing ties with known Neo-Nazi ofyet, but an announcement will be Yes. Stamats also reported an extraor· check the citizenship status ofanyone groups and leaders. The influence of sent out through GatorMail. For more dinarily strong atmosphere ofcama­ who gives them "reasonable suspicion" these kinds ofgroups in any state's information about the Teach-in please raderie among faculty, staff, students to believe "the person is an alien who legislative process should be alarming contact Dr. Cara Murray at murrayc@ and alumni at UHD is one ofour true is unlawfully present in the U.S." for anyone in the country because as uhd.edu, and visit www.confrijoles.com and distinctive strengths. This name· That means that the horribly racist the great Martin Luther King, Jr. once for links to news articles, references, change initiative provides strong and criminal Sheriff Joe Arpaio of said in his prophetic "Letter From a and updates about the meeting. evidence ofjust that. Maricopa County, Arizona can use his Birmingham Jail", "Injustice anywhere Page7 Dateline : Downtown May 3, 2010 Page7 UHD SPORTS

By Derrick Wiley partly because of the many missed lay­ CONTRIBUTING WRITER ups by the Lady GatOJ·s, which in turn led to points for Phoenix. This season did not go as expected Even with all the missed lay-ups, for the Lady Gators ofthe University The Lady Gators still held a slim ofHouston-Downtown. They failed to lead at the half. As the second half reach the tournament, but still bad a began, however, the same problems strong desire go out with a win in their occurred, with UHD missing Jay-ups final game ofthe season against the and allowing Phoenix to hang around. University ofPhoenix. This was the Besides Jennifer Juarez, no other Lady Gators' first home game in more Gator could get into a rhythm. Yet, than a month, so the Gator fans were even with a II of the rn ishaps, the Lady excited to see the game. Gators survived with a 4 1-30 victory, As the game started, it seemed the taking the team to a 6-5 record. Gators bad to shake offsome jitters, as This rna rked the Gators 4'h straight they trailed early 11·2. Suddenly, the winning season. Although this was not emergence ofJennifer Juarez shifted the season everyone had envisioned, the momentum back to the Lady this team fought hard the whole Gators. Even with the sudden shift, year, which shows that UHD has the Photo courtesy of the Student Life Center. Jennifer Juarez playing against University of Phoenix however, the Gators were still unable potential tO once again return to their on April 16. to put Phoenix away. This happened dominate form in the coming years. Lady Gators Go to Volleyball The Gators' Strong Effort Not Enough Tournament Tomball previously dominated UHD Derrick Wiley Iittle bit, but not for long. TSU then went to rhe line earlier in the season, but this time CONTRIBUTING WRITER TSU quickly got back into and made two free throws. By Derrick Wiley the Lady Gators were not going ro the game with their size The score was 57-54 with 4.3 CONTRIBUTING WRITER go down without a tight. Tomball The Gators of U HD and athleticism, and by the seconds left and no time­ won the first ser easily, making it finished a rocky regular time the game reached the outs remaining for UHD. The University ofHouston­ look like a repeat perfonnance from season on a five game halfway point it was all tied They in bounded the ball to Downtown Women's Volleyball the season. Nina Seniw, the Captain winning streak. Big wins up at 26. Michael McCain, who then team participated in the Volleyball ofthe Lady Gators. got some strong against Tomball Collage Even though the game was shot a pass down the court to Tournament for the 9'h straight kills, however, and led UHD to a and the University of tied, UHD still had a major Chris. The sudden pass was year. The Lady Gators were very victory in the second set. Phoenix led the Gators to problem controlling the too much for biro, however, excited and ready to compete With the match was tied at one a third place ~In ish in the glass, as they were being out as he dropped the ball to the for the Houston Club Sports set a piece. UHD had the crowd conference standings. This rebounded by double digits. floor as the buzzer sounded. Conference title. and momemum on their side. The led to the rematch against During the second half, the T he Gators fell three The Lady Gator's frrst opponent third set was action packed, with Texas Southern University, Gators started to fall behind points short, losing 57-54 was against the Rice Owls. UHD neither team able to gain the edge. a team who defeated UHD as TSU displayed their and making their usual early had defeated the Owls early in Unfortunately, The Lady Gators 52-41 early in the season. dominance. UHD, however, exit from the tournament. the season, so the Gators were were unable to puJI offthe upset, UHD wanted to make sure would not quit, as they kept TSU then went on to win confident that they could get the and lost the ma:ch 2 sets to I. The that history did not repeat TSU's lead under ten points. the Lone Star Conference victory again. This day, however, loss also eliminated them from the itself. Their effort never tired, Championship for the Rice proved to be too much for tournament. The Gators were finally which resulted in a close and second year in a row. the Lady Gators, beating them This season showed that our playing with confidence, dramatic ending. The Gators are still not in straight sets by scores of25-11 volleyball program is slowly but so it would not be easy for Down by seven with 35 back to their dominare and 25-17. The Lady Gators bad to surely moving back to their once TSU to defeat them again. seconds, UHD player Aaron stage, but with a few more quickly rebound ifthey were going dominating form, and they will be The Gators began strong Brown made back to back acquisitions, they will be to continue in the tournament. a force to be reckoned with in the with quickness and energy, three point shots, to bring contenders next season. The next opponent for the Lady years to come. catchingTSU off guard a TSU's lead down to one. Gators was Tomball collage.

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