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By Jennie Orellana students don’t stay on campus due to work or family. an enrollment increase, why is there no increase in managing EDITOR Others have nothing that occupies or forces them to student involvement? stay on campus, so they go back to their homes once One student at the Town Hall meeting suggested Only about 50 students and a handful of faculty they are done with classes. that in the future professors should give out extra and staff members attended the Town Hall UHD is no traditional college and perhaps the credit for students who attend and perhaps by doing meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Despite the lack of dorms, lack of game rooms, lack of an official so, student attendance would increase. opportunity given to discuss issues that may be college football team, reduces a student’s interest in Ed Apodaca, Vice President for Student Services occurring at UHD, low student attendance seemed to attending anything but class. and Enrollment Management, presented his office be one of the biggest problems. “UHD is a steadily growing university,” said Dr. open door policy and offered student leaders his time A student leader from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Molly, Vice President for Academic Affairs and to brainstorm ideas with them on how to get more explained that low student attendance is common at Provost. “There is a 3% increase every semester. This students involved with the UHD community. UHD and it is something many student organizations is a university for the community where education face when events are hosted on campus. Many is provided for a broad range of students.” If there is UHD Dance Marathon Succeeds

By Jennie Orellana see TOWN HALL on page  managing editor

Over $6,000 was raised at UHD’s Dance Marathon on Friday, April 3, 2009. Groups such as AMSA, CAB, HSF, Student Activities, Orientation Ambassadors and others volunteered at the successful event with over 100 participants at the height of the night. All participants received a shirt, cup, coupons and other prizes provided by Student Activities and the Community Involvement Center. There were over 10 teams total, as well as a number of individual students who participated without a team. The CAB and Amazing Alumni teams both raised over $500. Performances by several different groups including Sweft Dance Company, Kettleson Elementary, South Houston Jannette’s Drill Team, Choking on Politics Band, UHD Salseros group and many more kept participants entertained and on their feet all evening. Refreshments and two meals, donated by Little Cesar’s Pizza and Panda Express, were provided during the entire event for all participants. Games such as Guitar Hero were available and choreography was taught by the different dance groups. Photo Courtesy of Vanessa Camarena Contributors to the 8-hour event supported the great services of The Amazing Alumni Team, which consisted mainly of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority members, was led by The Texas Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network. Vanessa Camarena, a UHD graduate. Pictured above are members of various student organizations, such as Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity and Omega Delta Phi Fraterity, along with friends and family of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority. Page  April 13 - April 27, 2009 Dateline : Downtown Student Life U.S. Known For Bad Gift Giving? opinion piece

By Rufus Rite contributing writer

Have you ever received a you think she came with a gift Churchill, maybe not priceless, course. And to make matters during our last meeting. So, gift where you kind of just receipt? but valuable. Next were the worse, American DVDs our President sets sail across smile, nod your head and Then there is the gift six British children’s books are region 1 and European the pond to meet the Queen say ‘thank you,’ knowing of money. Throughout for Sasha and Malia, the first DVD players play region 2 of England. This time we the gift serves no purpose history this seems to be the children, which have not been DVDs. So that means they come bearing gifts. England to you sentimentally or most cliché, but it works. published in the U.S., very just received 25 tea coasters. might have won the first gift materialistically? I am not Everybody is happy when thoughtful. And finally Sasha That is so thoughtful! We giving battle, but we intend to talking about Secret Santas given money. Today, for and Malia received an outfit don’t want them leaving cup even the score. “Hello your or White Elephants, where tax purposes this gift giving from Top-shop, an up-scale rings all over the furniture at Majesty, it is my honor to give as long as you stay under a process is best known as a clothing chain in Britain, Parliament. And that pesky you this.” specific price range you’re “donation.” materialistic and expensive. Churchill bust, we gave it I wish I had a drum roll or golden, but a true gift that After the attacks on The gifts presented by the back. That’s right, re-gifted. even something spectacular to anyone had to put just a September 11, the British charming people from the So now that the U.S. is tell you, but I don’t. We gave smidgen of thought into, Government gave the United other side of the pond were officially the worst gift giver the Queen of England a loaded making the gift relevant. States of America one of two grand, luxurious, sentimental, in the history of the world, IPod. She’s 83. But perhaps Perhaps the invention of the bronze busts of Sir Winston and held some sort of value. besides the Greeks and their it’s the thought that counts. gift receipt has robbed us of Churchill to keep in the White We, as a nation, gave the Trojan horse, where do we go this excruciating thought House. This was supposed to Prime Minister and his family from here? How about jolly Contact Us process. Just go out, pick symbolize our strength as a 25 DVDs and two model ‘ol England. That’s right. up something worth a dollar nation and for Americans to helicopters. The model We need to make up for the Managing Editor amount that you think will maintain that strength in the helicopters were for the kids of horrible gifts we gave them Jennie Orellana suffice, get a gift receipt and future. A priceless gift you [email protected] the value of the item will would think. (713) 221-8569 speak for itself. Anyone can Shortly after our newly exchange whatever it is, for appointed President takes Gain Experience Associate Editor whatever they want and boom, office, the Prime Minister Wilbert Chinchilla the perfect gift. How does this of England comes to visit Get Published Business Manager technique work on a global bearing gifts, but not just any Jimela Coring status? gifts. First, there was the Get Paid [email protected] The Statue of Liberty was pen-holder carved from the (713) 221-8192 given to us by the lovely timbers of the anti-slavery Contributing Writers people of France in 1886. It vessel, the HMS Gannet and 300 Words = $25 Rufus Rite represents friendship and a framed commission for the Submission does not guarantee publication. Frank Raia welcomes visitors, immigrants HMS Resolute, the sister ship Suggestions/ Complaints / Rants / Ideas and Americans returning of the HMS Gannet, priceless. Faculty Advisor home from their travels. Such Second was a first-edition [email protected] Anthony Chiaviello a thoughtful gift from one of of Martin Gilbert’s seven- [email protected] our most trusted allies. Do volume biography of Winston (713) 221-8520

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The first Town Hall Meeting of 2009 was presented on April 1 at UHD’s Cullen program being added to the UHD graduate curriculum. UHD has all of the Auditorium where students, faculty and administration were allowed to debate accreditation, but still does not have approval to proceed. many events that have occurred during the 2008-2009 school year. The main topic A similar situation is with Metro and the construction of the added lines at hand was the name change which is now officially confirmed by Vice President continuing down Main St. Because of the indefinite dates, Metro proposes to for Academic Affairs and Provost Molly Woods to no longer be in focus with construct a new Light rail line, where streetlamps, pavement and traffic lights UHD or The Texas Board of Regents. What has been confirmed regarding the past I-10 walking towards the Shea St. building are not going to be fixed or altered name change is the possibility that the Board of Regents may want another think- until then. Many students voiced their concern about the safety of pedestrian and tank company to invest in further research in order to plot a different approach in drivers alike; ultimately, it is city property, not university property. obtaining an individual university identity for UHD. The panel also spoke briefly about university advancement and its attempts This, along with other suggestions, is a possible path that the university can to recruiting students from area high schools, and recruiting past alumni to take to decide any action of changing UHD’s name; but as of now, the system and donate to the university as Michelle Sabino, Executive Director for University board of regents is in control of the name. When asked, “While the UH-System Advancement said, “ Alumni relations is relatively new on campus. It takes about is also proposing four-year expansions for UH-Victoria and UH-Clear Lake and three to five years to receive donations from alumni.” we are all competing schools, why did UHD attempt to change its name?” Molly One of the last and heated issues of the meeting was school culture. Students Woods replied that we are all competing schools and the current objective of the proposed a game room as previously housed by the university that has since UH-System is to reach tier one status at the University of Houston-Main Campus. disappeared since early 2006. Each side agreed that this is one thing that could She also stated that UHD and UH are two different schools where UH wants increase school culture. There was still a dilemma throughout the last section to train CEOs and UHD wants to train students to get jobs. They can become of the open forum of the town hall meeting. Students perceive that the faculty CEOs if they decide to do so later because UHD students are “a different type of and administration are not helping in the progress of UHD’s school culture and student.” faculty and administration perceive that the students are not helping the progress Dr. Max Castillo was unavailable for questioning during the town hall meeting of UHD’s school culture. With a handful of each scattered within the large because he was in Austin testifying on tuition and budget spending. As his auditorium with visible empty seats, what is a prospective student to perceive colleagues confirm, there is no legislation targeted towards UHD at the 81st Texas watching this debate going on? Legislature Session other than the push for tier one status and more money for the entire system. Another conflict of interest that remains at bay is the MBA Don’t Drink Pepsi Opinion Piece

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Recently, the American Family Finally, Peter leaves his wife for his Association called for a boycott of gay lover. Pepsi due to their advertising support During this episode while at a of the Fox network’s program Family “straight” meeting, a speaker talks Guy. This animated television about Jesus Christ and says, “He program, which airs each Sunday [Jesus] hates many people, but none during the prime time family viewing more than homosexuals.” hour, unashamedly promotes Family Guy’s creator and Executive homosexuality, gay orgies, and also Producer, Seth MacFarlane, is an slanders Christianity. acknowledged atheist and active In this sickening episode, the father supporter of both gay rights and figure, Peter Griffin, agrees to do gay marriage. A staunch Democrat, an experiment by taking a shot of a MacFarlane donated $33,500 to “gay gene.” Peter then makes out a Democrat Party committees and restaurant with his new gay lover who donated $10,000 to the Obama has also arranged a gay orgy. Worse for President effort in 2008, even yet, while helping his son with a math speaking at an Obama rally. problem, Peter explains gay sex in MacFarlane has used Family Guy as terms that amount to utter vulgarity. a platform for his political agenda. Peter is also shown enjoying a horse The Griffin family’s dog, Brian, made licking his buttocks while lying in bed. see Pepsi on page 8 page  april 3 - april 27, 2009 dateline : downtown campus news Study Abroad Students To Hold Fundraiser UHD Swing Fling: Dancing Beyond Borders By Wilbert Chinchilla associate editor When: April 25, 2009

You can experience the beginning semester. They have even conducted other Where: Willow Street Pump Station movements of social dancing at the UHD fundraising events throughout the Spring Swing Fling Saturday, April 25 at the UHD 2009 semester which included a garage sale Willow Pump Station. The UHD Swing where some professors willingly donated Fling will begin at 8:00 a.m. with classes on items to sell. most styles of swing dancing found during The major fundraising event that will be the 1940’s. Today’s nightclubs rely on heavy taking place at the UHD Swing Fling is the beats to create the movement of our current silent auction during the dance party that state of dancing and grinding. Ever wonder starts at 8:00 p.m. The silent auction will how nightclubs were in the 1940’s? Why not contain a multitude of baskets containing gift transport yourself back to that time and help certificates, electronics and other valuable deserving students study abroad? items that could be presented to anyone at any This event was created to address the occasion. financial need for students studying abroad; Workshops will be available the entire day Tickets: now more than ever. Organizer, swing for anyone who wants to excel in dancing. $45 all-access pass teacher and UHD student Stephanie Barrow You can practice beginner blues and rhythm, $40 workshops only says, “Money is a major factor contributing and east and west coast swing. You can then $10 dance party only to students not registering or taking study combine all methods learned at the musicality abroad classes. If we set a precedent with this class and at the dance party where everyone Workshops: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. fundraising event we can continue helping will party like its 1940 in 2009. Everyone is students even after our trip.” The first of their welcome to come to the dance party for a Dance Party: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. kind are students attending the Study Abroad cover charge of $10 dollars benefiting study Silent Auction: 11 p.m. Trip to London and Paris who have been abroad students. For more information please working on this event throughout the entire contact [email protected]. For more information: [email protected] Looking For A Job? Dateline is Hiring

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By Frank Raia contributing writer

On Sunday, April 5, 2009 Michaels. endurance, training and years Kid Rock’s performance was knew that. On the other hand, WWE came to Houston for is still 17-0 at WrestleMania of experience prevailed, so the entrance. I had no idea it’s hard to beat out Taker vs. WrestleMania XXV at Reliant while Michaels, the they got up and kept going. who half the girls were and Michaels. Stadium. Some matches Heartbreak Kid, is 6-10. This Later in the match, Jeff got on when “Santina” won, it was This was a fairly were great while others were match went from sweet chin the high ladder and jumped silly. It’s in entertaining WrestleMania. disappointing. Some of the music to tombstone pile drivers off falling to the mat and drag. On the other hand, Raw It wasn’t the best, but not results are CM Punk won the to Taker flying through the completely missing his brother displayed a better show of the worse. It would have Ladder air, something he only does at who rolled out of the way. skills of “Santina” which the been nice to see Match; “Santina” won the WrestleMania. During this 31- That was the end for Jeff, for audience enjoyed. and Morrison vs. Primo and 25 Diva ; Matt minute match Michaels proved as Matt got up to finish Jeff beat Bradshaw Lumberjack Match for Hardy won in the Extreme to be a worthy foe for Taker with his Twist of Fate move. in less than a minute. This the Unified Tag Team belts; Rules Match defeating Jeff and even at one point came In this match they used items was a complete waste because unfortunately, that was the Hardy; Rey Mysterio won the exceedingly close to winning. like a kendo stick, a crutch, a match that isn’t five to ten untelevised or “dark match” of Intercontinental Title against Another great match was trashcans, chairs, ladders, a minutes or longer shouldn’t the day. John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield between the Hardy brothers vacuum cleaner and tables. happen at all; especially for For more information on the causing Layfield to quit; John in “,” but all It wasn’t as extreme as one WrestleMania, which is the matches or news you can check Cena won the World Title that meant is that it wouldn’t hoped, but good enough to biggest pay-per-view event of out the official webpage http:// defeating ; Big Show won be such a hardcore match. satisfy a need to see somebody the year. The and www..com or a fan page the World Title; and The worst, or perhaps best, get destroyed with a table, Triple H matches were decent, that tells you news, spoilers retains the WWE Title after part of the match was when ladder and chair. but predictable. They had their and anything wrestling at defeating . Jeff jumped from the ropes to The 25 Diva Battle Royal moments of pure craziness, but http://rajah.com. The best match above all where he placed Matt between could have been better if they Cena and Triple H were the was Houston-born Undertaker two tables. They stayed on were allowed more time, like good guys; therefore, they were vs. San Antonio-born Shawn the ground for a while, but real royal rumbles should be. going to win and everybody Miller Outdoor Theatre Finalizes renovations

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Miller Outdoor Theatre, the city-owned performing arts venue where every “We’ve also reconstructed the walkway around the hill, decreasing the show is free to the public, today announced the completion of $2.4 million in incline and making it wider,” said Dawn Ullrich, director the Convention & refurbishments to improve accessibility and enhance the audience experience. Entertainment Facilities Department, which operates the facility on behalf of the Miller Outdoor Theatre has been the site of live performances at Hermann Park City of Houston. since 1923. “We’ve worked to improve accessibility for all of our patrons. The ramps have “These improvements, coupled with the consistently high-quality performances, been eliminated and there is now direct access from the apron to both sides of the make Miller Theatre even more of a Houston treasure,” Mayor Bill White said. theater.” “An evening of free entertainment – with the family, beneath the stars, in the Ullrich said a permanent booth for controlling stage lights and sound is another heart of city – becomes even better.” new asset, a feature that is unique to amphitheaters and one that will provide for Completed over the course of two off-seasons, improvements to the facility improved production capability. include the installation of 1,708 new burgundy-colored seats, improved views by Miller Theatre Advisory Board also announced the 2009 performance schedule, raising of the elevation of the hillside seating area by six feet, and better access to which commences Saturday night with Noche Caliente, featuring special guest all areas of the facility. Nestor Torres, the Latin Grammy Award-winning flutist. The show begins at 7:30 In addition to re-grading the slope of the theater’s iconic hill, new sod was laid p.m. as a presentation of the Diaz Music Institute. The Houston ensemble Soulsa and a new irrigation system was installed. Caliente will also perform. dateline : downtown april 3 - april 27, 2009 page 7 Student Supports Financial Aid increases in Obama Budget

By Tessa Atkinson-Adams Durbin decried the fact U.S. PIRG that student’s graduate with A University of Maryland House is crucial. It reinvests “a diploma and a student senior joined senators and billions of dollars in student debt that they can’t deal community leaders at a rally in aid so we can have higher Pell with” and called for people the U.S. Senate office building grants and less loan debt,” Kim across the country to let their on April 1, 2009 in support added. representatives know that they of the FY2010 Democratic When Kim announced that want the budget passed. Budget. she planned to be a community “We need your help,” Durbin Deemed a top priority by organizer after graduating, said. “This is our moment. University of Maryland student Lauren Kim speaks to a packed room of budget President Barack Obama and the room – packed with Let’s not miss it.” supporters at the U.S. Senate office building in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2009. (Photo: Eric Reeves/U.S. PIRG) other Democratic leaders, the journalists and with members Both the House and the budget proposes a significant of organizations that support Senate are slated to vote on the boost to the Pell grant, the the Obama budget – burst into budget later this week. nation’s premier student aid cheers. The rally was organized program that currently serves But the clapping died down by the Campaign to Rebuild close to seven million students when Kim mentioned her and Renew America Now! to help them pay for college. student loan debt. coalition, which includes over “Our country needs us to “The vast majority of college 100 grassroots and non-profit get educated. The problems students across the country groups, including U.S. PIRG of the 21st century require now graduate with enough (http://www.uspirg.org). The solutions that my generation is loan debt that we are being coalition’s goal is to make getting trained to deal with in squeezed out of careers,” Kim sure the president’s budget college,” said Kim, chair of the said. passes Congress with all of U.S. Public Interest Research Four senators, including its public interest priorities Group (PIRG) student Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), also intact. Across the country, chapter at The University spoke at the rally. the PIRGs have launched a of Maryland (http://www. “When it comes to the coordinated campaign, hosting marylandpirgstudents.org/ future, it starts in the large events, organizing call-in home). classroom,” said Durbin, who days, and reaching out to the University of Maryland student Lauren Kim, right, shaking hands with Senator “The budget plan being put is the Senate Majority Whip media to make sure Congress Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), center, as Bob Edgar, president of Common Cause, forth by President Obama, and a champion of the Obama does not miss this historic left, and other members of the coalition look on during a rally at the U.S. Senate Senate Leader Reid, and the budget. opportunity. office building in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2009. (Photo: Eric Reeves/U.S. PIRG) Sunscreen Continued from page  to wear the clothes than to smear clothes with Rit’s SunGuard, a product Hi chemicals directly onto your skin via that treats fabric with a compound Want to advertise? sunscreen. That’s why her company that imparts 96 percent UV protection sells a wide variety of sun-protective through about 20 washings, might pants, jackets and hats, as well as be the way to go. Also, sun lovers Contact our Business Manager specialty items such as cover-ups, sun shouldn’t forget about protecting their Arsal Khan gloves, sun sleeves and nose scarves. eyes. A good pair of 100 percent UV (713) 221-8192 If getting a whole new wardrobe protection sunglasses doesn’t cost an [email protected] of sun-protective clothing is out of arm and a leg anymore; everyone in the question, washing your existing your family needs a pair. page  april 3 - april 27, 2009 Dateline : Downtown comics

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