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CAMPUS BRIEFS Spring 2019 Registration Registration for Spring 2019 has begun. The preliminary schedule is available to view on Self Service Banner https://ssbprd.subr.edu/ PROD8/bwckgens.p_ proc_term_date. Please be aware the schedule is subject to change during pre-registration. See your advisor for more information. Scholarship Opportunities The 2019 Freemont Foundation Scholarship Program is now open for application for high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students until January 18. Visit freemontfoundation. com to apply.
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Department of Visual Arts is hosting Kindred Spirits in Conversation until November 15 MondayThursday from 10am-4pm. 2018 SWAC Football Championship The Southern University Jaguars will face Alcorn State on Saturday, December 1, at 3:30 p.m. at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium on the Campus of Alcorn State University. Tickets are on sale for the SWAC Championship Tickets can be bought online at http://www. impacttickets.com/.
Information Technology Food Drive The Division of Information Technology is hosting their 4th annual food drive. Your generous support and donations would help families in need this holiday season. Non-perishable food items will be accepted through Dec. 14. Drop off locations are Moore Hall and John B. Cade Library. SU Land-Grant Campus Tickets are now available for the Southern University Land-Grant Campus’ Annual Scholarship Gala. The fundraising event will be held at the Raising Cane’s River Center, 275 River Road South, on Saturday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or make a tax deductible donation visit, https://foundation.
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Decisions in the Bayou: SUS Board Meeting Jacqueline Morgan ● DIGEST Editor-in-Chief
Officially kicking off the Bayou Classic weekend for Southern University was the meeting of the Southern University System (SUS) Board of Supervisors on Friday, November 23 at 9AM in New Orleans, LA. This years’ annual Bayou Class meeting began at a peak with the presentation of the Above and Beyond Award to Board Relations Coordinator, Maya Banks and Administrative Assistant to the Board, Michael Wells; both individuals unanimously regarded as vital members of the SUS team. Amongst a host of other special presentations and monetary donations to the university, the family of Marquita Christy, a late student of the Southern University Law Center (SULC), was able to establish a scholarship in her name before the Board and award a current SULC student the
scholarship. “To whom much is given, much is expected,” the family of Christy stated of the ultimate reasoning behind the establishment of the award. Student representative for the Board of Supervisors, Xavieria Jeffers, is also a student of the SULC. Jeffers posed concern for the student body in regards to the new appointment of the Director of Student Life for the SUBR campus, and the process that preceded the position appearing on the meeting agenda. In light of the concerns heard by the student body, Jeffers motioned for the appointment of the Director of Student Life for the SUBR campus to be tabled until further notice. Seconded by Attorney Tony Clayton, the motion carried. “This role is a very critical one because is responds to a need of leadership and guidance as we position ourselves to resolve issues of compliance regarding
title IX and other matters,” SUS President-Chancellor Dr. Ray L. Belton responded, reassuring Jeffers the matter would be revisited. With slight push backs from members of the board, other new positions throughout the system were approved, like Director of Human Resources, SUBR (Dawn Harris), Director of Facilities and Risk Management, SUSLA (Stephen Findley), Title IX Coordinator/Director of Career Services, SULC (Kerri Landry Thomas), and System Director of Compliance and Ethic and Associate General Counsel, SUS (Tavares Walker). Representatives from Advanced BioMedics and Ilera Healthcare provided the Board with a special presentation and update for the Medical Marijuana program, entailing the awarding of $2.15 million as the first advancement for the program. Chancellor-Dean of the College of Agricultural,
Family & Consumer Sciences, Dr. Bobby R. Phills recognized Director of the Southern Institute for Medicinal Plants, Dr. Janana Snowden and colleagues, and Attorneys Tony Clayton and Domoine D. Rutledge as pillars in the fruition of the program, and emphasized, “All money is not good money, but as long as we can make good medicine, it’ll last for a lifetime.” As the board bid a farewell to Chairwoman, Ann A. Smith and Vice Chairman, Rev. Donald R. Henry, it was unanimously decided by the board that Smith would be deemed Chairwoman Emeritus. The unopposed nominations for the new Chairman and Vice Chairman of the board came from Atty. Tony Clayton and board member Rani G. Whitfield, resulting in the election of Atty. Domoine D. Rutledge as chairman and Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. as vice chairman for the next two years.
Roles Reversed: Grambling breaks through BizTech 2018 Gabrielle Hutchinson. ● DIGEST News Editor
This weekend, the Jaguars returned to glory taking out the Tigers with a score of 3828 in football, but the Tigers did not return to Grambling empty-handed. “It’s more than just a football game. I hope you all know that,” Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards reminded his audience at the annual Bayou Classic Press Conference last Monday. Each year, Southern University and Grambling face off in the MercedesBenz Superdome for athletic competition, but the Bayou Classic brings together more colleges and universities for its annual academic competition known as the BizTech challenge. Traditionally, the BizTech challenge involved seven HBCUs in Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama. However, in the name of developing nationwide partnerships and enhancing diversity, NexusLA opened the competition up to a total of 17 predominantly black institutions in and around Louisiana. The BizTech Challenge was created to bring together STEM and Business students in order to foster entrepreneurship on HBCU
campuses. Participants are presented with a modern problem to which they must design a solution that can suitable for a small business. This year, a team from Grambling State University finally won over judges with a plan for digital identification. This victory came at the end of a tworound judgement where participants first submitted video presentations of their projects then, if selected, advanced to present their projects live in New Orleans at the Hyatt Regency Conference Center. “My team didn’t make it through the first round, unfortunately,” junior Computer Science major, Julian Alvarez, said. Alvarez began recruiting and planning for BizTech nearly six months ago at the start of the summer. “As a computer science major, I wanted to push myself to think beyond the code screen,” Alvarez said, so he opened himself up to a Business Management major and a Biology major and got to work. “Even though the team didn’t make it to finals, we still learned a lot that will carry over to the workplace such as soft skills which go hand-in-hand with technical skills,” Alvarez explained, optimism in full effect. For Alvarez, the BizTech
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Challenge was a catalyst for the entrepreneur and leader within. “BizTech brought out a new me that I couldn’t recognize,” he admits. “I was taking risks, talking to new people, delegating and holding meetings -- all while a leadership position was new to me.” For others, the challenge is an opportunity to represent and inspire other STEM and business students, especially young, black female students as a member of the winning team, Niana Celestine, stated. Celestine is a senior Computer Science and Marketing double major at Grambling State University. As a native of Dominica, an island in the Caribbean, Celestine has faced the stereotypes and glass ceilings that many minorities have, but defies them both academically and socially. “Winning the BizTech challenge is more proof that black women not only have a place in technology and entrepreneurship, but that
we are a force. Our ideas, hard work, and contributions are meaningful and can certainly compete on any level,” Celestine affirmed. In 2017, a team representing Southern University took home the BizTech grand prize of $10,000 with “Our Glass” -- a portable bottle which would allow consumers to brew hot tea on the go. However, while SUBR did not advance that far this year, the pursuit is far from over. For Alvarez, the 2019 work is already underway. “As far as planning, I have a book full of startups. I plan to try each of them until I make a difference,” Alvarez adds. If you have a knack for business or technology, round up a team and register to participate in the 2019 BizTech Challenge. Yours just may be the next $10,000 idea. As for Grambling team DigID’s brainchild, Celestine shares, “I want to talk about the winning idea… but not before it’s patented!”
A Record Breaking Classic: Gabrielle Hutchinson. ● DIGEST News Editor
We often brag that each year’s Bayou Classic was the best one yet, but BC45 was one for the books -- literally. Southern University won its first classic in three years, but that is not the only record broken. On Friday night, entertainment network BET partnered with Grambling State and Southern University to form the world’s largest HBCU soul train. The union was executed at the annual Battle of the Bands where students, fans, and band members of both universities danced together. Sophomore Nursing major, Phong Nguyen from Port Arthur, Texas enjoyed the celebration. “The soul train line was an exciting experience for me. It was a good feeling to put our rivalry aside and just have fun together to break a world record,” Nguyen said. Kedric Taylor, Interim Director of Bands for the Human Jukebox shared this sentiment, “It was in good fun to let everybody know that we are one and we can come together and work together to accomplish a common goal.” Where fans may have had concerns of tension and violence surrounding the Classic, their fears were put to rest in the Superdome and BET captured it all. The soul train line has been recorded and documented for the Guinness World Records organization in perfect timing for the BET Soul Train Awards. The award show aired on Sunday night was hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold. The ladies shared clips of the soul train line on BET’s public relations twitter account where it can be found to view. The soul train commenced after an intense band battle. Junior Mass Communications major, Jalon Jones from Baton Rouge, Louisiana admits, “The soul train line was a little weird because we had just battled GSU, but I ended up having fun...” “At first we all were kind of like, ‘I don’t know,’” Taylor agreed, “but once we started doing it they all really enjoyed it. Being a part of that was monumental for this university and the Human Jukebox.” Taylor says that Grambling State University returned the same positive energy. A recap of the whole weekend can be found on Twitter, @ BayouClassic74.
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Southern University Flag Football Dominates In LCIRSA Flag Football Garland Johnson, Jr. ● DIGEST Staff Writer
Senior, wide receiver, Randall Menard, prepares for the catch and score over Grambling State’s Devanir Martin at the 45th Annual Bayou Classic inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, November 24.( Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
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Southern tops Grambling to claim SWAC Western Division Title James Eaglin, Jr. ● DIGEST Staff Sports Editor
The Southern University Jaguars football team clinched the SWAC West division title after defeating the Grambling State Tigers 38-28 in the 45th Annual Bayou Classic at the MercedesBenz Superdome in New Orleans, LA last Saturday. “This Bayou Classic to Southern University family, friends and alumni across the world…it’s a tradition, it’s passion, it’s pride. And for the last three years, you’ve had to leave this Superdome with your head down. But on His timing, there’s a new year, there’s a new team, there’s a new challenge,” Head Coach Dawson Odums made this statement during the annual Bayou Classic mid-week media availability leading up to the big game. In front of last Saturday’s crowd of over 67,000,
the timing was just right. In the first quarter, gang tackles from a determined Southern defense forced Grambling to punt after three plays. Sophomore safety Kordell Caldwell would soon block the Tigers’ punt, which would be recovered in the end zone by junior rover Benjamin Harris for the first points of the game. “Anytime you can get special teams points is great,” said Coach Odums during the postgame press conference. The touchdown allowed Southern to score the first points in the Bayou Classic for the first time since 2015. The Dog Day Defense was exceptional in the first half, as they forced the Tigers to go 3-and-out on their first two possessions of the game. Their third possession ended in a turnover, as senior defensive back Timothy Thompson was able to catch an interception while staying in bounds.
Sophomore, running back, Devon Benn, rushes in for a jaguar touchdown at the 45th Annual Bayou Classic inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday,November 24. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
Sophomore Caesar Barajas also had a major impact in his dual role as place kicker and punter. He converted a 47yard field goal, while being able to pin Grambling inside their own 20-yard line twice. The first half saw two differing offensive philosophies on display. Southern chose to move the ball down the field through rushing, as redshirt sophomore tailback Devon Benn and sophomore quarterback Ladarius Skelton made plays behind a stout offensive line. The duo nearly ran for 100 yards in the first half alone. Grambling’s passing attack was their focal point on offense. Even though they went into halftime with an advantage in passing yards (131-63), they could not convert those yards into points, only being able to score one touchdown in the half. see BAYOU CLASSIC on page 5
Freshman, running back, Shontega Thomas, dives over a Grambling defender at the 45th Annual Bayou Classic held inside Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, November 24. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
The Southern University flag football team traveled north to participate in the Louisiana Collegiate Intramural Sports Association (LCIRSA) flag football tournament at the University of LouisianaMonroe this past weekend. Several schools from the state were present at the tournament in hopes of bringing a trophy back to their institutions. The team consisted of players that had competed against one another during the intramural flag football league earlier in the semester. The fields weren’t in the best conditions and it was extremely muddy but that didn’t stop the team from winning. The Jaguars excelled during the first day of pool play, blowing out both Nicholls State and ULM by the “mercy rule”. On the second and final day of the tournament, the Jaguars blew past the competition with ease, defeating all 3 teams that stood in their way by 20 plus points each game. This is due to consistent play on both sides of the ball and consistent teamwork. Defense through the first 5 games was stellar, only giving up 13 total points. Junior Jerry Powell was a key player from his linebacker position on defense that had the middle of the field locked up due to his athletic ability to broaden his zone and cover several areas of the field at once. Sophomore Jaylen Johnson also played a key role in the success of the defense due to his vibrant energy and constant trash talk on the field that gave the Jaguars an edge over their opponents. The offense was a scoring machine scoring more than triple of the other teams points in each game. Captain and senior Dyrenell Robinson exemplified excellent leadership skills on both sides of the ball hauling in a several touchdowns as well see FLAG FOOTBALL on page 5
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as a few interceptions. Southern met the also undefeated Grambling State Tigers in the championship in an early Bayou Classic clash where they would lose 33-14 in a tough game. Although Southern lost, it was all smiles and laughs at the end because players from both teams understood the game represented more than just football, but about the dominance of HBCU’s at events where PWI’s are present. After the game both teams prayed together in brotherhood and expressed the importance of “black pride” when competing in events where black people or black schools are the minority. The team finished the weekend out with a overall 5-1 record and brought back a runners-up
trophy that currently resides in the Southern University recreational center. This is the first of many intramural flag football tournaments and if the team continues to be consistently good, bigger and better trophies will be brought back to the Bluff. Southern University continues to excel and show dominance in the world of sports and the flag football team is an extension on that success even though much attention is given to them. The fact that some of the best athletes on campus are on the flag football team prove that Southern has a pool of talented students that are able to go out and not only to compete but also win against institutions across the nation. BAYOU CLASSIC from page 4
Skelton was able to find the end zone through the air, however, as he connected with graduate transfer wideout Trey Smith for a 23-yard score before halftime. Southern had the advantage 17-10 at the half. Following a field goal from the Tigers that brought the score to 17-13 to start the third quarter, Skelton was able to find a streaking Kendall Catalon down the middle of the field for an 80-yard touchdown reception. “I told [Skelton] ‘Throw me the ball, and imma catch it’”, said the sophomore receiver after the game. After another turnover on downs from Grambling, Skelton would find senior receiver Randall Menard for a 44-yard touchdown reception, increasing Southern’s advantage to 31-13. In the fourth quarter, Grambling would make the game interesting, scoring 15 unanswered points to make the score 28-31. Devon Benn, who would finish the game with 167 yards on 19 carries, would score the game’s final touchdown, sealing a win for the Jaguars. Skelton, who was named MVP for Southern during the trophy presentation, finished the game
throwing for 3 touchdowns and accounting for nearly 300 total yards from scrimmage for the game. “He loves the atmosphere; he loves adversity,” said Catalon on Skelton’s performance. The wide receiving corps also produced an outstanding performance, averaging 25.9 yards per reception to rank best in SWAC. Junior linebacker Calvin Lunkins finished the game with 1.5 sacks and 15 total tackles. Freshman linebacker Jordan Lewis’ 2 sacks added to his remarkable second half to the season. Southern will have one week to practice before a highly anticipated rematch with Alcorn State this coming Saturday for the conference championship. “They’re long, they’re fast, and their very explosive,” said Odums of Alcorn’s offensive weapons. Odums was able to indirectly summarize Southern’s SWAC Championship and Celebration Bowl hopes while describing the trip to Jack Spinks Stadium in Lorman, MS. “One way in, one way out. I wish y’all the best,”
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The Southern University Human Jukebox performs during the 45th Annual Bayou Classic halftime show inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 24.
Board of Supervisors gather to receive a check from Ilera for Southern University medical marijuana program on November 23 at the Hyatt hotel located in New Orleans,Louisiana. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
The Alpha Sigma chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi performs at the Bayou Classic Greek Step Show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 23. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
Sophomore quarterback, Ladarius Skelton, explodes into open field in the 45th annual Bayou Classic. (Devin Hadrick/DIGEST)
Southern University ROTC presents the colors for the 2018 Bayou Classic held in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 24. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
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The Fabulous Dancing Dolls take the field during the Bayou Classic halftime show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 24. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
The Human Jukebox, jamming at the Battle of the Bands in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 23. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
Dancing Dolls, Kaylon Mallett and Jada Patrice give each other hug in celebration of Southern University’s victory over Grambling State at the Bayou Classic in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome November 24. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
Miss Louisiana, Holli’ Conway, serenades the crowd with her rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 24. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
Jaguar & Tiger fans storm into Bayou Classic Fan Fest 2018 in New Orleans, LA, Championship Square on Saturday, November 24. (Jodeci Ashford/DIGEST)
Southern University President Ray Belton bestows a speech of encouragement during the Bayou Classic Coach’s Luncheon held at the Hyatt hotel in New Orleans,Louisiana on November 23. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
Crowd eagerly awaits beads and gifts during the Bayou Classic parade in New Orleans on November 24. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
Southern University ROTC runs in the game ball for the 2018 Bayou Classic held in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 24. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
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A Crab’s First Bayou Classic Aliya Creecy ● DIGEST Staff Writer
On November 24, 2018, Joshua Williams, a sophomore music performance major from New Orleans Louisiana, along with many others, transitioned from a “crab to a “Juke” at the Bayou Classic game in the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Along with the big win against Grambling State University and shutting down Grambling at The Battle of the Bands, completing the first year as a Human Jukebox member is a victory worth celebrating. The wait is over and the weight has been lifted! Each band member and band staff member has to go through a long seventeen week process where they learn how and what it means to be a part of the Human Jukebox. Williams expresses his joy by saying “I feel good and free. I can be able to relax now.” New members, also known as “crabs”, attend a band camp/crab week. During this week, new and aspiring members get a glimpse of what it would be like to be a part of the Human Jukebox. At the end of the week the participants perform what they learned during the week on the practice field. Even though it’s hard work and takes an immense amount of time, the journey for new members is one that can be greatly enjoyed. Joshua Williams recalls “ It was a fun experience. I got to travel and see a
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lot of new faces and buildings.” The amount of preparation it takes to become an official member of the Human Jukebox varies from person to person. The New Orleans native gives advice to those seeking membership, “Persevere and keep pushing.” Along with standing firm, Williams
Winter Fashion in Louisiana Diamond Butler ● DIGEST Staff Writer
Winter, the coldest time of year, for those who experience the season. It is a time when everyone is bundled up in large coats, knitted hats and snow boots. Where children are outside playing in the snow, building snowmen and snow forts. A time where families get together and warm up by the fire. In Louisiana, weather can be a little unpredictable. It could be cold one day, and then it can be as if it was still summer. The bipolar weather is a small side effect that we deal with , the fashion trend is a significant impact of our winter time. Typically, winter fashion in Louisiana is cozy, sassy and edgy. A fantastic thing about style in Louisiana is that the clothing can mostly be worn all year and it allows a person to be expressive. The best way of dressing for Louisiana winter is putting on layered clothing. Begin your winter outfit with a quality base layer to layer it with a t-shirt or a long sleeve shirt. After that, depending on how cold it is, you would add a warm sweatshirt or jacket and lined pants or jeans for your outfit. Finally, you would wrap everything up with warm wool socks and quality shoes to keep your feet
warm and a toasty beanie or knitted cap to keep your head warm as well. With this technique, you have a guarantee of being warm even in the coldest weather conditions. Throughout the time there are different types of trends that come and go. Most of these trends are inspired by what the hottest celebrity is wearing, or by the best thing to wear for a specific event. For instance, how the previous winter trend differs from the current trend. The last trend for men’s winter fashion was wearing a bomber jacket and long sleeve shirts and blue jeans with high top work boots. T’Kenya Browden, a 21-year-old apparel merchandising and textiles major, says that the previous winter trend, specifically for women, consisted of “long sweater dresses and knee-high boots with the knitted headwraps.” Though over the year that fashion trend has changed. For women, there are more faux fur coats and oversized knit sweaters with a blanket scarf to help the body retain heat. Carlton Knighten, a sophomore apparel merchandising and textiles major, says that “the current fashion trend for winter clothing is faux fur, that more and more people are see WINTER on page 10
also stresses that it is highly important to “ stay humble, there’s always room for everybody to improve so don’t be arrogant.” When asked about Williams’ decision to attend Southern University and A&M college, he responded by saying “Southern [has] always been a top choice for me, I
love music and didn’t want to be far from home.” Southern University and A&M College has a band that not only executes beautiful music, but teaches its members valuable life lessons and qualities that will be beneficial in their futures. Joshua see CRAB on page 10
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Southern University students beam with excitement as they cheer on their team at the 45th Annual Bayou Classic inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, November 24. (Keith Lewis/ DIGEST)
Debrandin Brown ● DIGEST Staff Editor
The Bayou Classic is easily one of the biggest sporting events in the country, with HBCU students and alumni from around the country coming to see two of the SWACs biggest names go head to head. Leading up to the game however, is the event itself, which consists of numerous attractions, such as the Greek Show, Battle of the Bands, and Fan Fest, These events that took place over the course of the weekend saw some of the greatest diversity among HBCU students/alumni that will be seen throughout the entire year. The Greek Show took place on the Friday after Thanksgiving and featured stepping competitions between Southern and Grambling’s individual Greek organizations. Award categories on the night included best fraternity and sorority, both of which went to Southern’s greek organizations. Although this event saw much fanfare, it was only a precursor to the main event of the night, which was the Battle of the Bands. The Battle of the Bands saw the usual quick jabs and
Sophomore, dancing doll, Kaylon Mallet, performs at the Battle of the Bands in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 23. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
Over 65,000 fans sworm Champion Square adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to enjoy “Fan-Fest” on Saturday, November 24. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
Reaction from the crowd alone was heavily leaned toward Southern as ecstatic cheers erupted for the Jukebox after every set, while boos for Grambling ran rampant periodically throughout the night, with some even leaving out of the seating area of the dome entirely during their final set. When asked her thoughts on the show put on during Battle of the Bands, sophomore nursing major from Frisco, Texas Alexis Evans had only three words to classify it as: “An epic The Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha inc. performs at the Bayou Classic Step Show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on experience.” November 23.(Keith Lewis/DIGEST) Fan Fest saw all of the pandemonium that took The room was filled with back & forth between both place the previous night as both bands, with multiple sets pandemonium moved to Champion’s being exchanged between bands exchanged different Square where legions of both bands as the night sets back and forth over the fans ate food and listened to duration of the contest. progressed. performances by numerous
prominent Southernoriented musicians, such as DJ Mannie Fresh and Rapper Juvenile. When asked what she felt about this years Fan Fest performance, senior English major from Illinois, Antweneq Golliday jokingly said: “Juvenile and Manny Fresh reminded me that I was too young to rap their songs.” With great food such as jambalaya and barbeque and performances from other prominent New Orleans artists, this year’s Fan Fest was as festive as any Bayou Classic Fan Fests before it. And of course, the main event of the entire weekend was the Bayou Classic itself, which saw Southern defeat Grambling 38-28 to win the
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Ella Mai Reigns as Most Awarded Songtress at BET PRESENTS: 2018 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS Hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold NY-BET NETWORKS
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 25, 2018--BET PRESENTS: 2018 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS celebrated the best in soul, R&B and hip hop by highlighting both living legends and breakout stars with unrivaled musical moments and show-stopping performances. The awards show, which aired this evening, November 25, 2018 at 8pm ET on BET and BET HER, was hosted by the iconic best friend duo Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold, who also brought their chemistry to the stage as the show’s opening musical acts. Ella Mai led the pack as the evening’s most awarded songstress, dominating in three categories including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Song of the Year and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award. Bruno Mars, Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. follow closely with two awards each. Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. share the honor of Best Collaboration Performance for their hit duet, “Best Part” and take home additional awards for Best New Artist and Album/Mixtape of the Year, respectfully. Bruno Mars further solidifies his seat as a soul music star, taking home two of the night’s most coveted awards for the second year in a row: Best R&B/Soul Male Artist and Video of the Year. Honoring artists across 12 categories, the BET PRESENTS:2018 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS also recognized Drake (Rhythm & Beats Award) , Ciara (Best Dance Performance) ,Ledisi (Soul Train Certified) and Lecrae (Best Gospel/Inspirational Award) for their special contributions to the genre. BET PRESENTS: 2018 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS welcomed a slew of talented R&B musicians starting with a nostalgic performance of the 90’s favorite trio, Bell Biv Devoe. Jon B. and DonellJones kept the crowd crooning with soulful serenades of their top hits. Jacquees took the soul train on a route to the new school with his rendition of “B.E.D” and a performance of his 2018 record “You”. Queen of Soul Erykah Badu shut down the stage after accepting the Legend Award
with a medley of her iconic, timeless songs as the arena stood and swayed along in awe. Additional poignant performers included gospel artist Koryn Hawthorne and newcomers Ari Lennox and Cautious Clay. After graciously accepting the Lady of Soul Award, Faith Evans brought down the house with a lively performance of her chart-topping hits, her powerful voice bringing the entire crowd to its feet. In addition to electrifying performances, the awards show brought together an array of musical talents for the fourth annual “Soul Cypher,” with Erykah Badu in the conductor’s seat as DJ while Kelly Price, BJ The Chicago Kid, Queen Naija, Robert Glasper and Thundercat drove it home with their vocals on display over a classic beat. The full winners list for BET PRESENTS: 2018 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS is below. 2018 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS WINNERS Best New Artist – Daniel Caesar
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Williams says “Being in the band forced me to grow up and become more responsible.” Members of the band recall their experience being similar to Williams’. Like Joshua Williams, Griffin Slane, a sophomore computer science major from Tulsa, Oklahoma, had a rewarding experience when he was a “crab”. Slane explains “ Bayou Classic was an experience I’ll never forget. I was extremely grateful for having the opportunity to become a member of the Jukebox.” Slane adds “The upperclassmen pushed me the entire season and the Bayou Classic was the result of a disciplined and hardworking year with my section. It was relieving to say the least.” Joshua Williams, and many others, can now proudly claim themselves as official band members of the Human jukebox. This achievement is one Williams will never forget and carry with him forever. Anyone seeking membership in joining the Human Jukebox should visit www.humanjukeboxonline. com
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Soul Train Certified Award – Ledisi
starting to get out their fur coats, fur hats, and shoes for the winter.” Browden says that the current fashion trend is “more wool trench coats, berets, and plaid prints.” That for men the current winter fashion trend is wearing sweat jackets and pants and a knitted cap with work boots or regular shoes. There is no telling what the future fashion trend will be but that what makes every exciting. The next winter fashion line can come from anywhere. Even to say that you may also inspire the next trend that everyone will be wearing. Regardless of what the future direction maybe, it will be something that will reflect your personality. So get bundled up for the weather, have fun at winter events and enjoy the winter season.
Best R&B/Soul Male Artist – Bruno Mars Best R&B/Soul Female Artist – Ella Mai Video of the Year – Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B. – “Finesse (Remix)” Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – Lecrae Album/Mixtape of the Year – H.E.R. – “H.E.R.” Rhythm & Bars Award (Formerly Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year) – Drake – “In My Feelings” Song of the Year – Ella Mai – “Boo’d Up” The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award – “Boo’d Up” – Written By: Ella Howell, Dijon McFarlane, Joelle James, Larrance Dopson (Ella Mai) Best Dance Performance – Ciara – “Level Up” Best Collaboration Performance – Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R. – “Best Part”
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COMMENTARY 11
One Time for the Bluff: What the Bayou Classic Victory Means
as a school, and who we are as African Americans in modern-day society in the face of competition and misfortune in our world.
Debrandin Brown ● Commentary Editor
In many pieces of preSocratic literature, the greatest conquests for the fiercest competitors, more often than not, begins in tragedy at the expense of the protagonists and what they stand for. In the case of Southern University, our recent past has been filled with numerous unfortunate losses, from natural disasters, to tragic deaths, all the way down to faults of the individual. Time and again, adversity was placed on us, from a football standpoint as well as a university standpoint, but as we always have, we endured and allowed the experiences of the past to strengthen us as individuals, and as a city. So when the clock struck zero in the fourth quarter of this year’s Bayou Classic, and our boys stormed the field in triumph at the expense of the opposition, there was a
To the HBCU world, we are still the pinnacle of greatness that all of the rest should strive for. To the sports world and SWAC at large, we are still here and are continuing to get better everyday to meet any obstacle that comes our way. Southern University Fan, Keith Jupiter of Napoleonville, LA represents in his Jaguar apparel during the 45th Annual Bayou Classic. (Keith Lewis/DIGEST)
single moment. In this moment, the person next to you may as well have been a cousin, and the hurt of the world, whatever it may have individually, was replaced with a brief moment of righteous joy that, quite frankly, we haven’t been able to feel lately. At the end of the day, you lose games and you win games, and surely enough, you continue and go about your day after the fact. But being of city, being of the
The NOLA Turn Up Contara Mayfield ● DIGEST Staff Editor
The atmosphere in New Orleans during Bayou Classic was great. There were people all around and always something to do. There was absolutely no reason why anyone should’ve been sitting in their hotel room doing nothing the whole weekend. In my 22 years of life, I had never been to Bayou Classic. My friends, family, and I have always said we would go, but it never happened. So, when I was presented with the opportunity to attend this year, I definitely had to take it without second guessing. Friday was the beginning of my experience. We arrived in New Orleans and there were Southern and Grambling fans all over the place. It made me happy to see the city supporting the #1 HBCU Classic, and its teams. Everything was pretty calm until that night, which was the Greek Show and Battle of the Bands. Walking to the MercedesBenz Superdome was very exciting for me. There were signs, people, food stands, cars, etc. all over the streets. I’ve been to New Orleans a few times, but I had never been to the Superdome, so walking up to it was amazing. I was actually a little overwhelmed and excited at the same time. There were over 30,000
people in attendance on Friday night, but once the bands marched out, it sounded like there were way more people than that. My eyes and ears were glued to the bands. I already knew the Human Jukebox would go above and beyond my expectations, as they always do. Everything they played was so loud and clean. Saturday was the big day… game day! The Bayou Classic parade was held Saturday morning, right across the street from my hotel. The street was swarming with people and there was a host of floats and bands in the parade. “Heeeyyyyy”, was all I heard during the parade. Everyone wanted whatever was being thrown from the floats. There were so many people heading to the Superdome for Fan Fest and the game. The streets were filled with people and vendors. Over 67,000 people attended the 45th Annual Bayou Classic football game, and it was definitely noticeable. I had the perfect seat. I was able to see everything that happened on the field. The overall Bayou Classic experience was great for me. I was able to see a lot of my friends, and we were all able to have a great time, and of course Southern beat Grambling. I can’t wait to return next year.
university, and being of the people, it means so much more.
work they put in all year finally paid off.
Wins aren’t taken for granted at Southern, and no matter how numerous the losses may be, the weight they hold is feathers compared to the beauty of those moments, such as the one that took place in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome Saturday night.
But for a city that thrives off of victory in the face of adversity, the end of that fourth quarter stood as tangible proof that even when circumstance had overlooked us in the past, holding strong towards who we are and how we handle that adversity is indeed the story of victory for us.
And yes, it was a beautiful moment for the team after the long months of hard
The way I see it, our team on the field that night represented who we are
We were counted out and overlooked, as a school and as a program, but when the chips are down, we responded and came back stronger; better, just like always. This win in particular was for the ones still trying to make it happen as I speak, and for the ones still trying to figure out a way towards their next step, and certainly for the ones who are at the precipice of something great. In this moment though, if in no other, this win is for all of the “ones”. For the people. For the city.
Black Friday vs Cyber Monday Hannah Schlaman ● DIGEST Staff Writer
In the Month of November, the Thanksgiving holiday could be considered many people’s favorite traditional holiday. Being a part of this tradition for quite some time, Black Friday has became a national phenomenon; an entire day where your favorite retail stores are on sale, being able to purchase items at their lowest marked cost. People will often buy clothes, shoes, technology items, furniture, and sometimes even cars during this time. Some people are even willing to wait in long lines before the store even opens. Not to mention willing to wait in the the long lines at checkout. For others, Black Friday is a hassle being that it often can bring chaos to their everyday stores and sometimes accompanied by the occasional violence.
While Black Friday might not be some peoples cup of tea, they are still able to get their sales online through Cyber Monday. A problem with Cyber Monday however, is that it has slightly changed over the years. It originally was exclusively online sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving holiday, but now it has changed drastically. Online sales begin weeks before Thanksgiving, leading up to the lowest sales
on the Monday. This is really just a tactic for companies to get higher purchase rates during that period of time. To me, I wouldn’t be able to choose between the two. Waking up before the sun rises, piling up in the car & spending the day out shopping with my family and friends is a tradition I wouldn’t trade for the world. But I have to say, Cyber Monday also has its perks. Being able to sit on the couch like a potato and watch my online shopping bag grow is also something I take joy in because not only is it so easy, but convenient as well. For it being my favorite time of the year, I definitely encourage those who have not experienced Black Friday, to go experience it at least once in their lifetime. I do believe that it’s not whether you take the initiative, but how you make the initiative the best day possible with an open mind.
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