ISSUE 6, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018
The Southern DIGEST Volume 71 ● The sentinel of the enlightened student body at Southern University and A&M College ● Since 1926
Pick a Club, Any Club: 2018 Student Organization Fair
“Keeping Jags Safe” Future of Student Safety at SU Dante Davis ● DIGEST Staff Writer
Collegiate 100 Black Women of SU member, junior Sierra Price, hypes her organization to a peer and fellow organization member at the Student Organizations Fair in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union on Wednesday, October 3. (Destiny Speaks/DIGEST
Jacqueline Morgan ● DIGEST Editor-in-Chief
The annually hosted Southern University Student Organizations Fair took place on a unique venue this year, hosting a variety of student organizations to match. On October 3, the fair was scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union Courtyard. Factors like unpredictable weather, and other logistics caused for the event to be moved to the inside of the Student Union. Organization tables lined the perimeter of the building from the Jaguar Lanes bowling alley, around to the
Royal Cotillion Ballroom, and past the Lakeview Room. The line of organizations ended with the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Senior, music education major, Michael Bingham has partaken in the organization each year of his matriculation in some way. Bingham says he participated as an attendee his freshman year, and has since joined organizations to represent at the fair. Representing Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc this year, Bingham expressed, “I used to be on the other side of those tables at the organization fair, and now that I’m able to represent
for my brotherhood, I feel proud to lead by example for incoming students.” The Office of Student Organizations and Campus Involvement hosts this event twice an academic year. Each year the student turnout has grown, and especially in the past year due the easily accessible and central nature of the venue. According to subr.edu, “More than 300 students turned out around midday,” at the Fall 2015 Organization Fair held in Seymour Gymnasium, a number that was nearly tripled at this year’s event. Again, owed to the popular location. Organizations like the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Student
Government Association, MANNRS, Men’s Federation, Collegiate 100, and the Kappa Kappa Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity presented information and paraphernalia examples to the attendees of the fair. Fall ‘17 initiate of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, Zephani Daigle is a senior, Criminal Justice major from Beaumont, Texas. As a senior, Daigle aimed to leave an impression on those stopping by her table. “The organization fair was exceptionally beneficial for see ORG FAIR on page 3
Talking With Talbert: FAFSA Opens for Fall Debrandin Brown● DIGEST Staff Editor
As of October 1, 2018, the portal for the 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has opened to all prospective and returning college students interested in receiving federal assistance from the government in paying towards their school. Although financial aid opens nearly an entire year before the semester it is pertaining to starts, getting the FAFSA done is a problem that numerous students, including Ryan White, are
not looking forward to. “Getting all the information from your people and then actually getting your financial aid processed is always extra. There’s always some type of issue that makes things way more hard than they should be.” said White, a Civil Engineering major from New Orleans, Louisiana. Although completing the FAFSA does take time on the part of the students, help on campus is always available through the Office of Financial Aid and your particular financial aid advisor.
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by the students to make their experience making their FAFSA as stress-free as possible. see FAFSA on page 3
JAG SAFE - Courtesy subr.edu
Several incidents resulting in injury or death occurred during Southern University’s homecoming week of September 24. These incidents, and others similar, continue to raise questions about the security at and around the Southern University campus. Southern University, however, is gearing towards becoming safer. In a yearly report published by the Southern University Police Department (SUPD) for the 2017 year, there were less reported cases of violent crimes, including assaults, sex offenses, and burglary, than in the past two years. This marks the third consecutive year that the number violent crimes at Southern University has gone down. This is a fact that Captain Harold Williams of the Southern University Police Department takes pride in. “Our crime numbers are down from last year and the year before,” said Williams. This could be due to any number of factors including the presence of more security cameras, the awareness among the student body about the Jag Safe App, or the integration of the yellow distress poles. All this not only makes the campus safer, but it also makes the students on campus feel safer. This is especially true about the new distress poles as sophomore Psychology see CAMPUS SAFETY on page 3
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ID Office Attention students, those who are returning students do not need the new ID card at this time as your cards are still valid. Only incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to get an ID card at this time. There will be an announcement when returning students will be required to get the new ID card. CUSA Tutoring Services Interested in being a tutor? Stop by Stewart Hall Room 155 to see if you meet the requirements. For more information call 225-7712206 or email brittany_ melancon@subr.edu. Need a tutor? Stop by the tutoring center in Stewart Hall Room 155 or the CSE ISTAR Learning Center on the 1st floor of Pinchback Hall.
SUS employees can now purchase season tickets through Payroll Deduction. Call the Ticket Office at 225-771-3171 for more information..
must bring a photo ID, class schedule, 3 sharpened #2 pencils, and 2 blue books. For more information contact Dr. R. Jenkins in the English Department.
Southern University School of Nursing
SU Agricultural Land-Grant Campus
Southern University School of Nursing call for Standardized Patients
The Land-Grant campus is hosting a Personal Health History Workshop on Friday, Oct. 2 in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union from 9:30am - 1:30pm.
Volunteers needed to help nursing students develop competencies for proper techniques for vital signs, health histories, and physical assessment skills. Dates are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays October 18-November 17 For more information and to schedule your time call Shena Williams at 225-7715000 Participants will receive a $30 Gift Card
Traffic and Parking
Game Day Parking
Friendly Reminder via the Director of Traffic and Parking:
On game day, SU Athletics will only acknowledge student vehicles that have validated Commuter or Residential parking decals. Students are advised to enter the Baton Rouge campus from Mill entrance in the back of campus. Parking attendants will not accept valid student ID as clearance for entrance on game day. Decals must be valid for the 2018-19 academic year.
Please ensure all parking tag decals are visible in vehicles, which includes: laying flat on dash or hanging from mirror. If you have more than one tag i.e. commuter decal and handicap, please make sure both are visible. If you are faculty in a reserved spot, please be sure your number matches your parking spot. Jaguar Athletics Season tickets are still available and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster. When you purchase season tickets, you can get baseball and basketball season tickets for an additional $100.
TrueBLUE The Southern University System Foundation is now accepting applications for 1880 from Southern University System Campuses. Please contact Robert Easly, Jr. at robert_easly@sus.edu for additional information.
High-School Preview Day The 2018 Jaguar Preview-High School Day on the Bluff, will be held Saturday, November 10. For more information visit: www.subr.edu/jaguarpreview Lacumba Spinners The Lacumba Spinners are having tryouts Ovt. 3 from 8am-12pm in the Intramural Complex. Contenders are required to wear all black dance attire, pay a $25 registration fee, and bring a picture ID. All interested individuals should email your name and classification to su_lacumbaspinners@yahoo. com Yearbook Staff Wanted
If a valid decal is not present, a $10 General Admission parking tag will be available for purchase
Stop by 1064 T.H. Harris Hall to apply. Be apart of history.
Writing Proficiency Exam The WPE will be held Friday, October 12 in Harris Hall Room 244. Reporting time is 12:45 PM. Students
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SPORTS EDITOR James Eaglin, Jr.
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“Chegg in trouble”: Popular Ed tech company suffers massive data breach Christina White● DIGEST Staff Writer
Of the nearly 1 billion website hosts available to the public, approximately 5 percent of them have some indicator of compromise, and 9 million of those sites are currently hacked or infected. Chegg, the website providing educational resources for college and university students, discovered that their databases had been hacked this year in April, but it was not discovered until September 19, affecting approximately 40 million customers. Chegg is now investigating the incident. As a result of the breach, hackers gained access to email addresses, usernames, passwords and shipping addresses of numerous customers. There is no evidence of financial information or social security numbers being accessed, however. Chegg’s database includes user information for other products owned by the company, such as EasyBib.
According to CNBC, shares of the company have fallen by more than 12 percent, however Chegg does not expect the breach to have lasting impact. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company stated, “Chegg takes the security of its users’ information seriously and will be initiating a password reset process for all user accounts.” Ed Tech Consultant, Phil Hill, appears to feel that the notification process could be more effective, saying, “I get that the company needs to notify the SEC, being a publicly traded company, but they certainly are not notifying the public very well. Seems focus is on guidance for stock price, not transparency.” Junior psychology major Malachi Ridgely expressed his thoughts on the matter saying, “I haven’t heard much about the hacking. I’m surprised it hasn’t been largely broadcasted. Hopefully customers’ information can be secured again. Chegg is a reliable and valuable resource for many students.”
FAFSA from page 1
“[It is important] to complete the FAFSA as early as possible and to keep up with your FSA ID.” said Talbert when asked what was one of the most important things to remember when completing your FAFSA. The FSA ID is different from normal accounts made for websites, as it bases your entire account off of your personal information such as your social security number. The reason for this is that the FAFSA is a legal document, and should someone who isn’t you gets access to your account, your identity as a whole could be in jeopardy; not just your financial aid. While the student body normally has issues with the FAFSA, Talbert also highlighted resources available to students through the Office of Financial Aid that she believes could be useful to the students. “[Students] should make sure to make use of financial aid office resources by emailing and meeting frequently with [their] financial aid advisors.” said Talbert.
Talbert continued on to say that monitoring and reviewing your Student Aid Report for accuracy and comments to and from the student. By making use of those resources and staying aware of your financial aid status, it is the hope of Talbert that the student body will be able to have a relatively less stressful time in completing their FAFSA. When told about some of ways that the Office of Financial Aid can help with completing the FAFSA, Joshua Williams, a sophomore therapeutic recreations major from Baton Rouge, Louisiana said, “It’s good [that] they are actually helping the students with [the FAFSA]. It’s not even about it being hard to fill out; it’s just a lot of work. Having people who actually know how to work with the website sound like it should help with that.” said Williams. Students have until June 30th to have their FAFSA turned in via the website and to have all signatures provided either electronically or through the mail .
Chegg, founded in 2005, has gained popularity as a commonly used tool for textbook rental, homework assistance, tutoring, testing tips, scholarship opportunities and internship information amongst academia across the country. Courses on campus allow for electronic textbooks as well as hard copies, so if you have purchased access to an ebook through Chegg or rented a hard copy, you can expect to be prompted to change your password and account security settings. The company has not yet formally notified its customers, nor have reset notifications been sent. Customers are encouraged to change their security settings consistently.
ORG FAIR from page 1
the Kappa Kappa Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota because it allowed us to inform new people about our organization and upcoming events. We also had the chance to let students who haven’t heard us sing, hear us sing,” Daigle explained. For students, the fair is intended to shed light on the numerous organizations the university has
to offer, while also offering faces to associate with the various organizations. Be sure to attend next semester’s organizations fair for more insight on what extracurricular activities Southern University has to offer, or visit http:// www.subr.edu/page/2115 for more information on student organizations.
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Sports The Southern DIGEST • TUESDAY • OCTOBER 9 • 2018
Pumped Up:
Cross Country Intramurals Eager to Keep SU Active” update: Watson Ford Invitational James Eaglin, Jr.● DIGEST Sports Editor
The men’s team finished in 4th place overall, and first amongst SWAC competition, posting a time of 2:20:36 and a score of 127. Sophomore Abraham Kiprop had an outstanding performance, finishing in the top 20 after posting a time of (26:51.1). Junior Kashaun Javois (27:49.6) also performed well, finishing 25th. Sophomore Nickson Kipleting Muhindi (27:53.9) finished right behind him. The Lady Jaguars finished in sixth place amongst the competition, two spots behind Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State. The top performer was senior Danae Coleston. The product of Philadelphia, PA finished 17th overall after posting a time of 24:50.8. Freshmen Jada Bryan (25:47.8) and Sydney Minor (26:49.4) rounded out the top three performances. The Jaguars and Lady Jaguars now have one last chance to regroup before the championship meet. For all things combined cross country, be sure to follow The Southern Digest for updates.
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Baton Rouge, La. | Chioma Eriken recorded a school record 22 saves in a heartbreaker, losing, 1-0 in overtime to rival Grambling State University Lady Tigers in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play on Friday night in Jaguar Park.
Clinton, Mississippi will be the host site of the 2018 SWAC Combined Cross Country Championships October 22. The Southern University Jaguars and Lady Jaguars got a chance to compete in the host city last Saturday, representing the Bluff in the Watson Ford Invitational, hosted by Mississippi College at the Choctow Trails. Jackson State and Mississippi Valley were also at the tournament representing the SWAC, with Xavier (LA) being the other HBCU in attendance.
Southern Drops Heart breaker To Grambling In OT
It took Grambling’s Kaylee Holt 14-seconds into overtime to get a back-heel pass from #17 Kailey Pena to steal the victory.
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Florisha White ● DIGEST Staff Writer
Since 2013, the Moody Intramural Sports Center (better known as “the Rec”), founded by Horace Wesley Moody, has had lots to offer students, faculty, and staff. The Intramural Sports Department has a vision to offer even more. According to their official webpage, the goal of the department is to “provide a comprehensive and varied program to include both competitive and recreational experiences designed to meet the needs and interests of enrolled students, faculty, staff, retirees, alumni and the university community.” Basketball, volleyball, soccer, and fitness classes are just some of the many things offered at the Moody Center. Yoga classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
led by trainer Coco Coleman, from 5 p.m.6 p.m., along with the Jaguar Body Clinic, a circuit training class. Space is also provided for cheerleader practice and try-outs. Want to learn how to box? Southern University even has boxing classes on Wednesdays from 6 p.m.-7p.m. for both male and female members. “It’s a place to relax,” said sophomore business management major Khamarius Bowie. “It gives people a chance to enjoy different activities such as dance and boxing. Also, casual activities such as basketball and regular gym workouts.” Faculty and staff members can come and enjoy the facilities and different programs that are offered for only $30 each semester or $60 for the whole academic year. For people who don’t want to workout but need see PUMPED UP on page 5
Volleyball defeats Grambling State 3-0 Courtesy SU Athletics Media Relations
Grambling, La. | The Southern University Jaguars Volleyball team made short work of their rival, Grambling State University Lady Tigers Sunday at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, spoiling their home opener 3-0.
Coach Jacobs says that the team played “very well as a whole.’” She also stated, “When the game got tight, we didn’t lose poise. This is
GSU outshot SU 15-1 in the first half and 17-3 in the second half. Grambling also held the advantage in corner kicks, 4-2. A total of 27 fouls were call (19 SU - 8 GSU) and two yellow cards were issued to Southern. Eriken’s save totals are the most by any D-I goalie in a single match this year, topping the previous high of 20, set by PVAMU’s Quinn Josiah. she also leads the nation in saves. She breaks the record held by former Jaguar Divinity Bradley 20 save performance versus Southeastern, September 16, 2007. Southern will back in action Sunday to face the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. UAPB (1-2-1 SWAC, 1-5-1 Overall) comes into Sunday’s match after fall to Jackson State University 3-1.
Southern (4-13 overall, 3-5 SWAC) swept the match with scores of 25-14, 25-22, 2512. The Jaguars ended their road four-game road swing with two straight victories.
The Lady Tigers (6-7 overall, 3-1 SWAC) had a chance to capture the lead in the second half when Holt was fouled in the penalty box, giving her the opportunity. Holt shot was online when Eriken stretched out for the save. Despite the offensive onslaught, the even keel goalkeeper was able to make some impressive saves for Southern (2-8 overall, 1-5 SWAC).
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how we needed to be playing all along.” Coach Jacobs was rather impressed by the team’s overall performance.
standout of tonight’s game was freshman outside hitter/ defensive specialist, Jada Carter who rounded tonight with nine kills and eight digs. Carter recorded a hitting percentage of .533%.
Senior Paige Hall recorded eight kills and eight blocks. Junior Shelby Jolly had nine kills and three blocks. The see VOLLEYBALL on page 3 www.southerndigest.com
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OPINION
“Safety First”
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assistance with personal, social, or mental health problems, the Moody Center also offers counseling services.
Thoughts on Earl Thomas Safey First
“The goal of the Intramural Sports center is to utilize our facilities to enhance and better the overall health of our students and to also clear mind, body, and spirit because we know that a healthier body includes a healthier mind,” said fitness and welding coordinator, Nena Verrett-Gibson.
Debrandin Brown ● DIGEST Staff Editor
During Week 4 of the Nation Football League (NFL) regular season, Earl Thomas broke his leg in a game vs the Arizona Cardinals, which put an end to his 2018-2019 season. There’s a problem with this however, and it’s one that needs to be addressed. Earl Thomas is one of multiple big name players at the end of their respective deals (i.e. Pittsburgh Steelers RB LeVeon Bell) who chose to put their own health first before their specific organizations and sit out during offseason practices. To many people, this was looked at in a negative light. For all athletes who play any sort of organized sport, the mentality that the locker room breeds is team first, and while that is all fine
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas (29) is greeted by Arizona Cardinals players as he leaves the field after breaking his leg during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Seahawks won 20-17. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
and dandy when it comes to basketball and baseball, it puts you in a precarious position if you play football. The NFL has very few guaranteed contracts, and the ones that are given are mostly reserved to the quarterback, who can’t even be stared at too hard in today’s game without it resulting in a 15-yard penalty.
For players like Earl Thomas, who have been the best in their nonquarterback position for the better part of a decade and aren’t protected by NFL rules, guaranteeing your contract when you face the equivalent of a car crash on every play, simply isn’t appealing to NFL owners and GMs. The reality of the situation
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however, is that these players put their bodies on the line daily for the betterment of the team, and because the average NFL career is so short, ex players are more likely to be found broke on the streets five years after retirement than in Canton, Ohio being fitted for a gold jacket. For players like Earl Thomas, who have more than earned their take but are past their primes, their careers are already written and published in the eyes of the people who cut the checks, which brings me to my point. To the people who make the rules and cuts the checks, the players who put their bodies on the line are expendable. If one goes down, there are 30,000 more clamouring to be the next guy to leave the field on a stretcher. So if I am Earl Thomas, or any other NFL player for that matter, how can I, knowing what I know, be OK with breaking my neck for an organization that views me as just another expendable piece of their game? The short answer is that you can’t, and unless every single dollar of that contract is guaranteed, then why should they be okay with serving that role? NFL players are arguably the best athletes on the planet, and around the calendar year, they commit their time and energy to being the best in the world. So if you are an NFL team and you see this, justify the outcome that you established in the first place. Either pay the men, or shut up when they decide to take their physical health into their own hands.
In terms of championship success, Southern Intramural Sports boasts a dominant women’s flag football team that has been considered among the best teams in America. The team has finished in either first or second place in the Louisiana Collegiate IntramuralRecreational Sports Association (LCIRSA) State Tournament for six straight years. Men’s basketball has also been a dominant sport, winning the state championship in three consecutive seasons. As it pertains to improving the Moody Center, VerrettGibson said there are future plans to expand the gymnasium by adding a multi-purpose field, cardio area, weightlifting area, fitness pool, and two more basketball courts on top of the two that are currently present. Additionally, VerrettGibson added that including an extra floor to the Moody Center is still in consideration, an improvement that plenty of members hope for. Accounting major Amber Hickman says, “I feel it was a great addition to the campus. It gives students the opportunity to stay active while also having fun.” After exam week, the Moody Center will be hosting events in support of breast cancer awareness and domestic violence. The gym is open Monday through Friday from 7am-9pm, Saturdays from noon until 5pm, and Sundays from 1pm until 5pm except for when there is a home football game. VOLLEYBALL from page 4
The Jaguars will be back in action at home on Tuesday, October 9, as they will host the Lady Privateers of the University of New Orleans.
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Do you prefer Mayberry vs. Dunn dining hall? Alafair Moss Major: Mass communication
Caché Brown Major: Nursing Classification: Sophomore
Amisa Washington Major: Early Elementary Education/Special Education
Classification: Freshman
“I am a commuter and I prefer Mayberry Dining Hall because it’s always clean and the food is always fresh.
“I mostly prefer Mayberry Dining Hall because it has better food and more choices.
Dunn in my opinion the service isn’t always friendly and they don’t always have as much food as Mayberry does. I love going to Mayberry!”
Dunn has way less food choices and barley any good food . I would go for Mayberry any day then Dunn.”
Camron Woods Major: Engineering Classification: Freshman
Classification: Freshman “During the week I prefer to eat at Mayberry Dining Hall because it is closer to all of my classes. The employees are more friendly, the lighting is way better, and the food looks way more appetizing. On the weekends Dunn can seem like the better option since it is closer to my Residence Hall—S.V. Totty—but due to the amount of flies and mosquitoes flying around the food, I am always disappointed..”
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Arts & Entertainment The Southern DIGEST • TUESDAY • OCTOBER 9 • 2018
2018 Bloom Music and Arts Festival “Colin & Former SU grad organizes community event to support the arts Leah Williams ● DIGEST Staff Writer
Saturday, October 6, was this year’s second annual Bloom Music and Arts Festival in downtown Baton Rouge. People of all ages were allowed to attend. The festival went on for about 12 hours, with gates opening at 11am. There were local food and drink vendors at the festival. There was also a virtual art gallery featuring local artists and musical performances by 40 artists. The festival was headlined by Big Freedia. One of the two founders and the organizer of the Bloom Festival is a Southern University student. Jarvis Antwine, II, a junior Criminal Justice Major from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was inspired by the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Antwine said he wanted to create an experience for other residents of Baton Rouge that he’s never been able to have. He not only wanted this festival to help the capitol city bloom culturally, but also economically by eventually bringing more tourists to
MAGA”: What the !#&$ is Kanye doing?
Devon Fedrick ● DIGEST Staff Writer
Sporting both a MAGA hat, and a Colin Kaepernick sweatshirt, Kanye West recently showed up to the Fader office in New York. Leaving many confused, people are wondering why he would wear two items of clothing that represent opposite ideals in America. The MAGA hat stating, “Make America Great Again” is tied to Donald Trump’s 2016 Presidential Campaign.
1/3 of music group Made Groceries, Oeauxneal, performing one of their hit singles entitled “Heaven” this past Saturday, October 6 at Bloom Festival held downtown Baton Rouge. (Destiny Speaks/DIGEST)
Baton Rouge as the festival grows. Antwine picked artists from different genres to appeal to a larger audience. He says he wanted everyone to be
Bounce rapper, Big Freedia, performing “Nice for What” from Drake’s Billboard top 100 summer jam that she is featured on at Bloom Festival this past Saturday, October 6 held downtown Baton Rouge. (Destiny Speaks/DIGEST)
able to enjoy it and feel comfortable. “When you think of other festivals, sometimes you look at who it’s appealing to, and it’s not always for everyone. At this festival, there’s not a genre
missing, except for country. There’s not a demographic that is not being marketed toward. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this festival. see BLOOM FEST on page 10
“No Secrets To Elevation:”
Former SU football player turned entreprenuer publishes book Miranda Thomas ● DIGEST Staff Writer
CEO of CMC Technology Solutions, multi-award-winning mogul and Southern University alumni, Calvin Mills recently released his new book, “No Secrets to Elevation”. Mills, a 2001 graduate of Southern University majoring in computer science and business, is also a 3X Champion from 97-99 playing football.
Trump has been known to spew racist comments in the past. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” he said in response to lawmakers who discussed protection plans for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador. Kaepernick, former NFL quarterback turned activist, disagrees and has taken a stance against such racism. He kneeled during several pre-game ceremonies of the 2016 NFL season to fight violence towards people of color in America. He is also the face of Nike’s most recent campaign. A campaign that President Trump openly criticized in a tweet saying “Just like the NFL, whose ratings have gone WAY DOWN, Nike is getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts. I wonder if they had any idea that it would be this way?”
Having been awarded the Leadership Alumni Award, it is to no surprise that Mills would release such an inspiring body of work. Being that his father died when he was only three years old,, he always had a will to be successful. Balancing family life seems to be of no pressure to this tech-savvy businessman. “It is a blessing that I am able to make my own schedule. I can take off whenever I need to. I am the boss.”, says Mills. If you have ever dreamed or even thought about being an entrepreneur, this is the book for you. In “No Secrets to Elevation”, Mills gives us all of the tips needed to create a better lifestyle. He gives us a glance of his childhood and the perseverance that he has exhibited throughout life. After reading this novel, you will channel into your inner desire of entrepreneurism. There is no limit to how successful you can become. Mills advises that we tune out
21-year-old, civil engineering major, Joyner Deamer, feels that “Many people give Kanye’s political opinion too much attention when in reality he is a musician. Make America Great Again is a phrase that has a negative connection among many because of its link to Trump. This outfit makes sense to me because Colin Kaepernick is working to make America great, he might just use a different phrase.”
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all of the negative energy and focus on the positive. “I hope that it inspires you as much as it inspired me to write it.”, says Mills. As such an influence in his community,
Mills was inspired to write “No Secrets to Elevation” from opportunities to speak at schools and groups. “I focused see NO SECRETS on page 10
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Why then, did West choose to model clothing supporting both Kaepernick and Trump? West expressed support for Nike and Kaepernick equally. “I stand for giving everyone a voice. Adidas giving me a voice and Nike giving Colin a voice on see KANYE WEST on page 10
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Arts & Entertainment The Southern DIGEST • TUESDAY • OCTOBER 9 • 2018
“Night School” Was Katt Williams Schooled?
Keith Lewis ● DIGEST Staff Editor
American comedian, Kevin Hart’s, latest stab at the big screen delivers us “Night School”. One of the few films under his production company, HartBeat Productions, “Night School” is an ill attempt of a comedy tag team with rising actress and comedian, Tiffany Haddish. This film plummets the box office in its opening weekend making $39 million dollars on their $29 milliondollar budget. “The movie was regrettably a waste of time”, pronounced senior, music education major, Ayanna Muigua The movie is presented like a 90s sitcom. After every cringing pun, there was the absent feeling of the studio audience laughter letting you know “this is the end of the joke”. That, toppled with obvious troubled ad libs and
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Kevin Hart in a scene from “Night School.” (Universal Pictures via AP)
improv, proved legendary comedian Katt Williams’ point that these two don’t deserve the amount of attention they’re receiving. In his interview with Atlanta radio station V-103, Williams’ statement attacked the fact that Tiffany Haddish “has yet to produce a standup comedy tour.” His allegations weren’t that she couldn’t, but that she hasn’t. She hasn’t proved her “talents” to the industry. Her fame primarily stems from the positively
received blockbuster, “Girls Trip,” where Ms. Haddish served as the primary comedic relief within a starstudded cast. “Night School” has moments where the script was written in their favor, squeezing out a quick chuckle here and there, but the overall tone will have you not questioning if you could miss any part to refill your popcorn. The story line is easy to follow, although the
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beginning leaves audience members perplexed as to the direction and tone the movie wants to take. Kevin Hart’s character drops out of high school but has the spirit on an entrepreneur and a “hustler mindset,” which brought him a taste of success. Unfortunate events occurred that lead to him needing his GED. We follow the character on a journey see NIGHT SCHOOL on page 10
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Arts & Entertainment The Southern DIGEST • TUESDAY • OCTOBER 9 • 2018 BLOOM FEST from page 8
That’s one of the biggest things about this festival, the inclusion of everyone,” says Antwine. “With Bloom, I’m able to show that Baton Rouge has the ability to come together. I want it to be seen as a neutral ground. This is a place where you can feel comfortable being around everyone,” continued Antwine. Although it is marketed for everyone, Antwine also aims to keep the festival slightly more millennial based to make millennials want to stay in Baton Rouge. William Johnson, a 25-year-old festival attendee from Alexandria, Louisiana says it was a different experience for him, but he enjoyed it. “In Alexandria, we don’t have nothing like this. It was really dope seeing all the local talent down here and I like that it was a variety of people. Definitely gotta come back next year,” said Johnson. The festival also featured a performance by Elev8n Dance Troupe, a dance group that performs at many events here at Southern. Dancer and choreographer, Raymond Turner, Jr. says that they had a great time performing. He says that when he dances at events like these, he has a quote that goes through his head to describe his feelings on stage. “Living in your talents and gifts brings out the true potential of pure joy and unity,” explained Turner.
NO SECRETS from page 8
on honing in on what drove me”, says Mills. He continues to encourage people to, “Follow you dreams and don’t give up. You have to really believe in yourself. Look inside yourself.” Mills encourages us to embrace life’s challenges and make the best out of every situation. Faith-driven, Mills acknowledges that all of his success comes from trusting in God. He encourages readers to never lose sight of faith. You will eventually get through whatever it is that you are going through. Mills has some advice for the regular procrastinator, “You have to get off your a**. You are the secret to
your own success. God has shown me that it is possible. Trust in God and believe in yourself.” Knowing how much of a busy person Mills is, associates were surprised that he was actually able to get this book done. Being CEO and President of his own company is not an easy job, but he pulls it off seamlessly. His previous book, “The Great Idea Journal” has received great feedback. Mills is currently working on his next book and we are here for it! Southern University breeds nothing but successful students and Calvin Mills Jr. is a perfect example of success.
The festival was sponsored by many different big name companies around the city like Coca-Cola, Raising Canes, WAFB, Visit Baton Rouge, Max 94.1 and Louisiana Lottery.
NIGHT SCHOOL from page 9
KANYE WEST from page 8
claimed to have tried to arrange a meeting at the White House between the two during an interview with TMZ. Psychology major, Jamois Weary, a 24-year-old senior from Folsom, Louisiana does not agree with West. “I think Kanye making that clothing choice is plain old disrespectful…” “that hat represents everything Colin Kaepernick kneels for…” “Kanye has a huge following and he should be using his stage to promote black awareness. In West’s defense, last Saturday during a speech on SNL he replied to his fans by saying “If I was concerned about racism I would have moved out of America a long time ago.”
Some people worry, that Kanye West, the 41-yearold multi-platinum record selling rapper, is lost. The rapper who openly criticized a President for the lack of aid for black people in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” West stated. Jasmin Turner, 21-yearold nursing major from Las Vegas, Nevada thinks that “he wore those two things together on purpose because he knew it would be controversial... I don’t even think he knows what he believes in anymore.” One thing that is known, is that once again, Mr. West has consistently proven himself to be what some will call a “walking controversy.”
of realizing lying and skating by can only get you so far in life. Tiffany Haddish portrays a Piedmont High School teacher whose pride is in showing students their potential and uplifting them even by unconventional methods. Although pure comedy is lacking, the message shines. Many people believe “finessing “is the way to success but, the film shows that inevitably you’ll lose playing the game of life in that manner. Katt Williams’ remarks weren’t lies when discussing the pure talent of these two individual, but is ignorant about the importance and symbols these two actors stand as. A black female comedian swearing in the new age www.southerndigest.com
of woman comics, paired with a black male who took the world by storm with sold out arenas, starring in a slew of blockbusters before this, and has his own production company. These two comedians have moved beyond “jokes”. Their friendly, relatable humor is what wins audiences over. Katt Williams does recognize talent, (in this case lack thereof), but can’t quite grasp why these two humble, encouraging individuals will continue to be hot commodities in the industry. As far as their movie, however, don’t waste your refund check. Catch it on the fire stick or when it’s playing day after day on BET.
Antwine says that every year he expects the festival to get bigger and better.
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Commentary The Southern DIGEST • TUESDAY • OCTOBER 9 • 2018
Midterms: “The Rouge”: Do local media outlets cover up major community issues? Helpful tips Ella Dodor● DIGEST Staff Writer
Midterm evaluations are exams given midway through a semester to check the progression of students. For many, it will be a major milestone determining whether a class will be dropped or not, and for many, midterms are also a chance at redemption. To prepare for midterms, students tend to engage in concentrated periods of study. They review their notes; try to rework old homework and previous quizzes; use previous tests as study guide if not provided. One can prepare for midterms by making a study schedule. You can review your study skills and choose the techniques that work for you. The university provides a great range of tools, like tutoring to help students prepare for such exams. If after studying you still have questions, you just can’t get a grip of, ask help. There will always be someone willing to help at the tutoring center. Don’t skip sleep and relax. Sleep helps repair and maintain, mental, physical and emotional health and helps the brain function properly. Sleep actually helps you learn and remember course material better, so all nighters will do you no good in the grand scheme of things. Similarly, a lack of sleep can lead to trouble focusing, bad decision making, and a lack of motivation. When the week of midterms finally comes around, make sure you eat properly and rest before each exam. While taking the exam, read the instructions carefully and use all the time that was offered to you. Do not panic if the exams are close and you feel like you haven’t covered much, and don’t try to assimilate everything in a short period of time. Remember to relax and give your body the rest it needs.
Leah Williams ● DIGEST Staff Writer
Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has its flaws, just like any university, but overall, it is a great institution. It’s full of not only intelligent black men and women, but people of all races. We always have so many great things going on, so why aren’t they ever broadcasted on Baton Rouge news station? Think about how many times you watched the news and saw something good about Southern, or something good about our students getting broadcasted. Only a handful of times, right? With Southern being such a well known HBCU, if anything, Baton Rouge news stations should support us and help us to get the word around about
the good things that go on. News is supposed to be balanced, fair, and neutral. The treatment Southern gets from our news stations however, doesn’t look fair or balanced to me. But hey, what do I know? I’m just a broadcast major who is literally in school to work for a news program. Not only do they show very limited good news about our university, but they relate anything going on in North Baton Rouge to Southern University. Let’s be honest, we all know this isn’t the best area in town, but that has nothing to do with the school. A shooting, robbery, etc. happening blocks away from Southern doesn’t need “near Southern” or “blocks away from Southern” in the headline. And even when the issue is on campus, how often is it actually students? Pretty much never. The people in the surrounding
areas aren’t all bad, but the ones that are should not be causing so many negative connotations about our university on the news. If it’s not a student participating in the illegal activity, or it’s not on Southern University’s campus, then leave us out of it. Even if it’s a former student participating in illegal activities, leave us out of it. It’s not that hard to make a newsworthy headline without slandering our university. But again, what do I know? I just make these kinds of headlines for graded assignments all the time. And don’t get me started on LSU and the South Baton Rouge area. South Baton Rouge, is just as dangerous, if not more dangerous than North Baton Rouge. And guess what’s right there in South Baton Rouge, LSU.
Off of the top of your head, can you think of something that happened in South Baton Rouge that had “near LSU” or “blocks away from LSU” in the headline? Me either. All I’m saying is if the news is going to throw our HBCU, one of the most well known HBCUs, under the bus for events that have nothing to do with our campus or our students, they should keep that same energy when it comes to South Baton Rouge and LSU. It could be a part of a hidden agenda against Southern University or black people in general in Baton Rouge. It could also just be a coincidence that Southern always gets thrown under the bus for no reason, who knows besides them. All I’m saying is Baton Rouge media outlets need to put some respect on our name!
The Two Faces of a Black Person in America Dante Davis ● DIGEST Staff Writer
Do black people in the United States suffer from a conflict in their identities as regular Americans and as black Americans? This idea, dubbed the double consciousness concept, was first explored and examined in-depth by W.E.B. DuBois in his book, The Souls of Black Folks. In his book, DuBois notes that because black people in America not only define their identity through black culture, but also by how white America perceives black culture, black people have these two separate identities that have not fully integrated into one another. As a person who lived in a predominantly black area, then moved to a white suburb, I can understand the confliction because I did and still do have two different identities. I personally think that most black people have two different identities and the reason why can be summed up into one main point: How white people look at black people and black culture?
The way that white people look at black culture and black people is very contradictory. On one hand, we are viewed as an incredibly creative, gifted, and intelligent people group whose culture represents a long history of strength and perseverance.
But another, more important factor, is that those same people who critique black culture and black people so heavily will be quick to turn a blind eye to the fact that black culture is so deeply ingrained into the culture of America.
The dances and music created by black artists are celebrated by people around the world, black athletes train their entire lives, destroying their minds and bodies in the process, for the entertainment of millions of people, and a vast number of key inventions and ideas have been created by black people. These three things have made literal billions of dollars for white America, while the black people who created and produced the actual product receive only a fraction of that money.
The majority of hairstyles, clothes, music, and food that are associated with modern-day American culture, stems from black culture. America emulates, and at times, wants to be black without fixing or taking responsibility for the issues in black culture and within the black community.
On the other hand, those same people who make so much money for those companies and corporations, are viewed as ghetto, violent, and destructive individuals. The music and sports industries are two perfect examples of this dichotomy.
Having people want to be black, while at the same time judging you because you are black is a difficult thing for most black people to come to terms with. It is much easier to create two different people to handle the two conflicting viewpoints rather than only one. So I ask you reader, do you think that black people still suffer from the double consciousness concept, and if so, how do you think we as the black community can combat this?
Here are a few tips to improve memory: Speak out loud instead of just reading over course material. You are 50% more likely to remember your material this way. Try explaining what you have learned to someone. If you can successfully explain it to another person, then you know that your study methods are working. Draw diagrams and use flash cards. Last but not least, practice! Practice makes perfection!
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