SEPTEMBER 18 ISSUE by Southern Digest

ISSUE 3, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The Southern DIGEST Volume 71 ● The sentinel of the enlightened student body at Southern University and A&M College ● Since 1926

SUPD Updates: A new eye on campus Miranda Thomas● DIGEST Staff Writer

With an increase in incidents occurring here at Southern University, SUPD is pleased to announce that they are currently stationing one new feature of the notification system that has not yet been unveiled, police pull stations. These high tech pull stations are designed to make it easier for law enforcement to access the student body within an emergency. Pull stations are in a box located on a building, mounted on a wall or outside of a building. “SUPD is constantly looking for new ways to create a safer environment for students”, says Chief of Police, Joycelyn Johnson. Chief Johnson is personally working with Open Eyes, a trusted Surveillance Company, to ensure the security is adequate and presentable before being see SUPD on page 3

Imagine 20,000: A HBCU System dream Jacqueline Morgan ● Editor-in-Chief

SUS President-Chancellor Dr. Ray L. Belton has announced a new initiative, Imagine 20,000, as his vision for the Southern University Baton Rouge (SUBR) campus to eventually host 20,000 students.

Questioning the university’s capacity for this vision, sophomore criminal justice major, Joshua Johnson expressed his concerns. “I thinks it’s a great idea as long as they can be properly accommodated . And we can barely handle what we have now, so we would really have to tighten up as a university before we start adding more students,” Johnson expressed. In order to do so, Belton explained, the university first has to be “positioned” to adequately serve 20,000 students. Positioning the university for such a task includes a full academic makeover, developing a strong administrative taskforce, and bridging the transitional gap for students from high school to the collegiate level.

“We all know of students who graduate from high school, attended college, matriculated for four to five years, graduated, and still had to compete with High school students,” Belton expresses, “ …but if we have a vibrant academic inventory, that will appeal to more students to come to the university and make us more competitive overall.” At the end of this fall, the administrative task force is expected to bring forth some recommendations about which academic programs at the university align with the “Imagine 20,000” vision for the university, and which programs need improvement.

SUS President-Chancellor, Dr. Ray L. Belton (DIGEST FILE)

compliance work in buildings such as T.T. Allain, A.W. Mumford Stadium, and the F.G Clark Activity Center, can all be seen across campus. According to Belton, the university is,“ … just about finished with a facilities master plan that is going to speak to our aim to really transform the physical plant on [the Baton Rouge] campus.” Additionally, the system hopes to begin to establish “university centers”, which will serve as host sights for system-wide course offerings. The infusion of technology across campus is also underway as the university continues to seek student assistance identifying wireless “dead spots”, while also striving to integrate and merge technological systems

“I am determined this year to begin work on this Gateway for the university . . . it’ll be an arch that really introduces Southern University to the community … hopefully this time next year we will have that kind of entrance that speaks to the presence of Southern University.” - Ray L. Belton , SUS President Chancellor

across all five campuses. “We are also starting round table discussions … where we talk about some of the things going on at a lower level with students. We want the students to keep us informed,” Chief of Staff, Dr. Katara Williams added.

The origins of Henry’s legal debacle stems from an investigation four months prior by WBRZ Investigative Unit Report; the team discovered discrepancies in records on file for the Southern University Board of Supervisors and records filed for voting purposes. In this report, it was made known that Henry had been using a Donaldsonville, Louisiana address while actually residing in Gonzales, Louisiana. Henry had been receiving breaks on property taxes by falsifying his residential address and claiming homestead exemption, of which he eliminated any record of nearly two weeks ago. With Southern University being tied to other legal battles with other campus officials in recent years, many members of the student body have voiced their thoughts on Henry and his actions. “They have a higher title and people do look up to them. Most people feel like because they have higher positions, they get away with [certain] things. But I feel like they should be held accountable, just like [everyone else],” said Haven Davis, a sophomore Education major from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

After celebrating 138 years of existence this year, the university expectedly houses some buildings that are antiquated.

Physically, President-Chancellor Belton has hopes of reviving a beautification project that almost left the ground in spring 2016.

This past year however, efforts of mitigating hazardous conditions have gone into effect. Roof replacements, over $1 million in air conditioning installments, and ADA

“I am determined this year to begin work on this Gateway for the university. Such that, when you come down Scenic

Board Members of universities are appointed by the governor’s office once a new seat opens via death, retirement, etc. The office of governor John Bel Edwards was contacted for comment during the initial WBRZ summer investigation, at which point the governor’s office distanced themselves

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Investing in Infrastructure

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On the afternoon of September 17 , felony charges were brought up against Donald Ray Henry for filing and maintaining false public records.

Academics

For the university, this translates into infusing the university into high schools via dual enrollment programs and developing a stronger infrastructure to support online delivery of instruction, allotting convenience for current students, while providing an option for non-traditional students. DIGEST FILE

Debrandin Brown● DIGEST Staff Editor

By utilizing a strategic plan that hones in on three considerable aspects of the university, academics, infrastructure, and community engagement, Belton has successfully convinced his administrative counterparts that his vision can be brought into fruition. Conceptualize SUBR hosting 20,000 students, making Southern University the largest HBCU System in America, while upholding the title as the only HBCU in the world.

SU Board Member Facing Criminal Charges

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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. Jaguar Athletics New season tickets can now be purchased online at Ticketmaster. When you purchase season tickets, you can get baseball and basketball season tickets for an additional $100. SUS employees can now purchase season tickets through Payroll Deduction. Call the Ticket Office at 225-771-3171 for more information. Traffic and Parking Friendly Reminder via the Director of Traffic and Parking: 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. Bayou Classic BizTech Challenge Gather your best business ideas, a few fellow students, and a faculty advisor, then register to compete in this year’s Bayou Classic BizTech Challenge at biztechchallenge.com. Apply by September 30 to compete for the $10,000 grand prize. Career Services Searching for that perfect internship or career? The fall 2018 Career Exploration Day will take place Wednesday, September 19 in the F.G. Clark Activity Center from 10:00AM-3:00PM. Student Government Association

sign-up in Room #103 at the Dolores Spikes Honors College on or before Monday, October 1, 2018 at 5:00PM Prize will be given to participants. Contact: Deadra James Mackie at (225) 771-4854. Jaguar Volleyball Today, the Lady Jags will take on the Lions of Southeastern Louisiana at 6 PM in Seymour Gym. This week, the Lady Jaguars will be facing Alabama State and Alcorn State in the 2018 SWAC West Round Up on Friday, September 21 in Seymour Gym at 3PM and 7PM. Women’s Soccer The soccer team will be welcoming Alabama A&M on the Jaguar Park field on Sunday, September 23 at 1PM. Jaguar Football

Sept. 17 - 21 is Special Elections and Cabinet Positions Filing Week. Applications for Freshman Class President, Vice President, and Freshmen Class Cabinet can be found in Office 133 in the Student Union.

The Jaguars will take on the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in the 2018 Gulf Coast Challenge on Saturday, September 22 in Mobile, Alabama. at the LaddPeebles Stadium.

Southern University Law Center

The exhibit will run from September 25th - October 11th, 2018. Opening reception will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at the Visual Arts Gallery inside Frank Hayden Hall. Hosted by the SU Deparment of Visual and Performing Arts. Gallery Hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00AM-4:00PM.

Affect change by joining us for a conversation about the power of the vote and the importance of voter participation in Baton Rouge, La on Sept. 20 at 11AM in the Law Center. Calling the Best and Brightest Become a Part of the SU Quiz Bowl Team. The Local Honda National Quiz Bowl will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at 6:00PM in the Smith Brown Memorial Student Union. Please

10th Annual Homecoming Art Exhibition: SU Visual Arts Alumni IV

Join the Yearbook Staff Stop by 1062 T.H. Harris Hall to apply. All students welcome.

FALL 2018 STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jacqueline Morgan

SPORTS EDITOR James Eaglin, Jr.

MANAGING EDITOR James Eaglin, Jr.

PHOTO EDITOR Keith Lewis

COPY EDITOR Contara Mayfield

DIGEST WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Ella Dodor Michael Patterson, Jr. Destiny Speaks Dante Davis Courtney Jacobs Adrianna Trosclair Taylor Jeanlewis Vincent Honey Elaziah Nickerson Jodeci Ashford Hannah Schlaman Terrance Jones Christina White Leah Williams Aislinn Wheeler Julian Alvarez

COMMENTARY EDITOR Debrandin Brown NEWS EDITOR Gabrielle Hutchinson LAYOUT EDITOR Caleb Penn MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Devin Hadrick A&E EDITOR Najeri Evans

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Whose refund is it anyway? Ella Dodor● DIGEST Staff Editor

For many students, the payback period is an exciting time when you get some money back after going through the registration process and financial aid. What most students don’t know however, is that financial aid is not actually in charge of refunds, but the cashier’s office is. Students are not aware of the meticulous process that goes on backstage in the registrar’s office to make refunds available. The refund process starts after a student completes registration. It then goes through financial aid. After that, the student’s account information is sent to the Cashier’s Office where it is processed, then sent to the Bursar’s Office where the funds are sent out to the student via Bank Mobile. According to the Southern University and A&M College refund policy, which can be found on the Office of Academic Affairs’

webpage at subr.edu, “Federal Law requires an institution to return all unearned Title IV funds to the appropriate Title IV programs when a recipient of Title IV aid withdraws on or before completing 60 percent of the period of enrollment,” essentially meaning if a student’s financial aid covers his or her tuition and fees and if there is money left, the institution is required to deliver it to back the student. In the same perspective, if a student fails to complete a course or withdraws from a course during a designated period, he or she is entitled to up to 90 percent of their money back. According to subr.edu, “when dropping classes in a manner that causes a student to be considered a part time student, refunds are awarded following these guidelines: for the spring and fall semesters a student is entitled of up to 90 percent refund when withdrawing

a class before classes begin; 75 percent during the first week of class (first to seventh day); and 50 percent from the eighteenth to twenty-fourth day of class. After that, no refund is administered.”

Mattox from Winnfield, Louisiana stated, “It took them three months to give me my money!”

For the regular summer session (eight weeks), a student is entitled of up to 90 percent refund when withdrawing a class, before classes begin, 75 percent from the first day of class through the fourth,and 50 percent from the eighth to twelfth day of class. After that, no refund is administered. Certain fees, such as parking fees, student id, breakage, late registration, athletics, building use, health, student union, or other specific fees are not refundable. These fees are determined in school-wide referendum voting sessions which are held every semester.

On the other hand, sophomore student Christopher Howard claims to have had a positive experience with the refund process.

While surveying students about their experience with the refund process as freshmen, sophomore Computer Science major, Mi’Queen

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released. The BluePoint Rapid Emergency Response System (RERS) pull stations are waterresistant and durable no matter the circumstance. According to Johnson, when someone pulls the lever attached to the box, it will automatically send a notification to the police station. Each site has a camera along with the police pull station, so the officers will know exactly where you are in case of dangerous circumstances. This will be an asset to Southern University’s campus. The pullbox stations are nothing less than convenient for students, because they were strategically placed around the most traveled areas on campus. Some of the well thought out locations include: the Student Union, Reed and White Hall, the Library, behind Totty Hall, the Pavillion, and behind the flagpole of Football Stadium. “I like the idea of having a safer campus and I’m glad SU is making an effort to accomplish that goal” , comments SU student, Trevon Cryer . This is the feeling that is expressed by several students at Southern University. “ I feel that this is a more efficient way for SUPD to have access if someone didn’t have their phone or it goes dead”, says SU

student, Elvis Richard. According to Chief Johnson, “If you don’t have a phone, that is the easiest way for students to access SUPD”. People are excited about this top of the notch security system, it is very well anticipated.

“Refunds started in September and I did not get it until the end of November,” she continued.

SUBR is expected to begin releasing student refunds on Monday, September 17. To inquire about the status of your refunds, students should reach out to BankMobile Disbursements via web page or app. Students can facilitate their refund process by making sure they completed registration and financial aid. If still in doubt, call the bursars at (225) 771-2580 or visit the bursar’s office which is located on the second floor of the administration building open from 9:00 am to 5:00pm.

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from the situation, stating that Henry was a “Jindal appointee”. After news broke on Monday afternoon however, the governor’s office released a statement stating: “Mr. Henry is an appointee from the Jindal Administration and can only be removed for cause. The governor will review the facts that emerge as part of the investigation before making any decision,” said Communications Director at the Office of Governor John Bel Edwards, Shauna Sanford.

“Pulling on the boxes unnecessarily will result in a charge of criminal mischief”, adds Chief Joycelyn Johnson. She advises all students to not play around with this newly added security equipment. “Do not test them out”, Johnson instructs. When utilizing the pullbox stations, we want to keep the seriousness of With the indictment of Henry, members of the Southern the matter at hand. community have already begun The SUPD is making a continuous effort to ensure the protection of the Southern University campus grounds. We can appreciate all of the department’s attempts and are looking forward to everything that they have instore for the Southern University Campus.

to voice their opinions on not only Henry, but those in power at Southern University in general. Some people, such as Cidnie Ladd, have their own reasons as to why campus officials have been under such scrutiny. “People around here don’t question authority. They just go with the flow. People complain about it, but people don’t really look into it.” said Ladd, a junior biology major from Baldwin, Louisiana. This story is still developing and further details will be provided as more information is made available.

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Highway, it’ll be an arch that really introduces Southern University to the community … hopefully this time next year we will have that kind of entrance that speaks to the presence of Southern University,” said Belton. Focusing on Engagement

Community

Driven towards student success and development, Southern University has built a strong community presence into the current students and alumni as well.

Belton’s vision for SU to host 20,000 students will require more community engagement to ensure retention of students, and a healthy, conducive learning environment.

By placing a focus on community engagement, the university has created numerous opportunities the students and school alike.

“Imagine 20,000” envisions community interactions beyond the boundaries of the campus, looking into the future at mixed

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developments in the community that are both indirectly and directly appealing to students. “We have an obligation to help drive economic development in our community,” Belton expressed, asserting that Southern University should be leaders in promoting community revitalization.

4 JAGUAR SPORTS

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Showing Flashes:

Offense sparks Jaguars to victory over Lions

Sports Commentary

The U.S. Open: A Grand Slam of Reality Hannah Schlaman● DIGEST Sports Writer

The 2018 U.S Open Women’s Tennis Championship, which featured perennial favorite Serena Williams and rising star Naomi Osaka, was one of the most unbelievable televised occurrences I have witnessed. Not because of the match results, but due to the circumstances of how the match was carried out. I do believe that both athletes performed to the best of their abilities, but the circumstances that Serena was playing under was inexpressible. The match was exceedingly biased, not based on the skill level between the two competing athletes, but on the credibility of the official’s judgement. Not only do I strongly believe that the official was biased, but I could argue that he was even sexist. I have never seen such deceitful calls made just because someone had the ability to make such calls. Serena’s press conference DIGEST Illustration Devin Hadrick● DIGEST Sports Writer

After two consecutive weeks of facing high powered FBS opponents, the winless Southern Univ. Jaguars sought their first victory of the season against former SWAC rival, Langston Univ. Lions, at A.W. Mumford Stadium during the Pete Richardson Classic last Saturday. Despite two lightning delays in the area ending Saturday’s non-conference match prematurely, the Southern Univ.

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Jaguars football team knocked off the Lions after showing flashes of dominance during parts of the game. It took the Jaguars eleven minutes to strike the first blow. At the 4:41 mark, Sophomore quarterback John Lampley delivered a twentyfour yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Hunter Register, giving Southern the early seven point lead. The Lions answered back with a touchdown of their own, as running back Char Harvin III took it the distance on a thirty-five yard

Members of the Southern Jaguar defense muscle over Langston University at A.W. Mumford Stadium during the inaugural Pete Richardson Classic on Saturday, September 15. (Adriana Trosclair/DIGEST)

rush.

Sophomore, wide-receiver, Jamar Washington, shifts through a patch of Langston defenders during the first annual Pete Richardson Classic on September 15 in A.W. Mumford Stadium. (Keith Lewis/ DIGEST)

Minutes into the second quarter, LU wasted little time to climb back on top. Another rushing touchdown made the score 12-7 with 9:30 remaining in the second quarter. After Lampley was helped off the field after a devastating hit, Sophomore wideout Kendall Catalon displayed some shifty footwork after catching a pass from “Bubba” McDaniel, resulting in a 41-yard touchdown. But Sophomore Kicker, Cesaer Barajas, failed to convert on the extra point opportunity, causing the score to remain 13-12. The explosive Jaguar offense continued to dismantle Langston through the air as Catalon would

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reach the end zone for a second time, increasing the lead to 1219 with only 33 seconds remains before halftime. Before the Human Jukebox took the field for halftime the Jaguar Nation paid homage to who many consider the Dean of the SWAC, Pete Richardson. The second most winningest coach in school history engraved his name in the the record books during his tenure from 1993-2009. Many former players were in attendance to celebrate his legacy at the inaugural Pete Richardson Classic. After halftime, Southern began to pick up where they left off in the first half ensuing a full package of see FLASHES on page 5

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Cador to be Inducted Into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

James Eaglin, Jr.● DIGEST Sports Editor

Former Southern Univ. baseball coach, Roger Cador, will be immortalized for years to come, as he was selected by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) to be inducted as a member of the 2019 class into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame earlier this month. Cador coached at Southern University for more than thirty years, compiling over 900 wins in the process. Jaguar baseball had twelve 30-win seasons, won fourteen conference championships and appeared in eleven NCAA tournament during the Cador era. Cador will forever be known for leading the first HBCU baseball team to win an NCAA tournament game, as they defeated then-#2 ranked Cal State Fullerton back in 1987. The players that were involved with Southern baseball during the Cador

Recap: SU Cross Country at LSU Invitational James Eaglin, Jr.● DIGEST Sports Editor

The Southern University combined cross country team competed in the LSU Invitational last Saturday at Highland Park. The Jaguars competed with the likes of Southeastern (LA), Nicholls State, Tulane, and Louisiana State University. The women started the event at 7:30am with a three mile run. Senior Danae Colston led the Lady Jaguars with a final time of 20:35.2, finishing in amongst the Top 30 competitors overall. Freshmen Jada Bryan and Sydney Minor both finished under 22 minutes. Overall, the Lady Jags finished in seventh place after scoring 171 points, posting a total time of 1:55:10 (23:02 avg. time) After finishing 15th overall last week at the Azalea City Classic, Sophomore Kiprop Abraham was again Southern’s fastest runner on the men’s side, finishing just outside the Top 20 overall with a time of 21:48.6. Sophomore Nickson Kipleting Muhindi (22:09.0) and junior Keshaun Javois (22:53.1) rounded out the Jaguars’ top 3 finishers. The men finished sixth overall, finishing the four mile course in 1:53.08 (22:37 avg. time). The Jaguars had 170 total points.

era were just as historic. 62 players were drafted under his watch. He also produced 10 All-Americans. Arguably his most notable player was former second baseman Rickie Weeks, a two-time NCAA batting champion and winner of the 2003 Golden Spikes award, given to the best collegiate baseball player in the country. Weeks went on to be drafted 2nd overall to the Milwaukee Brewers. Cador serves as one of eight inductees who were selected by LSWA to represent the 2019 class. Other notable members of the class include former Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning and former college football coach Les Miles. According to Southern University Athletics, the 2019 Induction Celebration will kick off Thursday, June 6, 2019. The three-day weekend event will be held in Natchitoches, GRAND SLAM from page 4

after the match really embodied her frustration and hurt. Though she was answering the questions asked by the journalists professionally, humbly, and gracefully, her facial expressions looked upset and beat down. Some may have defended the referee’s decision making, citing that Serena was reacting in ‘childish ways’ after the official penalized her. However, people need to wake up and grasp the term called ‘inequality’ because that’s why she reacted the way she reacted. Serena wasn’t behaving in such a manner because of the foreseen outcome of the match, but because of the circumstances she was playing under. Serena had stated after the referee wrongfully accused her, “I don’t cheat to win, I’d rather lose. I’m just letting you know”. Not only did the judge disregard her demand for an apology after his accusations, but he later penalized her again. If this was the Men’s Tennis Championship, these circumstances would have never happened. What was also beyond offensive about this match was a local newspaper article featuring an illustrated cartoon that depicted Serena in what makes her look like

FLASHES from page 4 rushing and passing on the opposing defense. Although McDaniel and QB Ladarius Skelton made appearances in the game, Lampley ultimately returned in the second half. With 5:58 left in the third quarter, Lampley launched a 45 yard bomb to senior wideout Trey Smith that put the Jags’ ahead 18-26.

Catalon also proved that he can operate under center, rushing into the end zone out of the ‘Wild Jag’ formation for his third touchdown of the game, increasing the score to 18-33 with 1:07 remaining in the third quarter. With lightning being detected in the area, the game was canceled before playing the fourth quarter, following two lightning delays. The final DIGEST Illustration score wounded up being 18LA. Tickets for the Induction 33, with the Jags getting their Dinner and Ceremony, along with first win of the season before congratulatory advertising and entering conference play. sponsorship opportunities, will be Redshirt Junior Linebacker available early in 2019. Calvin Lunkins expressed to us that the team’s tempo must improve from here on out. “We just have to start off fast, next week we start a big brute throwing a tantrum. The conference play and we’ll be cartoon completely missed the point. in good shape as long as we Not only did the cartoonist depict start off fast.” Serena unproportionally, enlarging Catalon explained her bodily features dramatically, but he also depicted Naomi Osaka as postgame that his impressive slender, white and blonde female. performance comes from As the negative responses kept weekly preparations,“It starts pouring in to the cartoonist, he off in practice, I play like I’m addressed the situation by releasing in a game during practice.” a statement saying “his portrayal His big play before halftime was never about race or gender — was a momentum shifter rather the sporting superstar’s bad on offense. The slippery behaviour”. This cartoon got major speedster proceeded to say backlash from public icons, one “that play brought back a lot being renowned author JK Rowling. of high school memories, I just try to make the first guy I applaud Ms. Williams for handling miss and then one thing led the aftermath in the manner that to another.” Catalon compiled she did, and hope she progresses 2 receiving touchdowns after this Grand Slam. Serena for 58 yards, and 1 rushing Williams and Naomi Osaka both are touchdown. icons in their own distinctions, and Head Coach Dawson the world of sports needs women Odums said, “The first half like these two. Representation was just sluggish football, we is extremely important for the younger generations of minorities, just didn’t have a lot of energy and the world needs to give them and we have to figure out why. It’s just sort of up and the respect they both deserve. down with our guys, but I felt I unfortunately don’t think this after the delays we started will be the last time the world sees to play our style of football.” an event like this, but hopefully When asked about Catalon’s from this event there will be more performance Odums said, vocalization from other major “He’s a captain for a reason. figures disapproving of the sexism, He’s one of our playmakers, racism, and the overall inequality. reliable and dependendable a true leader. When he gets the ball in his hand he knows how to get to the end zone.” The Jags begin conference play next Saturday as they will travel to Mobile, Alabama to play against Alabama A&M in the inaugural Gulf Coast Challenge in Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Kickoff is at 4PM.

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6 PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

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TEAMWORK: Sophomore, Mass Communications major, Ra’Lisa Smith, scoops mulch during the Ms. Junior and MANRRS “Think Green Campus Beautification” Project infront of John B. Cade Library on Sunday, September 16. (Adriana Trosclair/DIGEST)

FACIAL: Students get a chance to pie a Nupe during “Phi Nu Pi A Nupe,” a fundraiser hosted by the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. during Pretty Wednesday on September 12, 2018. (Rocelyn Hamilton/DIGEST)

KNOWLEDGE: Southern University College of Business graduate Joseph Robins of J. Robins CPA LLC. and Cedrick Morales, II junior Agricultural Economics major having a sit down after Financial Literacy Night on Tuesday, September 11 hosted by the junior class. (Destiny Speaks/DIGEST)

MIX AND MINGLE: Southern University students enjoying an informal CIA informational session on Sunday September 16, 2018 at the Donald C. Wade House. (Ella Dodor/DIGEST)

WORK IT OUT: SU students participating in “Yoga with a Twist” with Yoga Instructor,Coco Coleman, in the Intramural Sports Complex hosted by the Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. (Terrance Jones/DIGEST)

TOO LIT: Students are engaged in the “First Home Game Pep Rally in the University Event Center on Friday, September 14. (Contara Mayfield/DIGEST)

GOOD TIMES: Alumnus, H.A. Dillon Jr. Recreation, class of 1972, having a great laugh and enjoying the tailgate festivities with Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Goodwill, Southern University graduates class of 1953 and ’68 on Saturday, September 15 at the Pete Richardson Classic Southern’s home opener. (Destiny Speaks/DIGEST)

GAMETIME: Southern University Laboratory School and Scotlandville Magnet High School prepare to face off in A.W. Mumford Stadium on Thursday, September 13. (Courtney Jacobs/DIGEST)

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK 7 BY: JULIAN ALVAREZ

Q: Which homecoming events are you looking forward to, and why? Cierra Carr Major: Biology Classification: Sophomore Hometown: Pride, LA “ The Homecoming game. It’s exciting and fun. The tailgating is fun and gives you the chance to really experience the HBCU feeling.”

Tamayah Russell Major: Biology Classification: Freshman Hometown: Shreveport

DEAN OF THE SWAC HONORED: Former Southern University Head Coach,Pete Richardson,being honored by SUS President-Chancellor, Dr. Ray Belton at the 1st annual Pete Richardson Classic on Saturday, September 15 at A.W. Mumford Stadium. (Keith Lewis/ DIGEST)

“‘Im excited for the greek show ,because it shows me the sisterhood and brotherhood that I love”

Tanner colson Major: Nursing Classification: Sophomore Hometown: Baton Rouge “Concert and comedian line-up got worse this semester”

Israel Moore Major: Social work Classification: Senior Hometown: New Orleans “I am looking to the comedy show and the homecoming concert. Getting to see the dancing dolls and the Human Jukebox. “

GRAND ENTRANCE: The Human Juke Box make their first home appearance into A.W. Mumford Stadium of Fall 2018 for the Pete Richardson Classic on Saturday, September 15. (Adrianna Trosclair /DIGEST)

ON THE YARD: Students and alumni gather under the True Blue Foundation tent before the inaugural Pete Richardson Classic on Saturday, September 15. (Michael Patterson/DIGEST)

GETTING IT DONE: Students landscaping during the Ms. Junior and MANRRS “Think Green Campus Beautification” Project infront of John B. Cade Library on Sunday, September 16. (Adriana Trosclair/DIGEST)

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The Return of Name and A Look Inside Room 25 Debrandin Brown ● DIGEST Staff Editor

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Fatimah Warner, better known by her stage name, Noname, has become one of the more prominent voices of the post-2000s rap scene from Chicago.

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Kim Kardashian Talks Prison Reform With Trump Christina White ● DIGEST Staff Writer

Reality television sensation, Kim Kardashian-West, visited the White House to partake in a listening session on clemency and prison reform on September 5, 2018. Kim appears to be making a new name for herself as she pushes to shift laws in favor of those unfairly convicted and sentenced. On Tuesday, Kim guest starred on Jason Flom’s podcast, “Wrongful Conviction.” She made known her disdain for the life without parole sentence of Chris Young, who was arrested for possession of marijuana and cocaine.“It’s so unair. He’s 30 years old. He’s been in for almost 10 years,” she stated. Now, she

has decided to be apart of the conversation about clemency. Also in attendance was the president’s son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner, CNN commentator Van Jones, lawyer Shon Hopwood, who served time for robbery and vice president of the Federalist Society, Leonard Leo, as well as several staffers. White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley says, “The discussion is mainly focused on ways to improve that process to ensure deserving cases receive a fair view.” Kardashian says her new found passion for prison reform began three months ago, when she pushed for the pardon of 63-yearold Alice Marie Johnson. Alice was sentenced to life in prison on drug chargers. Upon Alice’s release, Kim expressed the pressing need for her to continue to help as many people as possible saying,

“When I looked at Alice, I said we can’t just stop with one person. We have to change the laws.” The million d o l l a r question that most people seem to have is if Kim is genuine in her efforts. Her interest in prison reform and clemency was one unexpected by the masses. Given her infamous reputation for elaborate selfies and publicity stunts, one can’t help but wonder if this is just another way to get people talking. Sophomore psychology major, Markeith Stepter, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, isn’t very optimistic about Kim’s motives. “First of all, it’s Kim. see REFORM on page 10

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Following positive reviews from multiple respected music critics such as Pitchfork and Metacritic for her freshmen album, Telefone, in 2016, Noname had seemingly disappeared from the rap scene and into a Lauryn Hill-esque self-ordained period of solitude. However, with the arrival of her new album Room 25, which dropped on September 14, any speculation that Fatimah would be a one hit wonder were soon put to rest with a style that has the likes of Rolling Stones Magazine labeling her as “one of the best rappers alive,”. Looking at the album in its entirety, the poetic bars that resonated so deeply with this albums predecessor, Telefone, are once again blended into a smooth mixture of soulful youth and seasoned wordplay. Coming into the first track, which is labeled Self , Noname doubled down on her sentiments prior to her album release, when she flowed over smooth guitar and jazz-influenced horns, “My p***** teaching 9th grade english, my p***** wrote a thesis on colonialism. In conversation with a marginal system; in love with Jesus....and y’all still thought a b***** couldn’t rap, huh?” Not only is this a far cry from what Noname herself called “PG” in regards to her soulful and innocently precise wordplay seen on Telefone, but it is see NONAME on page 10

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Black Restaurant Week 2018 Leah Williams ● DIGEST Staff Writer

Last week, September 10-15, was this year’s Black Restaurant Week in Baton Rouge. Gary Chambers, from the Rouge Collection, and Geno McLaughlin, from Abstract Concepts, collaborated to put the week together to raise awareness for the black owned restaurants in town. They also aimed to help these black owned businesses in the Baton Rouge area grow. Chambers and McLaughlin both want black chefs to get the credit that they truly deserve. “Far too often black chefs don’t get the credit for their mastery of cuisine, and this gives us a chance to check out their spots and support them,” said Chambers. “The conversation needs to be had that while the black community are so often the cooks, the chefs, and caterers, very rarely are we the restaurateurs,” said McLaughlin. The 14 participating restaurants offered either a special discount or a special menu to celebrate the week. Also, anyone that ate at a participating restaurant during the week

and posted a picture using the hashtags #EatBlackBR or #BlackRestaurantWeekBR were entered for a chance to win a free lunch from The Rouge Collection. Of the participating restaurants, a few were located near campus. The Turkey Wing Man, Southern Grind Cofe Shop, and The End Zone were all participants this year. Some students probably were like Tyrane Hardy, a 20 year old Senior Psychology major from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and were looking forward to the week. “I knew about the week because I support a black restaurant called Mr. E Wings and Things. The food there is amazing, [they have] burgers with almost anything you can name on it. I love when Black Restaurant week in

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Baton Rouge rolls around. It gives us a chance to support and appreciate our black restaurant owners and their establishments,” said Hardy. Others in Baton Rouge, like Jared Webb, a 23 year old Baton Rouge resident, were unaware of the week. “I’m from New Orleans, and events like this in the city get a lot more exposure. I haven’t even heard about it and didn’t know Baton Rouge had a Black Restaurant Week. I would’ve went out and supported, but maybe next year they’ll do a better job getting the word out,” said Webb. People were also encouraged to visit the many other black owned restaurants in the Baton Rouge area, like Empire Wingz and Chicken Shack, even though they weren’t participating in the week. The Rouge Collection aimed to highlight as many locally black owned restaurants as possible.

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Diversity on the Runway: Courtney Jacobs ● DIGEST Staff Writer

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Fashion industry taking steps to be more inclusive, body positivity still an issue I looked at fashion and movie stars,” Yai said in an interview with the New York Times.

In the fashion world, you mainly see bonethin white-skinned models on the runways. Over the past years, fashion in general has become open to more diversity, including race and gender. Out of the “Big Four” that have a fashion week, which is Milan, Paris, New York, and London, New York was the most racially diverse out of all the four cities. Being held September 5-12 this Fall 2018, we have already gotten a taste of what’s to come, and this year more progress has been made when it comes to booking more diverse models. People of color are usually used to add a temporary flavor to the runway, but this year it seems that designers are finally becoming open minded to the runway being led by majority of minorities. Anok Yai, a Sudanese model that was raised in the United States since 2000, became the first black model to open a Prada runway show since Naomi Campbell in 1997. “When I was younger, I always felt insecure about my looks when

“Although there were black women, I never saw any that had skin like me, so I always felt unattractive, like a real outsider. But I am feeling so much more optimistic now, especially when I look backstage or on runways at fashion week. There are so many more girls who look just like me.” Adut Akech, a South Sudanese model, made her debut to the runway in September of 2017. “I feel like I am part of a great moment, something quite amazing that is happening both in and outside the fashion world,” Akech stated. According to Refinery29, an entertainment company that focuses on women’s lifestyle, the percentage of models of color went from 37.3% to 39.9%. Models such as Shanelle Nyasiase appeared in at least 13 shows this season. Included in the diverse range, there was a record amount of transgender and nonbinary models this season—according to Refinery29, 33 to be exact. Amazingly, this number has doubled between Fall 2017 and Spring 2018, first being only 12 transgender models. Teddy Quinlivan, a transgender model, led with nine major castings in shows including Alexander Wang. Marc Jacobs—known for being inclusive—also casted four transgender

models for his show. Another plus is that about half of these transgender/binary models are models of color. “Fashion week this year did seem to have a lot of diversity,” says Kalifa Washington, a 20 year old junior Public Relations major/Fashion Merchandising minor from Orlando, FL. “Designers like Buffalo London NYC and Chrome featured models with physical disabilities, breast cancer survivors, and transgender women and men. It seems like big names made a point to be inclusive.” Even though racial and gender diversity has increased, unfortunately it has decreased when it comes to body positivity. According to Harpers Bazaar, only 1.1% of plus sized women were casted in shows for the fall 2018 NYFW. However, in spring 2018, it was a record season for New York with 34 plus size castings. Between spring and fall 2018 for plus sized models, this was the first time that number has regressed since fall 2016. Even though a handful of brands still created an all-white cast, and that the industry isn’t entirely refashioned, the fashion world is truly caring about diversity on the runway, and more designers are likely going to join the train of progress.

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Everything she does is for publicity. It’d be nice if her attempts, despite her motives, could actually bring about change,” He said. Sophomore nursing major, Ty’kia Price from Wilson, Louisiana, has a slightly different perspective saying, “I honestly don’t know how to feel about Kim Kardashian visiting the

president about prison reform. I know most things Kim Kardashian does is for attention, but this may or may not be one of them.” Many people are on the fence, but regardless of her motives, only time will tell as the discussion on prison reform continues to unfold.

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what Noname herself made the comment in an interview with Fader that she’s “finally able to dance around the idea of being vulgar in that way.” “ I think that a lot of my fans.. I think [that] they like me because they think I’m the anti-Cardi B. I’m not. I’m just Fatimah.”, is what Noname had to to say on the subject of her change in content on this new project. Warner also commented that losing her virginity over her hiatus has also played a dominant role in how she presents herself through her music, but also how she carries herself as a person. This trend of growth continues into later tracks, such as Window, where she raps over a steady piano, “Here I am a little ways so now empty. Everything we ever was, was so empty. Empty f****** because I know I’m your b*****, but you’re my b***** too.” In great contrast from her Telefone, Room 25 showcases existential disarray being replaced by witty millennial banter laced with assertive mic presence from

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the verbally soft-spoken MC. This album contains numerous bright spots including her pondering to herself about her music’s power and influence in Don’t Forget About Me, to contemplation on her status as an independent artist in her namesake track, “Noname,”. Room 25 had no trap beats, Chance the Rapper features, or billboards in Los Angeles to generate the buzz that many mainstream artists are in possession. The argument could be made however, that the album is better off without all of these things. This is an album where ideas about certain artists and their music are predetermined by a fanbase, and this case is no different. Where this case is different however, is that the artist didn’t bend to the will of what is “supposed” to be this. Fatimah has not only established that she is exactly as advertised, but she has shown that she is only getting better.

COMMENTARY 11

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STEM or STEAM: Who Matters More? Rocelyn Hamilton ● DIGEST Staff Writer

This past week, a Special Grant Announcement was held to announce a partnership between Entergy, a top energy provider for the Gulf Coast, and Southern University. From that partnership, Entergy also granted Southern $2 million that will fund the building infrastructure of the Engineering department, along with scholarships, internships, and other initiatives that will also benefit the students in P.B.S Pinchback. On top of this, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards generously agreed to match the $2 million that was granted by Entergy. This $2 million, however, will be invested into Fisher Hall, another building on campus that houses many more STEM majors. Now, I am all for Southern and any kind of support my HBCU gets, whether it’s money and donations, or being positively highlighted in the news and around the community, etc. We essentially were just granted $4 million to help our school and our students thrive and that is

always a great thing. I love my HBCU and I want it to thrive no matter what. With all that being said, I have a slight issue: what about all of us who aren’t STEM majors? STEM is clearly a very big and dynamic field. It is constantly developing and evolving. And then there’s of course the fact that if you go into STEM, you are more than likely to make a lot of money, or that’s what everyone makes it seem like. Even with that in mind, no matter how much I liked science, being a full on STEM major just wasn’t for me, so I went to Mass Communication. So why is my major, or any arts majors, or majors besides STEM not deemed as important? While getting all this money for STEM is great, I feel like Southern should pay attention to all of these other departments too. Specifically, majors that have to do with the arts. The one thing that I noticed about Southern before coming here is that they don’t have that much of a variety around majors like that, or majors outside of the STEM field period.

With Mass Communications, Southern has three concentrations compared to LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communications, which has five. No, that’s not much of a difference, but at the same time, it is. With Mass Communications being such a broad major as well, those two extra concentrations could give you an even better idea of what you want to do in that field. But I don’t want to go to LSU for that because I chose THEE Southern University. I’m not saying that the university has to drop everything and go and find more concentrations to add to my major, but the whole point is that other majors matter too. Maybe they are and we just don’t know about it, but I personally feel like they aren’t. It’s kinda not fair in a way. I hear all these things about how these other departments need funding and need new things for their department, but it’s like it’s always overshadowed because Southern pays so much attention to all the STEM majors, essentially leaving us out. Sorry, not sorry that other majors may or may not bring in as much money or bring up retention and enrollment rates, but they still matter too.

Crazy, or Just a Louisiana Thing? Dante Davis ● DIGEST Staff Writer

When talking about natural disasters and storms, I’ve observed that Louisiana is a very different place to be during hurricane season. Namely, the way its people prepare for hurricanes is very different from how the rest of the United States prepares for any natural disaster. This is mainly because there are two different types of people when it comes to hurricanes in Louisiana: people that bunker down and start preparing for the floods at even a hint of a storm, or the ones who are out partying, having a barbeque in a Category 3 hurricane. I feel that this dichotomy exists because there just seems to be an understanding between all the people that however you prepare,

you stay. You don’t run or leave unless it is guaranteed to be a particularly nasty storm. This unwritten rule and refusal to leave is a character trait that most of the country just doesn’t seem to share when it comes to natural disasters. Being from the Midwest, when I first came to Southern, I obviously didn’t know anything about hurricanes. Up North, we know snow and tornadoes on land, not tornadoes over water that cause tsunamis. So when the first hurricane was spotted off the coast, I was slightly worried and ready to run. I asked my suitemate at the time what the deal was and whether or not they were going to cancel school or evacuate, and his response was that “Unless it is a Category 3, we don’t care.”

This was just a downright crazy statement to me because, if given a warning a week prior that my hometown would be having a tornado, I cannot say a single person would stay if that tornado was guaranteed to come.

be felt all around the state, albeit in a slightly diminished form. It is this energy that separates Louisiana from the rest of the country and really defines what the state itself represents.

It’s a testament to the sheer stubbornness and resilience of Louisiana as a whole that its people can still be so casual after the destruction that Hurricane Katrina wrought. The first time I went to New Orleans, I felt a very distinct sort of energy in the people, and from the city itself, which was visibly contagious. I feel like that energy comes from the strength of its people, and the refusal to abandon a sinking city. This same energy can

Dallas PD Shooting: Something doesn’t add up Najeri Evans ● DIGEST Staff Editor

As a black child, many of us are taught from a young age, “Don’t call the police, If you’re pulled over act respectfully, Just do what they say…” On September 6, an unarmed black man was shot in his home by a Dallas police officer. Three weeks before his 27th birthday, 26-year-old Botham Jean was shot and killed by Officer Amber Guyger after allegedly mistaking his apartment for her own. Still,

after

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investigation, many are still left with questions about the credibility of the officer’s account of what occurred the night of the shooting. While the officer was not arrested on the scene of the crime, the media wasted no time in attempting to vilify Jean. During the investigation, the premises of Jean’s apartment was searched, where 10.4 grams of marijuana was found, along with a grinder. How is it that time and time again, white police officers are able to murder black men and women in cold blood, and almost always get away with it?

Why is it that even after black bodies are left lifeless, that they are to be put on trial of social opinion? Does it matter now if he was armed, high, or uncooperative, if he’s dead? If every man is innocent until proven guilty, why then is not every man’s life taken into consideration before being shot dead? On the day of Jean’s death, Guyger reportedly worked a 14 hour shift, which some feel may have contributed to her extreme error in her apartment complex later that same night.

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Accidents happen when you’re tired or stressed, and coincidences too. However, the likelihood that a trained police officer went to the wrong floor in her complex, continued to the wrong apartment and through an open door, killing a resident she mistook for a burglar, is a highly unlikely scenario. In the entirety of time between leaving her vehicle and killing a man there wasn’t any inkling that something was off, no small detail that stood out as justification for means of second-guessing the situation.

12 CAREER SERVICES

Wednesday, September 19th-10:00 AM-3:00 PM (F.G. Clark Activity Center) While the college campus may be the perfect forum in which to exhibit your flair f or t he l atest i n f ashion s tyle, t he c areer f air a nd i nterview i s n ot t he place to do so. With very few unusual exceptions, sandals, t-shirts, jeans and sweatshirts are out. Dress shoes and business suits are still in. Neckties are still a fact of life in interviewing. Even though many companies have relaxed the internal company dress code, interviews still follow the conservative standard. Unfortunately, most college grads are not prepared for interview fashion and dress codes. They feel they can “get by” with what is already in their wardrobe. Dress for the world outside college is quite different from the campus scene. Remember that stylish is not conservative. You should be doing the talking, not your clothes. This is not to say that you need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Go for quality over quantity. One or two well-chosen business suits will serve you all the way to the first day on the job and beyond. Then, when you are making some money (and have a chance to see what the standard “uniform” is for the company), you can begin to round out your wardrobe. For now, no one will fault you for wearing the same sharp outfit each time you interview. If you desire some variety within a limited budget, you might consider varying your shirt/blouse/tie/accessories as a simple way to change your look without breaking your wallet. For those of you who need a quick review of the basics, follow these guidelines for the upcoming career fair and successful interview dress:

Men and Women

• Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue, black, or grey is best) • Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best) • Clean, polished conservative shoes • Well-groomed hairstyle • Clean, trimmed fingernails • Minimal cologne or perfume • No gum, candy or cigarettes • Light briefcase or portfolio case • No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.)

Men

• Necktie should have a conservative pattern • Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best) and Dark socks • Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews • No wild beards or hair styles • If you must have a mustache, make sure it is neat and trimmed • No rings other than wedding ring or college ring • No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)

Women

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• Always wear a suit with a jacket; no dresses • Shoes with conservative heels • Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!) • No purses, small or large; carry a light briefcase or portfolio instead • If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color • Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too noticeable) • No more than one ring on each hand • One set of earrings only

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