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Athletics changes game fee
‘Why do people hate you?’
NEWS New ethics line at Dillard offers confidential means to ‘drop a dime’ if needed
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Free-entry policy returns after student complaints
ETOUFEE
DU scholar’s days are full with school, Saintsations, DU Diamonds, singing
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EDITORIAL New traffic laws in effect address texting, cell use, slowpokes in fast lane
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Loss, win place ladies 2-2 in conference play, 6-6 overall in season
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Photo by Associated Press Tyren Scott, 9, of Paulina, asks President Obama a poignant question at the University of New Orleans last Thursday. Scott asked the president, “Why do people hate you?” The president responded that he had won the election, so not everybody does. Although Dillard unsucessfully sought to have the president visit the campus, at least eight DU students saw the president during his visit to a charter school. For a firsthand account, go to Etoufee on Page 4.
The Dillard University Athletic Department has back-pedaled on its plans to charge students to attend volleyball and basketball games after some students complained, according to Athletic Director KiKi Barnes. The change means that the Athletic Department must look for other ways to financially support its expanded program, she said. As they have in the past, students will only have to pay $10 each to attend the school’s two “premier games” of the season, Dillard vs. Xavier and Dillard vs. SUNO, Barnes said. The basketball game against SUNO is scheduled for Feb. 18, 2010, on campus, and the one against Xavier is set for Feb. 20 in the New Orleans Arena. Earlier in the semester, the sports department announced student fees to attend school volleyball and basketball games would be $1 and $2, respectively. Students were charged for the first game, Barnes said, but then the decision was rescinded. Barnes also noted that fees remain in force for the general public. Tickets for the general public will be $10 for basketball games
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Wright to be honored as environmental advocate Dillard’s founder of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice will receive $100,000 next week as one of 10 recipients of the 15th Annual Heinz Award in honor of her work along “Cancer Alley.” Dr. Beverly Wright, director of the center and a professor of sociology, will be recognized for her work as an “advocate for environmental justice” at an Oct. 28 private
ceremony at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington. Established by Teresa Heinz in 1993 in honor of her late husband, former U.S. Sen. John Heinz, the award usually is given to five recipients in arts and humanities; the environment; the human condition; public policy; and technology, the economy and employment. The number was doubled to 10 in honor of the 15th anniversary.
Wright, who is co-chair of the National Black Environmental Justice Network, was recognized specifically for her work in the area along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, often called “Cancer Alley.” Nominations are submitted by an anonymous group with expertise in each category and are reviewed by jurors ap-
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Stephawn Spears | Courtbouillon From left, DU students Shantae Walker of Houston and Samaria Friends of Los Angeles smile while making their way to the finish line at the 22nd annual United Negro College Fund Walk/Run for Education in Audubon Park on Sunday, Oct. 11. Both are freshman. Dillard winners include cross-country runner Ebone Pierce, who won in the “overall teen” category with the time of 29:36 and Dillard cross-country track coach Bobby Williams, who won in the “employee” category with the time of 24:30.
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A Dillard University alumnus, former political speechwriter and American Book Award winner will return to his alma mater as guest writer for the Creative Writing Program, appearing for a reading at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Will Alexander Library. Poet Jericho Brown, born Nelson Demery, is a Shreveport native reared in New Orleans who became a speech writer for Mayor Marc Morial. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Dillard in 1998, a master’s of fine arts from the University
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of New Orleans and a doctorate in creative writing from the University of Houston. Brown’s biography says he was introduced to the love of poetry through a library daycare program. His first book, “Please,” earned the prestigious American Book Award, which recognizes outstanding literary achievement by contemporary American authors. While teaching at the University of California, San Diego, Brown received a 2009 Bunting Fellowship from Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University. The fellowship allows him the opportunity to spend the aca-
Drop a dime on ethics line If you suspect professional misconduct on campus, Dillard University now has a confidential means of reporting it. The school has selected EthicsPoint as a private contractor hosting a secure Web server and a telephone hot line system as a way to report violations of university policies and any applicable federal or state laws, according to the Web site. Students, faculty and staff may submit a complaint online at https://secure.ethicspoint. com or use the toll-free number (888) 373-8882. EthicsPoint will forward the information to the university’s Internal Audit Department and Office of Legal Affairs. The Sept. 30 e-mail announcement sent by DU
spokeswoman Mona DuffelJones said EthicsPoint was hired “to protect the integrity of our learning community and to ensure the highest standards of operation.” Dillard has adopted a “whistleblower policy,” which can be found on Page 8 of the “Employee Code of Conduct Handbook” (available at the EthicsPoint Web site). EthicsPoint, founded in 1999 by a group of certified fraud examiners, cautions users that EthicsPoint is not a 911 or emergency service. Urgent matters should still be referred to campus police at (504) 8164776 or New Orleans police at 911. (Thelisia Davis contributed to this report.)
demic year focused solely on research and writing. Brown’s poems have appeared in The Iowa Review, Jubilat, the New England Review and the Oxford American, among others. Associate Professor Mona Lisa Saloy said of Brown, “As a student, Nelson’s gifts in writing were clear, but it was at Dillard that poetry claimed him, and he became a poet here. In those days even outside of the classroom, we had many conversations about poetry, poets and making it work…Dillard is proud to welcome back its own alum.”
A Shreveport political science sophomore has been named Dillard’s new Miss United Negro College Fund. Shaniqua McKinley was selected by a panel of three judges Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Alexander Library to represent Dillard at the national Miss UNCF competition during a conference Feb. 2-7, 2010, in New Orleans. Along with local community service, McKinley is expected to raise a minimum of $1,000 before the pageant, according to Jessica Forest, vice president of the Pre-Alumni Council. McKinley succeeds Forest, a Houston mass communication junior, as Miss UNCF for Dillard. Forest said applicants for Miss UNCF must have a gradepoint average of at least 2.5 and be a sophomore or junior. The trio of judges included: Brandy Vincent, president of the Pre-Alumni Council and a senior biology major; Forest; Vashti Womack, council historian and a political science junior from Greensburg. Meanwhile, the panel also selected a freshman psychology major as the 2009-10 Miss PreAlumni Council. Jakarah Porter of Mobile, Ala., has been selected over Jacqueline Opara, a junior elementary education major from Jacksonville, Fla. (Robyn Murray contributed to this report.)
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Stephawn Spears | Courtbouillon Dr. Camacia Smith-Ross, director of Upward Bound, signs her book “Teachers, Students & Natural Disasters” during a book signing Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Will W. Alexander Library.
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FROM PAGE 1 pointed by the Heinz family. Recipients are selected by a board ofdirectors. Wright, who served as a juror two years ago, said in a Sept. 15 Times-Picayune article that she didn’t expect the award because “The process is so stringent, and there are so many deserving people out there, I never thought I’d make it.” Wright did not respond to the Courtbouillon’s numerous attempts for an interview. Wright also told reporters she will share the cash award with her family and the center, which she founded at Xavier University before moving it to Dillard post-Katrina. Wright, who received her undergraduate degree from Grambling, earned a doctoral degree from the State University of New York. (Charley Steward contributed to this report.)
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Farah Akbar | Courtbouillon Students evacuate Williams Hall in the dark of night in photo at left on Monday, Oct. 12, after a power outage. Above, a sign announces “building closed.” Power was lost to several buildings after a large “boom” around 3 p.m. Freshmen were moved Monday night to bunk in Gentilly Gardens and the DUALS until power in the dorm could be restored. The power outage affected Stern and Cook halls the longest, with the two buildings being closed through midday Wednesday. Administrators were mum about the outage. When Dr. M. Denese Short-Bridges, director of housing, could not be reached, the Courtbouillon was referred to Dr. Gerald Williams, chief financial officer. The newspaper also sought information from DU spokeswoman Mona Duffel-Jones. No one responded to requests for information despite numerous attempts.
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One Dillard student recounts seeing President Obama up-close during his New Orleans visit
Above, President Obama talks to a thrilled young boy during his visit to the Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School in the Lower 9th Ward on Thursday, Oct. 15. In top photo, a security helicopter hovers above the breezeway at the school. At right, DU student Angela Harris poses with other attendees.
Angela Harris the first time I’ve ever been When I was first offered jealous of an 8-year-old. the opportunity to tutor Around noon, the sound at Dr. Martin Luther King of a helicopter as it apCharter School in the Lower proached the school and Ninth Ward, I thought it was hovered over the breezeway a great opportunity to give raised a cheer of exciteback by helping prepare the ment from the students who third-graders for the state’s thought President Obama LEAP test. Little did I know was aboard. He was not; that this tutoring program this, apparently, was another was going to give me and security procedure. As we seven other tutors from Dil- continued the wait, I started Angela Harris | Courtbouillon lard the opportunity of a life- to pay attention to sights time to see President Barack and sounds around me. The Obama speak during his Oct. sixth-graders’ signs greeting 15 visit to New Orleans. the president. The little girls When we arrived at the with what seemed to be milschool, the first thing I no- lions of bows and barrettes ticed was the crowd of Se- in their hair. Teachers trycret Service agents. I knew ing to calm excited children President Obama coming to while improving their own the school was a big deal, but vantage point. I don’t think the magnitude Finally, after waiting for so of the situation hit me until I long and being so anxious to saw the ensee one of tourage of the most dark suits influential and black men in his‘I think this was the shades. Setory, two curity was Serfirst time I’ve ever been Secret in full efvice agents jealous of an fect: If you opened didn’t have the doors 8-year-old.’ the proper and out credentials, walks the you weren’t President. getting anywhere near the My heart actually skipped a school. Luckily, our group couple of beats. He jogged had permission from Princi- out to a podium and greetpal Doris Hicks to be there, ed the elated schoolchildren so we made the cut. and teachers. Even though Around 9:30, we were al- his speech was the typical lowed to wait in the teachers’ “Stay in school, work hard lounge. I spoke to an older and someday you could be woman who recalled when a doctor, lawyer or presithe idea of an African-Amer- dent of the United States” ican president was a dream; speech given by most role for her, seeing him speak in models, we heard it from the person was beyond surreal. “Leader of the Free World” Around 10:30, we moved to – our first African-American the library to wait while the president. I’m sure the expeSecret Service performed a rience will be something the Photo by Associated Press security sweep. The wait was children never will forget; I not more than three hours, know I won’t. but the anticipation made it In a flash, his speech was seem like I was waiting for over and he was shaking childays. Around 11:45, we final- dren’s hands. He wasn’t there ly were able to pass through for more than 15 minutes, the metal detectors and move but judging from the looks outside to a breezeway where on their faces, I knew that a podium had been set up for those 15 minutes would afthe president. fect these kids for the rest As students and teachers of their lives. The President started filling the breezeway, of the United States had we were reminded that the just told them they could be president was visiting the whatever they wanted to be, school strictly for the chil- and I think every child who Angela Harris | Courtbouillon dren, so they were supposed was there wants to prove him to be in front. I think this was right.
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DU honor student juggles singing, school, Saintsations Kandyce Franklin DU Diamond team member Deri’Andra Tucker is among 35 New Orleans Saintsations for the 2009-10 football season. Tucker, a New Orleans mass communication sophomore who appeared in the local musical “Dreamgirls” that became a six-week reality show on BET, beat out hundreds to make the team. Lisle Fitzmorris, president of St. All-Star LLC, the management company for the Saintsations, said approximately 200 women competed for a spot this season. Fitzmorris said Tucker made the cut the first time she applied. Tucker became a Saintsation in May and said she plans to reapply next year. Saintsations may reapply and serve up to four seasons, Fitzmorris said. Tucker is one of at least four people with Dillard ties who have served on New Orleans sports dance teams. Dillard business alum Lakia Wilson is a former Saintsation. Jana M. Smith, coach of the DU Diamonds, was a Saints cheerleader from 1984-1992. And DU alum Zandria Pinckney was a member of the Honeybees and Voodoo Dolls. Tucker, 19, a graduate of McDonough 35 Senior High, has some very full days. She carries 16 hours as a fulltime Dillard student majoring in recording arts with a minor in theater. She holds a current grade-point average of 3.3 and is a recipient of a Denzel Washington Scholarship worth nearly $13,000. In addition to practices and appearances with the Saintsations and the DU Diamonds, Tucker also is a member of Fashion Lab, founded by Hiram Smith of New Orleans, and of the R&B trio Aprique, which also includes Chrishira Perrier, a New Orleans music performance sophomore, and Tracci Lee, a New Orleans mass communication freshman. Tucker said a typical day starts at 7:30 am, with classes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. She fits in lunch at 2:15, squeezes in homework afterward and leaves for Saintsations practices or appearances at 5 p.m. The job of Saintsation is a paid position that includes cheering at New Orleans Saints home games, making appearances at events throughout the city and participating in community service projects. Tucker has two official game uniforms and about 10 appearance uniforms, Fitzmorris said. Tucker practices three hours a day on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the Saintsations. On
home game days, she must report to the Superdome four hours before kickoff. Tucker, who is in her second year with the DU Diamonds, practices two hours a day with the Diamonds on Mondays and Wednesdays and performs with the teams at various events held at Dillard, including home basketball games. The manager said constant auditions keep the members on their toes. “The team members must audition prior to each game for each performance,” said Fitzmorris. For the Saintsations audition, Tucker not only had to learn a dance routine to perform before a panel of judges, but the applicants also were judged on speaking skills, their resume and professional demeanor, Fitzmorris said. Additionally, applicants were tested on their knowledge of football. Tucker said the best thing about being a Saintsation is “being an ambassador for the city of New Orleans and representing the New Orleans Saints.” The most challenging aspect is that “I have no room for mistakes,” she said. “It is my job to make sure I remember all of our routines… Although the job can be difficult at times, entertaining an audience of thousands of people has always been a dream of mine, and I’m so grateful for this opportunity.” Tucker called her late father, Derrick Mushatt, her guardian angel, and her mother, Shawndrea Tucker (who also is her hair stylist), her confidante. She has one brother, Derrick.
Photos courtesy of St. All-Star LLC Deri’Andra Tucker poses in one of her 12 Saintsations uniforms. Tucker, a New Orleans mass communication sophomore, is the recipient of a Denzel Washington Scholarship, sings in an R&B trio, and is on the campus and Saints dance teams.
35 on Saintsations roster this year
In addition to Dillard sophomore Deri’Andra Tucker, the other members of this season’s Saintsations include: Annie Albert, Macie Brown, Bronwyn Burt, Erin Buxton, Ayesha Callaway, Danielle Daray, Lauren Dodds, Carly Duhe, Ashlyn Falgout, Aimee Ferrier and Megan Fromenthal. Also, Danielle Hall, Brittany and Chrissy Hamilton, Hope Hanley, Jennifer Hanna, Alexis Hughes, Ashley Iserman, Lashelle Johnson, Ariel Landry and Ashley Lewis. Also, Meagan McDaniel, Jessica McCray, Miranda Raiford, Heather Robin, Jacqueline Rowan, Randi Savoie, Amanda Scott, Rachel Selzer, Jasmine Smith, Zeraleigh Spencer, Amanda Thompson, Bethany Tonguis and Victoria Vollentine.
Transfer student takes on Dillard, fledgling business at same time David Pittman A New York mass communication junior isn’t letting the recession stop him from starting his own clothing company. Gary Ross of Rochester, N.Y., a recording arts major, said he wants to make “fashion affordable for everybody” through his mail-order company, Young Black Entrepreneurs, a name he picked from the title of a song by B.G. and Mob Deep. Ross, whose family is in fashion retail, said he got his business license and
opened his business Sept. 2. So far, he said, he’s sold about 60 items, such as shoes, rosaries and purses. Ross said he sells the latest fashion trends and accessories, including highend items from Ed Hardy and Coach. He said he’s able to keep prices low by cutting out the middleman. For example, he said, a Polo Ralph Lauren shirt that could cost $98 in a store can be ordered for about $20, depending on shipping costs. A pair of Jimmy Choo shoes might run $90, he said. Ross insisted that the products are the “real thing,”
not knock-offs. The first item he sold (and the bestselling item so far) has been a $3 rosary, he said. The student, who said he transferred from Denver University upon the recommendation of a friend already attending Dillard, said he is finalizing his logo design and should have his Web site complete by the end of next month. For now, he has a catalog featuring polo shirts, purses and jewelry, but customers also can request what they’d like him to order, Ross said.
Ross said he has been inspired and advised by his uncle, Bobby Archie of Charlotte, N.C., who is also a clothing entrepreneur. Archie owns King of Locks, a clothing store and a unisex salon. Ross said he also has been inspired by hip-hop artists Russell Simmons and Jay Z, who used their fame to launch clothing lines. For more information, contact Ross via email at ybe.clothingowner@gmail. com or call him at (720) 579-3429.
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Traffic no-no’s in effect Oct. 1 marked the end of a warning period for new traffic laws in Louisiana, including new rules on cell phone use, texting and seatbelts. So be prepared: Here are some highlights of what lawmakers passed during the 2009 session of the Louisiana Legislature. Texting and cell phone use: Texting while driving is strictly prohibited by all drivers. Novice (beginner) drivers cannot use a cell phone or any other wireless device unless it’s hands-free. For texting, the fine is $175 for the first offense and up to $500 for the second offense and thereafter. Fines will be doubled if an accident has occurred. (Act 665) Anyone age 17 and under may not use any type of wireless device while driving. Fines are $100 for the first violation and $250 for violations thereafter. Fines are doubled if an accident has occurred. (Act 666) Anyone holding a license for the first time is prohibited from using any type of wireless device for a full year from the date he or she received the license. Violators will be fined $100 and given 16 hours of community service for the first violation and fined $250 for additional violations. Fines are doubled if an accident occurred. (Act 667) School bus drivers are prohibited from using a cell phone while operating a school bus. (Act 335) The cell phone laws are secondary, meaning you will only be ticketed if you were pulled over for another violation, such as speeding or running a red light. An exception to the laws are in case of an emergency. Seat belts for everyone: All passengers in a moving ve-
hicle, including those riding in the back seat, must now wear a seat belt. Previously, only the driver and passengers who occupied the front seat of the car were only required to use them. Tickets cost $25 for the first violation, $50 for the second violation and $50.00 plus court costs for violations thereafter. The seat belt law is “primary,” meaning you can be pulled over and ticketed for this without any other infraction. (Act 166) Slowpokes in the fast lane: You can’t just drive in the left lane of a multilane roadway anymore. Drivers should use the left lanes to make a left turn, to pass another vehicle or if the right lane is blocked or congested (except when directed otherwise). (Act 190) DWI testing: Drivers who refuse to submit a chemical test for intoxication will get their license suspended for a year on the first refusal and two years for refusals thereafter. Previously, the price to pay was 180 days of a suspended driver’s license on the first offense and 545 days for offenses thereafter. The law now prohibits granting “hardship” licenses (a license that allows you to drive for special purposes, such as going to work) if a serious injury or fatality occurred in a related accident and intoxication was the sole factor. (Act 288) Drivers face up to six months’ jail time for driving with a suspended license. Previously, violators were ticketed and released. (Act 236) Bicycle safety: When passing or overtaking a bicyclist, drivers must leave a safe distance of 3 feet from the bicyclist traveling in the same direction. (Act 147)
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Dad, tot on Web example of poor parenting Jeannine Cannon Managing Editor
I had a conversation with some friends recently, and we came to the conclusion that we were born in the wrong generation. Think about it. Think about how your parents raised you when you were a child. Then look at how some young mothers and fathers (well, the ones who are around) are rearing their children today. My parents use to tell me stories all the time about how their parents taught them good manners. They couldn’t talk a certain way in front of their elders, and they even had to dress a certain way. My parents tried hard to instill some of those same values and etiquette into my sisters and me. But somewhere along the line, good manners and raising children have become an anachronism. I have heard teenagers use profanity in front of their parents without consequence. I even have a problem with most of the music that people listen to now. Call me old. Tell me that I’m old-fashioned, but I honestly feel like many in our
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This little girl, who looked to be about 5 or 6, was using every profane word in the book. generation love ignorance. I was looking at videos on Facebook recently and what I saw made me very upset. This little girl, who looked to be about 5 or 6, was talking and using every profane word in the book. I mean she was using everything from the “b”-word to “f ”-bombs. The worst thing about the whole thing was her father and one of his friends were just laughing the whole time. Are you serious? Why
would they think that a little girl cursing is something to laugh about? I am sick of all of these young people having kids and not raising them right. Does the father of that young girl not know that he is highly ignorant for allowing her to use such words, much less actually recording her saying them? I am extremely sick of riding through New Orleans and seeing 2- and 3-year-old boys wearing sagging pants and “grills” in their mouths. At this point, you probably think I sound like an old person, but the truth is the odds are against those children’s parents having a good career because they act and dress the same way. When those children grow up and have their own children, they will pass down those same habits. This has become a cycle that needs to be broken. Perhaps that’s why Morehouse made news recently with its plan to implement a dresscode policy that bans sagging pants, hoodies, grills and cross-dressing. Our elders say all the time that our generation is a waste. Let’s prove them wrong. Please: Don’t buy into the ignorance and stupidity.
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WORD ON THE AVE: Joshua Purnell: Freshman international business major Oakland, Calif.
“I would ask him why is college so unaffordable.”
If President Obama had come to DU, what would you have asked?
Johne’tra Trotter: Freshman physics/pre-engineer major New Orleans
Edward Brunt: Junior public health major New Orleans
“I would ask him what his is plan is to help STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmematics) majors with financial aid.”
“I would ask him what he is going to do to help make the city better.”
18 QUESTIONS The column “18 Questions” is a popular one with many Dillard students, who may ask questions serious or facetious, insightful or inane. It is named after the year the university was founded,1869. The following questions were compiled by writer Jeannine Cannon from the offerings of various students recently. If you have a question, send it to Cannon at ducourtbouillon@gmail.com . 1. Why is it so easy to procrastinate? 2. Is there such a thing as asking a dumb question in “18 Questions”? 3. Why isn’t the Courtbouillon more appealing to students? 4. Why did the freshmen pack their whole lives like a hurricane was coming when they evacuated to the Gardens and the DUALS? 5. If we go swimming on the Oaks next time it rains, will we get in trouble?
6. Is the food in Kearny and Grill 155 the same? 7. Is there such thing as a “good” man? 8. Why can’t the construction workers ever work on our campus without messing up something? 9. What happened to the Collegiate 100 taking the ladies’ trays during lunch? 10. Why is it still hot in October? 11. Why do professors ask for an excuse when we miss class like we are still in high school? 12. Why do some students like driving their cars everywhere on campus when all the buildings are within walking distance? 13. Do long-distance relationships really work when you are in college? 14. Who else thinks the turnstyle gate was a dumb idea? Can you say “free access…”? 15. Do professors have lives outside of Dillard? 16. Who else feels like the emails to President Obama was a waste of time? 17. Is it really worth going home for Thanksgiving break? 18. Can May 8, 2010, hurry up and get here?
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Barnes to lead GCAC
Saints win
Photo by Associated Press New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey (88) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Danny Clark (55) in the end zone after catching a touchdown pass in the first half of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18. The Saints beat the Giants 48-27.
Fees FROM PAGE 1 and $5 for volleyball, a reduction from last year. The fees were intended to support future athletic programs, Barnes said, noting the department’s budget is $959,000 per year. That’s the same as last year despite the addition of five new sports – men’s and women’s cross-country, men’s and
women’s track and field, and women’s softball. “Monies had to be reallocated for the five additional sports this year, and some coaches were given added responsibilities,” she said. Barnes noted that none of the $250 per semester each student pays in activity fees ($100 per semester for recreation and $100 per semester for activities) is dedicated to athletics.
With the student game fees rescinded and a stretched budget, Barnes said the department and the school’s Intercollegiate Athletics Committee will examine athletic funding models at other schools. The committee, which recommends policies pertaining to intercollegiate athletics, regulates the number of athletic events scheduled during the academic year and recommends the athletics budget.
Its nine members include Barnes; Dr. Gerald Williams, DU’s chief financial officer; Dr. Dewain Lee, dean of Student Affairs; volleyball coach Yolanda Brown; Cynthia Charles, assistant librarydean; Dr. Eric Buckles, assistant biology professor; and student representatives Brandon Love and Ebony Wooderts. (Sheba Washington contributed to this report.)
Lady Bleus win 1, lose 1 Mario Martin
Dillard’s volleyball team is back on the winning track after defeating Judson College of Marion, Ala., 3-0 Friday, Oct. 16, in the Dent Gymnasium, following a loss the previous night to the University of Mobile. The match scores were 25-5, 25-16 and 25-7. The Lady Bleu Devils’ current record is now 2-2 in conference play and 6-6 overall after the win on Judson, a non-conference match and the first time Dillard has hosted the Alabama school. However, Dillard fell short the previous night in a conference loss to Gulf Coast Athletic Conference’s No. 1-ranked University of Mobile 0-3. During the week of Oct. 5, Dillard traveled to Jackson,
Miss., to play Belhaven Oct. 6 and to Selma, Ala., for a match at Concordia Oct. 10. The Lady Bleu Devils were successful in defeating both schools 3-0. The win against Concordia completed a 2-0 sweep of the Lady Hornets by Dillard. As the Courtbouillon went to press, Dillard was set to host Southern University-New Orleans in Dent on Tuesday, Oct. 20, when the team was to promote “Paint Dent Pink Night” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dillard will face Belhaven College Saturday, Oct. 24, in Dent before a rematch with the University of Mobile away. The next home game will be Oct. 31 against Southern UniversityBaton Rouge.
Stephawn Spears | Courtbouillon From left, Cenquis Rockett prepares to serve as Keisha Smoke looks on during Friday’s game against Judson College. DU won 3-0.
Dillard University Athletic Director Kiki Baker Barnes has become the first African-American woman to lead the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, or GCAC. Barnes’ election Oct. 6 comes at a critical time for the conference, which stands to lose five university programs next year, including Loyola University – New Orleans, to the Southern States Athletic Conference, or SSAC. Her term begins immediately. Barnes, who has been athletic director and women’s basketball coach at Dillard for four years, was elected unanimously to succeed Steve Knight, head men’s basketball coach at William Carey College, at the 2009 fall meeting Oct. 5-6 at Dillard. Knight served in the position for eight years. William Carey College is among the five schools from GCAC that is joining the SSAC. The Southern States conference announced Sept. 29 that it was expanding its membership to include five schools from GCAC in the 2010-11 season. Along with Loyola, New Orleans and William Carey, the other three are Belhaven College, Spring Hill College and the University of Mobile. With Truett-McConnell College also joining SSAC, the six new members will allow the SSAC to restructure its conference into two divisions, Eastern and Western. The SSAC was formed in 1995. The move will leave GCAC with five member schools: Dillard, Xavier University of Louisiana, Southern University – New Orleans, Tougaloo College and LSU-Shreveport. Barnes said in a news release that despite the prospect of losing half the GCAC membership, she is optimistic about the future of the conference, formed in 1981. However, she said it must “respond quickly to ensure the future of GCAC as a conference to be reckoned with.” (Mario Martin contributed to this report.)