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Xavier University of Louisiana

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Division of Business Windsor Court Internship Earns 4-Diamond Rating

a 12.75 percent tax. This includes state, city, occupancy and tourism taxes. Being able to take two courses at Xavier helped me understand why and how taxes are applied.

by Telvin Campbell Contributing Editor

My junior and senior year I worked at the Windsor Court Hotel. One of the few luxury hotels in the New Orleans downtown area, Windsor Court was built to match the vintage fashion of the French Quarter. Forbes also awarded it four diamonds, which denotes excellence.

As an accounting major, I was excited to actually tackle my first job that involves my career. My responsibilities are tracking sales from year to year, processing and sending out reports, and cash handling. Working at a hotel also gives me a full contact with taxes. Customers staying with us are billed after each stay. Every bill includes

Working and going to school is the best thing for any student in the business department. I think that’s why our instructors push us to get experience. It helps us put our information to the test in real life situations. Also, by the time you get out of college you will be exposed to different aspects in your career.

Two things I have found very valuable in Xavier’s business division are learning how to sell myself and network. Many people have reached out to me via email to give me opportunities or point me in the right direction. The business world is a tough place to be, but making contacts through networking can go a long ways and make your career path much smoother

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Counseling and Wellness Center Hosts Vioence on Campus Workshop

by Breon Robinson Staff Writer brobins8@xula.edu

On March 23, The Xavier Wellness and Counseling Center hosted an hour and a half workshop on violence on campus. The workshop gave students information on how to contact campus security as well as their opinions on campus polices’ work throughout the day and night. As well as speaking on campus security, they spoke on the rising rape culture that happens on college campuses nationwide.

In attendance, Maci, a student from SUNO who was sexually assaulted at a party at her previous school, used her assault as a way to help other victims as well as help educate people on consent.

Her program, Men Ask for Consent, is a sexual assault

awareness campaign that educates men and women.

college campuses with the biggest reported assaults.

Throughout her presentation, she spoke on statistics of sexual assaults, as well as the campus violence on college campuses. She also gave advice to the students at the workshop about staying safe and watching their surroundings.

Finally, they asked students did they know their rights as students. The group of students was asked if they knew of their rights as students in emergencies ,as well as legal things such as the Title IV act that applies to the students rights after sexual assaults. They also gave information on the resources that campus security has to offer during certain events that happen such as campus violence.

The counselors discussed the statistics of campus violence, including the many different types of violence other than sexual assault. It was stated that alcohol has affects on how the violence and assault start, as well as how most assault aren’t done by strangers. Another thing statistics showed was that violence on campuses occur during the time we really don’t pay attention to it. Reading the statistics, six HBCUs were on the list of

The workshop in a whole was very resourceful, as well as a good way to learn about the resources that students take for granted. For more information, check out the school’s website as well as talking to the Wellness and Counseling Center.

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Xavier Wins First in HBCU-CFE Grant

by Breon Robinson Staff Writer brobins8@xula.edu

Xavier’s Wellness and Counseling Center won first place in a national competition featuring various HBCUs around the country.

Recently, I was able to sit down with Chantel Gant of the counseling center to discuss the poster’s theme as well as the contest and what the grant provides for us as Xavier students.

Gant, who is one of the counselors at the counseling center, gave us some knowledge on the HBCU-CFE Grant, and what

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HBCU-CFE Interns: Jameshaulyn Fernandez and Ilia King

it’s being used for on our campus. The HBCU-CFE Grant is a grant that is based at the Morehouse School of Medicine, which has been around since 2009. With this

Co-Editor-in-Chief: Kaelin Maloid Co-Editor-in-Chief: Nicholas Davison Managing Editor: Ayanna Robertson Photography Editor: Natese Dockery Web Content Manager: Mark Veals

grant, it allows students to intern in different behavioral health offices in New Orleans as well as different workshops during the semester.

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XULA Hosts “Changing America: The Emancipation

Proclamation, 1863, and the March on Washington, 1963”

by Kaelin Maloid Sports Editor kmaloid@xula.edu Since March 22, the library at Xavier University of Louisiana has hosted “Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863, and the March on Washington, 1963,” a traveling exhibit that examines the relationship between two movements that resulted in the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the March on Washington in 1963. Because of these movements, blacks and African Americans created decades of bold actions, resistance, organization and vision. Despite the hundred years that separate them, both events have impacted and inspired the following generations.

are set up, displaying facts.

On each side of the red, black, and navy blue posters are the years, along with facts detailing what happened during that year.

The exhibit will be open through May 5 in the library.

The exhibit is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the weekends. On March 29 and April 5, there will be a lecture led by Dr. Shamul Huda and Dr. Sinegal-DeCuir starting at 3p.m. in the library.

Pictures from inside the Library Resource Center gallery. A few of the statures from the exhibit. The picture on the far left shows the year such as on each poster. The others are sections from part f the exhibits.

Photos by: Kaelin Maloid.

Throughout the library, curved statures almost twice the size of the average woman

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NOPP: New Orleans Black Pride Exhibit to be Held on Campus

by Joe Brown Staff Writer jbrown55@xula.edu

The self-guided exhibition coming to Xavier April 4 comes from the research project titled “Performing Resistance in the Big Easy: Social Justice and the African American LGBTQ Community in New Orleans.”

Xavier will be a Black Pride Edition. The photos will be the only special edition that will feature particular backgrounds specifically the colors of the pride flag which

visually will catch the eye.

This month-long exhibit started when Andre Morgan and Kimberly Chandler, a professor at

The exhibition will be featured in the University Center first floor gallery.

The exhibit will spotlight the lives of New Orleanians and their impact on social change. As of 2015, with the addition of C. Reynold Verret, Xavier has been classified as a welcoming campus, and this event is the first example to showcase some of the new views.

Xavier, felt the need to provide a platform for people that were stripped of their voices due to people placing them inside of a box. In today’s society, people have placed limitations on them based on their beliefs and values. This exhibit plans to break down these limitations.

At a Catholic institution, there are already perceptions of how we should support the LGBTQ community. These perceptions are meant to, hopefully, be changed with this event.

“When I look at the photographs, the first thing I’m drawn to are the eyes of the people,” Chandler said, “and when I look at them my hope and my desire and my prayers are that people look at their eyes and see them. See those people not with a label and not with a superimposed stereotype on top of that but to see that person’s humanity.”

The exhibit collaborated with awardwinning photographer Gus Bennett Jr. , who photographs the New Orleans People Project.

The project showcases New Orleans people visually through photography, and the exhibit coming to

The pictures are designed to get people to react and see the people’s faces and smiles to make people feel an emotional connection. Andre

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Morgan commented that their goal is to “Reach a couple of individuals who previously had a closed mind.” The process of change here at Xavier has also taken some time, to make this campus a welcoming to everyone.

The stigmatization of the LGBTQ community has been made mute and silenced, which the New Orleans Black Pride exhibit will begin to let their voices be heard. The project broadcasts different narratives which are the start of giving voices back to a community which has been voiceless for decades. Be sure to check out the New Orleans People Project presenting the New Orleans Black Pride exhibit on April 4- May 4, 2017, in the University Center First Floor Gallery.

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Film Adaptation of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Exceeds Expectations

by Yen Nguyen Staff Writer

“Beauty and the Beast” was released March 17, and although there was controversy surrounding one of the characters in the movie, it managed to earn a recordbreaking $170 million in North America and $180 million overseas. Unsurprisingly, 60 percent of the domestic audience opening weekend was female, according to The New York Times.

Before the movie release, the director, Bill Condon, admitted that Le Fou, the sidekick of the antagonist Gaston, is gay. The movie showed Le Fou dancing with another man, which was less than a five-second scene. Even so, a theater in Alabama banned it, and Russia is banning people under 16 from watching it, according to the Huffington Post.

At the AMC Westbank Palace 16, the theater was packed opening night when I attended. There were many families and little children.

There were no reactions to the scene; in fact, it was so quick even I didn’t notice. So why the controversy? Many people may just be too sensitive to a

harmless little scene.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ is an Enchanting Watch “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action remake/adaption of the 1991 animated film of the same name. The story is about a beautiful woman named Belle, who finds herself labeled as a “funny” girl in the town due to her actions and thinking that put her ahead of her time. As she deters a vain and arrogant man named Gaston who is desperate to marry her, she finds herself falling in love with a beast who was once a handsome, but vain prince.

Filled with enchanting animations and joyful songs, the live-action film brings the original animation to life. We all know that any adaption will never be 100 percent like the original, but “Beauty and the Beast” comes close.

Although many had doubts about Emma Watson being cast as Belle, Watson portrays Belle well. Her beauty and attitude contribute to the success of her performance as Belle.

Dan Stevens, who plays the beast, wears an impressive costume. However, it does not compare to the original

animation. The beast in the live-action film looks part hman and part beast, while the beast in the animation looks like a full beast. Luke Evans,

costumes and the overall look of the original characters as authentic as possible, which we can all appreciate.

However, Watson’s English accent is awkward for a movie set in France. Well, in the original animated release, most of the characters had American accents anyway.

However, there is a nostalgic feeling when the music comes on and the singing begins.

One can tell that different singers are used for the songs, but they are sung authentically.

One of my favorite aspects of the movie is the editing of the inanimate objects.

It is a pleasure to see a classic animation remade with real people and talking household items. Keen editing makes inanimate objects—such as Lumiere and Cogsworth— coming to life seem natural.

This makes the film fun for adults and children alike.

who portrays Gaston, perfectly embodies the character.

His singing, looks and attitude scream Gaston. He takes the role and brings it to life.

For every character, the makers of the film kept the

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Every Disney movie has songs and singing, and “Beauty and the Beast” is no exception. The film includes all the songs from the original animation, which the cast members sing well. Who knew Watson could sing?

The way the movie was filmed using live actors and sharp special effects makes it more dramatic than the original animated version, which isn’t a bad thing. The editing and filming make this film visually pleasing. Overall, this movie is a great watch for those who love the original “Beauty and the Beast.” In fact, it exceeded my expectations.

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XULA’s Gold Nuggets Qualify for NAIA National Championship

by Ayanna Robertson Managing Editor arober20@xula.edu

The Gold Nuggets’ relay team has run their way into a certified spot in the NAIA National Championship with the leadership of head coach, Joseph Moses. Yet, what most outsiders don’t see is the hard work the team puts in day and night: including, juggling school, jobs, a personal life, and being a part of such a successful sports team.

XULA women’s relay team has qualified for nationals in both, the 400 and 1,600-meter relays. The 1,600-meter team, which consist of Ry-Anne Riley, Tramaine Shannon, Clarke Allen, and Ariane Williams, automatically qualified for the NAIA national championship during the Emory Invitational. Their quick speed allowed them to finish the 1,600-meters in 3 minutes, 53.83 seconds, which punched them a ticket straight to the national competition.

The 400-meter team, which consist of freshman Janelle Jones, Shannon, Allen, and Riley, qualified for nationals in early March.

The NAIA championship will stretch from May 25 – May 27 in Gulf Shores, Ala.

Moses, who is in his eighth year as head coach, referred to the women of the relay team as “very talented and hardworking.” Moses has led the track team, along with the cross country team to many victories. Some of these accomplishments include:

● Four GCAC team championships in women’s outdoor track and field ● Four GCAC individual women’s cross country championships

Balancing:

● Nine consecutive Gulf Coast Athletic Conference team championships in men’s cross country

Practice: Athletes have to master the balancing act of school, maintaining a personal life and producing on the track. For some people, it may be difficult to just balance the first two, but the Gold Nuggets make a way.

● Nine consecutive GCAC team championships in women’s cross country.

Xavier also had its first CoSIDA Academic AllAmerican while under Moses’ leadership.

“It’s constant going to tutoring at St. Joseph’s,” said Riley. “I also have excellent teammates who have been through the same things as me, and they help me every step of the way.”

Preparation:

Xavier starts practice in early September, and it stretches through May. The team spends Mondays working on conditioning and endurance.

Every other day, they weight lift, and since they have to travel to all of their meets, the team hits the road on Fridays.

When the team is practicing on the track, it is held at Harrell Park. When they are weight lifting, it is held at the Convocation Center.

Motivation:

There ismuch preparation that takes place in the weeks and months leading up to a meet.

An athlete must keep a 2.5 GPA in order to be eligible to participate in their events.

That means that sacrifices and overtime has to be put in, even if it means taking your school work on the road while traveling to a track meet.

“It starts in the fall and goes through May,” said Moses.

“Weight lifting, conditioning, intervals on the track, diet, and different types of flexibility goes into it.”

“You go to school, then you go to practice, then its straight books,” said Williams. “A lot of times, we have to take our books on the road because it’s something that we have to do in order to keep our grade, and without grades, we don’t run.”

Healthy eating is a big aspect of getting ready for a meet.

“Before a meet, you have to eat right,” said Williams.

“Before a track meet, we eat a lot of carbs like pasta and we eat fruit. Anything healthy really.”

Track is a difficult sport that requires a lot of mental strength. Staying motivated is something that Coach Moses, along with the women of the team, try to do constantly.

They motivate each other as well as themselves.

“I use certain motivational speeches for those young ladies,” said Moses. “I try to talk to them every day, and give them things to shoot for.”

So, what’s the future of the team?

Even for seniors who have been a part of the team for four years, it is still difficult.

Shannon said that it doesn’t get any easier, especially with the work load Xavier gives.

Injury prevention is something that has to be watched closely as well. In order to run a good race, there cannot be any tightness or injuries according to Allen.

“At Xavier it’s hard having such a work load,” said Shannon. “Since you have practice at a certain time, you have time to study and try to have a balanced day.”

“There may not be a lot of pain,” said Allen. “If there’s a little bit of pain, we still go see the trainer because we can’t be hurt going into the weekend.”

Top: Alex Xavier turns the corner during practice.

Bottom: Two mmebers of the Gold Nuggets track team stretch before starting practice.

Photos by Dat. Le. Memeber of the Gold Nuggets track team practices sprint. Photo by Dat Le.

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Gold Nuggets track team practice handoffs. Photo by Dat Le.

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Williams thinks that the women’s relay team is going to do big things.

“Nationals is something that we have always envisioned,” said Williams. “Maybe we can even go bigger than that.”

The team also wants the support of the Xavierites.

“I just want everyone to come out and support us,” said Allen. “That way they can see for themselves what we’re doing,” she said.

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