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NOVEMBER 1, 2016 VOLUME 88, ISSUE 11

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Missoula Theatre flies to Columbia

BY REGINA PERGOLA Staff Reporter

Live worship, a guest speaker and fellowship welcomed students into the first ever MVMNT Roar. The MVMNT is a Christian organization that meets in the Student Union Theatre on Thursday nights and normally includes worship service and a message from Pastor Scott Boney. This night held different experiences from the normal Thursday gathering with guest pastor, Jared Ellis. “We have a special guest tonight and our worship will be a little longer,” said Crystal see MVMT pg. 8

Possible 2nd Amendment changes BY ANNIE GOODMAN Staff Reporter

When voting comes around, there will be more to vote for than the future leader of our country. One of the other things to vote for is the approval or disapproval of six constitutional amendments. Among these amendments, is the Second Constitutional Amendment. In 1995, Congress passed a constitutional amendment that subjected all rate changes to government approval. This amendment deals with the issue of college tuition and who has the final say in adjustments to it. “A ‘yes’ vote will allow the university management boards, in Southeastern’s case that would be the University of Louisiana System Board, to have the final say on tuition and fee price points,” said Erin Cowser, Executive Director of Public and Governmental Affairs. “It is not necessarily just to be able to raise tuition. A ‘yes’ vote, basically, will return the ability to set tuition to the system boards where it is no longer in the hands, or responsibility, of legislators. A ‘no’ vote would leave it as it is. Where every time a fee or tuition increase is requested, you have to receive a two-thirds vote of the legislature.” Legislators have been trying to get this on the ballot for a long time. “This is a big deal,” said Cowser. “This is something that if it doesn’t pass next week, I doubt that I will see it anytime soon, ever make its way back on the ballot. It’s something that higher education proponents have been trying to get on the ballot for almost 20 years now.” A common concern that arises in response to this proposal is that tuition rates will drastically increase. “One of the things I’ve been hearing a lot in talking to people, is that there is this fear that without the legislative authority, that tuition is just gonna skyrocket even more,” said Cowser. “I guess the best way I’ve come up with to counter that when people share that fear with me is ‘Do students attend college in West Virginia? Do they attend college in Idaho? Do they attend college in Wisconsin?’ They have not priced themselves out of the market. You can’t. You’re see TUITION

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After rekindling a partnership with the Columbia Theatre last spring for “Little Red Riding Hood,” the Missoula Children’s The theatre company based out of Missoula, Montana often puts twists on Theatre returned to prepare and present a production in only one week. Peter Pan played by Joseph DePaula and Wendy classics like “Peter Pan.” Tinker Bell, played by Herress Williams and DePaula Darling played by Destiny Seaberry’s characters were not changed. Names are changed because of copyrights. celebrate her health after suspecting she was poisoned by Captain Hook.

BY LARSHELL GREEN Staff Reporter

Missoula Children’s Theatre, a traveling troupe, recently returned to the Columbia Theatre to direct, cast and present a new version of a classic Disney movie “Peter Pan” in the form of a play over the span of one week. On Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29, the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts presented “Peter and Wendy.” The play and music for the production was pre-written and conceived by Michael McGill and other writers of Missoula Children’s Theatre. Cheryl Cripps of north Louisiana returned to the Columbia Theatre to see her second granddaughter Marlie Catchot, as an ostrich in “Peter and Wendy.” Cripps first traveled to the theatre to see her other granddaughter perform in a dance recital. “It was awesome, it was wonderful, I’m very proud,” said Cripps. “She tried out and we didn’t expect a play for another couple of months, so we were actually surprised that it was so soon.” “Peter and Wendy” was directed by tour actors Matthew Hogan and Jenn Jensen. The pair travels for productions and conducts all of the operations throughout the time allotted. “I came in with no tech experience at all,” said Jensen. They train us really well and send pairs of two all over the country. We do all the show laundry, basic costume

and prop repairs. We put up the set every week, take it down with help from the community, keep everything in order and drive it around.” Natalia Timotina played piano throughout the production and began rehearsals on Wednesday following Monday’s auditions. Assistant Director of “Peter and Wendy,” Averie Avegno, initially heard about the production after her mother saw a post about it on Facebook. The 15-yearold homeschooled student from Ponchatoula came with her sister to audition and made new connections during the production. “Everyone gets together and makes friends and just be a community together,” said Avegno. “It helps everyone bond together. I made several new friends here. I think it’s really amazing that they can get a group of kids together to do a whole production in a week.” The Columbia Theatre previously worked with the Missoula Theatre Company last spring when they presented “Little Red Riding Hood.” “We had them for two years now and then several years ago,” said Executive Director of the Columbia Theatre, Roy Blackwood. “We were excited about the new things they were doing and we really wanted to bring them back.” Blackwood was impressed by the current team’s ability to arrive on last Sunday, conduct auditions on Monday night and begin and continue rehearsals on Monday night throughout the week. He stated that

other acts rarely stay throughout the entire week, but was thankful for the community connection that the production warranted. “This is a good thing for us because their parents or grandparents or siblings like to come, so it’s a real community kind of event,” said Blackwood. “It went really, really well, the Missoula people were just overjoyed with it. It really went beautifully, partly because a lot of these kids have had so much experience and there are other opportunities that they have had to work, so they’ve learned their lines and knew their cues.” The Missoula Children’s Theatre is based out of Missoula, Montana and has been around for about 45 years. “We travel to all 50 states and 17 countries, so it’s been around for a while,” said Hogan. “It started in Montana and now we’ve expanded. The goal of our company is to teach life skills to theatre students.” Jensen believes that the skills acquired with the theatre company are also valuable to non-theatre students. “It’s not even to just teach skills to theatre students,” said Jensen. “It’s to teach life skills to children across the board through theatre, teaching team building, selfconfidence, cooperation and all those things by taking a small commitment time a week and working together to put together a large scale production.” For addditional information, visit lionsroarsnews. com.

P.U.L.L. hosts ‘Thriller’ show Student led debate BY LONDON TAYLOR

BY BRESHON FOSTER Staff Reporter

Project P.U.L.L presented a variety of performers in their annual Culture Shock talent show. The ‘Thriller’ themed show allowed poets, singers and rappers to express themselves on stage . As students gathered together in the Student Union Theater on Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m. for Project P.U.L.L.’s sixth annual Culture Shock, a DJ played tunes that filled the theater. “Our organization Project P.U.L.L. is under a multicultural administration,” said Lela Taylor, Project P.U.L.L. Coordinator. “We try to bring all cultures together by having a talent show that showcases the many cultures we have throughout campus through expressions of singing, rapping and poetry.” “There were dozens of people pouring in the theater I think it’s going to be a big turn out,” said Diamond Lee, freshman biology major. “Its only 6:30 and a lot of people are showing up I came last year, and I enjoyed it so I made sure I came back. I’m excited.” During the show, there was a Juju on that Beat Challenge where six audience members were chosen out of the crowd to participate. The challenge was inspired by the social media dance craze. There were 13 acts with a short intermission in between. The performers were picked from auditions that pg. 2 had taken place earlier in the month. Some auditioned

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in person and some via video email. Staff Reporter “I wasn’t able to make it to the auditions, but I auditioned for the show through video,” said Turbo This year’s presidential debates have sparked up various amounts Geudeaox, a junior marketing major. of opinions from people of all sorts. The university’s Honors and Communication Department have organized a Pre-election Town see CULTURE SHOCK pg. 2 Hall Debate to encourage voting and knowledge of the election. On Nov. 7, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Student Union Ballroom A, the Honors and Communication Department are sponsoring a preelection debate on the Monday before the Election Day for students. Dr. Claire Procopio, associate professor of communication, described the event and the purpose it will serve. “Honor students will launch the event with a get out and vote speech followed by two initial speakers in favor of each of the presidential candidates,” said Procopio. “After their initial opening remarks, two lines will form on either side of the room in front of microphones. Audience members will be able to line up and speak in favor of their candidate. The event will conclude with a straw poll and call to go vote. The purpose of the event is to spark student interest in the 2016 Presidential Election and to give our students an opportunity to engage in public speaking and civic expression.” Dr. Amber Narro, associate professor of communication, mentioned what type of students the event is meant to attract. “Hopefully, we attract communication majors, honors students and students from political science programs,” said Narro. Narro also shared what is done to help put together an event that allows students to voice their opinions in favor of their presidential Breshon Foster / The Lion’s Roar candidate. Malik ”Malik Elijah The Poet” Fland, freshman art major “We voice our opinions through our votes,” said Narro. “We’re presented his poem “Syergy,” at the sixth annual Culture Shock. see ELECTION DEBATE pg. 2

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Reconnect hosts second Farmer’s Market of the semester BY AUSTIN CRADIC Staff Reporter

The second Farmer’s Market of the semester was hosted on campus last week acquiring the most vendors they have had so far. The market took place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was hosted by Reconnect, the university’s student run sustainability organization. It was the largest market the campus has seen thus far, with 23 vendors beating last month’s record of 15 vendors. “Last semester our first one had seven vendors, and this one has 23,” said Alexis Taylor, a senior business major and Vice President of Reconnect. “Huge growth, it really is, and we only did it once a semester. Last semester we did it twice, and this one we are doing it three times. So, we have grown steadily with how often we are doing it. My eventual goal would be to see it every two weeks.” Every semester the Farmer’s Market was run by a Farmer’s Market manager intern who was a student who took that position as a class through the Sociology Department. Their role was to find and communicate with the vendors and the school to ensure that the university has a Farmer’s Market each semester. This semester is a little different because there was no intern. “I was a Farmer’s Market manager CULTURE SHOCK continued from pg. 1 Most of the performers had deep meanings in their performances. Some were just excited to be able to showcase their talents in front of the student body. The talent show gave them the chance to be heard. “The inspiration, first off, was I hadn’t performed on campus before,” said Chambria Harrison, a sophomore communication major. “I kind of wanted to get my name out there also and let people know that I am here.” The audience members at Culture Shock enjoyed themselves and even gained personal inspiration from the performances. “I enjoyed myself,” said Taylor Williams, a freshman athletic training major. “The rapping and the singing was just a nice experience. The performers inspired me to be myself. Just coming on to a college campus can be scary, but I’ve opened up more.” Not only did the crowd find the show as an inspiration, the artists did as well. Some found weak and strong points of their character and performances. “If I could change anything, it would be rememorizing my piece,” said Geudeaox. “I feel that I am a stronger poet when my TUITION continued from pg. 1 providing a service. It’s something you pay money for. Therefore, the university presidents and the systems have to be conscious of that and they very much are. I think our President, Dr. Crain, is very sensitive to that.” Cowser believes the current situation is not helpful. “I think that there is a realization that for whatever well-intended purpose that it was taken away from the systems before, that it’s not of benefit to the residents of the state,” said Cowser. “Obviously, there are budget concerns and constraints, and that would be one thing less on their plate. They’ve got plenty of things to keep them busy at this point when it comes to funding for the entire state.” Cowser also believes that people within the school systems are capable of deciding the tuition rates. “I think there’s an awareness

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The second Farmer’s Market of the semester was held on Wednesday, Oct 26. Originally, the Farmer’s Market was scheduled the third week of the month, but due to Gumbo Ya Ya, the event was rescheduled. The last Farmer’s Market of the semester will be held on Nov. 16. intern last semester, and this semester we didn’t have one, so I just kept going with it,” said Taylor. “The only thing different is that I didn’t have to write the papers. Honestly, I love doing it. It’s my baby. All of Reconnect works with me on it.” Even though there was not an official manager running the market, Reconnect was able to acquire vendors who provided cookies, caramel apples, muffins, beef jerky, jewelry, pottery,

pieces are memorized. My poems help me express the real me.” Project P.U.L.L. changed minor things such as the theme and their way of reaching out to people. “This year we decided to do a ‘Thriller’ Halloween theme,” said La’Sheika Weatherspoon, a junior elementary education major. “The theme was chosen to celebrate Halloween, and it puts people in the holiday spirit with Halloween being right around the corner.” For information on Culture Shock, contact Project P.U.L.L. at seluprojectpull@gmail.com.

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Project P.U.L.L. held multiple performances where students had the chance to showcase their talents. that we have exceptional leaders in higher education systems and at the campus level and that they know their business,” said Cowser. “A lot of the elected officials in Baton Rouge right now, the legislators, come to that position having a successful business background, and they realize that sometimes being a good leader means letting people who know best what they’re doing take care of that themselves.” Currently, Louisiana is one of the only two states that require government approval for tuition adjustment. It is the only one that requires a two-thirds vote. “I just know that this is something that higher education people have been saying for years,” said Cowser. “That the autonomy should be returned to the system level, and it took a lot of sharing information and building the trust relationships with the legislators so that they are comfortable with the fact that this is something that needs to happen.”

jams, produce, pies and live music. With the large amount of competing vendors, they were still able to maintain steady business. “The first time was the best, and each time it got slower,” said Frances Chauvin, the pie vendor who has worked in the Farmer’s Market for two years. “My son teaches history, Tim Chauvin, and he told them if they came and signed those papers right there, he’d give them

“They didn’t know about it,” said Mrs. Chauvin. “It helps them know. Most kids that came out and they got to see what is going on. Just signing my paper, but they also got to see everyone else.” Reconnect will host a final Farmer’s Market for the semester that will be held next month. Anyone interested in joining Reconnect or volunteering for the next Farmer’s Market can contact them at realfoodselu@gmail.com.

Lion Pride Preview day welcomes high school students to campus BY NIKISUN SHRESTHA Staff Reporter

Lion Pride Preview was organized last week to help prospective students gear up for being part of the university in the near future. The event is an opportunity for interested students to visit and get firsthand experience of the university. “Lion Pride Preview is our premiere on campus event to recruit students,” said Mike Rivault, Interim Director of Admissions. “Students come and they get a feel for the campus. They get to eat in the Mane Dish, so they know what the facilities are like. It just gives them kind of a feel of walking around and what it’s gonna be like to be a Southeastern student.” Rivault feels the event is an essential part of the university’s recruiting process. “A lot of students who have already applied come, but a lot of students who have not made their mind up come as well,” said Rivault. “It’s a really important part of our recruiting process.” Daryl Julien, an orientation leader, described his role in the event and feels the preview is an occasion where the university can gain more exposure. “People that are out here are basically seniors at high school,” said Julien. “So I gave tours of Fayard Hall which is the communication and art type of area. I helped around, got things together, talked to students. It’s important because it gets the word out about Southeastern. Basically, what we’re here for is to Nikisun Shrestha / The Lion’s Roar give students ideas of what they’re looking forward to coming to Southeastern.” Lion Pride Preview gave prospective students a chance to visit campus. Assistant The preview had different sessions that reflected different Director of Student Engagement Kyle Gallagher, left, and Campus Activities aspects of the university to the students. Board Coordinator Nick Elliott, right, were two presenters during the event. “We have an opening session that goes over basic information about the university,” said Rivault. “Dr. Crain came and welcomed the students and spreading awareness of the event. everybody this morning. After that, we have sessions of Student “We have a database of students that have expressed interest Life, ROTC, how to pay for college and the Honors program. Those either by going to a college fair or talking to us at their high school,” go on in two different sessions. After that, we do tours and we have said Rivault. “We have a database of thousands of students that we a quick tour that goes just around core part of campus. They just communicate directly with. We are also at recruiting events, we’re get a feel for where most time is spent for most people on campus.” at college fairs, we’re at high schools, we bring a brochure that There were some new additions to this year’s preview. describes all the dates and what this was going to be about.” “We have each academic college open one of their buildings The preview attracted various students. Some of them went for students to look in a classroom and a lab,” said Rivault. “A along with their parents. They were impressed with the event and lot of students who come on tours or come to events want to see also expressed their reason for coming to the university. classrooms. So this year, that’s new. We’re able to open classrooms “Yeah, it was pretty informative,” said Collin DiMaio, a senior to look at, so if they wanna be a nursing major, they get to go in the at Fontainebleau High School. “The staffs were really helpful. It nursing building and just look at a classroom, look at a lab and see was just pretty straight forward. I like how close it is to where I the building itself, same thing for four other colleges.” live.” Rivault also explained the procedures that go towards attracting The next Lion Pride Preview will be held on Friday, Dec. 2. ELECTION DEBATE continued from pg. 1 basically organizing an event that allows students to see how other students feel about the election.” The activities that are in this event include listening to student speakers, participating in the open mic and the audience straw poll. Procopio shared her expectations on what students should get out of the event. “Students should have the opportunity to practice their public speaking skills, to

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two points. So over 150 came last time and it was the best day I’ve had. This morning quite a few have come and it’s been busy.” Shortly after, Chauvin said that over 40 students queued in a line in front of her table waiting to sign the role sheet for her son’s class. After that, some students immediately left while others decided to buy some pies and browse the other vendors.

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model civil civic engagement and to have a voice in the outcome of election 2016,” said Procopio. Procopio gave insight on why she wants students to attend the event. “Students should attend the event from a desire to participate as citizens in the democratic process,” said Procopio. “No doubt, however, some will be motivated by assignments from professors asking them to attend and reflect on what the experience has taught them about campaigns, elections and civic engagement.”

Procopio anticipates that approximately 100 to 150 students will attend the event. She believes that voting is always important. “We sometimes get busy with our lives and mistakenly look at voting as a chore, but the right to vote is a gift,” said Procopio. “Many people living under oppressive dictators and totalitarian systems fight, literally fight wars, for the opportunity to have a say in who leads their nation. We should view voting as a sacred trust and a right of citizenship that we don’t squander.”

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Finding fun in Halloween no matter your age Morgan Ledet Copy Editor

As most people know, Halloween was yesterday which happens to be one of my favorite holidays. A holiday where you get to dress up, eat candy and knock on a stranger’s door saying “trick-or-treat,” and it is so much fun. Well, let’s rephrase that. I used to do all of that stuff and it used to be so much fun. Of course most kids still trick-or-treat, as did I when I was younger, but it comes to a point where you get to be too old. Being little, I loved dressing up and going door to door in whatever costume I had chosen for that year. I always dressed up as a witch or an angel. I always went for the simple costumes, but I still enjoyed dressing up. Just two years ago, I went all out for Halloween. I dressed up as my favorite TV show character, the Evil Queen from “Once Upon A Time.” I had the black pants, black corset, black jacket, black cape and to complete the look, I hair sprayed my hair black. Unfortunately, it took me three times of washing my hair to get the black hairspray out, but I loved it. It was so fun handing out candy to kids that night and just enjoying acting

Remaining positive after life gets you down William Schmidt Editor in Chief

With all the controversial debates going on about social justices, the Presidential Debate and what have you; needless to say, it hasn’t been everyone’s year. Though I have some fond memories, 2016 was not and continues to not be my year when it comes to luck. A couple of weeks ago, I thought it couldn’t get worse and then I ended up breaking my jaw. But, though I tend to be a pessimist by nature, one positive has come out of it. It has shown me once again to get up, keep moving forward and just accept life as it is. Over the last year, I totaled my car, lost a dear friend, dealt with ever going health issues as a diabetic, lost friendships and pretty much dealt with many of the trials most college students may have to go through at some point in their college career. I know I haven’t had it the worst, but it definitely was not the best and now that it is officially the first day of November, I am going to say something I never thought I would say, “Though life may give every reason to be a pessimist, it is okay to have hope for an optimistic future.” I know that when I am done with all the surgeries that I need to get, my history grade will not be where I want it to be. I’ve already felt the pressure of looking at my bank account quickly drop before I even started the procedure on my jaw. Honestly speaking, I have no idea what is going to happen come next year with school, work and my personal life. But, broken bone or not, I will still find the good. I’ve kept some old friends on The Lion’s Roar and made new ones with the new staff reporters hired this semester. I’ve already made lasting memories that I hope I can hold onto, and I’ve been able to get back into theatre through Alpha Psi Omega. APO has made me extremely happy and helped me to escape in another world that mirrors our society when I

needed it the most. I know that I need to focus on my well being, but with all that has happened, bad stuff is always going to happen. Better to find the good or rather as I have learned, make the good happen to you. Being a broke college student, I know that the cost of living is outrageous, especially if you are paying your way through college. But, find time to enjoy just waking up and taking a new breath. For example, I love to travel and I started to look at the best rate I could find with traveling. And now, I will be leaving for Germany at the end of the semester. Doing the math, it is cheaper to spend a month and a half in Germany over the winter break than it would be to go to Disney for just one week. My point is, you can find something you enjoy for a “reasonable” price and then just do it. You aren’t going to get any younger, bills will always be there and no matter how much we try to avoid it, bad stuff happens. It’s unavoidable, so find a way to enjoy life no matter what is going on at the current moment. I could cancel my trip to Germany due to the current circumstances, but what good will that do? At times, we need a break and life sometimes doesn’t even give the best of all people that option. I know that winter break is ahead and finals and research papers are about to become a top concern. Yes, work is important for breaks to pay for college, but you have to enjoy those fleeting moments of time, they will never come back again. On a final note, my mind knows that leaving for a vacation won’t solve all my problems. When I come home, what I left will be there; the social drama and everyday issues that can’t be solved will be waiting as I open my front door. But, I’ll have an adventure in my memory, and who knows, I might even find myself starting the next stage of my life. Everybody goes through stages of life and with a tad bit of optimism, maybe breaking my jaw set the platform for another stage of my life that has nothing but an optimistic future in a world that can have so many bleak moments.

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What fun event can a college student attend on Halloween? I think they have the Halloween Bash Halloween night, 3rd floor. Caitlin Robin Communication, Freshman

I know I’m going to VooDoo Fest. Evan Milioto Business, Junior

I’m probably going to go to school, go home, play some Destiny, maybe put on a costume and go around the neighborhood and that’s it. Henry Tran Criminal Justice, Freshman

No, I’m probably just practicing or got a game. I play basketball. We have our first scrimmage today against Xavier. Chey Stewart Social Work, Senior

I’m probably just going to dress up like a black cat and probably go to the carnival here. Madison Rumfola Chemistry, Freshman

I’m planning on going to the 13th Gate, you feelin’ me? I’ma dress up like the Joker, the black Joker to scare people and probably Oktoberfest. Derek Robinson Business, Senior

As of right now, I don’t even know, but I don’t mind going trick-or-treating. I’ve heard about the trick-or-treating thing they have on the third floor of the student union, and if they have anything else on campus, I might do that. Michael Mason Criminal Justice, Sophomore

We’re doing a thing in our Chemistry class where we’re having a ‘Spooky Lab.’ Meagan Woodard Undecided, Freshman

Take the time of day to journal Amber Grace Garrard Staff Reporter

Among the challenges that college students have, stress and confusion on how to balance life are the first that come to mind. Thankfully, there is a way to organize your thoughts and feelings, which are the roots of stress and imbalance. It’s called journaling. I know what you’re thinking, ‘I don’t have the time to journal.’ Well, to that I say ‘You don’t have time not to.’ Typically, when I think of someone taking care of his or her body, I think of a person who preps and takes time to workout. Making sure they stretch and breathe is part of taking care of themselves while they workout. This is to prevent lactic acid from building up so the muscle can have a full range of motion and do its job. It is no different with your mind and emotions.

So say that stress, which breeds imbalance, is lactic acid. If lactic acid builds up to prevent the muscles from having a full range of motion and doing its job, then similarly if stress is not dealt with, it can lead to impairing your range of motion in your life or how well you can function. If you can’t function well, then you find yourself burnt out like someone who suffered an injury and is forced to take time off to go through physical therapy. Journaling is a way for you to mentally and emotionally stretch. When your life feels chaotic, journaling can help bring order. It forces you to think on why and how you feel about things. If I wanted to get rid of a weed, I would make sure I took care of its roots so it wouldn’t grow back. Journaling, in the same way, can help you realize what is under the surface of your emotions, deeper than you see, so that you can uproot stress, or whatever ‘weed’ is pressing on you. There is a Biblical principal about taking your thoughts captive. Taking your thoughts captive and clarifying your thoughts with the intention of uprooting weeds is important. This is because thoughts control

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feelings, feelings control actions, actions control habits and habits control your life. Journaling and meditation also go together. The combination of the two is like stretching with monitored breathing to prevent lactic acid build up. You journal to get out feelings and clarify thoughts. You should meditate to develop or process your thoughts. So, unless your thoughts and feelings on everything are clarified and in order and you have pristine balance in your life, you can’t afford not to journal. I am at the point where I avoid conversations on how I feel on something if I haven’t processed it. People notice how developed your thoughts are. My parents have actually told me to go journal before because they noticed I couldn’t articulate my thoughts or feelings on something. That is why it is important to journal what you are feeling with no restraint and be 100 percent honest. No one is going to see it but you. From there, chew on your thoughts, and let them be subject to development. You can’t move forward unless you evaluate where you are and are open to change.

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as that character. Last year, I worked on Halloween and I just wore Minnie Ears with my uniform. Opening night for the New Orleans Pelicans was Halloween night. I love my job and it was fun because it was a Pelicans game and I got to see all the kids and some adults dressed up. Seeing and cheering on my favorite sports team on Halloween with my Minnie Ears on was unforgettable. This brings me to yesterday. Monday is production day for “The Lion’s Roar,” so I was in the office all day. I did not let this ruin my fun. I wore my minion onesie to work and even got some other staffers to dress up as well. My point is, why does the fun have to stop when we get older? Okay, no, we cannot go knocking on doors begging for candy, but we can do other things. As we get older, working is important, but if you’re like me, there is always something to do. I am not really into the party scene. I have no issue sitting on the couch in my minion onesie watching “Hocus Pocus” on repeat. That is exactly what I did when I got home from work. Honestly, what is better on Halloween than watching “Hocus Pocus?” Oh wait, nothing. Hahahaha. My advice is to find the fun in Halloween even if you do not like to dress up. There is always something to do even if you just watch movies. Just don’t forget the Pillsbury pumpkin sugar cookies for dessert. Happy Halloween.

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OctubaFest stays true to German roots BY

NATE CALLAWAY

Staff Reporter

Traditionally, Oktoberfest is a 16 day German festival held each year in Munich and Bavaria, which is based around local beer, food and amusement rides. “OcTubafest” is a bit different though. It is two days of tuba and euphonium performances. “OcTubafest” was held Tuesday, Oct. 25 and ran through Wednesday, Oct. 26. The celebration was created in 1974 by a tuba player named Harvey Phillips, in honor of his tuba instructor Bill Bell. It is intended to give the tuba and euphonium the positive exposure it deserves. “Most people’s experience with the tuba is marching band, maybe orchestra,” said Dr. Brian Gallion, lecturer of tuba and euphonium. “They kind of sit in the back of the room and that’s just what they do, and the point of OcTubafest, and other events like it, is to show that

these instruments can play just absolutely stunning, beautiful music.” Gallion began playing the tuba at 11 years old and continued on through marching band in high school and college, but had his first real understanding of the potential for the instrument while in college. “I was a sophomore in college at Tennessee,” said Gallion. “We played a band piece that had a jazz tuba solo, and I got to play the solo. When we were finished, I got to take a bow by myself and that was the moment for me that was like, ‘this is really awesome, and I want to get recognition for playing this instrument.’” Gallion also stated that was the moment that made him want to go look for pieces written specifically for the tuba. The two day long concert series opened with a student solo recital that featured euphonium and tuba students from all over Louisiana and outside the state

including Baton Rouge, Tickfaw, Destrehan and even Commerce City, Colorado. There were two performances held on Wednesday, the first being a student recital, with both a small and large ensemble of six tubas and six euphoniums. The smaller groups consisted of one tuba and euphonium “quatet,” which is called so because the student who arranged all the pieces played had misspelled quartet, and the name stuck. A tuba duet and a euphonium and flute duet were also included. They each performed one different piece, mainly arrangements of more traditional Russian and German pieces. In the second act of the recital, the entire ensemble was brought out and they began with “Fanfare” from the film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.” Then they played a song called “O Magnum Mysterium,” a responsorial chant from the Matins of Christmas. They

played “Adventurers Tale,” a piece written with the intention of giving the audience a sense of being with the adventurer, as Gallion said during the introduction. Later that evening, a solo recital was performed by Gallion entitled “Movie Music for the Tuba.” Included were songs such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz” and “Gabriel’s Oboe” from “The Mission.” All music in the first half was accompanied by piano player, Chuck Effler, director of the Opera and Music Theatre Workshop. In the second half, Gallion played with a CD accompaniment. Gallion is currently working with Professor Christina Molina from the Department of Fine and Performing Arts to create an animation for both works and is aiming to reveal them at Nate Callaway / The Lion’s Roar the Southeast Regional Tuba Tuba students performed during the annual “OcTubafest,” where students and and Euphonium Conference in faculty can showcase their talents with the instruments during the German Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Festival and celebrate the benefits and history of both the tuba and euphonium.

Burns presents political lecture filled with music BY ANNIE

GOODMAN

Staff Reporter

Before starting his lecture, Dr. Joe Burns, a communication professor, held a mock Presidential Election that resulted in a slight preference for Donald Trump. As part of the final week of Fanfare, Burns presented a lecture called “Make the Presidency Rock Again: The Success and Epic Fails of Campaign Theme Songs,” giving a brief history of campaign songs that included lists of the best and worst campaign songs used throughout history. Burns’ lecture was held on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. in Pottle Auditorium, and included Annie Goodman / The Lion’s Roar

Impaired Faculties performed before the opening of Dr. Joe Burns, a communication professor lecture last week. Burns’ lecture centered around the impact of political songs in past elections.

Free arts and crafts show returns BY LARSHELL GREEN Staff Reporter

Local and national vendors of art, including crafts, antiques and collectibles, will be featured during the annual Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days and Crafts Show. The trade days and crafts show will provide a space for art lovers to shop in the center of Ponchatoula and listen to music with free admission. Chairperson of the Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days and Crafts Show and two year board member of the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Judy Vice Berner explained that a variety of food will be available including jambalaya, seafood chicken, funnel cakes and desserts by a dozen vendors. Vendors of arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles,

furniture, repurposed food and face painting will be in attendance. “We feel there is something for everyone of all ages including a petting zoo by the Ponchatoula High FFA,” said Berner. “There is a huge variety of food and merchandise.” Paintings, drawings, woodcraft and fabric will be among the art displayed and will be available for purchase from the artists. “Artists who will be participating include Basem Audeh with a handmade nativity set and crosses, Elrin Fanguy with Louisiana themed acrylic art, photos and graphic designs by Erin Rode-Fiorello, Local Honey by KJ Lodrique, as well as several vendors selling homemade natural soaps, bath products and lotions,” said Berner. The Antique Trade Days

and Crafts Show will take place Friday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 6. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Downtown Ponchatoula Commuter Parking Lot on 109 West Pine Street. LA Chain Gang will perform on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Vida Duet, husband and wife vocalists, will perform on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the 11th year that the trade days and crafts show has been held, originally being postponed in fall 2005 because of Hurricane Katrina. “Trade Days was postponed until March 2006,” said Berner. “It is the only event of its kind and size in the area having been in existence since 2006.” Applications for a vendor or see ANTIQUE pg. 7

Upcoming play hosts auditions BY

ANNIE GOODMAN

Staff Reporter

Auditions for “Why Are You Nowhere,” a play written by Ethan Warren, will be open for anyone who wants to act. This will be the first full staging of the play. Warren is an award winning writer and director. “Why Are You Nowhere” won the 2016-17 Inkslinger Playwriting Competition. The production will be Feb. 14 through Feb. 17, 2017. On Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m., auditions will be held in the Vonnie Borden Theatre. “Anyone interested in audition can come between four and seven to tryout,” said Chad Winters, an instructor of theatre and the director of the production. Anyone who is interested, student or not, is welcome to audition. “The auditions are open to everyone,” said Winters. “I encourage any student interested to come out, and anyone from the community is welcome too.” There are nine parts in the play, all needing to be cast. “All roles are open to be cast,” said Winters. “There are nine parts which are the Grandfather, Grandmother, Mother, Boy, Little Girl, Assistant, Tall Man, Women in Black and Caretaker. The story is full of a lot of fun characters such as the Little Girl who

starts the play mute and only speaks with her hands.” For the audition, individuals are expected to present a monologue to be judged by Winters’ criteria. “I ask that each person who auditions to present a one to two minute comedic or dramatic monologue,” said Winters. People interested in auditioning are expected to commit fully and be available for the rehearsals. “Auditioning for a show takes a lot of dedication, and there will be a strict schedule we follow,” said Winters. “Anyone who auditions should come prepared with any conflicts they might have and put them on their audition form. That allows the director to know if they will be able to cast you. I wouldn’t let conflicts discourage you from auditioning because there is some flexibility when we know of conflicts in advance.” For more insight on the play, those interested can pick up a script from Winters. “Scripts are available to read before the auditions. Come visit my office, Room 136, in D Vickers Hall to get a script,” said Winters. There will be callbacks before Winters makes his final decision. They will be the following day. “I will be having callbacks the next day, Nov. 9, from four until I am ready to cast the show,” said Winters. For more information, contact Winters at Chad. Winters@southeastern.edu.

a performance by his band, Impaired Faculties, beforehand. Throughout the lecture, Burns played a piece of a campaign song and then explained why it was so good or bad. “I really liked that he included all the music so we could actually hear it,” said Sidney West, a junior marketing major. “He made it super interesting and exciting for everyone to watch.” The music was a big hit with the audience because of Burns’ structure of the lecture. “I like how he incorporated the music with it to show examples of the type of music that they used for the elections,” said Brielle Garner, a sophomore

communication major. Burns began his lecture by walking out wearing a pro- Donald Trump shirt, then changed into a pro- Hillary Clinton shirt, then finally settled on a neutral band shirt. This spirit entertained the attendees, while also making the lecture more relatable to them. “I think it was relatable,” said Isabella Vazquez, a junior political science major. “I think it was personal. It was never boring. It kept me on my toes.” Burns’ personality spilled over into his lecture as he added humor to the lecture. “I’m of the opinion it’s gotta see PRESIDENCY ROCK pg. 5

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Angels and Demons singing from heaven and hell BY

ANNIE GOODMAN

Staff Reporter

At their concert Angels and Demons, Southeastern’s Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale added extra levels to their performance. During “Only in Sleep,” performed by the Concert Choir, Sara Cage sang a solo that was favorably received. “I thought that solo was just spectacular,” said Director of Choral Activities, Alissa Rowe. “That was the best she’d ever sung. It was amazing.” For their song “Northern Lights,” the Concert Choir used water glasses and chimes for their accompaniment. This was the most difficult thing for the choir to pull together. “Just trying to figure out how to do it, and then trying to not have your music and making sure the pitches were right,” said Rowe. “It was just a lot, and moving the glasses over here without breaking them, you know, all the little things, but it was great. They loved it.” To make this performance possible, the students put in a lot of time and effort.

“Well, the first group meets four days a week for almost two hours, and this women’s group meets almost twice a week for two hours so four hours for the whole week,” said Rowe. “They’ve been working a lot.” The majority of students in the Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale are vocal majors and are required to join a choir. “They’re in a class and basically the only way I can grade them is on their attendance and concerts,” said Rowe. “We do usually two concerts a semester, and like I said, they sing better when there’s people here rather than when we’re just in class. That was kind of that. They’re all music majors, and as a voice major, they have to be in choir if they’re full time. We have a couple minors in the Women’s Chorale, but not in the Concert Choir.” However, students do not have to be music majors to join the choirs. Although the Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale are made up of many individual singers, they both sang with

one voice. “I loved the fact that we were breathing together and singing as one group and really in it together,” said Lauren Gibson, a senior music major with a concentration in vocal education. “The unity of it, of creating one sound and sending a message to the audience.” As a graduating senior, Gibson was the undergraduate conductor for the Women’s Chorale and got to conduct “Angele Dei” by James Baas. Rachel Davis was the undergraduate conductor for the Concert Choir and conducted “Crucifixes” and “Angele Dei” by Susan Labarr. Both choirs featured a student playing an instrument in one of their songs. The Concert Choir had Logan Pace play trumpet for their song “The Trumpet Sounds Within-A My Soul,” and the Women’s Chorale had Adrian Harabaru play cello for their song “O Magnum Mysterium.” The Women’s Chorale ended the evening singing “Will the Circle be Unbroken” which featured a trio comprised of Hannah Turner, Elizabeth Langley and Claire Putnam.

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Southeastern’s Concert Choir of male and female music majors, sung songs about angels and demons at their Angels and Demons choir concert, as a part of their choir class. The concert choir and woman’s chorale each featured an instrument. For this song, the girls came off the stage and formed a circle around the audience. Gibson was awed with the performance and getting the

opportunity to conduct. “It was unbelievable,” said Gibson. “Music has the ability to bring forth so many emotions and unite so many people. It is

just an indescribable feeling to be the one up there helping create that music and leading that group and it was just wonderful.”

Audience prepared to question Link BY

MAKAYLA ABNEY

Staff Reporter

Author Kelly Link came to the university to answer questions and let English students, as well as dual enrollment students from surrounding areas, get more insight to understand her stories and who she is. Link is the author of “Get in Trouble,” which was the required reading for freshman and dual enrollment English classes. During the Q&A on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m., David Hanson, Head of the English Department, introduced Link to the crowd. “This is the most interesting Common Read author I think we have had,” said Hanson as he opened the Q&A seminar. The students attending knew of her before she was on stage. “I am excited to see what she looks like Makayla Abney / The Lion’s Roar because I am expecting her to look different, Common Read Author Kelly Link visited the campus to clear up perceptions and only because her stories are weird,” said questions about herself and elements of her book that students read this se- Shelby Gideon, a freshman nursing major. mester, “Get In Trouble,” a combination of short stories with various genres. “I am mostly here for the bonus though.”

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PRESIDENCY ROCK continued from pg. 4 be more than a lecture,” said Burns. “I’m gonna get people to come, and I’m gonna be on a stage. Things have to happen. If I could use pyrotechnics, I would. That’s why we had the music to begin with. It’s gotta be more. I adore this. There’s

Link has accomplished a lot throughout her career and she touched on a few of her accomplishments in the introduction about herself. Link and her husband started a production company that produces five to 10 books a year. In the introduction, she discussed that she really enjoys having side projects separate from her writing career. Students that attended the Q&A had questions ready to ask Link so that they could get clarity from the author. “I want to know why her stories use weird elements and are confusing,” said Sarah Haltom, a freshman nursing major. The idea that Link uses confusing elements was evident throughout her stories. This Q&A was created to get students involved and get answers to their questions. The expectation English students had was to not get the answer they wanted, but to get a resolution out of Link. “I kind of expect no direct answers,” said Ashley Ghawaly, a dual enrollment student from Ponchatoula High School. “I expect her to beat around the bush. I think she is not

nobody who likes the spotlight more than me.” With the election coming up, Burns wanted to show students that campaign songs have always been around and to show the shift in behaviors of current political candidates. “A thing I like to push to my students, what I tried to push with Martin Van Buren, “it’s

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going to answer all of our questions directly because she wants to keep the mystery surrounding them.” Along with the confusion in her stories, Link also addressed the mystery they create for the readers. She explained to the audience how it was more enjoyable for her to write a mystery with fictional aspects than a “boring original story.” After the interactive Q&A was over, Link decided to share a ghost story with the audience. The ghost story happened to a friend of hers, and she thought it would be a fun note to end the lecture on. Once everyone filed out of the Student Union Theater, a few students proceeded to explain how they enjoyed the clarity the Q&A provided. “I appreciated how she puts her personal feelings into her story to make the audience feel more a part,” said Rowdy Starkey, a freshman business major. “Also in the Q&A, she made it feel personal. She’s very creative, and just hearing her talk made me like her even more.”

never been this bad. These two people hate each other, ‘Oh please, it has been this bad from the get go.’” Burns opened with his band and brought his children out on stage before, played music, made jokes throughout and even had a balloon drop at the end of his lecture. “I always heard that he’s

really good with giving out lectures and stuff and I never got the chance to experience him doing so,” said West. “I finally had free time in my schedule. I thought it was really interesting because no one pays attention to what songs politicians use when they walk in, so I thought it was really informative. I liked it.”

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Championship hopes still alive BY AMBER GRACE GARRARD Staff Reporter

The Lady Lions soccer team had two reasons to be excited for their win against Nicholls. It was the soccer team’s senior day and also the game that decides whether the Lions would move on to the Southland Conference. This would have been the last game for the seniors to play at the university if they did not land a victory over Nicholls in Strawberry Stadium this past Friday at 7 p.m. “It’s the last chance for seniors to get to play at home in front of our fans so it’s just special because of the time and the effort they put in over the years to culminate into one night that is made for them,” said interim coach Matt Muia. Before the game officially started, the seniors were honored on the field. “That was a jersey ceremony for the girls where they just got a chance to be recognized for their efforts and for their time and for building the legacy we have here and being a part of that,” said Muia. “It’s just for them to have their moment and to be with their family and share that time with them.” The team hopes to continue building their legacy of winning another Southland Conference Championship. “We’re going back to the conference tournament,” said Muia. “This will be four years in a row for these girls so it’s really a special thing for them. They’ve won two out of the three so they could be the first class to win three out of four ever in Southeastern history.” The Lady Lions kept Nicholls from making it on the scoreboard and broke their three-game losing streak by winning 3-0. Senior goalkeeper Hope Sabadash’s saves helped the Lions keep Nicholls from making

four goals. Sabadash could not have been more excited for the win to move on to the Southland Conference. She grabbed a Canadian flag at the end of the game and danced around with it. “It’s only right to go out on a win, especially with this team,” said Sabadash. “Four years, two championships, it’s definitely well deserved. So, hopefully we’re going for the third.” This will be Sabadash’s last season with the Lady Lions because she will be graduating. “I’m going to miss everybody, miss college soccer and hopefully move on and hopefully go pro in January,” said Sabadash. Another senior that helped with Friday’s win was Casey Peacock who has been on the team for five years. “This is my fifth year,” said Peacock. “I sat out for two injuries. I have been through a lot here, and obviously these girls are my best friends. I love them to death.” Along with being excited for their win and hoping to win another tournament, Peacock shared what kind of legacy she wants to lead after being like an older sister to her teammates. “I hope I’ve made an impression on my teammates,” said Sabadash. “I have been a leader for a few years now since I am the oldest girl. Hopefully I just see I left my mark and showed some of the younger girls what it takes. That even going through adversity and stuff, how you can make it through and come out on top.” Peacock did this by playing with all she has as soon as she could get out on the field after her injuries. “You can still compete and do your best, even when the world is caving in on you,” said Peacock. Muia wanted to recognize some of the other

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Sophomore midfielder Christina Cutura battles Nicholls freshman Kristy Helmers for the ball. The seniors of the Lady Lions team were honored prior to the start of the last game in Strawberry Stadium and clinched their fourth straight trip to the Southland Conference Tournament. players that stood out during the game including senior Amber Lasher. “Amber Lasher played an unbelievable game for us tonight,” said Muia. “Just a huge role player, completely unselfish, she really stepped up and really took one for the team tonight and fought for us.” Other seniors who will be playing their last season here at the university along with Lasher, Sabadash and Peacock are Casey Jeanfreau, Lauren Lorentz, Katie Noonan and Marisa Rodrigues. The Lady Lions will play Houston Baptist in the first round of the Southland Conference Tournament Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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Lions stomped by Bears’ defense BY JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter

The Lions lost their game against the Central Arkansas Bears and their number one conference ranked defense 45-10. This loss ended the Lion’s three game winning streak and reduced their record to 4-4 overall and 4-2 in the conference play. The loss was the most one-sided defeat at home for the Lions since they lost to McNeese in 2003, 58-20. “In the first half we made some crucial mistakes,” said Head Coach Ron Roberts. “Turnover after turnover and fumbled returning the opening kickoff. I thought we were in the ballgame, but we hurt ourselves quite a bit. In the second half, they just flat out dominated us in every phase.” The Lions wore their gold jerseys that Saturday, Oct. 29. It was also their Hall of Fame Game, where at halftime all of the Hall of Fame inductees introduced three new inductees on the field. The offense produced only 161 total yards and four turnovers, two of them being interceptions thrown by senior quarterbacks Justin Alo and Jonathan Rhodes / The Lion’s Roar D’Shaie Landor. The two quarterbacks shared time The three game winning streak has ended and now the Lions have just three games left to try and finish the season above under center due to Alo’s injury. “They pretty much dominated us upfront,” .500. The injury situation at quarterback with Justin Alo continues to be a problem for the Lions. said Roberts. “With 4-13 on third down and four

turnovers, that’s a combination of being outplayed and not executing. I thought we had shot, but then Alo goes down and that kinda killed it, but it is not just that. They whipped us on both sides of the ball.” The Bears had 495 yards on offense and controlled the ball for over 40 minutes. The only touchdown for the Lions came off a blocked punt in the third quarter by freshman defensive back Kijuan Lee and then returned by freshman defensive back Jacorey Fuller. “It gave us a little energy, but we need to capitalize on those type of plays,” said sophomore running back Julius Maracalin. “The plan was to get at least ten points in that quarter and we didn’t get ten points.” The game started off scoreless with the defense holding the Bears off until the second quarter. Senior defensive back Max Lyons led the team with 15 tackles. “The defense played well,” said Maracalin. “We should have capitalize off of them, but we didn’t.” The Lions will head to San Antonio to face Incarnate Word on Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m. The team will be looking to put the loss behind them as they prepare for the final three games of the season. “We got to move forward,” said Maracalin. “That game is over. We got to put that in the past and keep playing hard.”

Community shows off at Gumbo Cook-Off BY REGINA PERGOLA Staff Reporter

Gumbo Cook-Off during tailgating had a diverse audience of students, graduates, local people and, of course, gumbo. Gumbo Cook-Off was part of the Gold Day tailgate before the Lions home game against the Central Arkansas Bears. The tailgaters were able to taste the gumbo made by the competitors and support the chefs by making monetary donations. These donations were used to judge the Fans Choice Award Winner. Brian Shirey, market manager at Kajun 107.1, was a participating chef in the 10th annual Gumbo Cook-Off. “We tailgate in front of Dyson Hall, we’re Northshore broadcasting, a local news station,” said Shirey. “We always do a two and a half hour tailgate show and whatever the event is, we participate in. The Gumbo Cook-Off and Homecoming, we do it up a little extra. All of our employees and all our customers come and hang out. We get a lot of students coming through.” Fan choice winner, Richard Moran, prior to the winners’ announcement, explained his and his wife, Janet Moran’s, previous involvement with the Gumbo Cook-Off. Regina Pergola / The Lion’s Roar “We do it every year since they first started it,” said Moran. “Janet Two time Gumbo Cook-Off winner, Janet Moran, tastes her competing gumbo. won the first year they held it. This is my first year entering it.” Moran, 2005 I.T. alumnus, was competing against his wife, Music This year, Moran competed against her husband, Richard Moran, who went on Alumni Association President, Janet Moran, for the first time during to win the Fan’s Choice Award based on the amount of funds raised at his table. the 10th annual gumbo competition. Jenafay Foster, an alumnus, expressed her love for tailgating tailgating, people she knew would come up and say hello. and the significance it held for her. She enjoyed herself by the 2015 “Today was gold day,” said Foster. “I’ve got my gold hat. It’s just Gumbo Cook-Off winner’s stand. wonderful. I love it. It’s just great.” “Tailgating with them is so much fun,” said Foster. “The first Janet Moran, who had won the first Gumbo Cook-Off, reminisced tailgate I ever did was here and I loved it.” her previous gumbo competing years while expressing her current Foster was able to reconnect with many people she knew around appreciation for the football team. Friendship Circle. “It was very humbling,” said Janet Moran. “I don’t eat seafood, “It is so much fun and everyone is so nice and you see people you and so for my seafood gumbo to win was a big deal, I thought. I won haven’t seen in years,” said Foster. “You get to see all these people the paddle twice. I’m here to enjoy the game and support my lions. you know, but from a long time ago. You see past coaches and that’s Win or lose, I’m always a supporter.” really all fun. It’s a good thing.” see GUMBO pg. 8 She also represented the Lions in her gold gear. As she was

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Exhibition play begins with large victory BY NIKISUN SHRESTHA Staff Reporter

The Lions’ men’s basketball team won 81-53 against SouthernNew Orleans in their first exhibition of the upcoming 2016-17 season. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, the Lions displayed a fluctuating performance that displayed some flashes of brilliance, but left with some room for improvement. “It was good to get started against somebody else and certainly appreciate Southern University of New Orleans coming up and they battled us there for a while,” said Head Coach Jay Ladner. “I think our size probably took over a little bit there in the second half. There’s some good things and there’s obviously some things that we got to address.” The coach pointed out particular aspects of the Lion’s game as major causes for concern. “I’m very concerned about our rebounding, our lack of toughness, lack of grid on the boards,” said Ladner. “A lot of careless fouls. A lot of fouls because of poor fundamentals. There’s some rules emphasis this year that we got caught on that we are working hard on practice. As the game got faster, we revert back to some very poor fundamental habits.” Ladner wanted the players to take this game as an opportunity for the players to reflect on where they stand and to improve from here on. “Now they’ll have an opportunity to see realistically what we are trying to prepare them to do,” said Ladner. “We only had six assists at the half that was a concern, finished with 18. I’m concerned with the amount of turnovers. We turned the ball over 18 times, most of them unforced, again go back to poor fundamentals. If, like the coaches, they look at themselves and look at the team in a constructively critical way, then we have a chance.” This game gave Ladner the opportunity to test his squad depth as he gave opportunity to all new players and the squad members to play in the game. “Not only do we have a lot of new faces, I felt it was important in tonight’s game to get all of our guys in there by halftime,” said Ladner. “I wanted to get those guys in there, give them a little taste of it, get them in there the second time.” Ladner was pleased with the performances given by his players senior forward Jordan Capps and junior guard Davon Hayes, but expects more out of them in the future. “He did a good job staying big and strong, taking it up tough,” said Ladner on Capps’ performance. “I thought he did a better job

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The men’s basketball team displayed a solid performance as they returned to the University Center to treat fans with their first exhibition game. Last season, the Lions finished in the second round of the Southland Conference Tournament losing to the number four seeded Houston Baptist. of chasing rebounds in the second half rebounding out of his area, rebounding like he’s supposed to and is capable of. He’s capable of getting double doubles every night and he should.” On his reunion with Hayes, whom Ladner coached in high school, Ladner thought he gave a solid first impression, but wants more out of him. “I’m proud to say we go way back,” said Ladner. “He played for me in high school. I thought he got off to a good start for somebody playing his first game. He’s a gifted jumper, a gifted athlete. I want to see him play with a little bit more passion out there and be more involved in all areas of the game.” Hayes thought his first experience for the Lions was not different from his previous experiences, but admitted to getting off to a slow start. “I was trying to slow myself down,” said Hayes. “It’s my first game back after a long time. I was trying to slow down and get in the

rhythm of things, just get my teammates involved. I feel like when I’m playing for my high school. You change just a little bit, a little bit tougher, but everything’s been regular. It’s been fun.” Capps said he felt more at ease in the second season as a Lion and wants to influence his team’s performance in the future. “I’m more comfortable ’cause it’s my second year,” said Capps. “I know what Coach Ladner likes to do, what he doesn’t like to do. It’s really about not just me, but the team. If I feel comfortable, I wanna make them feel comfortable. This is a learning process for everyone. I feel like every time I’m aggressive, it kind of sparks the team. We just get a lot of energy from that. I guess that’s my strength, rebounding and being on the block and stuff like that.” Ladner spoke about the new recruits and the changes in the university’s recruiting system. see BASKETBALL pg. 8

Spooky softball facility raises funds BY AUSTIN CRADIC Staff Reporter

This Halloween season kicked off with crawling dead girls, a killer clown and an appearance by fictional serial killers Jason and Michael Myers at the Lady Lion’s first annual Softball Haunted House Fundraiser. The haunted house took place over two weekends on Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 from 7-11 p.m. at the Softball Indoor Facility located on North Campus next to the Textbook Rental store, which was transformed into a haunted house. Patrons of the haunted house ranged from all age groups. “I just didn’t take it that seriously at first,” said Jodi Scaffidi, a senior communication major. “I didn’t think it was going to Austin Cradic / The Lion’s Roar be set up as well as it was. I was kind of The Softball Indoor Facility proved to be as scary as a haunted house and the impressed.” softball team put it to good use for their haunted house fundraiser. The softball The haunted house was located on a team has been very active in fundraisers before the start of the season. side of campus that is not normally visited. ANTIQUE continued from pg. 4 artist are accepted based on the limits of the location of the trade days and crafts show. Berner views the event as a gateway to promote the local area, businesses and artists, as well as to welcome vendors from other locations such as Ponchatoula, Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Wisconsin, Arkansas and Tennessee. “Trade days is a major event to attract people to Downtown Ponchatoula and the surrounding area,” said Berner. “It allows individuals to sell their wares whether old or new, including crafts, vintage, art, repurposed, etc. Many are family-owned small businesses and home based businesses.” For more information, contact the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce at 985-386-2536, visit their website ponchatoulachamber.com or their Facebook page at Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce.

However, people still found their way there, especially on the first Saturday after Homecoming. “The Homecoming crowd after the football game poured in here and it was pretty good and pretty steady,” said Head Coach Rick Fremin. The haunted house was run by the softball team with cooperation by the team members and friends and family of the team in order to raise money for the team. The members brought together supplies and costumes from home in order to make it all happen. With this being their first time, the head coach was not sure what the feedback would be at first. “It has been pretty good,” said Fremin. “I think the rating we’ve kind of gotten back on reviews on a one of 10 scale, it’s about an eight, so with a first year haunted house, we’re pretty pleased with that. Multiple people have said that.” There was a large collaboration on part

of the team as well. Along with bringing together the supplies and working the doors, most of the members took place in the haunted house as playing some of the characters as well. “I had a clown mask on and I waited until the end and I scared everybody, like gave the last scare,” said freshman pitcher and infielder Ali McCoy. “Everybody was freaking out. It was funny.” There was a lot of interaction with the patrons attending the event as well. Families and college students alike were running out of the house screaming. “I didn’t think it was going to be that scary, but I was wrong,” said Devyn Alford, a sophomore nursing major. “There was some crawling girls, something with a chain saw and something with a knife.” The spring season for the softball team starts again next year. The first game is on Saturday, Feb. 11 against Army at home in North Oak Park.

Muia keeps the ball rolling BY JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter

Interim coach Matt Muia is at the head of the soccer program after the departure of eighteen year Head Coach Blake Hornbuckle. “Hornbuckle is no longer with the university,” said Director of Sports Information Kemmler Chapple. “Matt Muia will be our

interim coach for the remainder of the season. We will have a national search the permanent replacement at the end of the season.” Muia has no previous head coaching experience at the collegiate level, but has coached

club and youth soccer. Before coming to the university, Muia was a volunteer assistant coach for the Florida Atlantic staff from 2013 to 2015. “We are excited about the future of our soccer program,” said Director of Athletics Jay

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Interim coach Matt Muia helped Lady Lions to be the fifth seed in the Southland Conference Tournament. They will attempt to win their second straight SLC title.

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