The Lion's Roar 01/24/2017

January 24, 2017 Volume 88, Issue 16

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Campus Life Page 2

Opinions Page 3

Arts & Entertainment Page 4

Sports Page 6

Community honors MLK

News Page 8

TOPS, state budget cuts put pressure on students

Alpha Phi Alpha inspires hope while celebrating legacy of the influential civil rights leader

By Nathaniel Callaway Staff Reporter

Last Wednesday, Jan. 18, members of the Kappa Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Office of Multicultural and International Student Affairs held the annual remembrance to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event began with a candlelight processional beginning at the Pennington Student Activity Center leading all the way to the third floor of the Student Union. Fraternity brothers from across the state as well as student, faculty and members of the community attended the event, with the line at one point stretching the entire length of Louisiana Hall. All the while they chanted “united we stand, divided we fall,” holding candles and led by brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha holding a portrait of King.

Throughout the night, different participants showed their respect of and inspiration by King. They read poems, gave speeches and sang songs in his honor, proving that he is as important now as he ever was. Students from all walks of life came out that night for many different reasons.

“For me personally, my grandparents were around his time and they actually were working for the school system in Jefferson Parish,” said Claraion Hill, a sophomore early education major. “He wasn’t allowed to put his name on anything because he was an African-American teacher.

And so, it means a lot that I get to do all the things I can do now because of what they did.”

The speaker for the night was Brandon Lewis. Lewis is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha in Baton Rouge. He is also a local folk artist, has served as a regional chairman for the Miss Black and Gold Pageant and recently fulfilled the lead role in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” During his speech, he also shared what King meant to his own generation.

Opinions abound for uptick in violent crime

By Annie Goodman Staff Reporter

In 2016, Hammond set a new record of six murders. Violent crimes of this sort have increased in recent years. There are plenty of potential causes people in the community point to for this.

Some believe this increase may be due to idleness.

“It might be a lack of stuff to do in Hammond,” said Arkeith White, a junior computer science major. “Maybe they need to have more activities to take part in Hammond. Give them something to do.”

Some feel it is caused by disproportionate priorities in law enforcement.

“I feel like the police are more worried about tracking down the students who are drinking under age and are more worried about bars and everything going on, since we’re a college campus, instead of what’s actually a real incident around campus,” said Haley Natal, a freshman business administration major.

Others believe our 45th president is the cause.

“I’m really not sure,” said Joseph Dixon, a junior criminal justice major. “I guess I’m gonna say Trump.”

Regardless of what may be causing the increase, students are starting to see dangers in Hammond.

“Recently, the crime has gone up since I’ve been here,” said Natal. “First day of my first semester, someone was raped on campus. The week before that, someone got stabbed in the Walmart parking lot during the

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Alpha Phi Alpha brothers pose for pictures while carrying a portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The brothers prepared to lead a candle lit procession from the Pennington Student Activity Center to the ballroom on the third floor of the Student Union. The night ended with the different speakers and presenters calling those in attendance to fight for equality of all people.

“There was a cry for a leader, in this age of history called for a modern day Moses,” said Lewis. “Before King’s, there were many Moseses. Numerous men and women who began the fight for equality, those who took up the baton of justice in search of a finish line. Their works of literature meant to uplift the souls of this century.”

Lewis went on to talk about how much King should mean to this present generation.

“This generation, which is still reaping from the harvest of their labor,” said Lewis, “I am very fortunate to have been raised by a parental unit which consisted of several people who were adults during this time in history.

King’s legacy is more than the “I have a dream” speech.

It is more than the march on Selma. It is more than the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The biggest part of his legacy is the amount of hope he gave the people. You see when you have some hope in your heart you can move mountains.”

These philosophies and ideals were echoed throughout the night.

“There is a little tree planted on a little hill and on that tree hangs the most influential character that ever came in this world.” The opening video said, with audio of King’s speech, “But never feel that that tree is a meaningless drama that took place on the stages of history. Oh no, it is a telescope through which we look out into the long vista of eternity and see the love of God breaking forth into time.”

Over six million dollars have been cut out of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students budget for over 4,000 students that are enrolled.

Students and their families may struggle with the financial situation as there is an estimated $1,700 deficit per student.

“When costs rise, there is always a possibility that students and their families cannot assume the additional financial responsibilities,” said Erin Cowser, Executive Director of Public and Governmental Affairs.

The difference in the financial aid is more significant in the 2017 spring semester than it was in the 2016 fall semester.

Students received 93 percent of their TOPS for the previous fall semester, and only received 41.8 percent in the spring semester.

This is one of many budget cuts that the university has faced recently, and will not be the last. see TOPS pg. 6

Lions win against HBU on C.A. Core Day

By Nikisun Shrestha Staff Reporter

The Lions extended their winning streak at home to 16 games and got their best conference start 5-2 since the 2004-05 season after registering a victory against Houston Baptist University at C.A. Core Day. On Saturday, Jan. 21, five players got double figure points to inspire a second half comeback for the Lions after they trailed Houston Baptist by five points in the first half.

“We just played Houston Baptist a very big, physical basketball team compared to us and very well-coached and they beat us at Houston Baptist,” said Nikisun Shrestha/ The Lion’s Roar Head Coach Jay Ladner. “We Junior forward Eddy Polanco battles to keep the Lions in the hunt for a second half comeback. This victory against Houston knew it was going to be a war.

Baptist University ensures the unbeaten record at home for the Lions stays intact.

We prepared for that. We knew from the opening tip. I don’t

think, this year, our players have been as locked in as they were tonight, and I was very proud of them.”

Ladner credits the determination of his players for the win, which was their first against this opposition after three straight losses to them on previous occasions.

“They battled, they played together,” said Ladner. “You couldn’t doubt their effort and their competitiveness and their pride. They gritted. It was a tough, hard-fought basketball game against a determined team that was desperate themselves to get a win, and they came in and gave us their best shot.”

The victory also was a payback for the Lions, who faced their first conference loss of this see LIONS BASKETBALL pg. 7

Bourgeois awarded NASPA fellowship

By Morgan Ledet Editor In Chief

When beginning college, Neil Bourgeois was a music education major. Now a senior communication major and a leadership intern in the Office of Student Engagement, Bourgeois was selected for the Undergraduate Fellows Program which is sponsored by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. This program was intended to help students with future careers in Student Affairs and Bourgeois is prepared to take on this program.

“I am looking forward to the experience I will get from this program,” said Bourgeois. “I am excited to learn more about the profession of Student Affairs.”

Bourgeois will work under his current mentor Director of the Office of Student Engagement Dr. Pamela Rault.

“Dr. Rault has had a key part in me being where I am now and will continue to help me grow and prepare for graduate school and a future in the profession,” said Bourgeois. “She is always there to give me advice and help look at things like a Student Affairs professional would.”

Bourgeois is looking into a future in Student Affairs see CRIME pg.2 and is looking to attend graduate school for Student

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“I have to go to graduate school to pursue a career in Student Affairs,” said Bourgeois. “I do have hopes of getting my doctorate in leadership eventually. I am looking at multiple schools, but University of Arkansas is at the top of my list.”

Bourgeois believes that his current leadership position will assist with a future career in Student Affairs.

“I don’t know where I would like to work, but I do know I would like to work with Greek Life or Student Leadership,” said Bourgeois.

As his current mentor, Dr. Rault has already been a part of Bourgeois’ journey but he already plans on learning more.

“I hope to gain a better understanding of what it takes to be in Student Affairs,” said Bourgeois. “I hope I will get more knowledge and experience, so I can stand out against other applicants when applying graduate school.”

Bourgeois started college with a different idea in mind than Student Affairs.

“I did not see myself doing this when I first got to Southeastern,” said Bourgeois. “I started off as a music education major with plans to be a high school band director. I believe that everything happens for a reason and that I am meant to work in Student Affairs.”

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The Graduation Application deadline for Spring 2017 is Wednesday, February 15.

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Students present Study Abroad hosts spring interest fairs anti-litter programs

By Regina Pergola Staff Reporter

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The Office of International Initiatives presented an informative fair for students interested in the upcoming Study Abroad programs. Students are able to travel to a variety of places such as London, France, Panama and Costa Rica. During the trips, students are eligible to receive credits and expand their cultural knowledge.

By Regina Pergola Staff Reporter

The Study Abroad program recently was promoted in the Student Union Breezeway.

There are a variety of programs, from criminal justice to biology to business. At the fair, which was hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 18 and 19, there was information given to interested students.

“The deadline is February 16th, so that’s why we’re pushing this today and tomorrow and also at the first of the month and by Valentine’s Day,” said Dr. Lucia Harrison, Director

of the Office of International Initiatives.

Harrison described why they were hosting the Study Abroad Fair and what was offered at the table outside the bookstore.

“We are promoting the study abroad, which is a wonderful way for students to receive credit and study in a different setting and open their mind,” said Harrison. “Hopefully, to have a good knowledge of the culture, the classes we offer and the different programs the different campus where we have programs. Just basic information.”

Hannah Furlan, a graduate

assistant who helped students that stopped by the table, expanded on what the table had to offer.

“Just some general information like how to apply, and where to find some of the resources online of the paperwork that you have to fill out,” said Furlan.

Furlan has not yet been on a study abroad trip but likes promoting it and expressed her desire to attend one of the future programs.

“I personally haven’t, but I’ve always wanted to,” said Furlan. “It hasn’t worked out for me yet, but I do hope to one day

Library plans spring events

By Breshon

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Staff Reporter

The Sims Memorial Library and The Friends of Sims Library plan fundraising events to offer daily users of the library more resources and equipment.

They announced what to look forward to for the spring semester.

“Every event we do is to benefit the users of the library,” said Director of Sims Library Eric Johnson. “Whether we buy subscriptions or we buy other equipment.”

The Friends of Sims Library is a group of people in the community who backup and support the Sims Memorial Library by putting on events and fund raising functions.

The Friends of Sims Library and the Columbia Theatre for

the Performing Arts will join together to host a new event.

“The Friends of Sims Library and the Columbia Theatre will be putting on a cabaret,” said Johnson. “The event will feature a singer and her accompanist. We are really looking forward to this new event and if it’s a success, who knows it may be back next year.”

This semester, the library will be hosting its regular traditional spring events such as the memorial tea, National Library Week and the normal author readings.

Johnson believes that students can benefit from attending the events.

“Students can benefit a lot from these events,” said Johnson. “There are a variety of events, some are entertaining, some are informational and

some are both. Students can also have the opportunity of hearing different authors talk about their work, and they also have the opportunity to get lots of cheap books for cheap prices.”

The library looks forward to building a stronger relationship with its users this semester.

“We are trying to connect a dialogue with our library users,” said Angie Balius, Reference Outreach and Instructional Media Librarian.

“We want to see what they need and what they want. They can either walk in and pitch a suggestion or write us on one of our social media pages.”

For more information on event dates and time, follow the library on Twitter @ SimsLibrary or follow them on Facebook @SimsLibrary.

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to be able to go.”

There are 11 upcoming programs in 2017. The trips go to London, France, Panama, Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Spain and Costa Rica.

The programs go up to four hours credit. Students travel with professors. Applicants are interviewed by the faculty coordinator of the program that they want to go on before turning in the Study Abroad application and the $100 deposit. Once the application is complete, the student will need to submit passport copies, photos and see STUDY ABROAD pg. 7 CRIME continued from pg. 1 day. Then, a week after the girl had gotten raped, someone’s phone had gotten stolen and she was held at knifepoint. I mean, I haven’t had any incidents, but it is kind of sketchy walking around campus at night.”

However, many students consider Hammond to be a safe place.

“I don’t see many problems out here or don’t really hear about them so much,” said Dixon.

A lot of students have not experienced the effects of violent crime.

“Yes, I think Hammond is a really safe place to live,” said White. “None of the people I know, nor do I, ever run into trouble or feel unsafe anywhere in Hammond really.”

However, some have been exposed to threatening encounters.

“When I came home one night, three guys were walking around,” said Natal. “I didn’t think anything

The anti-litter education program that Anette Kirylo, former Executive Director of the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center, began with the help of faculty and students is being reinstated. In early 2015, Tangipahoa Parish in league with public schools, the university and the Discovery Center, initiated the anti-litter awareness program for schools.

Dr. Christopher Beachy, the head of the department of biological sciences, was contacted by Kirylo, and assisted her in her program. He described Kirylo as the driving force behind the program.

“She worked really hard,” said Beachy. “She was a ball of energy. That place looks good now because of her.”

The university was involved as its biology department assisted the program. Beachy stated that Kirylo spoke to him about volunteers.

“She had built this litter education program,” said Beachy. “It looked pretty neat.

She called me out of the blue or sent me an email saying ‘You might be able to give us some volunteers.’ I said ‘How many do you need?”’

A group of graduate students chose to volunteer a presentation at the Discovery Center. Beachy admitted that he asked his classes to help, and provided them with an alternative exam for motivation.

“I took my graduate class and I said ‘Guys I don’t like to force any of you to do anything. of it and was just walking. As soon as a cop came around the corner, they sprinted away and ran. I thought ‘well okay, that’s not good.’ Then as soon as the cop disappeared, they turned around and started walking back towards me, I started sprinting. I had to run into my dorm and lock myself in.

They started stalking around the building the rest of the night, so we called the cops, and they were gone after that.”

Just as there are multiple people to place blame on, there are numerous suggestions to solve the issue.

Dixon believes the solution lies in preventing the crime.

“We should focus more on crime control,” said Dixon. “Focus more on preventing it.”

White thinks we should provide the community with a way to keep busy.

“I think we need to build more activity centers,” said White. “Give people more stuff to do.”

However, others feel the Hammond police need to

But hey, I’ve got an idea,’” said Beachy. “‘If you guys want to skip the exam and take your grade as is, you can if you do this program.’ So, a bunch of graduate students showed up to help her. It was a lot of kids, and it was that program. They’re graduate students, and I know they liked it. And that was all I ever heard about it. It looked really awesome, and it reached out to a bunch of schools.”

When Anette Kirylo and her husband, Dr. James Kirylo, a former education professor and faculty senate president, parted ways with the university, the program was left unattended.

Now Tangipahoa Parish Councilman Trent Forrest wants to revive the program.

According to the education director at the Discovery Center Carolyn Schwebel, the program will begin in late February.

The program was restarted by the Discovery Center reaching out to the Tangipahoa parish public schools, and inviting them to take a school field trip.

The field trips would include a presentation by volunteers about litter awareness. The schools that are unable to go to the Discovery Center have had an invitation extended to them for the Discovery Center to bring the presentation to them.

Schwebel admitted that they are still waiting on a response from the schools that were contacted.

If any students are interested in volunteering or helping the program out, they are invited to contact the Discovery Center.

“We would love for them to be a part of this,” said Schwebel. reevaluate their priorities.

“They should stop focusing on the problem with underage drinking,” said Natal. “I mean, we are college students, and I understand we’re not supposed to, but it’s gonna happen anyway.

And that’s not the effects of what’s happening with violence. It’s more of people breaking into houses and no one actually focusing on things that’s actually related to crime.

Instead, they are just worried about little laws being broken like a speeding ticket or kids parking in the wrong parking spot. Campus police focuses more on that than actual issues and incidents.”

While the University Police Department works in close conjunction with Hammond Police Department, UPD focuses on ensuring the safety of the campus whereas HPD focuses on Hammond as a whole’s safety.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of violent crime in Hammond, call the Hammond Police Department at 985-227-5700.

Dance and Cheer win big at national tournament The Southeastern Louisiana University spirit squads advanced to the finals of the 2017 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships, which wrapped up Sunday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Competing in the Small Coed Division I category, the Southeastern cheerleaders marked their sixth-consecutive entrance into the finals, earning praise for the use of signs poms in the routine on the way to a sixth-place finish.

The Lionettes, Southeastern’s dance team, finished fourth in the Hip Hop dance competition and fifth in Jazz.

More information on the competition as well as pictures and videos of Southeastern’s performances can be found at www.varsity.com.

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Small Coed Division I (Final Results) 1) University of Memphis 2) Purdue University 3) Bowling Green State University 4) Troy University 5) Central Michigan University 6) Southeastern Louisiana University 7) Arkansas State University 8) Western Michigan University 9) Tennessee Tech University 10) George Mason University 11) University of Alabama Birmingham Division I Hip Hop Finals (Final Results) 1) Northern Arizona University 2) University of Delaware

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3) Saint Josephs University 4) Southeastern Louisiana University 5) College of Charleston 6) University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Division I Jazz Finals (Final Results) 1) Cal State Fullerton 2) Hofstra University 3) Northern Arizona University 4) University of Delaware 5) Southeastern Louisiana University 6) University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 7) Stony Brook University 8) Missouri State University 9) Long Beach State University

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The university’s cheer and dance team recently placed in several categories during a national tournament. Both teams can be seen performing during half time shows of football games and basketball games. Both teams are led

by Paige Lapeyrouse and advanced to finals in the competition.

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Disney does not lack diversity Morgan Ledet Editor in Chief

Disney princesses were a big part of my childhood, but are also a part of my adult life. I am a big fan of everything Disney. There is just something so special about the Disney princesses.

Disney’s princess list dates back to 1937 when “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” was released, giving us Princess Snow White, to the most recent Disney Princess, Moana. The new dilemma today is the “lack of diversity” with Disney princesses.

Excuse me? I’m sorry. What? That makes absolutely no sense. I can name a number of Disney princesses that are not Caucasian. The first one I will mention is Princess Tiana, whose movie “The Princess and the Frog” is based on my hometown of New Orleans, and who is African-American. The next princess I will mention is Pocahontas. Yes, not only is she a princess, but she is one of the eight original Disney princesses. What I love about Pocahontas is not just her Native American heritage, but that she is based on a real person. Of the other original eight princesses, Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas and Mulan, two really stick out to me, Princess Belle from France and Mulan from China. These two princesses come from

Commit to a New Year’s Resolution London Taylor Staff Reporter

very different backgrounds and are royalty in two different ways.

When looking back at past Disney coronations, I have learned that Rapunzel, a German princess was the 10th Disney princess coronated and Merida, the Scottish princess, was the 11th. I am very confused as to why some people think that Disney is lacking in diversity. I think people are confusing diversity with favoritism.

As a lover of all things Disney, I do have a favorite princess. Princess Belle, obviously from “Beauty and the Beast,” is my all time favorite princess. As I have noticed, the more popular princesses are most often the original eight. I will also remind people that the original eight all come from different backgrounds and/or countries. So, maybe it’s not diversity, but just favoritism. My generation is probably pulled toward the original eight, whereas someone born in 2010 will be more receptive to choose a newer princess like Merida or Rapunzel. I, unfortunately, have not had the opportunity to see Merida in her movie “Brave,” but I have seen Rapunzel in her movie “Tangled.” “Tangled” is definitely a movie I could watch on repeat just like “Beauty and the Beast.”

People just need to realize that maybe it’s not the lack of diversity they are seeing, but children, or a child at heart like me, pick favorites because it is our society.

I honestly see no harm in having a favorite. People just need to open their eyes and realize that diversity in Disney is never lacking and they welcome all nationalities into their domain.

SPEAK OUT

What is your New Year’s resolution and are you following through?

I don’t have a New Year’s resolution, and I’m following up very well because I don’t have one.

To most people, starting the New Year means that it’s an opportunity to start fresh, make changes or, more or less, stay the same. This opportunity leads people to make New Year’s resolutions, which is a good thing for those who need an excuse to start something new.

I actually find it hilarious that people make resolutions and don’t go through with it because it has been said numerous times that it’s not even taken seriously. From what I’ve witnessed, a lot of people have said they were going to “start the New Year off right” and shortly end that by breaking their resolution.

I think it’s wonderful that someone would want to change whatever needed changing, but it takes dedication, patience and moderation to keep your commitment. One of the most common resolutions that people often make is changes in their diet and/or exercise. My mother and I have decided to make changes towards our diet as our resolution. The difference between hers and mine is that I didn’t go cold turkey. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for eating healthy and what not but I have to have my sweets too, especially my toffee doodles from Starbucks. This is where moderation kicks in because it’s good to make a change, but just make sure it’s something you’ll be able to continue and not quit after a month.

I feel as though resolutions would be taken more seriously if the person who made the resolution is a credible man or woman of their word. A lot of people are asked what their resolution will be for the New Year on social media, in person, or through other forms of connection. It’s nice to make such a commitment as long as you’re making this commitment to better yourself. You don’t have to do it because someone else wants you to. Just do it for yourself and that’s

Parrish Masters English Education, Senior

I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions because if I was going to change something, why not change it when I see the problem?

Rachael Johnson Biology, Junior

My News Year’s Resolution is just be more active. I’ve been taking the stairs to the fourth floor of my dorm, and I went to the gym the other day. So, so far so good.

I guess my New Year’s Resolution is to just grow as a person and continue.

My New Year’s resolution would be go to my doctor’s program and do great at it for my first semester.”

Mine was try new things. Like I’m going to dye my hair, I’m going to get a nose piercing, and I’m going to try foods I’ve always said I didn’t like.

Kathleen Pousson Communication Sciences and Disorders, Sophomore

Tabor Gamblin Kinesiology, Senior

My New Year’s resolution was to try and work out and get in better shape, and it lasted for about a week.

Danielle Walker Nursing, Freshman

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Taylor Westbrook Occupational Safety, Health and Environment, Sophomore

Jacie Dencausse Nursing, Freshman

My New Year’s resolution is to live a healthier lifestyle by portion control and exercise, and also living by a budget I have set for myself.

Charlie Ellinger Business Administration, Junior

Let classics remain classics Larshell released should not exclude the Green amount of “original” material A&E being released.

Editor Yes, I do consider myself to be someone who loves originality, but don’t get me wrong, I also understand that I’m sure we have all heard nothing in the modern day about that “new” show or world is truly “original.” movie that’s coming out.

It is impossible to have The only problem is that an idea or creation that is most of the content being 100 percent original. We are introduced to audiences are humans. Humans are creatures remakes in television, film of habit. We are influenced by and even music. I’m craving things that we see and hear originality in the content being daily from birth to whatever released to us. I’m getting age we are now. pretty irritated with all the I understand that on some revamps, redo’s and revivals. level revamps are original.

As the old saying goes “Let New scripts are written, new sleeping dogs lie.” I believe cast mates are added, new that same saying should hold plots, story lines and content true in the worlds of film, are released. But most of the television and music. The time what is done is only done amount of content being in ways that can never measure

up to the originals.

Let’s take the context out of a physical set or recording studio for a moment.

Television shows, movies and music directly reflect the times that the creator is in. So by recreating these works, I believe that a large part of the cultural and social significance is lost through revamps. That’s probably the biggest problem that I have with this issue.

I do however realize that one of the cracks in my originality argument is that I run the risk of contradicting myself. As someone who promotes and encourages originality, I am personally boycotting the creation of “original things.”

I’m sure that the fans, creators and those who oppose see REVAMPS pg. 6

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Costa modifies dance department

By Larshell Green A&E Editor

University dance instructor Keith “Skip” Costa has now been named head of the dance program. Skip has revealed that he is humble, grateful, blessed and happy following the news of his promotion that occurred on Jan. 4, 2017.

Costa has invested four years of his life teaching for the university as a part-time lecturer. He hopes to implement several changes in the upcoming semester.

“I think change is good,” said Costa. “We are changing every second of our lives is what I tell my students.”

Costa was elected by his peers to serve on the National Board of Directors of the American College Dance Association. He spent the summer of 2016 at ACDA’s National Conference in Washington, D.C., which was held at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, discussing ideas and trends regarding dance as an academic field with 40 other board members from other colleges and universities.

“ACDA is the premier conference for university dance accreditation in the U.S.,” said Costa.

Costa has worked under former dance instructor Dr. Martie Fellom who has recently retired and is former head of the dance department. Costa revealed one of the many lessons that Fellom taught him.

“Trust in your own creative path no matter where it takes you or how little training you have,” said Costa. “She taught me that way back when I took my first class with her.”

Students will receive more opportunities to refine their skills in performance and receive a knowledge of dance from guests.

“There will be more opportunities for our students to perform, various master classes, guest artists being brought in from across the United States and greater national recognition for our professional contemporary dance program that Dr. Fellom and I reorganized the past four years both at ACDA, American College Dance Association and globally,” said Costa.

Another addition to the dance program will be monthly town meetings. According to Costa, they will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month this semester and will take place beginning Fall 2017 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

“Town meetings are a way for Southeastern students within our dance program to invest themselves deeper into the professionalism behind being just a student,” said Costa. “They gain access to current trends, performance opportunities, master classes, curriculum development and most importantly build a community within the dance program. The meeting will discuss all topics related to current trends in dance as well as what is going on in our dance program at Southeastern and will allow an opportunity for student voices and opinions to be heard within an open facilitated discussion.”

The dance program is currently working with Texas Christian University to establish the XI Chapter of Chi Tau Epsilon Dance Honor Society. It will include chapters from other accredited Dance Programs throughout the United States.

According to Costa, the purpose of this organization is to

recognize the superior ability of performing artists of the dance and to promote the combined and individual interests in the achievements of the performing arts, as stated in the Alpha founding chapter at TCU. Members of the Dance Honor Society must pay fees, obtain service hours and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher as dance majors within the general studies degree.

“Chi Tau Epsilon will meet one to two times a month during the 3:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday when town meeting is not meeting,” said Costa. “2 to 4 p.m. is the best time to commit to our dance program since we have our meeting 3:30 to 4 p.m., and we rehearse 2 to 3:30 p.m. with our Dance Performance Project, our resident contemporary dance company for our dance program students.”

Throughout all of the changes that Costa hopes to implement to the dance program, his mission remains simple: to bring as many professional opportunities to students while increasing the numbers in dance majors and minors.

“Due to a nonexistent budget, it is very difficult to produce the quality of professional work that the students deserve and to bring in professional artists for master classes,” said Costa. “One focus is to try and exhaust all options possible to gain a budget for our dance program. I know the students after expressing their desire and commitment for change are working on a proposal for a $1 student assessed fee to help with this situation and this alone will also allow all students to see our concerts which now they have to pay for out-ofpocket due to the fact that we have no student assessed fee for the dance program.”

Costa, who was approved for a state regent’s grant of $82,000 in the 2015-2016 period, did not receive the grant when the state ran out of funding. He has plans to re-apply for the grant in the next few weeks to finish production on the dance studio but is thankful for the university grant he received.

“I hope to see a greater increase in dance majors and dance minors,” said Costa.

“More on-campus performances in informal spaces, a newly renovated technologically advanced dance studio fully capable of producing informal concerts from the two grants which I was awarded last year from Southeastern which totaled $43,000.”

After studying under Fellom for years, Costa has developed goals of a leadership style all his own.

“I want to be a leader that is approachable, honest, respected, fearless, humble, remains passionate about dance and is kind to others,” said Costa.

“One that pushes dance to the extremities of what it can do and always remains true to dance as a creditable field of academic study at the university level.”

His main goal of his newfound leadership has little to do with reaping rewards solely for himself.

“Most importantly, when our dance program students look back on their creative time here at Southeastern, that they remember the once-in-alifetime experiences they had with me in our dance studio,” said Costa. “Or performing in one of our many venues here on campus and truly realize these experiences are a part of what made them who they are today, better human beings.”

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Former head of the dance program Martie Fellom, left, recently retired. University dance instructor and new head of the dance program Keith “Skip” Costa, right, planned several new additions for the dance program. Costa, bottom left, participated in the most recent dance performance of Fall 2016, the annual improv show.

Faculty Exhibition educates patrons

By London Taylor Staff Reporter

The opening reception of the 2017 Fine & Performing Arts Faculty Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Gallery was supported by multiple students wanting to see their professors’ and other faculties’ artworks.

The opening reception of the exhibition was held on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. Even though the weather called for rain, the areas of the gallery still filled up. Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Department Dale Newkirk, described how certain faculties have the opportunities to be in the annual exhibition.

“All the faculties show individual art plus design area of the department,” said Newkirk.

“If they are a professor of the department, then they’re in the show.”

Newkirk believes that the importance of the exhibition is to show the students and others the work of the faculties.

“The point of the show is it shows students what the faculties are doing in their studios,” said Newkirk. “Because as a faculty at a university, you have an

obligation to do research and the art. That’s creating art and showing it. Most of the faculties are showing nationally, and so students don’t necessarily get to see the work that they’re engaged in. So, every year we have the show so they can see what the faculties’ work look like, which you know can affect the work they’re doing in the classroom as well.”

One of the main visited artworks was called “Dammit”

by Jeff Mickey. It is a wall piece that has levers that activates the strings to rotate items.

Varian Terrin, a sophomore marketing and advertising major mentioned why she visited the art gallery and shared thoughts on her favorite artwork there.

“I’m taking a minor in art, so I’m always interested in seeing what people do,” said Terrin.

“It’s time to see what faculty does. My favorite piece is the one by Jeff Mickey because you can interact with it, and I’ve always liked interactive art.”

Newkirk mentioned what the audience should look forward to seeing from the artwork of the faculties as well as what he likes to see from their works.

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Faculty, staff, students and other guests engage in the artworks as they converse about their perspective on them. Students look around the Contemporary Art Gallery to see faculty members’ art pieces. Most visitors showed a common interest in some of the artwork by actually touching them.

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“Well it’s a manual show,” said Newkirk. “So I always like to see how the faculty’s work has changed over the past year and what new thing they might be working on. “A lot of the faculty uses this as an opportunity to experiment with something because it’s kind of a safe arena so they could try some new things that they maybe wouldn’t normally try or show in their normal art gallery space. The audience is going to see a wide variety of artworks including sculptures, paintings, drawings, prints and video. This year we have a large display from the theatre faculty who teach in the theatre design program which is a new concentration for our students.”

Alumnus of the university, Taylor Hallclay described why he visited and which piece caught his interest.

“I was entertained by what some of our faculties have to offer especially given the fact that I kinda consider them masters and learning from them,” said Hallclay. “I was intrigued to see what their own personal styles were. I definitely enjoy seeing Jeff Mickey’s

‘Dammit’ piece because it’s a very tempting piece. It makes you just wanna crank the piece and see how everything moves at once.”

After the holiday break, faculty members returned to campus with an approaching deadline for turning in their works for the show.

“So after that, the work had to be laid out, the show had to be curetted, which has to do with how you experience the show in order of work in the space, the artwork had to be hung, a poster had to be designed, publicity had to be engaged in and scheduled labels had to be made and the whole process of designing and mounting an exhibition,” said Newkirk. “Art has to be hung.”

As described by Newkirk, most of the audiences for all of the shows are university students.

“The next will be faculty and staff, but we also have a loyal segment of the population that comes to the exhibitions, maybe not at the opening but during the run of the show which are up for three to four weeks,”

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Musser opens Mandeville gallery

By Tiffany Nesbit Staff Reporter

Local art gallery’s and studios’ art is becoming more available for locals to shop for and enjoy. Some of the art is owned by our own former university students.

Former university art student Kelly Levine Musser and her mother Kathy Levine recently opened up their own local studio and gallery KLM studio + gallery. KLM studio + gallery is located at 235 Girod St. near the Mandeville bike trace and lakefront.

KLM currently offers works made of watercolor, acrylics and photography along with accepting commissions.

Open most days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the store is home to both Musser and Levine’s original work.

Musser and Levine are both self-taught artists whose driven passion is the arts.

“Kathy developed multiple sclerosis which destroyed her athletic lifestyle and love of playing tennis,” said Musser.

“Due to her inability to withstand the Louisiana heat, she started to paint and quickly realized her affinity for acrylic.”

Levine prefers to work with a palette knife to create bold colors with intense texture.

She works in a contemporary impressionistic art style.

“Her paintings make beautiful additions to any home or business,” said Musser.

Soon after becoming a mother, Musser found a deeper appreciation for creating art.

While she had always liked to doodle illustrations as a young child, she did not find the confidence to sell her work until after she had decorated her son’s room with her character drawings such as Winnie the Pooh. After the room was finished, she had decided that making art was something she

could not live without.

Musser’s preferred medium is watercolor, due to the clean look and texture of the paint. She also works with portrait photography inspired by the colorful landscapes and surroundings of Louisiana.

While a university student, Musser participated in several art classes.

“At Southeastern, I took a few art classes including screen printing, which was my favorite,” said Musser. “The professors there were helpful and there was a wide variety of art classes to choose from.”

KLM will soon hold classes for children who are interested in watercolor and will post details to their Facebook page.

If you would like more information on KLM studio + gallery or are interested in events, visit their website at Courtesy of KLM studio+gallery/ The Lion’s Roar klmstudioandgallery.com or like Former university student Kelly Musser and her mother Kathy Levine open their own art gallery in the heart of Mandevthem on Facebook. ille. The gallery is currently home to many of their works made with mediums of acrylic, watercolor and photography.

HRAC presents ‘Domestic Jungles’ lecture

By Annie Goodman Staff Reporter

The Hammond Regional Arts Center is presenting their exhibition “Domestic Jungles” through Friday.

Katherine Marquette, Executive Director of HRAC, created the theme for the show inspired by the tame wilderness that surrounds us every day and featured artists Otto Ochs, Mia Kaplan and Mikey Walsh. This exhibition is part of their Let’s Talk Art lecture series where the artists are able to come and tell their stories.

Ochs talked about how his inspiration for woodcarving began at an early age.

“When I was a young boy living in a refugee camp, life was rough, and it was beautiful,” said Ochs. “There was a carpenter

who had a makeshift carpentry shop in the back of the camps.

When life was tough or I felt troubled or whatever, I’m not even sure anymore, I leaned to the edge of the door. The light was coming through a small window. It kind of lit up his tall gaunt figure as he was planing wood, and I could see the wood flaking off and the chips flying and the light hitting the wood and he just quietly looked at me and didn’t say anything. He would plane the wood and do his work very quietly. I felt really at peace.”

Ochs further explained how this experience has affected his work.

“I don’t remember if I was there 10 minutes, five minutes, an hour, but he never said leave,” said Ochs. “That was a nice place

to understand a person planing, working with wood, trying to make a table, or whatever he was doing, out of wood. Ultimately, out of what? The roots in the ground and the trunk and the branches? My work is supposed to echo primal solace. The peace in our hectic day-to-day world.”

Walsh explained the primate themes behind her work.

“I have two young kids, and when my daughter was a baby, I was at the zoo, and I saw a primate,” said Walsh. “She was nursing her baby, and here I was with my baby, and I just had this moment. This lightning bolt of ‘That’s the same. That’s me.’

I started doing research on the different hands. The fact that I work with my hands, and I see that as this easy, understandable common thread and the idea of

kinship with other creatures.”

Walsh also explained her creative process.

“I like the idea of taking something ephemeral, so this relationship that we have with other creatures, and making it permanent,” said Walsh. “Each image is a word. I can rearrange them and the meaning changes over time. I think that’s true in any creative process. You create something and then you begin to figure it out.”

However, artwork can be challenging at times for artists.

“I haven’t made work in a while,” said Walsh. “You can feel a lot if it’s well done, and I feel like that’s a lot to step into sometimes. When I’ve got a job and kids, I don’t want to be that open. I don’t want to be that vulnerable.”

CMS rewards high school students top honors

By London

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The Hammond Regional Arts Center’s exhibit “Domestic Jungles” featured artists Three students were voted Mikey Walsh, left, and Otto Ochs, right, who talk before presenting their works. by the audience at each of the three Fall Community Music 22) Cheer up. Things begin to School recitals of December improve significantly by mid- 2016. Matthew Braselman, February. However, you might Makaylah Herring and Katie still need help to get through the Miranda were declared as the rest of this sometimes-difficult CMS’ Outstanding Musicians.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) period.

Interim Director Jivka Duke Lots of mixed signals can create SCORPIO (October 23 to shared her hopes for this an unreliable situation in which to November 21) Something you upcoming semester with all of make decisions. Best advice: Hold learned last week takes on new their musicians. off on making any commitments meaning as you begin to relate it “Our desire and hope for until you’re sure you know what’s to another situation in your life. them as well as for all of our going on.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An apparently friendly offer comes with some strings attached.

Be careful not to get tied into something you don’t really want.

Thoroughly examine all your options before making a choice.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) If you’re not careful, distractions can interrupt your best efforts.

Continue to focus on what you need to do. You’ll soon have lots of time to enjoy the rewards of your dedication.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Knowledge replaces suspicion as you begin to learn more about that “act of betrayal.” On a lighter note, someone close to you might be planning a pleasant surprise.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Control your sometimesoveractive jealousy gene before you find yourself saying or doing something that you could later regret. Best advice: Stop obsessing and move on.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to loosen up and do something wonderful and exciting before your more reserved nature resurfaces. A message brings news of imminent change.

LIBRA (September 23 to October

It’s best to keep this matter to yourself for now.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your energy level is climbing, and so is your selfconfidence. Good for you, because you’ll need a good dollop of both to tackle an exciting challenge on the way.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family issue might interrupt a career-linked project. Try to give the matter the attention it needs, but be careful not to jeopardize your workplace situation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some self-doubt shows up this week, causing you to question your ability to handle a new challenge. But you know you can do it, and this is your chance to prove it.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A personal matter requires you to be as clear and forthcoming as possible in order to avoid misunderstandings. A career move is eased with the emergence of new facts.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of reaching people that makes them feel good about themselves.

You would be an excellent motivational speaker.

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young musicians is that they will participate in the Spring Festival and receive high scores, but even more so that they will pursue college degrees in music and will grow to become professional musicians and/or music educators,” said Duke.

Miranda lives in Hammond, Louisiana and is a student at Albany High School. She has played the piano for seven years and the bassoon for almost two years. She studies bassoon with Dr. Jerry Voorhees and also enjoys photography, drawing and acting.

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Braselman attends Fontainebleau High School.

He is a bassoon student of Dr. Voorhees and is also a saxophone player and an active musician with the Fontainebleau High School Jazz Band and Wind Symphony. He has been a member of the All State Orchestra, All State Jazz Ensemble, District IX Jazz Band and District IX Honor Band for several years straight.

Herring is from Holden, Louisiana and attends Holden High School. She studied the violin with Duke for 11 years

and also plays the guitar, mandolin and banjo. She also is a singer and songwriter and has an album of her songs on iTunes.

Duke described what aspects she saw from the three musicians.

“The three students who won the audience vote are teenagers with many years of study and experience, but our younger students also did a beautiful job and all three recitals were a great delight from the beginning to the end,” said Duke.

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Rugby club to make comeback

By Jonathan Rhodes Staff Reporter

University alumni returned for the 50th anniversary of the SLU Rugby Club and the annual rugby game played between former and current players.

“We have been doing this for the past three years,” said former SLU rugby player Jason Mapp.

“Technically there is not really a team here at Southeastern, but we keep trying. It’s just a matter of the kids at school wanting to play. I started with the team in September of 1997 and finally graduated in December of 2004.

I enjoyed my time here.”

Players brought their families, friends and dogs to the celebration of the rugby club that started in 1967. The event was organized by university history professor and Leon Ford Endowed Chair Samuel Hyde.

“The event went outstanding,” said Hyde. “We had a better turnout than we expected.

You can see the enthusiasm in everybody here eager to support rugby and Southeastern. We got guys who played in the ‘60s and guys who played just a couple of years ago. It was a very exciting

day for us and it’s the start of whole year of rugby celebration.”

The teams were separated randomly, one team being green and the other being gold. The two teams competed in two 20-minute quarters. The game ended in a tie 30-30.

“At first the green team was leading dramatically,” said Hyde. “They had some younger faster players. But in the end, experience paid off we came back and tied it up. In the final minutes the old boys like me were driving to score, but they stopped us as time ran out.”

During the early years of the rugby team they competed in the Hammond Mardi Gras Tournament which at one time was one of the largest rugby tournaments in the world.

“It was held in the ‘70s and 80s with 84 teams and 12 fields,” said former rugby player who played from 1978-1983 Dean Wood. “We had tree stumps on the fields, and it was always cold in February. They had to close some of the fields because there were too much water in them.

They had teams from all over the world from England, Ireland and Wales. In the early ‘80s, they quit

it for some reason I don’t really remember the reason for it.”

The team actually won back to back the Deep South Rugby Conference Championship in one of its last years before the club folded.

“I started here when it was only about 10 players and we built up to about 25 players,” said former rugby player Mauricio Aguilar. “We won the Deep South championship for two years in a row in 2004 and 2005 and we hope to start that up again.”

Part of the reason for the event is to restore interest in the rugby club and revive the team this year. Aguilar has agreed to coach the team if one can be formed.

“First step is to connect with the students who are attending here at Southeastern,” said Aguilar. “The next step is to connect with some of the alumni and the advisors and from there on it’s just finding a field to practice. I’m willing to coach and a few of the other guys want to put some time in and coach Jonathan Rhodes / The Lion’s Roar as well. The funding will come The SLU Rugby Club has been active only in playing an annual game with current and former alumni. However, the club after.” is planning to return to campus and put a team together for next season. see RUGBY CLUB pg. 7

Students prepare to Jam the Jungle in the UC

By Nikisun Shrestha Staff Reporter

The start of the spring semester marks one of the most important events for the men’s basketball team’s season. Jam the Jungle, the annual gettogether of students and fans presents a great opportunity for the team to get an extra boost going into the season.

This year, the event takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the game against Northwestern State University.

“Jam the Jungle is an event that has gone on for several years now,” said Lindsey Cramer, Coordinator of Student Marketing and Promotions.

“It’s always been known as the biggest student promotion for our men’s basketball season. The purpose behind this promotion is to give the Nikisun Shrestha / The Lion’s Roar students an incentive to get Jam the Jungle plans to unite the men’s basketball players and fans at the beginning of the spring semester. The Lions are out and go to the basketball game especially if they haven’t currently 5-2 in the conference and play Northwestern State on the occasion of the event. been able to go to one yet this CMS AWARDS continued from pg. 5 CMS offers lessons on various instruments and voice for everyone regardless of their age or prior experience.

“Our youngest student is only four years old and our oldest ones are in their 60s,” said Duke.

“Our spring and fall semesters are 13 weeks long and students take one lesson per week, scheduled according to their availability. Our summer semester offers a band camp, guitar workshop, chamber music workshop and orchestra workshop TOPS continued from pg. 1 “The mid-year cut that Southeastern received prior to the Christmas break was the eighteenth budget cut that Southeastern has suffered in the past nine years,” said Cowser. “There are a myriad of changes involving funding rates and qualification requirements that have already been proposed for legislative discussion during upcoming Legislative Session.”

A letter from university NEW YEAR’S continued from pg. 3 what makes a good resolution.

My resolution as far as dieting goes is cutting back on the things I consumed most in 2016, which were bread and potatoes.

My mother’s resolution for dieting is not having any sweets, sugary drinks, caffeine or fried food. This may seem like a lot that is taken out of our diet but at least it’s done in moderation.

We’ve both made an agreement to treat ourselves only on special occasions and holidays. I believe

in addition to private lessons.”

Duke gave insight on the plans for spring 2017 session.

“This spring session’s private lessons will begin the week of January 23 and we will also have a number of additional events,” said Duke.

“In the first weekend of February 2017 we will hold the Annual Double Reed workshop, a two day educational event for bassoon and oboe players.

Our Spring Festival where students perform two pieces in front of a judge and receive a sheet with constructive comments as well as pins and medals will be held in early March. We are planning to have

President John L. Crain said that the administration’s plan to address the shortfall included a $440,000 cut midyear. Crain also mentioned that there are more concerns in the current fiscal year state budget and that it may result in a shortage of several hundreds of millions of dollars in the upcoming education budget for the entirety of the state and its universities.

As the third highest TOPS student enrollment university in Louisiana, the university shares information and

assistance with students and their families to help them prepare for the financial toll. An available resource for students to cope with any monetary struggles are the payment plans. Students receive more time by using the payment plan, as it spreads the payments across three equal installments.

Scholarships and aids qualify to pay the installments so students have until the last installments are due to obtain the money necessary.

Students have been

in giving props where props are due. I applaud my mother for going through with this monster of a resolution because Lord knows it’ll be a while before I perk my lips to say, “My diet contains no sweets, sugary drinks, caffeine or fried food.”

When first starting a New Year’s resolution, just remember that patience is a virtue. Sure, you might immediately regret the commitment you made for New Year’s but you’ll eventually learn to adjust to it. Resolutions work as long as you put the work in.

REVAMPS continued from pg. 3

season.”

The event wants to highlight the importance of having a home court advantage and the influence the fans have on their home team.

“It’s important for our students to come to promotional events like this and stay for the duration of the event to keep the atmosphere loud and intimidating for the opponent,” said Cramer. “It’s important to take advantage of playing at home, and I think at events like this, we could really make something happen.”

During the event, the students are treated with various perks and prizes.

“This year we are giving out a promotional item and food to the first 300 students through the gates,” said Cramer. “Also, if you’re a student, you may sign-up at the marketing and promotions table in the concourse for a chance to play some of our fun in-game promotions. We’ll be giving out

our Beginners String Orchestra session and have the orchestra perform at the Hammond Farmers Market and at Live Oak Village of Hammond. We also plan to once again ask the audience choose the semester’s outstanding musicians at the three recitals scheduled in the beginning of May 2017.”

Duke commented on the CMS students’ performances improvement.

“I do believe that by adding a competitive edge to our recitals we have given our students even grater motivation to practice hard and to do well and this showed in the performances of all of our students,” said Duke. informed that they must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, for the university to determine the aid that they qualify to have.

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance offers students the opportunity to choose not to have TOPS during this semester in hopes that the cuts will be reversed and students receive full financial aid in the future. For more information on LOSFA payment options, visit osfa. state.la.us.

revamps all have one common goal whether we know it or not: we all want to pay homage to the original work.

No matter how many ratings or feedback, positive or negative something receives, the purpose of releasing works is to make a connection with at least one person. The goal is to make someone relate to a character or storyline, learn about an important social or cultural issue, or simply just laugh or cry, what I believe to be the two most significant emotions.

Nevertheless, paying homage to something is just that. Let’s leave the wonderful stories and sounds that we all fell in love with so much as a moment in history or let them remain a special place in our hearts.

some awesome Southeastern swag and you may even win some cash upon signing up and participating.”

Cramer believes that this year’s event will feature some fresh additions but will also stick to the traditions with some aspects of it.

“This event is timeless,” said Cramer. “We love to keep events like this consistent so students and fans know exactly what to expect. However, we keep the ideas and games fresh from year to year. We update the prizes and make the ingame promotions more exciting and innovative.”

Information and updates regarding the event can be obtained via social media on Twitter @sluathmarketing or on Instagram @southeastern_ athletics. Apart from that, the Marketing and promotions team will also be in the Student Union promoting the event and will also use other outlets like print and electronic media.

CMS is in the process of scheduling and preparing for the Spring Festival.

Our instructors are aware that the event will take place and as soon as lessons start next week, they will be choosing the pieces to be performed and start working with the students on polishing the festival pieces,” said Duke. “Festival participation is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged and we hope that all of our students will participate.”

Anyone interested in their services may call CMS at 985-549-5502 or check their website at southeastern.edu/cms

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Fremin enters second season

By Jonathan Rhodes Staff Reporter

The Lady Lions softball team is preparing for the 2017 regular season.

Head Coach Rick Fremin is entering his second year as head coach of the Lady Lions and is looking to progress this season.

“Now that year one is out of the way and a lot of ground work has been done, we have a lot of pieces in place,” said Fremin. “Things have been much easier.

Just with the staff and within the team in day-to-day operations. The players now know the expectations of the head coach and the staff. So things have been running very smoothly and it’s been pleasant.”

Fremin is not intimidated by the competition the Lady Lions will face this season.

“Our goal is just to compete at a high level and to be in every ball game regardless of our opponent,” said Fremin. “And to be mentally strong and

physically strong throughout the entire 56 game season.”

The Lady Lions have a mix of returning players and newcomers from junior college and high school.

Returning junior outfielder Kinsey Nichols is coming off hitting .393 and her second straight All-Southland Conference honors. Former junior college players Maddie Edmonston and Kalyn Watts will be joining Nichols in the outfield. The pitching staff is welcoming five newcomers that add depth to the staff: Rachel Hayes, Lacey Hill, Alley McDonald, Ali McCoy and Tanner Wright.

Fremin got a glimpse of how well these players play with each other during the eight game fall season.

“Based on the fall, and seeing the players kinda gel the transfers and freshmen that have come in, have been really talented along with the returning players that we retained,” said Fremin.

“I think there is good team chemistry as well. I look forward to working with

them throughout the spring and I do feel that the headway that we made in the fall will carry over.”

The first game of the season will be against Army in the first game of Lion Classic I on Feb. 11. Two Lion Classic tournaments will be played at North Oak Park before the first non-tournament match at Louisiana Tech on Feb. 22.

Conference play will begin on Mar. 1011 in a three game series against Abilene Christian. Only the top six teams in the conference will make it to the Southland Conference tournament.

“We have already started training,” said Fremin. “The last two weeks we have been training outside or inside weather pending. We have been allowing them to get reps and get game ready. They came in a few weeks ago and did a conditioning test and now that that is out of the way, we were able to jump to practice and getting our pitchers arm ready for seven plus innings. We are ahead of schedule actually right now based on the work we got in so far.”

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The Lady Lions finished with a 7-1 record in the fall season. They will be looking to build upon that momentum in the spring and become more cohesive with this new look roster.

Lady Lions fall at University of Incarnate Word SAN ANTONIO, Texas. – Prolific outside shooting and rebounding dominance allowed Incarnate Word to pull away for a 96-56 victory over Southeastern Louisiana in Southland Conference women’s basketball action Thursday evening in the McDermott Convocation Center.

The Lady Lions (3-15, 1-6 Southland) dropped their fourth straight game, as UIW (5-13, 3-4 Southland) completed the season sweep of SLU. The Cardinals were able to earn the victory thanks to a 61-33 rebounding advantage and 13 three-point field goals.

SLU trailed by just one after a competitive first quarter, but Incarnate Word outscored Southeastern, 24-11, in the second quarter to take a 14-point halftime lead. A 17-0 run early in the third quarter ended any chance of a SLU comeback, as the Cardinal lead grew to as many as 45 in the waning

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Junior guard Taylin Underwood scored eight points and led her team with three steals in the 96-56 loss to Incarnate Word. This loss is the Lady Lions fourth straight loss and they are now 1-6 against the conference. minutes. the way to a team-high nine points.

Freshman guard Charliee Dugas Junior guard Taylin Underwood made three three-point field goals on followed with eight points, as she

FACULTY ART continued from pg. 4 said Newkirk. “So during that time, there are supporters of the gallery and the community that come to the exhibition. There are also many class tours that come through from English classes, foreign language classes and art history classes, all which use the exhibition as a vehicle for doing usually writing assignments.”

Nathaniel Britton, a freshman general studies major with a theatre concentration went to the gallery

to see his professors Veronica Hallock, Georgia Polkey and Nicole Watts’ artwork. His favorite piece was “Opossum” because it wasn’t something he has seen a lot.

“It’s very contrasting with the black and red,” said Britton.

“Opossums are usually hated because they’re dirty, but in this piece, they’re wrapped around very compassionate with the heart in the middle. It’s like it’s two sides to every story.”

and freshman guard Tyler Morrison shared team-high honors with three assists.

Freshman guard Courtney Dawsey led SLU with a career-high seven rebounds. Southeastern finished with 10 steals, marking the fourth straight game the Lady Lions have posted double-digit steals. Underwood was credited with a team-high three steals, while Morrison and fellow freshman guard Taz Stinson recorded two steals apiece.

Celia Garcia Paunero led the way for UIW, posting a double-double with 24 points and 24 rebounds to go with five blocked shots and four steals. Paunero was one of two Cardinals with double-doubles, as Imani Robinson came off the bench for 20 points and 11 rebounds.

In all six Cardinals scored in double figures, as Melina Merritt (16 points), Haley Frias (12 points), Cheyenne Berry (11 points) and

Alexandra Busby-Leija (10 points) contributed to the balanced UIW scoring ledger. Merritt also dished out a game-high eight assists to lead the Cardinals.

Southeastern will have the weekend off before returning home to host Northwestern State at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in the University Center. The game can be heard in the Hammond area on KSLU-FM (90.9), online at www.

LionSports.net/listenlive and via the TuneIn Radio app. LionVision subscribers will be access a live video stream at www.LionSports.net/ watch.

Sophomore guard Jaclyn Scholvin will be the Spotlight Player of the Game when the Lady Demons visit the University Center. The first 150 fans will receive a trading card featuring the Mandeville, Louisiana native courtesy of PRIDE. -Courtsey of Sports Info.

Home winning streak continues

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Friends and family of C.A. Core, left, were present during the halftime as Core was honored by the university for his contributions to Lions basketball. Sophomore their flight itinerary. Then, they are able to fly to the country and guard Marlain Veal, right, defends in the first half, where the Lions were down by five points. complete the program.

If the applicant wishes, they can apply for a study abroad LIONS BASKETBALL puts them closer to the last place. university and state officials Greenwood had 17 points, seven scholarship. These scholarships are sponsored by various sources. continued from pg. 1 We just had to come out here and honored Southeastern legend rebounds and five steals for the The deadlines for the scholarships depend on which one the play hard.” and 2017 Louisiana Sports game, following his 22 points and applicant wants. The Student Government Association Study Abroad season away at Houston Baptist.

However, the victory did not Hall of Fame C.A. Core for his eight rebounds tally against the “First time we went down there, come the easy way. Lions had contribution to Southeastern same opposition earlier this month.

Scholarship and the Institute for Global and Domestic Development Study Abroad Scholarship’s deadlines have already passed, leaving we were kind of lackadaisical and to work hard to get 50 points in basketball. Ladner was very clear Redshirt junior forward James this time we were desperate,” said the second half to protect their about what Core meant to the Currington, Hayes, sophomore eight different scholarships available to applicants. current team. guard Marlain Veal and redshirt There will be more Study Abroad Fairs as the deadlines come junior guard Davon Hayes. “They unbeaten record at home.

“Even at halftime when we “We need more C.A. Cores,” junior guard Jabbar Singleton also closer. For more information, email studyabroad@southeastern.edu were desperate to win because they know if they lose this game, that were down by five, I felt like our said Ladner. “People love winning scored in double figures. or call the Office of International Initiatives at 985-549-2135. guys were playing,” said Ladner. “I teams and we wanna do something The Lions hope to extend their thought that the last possession of where 20 years from now, or in unbeaten home record against the first half was a great example. C.A. Core’s case, 50 years from Northwestern State on Wednesday, Certainly, 50 points against one of now, people are still talking about Jan. 25 and Ladner is expecting a the better defensive teams in our you. When people remember great turnout for the game.

“Our players are representing league. I thought it was a great you in 50 years, you’ve done Southeastern Louisiana at a team effort. It was a product of our something special and we were very high level with tremendous preparation, which has been good. very proud to win tonight in C.A. amount of class and pride,” said So, the 50 points was a product of Core’s honor.”

Ladner.

“I would love, for next efficiency, smart play, team play The victory was also a tribute Wednesday night, for us to have a and execution.” to the team effort shown by the great crowd in here.”

During the halftime, the Lions. Sophomore forward Moses

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The rugby club plans on setting up tables in the Student Union as well as placing ads in local newspapers to help recruit players for a new team.

“You got to get dedication,” said Cole LeBlanc, a sophomore engineering major.

“People to dedicate time and effort into this. That’s really what it’s about putting effort work everyday into what you got to do. That is what we are trying to do here is start.”

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News

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Trump inaugurated as 45th US president WASHINGTON (AP) — Pledging emphatically to empower America’s “forgotten men and women,” Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of a riven nation facing an unpredictable era under his assertive but untested leadership.

Under cloudy, threatening skies at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, Trump painted a bleak picture of the America he now leads, declaring as he had throughout the election campaign that it is beset by crime, poverty and a lack of bold action. The billionaire businessman and reality television star — the first president who had never held political office or high military rank — promised to stir a “new national pride” and protect America from the “ravages” of countries he says have stolen U.S. jobs.

“This American carnage stops right here,” Trump declared. In a warning to the world, he said, “From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this moment on, it’s going to be America first.”

Eager to demonstrate his readiness to take actions, Trump went directly to the Oval Office Friday night, before the inaugural balls, and signed his first executive order as president — on “Obamacare.”

The order notes that Trump intends to seek the “prompt repeal” of the law. But in the meantime, it allows the Health and Human Services Department or other federal agencies to delay implementing any piece of the law that might impose a “fiscal burden” on states, health care providers, families or individuals.

“This is a movement and now the work begins,” Trump told supporters, before dancing with his wife, Melania, to “My Way” at the first of three inaugural balls.

“We love you. We’re going to be working for you and we’re going

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Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump looks on during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. to produce results.”

Trump also signed commissions for two former generals confirmed to Cabinet posts earlier by the Senate: James Mattis as secretary of defense and John Kelly to head the Department of Homeland Security. Vice President Mike Pence swore them in soon after.

Mattis struck a different tone from his new boss in his first statement to his department: “Recognizing that no nation is secure without friends, we will work with the State Department to strengthen our alliances.”

At the inauguration, the crowd that spread out before Trump on the National Mall was notably smaller than at past inaugurals, reflecting both the divisiveness of last year’s campaign and the unpopularity of the incoming president compared to modern predecessors.

After the swearing-in, demonstrations unfolded in the

streets of Washington. Police in riot gear deployed pepper spray after protesters smashed the windows of downtown businesses, denouncing capitalism and the new president.

Police reported more than 200 arrests by evening and said six officers had been hurt. At least one vehicle was set afire.

Short and pointed, Trump’s 16-minute address in the heart of Washington was a blistering rebuke of many who listened from privileged seats only feet away. Surrounded by men and women who have long filled the government’s corridors of power, the new president said that for too long, “a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost.”

His predecessor, Obama, sat stoically as Trump pledged to push the country in a dramatically different direction.

Trump’s victory gives

Republicans control of both the White House and Congress — and all but ensures conservatives can quickly pick up a seat on the closely divided Supreme Court. Despite entering a time of Republican dominance, Trump made little mention of the party’s bedrock principles: small government, social conservativism and robust American leadership around the world.

He left no doubt he considers himself the product of a movement — not a party.

Trump declared his moment a fulfillment of his campaign pledge to take a sledgehammer to Washington’s traditional ways, and he spoke directly to the alienated and disaffected.

“What truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by the people,” he said. “To all Americans in every city near and far, small and large from mountain

to mountain, from ocean to ocean, hear these words: You will never be ignored again.”

But the speech offered scant outreach to the millions who did not line up behind his candidacy.

Trump’s call for restrictive immigration measures, religious screening of immigrants and his caustic campaign rhetoric about women and minorities angered millions. He did not directly address that opposition, instead offering a call to “speak our minds openly, debate our disagreements honestly, but always pursue solidarity.”

While Trump did not detail policy proposals Friday, he did set a high bar for his presidency. The speech was full of the onetime showman’s lofty promises to bring back jobs, “completely” eradicate Islamic terrorism, and build new roads, bridges and airports.

Despite Trump’s ominous portrait of America, he is taking the helm of a growing economy.

Jobs have increased for a record 75 straight months, and the unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in December, close to a 9-year low.

Yet Trump’s victory underscored that for many Americans, the recovery from the Great Recession has come slowly

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or not at all. His campaign tapped into seething anger in working class communities, particularly in the Midwest, that have watched factories shuttered and the certainty of a middle class life wiped away.

Randy Showalter, a 36-yearold diesel mechanic and father of five from Mount Solon, Virginia, said he felt inspired as he stood and listened to Trump’s speech.

“I feel like there’s an American pride that I’ve never felt, honestly, in my life,” said Showalter, who donned Trump’s signature “Make America Great Again” red hat.

Trump’s journey to the inauguration was as unlikely as any in recent U.S. history. He defied his party’s establishment and befuddled the news media.

He used social media to dominate the national conversation and challenge conventions about political discourse. After years of Democratic control of the White House and deadlock in Washington, his was a blast of fresh air for millions.

At 70, Trump is the oldest person to be sworn in as president, marking a generational step backward after two terms for Obama, one of the youngest presidents to serve as commander in chief.

State

Edwards to unveil plan this week for closing $304M deficit BATON ROUGE (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration will unveil its proposal for closing Louisiana’s $304 million deficit to lawmakers Friday. The budgetrebalancing plan will hinge on the governor’s plan to call a mid-February special legislative session.

Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo says the ideas will be released to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget at its meeting to officially recognize the

deficit.

Carbo said Monday the plan will include cuts the Democratic governor can make on his own, reductions the joint budget committee can enact and proposals that need the full Legislature’s support to take effect.

Louisiana’s lawmakers are split on the need for a deficit-closing legislative session and the wisdom of using the state “rainy day” fund to help bail out the budget as Edwards wants.