HAMMOND, LA
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
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JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER
On Monday, Jan. 28, the university and the surrounding Hammond area were impacted by a power outage. The power in several buildings on main campus was disrupted, and by 1:44 p.m., classes and most food services were canceled for the remainder of the day. Byron Patterson, director of the Physical Plant Services, explained how the university’s main campus lost power. “An Entergy representative informed the university that it resulted from a tree that fell across lines near Berry Town Market,” said Patterson. “Since the power was disrupted along railroad lines, the Entergy repair had to be coordinated with railroad officials, resulting in a lengthy repair. The university
had to close the main campus on Monday afternoon as a result.” Patterson discussed how this affected buildings on campus. “The tree caused the lines to short out creating a phase imbalance, which impacted equipment in several buildings that will require repair and/or replacements,” shared Patterson. “In some cases, such as Meade Hall, the equipment shorted out, causing smoke in the facility. The building was evacuated until it could be confirmed that there was no danger to occupants. Several other buildings also required evacuation during the event.” The evacuation of Meade Hall started from a phone call, according to Lt. Patrick Gipson.
Gipson stated, “Officers were dispatched to Meade Hall in response to a report of someone smelling what they described as ‘an electrical burning smell,’ and someone said they saw a small amount of smoke coming out of a window. Officers, fire department personnel and maintenance personnel determined the cause was an electric motor experiencing a malfunction.” Sabrina Anzalone, an administrative assistant in Meade Hall, was in the building during the power outage. She recalled what she experienced around 11:20 a.m. that Monday. “The fire alarms didn’t go off,” said Anzalone. “So, we had someone smell the smoke, and so the dean went upstairs. He’s the building coordinator, and our
graduate student went upstairs and evacuated everybody from upstairs, and he evacuated everybody from downstairs.” The Physical Plant Services has not made a statement about the fire alarms. Kaitlyn Hughes, a junior double majoring in political science and criminal justice, explained that she was at the Mane Dish waiting on her sister Camryn Hughes, a sophomore athletic training major, at the time of the outage. “They couldn’t cook anything,” said Kaitlyn Hughes. “We were just sitting there wondering what happened.” By the time Camryn Hughes arrived, the Mane Dish had started to close. “They were up there before
me, but I went up there, I didn’t get any food at all,” shared Camryn Hughes. According to an Entergy representative, a second power outage that evening occurred because the train station needed to use the restored power to temporarily operate. Amanda Kitch, a senior communication major, was not happy about the outages and explained how her workplace was affected. “I work for Gnarly Barley Brewing, and they experienced several power outages through the event, which is kind of a bummer because we’re dealing with thousands of dollars of equipment and product,” shared Kitch. “So, that was kind of scary.”
Knowing the right way to cross Losing gluten: what
A sign on the corner of N General Pershing St. and W University Ave. directs pedestrians to utilize the underpass since there is not an established crosswalk running across W University Ave. University police have ticketed pedestrians for not abiding by this rule. JACOB SUMMERVILLE/THE LION’S ROAR JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER
Students and visitors should remember to travel across University Avenue only using the pedestrian underpass. Since there was an increase in students crossing University Avenue last semester, a news release titled “Pedestrian Safety... Your Safety Matters!” included a reminder from the University Police Department to utilize the pedestrian tunnel. Dr. Eric Summers, vice president for Student Affairs, explained the progressing
issue and what procedures are being enforced to alleviate the problem. “Students that crossed illegally were traveling to and from area apartments, local businesses and to parked vehicles,” explained Summers. “Since crossing a roadway without a marked crosswalk is not only dangerous but unlawful, university police began issuing citations to any student found crossing outside of crosswalks. That will continue, and we have also added signage to direct students to the tunnel.” According to Richard Davis Jr., the Student Government Association president,
SGA set aside $19,594 between 2010 and 2015. Davis described the negligence of students not using the underpass as “unfortunate.” “Former students agreed to spend nearly $20,000 of their fees to improve the underpass,” said Davis. “So, we are definitely doing a disservice to them by not using it to the fullest potential.” Last semester, there was a pedestrianinvolved fatality on University Avenue that took the life of a university student. Davis shared that pedestrians need to use the underpass, but that drivers should always look out for those who choose not to. “Saving time by crossing a busy avenue is and never should be worth your life,” said Davis. “I would also encourage those who are driving along University Avenue to always be aware of those pedestrians who may cross the street and to always abide by the speed limit.” Summers also gave a word of caution to students that extends to all traffic areas on campus. “I would urge students to always use the pedestrian tunnel when crossing University Avenue and to only cross streets at designated crosswalks,” explained Summers. “Students should also look both ways before entering crosswalks, never assuming that a driver will give them the right of way. Most importantly, they should put down distractions, like cellphones, when crossing roadways.”
Office of Student Engagement still looking for a director MADELINE CANCIENNE STAFF REPORTER
The Office of Student Engagement is currently searching for a permanent director. When Pam Rault, the previous director of OSE, moved to University Housing, Angela James served as an interim director of OSE for nearly a year and a half while also managing her position as director of the Office of Disability Services. Now returning to solely handling her responsibilities in disability services, James feels the team was productive during her time in OSE. “I think we got a lot accomplished during the time I was there,” shared James. “We opened the Tinsley Hall student area, opened the Lion Central
Info Center, increased student activity, and learned how to engage all students.” Macey Crovetto, coordinator for Greek life and student organizations, reflected on her time working with James. “I was only here for the last six months that she was here under the director role,” explained Crovetto. “The thing I love about Angela is that she has this very welcoming personality, especially when coming into Greek life with all of these new hazing laws. I was incredibly overwhelmed, and she would tell me I was doing a great job, and she was always there for me. She was just a wonderful support system.” Crovetto hopes the next director will carry out the OSE’s goal of engaging with students by forming relationships with students.
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“The better you know your students, the more able you are to serve them,” said Crovetto. “So, as far as looking for a director, that’s something that we’re prioritizing, someone that’s on the ground with the students, making sure that we’re doing everything to provide you all with what it is you want because that is our job, to make sure that you guys feel like you have a reason to be involved with Southeastern and we are giving you all of the tools and resources to find different ways to get involved that fit your specific interests, personality, schedule.” Crovetto shared that the OSE office staff is a close team, so she hopes the new director will be a good fit for the operation. “We are a really tight-knit team,” stated Crovetto. “We spend a lot of time together.
We are friends, and we laugh together, cry together sometimes when things are getting crazy, so you really want somebody that is going to be part of that family and really commit to this team and to this university because it’s something that means a lot to all of us.” Dr. Gabe Willis, interim dean of students, will assist the OSE in a more hands-on manner until the position is filled. “Now that this position is vacant, Dr. Willis has stepped in and really gotten to know each one of us,” shared Crovetto. “One thing he said to me was, ‘When we hire this new director, I want to be familiar with the position and because I want to know what it’s going
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campus has to offer DIAMOND HOLLINS STAFF REPORTER
For students who have a gluten sensitivity or intolerance, dining services provides options to address their dietary restrictions. Richard Pugh, interim marketing coordinator of The Mane Dish, stated that The Mane Dish supplies options for students on campus with an aversion to foods containing gluten. “Our premier restaurant The Mane Dish provides ‘made without gluten-containing ingredients’ options for guest with celiac disease and gluten intolerances,” said Pugh. “These items are available upon request daily but are oftentimes implemented into our regular menus.” According to Pugh, The Mane Dish has specialty items available. “The Mane Dish has glutenfree hamburgers and hot dogs as well as gluten-free pasta,” shared Pugh. “We do, however, often have vegetables, rice and meat dishes that are made without gluten-containing ingredients.” Pugh discussed why it is imperative for the university to have these gluten-free options available to students. “It is important for us as the food service provider to cater to the dietary needs of all of our guests,” stated Pugh. “Whether it be for religious, dietary or other reasons, we strive to provide food that is alive with flavor and nutrition that nourishes the body and allows our guests to succeed.” Christina Martin, an instructor for family and consumer sciences, discussed specific bodily sensitivities to foods that contain gluten. “There’s no true gluten allergy,” said Martin. “However, wheat allergies do exist along with celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that can lead to very serious health consequences including malnutrition if gluten Stay Connected With Us! Like and follow @lionsroarnews.
is consumed. Celiac disease is rare, only affecting one percent of the population.” For students who do not eat gluten, certain foods should be avoided. “Someone following a gluten-free diet should avoid wheat, barley and rye as gluten is a type of protein found in these grains,” explained Martin. “This includes a large number of our staple-grains in the U.S. such as refined or whole-wheat bread and pasta. Other sources of gluten include most crackers, biscuits, baked goods, cakes, cookies, pies, flour tortillas, pizza and beer.” Martin also outlined a list of foods that can be consumed. “There are a lot of foods that can be consumed by those following a gluten-free diet though,” shared Martin. “These foods include vegetables, fruits, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, meat, fish, poultry, dairy, rice, quinoa, nut flours, soy, oats that haven’t been processed in the same plant as other glutencontaining grains and, of course, products marketed as gluten-free.” Pugh explained that the fact that the university has glutenfree options on campus shines a light on the dedication the university has in ensuring every student is satisfied. “The comfort and safety of our guest are our top priorities,” stated Pugh. “Providing options for students with dietary restrictions shows that we are committed to each and every guest’s well-being and success.” If a guest expresses a dietary restriction, necessary steps are taken at The Mane Dish. “We instruct our staff to refer them to the executive chef,” shared Pugh. “The chef can answer any questions or concerns a guest may have concerning the day’s menu but can also help customize a menu if needed. These situations are handled on a case-by-case basis.”
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A day in the life of Christian Mozingo
Cadet Christian Mozingo, a senior criminal justice major, stands in his uniform outside the Student Union Annex. Encouraged to join in high school, Mozingo is thankful for the opportunity to serve his country. JACOB SUMMERVILLE/THE LION’S ROAR JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER
but Mackay was good at them, and we learned and helped each other out.” Cadet Aric Mackay, an alumnus of the university, is a friend of Mozingo. Mackay became the first cadet to graduate from the university since the 1990s. Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Gascon, ROTC instructor and recruiter, explained that both cadets possessed the focus and discipline to succeed in the program. “They both hit the ground running,” expressed Gascon. “Cadet Mozingo showed the ability to adapt to every situation and has grown as a soldier, leader and most importantly, a man.” As a senior criminal justice major graduating after this semester, Mozingo wants to work for a local police force before moving up to a state level. Along with the ROTC program and the National Guard, he is also a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Mozingo expressed that the ROTC program strengthened him in his academics. “To me, it was a full-time job, but God paid very well for it, and the requirements to stay in ROTC push you academically,” said Mozingo. “I also surrounded myself with people in the same field as me, and we had a good study group.” University Alumna Sarah Mozingo, Christian Mozingo’s wife, discussed how her husband’s courage shaped his personality. Sarah Mozingo said, “His courage is what gives him the strength to have led his other cadets in missions, to have jumped out of a plane two summers ago, and to be able to leave his wife and son to protect his country when danger like a natural disaster or war strikes. I think that’s the bravest thing men and women in the military have to do.” Christian Mozingo joined the military because “I love my country, and I have a heart for people.” He shared that if someone is considering joining the military, they should do it for the right reasons. “The ones that smile when you walk by and thank you for putting on that uniform, those are the people I thank for giving me a reason to serve,” said Christian Mozingo. “Without those people, this voluntary military status I have is pointless. So, for the people reading this, thank you for giving me a reason to serve.”
Supply Chain Management degree program ranked among the best JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE STAFF REPORTER
The university supply chain management program strives to prepare students for a career in the business world by giving good educational foundation and interaction with firms for job opportunities. According to the website study.com, the university’s supply chain management degree is ranked 23rd in the nation for its resources and future employment opportunities. Dr. Robert Cope, a professor of marketing and supply chain management, discussed how the degree program teaches students about different aspects of business. “Supply chain management is a multi-disciplinary degree program,” explained Cope. “It gives students the perspective of all the different components of the College of Business. We’re here to support the infrastructure, and supply chain management is making the efficient use of raw materials all the way through retail.” According to Cope, the program was started in 2008 after hurricane Katrina when the then president Dr. Randy Moffett opened the university to first responders. Dr. Antoinette Phillips, the dean of the College of Business, explained why numerous students chose to
make a career in supply chain management. “Supply chain management is a rapidly growing area in business, and job opportunities are really good for our students who have successfully pursued a supply chain degree and have endless possibilities in their careers,” stated Phillips. “It’s a big area in business.” The department also provides special opportunities and internships for students to explore and experience in their chosen field of study. “The state department of procurement have three of our students, and they’ve hired three entry-level,” said Cope. “We placed students at Marathon Petroleum, Walmart Logistics, Coca Cola, and basically, our program sends students out at either internships or entry-level positions. About 60 percent of our students go into purchasing our procurement opportunity while the other 40 percent go into logistics, warehousing or inventory.” Matthew Haslitt, a senior supply chain management major, shared his motivation for pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and the various classes it offered. “It’s a quickly growing field, and there’s a lot of interesting opportunities with various companies,” expressed Haslitt. “Some classes they offer are project management, transportation logistics
purchasing, production management and operations.” Cope is glad to see students succeeding in the real world environment. “This is a program that touches so many different ways,” shared Cope. “We have two students out at Abbott Christian in New Orleans, and they send baby-food products all over the world. It’s just so nice that our students are getting out there in a real world environment and involved in things that help the general public and our economy.” While the degree received a recognition, Cope expressed that the program continues to improve on a daily basis and impact students’ success. “Dr. Mike Jones, the director of the program, and I would love to provide a MBA program in supply chain management,” said Cope. “We would also look to add concentrations in specific areas in supply chain management.”
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The crowns crossing campus
Sisters Mason and Madison Burnette, left to right,represent their community by participating in pageants. They hold the Miss Italian Festival and Miss Christmas on the Bayou titles, respectively. MADELINE CANCIENNE/THE LION’S ROAR MADELINE CANCIENNE STAFF REPORTER
The women on campus who become involved in pageantry may have varying amounts of experience, but many share the same values that the competition experience provides. Madison Burnette, a freshman kinesiology major, shared that her journey to the pageant world began when she was young. “I got involved in pageantry because at a young age, I would watch my older sister compete in pageants,” said Burnette. “I really enjoyed watching her, and I wanted to do everything she did.” Mason Burnette, a freshman kinesiology major, shared a similar experience as her twin sister Madison Burnette. “I grew up watching my sister, Reagan, compete in pageants, and as she did her last pageant, my twin sister and I did our first,” shared Mason Burnette. “Although neither of us won that year, we still had a blast. It was a great way to bond with both of my sisters.” Since then, Madison Burnette has held the title of 2014 Junior Miss Livingston Parish Fair and currently holds the title of Miss Christmas on the Bayou. Mason Burnette recently won her first crown title as the 2019 Miss Italian Festival Queen. Mason Burnette shared what her time as queen has taught her so far. “As the Italian Festival Queen, I learn so many new things at each event I go to,” said Mason Burnette. “I’ve learned amazing amounts of things about Louisiana in the past six months that I don’t think I could have learned any other way. Pageantry not only makes you a better and confident person, but it cultures you.” Similarly, Madison Burnette enjoys making friendships as well as learning more about her home.
“You really get to meet lots of new people and get to travel all over the state and learn more about Louisiana than you actually know,” said Madison Burnette. “As a festival queen, you get to travel to other festivals all over Louisiana, and that really gets you involved with knowing more about Louisiana and making many new friends.” 2019 Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, expressed what her time as a competitor helped her accomplish. “I have always strived to be the best role model possible,” said Blank. “Pageantry has done so much to help me with that goal.” Mason Burnette compared pageantry to a sorority. She agreed with her sister about gaining confidence and making friends through the pageant. “There are so many girls who are beautiful and intelligent competing in pageants to represent their hometown or favorite festival,” said Mason Burnette. “Although I have my sorority sisters, I also have my rhinestone sisters. My favorite aspect of pageantry is definitely the bonds you make along the way.” Mason Burnette encouraged potential competitors to think of pageants as “a way of applying for a job.” “The title you compete for is going to be your job if you win,” said Mason Burnette. “You must represent your title with poise and grace. You must know everything there is to know about it so you can educate others on your festival or parish.” Mason Burnette gave a piece of advice to those who are considering competing for the first time. “If you are considering doing a pageant, I say, ‘Go for it, girl,’” said Mason Burnette. “You will not regret your decision. Stay confident and brave. Enter the pageant to have fun though, not to win. Show the judges that you’re having fun and that you love the title you’re competing for.”
good candidate.’ So, he’s really stepped into that supervisory role for us, and he’s absolutely to take to successfully lead this been wonderful to work with.” office because that’s the only The university is still way I’ll be able to choose a searching for the perfect OSE
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fit. Until then, Willis will be assisting the department and looking for ways it can better serve the university and provide students with the best opportunities.
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As a soldier of the United States National Guard and a cadet in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Christian Mozingo has been strengthened by his religion and fellow Americans to serve his country. A resident of Louisiana for most of his life, Mozingo’s grandfathers, father and one of his uncles served in the armed forces. Along with the family influence, Mozingo explained that his theatre teacher in high school recommended him to consider the ROTC program. “My theatre teacher Mr. Joe was a big influence in my life and still is today, but he suggested it would be best for me,” said Mozingo. “So, I seeked out a recruiter, and that’s how it all began.” At first, Mozingo’s mother,
Cerenna Timphony, feared her son’s decision to be in the military, but since joining the service, she has seen him develop because of his role in the armed forces. “Along with God, the National Guard and the ROTC has made him the man he is today,” shared Timphony. “He is very respectful of me and his father. He loves helping people and the community. Both programs have made him become more involved with family and community.” After being in the ROTC program for four years, Mozingo shared that his favorite aspect of the program was exposing a person’s strengths and weaknesses. “I was very good at the fitness aspect,” said Mozingo. “So, I was the PT instructor for a long time and still am at my unit in New Orleans. I was weak though in writing OP orders,
The Lionʼs Roar | CAMPUS LIFE
ALPHA PSI OMEGA – Alpha Psi Omega would like to welcome everyone back to a new spring semester, and we look forward to meeting all the brand new lions on campus. Our first APO interest meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 5 where all potential initiates can learn about us and how great it is to be in APO. The meeting will be in the Clark Hall Annex aka Contemporary Art Gallery at 5 p.m. If you love theatre, come check us out. We have a great semester planned. HSM– The Health Systems Management - HSM - Club hosts our meetings in White Hall room 109. The tentative dates are Feb. 7, Feb. 21, March 14, March 28, April 4 and April 18 at 4:00 p.m. and a tentative date for our final meeting party in May. Some meetings will be strictly informative, and some will include a speaker that will inform students regarding their experience in the field and their workplace. The last meeting will be a celebration for our members and a party to celebrate our graduates. If students are interested in more information and updates, they can follow our Instagram and Twitter @slu_hsmclub and/or email us at hsmclub2018@gmail.com.
OPINIONS | The Lionʼs Roar
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Government cries, “Wolf!” The longest government shutdown in American history has finally been resolved, at least until Feb. 15. The short answer of the matter is that I’m too used to hearing news like this to care much. But, the long answer, if you really want to know, is a little more complicated. MAIAH WOODRING To start with, I feel STAFF REPORTER as though the politicians are behaving like little children. “If I don’t get my way, I’m gonna take my toy home,” they say. The last time I checked, this government was of the people, by the people and for the people. I understand that we elected and appointed officials to make decisions on behalf of their constituents. However, this little game of, “Well, I don’t like what you said, so I’m going to hold my breath until I
turn blue,” is ridiculous. Who is this really hurting? The people. I doubt that the decision-makers on Capitol Hill were seriously striving for money during the course of the 35-day shutdown. So, we’re talking about the common person, the prison guard who has to turn to driving for Uber to make ends meet, or the government worker who has to take a forced, unpaid vacation. Even then, though, banks and credit card companies rose to the challenge and, realizing that there were extenuating circumstances, offered to extend loans or credit deadlines in order to work with their clients. In my opinion, no one was seriously harmed because of the government shutdown directly or indirectly. In fact, electronic benefits transfer recipients in Louisiana ended up receiving twice their usual amount for the month of January just
in case the shutdown rolled into February. Even common workers, like our prison guards, are receiving backpay for the work that they did. So really, besides asking people to get along better with their families to make ends meet and maybe prompting workers to carpool in order to reserve resources, what did this shutdown accomplish? Honestly, I feel that the government shutdown just plays up the incessant D.C. drama, and in the end, the matter for the shutdown is eclipsed by the stupidity of the shutdown itself. It’s a pity that this drama runs on at the expense of everyday American workers. It’s also a pity that this drama, in its various forms, has been playing on for so long that I’ve grown numb to it, which brings me to the beginning again.
What are your thoughts on the government shutdown? “I don’t know much about politics, but I know it’s not great when the thing that’s supposed to run your country isn’t actually running. I’m not happy about it, and the reason behind it all is no reason to come to a screeching halt.” THORA HUGHES JUNIOR, COMMUNICATION “I just think it’s kind of silly to put people out of a job over a wall.” JOSHUA EILERS SOPHOMORE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
“I have friends who were affected, and I really feel for them, but I personally don’t have an opinion on it because it happens for every president basically.” KAYLA FLETCHER SENIOR, GENERAL STUDIES A lot of time, we don’t know all the information, and it’s hard to bypass the opinions. Hopefully, they get together and agree on something, but it could’ve been handled a better way from the start.” KARLEY BORDELON JUNIOR, SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION “I don’t think enough people are informed about it, even myself. I try to stray from those things and social media, but I do wish I knew more about it.” CHANDLER DAMEREL SENIOR, ART “I think that the president is making a point and really pushing the meanings of honor with politics in doing what he says. He’s not supporting one or the other. He’s keeping the country as a whole in mind.” JARED CATES FRESHMAN, CRIMINAL JUSTICE “I think the ‘compromise’ he came up with is insane. It’s no ‘compromise.’ If anything good will come out of all this, it’ll be all of his supporters realizing how crazy he is.” KELSEY GABOUREL SOPHOMORE, KINESIOLOGY
Music is the key to Neverland Midnight. The soft glimmer of the moon as I sat in the backseat of my mom’s dusty 2007 Dodge Durango. The windows were rolled down low letting the warm fall breeze whip my hair this way Diamond Hollins and that as we STAFF REPORTER sped down the highway, and Lana Del Rey’s melodic voice was gliding smoothly through the speakers like a Petrel glides in the air. Lana was telling my story, singing my pain and fears. It was like she was in my mind, picking apart every damaged piece of me and making it into something divine and heavenly. It was then that I learned about how great the magic of music is and how no matter how ridiculous a song may sound to one person,
to another person it can be their story and their escape. One should not be judged for liking country, rock or even opera music because everyone uses music to deal with their experiences and escape real life. Music is a personal affair, containing recollections of childhood, relationships and experiences in general that can serve as a therapy for people who are lost or broken. Whether music is rock or rap should not matter. All that matters is the way it feeds the soul and connects an individual to that otherworldly encounter of liberation. Growing up, I was used to being teased for my ‘weird’ musical taste. Having a playlist filled with Baroque pop and Indie music warranted mocking laughter where I grew up, which was a place where rap and R&B music were
the preferred genres. I never got bent out of shape about what other people had to say about what I listened to, mostly because I found freedom in the lyrics, freedom that transported me to this mystical dimension full of possibilities and away from the reality of my misfortunes. My music was my Neverland, a place where I basked in momentary happiness and stayed forever young, a place where my imagination became reality and my pain was blown away like a leaf blown by a mild wind. Every time I think about music, I think about all the times when it was the most constant and comforting thing in my life. I think about how when my first dog, Cane, got ran over, and Benjamin Clementine was there for me with his song “I Won’t Complain.” When I stabbed myself
in the leg trying to open a can of pineapples, “Runaway” by Aurora was my go-to song. When I twisted my ankle being reckless, Banks distracted me from the pain with her song “Brain.” And in my times of loneliness, Frank Ocean was always my shoulder to lean on with his song “Swim.” All of those songs lie in completely different musical genres, yet in some way, they brought me out of dark places and allowed my emotions to run wild instead of being locked inside my mind. Music is music, and no person should be shamed for connecting with a song that others may not be fond of. Whatever brings light to someone’s darkness, or joy to an individual’s sadness should be celebrated no matter what. Music is Neverland, and we should all get lost in it.
“I think it was worthless and a poor tactic for the president to use force to get what he wants. I just don’t see a positive in it. It’s like a toddler who wants his way. What he’s doing is not beneficial for the country or anyone.” JORDAN KELLEY FRESHMAN, MARKETING “I think Donald Trump being president is a mistake itself. People support him because they think he can just say and do whatever he wants, but look where we are now.” AMANDA LIN FRESHMAN, ART “Although it hasn’t affected me, I still have friends and neighbors who are being affected by it right now.” ALISSA LONG SOPHOMORE, MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION
EDITORIAL: Why a new look for the newspaper
You may have noticed some differences in the recent issues of The Lion’s Roar. The first major change was to our back-to-school issue. While we have been doing a magazine format special edition since 2013, this was our first time having it printed on actual magazine paper. Next, we unveiled a new masthead in our first regular issue Annie Goodman of the semester last week. This EDITOR-IN-CHIEF revamped front page has inspired us to update the look of the interior pages as well. At The Lion’s Roar, we always strive to provide our readers with timely information and features. Since the standing elements within the paper gave it a very traditional look, I felt it necessary to update them with a more modern look and feel to better reflect the direction I hope to take our publication.
A few of the more notable changes are the new look of Speak Out on page three and the Sports section becoming Sports & Fitness. Personally, I have never been a fan of the look of the previous Speak Out, so I am quite content with the update. I have opted to expand Sports to Sports & Fitness because I feel that Sports is a very niche area, and I would like to further the reach and relatability of our publication. By including fitness with our sports features, I hope to expose our readers to more subject areas as well as draw more traction to our sports section. I know that change can be scary, but I believe this is a needed change. As one of the oldest forms of mass communication, I understand the appeal of a traditional look. However, as a college newspaper, I would like to find a way to better appeal to the average college-aged student. I believe our new look brings with it a refreshing feel that can hopefully catch the attention of more students on campus.
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A professor’s passion and pursuit for printmaking JACOB SUMMERVILLE Staff Reporter
From film to photography to printmaking, Ernest Milsted has found a career as an associate professor of printmaking at the university to be a great fit for his interests and skills. A native of Houma, Louisiana, Milsted attended Nicholls State University for his undergraduate career. He was indecisive about what degree program to pursue but was ready to transfer to the University of New Orleans when he discovered his interest in film. Before heading to UNO, his professor for a black and white film course, Dennis Sipiorski, currently, a professor of ceramics at Southeastern Louisiana University, took an interest in Milsted’s work. “This was the first time that a college professor had taken interest in me, and so I stayed at Nicholls, and I changed my
Ernest Milsted is using one of the printmaking machines located in Clark Hall room 303. His passion for photography, printmaking and the creativity of his students serves as an inspiration for his art. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar major to art, and I took every photography class that I could take with Dennis,” said Milsted. “After I got to the end of that, I took a screen printing class, and I found that I could use my
photographs in conjunction with screen printing to sort of make a new image.” Milsted completed his undergraduate career at Nicholls in 2002, earning a Bachelor of
Arts with a concentration in photography and printmaking. He then attended Notre Dame to pursue his master’s degree. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame in
2006, Milsted went back home for the summer and decided to drop by Southeastern’s Visual Arts department. “I knew that Dennis had come here to become the department head here at the time,” shared Milsted. “So, I said, ‘One day, I’m just going to pop in and visit Dennis,’ and so I did, and he said, ‘Hey, we need a printmaker here. Didn’t you just graduate?’” In the fall of 2006, Milsted took a position at the university as an instructor of printmaking and drawing. Then in 2013, he accepted a position as an associate professor of printmaking. During his time at the university, Milsted has researched the coastal erosion in Louisiana, using his photographs as a framework for printmaking. “I take these trips to coastal Louisiana every summer and spring and photograph that place in the hopes of sort of recording
what’s going on there and also to reconnect with that place that I call home,” explained Milsted. “I will use an old-school 35 mm film camera to take photographs down there. Somehow, that oldschool technology sort of serves that type of imagery better.” Along with other pictures and maps, Milsted uses these pictures to create a printed image. Milsted shared that he loves the career he sought and found. “I’m not going to get rich doing this, but I make a pretty good living, and I love what I do, and I think that’s really important for any person in college that is looking for a career,” said Milsted. “To love what you do is really important. It’s more important than the money part of it.” James Gilette, a student of Milsted’s, explained what he enjoys about Milsted’s
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A community nurtures the arts ZACHARY ARAKI Assistant Editor
Through more than an exhibition, the Hammond Regional Arts Center promotes and brings local, regional and national art to its community. According to Tara Bennett, media coordinator for the HRAC, the arts center “provides an avenue for everyone in Tangipahoa Parish to enrich their lives through arts” and “to create a centralized cultural, artistic and educational facility for the community.” Bennett said, “The arts center serves as a way of enhancing the quality of life in our community and providing a downtown destination for residents and visitors alike to view an exhibit featuring local and regional artists, participate in the Common Read, enjoy culinary craftsmanship, or to enjoy an intimate listening room experience.” Maureen Joyce, executive director of the HRAC, discussed the importance of art in a community. “The arts improve individual well-being, unify communities, improve academic performance, strengthen the economy, drive tourism, create social change and spark creativity and innovation,” said Joyce. To achieve that goal in 1982, the Hammond Art Guild, Hammond Heritage Foundation, Columbia Theater Players, Hammond Arts Council and the Hammond Central Business District collaborated to establish the Hammond Cultural Foundation, which was later renamed to the Hammond Regional Arts Center. “The 1982 ribbon cutting for the grand opening of its permanent location in the Levy Building, 217 East Thomas
Street, culminated three years of intense efforts by local citizens,” shared Bennett. “Maya Levy, the first president of the foundation, was instrumental in persuading Alyce Levy to donate the building to the city.” After a proposal, the Hammond City Council leased the building to the foundation. Volunteers set to work cleaning and preparing the HRAC building. The HRAC became the official arts organization of Tangipahoa Parish in 1985 when Marjorie Morrison, a former president of the HRAC, made her case before the Tangipahoa Parish Police Jury and received a unanimous approval. “Initially, the foundation was run by dedicated volunteers, but as activities and duties increased, a director was hired,” said Bennett. “Local, regional and nationally acclaimed art exhibits have always been a staple offering since the art center’s inception.” Joyce hopes to see the arts center continue to grow in 2019. “We have a bright future with outstanding, quality exhibitions and programs as well as exciting partners in the business community such as Luma Coffee and Zocalisa Chocolates whose artfully created products generate more visitors to our exhibitions and enhances their experience,” shared Joyce. “We are exploring evening hours during productions at the Columbia Theatre.” Pat Macaluso, board member of the HRAC, has worked with the arts center since its birth as an original charter member. By holding every officer position throughout her time, Maculuso saw the arts center grow over its 37 years of running. “The organization has grown from a completely volunteer
organization to the development of a professional staff that sees to the day-to-day operations of the organization,” explained Macaluso. “The board has grown and developed into a fully functioning and participatory body. Our membership continues to grow every year, and our outreach programs encompass many other organizations and entities in the community.”
The Hammond Regional Arts Center promotes the arts through exhibitions and events like the “Brews Arts Festival,” the Common Read program and Playing the Staircase. HRAC began working to promote the arts in its community in 1982. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar
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Cage makes a melody of dreams ZACHARY ARAKI Assistant Editor
Sara Cage, a senior music major, entered university history as the first student to receive three first place awards at the Southern Regional Conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Though Cage participated in NATS competitions since her freshman year of college, she never made it to the finals before this last contest. She described her experience as unreal and “a dream come true.” “I cried during the announcements of all the finalists because I achieved my goal,” said Cage. “At that point, I didn’t care how I would be placed during finals. I just wanted to have fun performing as my teacher constantly reminds me to do. It was just the cherry on top to receive first
place in each of the categories I competed in and receive the Governors’ Award.” Cage competed in the senior women’s division, Hall Johnson spiritual category and upper level music theater-women category. The Governors’ Award recognizes performers who show “the greatest promise of having a professional career” in performance according to NATS. Though Cage began singing when she was 4 years old, she did not take voice lessons before attending the university. In her musical career, Cage managed being self-critical by remaining motivated and patient. “It can be very taxing to continually down yourself by comparing yourself to others or finding everything in your performance and practice settings,” said Cage. “However, I remind myself where I’ve
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A plan for a coffee business formulated five years ago by four best friends has morphed into more than just an aspiration. “Luma Coffee Roasters” has turned into a business built on principles and spirituality. Logan Torrance, Shelby Torrance, Devin Masters and Catherine Masters planned on starting a business based on a common love for coffee. “First off, we really, really love coffee, and being best friends, we would travel together and experience all this great coffee in places like Nashville and Chicago,” said Logan Torrance. “Finally, we said to ourselves ‘Why can’t Hammond have really great coffee too?’ So, Devin and Catherine started roasting coffee on the stove, and that evolved into us investing into our first electric roaster, and the rest is history.” Shelby Torrance described the significance of naming their business “Luma Coffee Roasters”
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come by listening to past recordings of myself to see the progress I’ve made. Singing takes time to develop, and a singer won’t typically reach their peak for their voice until they’re 30.” Cage feels grateful for support from Associate Professor of Voice Dr. Alissa Mercurio Rowe who described Cage as “an exceptional person and student.” “Her singing as a freshman was extremely musical, but she lacked some of the technical prowess to be able to sing freely,” said Rowe. “Since that freshman year, Sara has worked diligently and with great focus to gain the vocal technique needed for more freedom in her singing. She is one of the most hardworking and naturally musical students I have ever taught.” Cage believes that a world
without music would be “quite dull, so many sparks of creativity would vanish.” Singing allows her to bring joy to others. “Music is so powerful in the sense of being able to transcend others to another dimension or having others feel what you feel as you perform,” said Cage. “Singing breaks down any sort of barriers that may have been created.” Cage recalled the university choirs’ European tour during the summer of 2017 as an example of surmounting such barriers. Cage said, “Although we could not speak their language and were ultimately the minority in their country, the music we sung erased the language barrier completely and allowed the listeners to sit and enjoy the music that was being created. Sara Cage, a senior music major, earned three first place awards and the That is why we do what we do.” Governors’ Award at the National Association of Teachers of Singing in her first year making it to the finals. Zachary Araki/The Lion’s Roar
Students shine at winter workshop GERARD BORNE Staff Reporter
While some people relaxed over the winter break, others used the time to grow and improve in their work. Benjamin Norman, technical director, Emery Foster, a sophomore general studies major, and Taylor Meng, a junior education major, attended the 24th annual “Stage Combat Winter Workshop” at Tulane University. Norman encouraged students to attend the workshop. “This year was the first year that Southeastern students have attended the Dueling Arts International stage combat workshop,” stated Norman. “It is truly a great experience for the students to attend the workshop. I encouraged them, the students, to attend this workshop as a training opportunity to further their careers as performers. It gave them skills they would have not learned here at Southeastern and now can bring those skills to future Southeastern theatre productions.” The winter workshop served as a training ground for theatrical stage combat and stunt work.
While the support of family and friends played a huge role in these four friends traveling down their path toward success, Devin Masters acknowledged that some employees at Hammond Regional Arts Center played a notable role. “All of our friends and family have shown us crazy amount of support and loyalty,” said Devin Masters. “When the people around you really believe in what you’re doing, it helps to keep that fire burning. But, I would say that the two people that have really been vital parts of our growth as a business has been Scotty Meades and Maureen Joyce from the Hammond Regional Arts Center in downtown Hammond.” Logan Torrance offered a piece of wisdom to people who have a desire to open up their own business. “Know the ‘why’ behind your ‘what,’” said Logan Torrance. “Everyone knows what they want to do, ‘open a coffee shop’ or ‘open a boutique,’ but not everyone has MILSTED a solid ‘why.’ Your ‘what’ is not continued from pg. 4 going to keep you steady when profit isn’t coming in, business instruction. isn’t booming yet, and you feel “I really appreciate the like quitting, but your ‘why’ will. time he takes to really teach And your ‘why’ should always be you how to do whatever the people. If your dream isn’t helping material is, from concept to someone, then dream bigger.” execution,” said Gillette. “He
“It’s a training opportunity where students work with master teachers in stage combat from Dueling Arts International to learn a variety of skills dealing with best and safe practices for stage combat and stunt work,” explained Norman. “The students are given the opportunity to perform what they have learned and be judged on their performances. From this, they can earn recognition as beginning combatants or beginning theatrical combatants. I was very confident that our students would earn recognition as beginning combatants.” Foster discussed her experience of participating at the workshop. “Ben Norman told me about the event shortly after ‘Almost, Maine,’” shared Foster. “Soon after he told me about it, I quickly signed up. Spots were limited, so I immediately signed up. I earned certifications in unarmed, rapier and dagger as a beginning combatant. Additionally, I got a certification as a theatrical beginning combatant for broadsword. Everyone at the workshop passed and did wonderful during their testing.” Norman shared what he
enjoyed the most about the workshop. “My favorite thing about the workshop is the community that’s created,” said Norman. “The opportunity to network with working professionals in the field is truly a blessing. I was recognized as an associate instructor of stage combat through Dueling Arts International, and I am currently trying to bring the work to Southeastern.” Foster discussed what she learned through the workshop. “I had used a broadsword and performed some unarmed stage before,” explained Foster. “I had never gone through this type of training. I also never touched a rapier and dagger. It was difficult to learn how to use one weapon in each hand. My favorite part about the event was coming back every day and seeing myself grow from the day before. It was also neat to see my classmates and friends grow.” For anyone attending the workshop next winter, Foster offered words of advice. “Come prepared to work your muscles, not just your brains,” stated Foster.
definitely knows how to keep you busy for the entire class, which really helps a 2 hour and 45-minute studio fly by.” Milsted explained how his career has allowed him an opportunity to work with creative minds. “I get to work on projects
that I wouldn’t have thought of before because students bring that into class,” said Milsted. “Together, we can kind of solve problems and creatively come up with a solution so they can express themselves.”
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The Lionʼs Roar | SPORTS & FITNESS
International Sports: Kabaddi PRAKRITI ADHIKARI STAFF REPORTER
A game of attack and defense - kabaddi is an indigenous game of South Asia played between two teams of seven players each on opposite halves of a court. The game, which got its name from the Tamil word “kai pidi,” meaning “to hold hands,” is a contact sport. Kabaddi is the national game of Bangladesh and is popular in countries like Pakistan, India, Nepal, Iran and Sri Lanka. Played widely from grounds in villages to international courts, the game teaches lessons of attack and self-defense. Mukunda Jaishi, a sophomore computer science major, shared his childhood memories of the game. “I used to play kabaddi when I was a child,” shared Jaishi. “Around 10-12 of us used to gather in a field and play. We didn’t really follow all the rules, but it used to be a lot of fun.” In kabaddi, each team sends a player called a “raider” to the opponent’s side. The game proceeds as the raider attempts to tag an opponent within 30 seconds and return back to their team while also defending oneself from the opposing team, which tries to prevent their return. The challenging aspect is that the raider is the only person allowed to cross the court to attack the opposing team and must do so without taking any breaths. To prove they are not breathing, the raider must loudly chant “kabaddi kabaddi” repeatedly so the referee can hear him until the turn is complete. A point is awarded to the attacking team if the raider succeeds in tagging an opponent and returning back to their half of the court. Failure to do so will earn a point for the defending team. Jaishi’s shared his favorite part of the game. “The best part of the game is chanting ‘kabaddi, kabaddi,’” said Jaishi. “Also, I like how you struggle to get back to your side of the court and score a point for the team.” The size of a kabaddi court is 13x10 meters for men and 11x8 meters for women. It is played in two halves of 20 minutes each with a five minute break in between for the teams to swap their position on the
court. There are various rules. A raider can tag an opponent by grabbing their limbs or torso or just by touching them. Tagging can be done by toe touch, hand touch, side kicks and reverse kicks, and then diving back to the home territory. The tagged player gets out of the game when the raider succeeds in returning to his team, and thus the team loses its players. Natives of kabaddi-playing countries believe the game to be centuries old. With variations to the game being played in different countries around the world, the common theme of attacking the enemy and returning back to the team remains the same. For this reason, some people believe that it originated in prehistoric times when humans had to attack and retreat as a method of survival. The game does not have a lot of equipment. All it requires is a ground and a whistle, and anyone can play. This contributed to how it has lasted throughout history and why it is gaining widespread popularity. The regional game first gained attention at the 1936 Olympic Games as an exhibition game. Since then, there have been various international competitions. Kabaddi World Cups have been organized, and the sport is played professionally. It is also a regular event in the Asian Games, which is organized every four years. The introduction of the Pro Kabaddi League in India has especially added to the professionalism and popularity of the sport. According to an article by Tom Chitty, titled “How kabaddi became India’s fastest growing sport,” kabaddi is the second most watched sport in India after cricket. “From 2016 to 2017, the PKL increased its TV viewership India by almost 100 million people,” said Chitty. “And while it’s still second to India’s premier cricket competition the Indian Premier League, the Pro Kabaddi League has managed to attract more Indian viewers than soccer’s World Cup, one of the world’s most watched sporting events.” For those who grow up playing kabaddi, it is not just a childhood game. It is a training for self defense. A training to survive in the competitive world. Such games invoke the principle of “survival of the
Kabaddi is a contact game of attack and defense and is played in South Asian countries like Nepal, Indi, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The word “kabaddi” originated from the Tamil word “kai pidi,” which means “to hold hands.” ANNIE GOODMAN/THE LION’S ROAR
fittest.” One needs to be physically strong and mentally smart to survive the competition and be a step ahead to succeed.
Setting his sights on Spring sports filling the rec further improvement JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER
Rick Fremin, softball head coach, brought the Lady Lions from 12th place in the Southland Conference to tied for second place between his first season as the head coach and last season. He coaches his players to be tough and aggressive on the field. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR ZACHARY ARAKI ASSISTANT EDITOR
Entering his fourth year as the softball head coach, Rick Fremin aims to continue the Lady Lions’ upward trajectory after setting school records for wins. Though Fremin initially aspired to be a college football coach, he started his softball coaching career at his former high school, Belle Chasse High School. “The athletic director came to me and asked me to be the softball coach ‘cause it had an opening, and I told him, ‘No,’ twice, and he told me to go home and pray about it for two days, which I did,” shared Fremin. “So, I wound up taking over four weeks before the first game, and then they hadn’t been to the state championships in 10 years, so we made it our first year, and the softball bug bit me.” After earning district titles in his two seasons with Belle Chasse, Fremin coached for five seasons at Jackson State University before starting to coach the Lady Lions in 2015. Fremin discussed the transition from coaching at the high school level to the collegiate level. “I enjoyed it because I was no longer in the classroom having to teach, so it was just 100 percent softball focused on the studentathletes, the development of a program,” explained Fremin. “I even enjoyed the fieldwork, the maintenance, building the program, so that was a great experience ‘cause I’m very competitive.” In the search for a softball coach, Jay Artigues, director of athletics, appreciated finding Fremin to fill the role. “We had many quality applicants, but coach Fremin’s
track record of successful recruiting as well as his success on and off the field quickly separated him from the other candidates,” said Artigues. Artigues discussed how Fremin developed the softball program. “He has brought a sense of pride and accountability to the program,” stated Artigues. “Last season, our softball team set a new school record for wins in a season.” When coaching, Fremin promotes the saying of “iron teeth” to signify mental and physical toughness as well as being more aggressive than the opposing team. “We show that through our style of play,” explained Fremin. “We try to play fast while we’re playing free and enjoying the game and trying to not just compete but dominate and just have that mindset along with the physical and mental toughness I mentioned before, having the iron teeth to take a punch from the other team and be able to return it, stay in the fight.” Jaquelyn Ramon, senior outfielder, described Fremin as “probably one of the best coaches I’ve ever played for.” “He definitely changed the program around,” shared Ramon. “Everything he does, he helps us on the field and off the field and just to reach another side, not just softball. There’s life after softball. He definitely tries to tap into that with us and help us out in any way.” In Fremin’s first year with the university, the Lady Lions finished in 12th place of the Southland Conference. In 2017, the Lady Lions tied for sixth, and last season, the team tied for second place. “Three years, we made a lot of headway, a lot of progress, which has been recognized both in and
out of the classroom,” said Fremin. “Our team GPA is now a 3.4. Our team service hours are higher than they’ve ever been, and last year, we won more games ever in program history. Things have been headed in the right direction. We’re not where we want to be. We’ll continuously compete for championships in the Southland Conference and advance postseason play.”
Recreational Sports and Wellness is offering 11 intramural sports leagues for students to participate in, including a tournament at Louisiana Tech University in April. The spring schedule starts with doubles racquetball on Feb. 6 and ends with “Swamp Bowl” on May 2. Jason Templet, coordinator of competitive sports, shared that he has worked with a committee of students and referees to help come up with ideas and events. He also coordinates with universities nationally to think of ideas for the leagues. Some intramural sports stay constant with semesters. “The fall semester always has flag football and volleyball while the spring semester always has basketball and softball,” said Templet. “Soccer has been played in both semesters as more people participate.” One of the newer intramural sports is battleship, which starts on April 2. “Battleship is using canoes inside a pool, and teams try to sink each other and be the last team afloat,” explained Templet. “There are four people in each canoe. They use two buckets for throwing water and two kick boards to move around the pool while blocking other teams from throwing water in the boat.” The home run derby will be held on April 17. Templet explained the event. “Home run derby is played at a softball field, and each player tries to hit as many softballs beyond the fence,” said Templet.
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Ryan Mays, a senior health and physical education major, has been helping at the Pennington Student Activity Center for four semesters. Throughout his time there, Mays has seen “a lot more enthusiasm” and “a push for more advertisement” for intramural sports. Becoming involved in intramural sports can have physical, social and mental benefits for students. Templet recalled a memory during one of his spring semesters as a student. “I played on a coed softball team when I was in college, and we won the intramural championship,” shared Templet. “I also hit a home run at our state tournament that we competed in.” Templet described the success of the basketball tournament last spring. “Our championship basketball game for intramurals was a great game,” said Templet. “The referees called the game really well, and the level of competition was great to watch and be a part of.” According to Templet, some sports draw in more participants than others. “Our basketball and softball leagues are always our biggest turnouts for the spring semester,” explained Templet. “Soccer is also becoming a highly anticipated event as well.” To sign up for a league, visit imleagues.com/ SELU/Registration to register a team. For fee information, sign-up instructions and a list of all intramural sports this semester, visit the Recreational Sports and Wellness page on the university website.
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At “Band Day” last semester, the Lionettes and Spirit of the Southland Marching Band and Colorguard taught a halftime routine to high school students for the first football game of the season. The Lionettes performed “House of the Rising Sun” as part of the pregame for every home football game. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR
Surrounded by the love of dance
Kaylee McLaghlin, left, practices a routine in Strawberry Stadium before the first football game. Re’Jon Alexander, middle, cheers on the Lions at “Lion Pawlooza,” the pep rally to kick off “Hot August Night.” Layla Ruffin, right, performs to “Louisiana Saturday Nights” at “Lion Pawlooza.” FILE PHOTOS/THE LION’S ROAR MAIAH WOODRING
three hours a day for three days STAFF REPORTER a week in order to gain and maintain their skills, and over The university’s official the winter break, they moved dance team, the Lionettes, to practicing most days from spent last semester dancing three to 12 hours.
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Despite the schedule, Lionette Kamryn Chambers feels proud to belong to the nationally ranked team, which won first place in the 2018 Universal Dance Association Dance Team National Championships in the division I hip hop category. Chambers explained that being in a team of dedicated girls enjoying the same passion makes being a Lionette worth it. “I’ve been dancing since I was 2 years old,” said Chambers. “It’s something I really, really love to do, and those girls and the coach and the programs make all of it worth it. They have such a good program.” Lionette Zyria Guillory also loves to dance. After taking a year off to focus on her studies,
Guillory “missed dance quite a bit” and wound up trying out for the Lionettes in May of 2017. After making the cut, Guillory has not looked back. She explained why she enjoys being a Lionette. “As a collegiate level dancer, I have improved as an individual dancer and have grown so much mentally,” shared Guillory. “Because of Lionettes, I was able to realize that my teammates are more than just girls I see every day, but are my sisters who have gone through pretty much everything with me. It’s just fascinating to be a part of a group of people who all share the same passion for the same goal.” Guillory intends to stay
with the Lionettes throughout her collegiate career and looks forward to meeting the new recruits who will join the team. She explained the requirements to join. “Requirements for a Lionette would be to have prior dance training with basic hip hop, jazz and technique skills,” said Guillory. “The most important requirement is having school spirit. You have to be very prideful of where, who and what you’re representing as a member of Lionettes.” According to Catherine Messenger, director of spirit, success on tryout day can be helped by “being well-rounded in all the technical parts of dance but also having a good game day knowledge” and knowing how to manage time,
work with the community, and talk with past students, donors and sponsors. Guillory believes that optimism and a driven mindset will give a dancer an upper hand. She offered advice for students interested in becoming Lionettes. “Be very open minded,” said Guillory. “Come in with a positive mindset because we are going to have open arms to new people coming in. We want them to know that fresh minds are good, and we want them to not shy away from anything challenging or new. It’s all going to be pretty hard, but no matter what your technical ability and previous training, it’s important to try.”
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On Feb. 5, 2011, alumna Robin Roberts returned to the university to retire her basketball jersey. Roberts graduated from the university in 1983 with a degree in communication. She later went on to become the host of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Roberts was presented with a replica of her jersey as a keepsake to remember her time spent at the university. Roberts was the fifth athlete in university history to have her jersey retired.
Teaching how to teach
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ERICA WELTER Staff Reporter
For more than 50 years, the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology has been training students to make future leaders. Dr. John Hatcher III, assistant professor of educational leadership, explained that the department’s main motive is to help students achieve their career goals. Hatcher explained, “The goals of our department are to help students reach their career goals by developing them according to the academic standards set by the state, the federal government and their own standards, basically what they want to accomplish in their career.” Hatcher discussed what makes the department stand out. “What separates our department is that we have a focus on educational leadership, teaching and learning,” shared Hatcher. “They’re developing teachers, teacher leaders, teacher mentors. The ed leadership department has a keen focus on developing educational leaders, school principals, central office staff, even those who would go into the federal government or lead at the state level.” The department includes two graduate-level programs, and once an applicant has been admitted into
the program, they are assigned to a cohort. “We have cohort groups that are established throughout southeastern Louisiana,” said Hatcher. “It’s a group of educators who are aspiring either to get their masters in ed leadership or aspiring to complete their doctorate in ed leadership. The idea is they start the program together as a group, and they go through the courses together.” According to Hatcher, advantages of the program include establishing a network of support for the students, being able to establish the group near a student’s home and being able to provide a set schedule of weekly classes for their students. Melanie Monistere, a graduate student, finds support in her cohort group. “I believe this cohort has strong ties that help encourage each other through the program,” explained Monistere. “The cohort has also aided in increasing leadership skills as well as creating strong bonds that will no doubt last a lifetime.” Monistere noted room for improvement within the program. “The one thing I would like to see changed is the opportunity for students to move within the doctoral program and grow at their own pace,” said Monistere. “Some students learn quicker than others
while some like to take their time.” Monistere feels the program is ultimately leading her in the right direction. “I feel that the curriculum is preparing me to grow as a leader and is giving me ideas on what I want to do next with my career,” shared Monistere. “The leadership curriculum helped me to expand on management, supervision, policy, legal issues, financing, culture, theory and practice.” Besides leadership, the department also focuses on ensuring students are accustomed to using the latest technology in the educational setting by incorporating PowerPoint and Google Suite. “We also create backchannels using the technology where we have a link that they can go to, and they can pull up the link on their phone while they’re in the audience, real time, and ask questions based on what the panelists are saying,” stated Hatcher. Hatcher framed the need for preparation as paramount. Hatcher said, “We want to make sure our students are prepared, and so we do our best to provide authentic learning experiences so they can really feel the weight of what it means to make those decisions that impact students and teachers and the community.”