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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH B o r n in 1818, Frederick Douglass lived as a slave before escaping to the North. Once there, Douglass gave speeches and wrote books about his time as a slave. Douglass used his voice to move abolitionists to fight for the end of slavery. Douglass endured daily whippings and starvation while working on a farm for a “slavebreaker” named Edward Covey. In 1836, Douglass was jailed after his escape plan was discovered. Two years later in Baltimore, Douglass succeeded in an escape and fled to New York City.
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“The soul that is within me no man can degrade.”
Douglass sought out education - joining organizations, attending abolitionist meetings and even subscribing to the “Liberato,” which was a weekly journal written by William Lloyd Garrison. After being mentioned in Garrison’s publication, Douglass went on to give a speech at the Massachusetts’ Anti-Slavery Society’s annual convention in Nantucket. The eloquence of this speech moved the hearts of many, launching his career as the notable abolitionist he was. Douglass went on to publish his autobiography in 1845. Douglass conferred with Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and continued to fight for the rights of women and African-Americans after the war ended.
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W.E.B. Du Bois Robert Abbott was born the son of former slaves in 1870. He studied at Claflin University, Hampton Institute and Kent Law School in Chicago. Abbott found it hard to support himself as a lawyer, being considered “too dark” to practice law in America. Believing he would have better luck defending his people in print, Abbott got a job at his stepfather’s newspaper learning the trade of a printer. Setting up his equipment in his landlady’s dining room, Abbott began the Chicago
Robert Abbott Defender in May 1905. The Chicago Defender became a national newspaper in 1929 with his editorials daring to demand full equality for black Americans. Out of 350 black-owned newspapers, the Chicago Defender became one of only two that were published on a daily basis in 1966. As an influential newspaper, the Chicago Defender sought equality and social justice
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois became the first AfricanAmerican to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1895. As an educator, journalist and civil rights activist, Du Bois cofounded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP, in 1909, supported Pan-Africanism and wrote “The Souls of Black Folk.” The NAACP now has over 2,000 local units nationwide including one on campus. Du Bois also published the first case study of an AfricnAmerican Community titled “The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study” in 1899.
and fought discrimination, segregation and lynching. The newspaper provided information to the South about job openings in the North during World War I. Many black Americans struggled to find employment for many years after the Civil War. Abbott and his publication spoke up about the injustices surrounding him and helped the black community by providing a voice and opportunities.
“With drops of ink, we make millions think.” -Robert Abbott
Famous for sitting down for her rights, Rosa Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley in Feb. 1913. When she was 2-years-old, Parks’ parents split and her mother took her to Alabama where they lived with her grandparents. Both of Parks’ grandparents were former slaves and outspoken advocates for
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The first female artist to be included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Franklin left this world last year. Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1942 . A gifted musician, she went on to sing classics such as “Respect” and “I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You.” With her powerful pipes and unique sound, Franklin became a symbol of black pride and soul music. Her songs “Young, Gifted, and Black,” “Think,” and others became anthems for the black community. Franklin was the youngest recipient of the John F. Kennedy Center Honors in 1994, won 18 Grammy’s and had 20 R&B hits.
With a broad career as a singer, dancer, actress, composer, director and writer, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson and was most notable for her works as a writer, essayist, poet and playwright. Angelou was also a Civil Rights Activist working for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. In her most famous work, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” Angelou writes about her early life and touches on her experience with rape, murder and subsequently, becoming mute. Angelou’s words provided understanding and a look into the real lives of African-Americans.
On Nov. 4, 2008, America elected its first African-American President - Barack Hussein Obama II. Born to a Kenyan father and white mother in 1961, Obama got his start in politics in 1996 as a senator in Illinois. Before this, Obama worked with a church-based group called The Developing Communities Project. For years, he worked with low-income residents in Chicago crediting the experience as the best education he ever received. Obama continued his career in politics following it all the way to the top. Obama and his family set precedents for African-Americans across the nation during his eight years in office.
racial equality. On Dec. 1, 1955, Parks boarded the Cleveland Avenue bus after work. The buses were divided as “separate but equal” down the middle with white passengers in the front and black ones in the back. As the front filled beyond capacity with white passengers, the bus driver moved the
Rosa Parks segregating sign back a row telling four black passengers to relocate. When Parks refused to give up her seat, she was arrested, provoking local NAACP leader E.D. Nixon to begin organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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What options do seniors have after graduation?
Cheating in College JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER
More than 1,000 students received their diploma from the universtiy during the 2018 spring commencement ceremony. After graduation, some prefer getting a graduate degree while others directly enter the workforce. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR GERARD BORNE STAFF REPORTER
Completing an undergraduate degree forces graduates to decide whether to pursue postgraduate studies or to enter the workforce. While some graduates may decide to directly enter the workforce, others decide to continue their education. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, graduate school enrollment increased by 38 percent between 2000- 2016. Dr. John Boulahanis, director of graduate studies, shared that both options are popular among university graduates. “Based on my experiences and in communication with coordinators of other graduate programs here at Southeastern, the majority of students further their education and enroll into grad school,” stated Boulahanis. “If the graduates do not choose that route then they get a job that focuses on their degree shortly after graduation. Our graduates get employed at both private and public sectors. Many of our Southeastern graduates are employed at local, state or federal government. Additionally, some are employed as instructors at Southeastern or other institutions.” Students in graduate school can find options to diminish the cost of graduate school. “Graduate tuition at Southeastern is slightly more than undergraduate costs,” explained Boulahanis. “However, graduate students are eligible for funding. Many graduate assistants are employed under the university as GAs. These graduate assistants work either in their academic program, or they are in an office and in return receive a tuition waiver and a stipend.” The university requires students to have at least a bachelor’s degree to enroll into graduate school, but some programs have other prerequisites. “I recommend that students contact the academic graduate coordinator or refer to the graduate studies webpage for more information,” stated Boulahanis. “Admissions decisions are based on undergraduate grade point average and scores on the Graduate Record Examinations.” Having earned multiple degrees himself, including a
master’s degree in criminal justice and a doctorate in sociology, Boulahanis further discussed the importance of attending graduate school. “I have been employed at Southeastern for 17 years now,” said Boulahanis. “Given the current trend, graduate degrees are extremely important, especially for management positions in the workforce. Additionally, Southeastern has a strong reputation, and our graduates possess the skills needed to advance in their desired professions.” Wesley Abbott, a graduate assistant in the Office of Graduate Studies, discussed his experience with the graduate program. “Each semester costs about $4,500, but me being a graduate assistant, I get my tuition paid for in full along with a little extra spending money on the side,” shared Abbott. Entering the workforce opens another path for graduates. “A lot of our Southeastern graduates will go straight after graduation and into the work force,” said Kimberly Readlinger, career counselor for the Office of Career Services. “We assist a lot of Southeastern alumni, graduate students after they complete graduate school, seniors, and we also help current juniors.” The Office of Career Services provides opportunities for students to succeed in their occupation apart from graduate school through constructive criticism or advice. “Here at career services, we help them by critiquing their resumes in order for them to stick out from the others,” stated Readlinger. “We also will host mock interviews to give the students the whole feel of a job interview. We also assist students in building a career map for them. This helps them set realistic goals, and it gives them a clear path to a goal.” Graduates can find options in their job search through career services. “We have an online service named LionHire,” commented Readlinger. “It helps those who are looking for jobs by showing what occupations are available. LionHire has been in commission since the summer of 2015. We have had students get jobs all the way to Texas, but most graduates like staying in the Hammond area and choose to work over here.”
From accidental plagiarism to blatant copying, professors have witnessed different forms of cheating in their classrooms. According to a study done by the International Center for Academic Integrity, 39 percent of undergraduate students admitted to cheating on tests, and 62 percent of them cheated on written assignments. Whether it is homework or a test, cheating is present. Amy Acosta, instructor of English, shared that for introductory courses, she understands common mistakes that students make. “If a student makes an honest attempt to try to cite something or they’ve cited things throughout a paper but clearly some information has come from somewhere that they haven’t cited, I tend to be forgiving of that,” said Acosta. “When I have freshmen, especially 101, the first instance, I certainly go through the protocol that we’re supposed to follow for plagiarism, but I’ve also tried to be tolerant and forgiving and try to teach that student how they might avoid that in the future.” Dr. Lara Gardner, associate professor of management and business, discussed that the most common form of cheating she has seen is when students try to look at another’s exam. Gardner shared a story of a student that she is certain cheated on a makeup exam. “I gave him the same exam that the other students had completed, except the questions were in a different order,” explained Gardner. “When he took the make-up exam, he bubbled in the answers that would have given him a perfect score on the exam his classmates had taken, but his answers were not the correct answers for the exam in front of him since I had rearranged the order of the questions.” Gardner believes that a student taking the original exam took a picture or wrote down the answers and gave them to the student taking the make-up exam. As someone who has instructed an online course, Gardner
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shared that professors face the task of creating a course that is very difficult to cheat through. She explained two approaches she has taken for creating online exams. Gardner stated, “One, keep everything online except the exams, which students are required to complete on campus, or two, make the exam timed and full of very applied questions, which require the student to apply the concepts and tools from the class to solve problems. If the exam is timed, students feel more pressure to prepare for the exam before opening it.” Acosta said that cheating may need to be redefined, and she shared her thoughts on what gaps are in the educational system. “We worry a lot about assessment,” explained Acosta. “We worry a lot about grades. Everybody does, and students are the victims of that. Our assessment tools don’t really show a lot of concern for what a student has learned, right? And so, if we’re giving tests and assignments that students can cheat on, then we should maybe question what it is we’re teaching and what we want them to learn.” Gardner believes that students who get away with cheating will not be prepared when going into the work force. Gardner stated, “If students cheat and do not learn the material in their classes, they will not be as prepared to successfully answer questions during a job interview and/or to understand the content and tools needed to successfully complete the tasks demanded by their employer.” As technology becomes more advanced, Acosta explained that the love of learning has started to fade away in students and not completely through their own fault. “In some regards, our educational system is pretty antiquated,” explained Acosta. “It hasn’t caught up with what technology can do and the knowledge it stores. I think it’s important that students learn how to learn, and part of education is learning how to learn. It’s not necessarily what you know, but how you come to know it, and I don’t know how much we assess that.”
A day in the life of Eryn Brannagan
Brannagan faced some initial challenges. “Everything is a big learning curve,” shared Brannagan. “It’s almost like our first professional job experience. The first two weeks were pretty stressful because you don’t know what to expect. You get to deal with a lot of different topics, and sometimes I might not have the answers to everything I get asked about, but of course, there’s tons of resources that’s here to help me.” Due to a busy workload, Brannagan makes it a point to Eryn Brannagan, a senior health education and promotion major, right, performs a blood pressure check on a student. stay organized. “While I’m doing a threeTaking patients’ vitals is a part of her responsibilities as an intern with the University Health Center. JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE/THE LION’S hour class this semester, I also ROAR have two other jobs, and it can JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE around nine, and I’m here from vitals, which sometimes can be be challenging here and there,” STAFF REPORTER 9-4. I’m usually just doing any very repetitive, but it’s a lot of said Brannagan. “Something that helps me is I keep a events we have going on or any fun.” For some students, helping projects that need to be done. After having worked as others and putting a smile on We may have to take people’s an intern for two weeks, see BRANNAGAN, pg. 7 someone’s face prompts them to turn what they love into a career. Eryn Brannagan, a senior health education and promotion major, recently began her internship at the University Health Center in spring 2019. “I’ve always liked the age group of college students since I am one,” stated Brannagan. “I think college students need to be more educated on a lot of health topics and have a lot of misconceptions. So, I thought why not work for the health center since it’s close to home, and I can stay on campus.” Brannagan shared what her typical work day consists of at the University Health Center. “I pretty much wake up in the morning and drive here,” said Brannagan. “I get here
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Dates for the indecisive and frugal Yes, lover season is here, and couples everywhere are scrambling to make reservations at a steakhouse, buy the largest box of chocolates, and remember that they are behind on rent. For most college students, an extravagant night out is not possible. The first hurdle is finances. Personally, I hate making decisions. If I am with someone I like and food is involved, it will be a good time. For those who are indecisive Jacob Summerville like me, there are three ways to have a great date STAFF REPORTER night on a budget. Eating out sounds like a must-do, and it can be necessary for students who still live at home or spend most of their awake hours in their residence or at school. The problem I have seen with couples eating out is that one person cannot compromise on a location and becomes upset, or that the couple’s minds are elsewhere, spending most of their date time on their phones. There is no relationship-building or interaction. To resolve this issue and save some money, cook. According to the Forbes article “How Much Do the Ingredients Cost in Your Favorite Foods?,” in order for restaurants to make a small profit, they mark up ingredients on average 300 percent. Buying ingredients in bulk may seem more expensive than a night out, but you’ll be able to make several more meals as opposed to eating out. Don’t just “cook” a DiGiorno pizza for two. For a fun challenge, the two lovers should tell the other what they want cooked for them. Cooking together, regardless of culinary experience, is a way of bonding that’s often overlooked. Additionally, this serves as a common ground for any couple. Everyone has an interest in food. Movies tend to be another checkpoint on a date-night itinerary. While going out to a theater or streaming a movie might be fun, at least one person will drop dead asleep 40 percent of the way through. After that, the night’s plans are over. The simple alternative is to watch an episode or two of a series. Shows tend to be 20 minutes to an hour long, which is much shorter than a movie. Another alternative is to find an activity that will keep both people awake such as working out, playing a tabletop game, finishing a DIY project in your residence, and if your
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budget permits, shopping. Additionally, students at the university can utilize their resources on campus to plan an unforgettable night out. Home sporting events, concerts and theatre performances are free to students. Personally, I’ve enjoyed nearly every art performance I have attended at the university, and I bet it’s a great way to start the night. If you don’t enjoy it, what do you have to lose? Another cheesy, but overlooked idea, is going on a double date. It seems like a gateway to disaster, seeing that people cancel plans or double-book a night. If it’s done correctly, however, everyone will have a good time. The one road block that couples pose during a double date is this: “What if the other couple buys more expensive or better gifts for each other than us?” My response would be, “What
effect should ‘Couple X’s’ love for each other have to do with your own relationship?” Ignore all the “what if’s” and enjoy a night without worrying about work, classes or money. If this double-date cliche floats your boat and you have the money to plan a small trip, plan a road trip and rent out an Airbnb instead of a hotel room. New Orleans, Pensacola, Memphis, Jackson, Mobile and Houston are all within a drivable range. Even if it’s for one night, it’s the small adventures that make the best stories in life. For the frugal folks, a dream date can be easy to plan if the current groundwork does not suit their needs. Organize a date night with cooking, free events and adventure so well that even an indecisive person could gravitate towards your plans.
Avoid the fast-food lines and subpar quality food by cooking your significant other a meal. Breakfast food works at almost any time of the day. Unless you are a vegetarian or vegan, who would not want their loved one to cook eggs, bacon and grits? It is a no-brainer. JACOB SUMMERVILLE/THE LION’S ROAR
Describe what your dream date would be like
“My dream date would probably be some kind of game or show where there’d be a basketball game or football game, or some kind of concert going on, and then a dinner after.” STEPHEN BEACH SOPHOMORE, MANAGEMENT “For Valentine’s Day, I’d want to cook for my girlfriend that would be coming over. Once that’s finished, if I was near a beach, I’d go walk down a beach, definitely have the dinner set up with lit candles.” MIKALA OULMAN FRESHMAN, NURSING
“The ideal dream date would be going out to a restaurant that we both mutually like, go to the movies, then go back home and relax.” TYANNA MITCHELL SOPHOMORE, HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
“My perfect date would be with my girlfriend at Ruth Chris for dinner over a bottle of wine, maybe a 1980 red wine, just having an amazing night. After that, maybe going to the movies.” MATTHEW GRAHAM SENIOR, NURSING
“My dream date is a date in Dubai on the beach, candle-lit and a nice meal at nighttime.” ALIYAH FLOYD SOPHOMORE, NURSING
“I’d like to take a walk on the beach when it’s colder outside. I think that’s really nice and romantic, just able to talk and discuss things.” GABRIELLE REGGIO FRESHMAN, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
“My ideal date would be a nice, simple drivein movie.” MATTHEW MATHERNE JUNIOR, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
“If you’re with someone, it’s whatever the other wants to have for Valentine’s Day is what you would want as a dream to happen because if they’re happy, ultimately, you would be happy too.” KEVIN THOMPSON SOPHOMORE, SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION
“I would want to have a picnic somewhere outside on the grass, maybe on the Lakefront, for people that know Covington and Mandeville, with little sandwiches and chips and just a nice, quality time together.” BETHANY BAKER SOPHOMORE, PSYCHOLOGY
Celebrating singleness
With Valentine’s Day creeping right around the corner like a sugary reminder of my loneliness, it seems there’s no better time to cry myself to sleep because I’ll be spending it alone for the 19th year of my life in a row. Or, I can celebrate the facts I don’t have to worry about: Being strangled in my sleep by the person I love, being stabbed Diamond Hollins to death by the person I love, or STAFF REPORTER being poisoned by the person I love. Not to be crass or pessimistic, but I have watched enough gruesome episodes of “Snapped” and seen enough news articles proclaiming “Man Kills Wife” to appreciate the fact that I’m single. I like to think I am beating the hard-to-crack system of deadly romance. So, when Feb. 14 rolls around, I make it a ‘me’ day, complete with vintage vanilla smelling candles, a warm bubble bath, a playlist of my favorite songs and a strict ‘no text back’ rule when it comes to people who text my phone. It becomes a day of peace, relaxation and no distractions. I know having someone to spend this day with can be enjoyable. Having someone you love surprise you with a big teddy bear that says “I love you,” a bouquet of roses and a romantic candlelit dinner can make you feel like the most precious person in the world. But, who says you can’t make yourself feel special? A boyfriend or girlfriend isn’t a necessity on Valentine’s Day. After all, love can come from anyone. Even if that person is yourself. Just to be clear, I am not bashing Valentine’s Day. I honestly think it’s a sweet holiday filled with
chocolate hearts and great expectations. But what about those of us without a Romeo or Juliet to go broke trying to prove our love to? What about those of us who have to spend Valentine’s Day alone as we see post after post of v-day relationship goals? I say if you don’t have a boyfriend or girlfriend to shower you with love, then you just have to do it yourself. As incredibly lonely as that sounds, it can actually be quite liberating to spend some quality time with yourself, away from the noise and uncertainties. It gives you a chance to nurture yourself and remind yourself that you are always loved. Trust me, I am pretty experienced on this topic. For as long as I can remember, the way I have celebrated Valentine’s Day is by having my own spa day with a heavy dose of self-love. After polishing my nails and toes, giving myself a cleansing face scrub and deep conditioning my hair, I cook myself a delicious dinner and throw on a nice action packed movie, anything but romance. After the movie is over, I might even have a one-woman karaoke session to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies.” Call it a “celebration of my singleness” if you will. Regardless of what you call it, Valentine’s Day becomes the highlight of my week after my selfinflicted spa day. With all the deadlines, due dates and exams, sometimes some tranquility and selfpampering is the best concoction. And with all the college expenses, sometimes anything free is the best option. The best part is when the next day rolls around, I feel refreshed and ready to undergo any challenge. It’s literally like I am walking on air. If you are alone on Valentine’s day, you can
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To The Editor: I believe that the new democratic socialist members of Congress have their hearts and souls in the right place, but not their heads and minds. Like them, I too believe that our federal government should do more and spend more to help make the lives of our citizens better just like all of our traditional allies do. However, there has never been a truly “socialist” economy in the history of the world which was ever able to produce enough wealth to meet most of the survival needs of its citizens. It has never worked. So, it is foolish to call yourself a socialist. You are just giving conservatives a new insult and put-down to hurl at you. A lot has been said about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s proposal to tax the income of those earning $10 million per year and higher by 70 percent. The problem with this is that we need to start taxing wealth because that’s where we can get enough revenue to pass a Canadian-style national health insurance program to cover and greatly help 99 percent of Americans except for the richest one percent. It is possible that we might have a much more equal and “socialist” society one day, but that day is at least 1,000-2,000 years away. We will all have to evolve and transform spiritually, emotionally and mentally into much more loving, caring, empathetic, compassionate and altruistic human beings before we are ready for that. Right now, we are too individualistic, too selfish, too self-centered, too self-absorbed, too full of ourselves and too much into believing that we are “all that” for it to work because as the philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin observed, humankind is presently at the spiritual, emotional and mental level of a 12-year-old child. Sometimes, I think that it is more like a 7-year-old child, and I include myself in that. Every day, I fall short of being the kind of human being who I can be and should be, and I make mistakes every day of my life. So, I am not judging anyone else here. Sincerely, Stewart B. Epstein make it a celebration of the fact that you are free from the possibility of death by the person you are in love with. So many people are bitter about spending Valentine’s Day alone, and while I am sure that having a significant other on this holiday is special,
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it can be just as special if you are by yourself. Valentine’s Day is a holiday about love. It doesn’t matter if that love is coming from a significant other, the dog you have had for five years or from within. Love is love - despite who’s giving it.
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A workshop in the Columbia
The cast of this semester’s Opera/Music Theatre Workshop of “Ruddigore” on Feb. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Columbia Theatre. Jacob Summervillle/The Lion’s Roar
A look into the Inkslinger production BREANNA REXWINKLE Staff Reporter
The university theatre This semester’s Opera/Music Theatre Workshop production took on a satirical Victorian melodrama in “Ruddigore.” In the opera, Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd passed program began preparations a family curse onto his brother Sir Despard Murgatroyd. Using the pseudonym Robin Oakapple, he falls in love with a maiden named Rose Maybud. Later in Act I for the performance of “She however, Sir Ruthven’s foster-brother Richard Dauntless falls in love with Maybud and plans to marry her. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar Danced with a Red Fish,” the winner of the 2018 Inkslinger Playwriting Competition. The play, written by Carolyn Nur Wistrand, will be performed on Feb. 19-22 from works that are a more crude and Clinton,” said Keown. “With ton of media as a result. JACOB SUMMERVILLE 6:30 -7:30 p.m. “Almost everything you need primitive style, and because of the use of color and shape, their Staff Reporter The competition called for that, come up with some unique work has certainly influenced to make a movie can be done an original, unpublished, fullon a smart phone,” discussed length play for the university. my personal work.” With 11 different narratives and characters.” Molina. “So, it has also become Anne-Liese Fox, third time Destiny Richardson, a Gary Keown, professor of concentrations in the art degree more efficient to engage with guest director for the theatre sophomore art major, shared the graphic design, discussed the program at the university, the electronic media. While this is department, explained the prevalence that graphic design prevalence of technology and its evolution of technology has very exciting and means that process of entering the has in the 21st century and how primary function as a tool that played a role in the work of more people can participate competition down to winning traditional art styles are being guides artists professors and students. impacted. and more sides of a story can and performing it. “Obviously, technology Christina Molina, assistant be heard, it also means that “The medium is influenced has had a major role in professor of new media and “Playwrights from all we become more saturated over the country submit their by the same principles of contemporary art, and there are animation, explained that art,” explained and distracted by media that is original plays, and the SLU animation has allowed the a number of artists/designers traditional Richardson. “However, it takes constantly available.” that could be named,” stated theatre department offers a full impossible to become possible. Because of her passion those principles and applies Keown. “It is not the technology production of this new play,” “I don’t think animation for communication, art and them to our digital age. Some but the content behind the work. said Fox. “The contest promotes has specifically changed the technology, Richardson has artists even digitize traditional direction of art, but rather has If the technology becomes a and encourages new works allowed those forms to become distraction, then the work is not work to in order to stay up to decided to concentrate in by emerging playwrights. speed with changes in society.” graphic design. more expanded,” said Molina. successful.” Achieving this gives Wistrand “We live in a digital age the opportunity to present her Molina shared that artists Molina said that she is Keown said that graphic has changed the have always experimented with that is constantly moving,” play ‘She Danced with a Red amazed by animation that design direction of all art because different forms of technology, shared Richardson. “It is only Fish,’ to a 445-seat theatre on takes advantage of its “inherent it is all-encompassing. He seeing that the pre-historic right that art is moving in the this coming Feb.19-22.” magic” and gave examples of explained that the Post Modern drawings and paintings involved same direction. Our culture is some of the animators that catch According to Fox, Wistrand’s Italian “Memphis Group” has tools. Since then, she believes heavily influenced by visual method of storytelling will give her interests. that technology has made art communication, so I feel that a fresh perspective on the most Molina explained, “I think influenced his art style. “Their work and methodology more democratic and accessible. graphic designers will have famous Creole woman of New animators like Jan Svankmajer, According to Molina, smart ample playing field in the 21st Orleans, Marie Laveau. Fox has had a re-evaluation in current Nathalie Djurberg and most phones have become very century.” times with a recent exhibition recently Allison Schulnik are discussed the show’s plot. advanced, but there becomes a in New York City at Koenig & impressive because they create “Set in 1820-1821 in New
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Orleans, ‘She Danced with a Red Fish’ imagines the story of the New Orleanian legend Marie Laveau as a young woman before she became one of New Orleans’ most famous citizens,” shared Fox. “When the Saint-Domingue priestess Sanité Dédé performs a midnight ritual cleansing in Marie’s cottage on St. Ann Street, the unexpected return of her husband, Jacques Paris, disrupts the ceremony, ultimately leading to Marie’s mystic awakening through African traditions.” Fox expects magic to take the theatre stage. Fox stated, “Filled with 19th century legendary Louisiana Black Creoles, the mysterious Jacques Paris, Vodou priestess Sanité Dédé, conjure man Dr. John, quadroon Colette Delacroix, crippled laundress Mary Earle and runaway slave and survivor of the 1811 slave revolt Bras Coupé, the magic of the Vieux Carré, the French Quarter, is brought to life in this wickedly delicious tale of female empowerment, love and magic.” The show will be performed at the Vonnie Borden Theatre. General admission fee is $15. Senior citizens and nonuniversity students can get in for $10, and the admission is free for the university students.
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The business of starting a band ERICA WELTER Staff Reporter
For a band to achieve even a moderate level of success, vision and dedication is required. Bag of Donuts, a New Orleans party band, plays at various venues including festivals and clubs. The band released an original collaboration with Jerry “Donut” Christopher Jr., bassist and business leader for Bag of Donuts. Christopher has been involved in the music business for 31 years. He believes persistence is the key to success. “Have fun,” said Christopher. “Never quit. Never ever quit, and that’s probably the best advice I’ve ever gotten. Just keep plugging away at it.” Impaired Faculties is another band that has enjoyed local success playing original music and covers, and it contributes back to the community by playing charity events. All the band members are professors at the university. Dr. Randall Settoon, professor of management and bassist for Impaired Faculties, said a love of playing should be the driving force behind a successful band. “First, it’s got to be a passion, right?” asked Settoon. “But you can’t go in with the expectation that you’re going to make any money ‘cause you’re not.” When moving beyond casual collaborations to enter the world
Seth Guerra and Nathaniel Bauerle, left, perform during “Hot August Night.” Guerra and Bauerle belong to the band Kevin. Bands perform live at events like the Hammond Regional Arts Center’s “Brews Arts Festival,” right. File Photos/The Lion’s Roar of music business, choosing the right bandmates makes a difference. Settoon said, “So, if you got people together and they get along, they’re good musicians, and they’re all serious, and they’ve all talked about what they’re trying to accomplish, and everybody’s committed, well then, the light’s kind of green to potentially start having a little success.” Christopher noted the importance of finding someone supportive with interpersonal communication skills when choosing a bandmate. According to Christopher, they should be “someone that you like, someone that you can make up with pretty quickly when you have differences, someone that’s going to challenge you, and someone
that wants to have fun.” Though their music and style may differ, both bassists attributed their successes to treating their endeavor as a business. Christopher explained how Bag of Donuts changed direction after the lead singer left in 2011. “We just went out and just took it on like a business,” said Christopher. “We put a plan together. We have a business plan. We have a 401(k).” Settoon warned that some bands may fall apart at the transition from casual to serious performance. “You get into it because of the passion,” stated Settoon. “Then, when it starts to become a business or a job, the passion wanes, and unless everybody’s on the same page and has the same goals,
moving in the same direction, the band’s just going to fall apart.” From records to MP3 players and the internet, the way the music industry finds new acts and distributes music has undergone substantial changes since the dawn of the digital age. Christopher and Settoon noted how these differences affect accessibility between new bands and their potential audience. “When we started, I don’t even think we had emails back then,” explained Christopher. “There was no internet. There was no social media.” Though social media has created an endless supply of artistry, Christopher stated the contributions of newer bands could easily be drowned out. “To get your voice out there,
Fostering romance with art DIAMOND HOLLINS Staff Reporter
For an aura of romance and creativity, couples can find venues like the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Painting with a Twist and the Hammond Regional Arts Center, all located in downtown Hammond, as a way to express their feelings through art. Roy Blackwood, executive director of the Columbia Theatre, described how the arts are fundamental and can create an atmosphere of romance. “The history of the human condition is inspired by and recorded in art,” shared Blackwood.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Try to say as little as possible about the work you’re doing through the end of the month. Then you can make your announcement and accept your well-deserved plaudits. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You face a more difficult challenge than you expected. But with that strong Taurean determination, you should be able to deal with it successfully by week’s end. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Before you act on your “feelings” about that upcoming decision, it might be wise to do a little factchecking first. You could be very much surprised by what you don’t find. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A recent workplace success can open some doors that were previously closed to you. On a personal level, expect to receive some important news from a longtime friend and colleague. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Put your wounded pride aside and do what you must to heal that misunderstanding before it takes a potentially irreversible turn and leaves you regretting the loss of a good friend. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) One way to kick a less-than-active social life into high gear or rebuild an outdated contacts list is to throw one of your well-organized get-togethers for friends and associates. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Getting out of an obligation you didn’t really want to take on can be
“Romance occurs in the most conducive and in the most unlikely scenarios. Typically, when a couple is romantically involved, anything seems possible. Certainly, feelings of love support the propensity to let one’s imagination soar. This is also what happens in art. We love the feeling of being in love just as we love the feelings generated when experiencing art that we love.” According to Blackwood, the Columbia Theatre can be a place of unforgettable experiences. “Columbia Theatre was once a movie palace,” explained Blackwood. “Many are the people who have told me their stories of enjoying a date at the theatre and tricky. An honest explanation of the circumstances can help. Next time, pay more attention to your usually keen instincts. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Use your Scorpion logic to push for a no-nonsense approach to a perplexing situation. This could help keep present and potential problems from creating more confusion. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friend’s problem might take more time than you want to give. But staying with it once again proves the depth of your Sagittarian friendship and loyalty. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Sea Goat can benefit from an extra dose of self-confidence to unsettle your detractors, giving you the advantage of putting on a strong presentation of your position. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might want to ask a friend or relative for advice on an ongoing personal matter. But be careful not to give away information you might later wish you had kept secret. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Use the weekend for a creativity break to help restore your spiritual energy. Once that’s done, you’ll be back and more than ready to tackle whatever challenge you need to face. BORN THIS WEEK: You get great joy out of creating beautiful things and sharing them with others who appreciate them. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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sharing a movie such as ‘Gone with the Wind,’ a play such as ‘Hamlet,’ or musical event such as the symphony. In contemporary times as well, people share experiences here at the Columbia Theatre that lead to romance. Art connects culture and makes it human. To be human, is to fall in love. The Columbia Theatre is the venue in this region where that happens.” Marilyn Kennedy, studio manager at Painting with a Twist, said the studio has an atmosphere of creativity and romance, which has prompted some marriage proposals. “We have seen many romantic dates and even many have proposed here in Hammond at our studio, and that is because when you come into our studio, creativity begins to flow,” shared Kennedy. “The magic of art is all around them. This makes for a creative and romantic moment for two that are in love.” Kennedy described how art can express an individual’s story. “When we create art, it is sharing the love in our hearts and
a small portion of our story with another,” stated Kennedy. “We offer a platform, here at Painting with a Twist, to make those special moments that will create another extraordinary page in people’s lives.” Tara Bennett, media coordinator for HRAC, believes the gallery also fosters love. “Not to sound biased, but I think HRAC can serve as a great place for romance,” said Bennett. “Galleries and museums encourage excellent conversation and are great places to explore and learn. Nothing sparks a conversation like stopping in front of a piece of artwork and asking, ‘What do you think this means?’” For Kennedy, the arts encompass love in all forms. “It’s all about love,” mused Kennedy. “Art is something that creates a picture and becomes a part of our own beautiful love story.”
I think in some ways it may be more difficult because of all that,” said Christopher. “Even though that stuff adds value, good old-fashioned salesmanship and connecting is kind of lost.” Settoon urged new bands to play at every available opportunity. He highlighted the importance of creating and maintaining a digital presence. “If you’re trying to make a
splash originally, you got to have music up on iTunes,” shared Settoon. “It needs to be available for digital distribution. You need a slick YouTube video that you put up on YouTube or wherever. You got to have a website. You got to get your friends engaged, have some kind of social media account, and get them to like and share all the media you’re putting up there.”
Months of practice pay off for siblings MAIAH WOODRING Staff Reporter
Two students of the university’s Community Music School won the Sinfonia Division of the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras. Brennan and Alana Saenz, piano and violin-playing siblings, are 10 and 9 years old, respectively. The opportunity to perform with the orchestra was a surprise for their mother, Diana Saenz, who expressed her pride in her children for the accomplishment. She explained their success as threefold. Diana noted the talent and communicative ability of Jivka Duke, the interim director of CMS, who guided her children to achieve success. The Saenz siblings worked very hard for their accomplishments. “They’ve also put in the work,” recalled Diana. “They have spent a lot of time practicing by themselves, and together. I remember Jivka saying that hard work will pay off sooner or later.” Diana credited the collaboration between CMS and Southeastern Symphony Orchestra. “I also think the collaboration between CMS and the Southeastern Symphony Orchestra helped them a lot,” said Diana. “They had the opportunity to perform with the Southeastern Symphony Orchestra, which was an amazing experience for them.” Duke has an additional reason to be proud of her students’
accomplishments and their opportunity to perform. Duke said, “Both Alana and Brennan are very dedicated to their violin studies and their performances are always characterized by an exceptional level of musical maturity despite their young ages. Both of them are a joy to teach, and I can’t wait to start working towards their next musical endeavor.” CMS hopes that Sanez siblings’ success will inspire other students to work hard. “We have big hopes and dreams for our students including that successes such as this will inspire all of our students to strive for excellence in their music studies,” shared Duke. “It is our desire for them to feel that the music they create on their instrument is meaningful and beautiful, and it is worth every hour spent practicing.” The siblings practiced almost daily for the past 10 months before winning the concerto competition. Brennan Saenz wants to continue music for his whole life. “I want to keep playing music in high school and for fun, and for the rest of my life,” said Brennan. Alana Saenz expressed wanting to play until she is 12 years old and then deciding after that. Brennan and Alana Saenz will be performing with Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra as part of the spring concert held at Loyola University on March 24.
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The men’s lacrosse club grows in numbers BREANNA REXWINKLE STAFF REPORTER
Since the men’s lacrosse club’s inception in 2016, team members constantly strive to make improvements and increase membership. Chris Bourque, men’s lacrosse coach, started playing the sport in 2012 for the North Shore Lacrosse Club along with David DiPiazza, lacrosse club president. “During our sophomore year at Southeastern, David and I lived as roommates, and after hatching the idea of starting a lacrosse team, we began the process of registering our organization through the school and the MCLA,” explained Bourque. “I played during our first season in 2016 until I injured my shoulder. Since that time I’ve acted as coach for the team alongside Jarred Hatfield, our new head coach and Matt Ringe.” Merlin Farria, a sophomore industrial technology major, is one of the many lacrosse lovers on the team. “The reason I chose lacrosse was because of the challenges that come with the sport,” stated Farria. “It was something completely different from what I was used to as an athlete. I’ve done plenty of football, track,
As a sports club, the men’s lacrosse team returned to the university in 2016. Since then, they have been making steady improvements. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR
powerlifting and many other sports.” The sport demands a mental and physical preparation for seasonal games. “Lacrosse challenges me mentally because of the game IQ, and physically from running up and down the field while cradling,” said Farria. “It was said that a lacrosse player runs an average four to six miles per game.” Though lacrosse is in its third year at the university, improvement is the goal of every coach and player. “The start of our season had some ups and downs,” explained Bourque. “We came into our first game of the season against Mississippi State with almost no preparation due to rain limiting our field availability. We lost 18-12 but showed some serious improvements later in the game.” Bourque described how the team can improve and how unity and teamwork are important. “Our team needs to work on basic stick skills and ball handling, team cohesion and our individual positions outside of practice,” explained Bourque. “The mental mistakes during games have held us back during the first half of our games especially. If we can fix the simple things and operate on the field as a cohesive unit, we can begin to seriously compete through the whole game against even our tougher competitors. On a positive note, I’ve seen many flashes of brilliance during games where the focus and cohesion comes together to allow us to pull off great plays. Now, we will try to make it a habit.” Farria discussed his favorite concepts about the sport. Farria shared, “My favorite thing about lacrosse is just being in the game itself, the hand-eye coordination with the ball, scoring on offense and playing solid defense, playing with guys that have been playing the sport since high school, team workouts, brotherhood, being family, and overall learning to work as a unit.” Since the inception of the club, the men’s lacrosse team is steadily gaining members and plans to continue that trend. Bourque said, “We have come a long way since our first season, but it is imperative that we continue to increase our roster size to keep legs fresh and make use of more talent from the non-varsity athletes attending Southeastern.”
The university introduces a student health magazine
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of the wellness wheel as well as key components of having a well-rounded life,” said Mayuer. “It also has a Southeastern only component that we, as Southeastern, have control of what content is published. Whatever that content is, an updated group exercise schedule from the rec or tips about being safe during the holidays, it is always going to be informative and helpful to the student body.” The online magazine can be customized to have more of a Southeastern feel. “The magazine offers a little bit of everything for the Southeastern student body from articles on behavioral change to articles on nutrition and fitness,” explained Mayeur. “This is a nationwide, higher education magazine, but I think it does a good job of making it feel like an organic Southeastern resource. It is a great resource for everyone here at Southeastern, and hopefully, it will last a while here.” According to Mayuer, while the magazine will teach students more about physical health, it can also teach them about dietary health. “It will help students by providing multiple sources of information in one central hub,” stated Mayuer. “Various topics will be discussed and written about in The Campus Well.” Kierston Dantin, a graduate assistant for the health center,
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A new year means new resolutions, and a lot of students’ resolutions are oriented towards health and fitness. To advocate for student health, the University Health Center, Recreational Sports and Wellness and the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability will be implementing a new online magazine named The Campus Well fueled by a national site named Student Health 101. Nicholas Mayeur, coordinator of fitness and wellness, discussed the upcoming online magazine series The Campus Well. “Student health is an online magazine for universities, which each university can customize aspects of the look and magazine content,” shared Mayeur. “Our version of Student Health 101 is named The Campus Well. It underwent rebranding a short time ago. The Campus Well is basically a newsletter that promotes general health and wellness. It has numerous amounts of resources on health and wellness.” Mayuer elaborated on the specific university content that will be offered to students. “It offers students tons of information on the different areas
talked about The Campus Well. “The online magazine has actually been running for two years now,” commented Dantin. “When you open the application, the first tab is an exclusive University Health Center tab. It is monitored by the health center to see who is reading it and what they’re reading. Nick creates all the articles for the rec, and the University Health Center creates all articles about health and the human body. Student accountability also creates, and the rest of the tabs in the application is done through student health itself.” Dantin discussed what topics the articles may address. “There is a wide range of articles in The Campus Well, articles with topics about student awareness, student finances and other major student body issues,” shared Dantin. “Next month, we will be running an article about marijuana use on campus.” Dantin’s favorite part of The Campus Well is “the diverse topics and how it’s personal to all Southeastern students. Everything from finance to personal health care, and it’s not just a health magazine. It’s more of a holistic magazine.” The Campus Well application can be downloaded in Google Play and the App Store for free. Check the application every Wednesday for updates and newly published articles.
A racket, a serve and over a century of history ZACHARY ARAKI ASSISTANT EDITOR
Intramural sports may promote physical activity and student engagement on college campuses, but their introduction also carries on the history of sports like badminton. The sport originates from battledore and shuttlecock, a game that resembles one in ancient Greek drawings. A more modern version of the game appeared in Britishcolonized India as Poona. In 1873, the Duke of Beaufort brought the game to his estate, the Badminton House, to entertain guests. The Bath Badminton Club composed the first set of written rules for the sport in 1877, and the creation of the Badminton Association of England followed in 1893. Six years later, the first badminton All England Championships were held in London. The world stage picked up badminton as it entered the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany as a demonstration sport, and it became an official Olympic sport at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. The addition of the mixed doubles event in 1996 at the Atlanta Olympic Games set the number of Olympic badminton events. Alongside tennis and
curling, badminton is one of the few Olympic events with mixed doubles. Recently, Recreational Sports and Wellness brought the sport to campus. “Badminton is a fast-paced sport that can consist of single or doubles teams,” explained Jason Templet, coordinator of competitive sports. “Once you are taught the rules, it is a lot of fun to play and even an Olympic sport. Lots of schools around the country offer badminton as an intramural sport.” The racket sport involves hitting a shuttlecock, or birdie, across a net usually in singles or doubles matches. A match is played to a best of three games where 21 points wins a set. Although badminton may resemble tennis, distinctions exist in technique and details such as racket size. According to an article by Bill Clement, an ESPN analyst, badminton is the second most popular participatory sport in the world. Templet discussed the popularity of the activity. “It is a lot of fun and requires good hand-eye coordination,” shared Templet. “Some of the Olympic matches are really intense with diving saves and jump spikes.” Since 1873, badminton organizations and tournaments developed around the world. The Badminton World Federation was founded in
1934 while the Southern Badminton Association was organized in 1938. The Badminton Players Federation found its start in 1972. Regions possess their own associations
including India, Africa, Asia and Oceania. By the BWF calendar, 195 badminton tournaments are scheduled this year around the world. The 2019 BWF
World Championships will be held from Aug. 19-25. The Southern Open Championships in the United States date back to the 1930s with last season’s tournament taking place in
August in Orlando, Florida. Badminton championships also include the Thomas Cup founded in 1949, the Uber
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Rising to the top
Matt Riser, baseball head coach, gives a motivational talk to the team. Coming off last season’s 37-22 record, Riser looks to maintain his success with the program this season. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE Staff Reporter
Ranked among the top 10 coaches under the age of 40 in “Baseball America,” Matt Riser, baseball head coach, looks forward to a successful season in 2019. Although he once aspired to have a career in medicine, Riser chose to
pursue his passion. “Coming out of college, I originally planned to pursue med school,” shared Riser. “I was fortunate enough that I had a year left of school as I exhausted my baseball eligibility. I had a year to figure it out, and I realized how much I missed the game being away from it for one year. I had the opportunity to coach a few high school teams, and I
fell in love with it.” Starting off as a volunteer for the program, Riser worked his way towards earning the head coaching position, seizing his current title when the opportunity presented itself. “I was fortunate that coach Artigues had an opening here as a volunteer spot,” said Riser. “Every time another opportunity arised, I
continued to move up the ladder to the point where I was elevated to head coach. I couldn’t be more thankful to coach Artigues because at the time, I was the youngest head coach in the country.” Jay Artigues, director of athletics, explained why he chose Riser for the head coach position. “I coached coach Riser,” said Artigues. “He played for me, and he was also my assistant coach. I got a good insight of him. I knew what kind of person he was besides what kind of coach. He’s a tremendous role model, very knowledgeable about the game and really does a great job relating to the student-athletes.” During Riser’s tenure as head coach, including last season’s 37-22 record, he has continued to establish success within the program. “I was an assistant here for six years with coach Artigues,” explained Riser. “We were fortunate to gain some momentum before I took over as head coach and just tried to build off the momentum. The foundation was laid, and with winning, we continued to get another caliber-level player. We never got away from what brought us here, and I think that’s the biggest thing.” Riser shared the philosophy that he tells his team throughout the year. “I feel whether you’re in baseball,
whether you’re in a career, that you’re motivated in two ways,” said Riser. “You’re either motivated by pain, or you’re motivated by love. With our success and rising expectations, our guys have done a fantastic job of staying humbled.” Nathan Pilutti, senior outfielder, discussed what coach Riser expects from the team both on and off the field. “He’s good at getting the image into our head,” said Pilutti. “So, every day at practice, off practice, he lets us know what the goal is, and what we’re shooting for. He makes sure we know exactly what he wants as a squad and family. Our goal is to win championships. That’s why this program has success because we take pride on and off the field.” With more than 43,000 fans in attendance at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field last season, Riser hopes to see that number continue to rise. “Our fans’ support are imperative,” expressed Riser. “Our guys play at a different level when the crowds there are involved in the game. I think our administration has done a fantastic job of making our games a unique experience. I fully expect to break the record number of attendance again this year.”
Healthy living in sports MADELINE CANCIENNE Staff Reporter
Athletes spend countless hours training and practicing, but when it comes to eating, each individual has a course of action best fit for themselves. For senior baseball players Payton Robinson and Peyton Lee, their dietary habits are different from one another, but they are similarly driven by an ultimate goal. Robinson, whose goal is to gain more weight, has an open diet. “I’ve been trying to gain some more weight,” said Robinson. “So, I have been eating pretty much whatever I want. I’ll eat McDonald’s, ice cream or burgers.” Throughout the course of his day, Robinson eats up to five meals. “I’ll eat one breakfast, a couple lunches, then a couple dinners,” shared Robinson. Robinson discussed how he maintains his calorie intake when it comes to a hectic schedule between classes, games and practice.
“I’ll eat a peanut butter and jelly during practice or a game,” stated Robinson. “After that, I’ll usually drink a smoothie.” Robinson expressed how difficult it can be to eat as much as he does. “In high school, I thought I ate a lot,” said Robinson. “Now, I have to make sure I am getting all the calories I need in to gain some more weight.” On the other hand, Lee has a more consistent and strict way of eating. “My diet can be kinda tough,” shared Lee. “At the beginning of my college career, gaining weight was my main goal. This way, I could get bigger and a lot stronger than I was. After getting in all of those calories, I’m at a good consistent point where I’m just trying to maintain my health.” Amidst Lee’s hectic schedule, he drinks mainly water during practice, but he will drink either a protein shake or fruit juices after practice. Lee tries to stay away from fast foods as much as possible and cooks most of his meals.
“I stick to veggies and protein and try to mainly drink water,” explained Lee. “I try to eat three meals a day, but sometimes, if I’m in a rush, I have to settle for two.” Though each athlete’s eating habits differ based off of end goals and the specific sport they play, Nursing School Rankings’ article “The Skinny on Athletic Diets” explained that most athletes should consume anywhere from 2,000-8,000 calories a day. It also suggests that athletes should eat from 500-1,000 more calories than the normal dietary intake with food low in fat and high in carbs and protein. An article titled “Main Facts About Nutrition for Athletes” by Mike Samuels advises athletes to eat well before an event to perform their best and consume postworkout meals to help with recovery. Although every athlete may differ with their own individual goals, a manageable diet and workout regime can help them maintain their health and perform at their Pitcher Jace Nini winds up for a pitch in the game against the University of New best. Orleans last season. Maintaining a healthy diet is important for athletes to play their best. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar
Cowboys defensive coordinator Lance Guidry becomes a Lion MAIAH WOODRING Staff Reporter
A new defensive coordinator for the football team will head practices this spring with an ambition to pursue the Southland Conference Championship. Lance Guidry, who has been coaching since 1994 and started coaching at the collegiate level in 2000, replaced former defensive
coordinator Louie Cioffi in January. Frank Scelfo, football head coach, explained that Guidry was the candidate selected for defensive coordinator because of his background in the Southland Conference. “He is by far the most qualified person to be a defense coordinator in the conference,” said Scelfo. “He’s had the most success over a long period of time. He played in this
conference. He was defensive coordinator in this conference, and he was most recently a head coach at McNeese.” Scelfo believes Guidry will bring a new kind of energy to the players. “The defenses at McNeese State have always been based on a culture, and the culture that he provides is one of them attacking, high-energy type defense,” stated Scelfo. “So, I think you’ll see that from our
players.” According to Scelfo, students will relate to Guidry, and he will become a valuable addition. Guidry, who has a lot of coaching experience under his belt, intends to prove Scelfo correct. As defensive coordinator, Guidry aims to win a Southland Conference Championship and to have one of the best defenses in the conference. Guidry examined the most important parts of his position.
Guidry said, “Being a defensive coordinator, the biggest value that you have is being able to adjust on game day because people change in a game plan, so you have to be able to adjust on the sideline, and if you can’t do it as a defensive coordinator, you’re probably not going to be very good.” With Guidry’s former experience, Scelfo thinks the biggest challenge for him will be learning about the players. “There’s a little transition
period for everybody, but I think he’s gonna hit the ground running,” commented Scelfo. “He’s gonna do a great job.” Guidry has started meeting with the assistant coaches and devising defensive strategies. He intends to show them his strategy when he meets with the players. “I’ve always wanted to be around sports, and I don’t work a day in my life,” shared Guidry. “I just play all day. It’s all I do.”
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animals at home. She is also an instructor of a group fitness class at the university. “I teach group fitness classes at the rec,” said Brannagan. “I really like working out and getting to teach other college students how to work out is a lot of fun.” Brannagan is thankful for her friends and the patients who help keep her driven to fulfill her
responsibilities. “I have a good friend here that is interning with me,” stated Brannagan. “She keeps me motivated. The people around me keep me motivated. It’s always helpful when I’m helping a patient or someone, and when it actually helps them, they tell you it’s helping them. They just smile, and just to help them feel a little better, helps motivate me. That’s why I’m in this profession, and that’s to help other people every day.” Brannagan appreciated the opportunity to work with the University Health Center. “It’s definitely a great place to intern or work in general,” said Brannagan. “You get to be more hands on with students, and I make a lot of connections here around campus. I believe you should always be your own motivation and learn that even though you might face some mountains, while it might not look good now, in the end it’ll get a lot better.”
continued from pg. 2 schedule, and my planner is always full. I always have to follow it, and I’m someone who likes to know the times to make sure I stay on schedule.” When she is not working, Brannagan enjoys reading, running and playing with her
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Black History Month at SLU Information for these events were gathered from the university’s website at southeastern.edu/ news_media/campus_features/2019/02012019_ black-history-month.html. These dates and
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times are current as of Monday evening and are subject to change. It is best to verify any changes with the organizations in charge of the events.
A Black History Month lecture by Chad Duffaut “Obstruction: African American Golfers and Southern Resistance in the Twilight of Jim Crow” - Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the Student Union Theatre One of the most underappreciated narratives of the Civil Rights movement involves the sport of golf and the fight for equal access to proper facilities. To African-American golfers, this fight represented an opportunity to take the next step in changing a broken system and erasing the cruel and unjust life of Jim Crow. Sponsored by the Department of History and Political Science.
African American Influence: Literature for Black History Month - Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 5 - 7 p.m. on the Sims Memorial Library third floor This panel will discuss important works of African-American literature ranging from history to fiction, essays and autobiography. Together, the works offer a heroic narrative, which examines the nuances and complexities found in African-American literature.
Black Girl Magic - Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 7:13 - 9:30 p.m. in Fayard room 109 This event is designed to commend African-American women. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
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NPHC Step Show/Showcase -
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Murder Mystery -
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Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Pottle Auditorium The universityʼs NPHC fraternities and sororities will showcase their organizations through strepping, strutting and sharing the histories of the groups. Sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Monday, Feb. 18 from 6 - 10 p.m. in the Rec Center rooms 107-108 Enjoy an evening of intrigue. Sponsored by the Black Student Union.
Shook Ones -
Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Student Union Annex room 2203 This forum will cover the topic of mental health and its importance in everyday life. Sponsored by the University Counseling Center.
Trap Karaoke - Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. in Tinsley Hall room 105 Enjoy a night of laughter and fun by singing along to favorite party music. Sponsored by the Black Student Union.
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Young, Black & Gifted -
Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 6-9 p.m. at the Contemporary Art Gallery This event aims to bring awareness to Black History Month through all forms of art. Sponsored by MADE Men.
Dance class with Flipside - Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Rec Center room 107 Come learn some new moves as well as education on the importance of dancing in African culture. Sponsored by the Black Student Union.
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In 2009, President Dr. John L. Crain, the president of the university, was one of two finalists for the position of the president. The Southeastern Presidential Search Committee narrowed the candidates down
to Crain and Michael Shonrock of Texas Tech University. However, days before the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System was set to interview the candidates, Shonrock withdrew his name from candidacy.
A Black History Month lecture by Dr. Peter Gratton “African Philosophy: Past BADMINTON and Future” - Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Pottle Hall Auditorium continued from pg. 6 For too long, Africans were thought not to have cultural beliefs or even simply “tribal religions.” This talk demonstrates quickly just how false and racist this view is. First, Dr. Gratton will quickly review the major trends in African philosophy then discusses where the future of this set of philosophical traditions appears to be heading. Sponsored by the Department of History and Political Science.
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Dr. John L. Crain speaks to the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System during his interview for the position of president for Southeastern on Feb. 17, 2009. Crain has served as president for a decade. PHOTO COURTSEY OF UNIVERSITY
Roll Bounce - Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ponchatoula Roller Rink located at 22024 LA-22 in Ponchatoula Sponsored by the Black Student Union.
Cup founded in 1957 and the Sudirman Cup founded in 1989. A doubles badminton tournament at the Pennington Student Activity Center is scheduled for Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. “Badminton has recently become an intramural sport here at Southeastern about one
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Crain was interviewed on the Feb. 17 and ultimately selected as the best candidate. Crain has served the university as president for a decade since the selection process concluded.
year ago,” said Templet. “In the fall semester, we hosted a singles badminton tournament, and in the spring, we are doing a doubles tournament.” Though some have taken up the sport on campus, Templet hopes to see its popularity grow. “Everyone should give badminton a try,” stated Templet. “Anyone can learn to play and have fun whether you’re a beginner or an expert.”
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Supreme Court blocks Louisiana abortion clinic law
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court stopped Louisiana from enforcing new regulations on 1st Annual African American History Celebration - Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 - 11 abortion clinics in a test of the conservative court’s a.m. at the Cate Teacher Education Center room KIVA. views on abortion rights. The community is invited to this celebration of African-American history featuring an essay The justices said by a 5-4 vote late Thursday that contest, cultural music and speakers. they will not allow the state to put into effect a law Sponsored by Sons of Promise and Daughters of Destiny. that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. A Black History Month lecture by Dr. Samantha Cavell “Mary Seacole Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s four Breaking All Boundaries in the Victorian Age” - Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. - 12 liberals in putting a hold on the law, pending a full p.m. in the Student Union Theatre review of the case. For more than a century, the story of Mary Seacole, a Jamaican nurse and who aided thousands President Donald Trump’s two Supreme Court of British soldiers on the front lines of the Crimean War, was lost in the long shadows cast by her appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett rival, Florence Nightingale. But Mary Seacoleʼs remarkable journey from traditional healer and Kavanaugh, were among the four conservative specialist in tropical medicine to beloved “mother” of the troops at Sevastopol stands as tribute members of the court who would have allowed the to her steadfast belief in herself and her mission, and her iron will to overcome all obstacles, law to take effect. especially those of gender, race and cultural bigotry. Kavanaugh wrote a dissenting opinion in which Sponsored by the Department of History and Political Science. he said the court’s action was premature because the state had made clear it would allow abortion providers “A Splash of Jazz” - An African American Heritage Show - Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 an additional 45 days to obtain admitting privileges before it started enforcing the law. p.m. in Pottle Hall Auditorium If the doctors succeed, they can continue Entertainment showcasing the influence of jazz throughout the generations. performing abortions, he said. If they fail, they could Sponsored by Cultural Collision. return to court, Kavanaugh said. MISA Mane Dish Takeover- Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. in the Mane Dish The law is very similar to a Texas measure the Sponsored by Dining Services and MISA. justices struck down three years ago. Roberts dissented in that case. But the composition of the court has changed since
then, with Kavanaugh replacing Justice Anthony Kennedy, who voted to strike down the Texas law. Trump had pledged during the campaign to appoint “pro-life” justices, and abortion opponents are hoping the more conservative bench will be more open to upholding abortion restrictions. Louisiana abortion providers and a district judge who initially heard the case said one or maybe two of the state’s three abortion clinics would have to close under the new law. There would be at most two doctors who could meet its requirements, they said. But the federal appeals court in New Orleans rejected those claims, doubting that any clinics would have to close and saying the doctors had not tried hard enough to establish relationships with local hospitals. In January, the full appeals court voted 9-6 not to get involved in the case, setting up the Supreme Court appeal. The law had been scheduled to take effect Monday, but Justice Samuel Alito delayed the effective date at least through Thursday to give the justices more time. He and Justice Clarence Thomas were the other dissenters Thursday. The justices could decide this spring whether to add the case to their calendar for the term that begins in October. The case is June Medical Services v. Gee.