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Local parade celebrates Mardi Gras history MAGGIE TREGRE STAFF REPORTER
Mardi Gras season has once again come to Louisiana, and Tangipahoa Parish has already begun to celebrate. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, which is the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Louisiana is the only state that recognizes Mardi Gras as a legal holiday. The first Mardi Gras celebration dates back to the eighteenth century, with historical influences that originated centuries earlier in medieval France. Some of the original celebrations involved parades, and the tradition has held up ever since. Mardi Gras parades are funded and coordinated by social organizations known as Krewes. Today, there are over 70 Mardi Gras Krewes in New Orleans, with even more in the surrounding parishes of Louisiana. One of the more distinguishing features of Mardi Gras is the three colors: purple, which represents justice, green for faith and gold for power. These colors can be seen all throughout the season.
New Orleans is known for hosting the biggest Mardi Gras celebrations in the world. They begin several weeks before Fat Tuesday when local Krewes begin hosting exclusive parties and balls. Many krewes keep the identity of their king and queen a secret until Mardi Gras. Some Mardi Gras traditions are more strict. In New Orleans, those who get to ride on the parade floats are required to wear masks by law. Being seen without a mask on a float can cost a Krewe member their spot in the Krewe and a possible fine of hundreds of dollars. Tangipahoa Parish’s own Krewe of Omega held its annual parade on Feb. 14. The parade began at the University Center and went down N. General Pershing Street before cruising through downtown Hammond. The Krewe of Omega was formed in 1986 and has brought Mardi Gras traditions to Tangipahoa Parish ever since. The parade featured members of the Krewe of Omega, community members, local organizations and school and dance groups. Georgia Canale, a university alumna, has attended the Krewe of Omega Parade for the past several years. She believes that Mardi Gras provides people with the opportunity to celebrate and have fun with
their loved ones. “I think it’s just that we can get together and have friendship and hopefully no problems,” said Canale. “It just gets us all together for a good time to be with our friends and family.” This year, the Krewe of Omega named three maids, one for each color of Mardi Gras. Canale’s daughter Julie Rock-Chatellier serves as the Green Maid, and her granddaughter Alyssa Rock serves as the Purple Maid. The Gold Maid is Bobbie Bickford. Parade attendee Noilen Gonzales, a junior psychology major, shared that Mardi Gras can instill a sense of pride for Louisiana residents. “My favorite part about Mardi Gras is the parades, and coming out and getting some candy and beads, and just the fun of it and the hype,” said Gonzales. “I think because it’s a part of Louisiana’s culture, and being from Louisiana, it’s just something that you do. You do it to have fun, and it’s something that you’re proud of.” Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to join the Krewe of Omega. Memberships are $350 per year per adult. Members can participate in any Krewe events they wish to be a part of. To become a member, visit kreweofomega.org.
Members of the Krewe of Omega tosses festive trinkets and beads to parade goers on Friday, Feb. 14. The theme of the parade this year was “The Things We Love.” Krewe of Omega, whose mascots are the alligators pictured to the left, has been rolling through Hammond since 1986. MAGGIE TREGRE/THE LION’S ROAR
‘EvolveU’ preparation underway Handshake to replace LionHire GABRIELLE WOOD STAFF REPORTER
To help students improve leadership skills, the university organized “EvolveU,” a one-day conference held for high school students from Louisiana and surrounding areas. In preparation for the upcoming “EvolveU” event scheduled for Nov. 13, a seminar was held for speakers and volunteers to learn more about the art of public speaking. The seminar took place on Feb. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union. Leah Cross, Student Government Association chief justice, discussed the age group of students invited to attend the event. “‘EvolveU’ at Southeastern Louisiana University is a one-day high school leadership conference for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors from Louisiana and the surrounding areas,” explained Cross. Although the event is designed for high schoolers, university students can serve as volunteers or speakers after registering and training. Volunteers must help with setups, check-ins and
provide assistance. Presenters and volunteers receive free lunch and a T-shirt. During the public speaking training, volunteers were given guidance on how to present and what tools they can use to guide students. Volunteers were taught to use icebreakers such as Kahoot and Canva to grab their audience’s attention. “The conference is going on in its third year,” said Cross. “Southeastern students have the chance to present, as well as phenomenal speakers from the community and other areas.” The purpose of “Evolve U” is to provide high school students with the knowledge of skills that will benefit their roles in the community and school systems. Presenting, interviewing and networking are practiced among the attendees and volunteers. The four main lessons taught during the seminar were on leadership coaching, collaboration techniques, communication and achieving balance. Cross explained what high school students can expect from the “EvolveU” conference. “The conference is designed to equip, empower and inspire high school students with valuable
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leadership skills that will benefit them in their daily lives as they continue to grow as influential leaders in school, in their community and among peers,” shared Cross. “Participants will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of leadership, meet other student leaders and learn about and discuss leadership
roles alongside Southeastern students, staff and faculty.” “EvolveU” will have several opportunities for volunteers to attend workshops throughout the semester. To apply to become a volunteer for this year’s “EvolveU” conference, Contact Leah Cross or Mattie Hawkins at evolveu@southeastern.edu.
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Starting this semester, the Office of Career Services has begun supporting a new job hiring and recruitment service to replace LionHire. On Feb. 28, LionHire will be removed from the university website and will be replaced with Handshake. Unlike LionHire, Handshake is a pre-existing application which specializes in finding personalized job recommendations from a database of vetted employers based on a student’s major and interests. The OCS began to integrate the app this semester while slowly phasing out LionHire. Craig Marinello, manager of student employment and internship development, explained why they decided to switch over to the Handshake app. “We wanted better and more relevant jobs, and we wanted more access for students,” said Marinello. “The LionHire Kandace Formaggio, an academic advisor, demonstrates effective ways to product was a good product, but engage an audience through presenting. This workshop aided presenters, who the Handshake platform has over will be facilitating “EvolveU” on Nov. 13. GABRIELLE WOOD/THE LION’S ROAR 700,000 companies across the Index
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country. LionHire does not have a fraction of that, so this was the future.” Marinello explained that the app’s design was built with the students in mind. “This is a student centric program built by students,” stated Marinello. “It always has the student in mind. The interaction that it presents for students is designed around the student so the real benefit goes to them. That’s what we wanted to see more of. LionHire was good, but Handshake is excellent.” Many different universities around the country have also utilized Handshake. Marinello explained that this makes peerto-peer networking easier, something that was not possible on LionHire. “Students are able to network with students who have similar interests and majors both locally and across the country,” described Marinello. “Handshake’s interface makes it very easy for students to connect with each other. I’m able to go out there and find other people so I can see what they are doing and what kind of people are looking
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Find a career path JACOB LOFTON STAFF REPORTER
Type Indicator.” Marinello commented on his prerogative on the MBTI’s role in helping the OCS aid students. “I don’t believe that assessments or things like this should box anyone in,” shared Marinello. “This assessment, and things like it, provide a 10,000 foot perspective for both the individual taking the assessment and the career advisor who is assisting them.” While the exam is not designed to tell students what they are meant to do, Marinello gave some advice to students searching for the right career using the MBTI. “The advice I would give to anyone who wants to know more about themselves, wants to explore different career options and/or has a desire to explore all of the possibilities for their future, is to go to the Career Services portion of Southeastern’s website, click on the TypeFocus testing, and take the test,” said Marinello. “There are no wrong answers, and this is 100% a test you can’t fail.”
If a student decides to take the MBTI, they can take the online test for free through a link on the OCS’s website, then schedule an appointment to review their results with a career adviser. JACOB LOFTON/THE LION’S ROAR
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The Office of Career Services offers many resources to help students in their searches for careers. One of their services is the MBTI, or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. The MBTI is a test that is designed to assist students in “understanding contributions of your particular ‘type’ to the work organization,” according to the OCS website. Manager of Student Employment and Internship Development Craig Marinello shared that the OCS offers this exam in order to help students find a job that they love to do. “Understanding who you are as a person, what your skill sets are, to finding a job/career possibilities that fits you,” explained Marinello. “It is a useful tool that we use with the student to help them understand what their results are, as well as be able to show them how to use this new information for their
benefit.” After a student takes the MBTI, they can schedule an appointment with the OCS to discuss the results and what they could mean for the student. Marinello elaborated on that step of the process. “Set an appointment to both go over your results and explore some potential career choices,” said Marinello. “At the end of the day, each person must make their own well-informed choices as to what they want their future to be and what type of work they would like to do.” Marinello also shared that while prospective employers do not have access to students’ test results, these kinds of exams are tools that some companies give their employees. “Employers do not have access to a student’s MBTI results or anything else discussed during career planning sessions,” said Marinello. “Yet, there are many companies/employers who, during their hiring process, will have applicants take an MBTI test or a test like the Myers-Briggs
SOUTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION – The Southeastern Christian Association invites you to join us for our weekly Bible study on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Food Court. We’ll have large signs by our table in the food court to help everyone find us. Every Bible study is a group-led discussion centered around topics relevant to college life. We are nondenominational and welcome all Southeastern students seeking a Christian community on campus. RECONNECT ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ORGANIZATION – The Reconnect Farmers Market dates for this semester are Feb. 19, March 18 and April 22 (EARTH Day). The market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Student Union. We will have freshly prepared food such as barbecued chicken, pulled pork, hot tamales and crawfish pies. There will be local crafters and artisans, specialty drinks, homemade jellies and fresh produce. Come out and meet some of the vendors and find out what their motivations are for providing ethical, organic and sustainable goods. Some of our vendors are also university alumni. We all have a story, and this is our opportunity to share them. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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to leave. Do not operate any switches or use the phone. Go a safe distance away upwind of the gas smell and call the maintenance office. With any gas leak protect life first then property, then notify the maintenance office. State and federal laws require excavators to notify LA One-Call 2 full working days before digging. If any excavation is planned, you must notify LA One-Call which will notify the Southeastern Louisiana University to locate the gas lines. To obtain additional information or report a gas related issue call Southeastern Louisiana University Physical Plant 985549-3333 or call University Police 985549-2222 (24 hours). The LA One-Call Center phone number is 811.
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Mardi Gras in southern Louisiana As a kid, I liked Mardi Gras because it meant three things: no school, king cake and a lot of parades. Parades bring back a lot of memories for me. I remember sitting on Maggie Tregre my uncle’s STAFF REPORTER shoulders at the Krewe of Eve parade that he and my aunt would bring me to, along with my brothers and cousins. Before that, I walked up and down the field of Parkview Oaks Elementary for our school’s annual First Grade Parade.
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To a little kid from Louisiana, Mardi Gras is almost as captivating as Christmas. There’s nonstop music, food and celebration. It’s as if all of Louisiana turns into one big party for a few days. That’s why Mardi Gras has always been one of my favorite holidays. It was special to my home and my family, even more so because of my Cajun heritage. I remember being a little girl and my grandmother speaking to me in French. She wasn’t fluent, but there were little words and phrases that I picked up on over the years. That was why I took French in middle school. I was required to take a
foreign language, and I figured by learning French, I’d get even closer to my grandmother. It wasn’t just my grandmother - her siblings also spoke “Louisiana French,” a dialect most common to southern Louisiana. Other than my family, there was only one other time I would hear people speaking like this, and that was during Mardi Gras. My French class would celebrate with a Cajun Mardi Gras every year. Traditionally, a Cajun Mardi Gras involves participants parading through the streets of a community and begging for ingredients to make a communal pot of gumbo to be
shared by all. There was also music, dancing and homemade costumes. My class did not run through the streets, but we did make our own costumes and learn how to dance to zydeco music. It was weird hearing that kind of music in a classroom when I’d only ever heard it before at my family reunions. That French class was the first time I had heard about Cajun Mardi Gras, as opposed to the carnival-style celebrations that take over New Orleans every year. Although my family does not celebrate Mardi Gras the Cajun way, I have always been proud
to associate that holiday with my heritage. It brings entire communities together for a celebration in a way that other holidays can’t. Everyone celebrates Mardi Gras in their own way. Some families hit the streets of New Orleans to be swept away by jazz music. Some families camp out all day to get a good spot at a parade. My family will swear that Calandro’s makes the best grocery store king cake - and then proceed to buy as many as we can before they’re gone again. While Mardi Gras celebrations have begun to spread outside of Louisiana, I
still like to think of this holiday as my own. It’s a link to my childhood and my family. I know that for some people, Mardi Gras is all about celebrating before the start of Lent, which is meant to be a period of reflection and sacrifice. Growing up, my mom would always ask us to pick something to give up. I know it meant a lot to her, so I would try to abstain from whatever I chose to give up that year, even if it didn’t last. There’s something in Mardi Gras for everyone. We may celebrate it for different reasons, but we still celebrate it together, and that’s what makes it so important to me.
“Read, like, books for pleasure.” SAVANNAH LANDRENEAUX SOPHOMORE, PHYSICS
“I go to the weight room, or I just have to really take a second to myself and really just count and recuperate myself, just so I can really think on situations without just stressing and cursing.” CHARLES LEAPHEART SENIOR, COMMUNICATION
“Listen to music, chill.” KAYLA HERBERT FRESHMAN, NURSING
“I live on campus, so I like going home and talking to my mom and hanging out with my family.” KYLIE RUIZ FRESHMAN, COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
“I listen to music, I take long night walks, and I meet up with friends.” CHASE ROMERO JUNIOR, ART
“Sleep.” JAKIRA NETTLES FRESHMAN, PSYCHOLOGY
“I talk about my problems with my friends.” CORINNE LEADER FRESHMAN, NURSING
“I take a nap.” JEREMY TERRANCE FRESHMAN, PSYCHOLOGY
“I eat, and I sleep.” ASHLEY LARRY FRESHMAN, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
“I take a nap or a shower.” JERMAINE THOMPSON FRESHMAN, NURSING
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Do not let your brain explode from stress Keep safe this Mardi Gras It is hard to believe, but we are already one month into the spring semester. Around this time, I usually find myself getting a tad overwhelmed by everything that is going on. Exams, quizzes, assignments and papers seem to stack on top of each other, and I am unable to focus on anything else except all of the work that I have to get done. In times like Dylan Meche these, my brain shuts down, STAFF REPORTER and I find myself having to take a step back. When my life becomes nothing but schoolwork, the stress can get overwhelming. I’m in this situation every semester, and I realize that it is necessary to find time to do something for myself. Typically, that involves me forcing myself to do something social with my friends or family. Whenever I have a ton of schoolwork to do, I have this nasty habit of pushing everything and everyone out of my life until I finish what I have to do. Ever since I was in elementary school, my mother always told me that I couldn’t do anything until I finished all of my homework for the night. This was an attitude that I took with me all the way until college. However, I soon discovered during my first semester that this would no longer work for me. College is obviously very different than high school. The workload is much harder, and it can be overwhelming to try to get it all done in one
sitting. Sitting alone in my dorm room trying to get all of my work done makes me feel isolated. That’s why I usually try to hang out with my friends as often as possible. They really cheer me up when I’m having a bad day. Also, because I hang out with them, my entire day does not solely consist of lectures and me staring at a computer screen typing up assignments. Getting to see my family helps me a lot, too. I used to commute my freshman year, but since moving onto campus last semester, I don’t get to see my family as much as I used to. I don’t get to go home every single weekend, but I try to go home at least twice a month. Nothing makes me happier during a stressful semester than getting to catch up with my family. I make sure that I have all of my assignments done beforehand so that I can enjoy their company. Besides spending time with my loved ones, one of my favorite hobbies during a stressful semester is reading before bed. I used to be one of those people that would keep the TV on when they slept. This changed in high school when I learned that watching TV before bed causes sleeping problems. Instead, I started reading. It’s so relaxing for me, and it clears my head after a long day. School is important, but we cannot let it consume us. College can be very stressful sometimes, and it is so easy to get overwhelmed. Finding time for myself by spending time with friends or family or getting to read a good book prevents the stress of college life from getting to me.
To The Editor: There is absolutely no good reason for politicians, mostly conservative-Republicans, to scare our senior citizens and threaten to cut Social Security Retirement benefits. There is no crisis. Virtually every serious, non-biased study has concluded that the Social Security Trust Fund is fully solvent through 2034. After that, it will be able to provide 76-79% of benefits for the next 60 years beyond 2034. Does it need to be fixed? Of course it does. But it does not have to be fixed today. And there is no need at all to cut anyone’s benefits. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Lion’s Roar is the official newspaper of the students of Southeastern Louisiana University. It has been in continuous publication since 1937. Submissions and letters to the editor are welcomed, but the editor of The Lion’s Roar reserves the right to edit all submissions for grammar, libel and available space, or refuse publication without notification. Submissions must include the author’s full name and either phone number, e-mail or other contact information (not to be published). Faculty and staff members should include their title and department. Students should include their classification and major. By submitting an article for publication, the author understands that the submission will be edited. Organizational News space is provided at no charge as a courtesy for university recognized Greek and Student Organizations. The space of such articles is limited to 150 words. Submissions of this Organizational News must adhere to the same polices as other submissions or letters to the editor, but must also include the name of the organization.
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“Laissez les bon temps rouler!” For those who do not speak French, it means “Let the good times roll,” and the University Health Center is saying let the good times roll, but safely. During the 2018 Mardi Gras season, over 471 individuals were arrested, 1,174 vehicles were towed, and EMS (emergency medical service) responded to more than 3,200 emergency service calls and had to transport 1,900 for medical treatment. This amounts to a call every five minutes. Not only should you watch out for your own safety, but you should also watch out for others. New Orleans and surrounding areas in previous Mardi Gras seasons have made headlines that include “the deadliest season” due to alcohol ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
and drug-influenced incidents that have costed the lives of many people. We want students to be safe and smart during this upcoming Mardi Gras season, so the University Health Center is providing you with some Mardi Gras safety tips listed below. Be sure to stop by the Health Center’s tabling event on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Health Center and the C.A.R.E Team’s tabling event Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the C.A.R.E Team will be hosting the “Prevention Parade” from 1-3 p.m. around the Student Union Breezeway.
Never leave drinks, food or property unattended. Stay with your group. Always have your phone charged and on you at all times. Don’t drink and drive. Have a DD (designated driver) or call a Lyft or Uber. Stay hydrated and drink water. Eat something before drinking alcohol. Do not use glass on parade routes. Know the limit: blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% - you can be arrested and or cited for public intoxication. Do not cross parade barricades. Do not hang on floats. Do not run into the street between floats for a trinket. Floats cannot stop on a dime, and accidents have occurred.
One of the relatively simple reforms that can be made was offered by Republican Presidential candidate and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie in 2015. Similarly, I literally sat in the same car as Arizona Governor and Democrat Party Presidential candidate Bruce Babbitt in 1987 when he said that what we should do is to “means-test” Social Security benefits. For example, we can make Social Security fully solvent well beyond 2034 by reducing the benefits of those who have a yearly income of, say, $80,000/year and higher by a certain percentage. I can still recall Governor Babbitt saying to me “Stew, do multi-millionaires really need the same Social Security benefits as senior citizens who live in poverty?” I am calling on all members of the U.S. Congress to stop scaring our senior citizens. It is so unnecessary. Sincerely, Stewart B. Epstein P.S. I am a retired college professor of Sociology, Social Work and Psychology.
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The Community Music School offers affordable lessons for all JACOB LOFTON Staff Reporter
Many university faculty have enrolled their children into lessons with the Community Music School to learn how to play a variety of instruments. Courtesy of the Community Music School
Scholarships to increase coming semester for Spirit of Southland ELANA GUILLORY Staff Reporter
Spirit of the Southland marching band members will see an increase in scholarship allotment starting in the Fall 2020 semester. The new scholarship system will be tiered, in which the scholarship amount will increase with years of participation. All marching band members will see an increase. Derek Stoughton, associate director of bands and director of athletic bands, explained how much more the students will be receiving. “Everyone who’s in the marching band gets a $700 scholarship, and each year, the scholarship will increase by $100,” stated Stoughton.“So, $800 for
your second year, $900 for your third year and $1000 for your fourth year and above and every year after that.” The change is one that the music department has been pushing for several years. “That’s something that myself and our department chair have been working on for a few years now,” shared Stoughton. “We’re trying to find ways to increase the size of the marching band and make it a more visible spirit organization here at Southeastern.” With attention paid to the many obligations college students have, Stoughton described the scholarship increase as a helpful incentive for members of the marching band. “We wanted to do something
to help the students out because it takes up a lot of time to be in the band program,” explained Stoughton. “We think it’s going to help some students along, the further along they get in their academic careers because they have to work more. They have to pay their bills.” The increase is also meant to persuade entering freshmen that plan on joining their school’s marching band to give the university more consideration. Preceding Southeastern’s current marching band scholarship of $600 includes LSU’s $1,000 stipend and Nicholls State University’s $800. “When we started doing
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Situated in a corner in Pottle Music Building’s second floor is the Community Music School, a school that gives private music lessons for voice and various instruments. The school provides lessons to people of all ages and skill levels. Jivka Duke, a professional violinist, is the Interim Director of the CMS. Duke elaborated on the people who take courses with the CMS. “The students do not need to be associated with Southeastern as college students, or as an employee in order to take advantage of the program, and there are no age limits,” said Duke. “We have students from the Hammond and the surrounding communities who are as young as three years of age and as old as retirement age.” The lessons start at $280 for 13 weeks of one 30-minute course per week with a student instructor, which is about $21 per lesson. The lessons can be up to $400 for the same 13week course with a university faculty member. The courses can vary in length, depending on what the student wants. Duke discussed the options and lengths of the courses. “The individual lessons can be 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 60 minutes according to the students’ preferences, and they take place once a week for thirteen weeks in the fall and spring semester and for seven weeks in the summer,” said Duke. “Our five-week strings orchestra class consists of 60-minute sessions.” For commuter students and people not in the immediate vicinity of Hammond, there are satellite locations where students can take lessons. “We do have two satellite locations, the Livingston Parish Literacy and Technology Center in Walker and the NTCC in Lacombe,” said Duke. In the fall of 2020, the CMS will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. With the program having been a part of the Hammond community for so long,
Duke commented on what she likes most about her position. “It is a great honor to be leading an organization that is raising the next generation of young musicians,” said Duke. “It gives me a great sense of accomplishment to see our students’ musical skills grow and become more and more elaborate from year to year and their talent shines brighter with each performance.” Students are able to take lessons for a variety of instruments. With the CMS being located in Pottle, there are plenty of instructors for a number of instruments. Duke shared what kind of instruments are the most common choices for students. “The most popular instruments among our students are piano, violin, guitar, viola, cello, clarinet, saxophone and voice,” shared Duke. “The school is part of Southeastern Louisiana University, and its main location is in the Pottle Music Building on Southeastern’s campus.” Duke shared her appreciation for the instructors that teach these courses. “I am very grateful for a wonderful roster of experienced and dedicated instructors who do an amazing job nurturing all of our students’ musical gifts, helping them reach their goals and dreams,” said Duke. Sophomore music major Joshua Hebert was one of those instructors. Hebert shared what he gained from instructing with the CMS. “Working with CMS allowed me to get in-person experience for specific teaching techniques,” said Hebert. “After teaching the middle school summer camp, I had a much clearer understanding of how to work with kids.” For many instructors, it gives a chance to reach out and be a part of the community and lets them see what their future profession might be like. “I really loved getting a chance to work with people younger than myself,” said Hebert. “It let me get a taste of what my dream profession will be like, and it lets me help the next generation of musicians.”
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Jazzy evening brings university and community together BRYNN LUNDY Staff Reporter
“An Evening of Jazz” welcomed Hammond community members to raise funds and experience entertainment provided by the university’s jazz faculty and ensemble. On Sunday, Feb. 16, the Rotary Club of Hammond partnered with the university’s music department to host “An Evening of Jazz” from 5-8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The event was a dual fundraiser for the Rotary Club’s scholarship fund and the upcoming Bill Evans Jazz Festival. The jazz faculty opened and closed the evening with guest vocalist and university alumna Elizabeth Messina Floyd. The University Jazz Ensemble performed from 6-7 p.m., featuring guests Austin DugasHigdon, Fall 2019 alumnus, and Steve Sigmund, lead trombonist of the Ray Charles Orchestra for 17 years. The University Jazz Ensemble’s performance included a sneak peek of the first concert of the semester that will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30
p.m. Samantha Spalitta, fund development and events chair for Hammond Rotary Club, described how the event was formulated and why Hammond Rotary helped sponsor it. “We partnered with Michael Brothers, who is the head of the jazz department here at Southeastern,” explained Spalitta. “We decided to do ‘An Evening of Jazz’ to raise money for his jazz festival that’s coming up. We decided to partner with him because we really think it’s important to support Southeastern and support the music department.” Individual admission tickets were $25 each, but members of the community could purchase a private table for $250. Guests could also purchase a bottle of champagne for $15 and one of three meal options. Spalitta elaborated that all the funds raised from the event go towards the university. “All the funds are going to, for this, part of it is going to Rotary’s scholarship fund,” explained Spalitta. “Then, the other part is going directly to the music department, but
our scholarship fund goes to Southeastern in general. So, 100% of the proceeds of this event do go to Southeastern overall.” Michael Brothers, director of jazz and percussion studies and director of the University Jazz Ensemble, expressed gratitude towards Hammond Rotary for helping with the event to raise funds for the Bill Evans Jazz Festival, which will be held from April 1-4. “We’ve been working very hard to make it not only an important event for the music department, but another big community event as well that, come April—we all think of the Strawberry Festival—I want everyone to think of the Jazz Festival as well,” shared Brothers. Brothers described what the Bill Evans Jazz Festival will entail. “We have great concerts,” said Brothers. “It’s a four-day event. The evening concerts, several alumni come back and play in a big band. Both our university groups play, our guests artist with the faculty, just really great evening concerts that I encourage you to come and see.”
The university music department partnered with the Hammond Rotary Club to host “An Evening of Jazz“ to raise funds for the university. Brian Williams, a senior communication major, plays tenor saxophone during the University Jazz Ensemble’s performance. Guest artist Steve Sigmund, who has served as lead trombonist for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 17 years, performs. Retired dentist Dr. Michael Haight was recognized at the event after serving Hammond Rotary for over 50 years. Faculty and students performed at the event. Brynn Lundy/The Lion’s Roar MARCHING BAND
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some research, we found that our scholarships were not competitive with other universities in the area,” said Stoughton. “So, we did some research, and we realized we gotta up our game a little bit.” The raise did not come as a surprise to Tiquanna Toomer,
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Underclassmen help tennis squad start 2020 strong GERARD BORNE STAFF REPORTER
The Lady Lions tennis team will look to get back on track against Abilene Christian University on Feb. 28. After winning the first four of their five matches of 2020, the Lady Lions currently have a record of 4-3. Head coach Jason Hayes shared how this season’s team is different than last year’s. “We have a strong team that is playing with confidence,” shared Hayes. “We were able to add some very talented freshman, and our returners all improved over the summer and it has made a huge difference. I can say that we are definitely stronger and faster and far more aggressive in our style of play.” Hayes shared how Ximena Yanez and Katya Cornejo have
filled the shoes of departing senior Ceci Mercier. “We lost a great player in Ceci Mercier, our only senior last year, so we needed someone to step up and be the voice of the team and both Ximena Yanez and Katya Cornejo have done that,” stated Hayes. “A team is only as good as its leadership, and we are lucky to have both of these girls as co-captains.” Hayes shared what the team has to do in order to defeat Abilene Christian University. “The last two matches have been very competitive,” explained Hayes. “We weren’t able to win either of them. We left both matches feeling better about ourselves. ACU is a tough team, and they are hard to beat in Abilene, so we need to take the best things from our last two matches and continue to build on them.”
The sixteenth year head coach shared how he knew the team would be competitive this season. “We had a great fall, won some tournaments and had a lot of fun,” stated Hayes. “The key is for the girls to enjoy themselves and enjoy the process, and you can see one of them improving and having fun on court.” Flory Bierma, sophomore tennis player, shared what she and the team did to prepare for the 2020 season. “We practiced hard,” stated Bierma. “Especially strengthened our bodies, and played four tournaments to prepare for this season.” After their match against Abilene Christian, the Lady Lions will head to San Antonio, Texas to face off against the University of Incarnate Word on March 1.
The Lady Lions will look to bounce back on Feb. 28 against Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Southeastern will wrap up its 2020 season on the road against Stephen F. Austin University on April 11. FILE PHOTO/ THE LION’S ROAR
Lions baseball looks to improve after falling short in 2019 season GERARD BORNE STAFF REPORTER
After finishing the 2019 season 33-27, the university baseball team will look to lean on its 15 transferred players to make a big push in the 2020 season. Of the 15 transfers, nine are from a junior or community college, and six are from another Division I university. Head coach Matt Riser talked about the potential the new players showed during fall practice and how he expects them to compete this season. “We have a good mix of transfers and a good mix of freshmen,” explained Riser. “To be completely honest with you, these guys have gone pretty hard this season. The fall training session, the early springs and the intrasquad scrimmages all went really well. I can’t wait to see what they bring to the field and see what this team has.” The sixth year head coach shared why
he thinks this year’s team will be an exciting group to watch. “They’re going to be a fun team to watch this season,” said Riser. “They run hard, and they work really hard. At the end of the day, that’s all you can ask for.” With Sam Houston State University
winning the 2019 regular season championship and McNeese State University winning the Southland Conference Tournament, Riser expects both teams to bring forth the same energy
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Lady Lions look to win 2020 Southland Championship GERARD BORNE STAFF REPORTER
After going on a historic five game winning streak from Jan. 22- Feb. 8, the Lady Lions basketball team looks to get back in the win column. The Lady Lions currently hold a 10-13 record and are seventh in the Southland Conference. After going 9-20 in 2019, head coach Ayla Guzzardo explained the biggest difference between last year’s team and this year’s team. “Team chemistry,” shared Guzzardo. “You can see it on the floor, and you can see that they click really well on the floor. They have even more team chemistry off the floor and you can really see it day in and day out.” Along with the players having more chemistry, Guzzardo shared how the coaches’ strategy has changed since last season. “We changed up how we do some things on the road,” explained Guzzardo. “We play
hard and play a lot of minutes. We don’t have a lot of people, so we play a lot of hard minutes. Instead of going really hard at practice, we take it slow and have shorter and lighter sessions. We change the lineups game in and game out based on how they have been doing throughout the season. ” Guzzardo shared how senior guard Celica Sterling has stepped up as a leader on and off the floor this season. “She’s a vocal leader,” stated Guzzardo. “She’s really taken a good nack to her defensive effort.” Along with Sterling, Guzzardo explained how junior forward Caitlyn Williams has also become a vital key to the successful 2020 season. “She’s been quiet, she’s had the ability the whole time, but now she’s stepping up and getting double-doubles,” said Guzzardo. “She’s crashing the boards, and getting rebounds.” Junior guard/forward Morgan Carrier shared what her favorite
part of the 2020 season has been so far. “We have been winning more frequently than we have last season and everyone has chemistry,” explained Carrier. After playing on last season’s 9-20 team, Carrier shared what the biggest difference is between the two teams. “Everyone is willing to play hard defense this season,” stated Carrier. “This year’s team has more of a will to win than last year’s team.” Carrier shared how the five game win streak felt and what her goal is for the 2020 season. “It felt good, everything was clicking and everyone was playing at their highest ability,” explained Carrier. “We have to get back on our winning streak and win the Southland Conference to try and get to the big tournament.” The Lady Lions’ next match will be on the road against Texas A&M Corpus Christi on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.
Freshman guard Alexius Horne carries the ball up the court against Lamar University. Horne has averaged around 9.6 per Senior guard Celica Sterling drives the ball in the paint against the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears in the Jan. 29 victory. game this season. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR The Lady Lions won 63-42. BRYNN LUNDY/THE LION’S ROAR
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Early Hole Too Much for Lions to Overcome, Fall at Nicholls 81-71 THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State opened the game on a 22-5 run and never trailed as they defeated the Southeastern Louisiana men’s basketball team, 81-71, Saturday afternoon at Stopher Gymnasium.
Nicholls shot 30-for-60 from the field including 8-for-13 from the three-point line. Southeastern finished 22-for-57 (38 percent) from the field and was just 5-for-20 from the three-point line.
The Colonels (17-9, 11-4 Southland) had four players score in double figures paced by forward Warith Alatishe with 16 points. Kevin Johnson added 15 points and five assists while Dexter McClanahan and Andre Jones had 13 and 11.
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The Colonels improved to 11-1 at home this The Lions (6-20, 3-12 Southland) were led by season with their only loss being a 73-72 setback junior Pape Diop scoring a game-high 23 points to Northwestern State Jan. 15. on 13-for-16 from the free throw line including eight rebounds. Freshman Nick Caldwell tied a Southeastern will have a week off before taking career-high scoring 16 points while senior Von on Abilene Christian Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Julien added 11 points and seven assists. University Center at 4 p.m.
SLU started the game 1-for-10 and appeared headed for a blowout loss. But the Lions had other ideas as they rallied to cut a 17-point hole down to five, 49-44 with 13:31 to go. The Colonels responded with a 12-2 run to retake a 15-point lead, 61-46, with 9:08 remaining to help them seal the win. BASEBALL
continued from pg. 6 they did in 2019. “A lot of teams are going to compete this season,” shared Riser. “You’re always going to have Sam Houston State stepping up. They always have a team that’s going to pop up and surprise you. Last season, it was McNeese. One time, it was Central Arkansas. Some years, it will be teams you never even expect to show up.” After losing three starting infielders - Cody
Grosse, Brennan Breaud and Kyle Schimpf - Riser predicts that some of the transfer players will fill the infield void. “We have some transfers that are going to step up and be a force for us this season,” shared Riser. “Evan Keller from LSU Eunice, our second basemen will be Champ Artigues transfer from LA Tech, our first basemen will be Preston Faulkner. He has showed the ability to be a good defender along with providing some power in the lineup.” This Week’s Puzzle AnsWers With ace pitcher Corey Gaconi leaving for the MLB Draft, Riser shared who he thinks will fill in as the team’s ace. “All three starters are going to be the ones we lean on,” said Riser. “Grant Upton, Justin Simanek and Will Warren. Daniel Dugas will help and do a good job with throwing strikes. If you look at the newcomers, the freshmen class has a lot of potential to do really good.” The 1-1 Lions’ next game will be a rematch at home against University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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David Armand named ULS Outstanding Faculty of the Year GABRIELLE WOOD STAFF REPORTER
David Armand, an English instructor, writer-in-residence and university alumnus, was honored with the 2020 University of Louisiana System Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award. Aside from teaching, Armand is a novelist and associate editor for Louisiana Literature Press. He has been honored with multiple awards, including the George Garrett Fiction Prize and the 2016 St.Tammany Parish President’s Literary Artist of the Year Award. Armand explained his journey from being a student of the university to now teaching various English courses. “I’m from Folsom, which is not very far from here, and I decided to go to college at Southeastern,” stated Armand. “I attended for
both my undergrad and graduate degrees in English, with a concentration in creative writing. I started teaching here in 2007, so it’s crazy to think I’ve been at Southeastern for half of my life.” His passion for reading and writing stemmed from an early age and became a hobby that he grew to enjoy. “I just always loved to read and so did my mother,” recalled Armand. “She used to always read to me when I was little. I think for me it was kind of just like this natural thing to enjoy reading so much, and that made me want to start writing my own.” Like many students, Armand shared how he faced the struggle of declaring a major before deciding to pursue a degree in English. “When I first came here I was a business major, and my grandpa wanted me to be an architect, but I wasn’t really into that,” shared
Armand. “It was after taking an American Literature class that made me realize how much I just love this, and so I changed to English. Everybody said, ‘What are you gonna do with that English degree?’ and I just thought, ‘If I love what I’m doing, I’ll find a way.’” With a new novel coming out this year and a short memoir in the works, Armand discussed his experience as an author. “I have always felt kind of lucky because I started the whole process of writing, working on poetry, and then I started writing short stories, which turned into writing novels,” said Armand. “I say I’m lucky because I was able to find a publisher for my first novel kind of fast, when some people try for years. After that, I felt very motivated to keep writing and publishing more.” Armand shared his philosophy
as an educator. “The advice I tell my students is to write what you know,” discussed Armand. “I grew up in the country around some rough people, and I just started writing about that and creating stories. When students do the same thing, writing about their lives even though it’s fiction, you can always distinguish the authenticity because it comes from a place of feeling that they know.” Out of eight universities that were considered for the ULS Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award, Armand explained what that honor of being chosen has meant to him. “The award was pretty shocking, being the third year given out, and the past recipients had been teaching for a lot longer than I have, so I never expected to get it,” said Armand. “It makes me feel happy that it shows how much
David Armand has received the ULS Outstanding Faculty of the Year award due to his dedication and passion for teaching English literature, as well as his influence outside the classroom as an author. COURTESY OF RANDY BERGERON I care about my students.” Armand hopes to lead as an example for other students at the university. “My goal is to inspire people,”
said Armand. “Nobody in my family went to college, so I want to be able to encourage my students that your dreams can be real and they can come true.”
Black History Month feature: Katherine Johnson In honor of Black History Month, a nation-wide celebration that spans the month of February, The Lion’s Roar will feature a series of articles written by our staff that reflect on the accomplishments of three individuals who have greatly impacted African-American history. SYMIAH DORSEY STAFF REPORTER
“Black women working for NASA in the ‘60s? How am I just now hearing about this?” That was my initial reaction when the movie “Hidden Figures” first hit theaters. I remember feeling both fascinated and disappointed, realizing I had gone so many years without knowing this piece of history. Quite like the movie title suggests, “Hidden Figures” reveals the untold story of the African American women who pioneered the use of mathematics in technology for the U.S. space program. Among these women was Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics were the backbone of many successful space flights.
In 1953, Johnson began working at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) with the West Area Computing unit, a group of African American women who manually analyzed and computed vital data. Although the women’s mathematical contributions played an essential role in the success of the U.S. space program, they were segregated from the rest of the faculty for several years. That did not change until 1958, when NACA transformed into the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA. Even with integration in effect, working as a woman in the STEM field was often a tense task. The presence of race and gender bias within the male-dominated field was prominent. Calculations were often brushed off as “women’s work.”
Johnson persisted nonetheless. As her career progressed, her work gained the full recognition it deserved. One of the most prominent moments of her career occurred in 1962, when astronaut John Glenn requested Johnson to double-check the calculations of the trajectory of the Friendship 7 spacecraft. She took the same numbers that had been programmed into a computer and ran them skillfully by hand. While she was working, Johnson recalls Glenn saying, “If she says they’re good, then I’m ready to go.” With Johnson’s mathematical assistance, Friendship 7 became the first manned spacecraft to successfully orbit the earth, restoring the United States as a strong contender in the space race. She continued to work on groundbreaking projects for NASA, including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Johnson was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015 for her contributions to Friendship 7. During the ceremony, Barack Obama said, “No one knows that John Glenn wouldn’t fly unless Katherine Johnson checked the math.” The sad truth is that no one knew
about the work of Johnson and the computing team because it simply was not taught or heavily spoken about. The untold story of the West Area Computing unit is a reminder that we, as a society, need to ensure that these important moments of history do not slip between the cracks. These aeronautical strides in history would not have been possible without these intelligent, dedicated women and their calculations. Johnson is a woman of many achievements and accolades, but what I admire most is the way she elevated herself graciously through life and through her career. In a field where her work was initially overlooked and undermined, she remained kind, confident and determined. She let her intelligence and numbers speak for themselves until they could no longer be denied. Although her capabilities had been undermined for years, Johnson stayed persistent and passionate about the work she loved most. Johnson’s perseverance is something we should all strive to emulate in our lives. Her story is a reminder that we need to go after our passions, regardless of what society tells us we can and
Katherine Johnson. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS cannot do. Residing in West Virginia, Johnson is 101 years old. When she can, Johnson promotes the movie “Hidden Figures” with the hope that it will inspire young girls to pursue jobs in math and science. I encourage everyone to watch this remarkable film because I assure you, I only scratched the surface of her wonderful life. The sky was never the limit for Katherine Johnson, and her pioneering work for NASA will now continue to get the recognition it deserves. As we remember the men who reached the stars, let us never forget the women who helped them get there.
How to stay healthy and avoid the mumps during the recent outbreak BRYNN LUNDY STAFF REPORTER
Louisiana State University has reported and confirmed several cases of the mumps among its students. According to LSU’s newspaper, The Daily Reveille, the number of mumps cases has increased to 12 as of Wednesday, Feb. 12. The campus’s Student Health Center is now providing free vaccine injections for certain student and faculty priority groups. HANDSHAKE
continued from pg. 1 for similar jobs. It makes the world a smaller place.” The application also presents opportunities to network with businesspeople, something that Marinello described as invaluable for students wishing to find a specific career. One of the biggest advantages of using Handshake over LionHire, according to Marinello, is accessibility and safety. “To me, being able to talk to other students or people that can help you find the job you want is huge,” shared Marinello. “Also, another component to this is safety for the student. Any company that wants to post a job must be approved by our office first.
The first outbreak was presented to the health center on Jan. 31, and LSU students received the news on Feb. 4 through mass email. The students who are currently confirmed to have the virus have all previously received the two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella - MMR vaccine that LSU requires for admission to the university. “Mumps is best known for the puffy cheeks and tender, swollen jaw that it causes,” according to the Centers for
Every company has what is called a ‘trust score,’ which shows us how many schools approved this employer and possible red flags. It really protects the student.” There are over 1,200 jobs currently available through the Handshake app. “There are postings that are already out there ready to go,” said Marinello. “These are relevant jobs to students. These aren’t the jobs that only last for three or four years, which I found sometimes happened on LionHire. We wanted to find opportunities for all kinds of students. There are lots of great jobs out there that pay well and allow for tremendous experiences.” Marinello encourages students to begin using Handshake and explore the
Disease Control and Prevention. “This is a result of swollen salivary glands under the ears on one or both sides, often referred to as parotitis.” Other physical symptoms of the mumps may include fever, headaches, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite. Symptoms usually appear 16-18 days after contracting the virus and often seem like flu symptoms, which is why most people may not realize that mumps is the cause. Transmission of the disease occurs
possible job opportunities. “This app is for everybody,” mentioned Marinello. “We have great part time job postings, we have great internship opportunities sitting on here and we have great career opportunities. It has everything sitting in one spot for all majors. All you have to do is jump in there and start looking.” Every student, along with alumni that have graduated in the fall 2019 semester, has already been registered in the Handshake software. Students and alumni wishing to access their accounts can log in with their school email and password using the link provided on the Career Services section of the university website.
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“through direct contact with saliva or respiratory droplets from the mouth, nose or throat,” according to the CDC. The CDC states that a person who has received two doses of the MMR vaccine has about an 88% reduction in risk for the infection, while a person who has only received one dose has a 78% risk reduction. Possible complications that can stem from the mumps infection are more common in adults. These complications include inflammation of the testicles,
ovaries, breast tissue, pancreas, brain and tissue around the brain and spinal cord and sometimes deafness. Infected patients should avoid contact with other people for at least five days from when the salivary glands began to swell. Projected recovery time for the mumps is approximately two weeks. Students who are experiencing these symptoms and/or want to receive the MMR vaccine can schedule an appointment with the University Health Center. The fee for the UHC’s MMR vaccine is $75.