The Lion's Roar 03/17/2015

MARCH 17, 2015 VOLUME 86, ISSUE 23

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Greeks taking spotlight for week

BY TAJA MORGAN Staff Reporter

Sororities and fraternities will participate in Greek Week, where chapters come together to compete in a volleyball match, an egg toss, chariot race and the annual Step Show.

This year’s theme is “Hunger Games.” The official kickoff for Greek Week will be on March 22.

According to Kyle Gallagher, assistant director for the Office of Student Engagement, the sole purpose of Greek Week is to showcase the Greek system organizations to the Southeastern community through a weeklong series of events and friendly competition. With this year’s new theme, Gallagher also commented on new events planned for this year.

“The culmination of the Greek games competition is the mystery game which shall be decided by the Office for Student Engagement,” said Gallagher. “For this game, the Director for Student Engagement, Dr. Pam Rault, and I will draw the name of one male and female contestant to represent their team in this game. The contestants will be drawn from a predetermined list and no one will know what the mystery game will entail

Lady Lions sweep Incarnate Word

Members of Alpha Omicron Pi stomp their feet and clap their hands during the annual Greek Week Step Show. until the actual game time.”

Southeastern students will have a chance to see the campus’s very own Greeks participating and coming together as a family in these fun-filled games. The events will begin with a volleyball tournament and end with the

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Greek Step show.

Throughout the week, chapters will earn points based on winning previous competitions.

An award ceremony will immediately follow the Step Show to announce which teams won.

“For Greek Week we

traditionally have a volleyball tournament, tug-o-war tournament and a giant Greek picture in the Strawberry Stadium,” said Gallagher.

“The week always ends with the annual step show competition that is held in the University Center.”

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Many Greeks are eager for this upcoming week, and they are planning to come together with this annual tradition.

“I’m very excited to bond with my fellow Greeks and showcase our respective

Competition. Since winning the competition, Zipperer has sold the play for editing and publication.

Thus, this week is the only time the play has been performed in its original state, according to director Chad Winters.

“It was elevated [among other submissions in the competition] in the sense that it was simple in its message, but it brought the concept across so strongly,” said Veronica Gutierrez, one of the judges in the playwriting competition who favored Zipperer’s manuscript. “There was vivid imagery, it was easily staged and the writing was hilarious but also hit home when

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Lions fall Christian groups joining together early in SLC tournament Several on campus Christian organizations are teaming up to host two upcoming events with the goal of uniting students of all denominations through worship.

The first of these events will be Christian Mingle, a social on March 23 at 7 p.m. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has teamed up with the Catholic Student Association to offer the social, which will be hosted at the St. Albert Catholic Student Center.

“One of my good friends, Derrick Faucheux, president of the Catholic Student Association, came to me with the idea,” said Onochie Ochie, president of FCA. “As soon as he pitched the idea, I was all in.”

The social event will include live performances

by Rita West, alumni and past member of CSA, and the CREW, a worship band from the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Lions for the Lamb and Everdeeper College Ministry will provide promotional assistance for the Christian Mingle event. “[We want] to unify some of the Christian organizations on campus and have a worship night to get the students who believe Christ is our Lord and worship Him together,” said Matt Middlecamp, director of the BCM. “The BCM’s

see GREEK pg. 9

purpose is to advertise, create and provide flyers for the campus.”

The leaders of the event are working in one accord and have the same mission.

“I think this event will give Southeastern students an opportunity to experience something that has never been done before,” said Ochie.

“It is awesome to worship in fellowship with the masses.”

A larger worship night is being planned for the following month. The event, named “All.” will be held on April 15 at 6 p.m. on the lawn between the War Memorial Student Union and D Vickers. This event is being organized by Lions for the Lamb with assistance from CSA, FCA, BCM and the MVMT. According to Zachary Whitehead, president of Lions for the Lamb, it has been a dream of his to host a large worship night in unity with the other Christian ministries. The goal of this event is to bring together members of all Christian organizations on campus as well as Christian students on campus who are not members of any campus ministries.

“It will be a night of worship meant to bring about unity and cohesion among Christians on campus,” said Whitehead. “The band is comprised

it needed to. There is almost a formula to playwriting, and Eddie has almost perfected it.”

The plot followed Hudson, a bereft painter played by MJ Ricks, who coped with the loss of his dead wife Laura, played

by Emily Nodine, by continuing to see and speak to her as if she were still alive. A car crash in the middle of a blizzard forced Hudson and new love interest Katie, played by Misty Gros, together for an evening while waiting for the storm to subside.

Romantic feelings for Katie sparked immense feelings of guilt in Hudson, who felt that moving on would mean betraying his

wife.

This production was founded in competition, not simply among playwrights, but also among actors. Ricks and Tyler Meyer, who performed as Hudson’s uplifting best friend and agent Tom, both aimed for the lead role as Hudson during auditions, sparking some friendly-natured rivalry behind the scenes. This rivalry extends back to May 2013, when both actors auditioned for the part of the Mad Hatter in Southeastern’s production of “Alice the Brave.”

“We started off as enemies at first,” said Ricks. “I auditioned for ‘Alice.’ I tried to get the Mad

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Hatter, but he [Meyer] gets the Mad Hatter. Then I auditioned for ‘On the Verge,’ and [Meyer] ends up getting the lead role. We both auditioned for this show, and I ended up playing Hudson!”

However, according to Ricks and Meyer, it was easy to work together once roles were established. The pair found chemistry on the stage and enjoyed the give-and-take of their performance together.

“What you see onstage, it’s not the same every night,” said Meyer. “We’re literally just playing with each other onstage.

The McNeese State University Cowboys took the win, 62-60 against the Lions during the opening round of the Southland Conference basketball tournament. Going into overtime, this game was the last of the season for the Lions and last game of collegiate basketball for three seniors.

The game drew in 1,029 people and was held in the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas on Wednesday, March 11.

Although the Lions did not come out on top, they fought until the end.

“I think our young men played extremely hard and executed the game plan very well,” said Errol Gauff, assistant men’s basketball coach. “I could never put in words how bad we wanted to get this win for them, our

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Original play walks line between dreams, reality “Beware the Licorice Vines,” a story of love and loss, follows the struggle of a brokenhearted painter who becomes whole again after finding romance and coming to terms with the death of his wife.

Written by Eddie Zipperer, the original theatrical production was performed March 9-12 in the Vonnie Borden Theatre.

The screenplay was produced by the Southeastern theater department as a reward for claiming first place in the Inkslinger Playwriting

Art + Music Fest entertains crowds

see BUKU pg. 4

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Talent competition to offer entertainment

BY MEGAN MCCORMICK Staff Reporter

Take a break from studying and enjoy a night of entertainment March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Ralph R. Pottle Music Auditorium as students compete to shine as the next Southeastern Star.

The competition started as a knock off of “American Idol,” but in order to allow other sorts of talent to be showcased, Campus Activities Board broadened their horizons and changed the event to mirror “America’s Got Talent.”

This will be the twelfth year the event is on campus. According to Todd McElroy, CAB coordinator, each year students bring new and fresh performances to the stage.

Performances in the past ranged from singing, playing instruments and dancing. A new type of performance this year will be rap.

“I encourage everyone to come and watch. It’s a good opportunity for audience members to come and support their friends. It is always a fun night to watch students [who] like to show off [their talents],” said McElroy.

A student played the piano, guitar and sang simultaneously to the classic “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson. McElroy described the

cover as “a coffee house blues remake to the song.”

Competitors include Ashley Jackson, Eric Green and Marquez Butler singing their new original song “Beautiful.”

Donnisha Patterson, Shreya Thapa, Analynn Sober, Xiomara (Gaby) Martin, Neal Eli and Nicklus Smith are also planning to sing.

Returning to Southeastern Star’s stage will be Dana Arthur playing the piano while singing. Jonathan Koeppel will also perform a piece on the piano. Playing the guitar will be Ameal Cameron Jr. and Hayden Kimball.

Some students chose to add their own flare to well-known artists’ works. For example, Kayla Blanchard will sing “Lips are Moving” by Megan Trainor while playing the ukulele. Andrew Gilkeson will perform his own rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” by Elvis Presley.

New to the stage will be rappers Demond Taylor and Alton Johnson.

The fifteen contestants will be competing for a cash prize. First place winner receives $500, second earns $250 and third given $100.

For more information on CAB events, visit their page on the The Lion’s Roar / Megan Ferrando university website.

Tyron’e Hawkins (above left) performed a Jazz dance at the 2014 Southeastern Star last spring. Taylor Larche (above right) also performed at the 2014 Southeastern Star. He sang, and played guitar and the bass drum for his featured talent.

Kick Off Social to welcome 2015 South Tangipahoa Relay For Life participants Organizational News is due on the Friday before publication by 10 a.m., with a limit of 150 words.

APO

would like to send a big shoutout to the cast and crew of “Beware the Licorice Vines” for an amazing run last week. You guys did an incredible job. Also, APO would like to thank the SGA for inviting us to participate in “No More Week.” Everyone who participated had a great time bringing focus to such an important issue. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. in D Vickers, Room 125. Come out and join us as we gear up for our annual high school day.

PSI CHI

PSI CHI members who are attending the induction ceremony at Jacmel Inn, please make sure that you have emailed PSI CHI at psichi@selu.edu. It is extremely important that we get a correct head count as soon as possible.

Also, if you have any questions about PSI CHI, please feel free to email PSI CHI. Lastly, make sure to mark your calendars for April 20, our last meeting of the semester. All meetings begin at 3:30 p.m. and are held in White Hall room 222. had a very busy and social week. At our QFA meeting Tuesday, we chose our members of the week. Congratulations to our Angel-Claudia H., Scholar-

Haley B., Pearl-Taylor F., Faculty member-Dr. Hill, Friend-Sig Tau and New Member-Michlynn S. Wednesday, we held our New Member Social. We had a wonderfully fun time bonding with our new members. Finally, we held our St. Patrick’s Day social Thursday. The ladies of Theta Phi Alpha and their guests enjoyed games, music and fun on this themed night. We hope everyone has a productive and stress-free scheduling week.

HAMMOND - The South Tangipahoa Relay For Life Board of Directors invites students, families and community members to join the fight against cancer at its 2015 Kick Off Social.

The social will take place Wednesday, March 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Roux and Brew in Ponchatoula. Roux and Brew will provide light refreshments as attendees mingle with board members and team captains to learn more about the 2015 relay and share ideas to get started.

Teams are encouraged to register online at www. relayforlife.org/HammondLA. In addition to registration, the website provides information about Relay For Life and member involvement including fundraising ideas, timelines and more.

“We are hoping to get team captains excited, registered

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early and get fundraising off to an earlier start,” said Paula Singer, current president.

The 2015 relay will mark 20 years in Hammond. as participants celebrate, remember and fight back for cancer patients and their families on Saturday, Nov. 14 at North Oak Park.

Although the social will be the first event of the season, several teams have already registered online. Erin March, Team Chair, and her committee have set a goal of 100 teams and look forward to surpassing that number.

“I’m looking forward to meeting with team captains and kicking off our 20th year,” said March. “I love to know why our teams relay.”

In addition to welcoming new and returning teams for the 2015 relay and providing details about the event, the board plans to expand its social media engagement with the debut of the South Tangipahoa Relay For Life Twitter Account.

With preparations for the 20th annual celebration, a larger social media presence will allow more engagement with participants and newcomers.

“We are excited to provide another platform for our participants and community members to connect with us and others to share news, reminders and information,” said Jasmine Tate, Marketing and Publicity Chair.

“Expanding our social media presence beyond Facebook will allow us to reach a larger audience and feature consistent communication efforts; we encourage current users to connect with us.”

The account can be accessed by searching @ SouthTangiRFL and will be used to live tweet as it’s launched during the social.

For more information visit the Relay For Life Website or contact Sarah Gibson, American Cancer Society Community Manager at (205) 746-2758 or sarah.gibson@ cancer.org.

Courtesy of the South Tangipahoa Relay for Life

OPINIONS

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Show St. Patrick some respect Besides good old St. Nicholas, St. Patrick is arguably one of the most popular Sara Patrick saints in the Editor in Chief world. On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. People think it’s OK to pinch whoever doesn’t wear green, and they use the “holiday” as an excuse to go out and drink greendyed beer in the middle of the work week.

First things first, St. Patrick was not even Irish. He is the patron saint of Ireland, but that’s because he introduced Christianity to the country.

According to the Catholic Online website, St. Patrick was born in Kilpatrick, Scotland, but was captured around age 14 and brought to Ireland as a slave. While he tended to sheep in a land of pagan strangers, he turned to God in constant prayer.

Around age 20, Patrick dreamed that God told him to flee to the coast, and there he managed to board a boat back

to Britain, where his parents were.

There he studied the priesthood and was eventually ordained. Later when he was ordained a bishop, he was sent to proclaim the Gospel to Ireland. For 40 years, Patrick and his disciples performed miracles and converted most of the country to Christianity.

St. Patrick died on March 17, 461, after living in poverty, traveling and suffering. He died in Saul, Ireland where he had built the first church.

The Feast Day of St. Patrick is a day the Catholic Church honors this saint for his faith and dedication to spreading the Word of God. What I don’t understand is why anyone ever thought to take his feast day and turn it into a glorified day to get drunk, on which people must wear green or they will be violently pinched by everyone who sees them.

Personally, I think that’s a dumb reason to wear green. You should wear green because you have pride in your university, not because you’re scared some immature soul will pinch you.

I don’t know about everyone else, but I don’t think that’s a proper way to remember a saint on the anniversary

SPEAK OUT

What theatre production would you like to see in Hammond?

Gerard Frommeyer Physics, Junior I would like “The Phantom of the Opera” to come, it is something people have always said was good.

Mariah Adams Art, Sophomore I would like to see “The Lion King,” it is one of my favorite movies. I hear the Broadway show is excellent.

Casey Pierce Biology, Senior I would like to see “The Death of a Salesman.” It is the only play I liked reading in high school. I would go see it.

Samantha Reine English/Creative Writimg, Junior I want to see “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” because I got the chance to go to England [and] see it at the globe.

Molly Hughes Art, Sophomore I’d like to see “Wicked” because I have seen it once on Broadway and I can’t find a place nearby to go see it.

Sheryl Davis Criminal Justice, Freshmen I would like to see “Grease.” Me and my mom watched it and it always brings back good memories.

Hayden Kimball Psychology, Freshman I wouldn’t mind seeing “Rock of Ages.” I didn’t like the movie, I feel like it didn’t do the music justice.

of his death. If you’re Catholic, you should say a prayer to St. Patrick or go to mass. If you’re not, then you should at least respect the man’s memory and not use his feast day as an excuse to get drunk.

One thing people have right about St. Patrick’s Day is the symbol of the shamrock. St. Patrick actually utilized three-leafed clovers in Ireland to explain the Holy Trinity, which is three things that work together as one cohesive unit.

St. Patrick had complete trust in God to guide him each day of his life.

His faith brought him out of slavery in Ireland, and it also brought him back there to convert the entire country.

So instead of going to a local bar and getting drunk this St. Patrick’s Day, let’s all try to do something positive and constructive instead. Leave your partying for the weekend, and actually think about the man who has a day dedicated to him every year.

St. Patrick accomplished so much in his life. We should all strive to accomplish great things, too, and I don’t think anyone will accomplish those things by drinking green beer at a bar on St. Patrick’s Day.

Go out and enjoy live entertainment R i s i n g during the 20th century, the American film industry has grown to great heights.

Megan Ferrando Cinema has Staff Reporter dominated the entertainment industry, surpassing even the greatest theatre productions that were once one of the few sources of storytelling. With cinema, actors no longer had to perform live, there was more room for visual effects and with the march of technology, people can now access cinematic productions on their own time and wherever they please.

While these new developments of entertainment and storytelling are ones to be celebrated, it is equally saddening to recognize the decline of theatre production in modern society. Yes, we have Broadway, and even here in Hammond there are multiple plays put on each semester, but those who remain genuinely passionate about theatre seem few and far between. When the Western theatrical tradition took root in Ancient Greece, theatre and oral tradition were the only forms of storytelling. That is clearly not the

case now, and as decades continue, it seems more artists are flooding to the film industry, leaving theatre behind.

Despite film being enjoyed by a greater number of people, as Friday night ticket sales clearly tell us, theatre remains an important and necessary part of society. Not only do they embody the beginning of visual storytelling, but they are a critical means of carrying the great works of arts to future generations. The great works of William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and Tennessee Williams are only a small number of works that have lived on primarily through theatre.

Art is important in the basic human existence. At the beginning of time, humans were drawing on walls, dancing and chanting songs. Theatre is one of the few art forms that stays true to its original form.

Film is a different medium, not a substitution for live performance.

Most cinematic adaptations of plays and even novels alter the material to meet the different demands of the screen so much that they are rarely what one would gain from reading the play or seeing it done as the writer originally attended. There have been many cinematic adaptations of Shakespeare’s work dating back to

We need more night life options Being a student who lives on campus, every weekend is a struggle to find entertainment Gleana Hill to occupy my Staff Reporter spare time.

The AMC movie theater is often a go-to option for Hammond residents, but there can be several limitations.

On weekdays, there are usually no show times roughly after 8 p.m..

It would be more beneficial if there were later show times because most students do not have classes on Fridays and want to go out Thursday night. Having limitations on show times makes it appear as if the theater were trying to set a curfew when that is the last thing college students want or need.

Another option would be to go eat out at a restaurant, but that is just as complicated.

Many restaurants in the area turn into bar scenes in the evening.

This becomes a struggle for those under age 21 because they may be able to enter the bar but they cannot drink; some bars may not even allow you to enter without being 21.

Bars, restaurants and clubs do not appeal to everyone, which can also make it difficult when finding weekend activities.

Going to the club and having a night out with friends is personally what I like to do, but it tends to get old and I desire something new. Also those who do not like to socialize or dance do not have this option.

With these few options, this still leaves many people, including myself, with little to nothing to do on the weekend.

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It also makes me more vulnerable to be bored when most of my friends go home on the weekends because they know Hammond has little to offer.

There should be more reasonably priced activities that stay open during decent hours.

There are places like Laser Tag or bowling which students or residents may tend to overlook when considering what to do. But some have probably done that so many times; they want something new.

Sometimes I just feel so bored and helpless that I have no choice but to resort to my studies earlier than desired. I believe Hammond should be set up to the point where I am wanting to get my homework done so I can have it all completed before going out for the night.

Unfortunately, that is not the case.

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the beginning of the art form in the 19th century, yet watching his work on screen is simply not the same experience as seeing it performed live.

Plays were meant for the stage and often do not translate well to other media. Movies often call for realism, while theatre can be more dramatic and overdone. This reinforces the importance of theatre in today’s world because theatre is one of our only accesses to some of history’s greatest works in their truest form.

I do not see theatre disappearing from modern society anytime soon, but I hope for more to recognize the unique art form it is. Acting on stage is exceptionally different from acting on film, and it is a great talent to behold.

This past week alone, the Vonnie Borden Theatre hosted the debut of an original theatrical production while the Columbia Theatre presented a 17th century Shakespeare play.

This is another boon of theatre: it gives us access to art both classic and modern. Great lessons are often taught through such works, no matter their vintage, and I encourage you to stop into the theater next time you see a play featuring. You may never know what you could gain, nevertheless enjoy.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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BY MEGAN FERRANDO Staff Reporter

Review The music festival scene in the South Louisiana area is growing steadily as more festivals targeted to different audiences pop up.

The BUKU Music + Art Project festival, which largely featured Indie and electronic music, began only four years ago and has since expanded its capacity. I went to the festival unsure of what to expect and doubted that I would enjoy much of it due to the genre of music.

Surprisingly, I realized even those who do not listen to much electronic, like myself, can enjoy the festival due to how much it caters to the younger crowd. Unlike Jazz Fest and other popular festivals, BUKU was almost entirely attended by people in their early 20s.

Walking around, I am not sure I even came across someone older than 30.

The young, vibrant crowd definitely adds a nice energetic and electric feeling across the grounds. Nearly all dressed in elaborate outfits, and there was constant dancing at each stage.

There seemed to be no judgement among any of the attendees, as all embraced the eccentric looks and dance of their peers. I appreciated the positive and relaxed energy among all the people and even the artists.

Though music festivals naturally consist of concerts, I did not feel the typical concert vibe common among entertainment.

The smaller stages gave off more of a back-alley dance party feel.

This intimate feeling brought together not only those in the audience, but also the audience with the performer.

While talking to different attendees, I found it was actually the smaller stages they enjoyed most. Two different BUKU goers commented that their favorite stage was the smallest stage with the least known performers. Upon visiting all stages, I realized it was the small stage that had the most dancers and intimacy with artists.

While the largest stage hosted well-known artists such as Passion Pit and Bassnectar, it was almost too crowded to reach that same feeling of the smaller stage.

Aside from the music, there was a middle ground where many relaxed, ate unique food and browsed art. The festival in this way was well rounded, as all festivals should be.

Overall, my favorite aspect of BUKU was the size. In comparison with other festivals, BUKU was more intimate. This made it much easier to meet fellow music lovers and get from stage to stage. Even though I did enjoy myself, I will likely not pay to attend BUKU in the future. It maintains a fun environment, but my taste remains with artists who typically play at festivals such as Jazz Fest.

If you enjoy deep lyrics and embracing the well-thought out melodies of musicians and bands, festivals such as Jazz Fest will play more to your style.

While Jazz Fest is more crowded, it hosts amazing bands and solo artists each year. There is rarely electronic music, but styles to the like of well-known names Elton John and Ed Sheeran.

No matter what your taste in music, there is likely a festival to fit your preference. If you want to find a place to spend the day and night dancing and worrying about little, BUKU is a nice place to do so.

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BUKU artists ignite energy Zella Day, classified as a pop artist, performed music from her EP album on Saturday afternoon on the Ballroom stage. She ended the concert with her featured song, “Hypnotic.”

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A couple (left) embrace as they enjoy the unique DJ style of Carneyval which he played at the Back Alley Stage. Carneyval is William Carney’s DJ name, a current Tulane student. The DJ’s of SFAM (above) also performed at the Back Alley Stage.

The duo is based out of New Orleans and made their start over a year ago.

BY ALLISON CRADY Assistant Editor

After four years, the BUKU Music + Art Project festival continues to grow as they hosted their first sold out year with 14,000-a-day expanded capacity.

This year’s lineup featured a variety of local and visiting artists primarily in the electronic and Indie genres. Hosted last Friday and Saturday, the list included names such as Bassnectar, Passion Pit, Empire of the Sun, Zella Day, RL Grime, Odesza and many more. Nestled in New Orleans, La., the colorful venue included large-scale artwork displayed throughout and five stages with music playing until 1 a.m.

In interviews, several artists commented on the youthful audience as well as the mix in featured genres.

“This is definitely the youngest festival that you will ever go to.

The age is way down,” said Sam Craft of the band Sweet Crude. “It’s pretty critical for word-of-mouth and social media to have young, technologically-able people. This is a great market.”

Craft and Alexis Marceaux make up Sweet Crude and self-identify as a “high-energy Louisiana jungle pop” group.

“We didn’t know if we’d be eaten alive by kids on ecstasy or if there would be a good reception,” said Craft. “It’s been a really pleasant surprise to see the open-ears that everyone has at this thing. Everyone just gets it. They understand the positivity of the carnivalesque environment.”

According to Marceaux, none of their music is pre-recorded but created organically on stage.

“They’re wanting and craving new stuff,” said Marceaux. “We’ve gained new fans today.”

While the crowd was generally younger, several of the artists were young as well. Many were fresh out of college or still enrolled and got to perform for their friends in the crowd.

“We literally have all our friends here supporting us, which is pretty awesome,” said Michael Pearson of the band SFAM. “The younger crowd definitely plays into our favor, considering we look very young.

Sometimes people may not feel as comfortable if there’s like a grown man.”

One unique element of BUKU Music + Art Project was the emphasis on showcasing up-and-coming artists. SFAM, made up of Pearson and Jacob Hoerner, identify their style as deep house, a sub-genre of house and dubstep electronic music.

“We’ve been DJing together for about a year, and we’ve been working on music production for six or seven months. So we’re very new on the scene,” said Hoerner. “We got to play it sold out, so that’s pretty awesome. I never realized how many people were going to be out here.”

Overall, artists enjoyed the energy, youth and exhilaration of performing for a crowd of music lovers.

“It was probably the most energy I’ve ever felt at a show, and I’ve had some pretty amazing shows,” said Andre Waguespack, known as Klutch when DJing. “I don’t think I’ve really ever felt on top of the world before, and that was definitely an on-top-of-the-world moment.”

Waguespack volunteered three of the four years the festival has been running but got paid to attend this year. He reflected on his mission as a performing artist.

“I just want to smile. That’s the problem with the world, not enough people smile,” said Waguespack. “It’s really all about how many people you can evoke emotion out of and really feel something. I think that’s what all artists want. At the end of the day, I want other people to smile with me.”

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Spring exhibit featured varied artwork Concert

series to launch

BY EMILY STEPHAN Copy Editor

BY TAMARA ALEXANDER Staff Reporter

Students in departments such as printmaking, painting, ceramics, drawing, sculpting, photography and new animation and media got to show off their work in the 2015 Spring Student exhibition.

The Contemporary Art Gallery held the annual spring exhibition opening last Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition is a showcase to display student’s artwork on a professional level.

“This show is the juror student exhibition, which we do every year during the spring semester, and this is an opportunity for the students to have their work looked at by professional artists in the field. [The professional] who spend a lot of time going through the entries and picking out the ones that they feel merit being in the exhibition,” said Dale Newkirk, director of CAG. There were 350 entries in the show, and the jurors chose 159 pieces of artwork.

“This is how students learn how the art world works in turns of exhibition and how

to prepare their work for it to be mounted in a gallery [such as] frame it, what kind of pedestal does it need to get their work ready to be exhibited,” said Newkirk.

The art exhibit provides faculty with a chance to see the improvement of their students.

“It also gives the faculty an opportunity to have a good overview as to what the students are doing in the department. We might see in our own classes what they’re doing, but this gives us advance to evaluate what’s going on across the curriculum,” said Newkirk.

Among the students featured, jurors awarded certificates for each department as well as the “Best of Show” award.

“This show is the platform for giving awards every year. We give out ‘Best of Show,’ but also we give an award in each area [such as] printmaking, painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, ceramics, new media and graphic design,” said Newkirk. “It’s also a way to encourage and compliment students who are doing a good job at least by the opinion of the jurors who picked the

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Whitney Serpas created the ceramics pieces “Mug 2” and “Mug 3” (top left), in 2015 and was chosen for the student exhibit, her piece also won her a Best Ceramics Pottery award. Nicholas Salvetti, junior graphic design major (above right), admires his mock movie poster for the 2012 movie “Lincoln” starting Daniel Day-Lewis. award winners.”

The winner of best show is Jennifer Reed for her multi-block wood cutout titled “Real.”

“It’s overwhelming. I really didn’t expect to win this. I entered four pieces, and three of them got in. It’s just an amazing feeling,” said Reed, senior art education major. “It holds a really special place in my heart. Its

two people I really care about; I was trying to tell the story of them and their love.”

For more information call the CAG at 985-549-5080 or email Newkirk at dale. newkirk@selu.edu.

“We do it every year and it is something important that we do but it’s always the expectations to show the best work that’s in the art department,” said Newkirk.

Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ play enchants audience

BY EMILY STEPHAN Copy Editor

Magic, romance and comedy came to the Columbia Theatre last weekend courtesy of the New York-based Aquila Theatre Company. The group presented William Shakespeare’s late career masterpiece “The Tempest” with energy and creativity, the first Shakespeare production to come to Hammond in years.

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of a blend of Shakespeare fans, non-fans and general theater buffs alike, but most seemed to be delighted with the performance and grateful for the opportunity to see this classic live.

“The actors are so charismatic and the production is fantastic,” said Lisa Morrison, a native of New Orleans. “I think we’re really lucky to have them come to Hammond.”

Other attendees also singled out praise for the actors.

“It’s really entertaining and the actors are so wonderful,” said Amelia Sands, majoring in political science. “The way they set up the stage and everything is great. I have not [ever been to a Shakespeare production before], but it’s fun.”

Veronica Gutierrez, Southeastern student and director of last semester’s Vonnie Borden production of “Fat Pig,” was among those in attendance.

Being a theater student, she had the chance to meet with some of

Aquila’s performers personally.

“I thought it was phenomenal,” said Gutierrez.

“The other day I was able to meet [James Lavender] who played Prospero and [Carys Lewis] who played Ariel. Right now I’m in Jim Winter’s film acting class and Aquila contacted him, asking him if they could work with some of the students. We spent an hour and a half with them, just doing exercises and discussing theater.”

Dr. Roy Blackwood, director of the Columbia Theatre, was pleased with the response of the crowd. He had particular praise for the way Aquila keeps classic works appealing for 21st century audiences.

“I think [the show] went wonderfully,” said Blackwood.

“I’m thrilled about the crowd.

You never know if people are going to respond to Shakespeare the way they did. I think it’s a wonderful production of ‘The Tempest.’ I’ve seen several versions of it, but the way they

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Gutierrez concurred. Having dreams of entering the world of professional theater, she took inspiration from watching the play pulled off so successfully.

“It was a flawless performance, the concept was great, the lighting, the sets, the cohesiveness of the actors, [especially] the musicality,” said Gutierrez. “It was a beautiful way to connect people to Shakespeare, because a lot of people don’t connect as well if you do it traditionally, but to see it in such an elevated concept in this great theater in Hammond is super exciting.

To see professionals at work, doing what I want to do with my life makes me realize this is a possibility.”

For more information on the Aquila Theatre Company, visit aquilatheatre.com. To check on upcoming Columbia Theatre productions, visit columbiatheatre.org.

The New Artist Concert Series will launch with a concert featuring a band familiar to the Columbia stage and one making its Columbia debut.

“The New Artists Series has been launched in an attempt to make the Columbia Theatre a destination for new talent as they pass through the gauntlet of trying to find an audience on their way to a successful career,” said Pete Pfeil, associate director for operations and productions.

The upcoming concert will feature River Whyless and Denton Hatcher & the Soapbox Blues, the former of which has previously performed at the Columbia as part of the Ghost Light series.

“We feel that River Whyless is a perfect example of an immensely talented group of musicians that are seeking truth and making the world a better place with their gifts of music,” said Pfeil. “Denton Hatcher & the Soapbox Blues’ style of music compliment to River Whyless. We have been very impressed with Denton’s sincerity and dedication to his craft.”

Based in North Carolina, River Whyless describes themselves on their website as “a mingling of currents, a flow of time and physical space, all brought together in a murmuring sense of purpose.”

The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Ryan O’Keefe, violinist and vocalist Halli Anderson, drummer and percussionist Alex McWalters and Daniel Shearin, who plays bass, harmonium, cello and the banjo in addition to being a vocalist. Their style is a blend of folk music and baroque according to the band’s Tumblr page.

Denton Hatcher & the Soapbox Blues is comprised of members Denton Hatcher, Scott Sibley, Thomas Johnson, Cody Ruth, Becca Babin and Paul Buller. According to the band’s Facebook page, their style is pure Americana, a blend of rockabilly, blues, soul and country, aimed to take listeners on “a musical journey of love, heartache, selfdoubt and rebirth.”

For more information on River Whyless, visit riverwhyless.com.

For more information on Denton Hatcher & the Soapbox Blues, visit dentonhatcher.com. To purchase tickets or find out more about the New Artist Series, visit columbiatheatre.com.

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Lions finish season in thriller

Cedric Jenkins

BY ELIZABETH BROWN Staff Reporter

Cedric Jenkins is a men’s basketball guard majoring in sports management. He is a graduate from LaPlace who, despite battling injuries, set a season high of 39 points against the University of New Orleans. He also had a season high of eight rebounds and seven assists.

The Lion’s Roar: What was the highlight of your season?

Cedric Jenkins: I would have to say the highlight would be our last four games and our three game winning streak.

Personally, in our last four games, I felt really confident in myself.

TLR: What is the greatest benefit you have gained from playing basketball?

CJ: I think I’ve learned a lot about myself and developed a different type of confidence in myself.

TLR: What do you plan to do after you leave Southeastern?

CJ: I want to try to play professionally and also continue to work to get my master’s.

TLR: When did you first start playing basketball and why?

CJ: I started playing when I was five years old and actually taught myself how to play by watching. My family quickly noticed how talented I was at and they started getting me involved in programs.

TLR: Why did you first start playing basketball?

CJ: I wanted to start playing because I come from a family full of athletes. It brought my family together.

TLR: What is some advice you have for younger athletes trying to balance sports and school?

CJ: Before you can balance those, you need to learn how to manage your time and be confident in yourself because anything is possible.

TLR: How else are you involved besides sports?

CJ: I’m active in my church and in my community.

Sometimes I go back to my high school to help younger athletes who are looking for answers to questions about going to college and how it is.

TLR: What do you like to do in your free time?

CJ: I really like to just stay to myself. I read a lot and watch movies, [and do] things that don’t require much moving. I get lazy because I have little free time, so other than resting, I enjoy being with my family and having long talks with my grandparents, my elders and other family members about points of life that I will get to and how to handle certain situations.

TLR: Do you have any inspirational figures?

CJ: Yes, actually. My first one is my mom. My mom taught me to be confident, humble and thankful for everything that I gain from being successful with basketball and any other things outside of sports. From an athletic standpoint, my uncle was drafted into the Yankees.

Watching all that he went through with baseball taught me a lot and what it meant to be a successful athlete. Also my grandfather taught me how to be a man, go to church and put family first. My mannerisms come from him.

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Teammates DeVonte Upson, Jimmie Duplessis, Onochie Ochie and Cedric Jenkins all logged in considerable minutes for the Lions. Duplessis will return to the team next year as a senior in hopes of bringing the Lions even further into the postseason.

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Graduate student and guard Cedric Jenkins also sought victory by leading the way with 27 total points.

“I thought Cedric did a good job giving an offensive identity,” said Gauff. “His score and aggressiveness really carried us through the first half. It was instrumental and vital to our success.”

Other leaders in total points were senior forward Onochie Ochie with 12 and senior center DeVonte Upson with 10.

“Ochie and DeVonte’s activity in the post were able to support him [Jenkins] in that,” said Gauff. “It allowed Cedric to penetrate to the rim and look good offensively.”

Junior guard Jimmie Duplessis also helped the team offensively with nine assists and junior forward Daniel Grieves provided the team with six quick turnovers and nine total points.

Duplessis was responsible for scoring in overtime, giving the Lions the 60-57 advantage, but there was still 1:56 on the clock. The remaining time allowed McNeese’s junior

guard Keelan Garrett to take the determining shot of the game and bump the Cowboys with five points.

“First of all, I have to tip my hat to McNeese because they are a great team,” said Ochie. “We played really hard, they just pulled out the win. Of course, you wanted to win and keep playing, but immediately after we lost, I started thinking about the good times I had being a college basketball player.”

According to Gauff, their win was contributed to “a couple good plays” and the power in their playing. He also noted that the Lions kept McNeese at bay for a large portion of the game by holding them below their normal averages. This was accomplished by only six Lions who played.

Ochie described how he was able to maintain his stamina and endurance to play for the duration of the game.

“It’s a mind-thing, really.

Sometimes you might be tired, but when you’re in a situation when it’s win or go home, you can’t let the fatigue stop you,” said Ochie. “I don’t have time to be tired. Our mindset was that this possibly was our last game and we [knew we] had to

leave everything on the court.”

Ochie left with a spirit of gratitude and his head held high because he was able to represent Southeastern.

“First off, I give Jesus Christ all the praise, honor and glory for me to play four years, injury-free at a great institution and receive my degree,” said Ochie. “I’m appreciative of the old and new staff. They taught me so much about how to be a better defender and player. It’s been a blessing to be here. I have no regrets and I wouldn’t change or trade anything.”

Gauff stood by the Lions’ performance and was satisfied with their representation of Southeastern.

“We’re proud of our guys,” said Gauff. “They were all very inspirational in making the run we did and their effort tonight was very good. They represented the university quite well even in defeat and a played highly competitive game.”

For more news on Lions basketball, visit lionsports.net.

The Lion’s Roar / Elizabeth Brown

Junior guard Zay Jackson was one of the two Lions to receive an honorable mention from the league.

Comeback falls short against Bears

BY JAY LOVE Sports Editor

Following once more having their plans altered due to Mother Nature, the Lady Lions tennis team fell to Central Arkansas University 4-3 last Saturday. The Lady Lions traveled to Conway, Arkansas for the match, but ultimately played the contest at the neighboring Hendrix College tennis complex.

Southeastern (5-2, 2-1 SLC) entered the match on the heels of a three-match win streak. The Bears of UCA (6-1, 1-1 SLC) took an early lead of the match.

Doubles matches went in favor of the hosts, putting the Bears up 1-0 to start off the day.

The top three singles from both teams competed once doubles was finished. On the No. 1 court, junior Renee Villarreal took on Nataly Yoo of the Bears. Both athletes entered the match unbeaten in singles competition this season, but it was Villarreal who came away with the win 6-3, 6-4. The win

by Villarreal came following losses on the No. 2 and No. 3 courts.

Hope appeared grim for the Lady Lions as they found themselves in a 3-0 hole after doubles and the first two singles

matches finished. Redshirt freshman Anna Bryukhova played for the Lady Lions on the No. 2 court, but fell short to Kelsey Williams 6-4, 6-2.

Freshman Lucia Bustamante received her first loss of the season at the hands of UCA’s Kristina Horsikyan on the No. 3 court. The Ecuador native was riding a six match winningstreak in singles this spring.

Despite being on the verge of defeat, the Lady Lions came roaring back to close in on the Bears. Over on the No. 5 match, freshman Dany Raygadas fought her way to a 3-6, 7-6, 10-7 victory over Cassidy Crawford. Edging Southeastern even closer was freshman Madina Vorotnikova, who defeated Amanda Alvarez 6-2, 6-1.

With the score tied at 3-3, the match could have swung in either team’s favor. A loss at the No. 4 match sealed the fate of the Lady Lions, handing Southeastern its first Southland defeat of the season.

Adding to the Lady Lions’ challenge of playing indoor for the first time this season, they also had to play against a team that featured a wealth of experience compared to the Lady Lions. Playing in singles matches for the Bears

were four seniors versus three true freshmen and one redshirt freshman for the Lady Lions.

Head coach Jason Hayes has seen improvements in the way the team has played, despite the most recent loss to UCA. “I could not be happier with

how they have developed,” said Hayes. “I remind them that you have to play hard and smart, and [have to have] the positive momentum to get through the game.”

Next up for the Lady Lions will be a double header

Wednesday. The first match against Southeast Missouri State University is scheduled for 1 p.m. Later on in the evening, the Lady Lions will host Alcorn State at 6 p.m.

Visit lionsports.net for more news on Lady Lions tennis.

The Lion’s Roar / Melanie Mann

Freshman Dany Raygadas returns the ball to her opponent during a match against Lamar earlier in the season. Raygadas has been on a singles wining streak since the start of conference play.

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Lady Lions sweep UIW Southeastern off to best start since 2001

BY KIRSTEN HOWELL Staff Reporter

The Lady Lions came in strong this weekend and swept the University of the Incarnate Word from Houston, Texas.

Southeastern went into the ballgame freshly off losing against Cleveland State University in a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Due to the rain on Friday, the game was pushed to Saturday. The Lady Lions played the Cardinals at North Oak Park in a double header, defeating the Wildcats with a score of 5-4 and 2-1 on Saturday. Sunday saw the Lady Lions emerge victorious 5-4, leaving a record of 10-15 overall, and 5-1 in conference.

“It feels great. All of our wins came from behind; the important thing is that they fought back and won all three games,” said head coach Pete Langlois.

During the second game, the Lady Lions threatened the Cardinals in several early

innings, but could not get on the board until the bottom of the fifth inning. There was a pitchers’ duel between Southeastern senior Tori Stamper and Cardinal senior Brooke DuBois. Stamper shut the door on the win; retiring the last 11 Cardinals she faced to earn her first complete game victory of the season.

The Lady Lions defeated the Cardinals 2-1 in the second game.

Stamper won both games Saturday, and freshmen third baseman Sydney Booker and senior outfielder Kinsey Nichols were both key at the plate during the doubleheader games.

In the final game Sunday, sophomore outfielder Sloan Jenkins hit a home run, tying the game 4-4.

To finish the weekend series against Incarnate Word, freshman outfielder Kinsey Nichols hit the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Also contributing to the win was Bishop, who came in to

relieve junior Madison Vige’ after the second inning of the game. Bishop was lights out while pitching seven innings in the game. The Cardinals did not score again after Bishop came in as a reliever.

The Lady Lions tied the game up in the bottom of the fourth inning. Southeastern was finally able to break through in the bottom of the ninth inning, and score the winning run to finish the game.

“Playing hard and counting on the freshman to get the hits,” said Langlois. “And early on in the game, Sloan had it a home run. We feel pretty comfortable; we still have a couple of holes there.

We came out early and let [Incarnate] score three runs without hitting the ball out in the outfield.”

Southeastern will close its six-game home stand tonight, hosting Mississippi State at 5 p.m. at North Oak Park and travel to Nacogodoches, Texas to compete against Stephen F. Austin.

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Senior pitcher Tori Stamper threw a complete game in the second game of the series. In seven innings of work, the Florida native allowed only one run and struck out two batters.

Cedotal teases no-hitter in Lion victory over ACU

BY MELANIE MANN Staff Reporter

In the final game of the series versus Abilene Christian, senior pitcher Kyle Cedotal prevented all but two hits from the opposition.

The series, held at the Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field, took place from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15, marking the scoreboard at 11-3,

2-9 and 11-0, respectively.

“I was really proud of the guys,” said head coach Matt Riser. “They came out, they competed the way they were supposed to from the get-go. We pitched well, we hit well, we played defense well. All around, it was a good game.”

The final game of the series brought six innings of no-hitters in favor of the Lions. It was not until the final inning that

Abilene Christian managed two hits. Still, the opposition failed to make a dent in the scoreboard throughout the game. Cedotal struck out 14 batters, a careerhigh for the Denham Springs native.

“Kyle Cedotal was absolutely phenomenal today,” said Riser.

“We’ve started pitching really well, all three guys: Tate Scioneaux Friday night, Jake Johnson, Kyle Cedotal. We’ve

The Lion’s Roar / Elizabeth Brown and Melanie Mann

Senior first baseman Kevin Carr (left) snags a fly ball during the Lions 11-0 victory over the Wildcats. Carr’s catch was one of several that assisted in junior pitcher Kyle Cedotal (right) pitching a complete game. The junior struck out 14 batters, a career high, in seven innings on the mound.

got to do a better job climbing the bullpen, throwing strikes and getting some guys out with different mentalities, but I thought overall, pitching really carried this weekend.”

Their strong performances led to a friendly competition between Johnson and Cedotal.

“We’re kind of having a competition to see who can get the best ERA [earned run average],” said Johnson, grinning as he praised his teammate. “He definitely made a jump toward me today, so we’ll see after the game how it compares.”

The strong lead and final wipeout game left many fans wondering what contributed to the 2-9 loss Saturday. The game was neck-in-neck for eight innings, until Abilene Christian managed a devastating seven runs in the ninth. According to Johnson, it was all about the energy.

“We came out with energy, and we kind of lost it,” said Johnson. “The first game and this last game, we had energy the whole game, kept the bats alive, never got complacent and that made the biggest difference.”

The next home game will be against Jackson State on Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m.

“It doesn’t matter who we play or who the opponent is,” said Riser. “We’ve got Tulane next, but I don’t care if it’s the New York Yankees; it doesn’t matter as long as we execute what we need to execute [and] from our standpoint, we’ve got a chance at a lot of success.”

Bradley leads Southeastern to seventh at Border Olympics

BY MORGAN LEDET Staff Reporter

This past weekend, the Lion’s golf team placed

seventh overall at the Border Olympics.

The Lion’s golf team traveled to Laredo, Texas for the tournament that spanned

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March 13 and 14. The two day event started with three members shooting under par.

Sophomore James Anstiss, senior Grady Brame and junior Eamon Bradley all shot under par putting the Lions in sixth place opening day at the Laredo Country Club.

After the opening round, the golf team was two shots off the lead, but fell two spots after shooting three-over par, 291, in the second round.

Opening day, Anstiss was the only Lion to shoot under par in both rounds. He shot 71 in the opening round and followed that with 70 in the second. This gave him a tie for ninth at three-under par.

After the second round, he shot 76 and dropped to 16th at two-under par.

Bradley opened the tournament with a 71 on the first 18 holes, and then shot an even-par 72 in the second round. At one-under par, the Southland Conference selection is in a tie for 21st.

On the final day, Bradley shot three-under par to help the Lion’s finish in seventh place.

The Lions shot five-over par 293 as a team, on Saturday.

They finished the tournament on with a total score of oneover par 865. The team fell short of sixth place by one stroke with McNeese State taking the lead over the Lions.

“On Friday, I played okay but not great,” said Bradley.

“Posting two solid scores was good but I knew I had more in me. I went out in the final round knowing I had a low

number in me. Having 69 was a solid number, but I could have been lower. It’s a step in the right direction though. I’ve been struggling of late so it was nice to finally perform.”

Bradley ended the tournament with his best round shooting a 69 Saturday.

He placed sixth in the final individual standings, finishing 54 holes with four-under par 212.

Brame finished the tournament to tie for 34th with fellow teammate Lawrence Allan at three-over par.

“We are such a good team who can compete with anyone in the country on our day but we have been unable to put it all together as a team this semester so far,” said Bradley.

“Hopefully our form comes

around soon and we can build momentum going into conference. We have tough competition but we know we are the best team. Conference is our main goal this year. We let one slip last year and we are desperate to win it back again.”

Following the tournament the Lions were ranked 52 in the nation.

The Lion’s golf team will travel to San Antonio to compete in the UTSA/Lone Star Invitational on March 23-24.

Other teams from the Southland Conference participating in the invitational include the Houston Baptist Huskies and Central Arkansas Bears.

For more information on Lions golf, visit lionsports.net.

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Plan your wedding in a day

BY SARA PATRICK Editor in Chief

Busy brides planning for their big day will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of local vendors in one location to plan their wedding in one day.

The Plan Your Wedding in a Day Expo will be hosted in the new Student Union Ballroom on Sunday, March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Anyone planning an event is welcome to attend and bring members of their family who will be involved in the process.

“As a new event facility in the region, the Event and Conference Services Department needed a way to introduce the Student Union facility and staff to the community, one that would also help us build relationships between Southeastern and potential customers, as well as area event-related businesses,” said Cally Berner, director of Event and Conference Services.

In the past, couples have opted to hold their wedding receptions at Southeastern, often in Twelve Oaks or the Grand Ballroom. Members of the Event and Conference Services Department thought it would be beneficial to help take the stress out of planning the wedding so that couples will enjoy a less stressful engagement and wedding.

“When working with couples planning their wedding receptions, all too often the stress of the details involved take the fun out of the process,” said Berner. “Our goal with this event is to help brides make connections with local businesses who can help make planning a reception, or any event, as stress-free as possible.”

Event and Conference Services partnered with the Auxiliary Services team to put together the expo. Areas within Auxiliary Services including the Student Union, Catering, Marketing and the Document Source have been involved in the planning process and will be featured during the event.

“Specifically, Catering will showcase some of their most popular wedding reception appetizers for sampling, and the Document Source will feature the quality printing they can provide to families planning a wedding: everything from shower invitations, way-finding signage and reserved seating table signs,” said Berner.

This event will showcase many local vendors that can help couples check-off their wedding planning list. Among the vendors that will be featured at the expo are catering services, custom invitation suppliers, bakery options, bands, weight-loss services, florists, photographers, videographers and make-up artists.

“Providing these vendors with a central location to gather and meet potential customers will make it easy for the bride or groom to work out their wedding details locally,” said Berner.

The vendors will provide door prizes for the event.

Anyone who attends has a chance to win a prize that could reduce their wedding-day costs.

“It’s a great opportunity to see the new Student Union space, win door prizes on wedding-related services and meet people whose goals are to help you plan a flawless wedding day you’ll remember for the rest of your life,” said Berner.

The Plan Your Wedding in a Day Expo costs $5 per person at the door. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

For more information or to register, go to www. southeastern.edu/expo or call 985-549-2094.

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Resident Assistants’ Charles Black and Blaine Williams set up the house of cards pyramids game, for students to particpate during the Backyard Bash.

Housing hosts annual Backyard Bash at cafe

BY GLEANA HILL Staff Reporter

The rain did not stop housing from putting on a successful Backyard Bash.

Backyard Bash is a social event that was originally scheduled to take place in the Quad of the Union but was forced to be moved to the second floor of the War Memorial Student Union on Tuesday, March 10.

Annually, University Housing puts together events such as Backyard Bash, to gather students in a more entertaining and social manner. [The event] incorporated food, a DJ and free T-shirts to lure students in for a break from academics.

“I work for University Housing and we have our committee within the department and it’s called Department of Program Committee where we put on events for the residents all around campus,” said Department Head of Committee, Michael Barton. “This event is specifically for reapplication to get the word out because reapplication starts this week and will run for the next two weeks or so. We’re trying to get the residents to reapply, come back on campus, live with us, so that they stay close with us.”

Considering students, it takes a lot of effort and creativity to really grab their attention. The resident assistants mainly took on the job of putting together this event, with an Alice and Wonderland theme.

“Don’t be mad, live on campus,” said resident assistant Charles Black. To go CHRISTIAN continued from pg. 1 of members of each of the organizations. They are some of the best local musicians and vocalists.”

Whitehead said he hopes for over 500 students to attend All.,

along with the theme was a house of cards pyramid game, a silly photo area and beanbag toss. “[Our goal] is for more people to participate because it is all about creating a community,” said junior resident assistant Gerard Frommeyer. “It takes a lot of ideas, I’m not very creative but a lot of these people are and it is fun to be able to work with them.”

The students appreciated events like Backyard Bash and actually wish they would occur more often.

“The food is very delicious. I get free stuff, I enjoy that. I enjoy the appreciation for us and I appreciate [Housing] as a whole,” said junior criminal justice major Alexander Jackson.

Many times, people tend to overlook the simple tasks and forget to be thankful as a whole. This event also allows students to mingle more with their peers and get to know each other better.

“It would have been more alive if it was outside but being that it’s inside and everything, it is [better] for us to interact with each other,” said Rashaan Albert, sophomore industrial technology major.

With no complaints being made, this event was a success.

“Today, it was something I looked forward to and it’s a nice experience [that] drew more people to come upstairs to the [cafeteria],” said Malix Mulmore freshman, biology major.

It is clear that most of the students benefited from this and the resident’s assistant’s work did not go to waste.

but the overall goal of this event is not to meet a certain attendance number.

“The overall goal is to first worship Christ, create unity on campus between Christian organizations and students, offer a night of rest away from stress and worries and let Christian students

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Deshaun Fontenot (above) and cafeteria workers enjoy dancing at the Backyard Bash, an annual event hosted by University Housing where students and faculty come together to celebrate and eat BBQ. Resident Assistants (below) callibrate and laugh before facilating Backyard Bash.

know they are not alone in their journeys,” said Whitehead.

Whitehead thinks All. will be the first all-inclusive Christian worship night that has been held at Southeastern, and all organizations involved are ecstatic that the event is coming together.

“It will be a great time of worship, but it will also be a great time in meeting new people,” said Whitehead. “Not to mention stellar live music. I have a feeling

that this could be the start of an annual movement that could create unity and a closer Christian community on campus.”

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Tangipahoa Parish Library awards judge for excellence

BY EMILY STEPHAN Copy Editor

Women’s History Month is in full swing in Hammond.

The Tangipahoa Parish Library will be celebrating the achievements of women in its own way, with the presentation of the Woman of Excellence award, made to honor a notable local woman who has made a great difference in the community at large.

The award ceremony will take place at the Amite Branch Library on Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. The ceremony is open to the public and can be

attended without charge.

“The recipient of this award exemplifies outstanding service to Tangipahoa Parish,” said Bianca Roberts, the assistant director of the Tangipahoa Parish Library.

“The recipient is selected by the Award Selection Committee from nominations received from residents of Tangipahoa Parish.”

This year’s recipient is Judge Grace Bennett Gasaway, who has served on the Hammond City Court for the past eighteen years. “[Judge Gasaway was selected] because of her

commitment to Tangipahoa Parish and the programs and projects she has developed and work regarding the youth of Tangipahoa Parish,” said Roberts.

Gasaway has been a Hammond native all of her life and went on to become an alumna of Louisiana State University and the National Judicial College. In 1986, she opened a private law practice before taking on the position of judge at the Hammond City Court in 1997. She has been renowned for her judicial decisions and for being a role model for the parish youth.

According to her profile on the City Court of Hammond website, her other awards include “the 1999 ‘Annie Award’ for Outstanding Woman of the Year in Government, sponsored

by Southeastern Louisiana University and the Hammond Chamber of Commerce; the 2002 Crystal Gavel Award presented by the Louisiana State Bar Association recognizing judges who have been unsung heroes in their communities… and the 2005 Woman of the Year Award presented by the Junior Auxiliary of Hammond.”

According to Roberts, the ceremony will open with a speech by Betty Stewart, former Tourist Commission Director of Tangipahoa and the 2014 recipient of the award.

After that, Gasaway herself will take the podium and give an acceptance speech, then refreshments will be provided and mingling among the attendees will be encouraged.

For more information on the Woman of Excellence Award or other matters related to events at the Tangipahoa parish library, visit tangilibrary.com or their Facebook page.

Courtesy of Tangipahoa Parish Library

Judge Grace Bennett Gasaway was recently chosen for the Woman of Excellence award for Women’s History Month. Gasaway has served the Hammond City Court for 18 years.

Lions Against Trafficking to host run featuring glow sticks, neon paint party

BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT Staff Reporter

For the third year in a row, Lions Against Trafficking will host the LAT Electrik Run/ Walk 5k to raise awareness and donations to help those who have escaped the clutches of sex slavery and help functionally integrate victims back into society.

On Friday, March 20 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. those who have registered for the LAT run will meet at North Oak Park and either walk, run or come together in the fight against human sex trafficking.

Though this run is made to be a fun experience for all, the president of LAT hopes people realize the bigger picture of why the event is being held.

“Although the run will be an awesome experience and an amazing event, the run serves a bigger purpose,” said Jonathan Jee, junior business administration and accounting major. “The revenue we get from the run will go to the Hope House US, which directly works with restoration of girls who have escaped sex slavery. Just because someone might have escaped human trafficking, doesn’t mean they are free yet.

Being a slave is a traumatic experience, and you can’t just pop back into work and act like it never happened. There needs to be a reintegration process, and that’s what Hope House US does. They help in the final step in helping these girls become truly free again, and by helping Hope House through the run, we are helping in the final step of reintegration and restoration.”

Those who may not want to run for the entire, or part of the time, are encouraged to still come out, even if only to hang out.

“The run [last year] was actually very fun,” said Jee. “I don’t enjoy running that much, but knowing that you are doing it with your friends and knowing that it is for a good cause makes you enjoy it a lot more. Many people are turned away when they see ‘run’ or ‘5k,’ so in order to encourage the fact that anyone can participate, we included walk [in the title of the event].”

Along with the run, the event will also include music

by DJ_Wave, a neon paint fight, raffle, food and a glow run.

Tickets for the event start at $10 and include admission to the run as well as a runner’s bag. An additional charge will be needed for food, participation in the neon fight after the run, T-shirt, the $1 raffle and to participate competitively during the event. First through third place participants will receive a prize if they paid the $5 run fee.

Registration for the event ends tonight at midnight to ensure that the correct amount of needed materials for the race are purchased.

If you have questions on how to get involved or possibly participate after the registration date passes, email lionsagainsttrafficking@ gmail.com.

To learn more about LAT, visit their Facebook page. To learn about human trafficking, visit traffickinghope.com.

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Haley Burke, senior accounting major and member of Theta Phi Alpha Sorority, prepares to serve the ball at the annual Greek Week kick-off volleyball tournament.

GREEK continued from pg. 1 organizations,” said Keaira Woodard, member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. “This is my first year participating and I look

forward to being unified and learning more about other organizations outside of my own.”

Gallagher invites the Southeastern Community to view and enjoy all of the activities the Greeks will present.

“The student body can expect to see some friendly competition and Greek spirit throughout the week,” said Gallagher.

“On behalf of Greek Life, I would like to invite the Southeastern community to all of the activities through the week.”

Planning to move to the Big Apple

The Lion’s Roar / Fernanda Chagas

For students with dreams of moving to New York City, NY (above), Sarah B. Hill, real estate expert, has a program to ease the process.

BY ALLISON CRADY Assistant Editor

For those who dream of moving to the Big Apple, visiting real estate expert Sarah B. Hill wishes to share her experience and expertise.

Hill will present two seminars and discussing the basics of preparing for and moving to New York City, NY. The seminars will be held in the Student Union Theatre on March 23 at 12:30 and 5 p.m.

“New York City is arguably the best city in the world, but when it comes to finding and renting an apartment, it’s a little like the wild, wild West,” said Hill. “The lack of space, limited supply, high cost of living and fierce competition can send someone running for

the hills. But it doesn’t have to be this way. My ‘Moving to NYC 101’ seminar is designed to teach students how moving to NYC can be simple, affordable and stress-free.”

After traveling and speaking at several Southern universities such as the University of Alabama, the University of Mississippi and the University of Georgia, Hill choose Southeastern as her next stop.

“She comes for free and has services that are reasonably priced,” said Brittany Bacques, assistant director of Career Services. “This is an informational seminar that does get you useful tips for moving but also gives you information about useful services her company provides.”

Hill feels passionately about

helping students with big city dreams after facing her own difficulties moving to the city post-college. She turned her past challenges into an opportunity to help those who face similar struggles.

“Some students in particular majors like liberal arts, marketing or graphic design may see a larger market in New York, so some of them may venture after graduation,” said Bacques. “We thought Sara’s services and seminars would be very useful for those students.”

During the seminar Hill will outline some basics for premove preparation, different living options, the apartment hunting process and living in the city.

“I outline each step they need to take before they start

packing their bags, so that they are 100 percent prepared for the move,” said Hill. “I also talk about the different neighborhoods in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn, and current prices, so that they are able to make an informed decision. Additionally, I teach them how they can pay less than $1000 a month in rent!

Students will walk away more knowledgeable about the rental market than most New Yorkers.”

For more information about Hill’s background and services, visit Hill’s website at perfectstrangersofnyc.com.

For information regarding opportunities provided by Career Services, call the office at 985-549-2121 or email careerservices@selu.edu.

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Country mourns loss of service members after helicopter crash

BY CAIN BURDEAU Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Members of a seasoned, Louisiana-based National Guard crew who died last week in a helicopter crash off the Florida coast had done tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and participated in humanitarian missions after Gulf Coast hurricanes and in the response to the catastrophic 2010 BP oil spill, military officials said Monday.

The Louisiana National Guard identified the pilots and crew of a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed March 10 in the Santa Rosa Sound along Florida’s Panhandle in a nighttime training exercise in dense fog with seven elite Marines aboard. All 11 in the Black Hawk died.

“I couldn’t have put up a finer crew,” said Col. Patrick Bossetta, a commander over aviation units for the Louisiana National Guard.

“Let me put it this way: I would have put my son up with them.”

Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, the National Guard’s adjutant general, announced the soldiers’ identities during a news conference at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans.

The soldiers’ remains are being transported to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. Burials have not yet been arranged. The names of the Marines killed in the crash were released Friday. The Marines were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

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described as among the military’s most seasoned helicopter pilots and crew.

Piloting the helicopter were Chief Warrant Officer George Wayne Griffin Jr. of Delhi, 37, and Chief Warrant Officer George David Strother of Alexandria, 44. Both were decorated veteran pilots. All four of the crew were full-time personnel.

Curtis said it was unknown which pilot was in charge at the time of the accident.

“I don’t know that we’ll ever know that. And I don’t even know if that’s really important. The accident happened; it is what it is,” Curtis said.

The crash is being investigated by the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center, based in Fort Rucker, Alabama. That investigation will “try to pinpoint exactly what happened, if it was a mechanical failure, or whatever it was,” Curtis said.

Bossetta said the foggy nighttime conditions should not have been a major factor. “What they were doing out there wasn’t super complex.”

Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander of Marine Corps special operations forces, has said they were practicing rappelling down ropes into the water and heading for land, but had decided to abort the mission as too risky.

Also killed on the crew were Staff Sgt. Lance Bergeron, 40, of Thibodaux and Staff Sgt. Thomas Florich, Fairfax, Virginia.

Military burials with full honors were being planned for the dead.

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The performance elicited a strong response from those in attendance. At the end of the night, the cast received a standing ovation from the audience.

“My favorite part was Tom,” said Patrick Thompson, who attended the play Wednesday night. “I don’t know who the actor is for Tom, but he’s fantastic. All of

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NASA LAUNCHES MAGNETIC FIELD MISSION NASA launches four identical spacecraft on a billion-dollar mission to study the explosive

give-and-take of the Earth and sun’s magnetic fields. By Aerospace Writer Marcia Dunn.

WEALTHY ECCENTRIC ARRESTED IN NEW ORLEANS ON 15-YEAR-OLD MURDER CHARGE NEW ORLEANS — A wealthy eccentric linked to three deaths agrees to face charges in Los Angeles hours after the finale of an HBO documentary in

which he says he “killed them all.” Will that audiotape be enough to convict him? By Janet McConnaughey and Brian Melley.

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American flags stand along U.S. Highway 98 in Navarre, Fla., Thursday, March 12, 2015, one for each service member missing following Tuesday night’s crash of an Army Black Hawk helicopter near this small Florida panhandle community. them back,” Curtis said.

He said the delay in releasing the names was due to bad weather including dense fog that’s hampered recovery efforts and the nature of the catastrophic crash.

He also said the military requires DNA testing to positively identify the dead.

Across Louisiana flags are flying at half-staff until sunset March 20 to honor the dead.

Officials earlier identified the Marines as: Capt. Stanford Henry Shaw III of Basking Ridge, New his gestures and facial expressions were perfect. They were spot on.”

While the crowd was overall happy with the performance, feedback from audience members pointed out the devil in the details.

“The dancing was really awkward,” said Thompson. “It seemed like they didn’t think it out that much, or they didn’t practice it enough or something. Compared

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In a picture taken on Saturday, March 7, 2015, Seryozha, center, holds a paper flower he made for the Women’s Day at a children’s home in Khartsyzk, Ukraine.

A brutal conflict between Russia-backed rebels and Ukrainian government troops has affected more than 1.7 million children on both sides of the front line, according to the UN’s children’s agency, with some of them sent to orphanages when their parents got killed or went to fight for the rebels, while some parents gave up their foster children because they were no longer receiving benefits for them.

UNEASY ALLIANCE FIGHTS FOR IRAQI CITY IRAQ— In an uneasy alliance, Sunni tribesmen are fighting alongside the Iraqi army and tens of thousands of Shiite

militiamen to try to recapture the Iraqi city of Tikrit from the extremists of the Islamic State group. By Qassim Abdul-Zahra.

IRANIAN NEGOTIATORS ADDRESS U.S. LETTER IRAN — Iranian negotiators confront the U.S. over last week’s warning letter from Republican senators as nuclear talks between Iran and world

powers hurtle toward an end-of-month deadline for a preliminary agreement. By Bradley Klapper and George Jahn.

TOURIST NUMBERS INCREASE FOR MALAYSIA RUSSIA — Looking fit and joking about the buzz caused by his unexplained 10-day absence, President Vladimir

Putin reappears to quell the fervent speculation about his health and his hold on power.

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HEALTH CARE WORKERS EVACUATED TO U.S. FREETOWN, Sierra Leone— Ten health care workers with a Boston-based nonprofit organization responding to Sierra Leone’s Ebola outbreak are to be evacuated to the

United States after one of their colleagues was infected with the deadly disease. By Clarence Roy-Macaulay and Robbie Corey-Boulet.