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Being involved on campus
MADELINE CANCIENNE STAFF REPORTER
While college offers opportunities to make connections, further education and figure out an identity, students’ experiences may depend on how much effort each student dedicates. For some people, college involves going to school and going back home. For others, it is where relationships are cultivated and lifelong skills that are used in the workplace and the community are learned. Nicole Redmond, student membership manager of the Campus Activities Board, believes that being involved on campus can better one’s college experience. “It helps you manage everything,”
shared Redmond. “So, if there’s anything to get out of it, it’s definitely better grades and better time management skills and learning how to manage everything so we can bring that past just having a 4.0 in college.” Being involved on campus can also translate into the real world. Redmond stated, “You can bring it to the real world of, ‘Oh, at this job I can do this and this,’ instead of being like, ‘Oh, I’ve never really had to juggle this many things at once,’ but when you’re in college and you’re in multiple clubs and also taking a full course load, that gives you a little bit under your belt.” Besides CAB, Redmond found
that Greek life can serve as another conduit for involvement. “That’s definitely a popular way to get involved,” said Redmond. “Whether it be Collegiate Panhellenic Council or Interfraternity Council, they have unique organizations that have people of all kinds and different personalities that can come in and find their own little home and find ways to become a student leader.” Redmond enjoys seeing CAB become increasingly more popular among students on campus. “This is a fun way to plan fun events on campus, kind of make other people’s student life more enjoyable
even if they aren’t involved on campus and just make them going to class and passing by and grabbing a donut more fun,” stated Redmond. CAB encourages students to get involved on campus through its activities. Students can also submit their ideas for future events to expand their creativity and organizational skills. “We have a lot of creativity that goes into CAB,” explained Redmond. “So, even if you don’t work for CAB, and you’re a committee member, we ask for their ideas for future events. We do that so that we can
reach all kinds of students and every personality possible. So, we love when they bring their ideas, and it gives them an opportunity to be more creative and come up with new ideas whether it is a game at a big event or a whole event.” With different clubs on campus, Redmond believes there is a group for anyone. “There’s definitely not a lack of ways to get involved at Southeastern whether it be your major, sorority or here just like CAB,” said Redmond.
Choosing to become a part of the Lion Nation MAIAH WOODRING STAFF REPORTER
With over 14,000 students from 50 different countries, students may cite different reasons for attending the university. The campus environment brought William DeMoss, a freshman informational technology major, from Clinton to the university. “It seems to be a nicer school than any of the other ones that are around here,” shared DeMoss. “It’s slightly bigger than most community colleges, and it’s small enough to where the professors can actually talk to you one on one.” DeMoss, who values an instate education, considered attending Louisiana State University until he toured the campus. DeMoss explained, “I visited LSU with one of my cousins a very long time ago, and I basically was able to go
into a lecture hall and just sit, and a dude just stood up there, regurgitated what was on the slide, and then walked out the room. The people were meaner. They had lots of places to be. It wasn’t like a walking campus like this. It was like, ‘get up and go or you have paid all your money for nothing.’ So, it just seemed a lot faster paced, and it was not friendly.” Sarah Medine, a freshman biological sciences major from Galvez, discussed how she reached her decision. “I chose to come to Southeastern because I like the tight-knit community, and I felt like a bigger campus like LSU was kind of too scary,” said Medine. Although Medine does not regret her decision, her choice of higher education was not clear at first. “I just had to figure out what I wanted, and I had friends Students gather outside Sims Memorial Library to socialize in between classes. When choosing a university, reasons such as size or locality can become an influencing factor. Students also favored the campus community that the university has to offer. MAIAH WOODRING/THE LION’S ROAR
see CHOOSING SLU, pg. 2
Computer lab helps simulate real-world working environment PRAKRITI ADHIKARI STAFF REPORTER
A new computer science lab has opened in the university to prepare students for the real world working environment. Located in the Computer Science and Technology Building, the Envoc Innovation Lab officially opened on Jan. 29 after a yearlong construction process. The technically equipped lab was constructed with the donations from Envoc, a web and mobile software design, development and applicationhosting firm based in Baton Rouge. The lab is equipped with free Wi-Fi, white boards, stations for students to work individually
or in groups, a lounge area, two rows of modern workstations, two futuristic privacy chairs and a section where students can virtually sit in during Envoc’s developer meetings. Dr. Quoc-Nam Tran, head of the Department of Computer Science, expressed that the lab is designed to simulate a real world working environment for students. “Actually, the current employers like Envoc, Apple or Google, they want to create an environment for the employees working so that they can have more innovation,” stated Tran. “They don’t have to sit next by other and work in the computer.
see COMPUTER LAB, pg. 2
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Preparing for late-night study sessions because I don’t have a good memory,” stated Cooper. “So, if I cram, I know it right then and there, but I’ll probably forget it after, and I’ll just have to re-study it again later. I feel like I can just know it for then and study again later if I need to.” On the other hand, Amanda Pigrenet, a sophomore early childhood education major, experienced less success with study binges. Pigrenet shared, “You think you’re learning the information because you know it right now, but you have to study it over long, Nikolle Johannesen, a sophomore accounting major, studies in the Sims Memorial Library. For some students, finding a long periods of time to actually quiet place away from home and distractions can be key to an effective study session. ZACHARY ARAKI/THE LION’S ROAR understand the information because we study-crammed for ZACHARY ARAKI responsibilities, they may find cramming to be her most the last test, and then when we ASSISTANT EDITOR themselves searching for time to successful form of studying. got there, we thought we knew it, study. “When I cram, I can definitely but we didn’t. We made a trillion As students prepare for Chloe Cooper, a sophomore remember the information and tests along with their other kinesiology major, found regurgitate it easier than studying see STUDY SESSION, pg. 2 Index
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Earning a degree impacts long-term health JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE STAFF REPORTER
Obtaining a college degree can impact students’ long-term health and well-being. Advanced degrees may give aspiring employees an advantage in obtaining jobs that offer higher salaries and job satisfaction. A study by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the unemployment rate in December 2018 was 3.8 percent among high school graduates compared to 2.1 percent among college graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Kirsten Dantin, a graduate student in the counseling program, discussed how the added health care benefits for employees with an educational degree can lead to improved overall well-being. “In my opinion, people with a college education have the opportunity to get more full-time jobs with health care benefits, such as health insurance,” commented Dantin. “People with those benefits are more likely to go to the doctor regularly and catch illnesses earlier.” According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, adults with higher levels of education are less likely to engage in risky COMPUTER LAB
continued from pg. 1 Here, we concentrate on the innovation.” The computer lab, however, does not have computers. Tran shared that students can bring their own laptops, and have discussions among their group members to come up with a solution for any computer science related problems. “You don’t see any computers, but actually it is constructed with the newest technology,” stated Tran. “We have the wireless connection there. We have everything for a group to work on their innovative ideas.” In a press release from the university, Calvin Fabre, CEO of Envoc, expressed that the lab will help create opportunities for future developers. “Many of our Envoceans at our Hammond office are Southeastern graduates, as am I, and we like to stay involved and create learning opportunities for future developers,” commented Fabre. “We personally help develop the computer science curriculum at Southeastern, and some of our Envoceans even facilitate project classes, offering students an opportunity to work side-by-side with thriving professionals on innovative projects. The innovation lab
While attending college can bring its share of stressors and anxiety, obtaining a degree can lead to greater health care benefits such as a lower mortality rate and a greater chance for employment with a higher salary. MAIAH WOODRING/THE LION’S ROAR behaviors such as smoking or drinking. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that in 2010, about 35 percent of people who did not complete high school were smokers compared to about 30 percent of high school graduates who enhances that experience on campus.” The facility will mainly be useful for students in project classes. “We have a special class we call the capstone class,” explained Tran. “Capstone project is when students start working with realworld problems. The main point here is that we want to prepare students for their future career. This lab, it’s very well into what we are training our students.” Collin Cashio, a senior computer science major, works as a mentor in the Envoc Innovation Lab, and he feels students have profited from the facility. “It’s benefited not only me, but the other students that want to come in here and take a break, or study, work on computer science related things, or if they have issues with computer science 161, 280, 290 and 390,” said Cashio. The innovation lab is different from the other computer lab in the building. “It’s nicer,” shared Cashio. “We have a lot of white boards and a lot of room to think. It’s colored particularly well. I do like the design of this, and it also feels really relaxing coming in here.” The computer lab is open to students from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The room can also be booked for use after 5 p.m.
did not attend college and about 13 percent of college graduates. Nicholas Mayeur, coordinator of fitness and wellness for Recreational Sports and Wellness, believes that pursuing a college degree can lead to a more accurate understanding of proper well-
being and limit unhealthy habits. “The university does an excellent job of getting awareness of health and wellness,” explained Mayeur. “You spend sort of an investment on your health. If you learn the foundations of
a good, healthy lifestyle and habits while in college, then it will make an easier transition in one’s professional career and life.” A 2015 research article by Dr. Patrick Krueger, associate professor of health and behavioral sciences,
and colleagues attributed a greater mortality rate to lower education levels. However, the process of obtaining a degree while managing numerous responsibilities outside of the classroom can create a concern for long-term mental and physical health. “Stress and anxiety over a long period can negatively influence your future wellbeing,” expressed Dantin. “When someone is in school and constantly stressed, it will become an issue for your bodily functions and possibly cause illness or make you susceptible to illness.” To decrease the risk of future health problems, students can work on time management while pursuing their degree. “College is not easy by any means nor is keeping yourself healthy,” shared Mayeur. “Having to pay rent and pay bills while maintaining a good GPA and working towards graduation, all of those factors are stressors. Being able to effectively manage out your time is extremely important to trying to find that balance and staying healthy in the long run.” Attending college can bring stress and anxiety, but in the long-term, obtaining a degree can mean lower health risks.
Building a connection with STEM JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER
Once a month, a two-hour STEM adventure is held at various locations all across the Northshore. Sponsored by the College of Science and Technology, STEM Cafés offer students in grades K-12 a chance to explore opportunities to career paths through science experiments. Troy Williams, instructor of physics, shared that the STEM Festival, hosted in the Pennington Student Activity Center last fall, was the first event of the academic year. Williams shared that for this year, the STEM Cafés have moved to other parishes. STUDY SESSION
continued from pg. 1 small mistakes.” Students may find that some traditional study tips are not effective. The 1985 study “Context effects: Classroom tests and context independence” showed that a change in classroom environment did not alter performance on a test. Taking time to study the subject matter in its entirety may be more helpful than breaking it into smaller sections to be reviewed in rapid bursts. According to the 2009 study “Optimising Learning Using Flashcards: Spacing Is More Effective Than Cramming” by Nate Kornell, increasing the time intervals between seeing the material helps with long term memory. “It’s just switching it up,” commented Hannah Gautreau, a sophomore nursing major.
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HSM– The Health Systems Management - HSM - Club hosts our meetings in White Hall room 222. The tentative dates are Feb. 7, Feb. 21, March 14, March 28, April 4 and April 18 at 4:00 p.m. and a tentative date for our final meeting party in May. Some meetings will be strictly informative, and some will include a speaker that will inform students regarding their experience in the field and their workplace. The last meeting will be a celebration for our members and a party to celebrate our graduates. If students are interested in more information and updates, they can follow our Instagram and Twitter @slu_hsmclub and/or email us at hsmclub2018@gmail.com. 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.
“Last year, we were totally in Tangipahoa Parish,” said Williams. “This year, we’re going to Washington Parish. Our last one was actually in Livingston, the Literacy Center in Livingston. We’re trying to do St. Helena next year. That’s a goal of ours. So, we’ll have all of the Florida Parishes, hopefully St. Tammany too.” At the monthly events, professionals from different STEM-related companies provide students with a real world view of the field. Williams shared that the event is tailored towards three age groups. “For the high school kids, we have the STEM professionals come, and they’ll offer career advice and answer questions that the high schoolers have regarding their approach to
STEM careers,” explained Williams. “For the middle schools, we have hands-on activities. We also have the hands-on activities for the elementary students, but they’re more tuned towards elementary.” Wendy Conarro, assistant director of Washington and St. Helena Math Science Upward Bound, discussed that high school students have 10-15 minutes to talk with a STEM professional before rotating to another representative. “They’ll get to talk with a different STEM professional, like a medical or technical field,” shared Conarro. “We have engineers, computer
“You can’t look at the same thing for too long. So, you wanna set out time limits, set out different days you do different things, and that’s gonna keep you from getting tired and not learning the material.” To encourage students not to cram for her class, Dr. Lucy Kabza, professor of mathematics, sets deadlines leading up to test day. Kabza explained, “When, for example, I assign review homework and maybe a review quiz before the test. They are not due the day before, but they are spread over several days when they are due so students have to complete something three days before the test, two days before the test and the day before the test. So, it forces them to spread the time that they study.” Regardless of the time span, students may find some strategies make a study session more beneficial, such as studying at the library instead of at home or making flashcards.
“Usually I’ll start by reading the textbook if I have it, and then I will go over notes that I get in class,” stated Nikolle Johannesen, a sophomore accounting major. “Like for accounting, I’ll practice problems over and over and over again until I know it like the back of my hand.” Ashleigh Oatis, a student at the university, discussed how she remains focused on her study material. “I put my phone away and try to really focus on what I’m doing and really get into it because if I’m not into it, I’m not gonna learn it,” said Oatis. Gautreau encouraged students to manage their time efficiently to succeed. “You definitely need to space out time in your day,” shared Gautreau. “You need to plan ahead to study. That’s definitely the best way to get ahead.”
CHOOSING SLU
continued from pg. 1 going to UL,” explained Medine. “I had friends going to LSU, friends going to Nicholls. So, I didn’t really follow where my friends went. It was just what felt like home to me.” Putri Insani, a freshman accounting major, started her journey from Indonesia to Hammond after being contacted by Jason Hayes, head coach of tennis. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to come here yet because another school had given me an offer
see STEM CAFE, pg. 8
as well,” shared Insani. “I had a lot of offers. The turning point was the fact that coach Jason was the one who would keep in touch with me, saying, ‘I really want you to be here.’ I could tell that he would really appreciate me and respect me, and then when I came here, I found that was the case, and I found almost a family with the girls I play with.” Even though Insani feels homesick at times, she would not trade her experience at the university for anything. “Everything is good here,” stated Insani. “I really like it.
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A graveyard marriage of glory and laziness Every day without failure, I wake up in fear. Getting out of bed, going to class, talking and seeing my ex again all terrify me Zachary Araki c o n s t a n t l y. STAFF REPORTER However, being killed or wounded in a shooting never scared me. If I die, well, then I die, right? The sentiment does not extend to other people. School shootings are still a problem, still tragic, yet for all the fear, pain and death they blossom, I see no end in sight. Wednesday of last week, eight people were killed at a school near Sao Paulo, Brazil. Just over a year ago, 17 people were killed at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. While not every shooting may garner the same attention as Parkland or Columbine, gunrelated incidents in schools are not a rare tragedy. In a CNN article, writers Brandon Griggs and Christina Walker averaged
that a shooting occurred at a school from kindergarten to 12th grade every 11.8 days since the Parkland shooting as of Feb. 14. Near the end of May 2018, Saeed Ahmed and Walker with CNN collected a list of 23 school shootings that had occurred in 2018. Ask the average person if they worry about school shootings, and the general answer I hypothesize would be “No,” so long as people feel safe about their own campus or their kids’ campus. After all, if it does not affect you, why worry about it? It is an acceptable and necessary assumption. After all, the world consists of far too many tragedies for us to worry over each one and still be functional members of society. By no means is this an attempt to guilt you into thinking about school shootings because this dissociation is not the prime culprit. Our perception of glory is. Entertainment, politics and the guy wearing Mossy Oak in your 11 a.m. chemistry class hold an inflated idea about the showy heroism of the average
Joe. Shoot the bad guy, save the day, win the girl and the praise, say you are tired, grieve for the side character who had to die for drama, and call curtain because our hero lives happily ever after. It is the same belief that you can take out your gun and miraculously save the day. It is the same idea that wielding a gun makes you badass. Crush the snakes beneath your feet. Destroy your enemies. Fight against tyranny and for freedom. This romanticized idea of heroism is enticing. It is easy. After all, the movies say it is easier to pull the trigger than study for that physics test. We want to prove ourselves and be respected. We just also want it to be convenient. The majority of research does not back up this idea that a “good guy with a gun” solves the problem. John Donohue, a law professor at Stanford University, conducted a National Bureau of Economic Research study that found right-to-carry concealed handgun laws were associated with a 13-15 percent increase in violent crime rates
10 years after the law’s adoption. States that implemented “stand your ground” laws also saw a subsequent increase in homicides. The Federal Bureau of Investigation studied 160 active shooter incidents in the
United States between 2000 and 2013. Of those 160 incidents, five involved an armed individual who was not a member of law enforcement exchanging gunfire with the shooter, which ended the situation. In comparison, the
situation ended in 21 incidents when unarmed citizens safely and successfully restrained the shooter. Glory is why I have no hopes
see SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, pg. 5
How often do you fear school shootings and why? “For me personally, I don’t really fear them as often as maybe I should, but I am really paranoid. So, I do sometimes think about it, but I try to think of the best of people.” MATTHEW CARTER JUNIOR, COMPUTER SCIENCE “I don’t fear school shootings at this school because it feels homey and it feels safe, but I’m always alert, just in case.” RAVEN RODRIGUE FRESHMAN, INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
“Pretty often, and I feel like it’s because there’s not enough regulation on guns.” AMELIA SCOTT FRESHMAN, UNDECIDED
“I don’t really fear school shootings that often because I just don’t worry about these kind of things. I’m mostly a laid-back person, and I don’t worry about things that could go wrong in the world.” KAMIAN BUGGAGE FRESHMAN, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
“I don’t. It’s like, I feel like our campus police can protect us pretty well, so I’m not as afraid of campus shootouts.” RACHEL HENRI SENIOR, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
“I don’t really fear it here much because I feel like we’re really safe, but since we are a public institution, anybody can come on campus.” COURTNEY MAJOR JUNIOR, KINESIOLOGY
“Most people here, they’re already grown up. We already have matured. We just really have nothing to fear about because let’s be honest, if anybody was going to shoot up the school, they would have done it already.” RYAN TONER JUNIOR, COMMUNICATION
“Usually whenever it’s on the news or online.” MICHALE SULZER SOPHOMORE, ART
“I don’t really fear school shootings because I feel safe in my environment.” HEAVEN PHILIPS SOPHOMORE, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
States of America remains to be answered. Amidst the buzz of opinions, my outlook tells me that the diversification of population positively impacts any country. The U.S. is a melting pot. Different metals have come here and melted together to form a beautiful alloy of America. Its identification lies on the diversity in race, religion, culture, cuisine, education, technological advancement and languages. The residents of this country have become global citizens due to their ability to understand the world from different perspectives. The immigrants who have landed here have assisted in making the country through their contributions in physical labor and mental strength. Studies show that the number of educated immigrants is increasing. According to a research “Education levels of U.S. immigrants are on the rise,” published by the Pew Research Center, 17.2 percent of immigrants 25 years and older had a bachelor’s degree and another 12.8 percent had attained a postgraduate degree in the year 2016. Among the immigrants, Indians were the most educated with more than three in four aged 25 and older having a bachelor’s degree or higher. The study also projected Asians to be the largest immigrant groups in America by the year 2055. I am not turning my head from the problems that have arisen along with this
mechanism. I understand the voices saying that immigrants have brought crimes, drugs and unfair business practices with them. The concerns from unfateful incidents like the Sept. 11 attack are understandable. However, a few of such incidents do not define the vast majority of immigrants. Those people are outliers, and are farther from the core values of most people who come to this country with hopes and dreams of a better future. There are always bad people, and these extremists should not be the defining factor for any society. Personally, I think it is decent enough to say America can solve some problems like crime and drugs by strict implementation of laws within its border. Immigrants are among those stars who shine to the world to identify the red, white and blue flag. They should not just be tolerated, rather should be embraced and accepted. Immigrants have given many things to this country, including the apple pie, which is a longstanding symbol of America, the recipe of which originated in England. So, the next time you enjoy a meal in an Italian restaurant, or have a cup of Masala Chai in an Indian restaurant or grab a taco as you get late to work, think of those immigrants who have helped shape who you are and decide for yourselves if they are among the ingredients that make your apple pie.
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“Here at Southeastern, rarely. I feel this campus is actually pretty safe. So, I know it might be different for other people, but I haven’t seen anything that would lead up to something like that, so I feel pretty safe here.” NASH SIMON JUNIOR, ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY “I don’t because fearing school shootings would make me stay in my dorm 24/7, and that wouldn’t let me have a fun school life.” ASHTON SHIRLEY FRESHMAN, SOCIOLOGY
Hatred is not the new normal Americans may connect with different things as they hear the word “immigration.” The first thought could range anywhere from border wall, illegal or foreign, to resilient, hardworking or creative. While some may have a thought about their school friend with whom they Prakriti Adhikari shared lunch, some others STAFF REPORTER might think of better known names as Elon Musk, Albert Einstein or Natalie Portman. America has always been known as a country of immigrants, and it is not unusual to hear news about them. While sometimes the newsreader talks about an immigrant Nobel laureate or an Academy Award winner, some other times, the recitation is about a refugee problem, disease transmission or family separation policy. Immigration in the United States began during the time of colonization. Sometimes, the process was involuntary with people being brought in as slaves. Other times, however, people entered voluntarily with factors like the gold rush greatly affecting their decisions. History saw people crossing the border and the border crossing the people. This process still continues everyday, and controversies on whether or not this phenomenon positively impacts the United
“Considering that on my campus I feel really safe, I don’t consider it that often. I don’t think about it that often.” SIERRA JACKSON JUNIOR, PSYCHOLOGY
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The truth about the math lab A loud mathematics professor and a squeaking door opening and closing are just some of the things you will hear as you are face to face with a computer at Gerard Borne the math lab. STAFF REPORTER The math lab, which is located on the second floor of the Sims Memorial Library, is not many people’s friend, especially not mine. It has multiple problems, one of these problems being a time restraint on students like myself: a fulltime student and a job holder. Courses that require you to attend the lab often ask you to attend for at least three hours a week. That does not sound like much but hear this: the math lab is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In the fall semester, I took classes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. After classes, I would work until really late, and they would be closed by the time I finished. That gave me little to no time
to run to the second floor of the library and “sharpen” my college algebra skills. Then, if you confronted your professor on the issue, they would simply say, “That’s not my problem” and go on with their day. Besides the major time constraint, the math lab is also in no way helpful, especially to me. Half of the time, I would leave with many questions, and I would never truly feel educated on the topic at hand. The lab is mostly run by undergraduate students who at times would send me into concern and mistrust. I would often leave and go to YouTube for any questions or concerns I had. Thank God for Khan Academy and YouTube. Without them, I would not have passed college algebra. I feel that if the math department established an online math lab, it would be more useful and more effective to its students. Along with the time restraint and not being helpful at all, the
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Instabilities mold Goodman for the better JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER
A difficult upbringing shaped Editor-inChief Annie Goodman, a senior communication major. As a child, Goodman had an outgoing personality until the third grade. She started to skip school by pretending to be sick or deciding not to go. Goodman explained that as a result, she did not have any friends at the time. “I hung out with my dad most until elementary,” shared Goodman. “Starting in late third grade, going into fourth and fifth grade, I started hanging out with my sister and her friends more. So, I was still skipping school a lot, drinking and smoking.” Despite never being at school, Goodman’s grades did not suffer. She was able to skip school because her dad did not force her to attend. This led to family tensions when Goodman was taken from her father in fifth grade. “I don’t know who called child services, but they came, and we were taken away because we were starving and poor and dirty and had scabies and had all sorts of problems,” said Goodman. “Then, we lived with my grandmother and were put into my mom’s custody.” Goodman’s involvement in school grew throughout middle school as she joined the track team and color guard. Additionally, she stopped drinking and smoking. Goodman’s stance on attending school also changed.
Although Annie Goodman faced problems at home in her early life, college allowed for an opportunity to escape. Now, she works for The Lion’s Roar as the editor-in-chief. JACOB SUMMERVILLE/THE LION’S ROAR “I was actually the one in charge of making sure that everyone got up and got ready for school or work or whatever,” explained Goodman. “So, I guess having that responsibility of, ‘I know that if I don’t do this, then no one will get up and go to school today,’ forced me to get up and
go to school.” Entering high school, things took a turn for Goodman. She described herself as a numb person, and by junior year, she attended counseling. During the 11th grade, Goodman’s mom committed suicide, which led her into
depression. Towards the end of her senior year, about a year and a half later, she became a mother figure for her younger siblings. Initially, Goodman did not plan on attending college initially but decided to enroll at the university because her color guard instructor suggested the program. Goodman shared that a noticeable shift in her personality occurred during her first year in college. “My freshman year, I didn’t have a vehicle,” said Goodman. “So, I never went home, and I was pretty much here all my first semester. I made some friends, and I really came to love myself. So, whenever I finally did go back home, everyone was constantly talking about how I was completely different than before.” Another facet of her persona that changed was her hair. Prior to college, Goodman had only cut her hair twice in her life. Now, her hair typically does not grow below the shoulders. Goodman has also gotten tattoos and explained why she never saw them as a negative attribute. “I knew from a very early age that just because someone has tattoos doesn’t mean that they are a bad person in any way,” stated Goodman. “I like how they can be used to represent more than just the image that they are.” Since starting college, Goodman has grown closer to her four younger siblings and away from her three older siblings. Goodman never expected to live to be
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The purpose of a uniform
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Hammond native Todd O’Neill made strides in the country music industry with his self-named band. The journey to starting the Todd O’Neill Band began with O’Neill as a roadie for the Big Cat Daddy band. “I would help them pack up all their equipment for each performance and would travel to all of their concerts,” explained O’Neill. “I did that for a while until one day they requested me to get on stage and start singing. Then after that, I started to perform with them, and the band was called The Big Cat Daddy featuring Todd O’Neill. Then it slowly transitioned to the Big Cat Daddy and Todd O’Neill. Finally it became just the Todd O’Neill Band.” According to O’Neill, the band plays a wide variety of musical styles. “We actually play all kinds of music from a lot of different genres,” stated O’Neill. “We play a good bit of country along with some soul music and a little bit of the ‘80s. The band also plays a lot of originals and classic rock.” O’Neill discussed some of the obstacles the band has overcome throughout the years. “We have band members
Todd O’Neill, lead singer of his self-named band, plays guitar for his fans at a 2018 concert. O’Neill started his musical career in Hammond. COURTESY OF BARBARA FARKAS change a lot, so it is a challenge learning to play with new guys, and traveling with five other guys,” shared O’Neill. “You also have to learn how to pack light in order to make it through all of the tours. Traveling the road and being away from my family is a big challenge. You start to miss them right away, and it can get lonely. Some of the other challenges we have faced over time were trying to make it nationally, and trying to get a record label from a big time Nashville producer. Playing music can be hard sometimes because you have to make enough money for fuel, food on the table for your family and traveling expenses.” O’Neill listed a few of the band’s accolades as his favorite memories as a performer. “I have many fond memories playing with the guys, but one of my favorite memories has to be making it on Country Music Television,” commented
O’Neill. “It was truly a blessing. Also, making a top40 song that reached to 38, and working alongside with Rascal Flatts. Traveling with the guys is pretty cool too.” Barbara Farkas, band manager, discussed why she loves the Todd O’Neill Band and how she discovered them. “I’ve spent a lot of time in Nashville and met a lot of singers,” explained Farkas. “Todd has more talent than most that I have met. Vocally, no one can come close to beating him. I saw Todd playing acoustic at La Carreta in Hammond nearly 15 years ago. At the time, I had a record label in Nashville and signed him to the label right away.” More than a manager, Farkas describes herself as a fan of the band. “I’m usually the one that designs and purchases all of the apparel, so I generally have all the stock,” stated Farkas. “Todd wrote a song called ‘Better Left a Memory’ that always stands
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Whether for work, sports, recreation or school, students’ preferences for uniforms can depend on a number of factors. Connor Wilson, a junior golfer, views his uniform as a means to showcase the university and honor his family. “It’s nice to be able to put on a shirt that has a Southeastern golf logo and represent the school and my team,” said Wilson. “I also can represent my family and all my supporters while wearing my proper attire.” Alayna Lott, a freshman social work major, discussed why she enjoys wearing her jiujitsu attire. “Wearing my gi gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment,” shared Lott. “It makes me feel like I’m a bigger part of something. I’m not just putting it on to look like everyone else, but because I choose to.” Uniforms may also be used to symbolize respect, especially in professional workplaces. As a student worker for the Union Market Provisions on Demand, Heather Gallo, a freshman biological sciences major, shared the importance of wearing a uniform at her job. “Uniforms allow people to identify that you work at a certain place,” stated Gallo. “They also have more respect for you when they walk into your establishment because you have a uniform on.” For Kearra Moore, a junior
For sports such as golf, student-athletes may wear uniforms that display the university through its design or logo. In academics, uniforms may be used to prepare students for the professional setting such as in nursing. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR nursing major, the nursing “As I’ve grown older, I have uniform functions as a source felt that uniforms gave me a of identification and honor. sense of dignity,” explained Moore. “It’s what separates me from other professions. When someone sees my scrubs, they can tell that I’m in the health field and in a medical profession.” Wearing a uniform can provide students with the luxury to have their outfits prepared in advance for the day’s events. “I like wearing a uniform because I don’t have to pick out clothes whenever I come to work, and I can just wear the same thing,” expressed Gallo. “In high school, it was similar as I could wear the same clothes every day. I have another green shirt for work, so I can just pick one of the two and don’t have to wash them until the week is over since I only work twice a week.” However, Moore believes that uniforms can also become a hazard in certain situations. “It depends on the task,” stated Moore. “If the uniform is constricting them to doing
see UNIFORM, pg. 5
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Finding the differences with streaming and cable MAIAH WOODRING Staff Reporter
With over 25 million subscribers, Hulu recently surpassed Comcast, the largest cable company in the United States, in January 2019, according to an article by Andy Meek, a writer for the Boy Genius Report. In addition, Netflix
maintained its dominance in the online streaming market by expanding to a record of over 137 million subscribers. With Americans opting for online streaming services, traditional cable providers may grapple with how to fight a rising tide. Tim Ingram, vice president and general manager of WVUE FOX 8, believes that the model of cable TV will have to change
if cable providers want to stay relevant. “The years going forward, you will see a shrinkage of people with cable households only because the cable model for so many years has been bundle many, many channels together,” explained Ingram. “But, if you look at research, people only watch about 16 to 20 channels on a regular
basis. So, all the other stuff just becomes extra that nobody really wants to pay for, but it’s bundled together in their service. So, in that vein, I think they’ve got to change that model and get the pricing back competitively. Otherwise you’ll see people that will kick that delivery device to the curb only to use the broadband.” According to Ingram, this trend will not affect local television stations. For example, WVUE uses multiple methods like over-the-air and online streaming to get content to the public. “A cable system is just simply a delivery system,”
stated Ingram. “For the most part, they’re a utility. They’re just like you having the energy company deliver your electricity or your gas lines. The water company delivers your water. The cable company is delivering your media access.” For Ingram, Netflix will not affect local television because the content of the latter is targeted for a specific community. “You have a lot of folks out there saying that Netflix is going to kill television, but the thing that makes local television stations relevant is the fact that we’re in your
community,” said Ingram. “We go out and commit journalism every day.” Leigh Moore, a sophomore biological sciences major, feels that online streaming providers like Netflix and Hulu offer more than cable. “It’s just easier, and plus, if you do it right, you can get no commercials,” said Moore. “So, you can just watch a full show without having to hear about stupid stuff you don’t care about.” Moore views content with her Amazon Fire TV Stick or her computer, and she has the Netflix app downloaded on her smartphone. “You also get more choices,” shared Moore. “You can just pick what shows you want to watch and not be like, ‘Is there anything on that I will tolerate?’” Ingram credited the popularity of online streaming to how it can fit the user’s time frame. “The biggest pro when you look at that is not really live streaming but on demand,” stated Ingram. “It’s the ability to give the content to the end user on their time frame.”
Leigh Moore, a sophomore biological sciences major, likes to view the Netflix app on her laptop or Amazon Fire TV Stick daily. Even with the influx of streaming and on-demand options in television, Tim Ingram, vice president and general manager of WVUE FOX 8, believes that online streaming will not be the end of television Maiah Woodring/The Lion’s Roar MATH LAB
continued from pg. 3 instructors were stricter than a nun. If you even look at your phone, they scold you and threaten to kick you out. Now, I get that you’re supposed to go there to “learn,” but let’s be honest for a moment. The instructors stay on their phones for almost the entire time. The people who make these rules do not follow them. One cannot make rules and not follow them. While being in the lab, you should be allowed you to use your phone for math reasons only, instead of banning them in total. If I were to use my phone, I would have understood algebra a little bit more. The pure stench adds to the reasons I despise the math lab. Have you ever walked into a classroom, business or store
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and could not get past the putrid smell? Well, the math lab has that putrid stench. Whether it is a student opening up a Panda Express meal or the smell of someone’s Chick-fil-A spicy chicken sandwich, the odors mix and are tough to stomach. I used to hate when an “assistant” would open up a smelly Greek salad in the middle of me doing a long equation. I hated math as it was already. Why would someone force me to do math in a nose-wrenching stench room? The math lab has a disturbing stench about it that could never be stomached. The room should ban food all together in order for people to focus a little more on math than smell. Now yes, I do see how educators see the math lab as a responsibility for incoming freshmen to attend after class, but I feel like there could be prompts you to speak out against an unfair situation, even if you seem to be the only one who feels that way. But you soon learn that many others agree with you. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating a fuss is not usually your style. But that doesn’t mean you should tolerate an illmannered attitude. Speak up for yourself, and you’ll earn the respect of others. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might have a few loose ends to tie up before you can stamp your project as complete. But once that’s done, you might want to celebrate with someone special in your life. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Disappointment darkens the Goat’s mood. But close friends rally to pull you through with words of encouragement. Use their confidence in you to rebuild your own self-esteem. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An upcoming decision might be more difficult with inaccurate information. Best to recheck the data you have at hand right now to be sure it won’t mislead you later. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An offer you previously turned down might no longer be available. But if you do some checking around, you could find something else that would suit you just fine. BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in helping those who cannot help themselves. Although it embarrasses you, the fact is, people like you and tell you so. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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a better solution in order to check for responsibility. Maybe the university can do online check-ins instead of going to the lab. Students have access to technology at their fingertips. So, options like online log-in or the use of lockdown browser might be more helpful. Maybe students could understand algebra a little more.
To me, the math lab is a complete joke and a waste of time. I can truly say that it has never helped me as a student and will never help either, but maybe with a few rule changes and a little bit wiser use of technology, the math lab can become a little bit more resourceful.
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continued from pg. 4 certain physical things that may be necessary, then it may hurt their performance. For example, if students had to wear shorts, and it’s cold outside, they would not be too fond of the idea.” For some students, seeing and wearing a uniform may provide entirely different perspectives. “I think it can make a huge difference,” explained Moore. “When you’re required to wear the uniform as a student, you’re not going to like it as much as
compared to when you don’t have to wear it and see the attire on someone else.” Moore appreciated the fact that her required uniform prepares her for the transition to her profession after graduation. “It gets me in the habit of wearing scrubs,” said Moore. “I can get used to them and learn the rules of our uniforms. It prepares me for the real world as to why I need to wear this in the future.” Uniforms can be seen in everyday life and serve a variety of functions for different people.
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continued from pg. 4 22-years-old because of her dangerous upbringing. In the present day, her goals revolve around the well-being of her younger siblings, but she noted that they are growing up and forming their personal identities.
“Every day comes to more of the realization that I will not be able to help them,” said Goodman. “They’re growing up, they’re going their own ways. All I can do is try to be there for them and give them the guidance and support that they need and try to prevent them from making In the Mane Dish, workers can be identified by a black uniform. Beyond sports or academics, uniforms are also often seen in the workplace. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar too bad of decisions.”
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Creating a club sport
The university’s club sports range from a running club to a lacrosse club. Participation in a club sport can bring together students with similar recreational interests like tennis or rugby. Starting a club sport begins with a meeting with the Office for Student Engagement followed by paperwork. File Photos/The Lion’s Roar JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE Staff Reporter
Starting a club sport requires active engagement between its members and administration in order to produce a successful program. Creating a club sport on campus begins by meeting with the Office for Student Engagement. After discussing the club’s purpose and other details, a new student organization packet must be completed along with a set of by-laws. The procedure of starting a club can present challenges along the way, according to President of the Running Club Reagan Lee, a sophomore biological sciences major. “You have to find a faculty member willing to
sponsor your club,” stated Lee. “This can be tricky as it took me a little while to find my sponsor. You then have to find at least 10 students that are interested in the idea of your club. After this, the paperwork starts, and leadership positions have to be filled.” A club sport can be started for numerous reasons, which may include having similar recreational interests with other students or not meeting the necessary requirements of being a university team. “I started my club because I love running,” shared Lee. “In high school, I remember being very nervous about joining the cross country and track team, but everyone was so warm and welcoming. I wanted to create my club because I wanted something similar to that or to at least have that same welcoming environment.”
Each club must create its own set of requirements for joining, and these are laid out in the by-laws. The requirements can include GPA or certain related skills that apply to the particular sport. “For the lacrosse club, anyone that is a full-time student and in good standing with the university is welcomed to join our club,” expressed President of the Men’s Lacrosse Club David DiPiazza, a senior occupational safety, health and environment major. “There are also team dues that must be paid to play and equipment that must be purchased to play the sport of lacrosse.” Jason Templet, coordinator of competitive sports for Recreational Sports and Wellness, discussed how the department provides opportunities to set clubs up for success.
“Our recreational facility helps promote all of the current clubs that we have here using our boards and social media platforms,” explained Templet. “We allow students to use our field space and court space to practice and hold meetings. For new clubs, we’re able to help set up meeting times in our facilities and interest meetings as well so students can learn more about the clubs that are getting started.” Creating a club sport allows students to leave their own mark on the university. “Club sports is something for students to really enjoy and come together,” expressed Templet. “You’re able to run your own organization and say how you started this organization and see it grow over the years. It’s like creating a legacy that was not around before.”
Alford flies from Atlanta to Arizona 2013 alumnus Robert Alford waived by the Atlanta Falcons was picked up two days later by Arizona Cardinals GERARD BORNE Staff Reporter
Two days after being waived by the Atlanta Falcons, Alford agreed on terms with the Cardinals. According to the National Football League, Alford’s contract duration is for three years and worth $22.5 million. The Hammond native reflected on his time with the Atlanta Falcons and how quickly teams started to contact him after he was waived. “Overall, I had an amazing experience playing in Atlanta,” stated Alford. “I spent six seasons there. I learned a lot, and the players are my brothers for life. Teams started to draw interest right away and reach out and contact me.” A new city can be challenging for athletes as they have to adapt to change and learn a new way of life. Alford discussed what he looks forward to in Arizona. “I am very excited to get started and continue to learn and grow in a new city,” explained Robert Alford, 2013 alumnus was selected in the 2nd round of the 2013 National Alford. “I have heard great things Football League Draft. Today, he is a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals . File about the coaches, players and the Photo/The Lion’s Roar city. I am excited to start a new
chapter and play for the Cardinals. I am excited to play alongside of Patrick Peterson, and hopefully he can teach me a lot as he’s a future hall of fame player. “ Alford aims to make changes in his playing styles after moving to Arizona. “I would like to incorporate more of my game into my style of play,” shared Alford. “I focused too much on one playing technique. I am blessed to be on my third NFL contract with a great organization like the Arizona Cardinals. I believe we are going to prove a lot of naysayers wrong this season.” Alford’s time as a studentathlete at the university helped prepare him for the National Football League. “My coaches expected nothing but greatness from me, and that required me to be very professional very early on,” stated Alford. Ron Roberts, former university football head coach, saw potential in the cornerback in his time at the university. “Robert had a tremendous work ethic,” said Roberts. “It was like no other. His football IQ was
second to none. When I started coaching at Southeastern, I saw his potential right away. I knew he could be something special and play on Sundays.” According to Roberts, Alford left his imprint on the university after being drafted 60th overall in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. “He impacted Southeastern in a huge way after being drafted,” shared Roberts. “He put Southeastern on the map. His publicity allowed us to use that
during the recruitment process. He was worth more marketing value then the school could ever buy.” Roberts believes that Alford inspires young players. “He has earned every bit of it, and to get there is one thing,” stated Roberts. “To stay is a whole different level. He is an experienced professional and has been to the Super Bowl. He should bring leadership and show young players how to handle their business.”
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Narro rides into fourth year GERARD BORNE STAFF REPORTER
After decades of golf experience, Jake Narro, head coach of golf, started his fourth season with the university. Narro, who grew up in Meridian, Mississippi, first played a game of golf at the Lakeview golf course when he was 2 years old. He discussed his journey since then. “My father helped me the most as he introduced me to the game of golf,” shared Narro. “Other than that, my fellow Professional Golfer’s Association of America professionals have been instrumental in helping me with my golf game. The first 23 years of my career was not in coaching. I was the head golf professional at Oak Knoll Country Club and among other sports. I love how calm and peaceful the sport Jake Narro, the head coach for the golf team, has been playing golf since he was of golf is. When the opportunity became 2 years old. Narro joined the Lions in 2014. GERARD BORNE/THE LION’S ROAR available, I jumped in head first, and I have not regretted it since.”
Coaching Division I golf makes Narro feel special. “Practice and golf tournaments would have to be my favorite aspect of coaching,” stated Narro. “You get really close with everyone. It is quite a bonding experience to hang out on the practice tee and traveling to all of the different golf tournaments. It is very special being a Division I head coach. It gives you instant credibility.” Narro found it hard to find a negative aspect of his coaching career. “There is not many negatives that come along with coaching, but if I had to pick something that I did not like, it would be telling a guy he cannot travel with the team anymore,” explained Narro. William Meyers, junior golfer, feels that Narro hugely impacted him in his athletic career. “Through his knowledge of the swing and on-course work, I do not think I would be
anywhere near the golfer I am today without that,” said Meyers. “In my career specifically, he has helped me with my course management, with what the wind is doing, what club to hit, what shot to hit. He has helped me also with my mental game of not trying to make everything perfect but how to actually play the game and get the ball in the hole.” Off the course, Meyers described Narro as a father away from home teaching his players how to be men. “He teaches us how to be leaders through his actions of community service and helping us with school-related issues,” shared Meyers. “He will even throw in girl advice every now and then if we are lucky. He’s been awesome so far. We’ve spent a lot of time on the range messing with each other about the golf swing, and it’s some time I will cherish forever. ” The university golf team will have its next invitational on March 18 at the Toyota Invitational in Lake Charles.
The methods to manage time as a student-athlete MAIAH WOODRING STAFF REPORTER
The requirements that come from being a full-time studentathlete, such as traveling for away games and daily practices, call for practical ways to maximize time. Whether by filling a planner to the brim with notes and reminders, taking advantage of multiple online classes, or employing other methods, student-athletes have found techniques to make the most of their limited schedules. Sofia Olsson, senior defender on the soccer team, advocates for organization. “Every student-athlete receives a planner from the athletic department, and it is a life saver for us all,” stated Olsson. “It allows us to plan ahead and to see when all the games, drop dates and breaks are.”
Besides using a planner, Nadine Maher, a junior goalkeeper on the soccer team, frequently turns to other methods to optimize her time. “I usually meal prep, so that helps a lot ‘cause like, our schedules are very, very, very busy,” said Maher. “There’s always somewhere to be, but meal prepping is key for sure.” Maher found that enrolling in online courses also helped. “I personally take online classes to free up a little more time during the day,” shared Maher. “I’d highly recommend it, and I know a couple of the other girls also take online classes too because of that.” Grant O’Callaghan, junior cross country distance runner, explained how online classes positively impacted his schedule. “You don’t have to worry about going to lecture, and you have that time freed up, or if you can get your
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work done in an online class really quickly, it just frees up a lot more time than if you took it in class,” shared O’Callaghan. For Jaclyn Scholvin, senior guard on the women’s basketball team, experience is key to learning how to cope with a busy schedule. “You learn to just kind of find the loopholes on when you can do certain things,” explained Scholvin. “With this being my senior year, I don’t want to say that it’s easy, but it’s definitely a lot more manageable because I’ve learned how to handle my time.” Scholvin’s experience taught her to prioritize sleep. Scholvin said, “Sleep and rest are probably one of the most important things that we can do to prepare yourself to last a six-month season because we need to be the best we can be on the court and off the court, and if we don’t do what we need to do in the classroom, we can’t even step foot on the court anyway.” Managing academics and athletics describes the daily life for
While student-athletes perform on the field, their time off the field involves managing their academics and athletic responsibilities such as away games and practices. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR a student-athlete. For O’Callaghan, the best way to maximize his time is by keeping a routine. “I try to stick to the same schedule,” shared O’Callaghan. “I
feel like consistency is important. You can kind of get out of whack if you have a different schedule every day, and then you’re sleeping in this day, and then you have to wake
up earlier the next day, and your body just doesn’t like that kind of thing I feel like. So, I feel like you have to get a consistent schedule and just keep to it.”
Student-athletes find motivation JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER
For student-athletes, their day-to-day motivation to pursue their sport derives from family members, teammates and the love of their sport. Clarissa Smith, a senior distance runner, started preparing for the collegiate level during her sophomore year of high school. Smith explained that during high school, coaches told her that if she worked hard enough, possibilities would open up. “As the years went down and I was dropping my times, I definitely had other coaches looking at me and saying, ‘If you get to this level, you’re most likely going to get offered something,’” explained Smith. For Devin Dixon, a senior sprinter, his father encouraged him to start considering track and field at the age of 9. “I always knew I had a talent in sprinting from when I was playing football and baseball,” shared Dixon. “I saw it very young, and he was the first to introduce it to me.” According to Lauren Bush, a sophomore forward, a typical basketball practice takes
around two hours. Additionally, the team practices during the summer, winter break and Mardi Gras break. Bush explained that her love for the sport keeps her motivated. “I’ve done it for so long,” said Bush. “You get better every practice. I think about it as, ‘I go to practice. I get better every drill,’ and in the games, I do my best, do whatever I can to help the team.” Bush shared how her older brother has also influenced her basketball career. “If I’m going to do something basketballrelated, I will call him all the time,” discussed Bush. “He always gets me motivation because he played in high school, and he always wanted to play in college. I feel like I’m playing in college, kind of doing it for him. I just talk to him all the time about it.” Yasmine Taylor, a junior tennis player, explained how her teammates motivate her through practices and games. “We are a close team, and the atmosphere is fun and positive,” said Taylor. Smith attributed some of her motivation to Tara Stuntz, a sophomore distance runner. “She makes sure that we run every day
together if it’s not practice,” explained Smith. “We push through those easy runs, put in the miles.” This past season, Bush was not able to attend some of the summer practices. She explained how she rose up despite her absence. “When I started this season, I started pretty slow, but I just tried to pick it as best as I can and go over every drill that we did,” shared Bush. “I caught up, and I bounced back.” Throughout his years at the university, Dixon discussed how his father is the biggest influence to his athletic career. “He taught me almost everything I know,” said Dixon. “He has put countless money, time and training into it ever since the age of 9 and still does while I’m in college. He sacrificed so much to get to where I am today. Without him, I couldn’t have gotten this far.” Dixon explained how losses have also motivated him. “The older I got, I realized everything has a process,” shared Dixon. “Some days are better than others. So, I count the wins with the losses. I never get too high on myself or too low because I know the next race, a different outcome can happen.”
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An exploration into the nursing field SHAELYN MARTINEZ STAFF REPORTER
Nursing students prepare to become caregivers for the community through research, clinical practice and service. Dr. Kenneth Tillman, department head of the School of Nursing, explained that even though a career as a nurse is rewarding, the life of a nursing major requires extensive hard work. “It can be stressful and demanding,” shared Tillman. “Not everyone is cut out for it.” According to Tillman, nursing majors are required to complete three semesters of prerequisite classes before applying online for clinical nursing classes. Acceptance into the clinical nursing program is based solely upon the GPA of the prerequisite classes and approval of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Tillman feels that the department is different from others on campus. “No one can relate to it unless you experienced it,” explained Tillman. “That kind of creates a unique bond among nursing students and a camaraderie that I don’t know if I see that in other departments. I see it in our students.” Michelle Reed, an instructor of nursing, believes time management is the biggest struggle her nursing students face. “There is a lot of classes and a lot to juggle, and all the information they learn in those classes, they have to know it to care for people,” said Reed. Despite the challenges students encounter in completing their degree, Reed feels nursing is a
satisfying career. “It is such a rewarding profession,” shared Reed. “When you are taking care of someone who is sick and make a change in their life to actually make it better, it’s just so rewarding.” Macie Howell, a junior nursing major, explained that her interest in nursing began at a young age. She looks forward to the growth and challenges of a nursing career. “I had the opportunity of being in the delivery room, when I was younger, with my cousin,” commented Howell. “I fell in love with nursing when I saw the transition nurse. It is a needed job with many opportunities and includes the aspect of caring for others.” From working with newborns to the elderly, variability exists within the nursing profession, and registered nurses are in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026. For Katelyn Chandler, a sophomore nursing major, the biggest struggle after getting into nursing school was adjusting to a different style of studying to accommodate the testing style. “My advice to freshmen is to keep yourself selfdisciplined in your studies to maintain a good GPA,” said Chandler. “It’s great to take a break and have fun, but there is a balance that has to be maintained because nursing school is very competitive.” Chandler encouraged students who are interested to apply to the nursing program. “I would definitely recommend this program
Connor Haag, a nursing major, practices a skill he and his classmates learned for a class led by Michelle Reed, an instructor of nursing. Through on-hands activities such as this, the College of Nursing aims to help prepare students for their profession. SHAELYN MARTINEZ/THE LION’S ROAR to anyone wanting to go into the nursing field,” to help you succeed in the classrooms as long as you expressed Chandler. “The professors are very willing put in the work.”
Southeastern student named Mango Student Ambassador HAMMOND, La. – Madeline Rey Bartels, a psychology and Spanish student from Colombia, South America, has joined a select group of her peers from across the country as a Mango Languages Student Ambassador. Bartels was one of eight chosen nationwide for the program. The semesterlong program provides opportunities to build Madeline Rey Bartels, a psychology major, became one of eight Mango networking, communication Languages Student Ambassador in the nation. COURTESY OF ANGIE BALIUS and marketing skills, preparing STEM CAFE
continued from pg. 2 scientists, also people from trades. So, they’ll come, and students get to sit in a small group. So, it’s very casual, conversational, and they will talk for a while about what that person does, what is their experience, what advice they have.”
For the younger students, Conarro explained the setup somewhat mimics a makerspace. “Students have access to materials and equipment, but there’s no specific thing that they should be doing,” commented Conarro. “So, it’ll allow them to get their creativity going and to try out different things.” As the program continues, Conarro shared that the cafes
young professionals for the competitive job market. Other applicants were chosen from Joliet Junior College, Washburn University, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Notre Dame and Lebanon Valley College. “I am very pleased to learn that Madeline has been accepted into the Mango Languages Student Ambassador Program,” said Dr. Lucia Harrison, head of the Department of Languages and Communication. “She is the ideal person to fulfill the mission of promoting foreign language bridge a connection that aids the learning and cross-cultural community. “It’s collaborative,” explained Conarro. “It’s lowcost, and it’s a way to build relationships, and that’s really important – to build the relationships between the people that participate, like the STEM professionals, with the community.”
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relationships on our campus. Being an international student herself, Madeline understands that learning at least one foreign language is fundamental in one’s professional growth in a global society and leads to a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity.” As an ambassador, Bartels will use Mango Languages, a language-learning software, through the Sims Memorial Library to promote crosscultural connections. This includes creating awareness through campus events, presenting to classrooms
and clubs and distributing promotional materials on the resource. “I am so proud of Madeline,” said Jerry Parker, director of the Foreign Language Resource Center. “This is a huge accomplishment for both our department and Southeastern as a whole. Having her as a student ambassador will allow faculty members and students from all departments to have more tools and resources to strengthen and grow their knowledge in foreign languages and international cultures both in and outside of the classroom.”