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The Greek Court found itself added to this year’s festivities to add to the competition of Greek Week and representation of Greek life. Each Greek chapter nominated a representative for the court. Throughout the week, the court members can be distinguished by a white sash. “They’re gonna represent not only their council or chapter but Greek life as a whole,” explained Austin Rogers, vice president of communications for Order of Omega. “Throughout the week, they’ll be getting points for attending events, and then overall, Order of Omega will be watching them throughout the week, and however many votes they get from Order of Omega members, whoever has the highest number of points at the end of the week is gonna be selected as Greek God and Greek Goddess, and they’re gonna be an overall representation of Greek life.”
Being selected as Greek God or Goddess will contribute two points to the overall total of that person’s team. Each chapter could choose its own method for selecting a nominee. Johnathon Phan, a member of Sigma Tau Gamma, explained that his fraternity used a poll to make him their representative. “We saw who wanted to be involved with it and who wanted to be one of the representatives, and from that, we took people, and we had a little poll,” expressed Phan. “We voted on who best represented Sig Tau for this event.” Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. nominated Kyriel Felton as its representative. “We voted on who would be the best for the position and who would have the most time for it and who would be dedicated to it,” said Felton. Past involvement in Greek life put Tyler Olivier, a member of Kappa Alpha Order, on the court. “I was a past president,
Breanna Raborn, a member of Phi Mu, and Johnathon Phan, representative on the Greek Court for Sigma Tau Gamma, talk at “Food Wars.” Court members can be distinguished at events by a white sash. The Greek Court was introduced for this year’s Greek Week, adding to the week’s competition. ZACHARY ARAKI/THE LION’S ROAR and I have had pretty good attendance at these events in years past, so the chapter felt I would be a good person to represent the chapter,” stated Olivier.
Jill Munchausen, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, shared how she became her chapter’s representative. Munchausen explained, “We thought it would be
good to select a person that that’s why they selected me to was kind of well known, be our nomination.” also one that participates in Receiving the nomination a lot of events and is a good was an honor to Munchausen. representation of what we “It makes me feel good stand for as a chapter, so
see GREEK COURT, pg. 2
The significance Mentoring cubs into lions behind wearing green and gold GERARD BORNE STAFF REPORTER
Students looking to find a career path, organizations to join or any other life advice can seek out a staff member to become a mentor. Dr. Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, explained the purpose of a mentor. “A mentor is a trusted advisor for a student at Southeastern, a person with experience that can show a protégé the ropes,” shared Summers. “In terms of college, the mentor will help a new student adjust to college life and making the transition.” According to Summers, mentors may be found through different methods. “Informally, one can ask an experienced individual to serve as their mentor,” explained Summers. “Formally, we have a program called Project P.U.L.L. for Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, and Angela James, director of the Office of Disabilities freshmen. I believe the College of Business Services, chat with a student outside the War Memorial Student Union. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR has a mentoring program. I believe everyone should have a mentor. I always look at the CSE, serves as the faculty advisor for “I just love when a mentee succeeds at a where I want to go in life and in my career E.L.I.T.E. Women. She shared why she goal, no matter how big or small,” discussed and seek people that are already on the level became a mentor. Smith. “If they passed a test or they landed that I aspire to be. That has always been my “I believe that anyone can be a mentor an interview, when they celebrate and I approach. In college, I had several mentors: if they try to live a positive life and have a celebrate in that joy with them because I My residential advisor, an involved person in growth mindset,” said Smith. “I wanted to want them to understand that they are great.” my major and the assistant dean of students.” show others that the struggle does not have to Jacob Caraway, a freshman criminal The Center for Student Excellence allows define you as a person. How you adjust your justice major, found Wayne Aymond a senior Two students pose wearing their university shirts. Students dress in school students to speak with a trained advisor about life and move forward is what defines you. I advisor of science and technology, helpful as attire to show school spirit and represent the university. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR any problems or issues they may encounter want to help others realize their potential.” a mentor. in school. Smith shared what she enjoys most about Yazmyn Smith, an academic advisor at being a mentor. see MENTORS, pg. 2 JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE leadership,” shared Davis. “The STAFF REPORTER apparel also displays my love for my university. I feel that it Wearing university apparel is imperative to represent the allows students to showcase their institution that is evolving me as school spirit and represent their a person.” this would be morals,” shared institution. Sydnee Clark, a sophomore Price. “This can make it confusing Kristina McBride, coordinator athletic training major, wears because if you do not have the of tutoring and record keeping designated school apparel same morals, you won’t be on the for Student Support Services, because it is required for her field same page.” shared why students benefit from of work. Jade Doherty, a freshman wearing school apparel. “It’s about me wanting to kinesiology major, discussed how “Students feel a sense of look professional in uniform,” she felt about the “talking” stage of belonging and pride when stated Clark. “The athletes and dating. they are able to represent the coaches will be able to recognize “Talking is a good thing university they belong to,” said me. It helps everyone know that because you are able to get to know McBride. “It connects students I am an athletic trainer and limits somebody but just not for long to each other regardless of their confusion.” periods of time,” said Doherty. In addition, “Lion Up cultures, religions, club and “But at the same time, I feel like provide the organization affiliations, majors Tuesdays” if you don’t talk for long enough, opportunity for both students and interests.” you’re kind of stuck in something, Juanesha Davis, a sophomore and faculty to show off their Dating trends have shifted because of the impact that social media plays in relationships. Students tend to use their time so I think it’s good. I kind of like social work major, explained university apparel throughout on media outlets like Tinder and Bumble to find a someone special. SHAELYN MARTINEZ /THE LION’S ROAR it.” the importance for her as an campus. David Lanzetta, a freshman “’Lion Up Tuesdays’ are a SHAELYN MARTINEZ orientation leader to wear trends have has changed to casual Margaret Price, a sophomore business administration major, chance for the students, faculty STAFF REPORTER university gear. experiences like “hooking up.” family and consumer sciences explained why he disagrees with “Wearing Southeastern and staff to show and share Some trends such as “ghosting,” major, believes being on the same “ghosting” someone. apparel as an OL distinguishes the pride they have in their Dating trends change however, may be confusing, page with someone is critical to a “I don’t like it because it’s wrong students, such as myself, continuously with time. From and may not lead to an easy relationship. that involve themselves in see APPAREL, pg. 2 being a formal experience, these commitment. “One thing that can impact see DATING TRENDS, pg. 7
Dating trends shift to a more modern approach
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Inclusion in diversity PRAKRITI ADHIKARI STAFF REPORTER
The university has a diverse campus culture with students from different races, cultures, origin and nationalities. According to the university website, the student population is comprised of 62.3 percent white and non-Hispanic students and 32.5 percent minority. There are 247 international students from 50 different nations. Fawaz Adesina, a sophomore physics major, traveled from Nigeria to pursue his undergraduate degree. He experienced a difference in culture after coming to the U.S. “My country is very different from the U.S. in lots of ways,” said Adesina. “Most especially notable is the food and culture. The Nigerian way of life is more aggressive and hard to adapt to, that is, the people are not so nice.” Adesina is involved in various organizations on campus, including his position as the secretary of the International Student Union. The ISU organizes various events like FIFA tournament, soccer tournament, potluck, welcome events for incoming freshman, International Week and game nights, among others. “I work with my team to increase ISU’s presence on the Southeastern Campus and to make people aware of the diversity around them and its benefits,” shared Adesina. Vice President of Nepalese Student’s Association at Southeastern Basanta Khakurel,
a sophomore biological sciences major, is an international student from Nepal. “As the vice president of NSAS, I assist in conducting various events related to Nepalese students on campus,” shared Khakurel. “We have certain cultural events on-campus and off-campus during our festivals and special occasions. “ Various events organized by NSAS includes Dashain and Tihar celebration, Teej, Holi, henna tattoo events and other tabling events. Khakurel feels that the Nepalese community is embraced in the university culture. “Being involved in various organizations and events enables me to interact with a lot of American students, and I find them pretty friendly and helpful,” said Khakurel. ISU receives a good involvement of students during events organized. “For events that are planned around the times when students are available, we have had good turnouts,” explained Adesina. “We came to realize that most international students are available during the weekend and most of our bigger events are planned around the weekends which is disadvantageous for the local students.” Khakurel feels his organization has added to the diversity in student life. “Organizing events including the American people has allowed us to spread our culture and also interacting with them allows them to learn a lot about us,” shared Adesina. “This presence of different communities has made SLU a diverse
Members of Nepalese Students Association at Southeastern celebrate Holi, a festival of colors, in front of the Pennington Student Activity Center. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR campus.” Adesina had to make additional effort to be involved and feel included. “I feel included in the campus community but only because I reached out to people and other organizations,” shared Adesina. “I think as an international student, people do not reach out to you because they think you are different, and you have to reach out to them.” In spite of being from a different culture, Khakurel does not feel alienated on campus. He attributed this to a large Nepalese community
and friendly people around campus. Adesina noted how a diversified student culture is important for the campus life. “Diversity has really changed the way people viewed other culture especially the stereotypes that people have for certain communities,” said Adesina. “The international students on campus as done a great job in educating people on campus and setting straight different misconceptions they might have had.”
GREEK COURT
shared Olivier. “Given that this is Greek Week allows us to show some of those who have a bigger influence more directly related to Greek life itself.” Felton discussed the addition of a court to Greek Week. “I feel like it’s gonna promote more people to want to do Greek life and want to try to be their best so they can do it,” said Felton. According to Munchausen, the court also serves to show Greek life in a positive light. Munchausen stated, “It’s a representative of everything you stand for as a group but also everything your council stands for. So, I feel like it helps bring more of a positive light to what we do instead of ‘They just party,’ or ‘They just buy T-shirts’ or whatever. I feel like it brings more attention to the good things, and it’s like here are some good examples of what we do.” The idea for the court developed from seeing the practice at other schools’ Greek life. “We really just wanted a good representative from each chapter because the whole point of Greek life is bring everybody together so they collectively know one another,” explained Rogers. “So, doing that makes each chapter step out there and have that representative go speak with everybody, but overall,
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Mahayla Taylor, a sophomore biological sciences major, Deven Daniels, a freshman biological sciences major, and Runqiesha Myles, a sophomore biological sciences major, showcase their department apparel. JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE/THE LION’S ROAR APPAREL
continued from pg. 1 institution,” shared McBride. “I also think it’s common for schools and universities to have designated pride days as it creates a feeling of camaraderie across campus.” The costs of university apparel may restrict some students from being able to afford school clothing. Jasmyn Donsereaux, a junior early childhood education major, compared the university prices to off-campus stores. “At other places, a shirt would normally cost from $9.99 to $12.99,” expressed Donsereaux. “Here, a T-shirt starts at $12.99, and the prices are often not reasonable for students and commuters.” According to Donsereaux, the
university can offer more ways for students to get involved with wearing green and gold. “There should be minievents held by the ‘S’ or in the breezeway or student park,” advised Donseraux. “They can award students who have on Southeastern gear, such as how CAB does. More organizations should also try to get involved as well.” Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, discussed her experience with purchasing university apparel in relation to buying a boutique green and gold dress. “If you buy a shirt from the bookstore that’s Southeastern apparel, it’s cheaper than buying a whole dress at a boutique,” shared
Blank. “I know the boutiques around here can be pricey. While they try to do Southeastern discounts, I’m in the process of also trying to get them to do a Miss Southeastern discount.” Blank believes the university can do more to make its apparel more affordable for students. “The bookstore offers some good deals at certain times for us to be able to show school pride,” explained Blank. “I do feel though that they should maybe give coupons to students that participate in ‘Lion Up Tuesday.’ This can maybe include 10 percent off your next purchase if they see you’re wearing something that’s green or gold. I also think that would be something to implement in order to bring more attraction and traffic to the bookstore.”
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Tyler Olivier, representative of Kappa Alpha Order on the Greek Court, left, speaks with Austin Rogers, vice president of communications for Order of Omega, middle, outside the Pennington Student Activity Center. Patricia Todd, representative of Phi Mu on the court, eats the pastalaya for Greek Week’s “Food Wars.” ZACHARY ARAKI/THE LION’S ROAR
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“Mr. Aymond has helped me a lot, from scheduling classes to helping me transition to a criminal justice major,” stated Caraway. “He is a great guy who is very relatable to all of his students. He understands what students are going through and what issues they face in school.” Smith credits Dr. Tara Stoulig, instructor of biological sciences, and her professors in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies for teaching her important life lessons. “They taught me things that to them may seem minute, but for me, it made a world of difference in my life,” explained Smith. “I think that mentors help students to battle or try to battle those issues that are not always academic. Mentors teach those skills such as grit, resilience, punctuality, tolerance and communication. Many students are away from home, whether for a week or for a whole semester, President Dr. John L. Crain takes a selfie with students at and that mentor can help them to navigate through “Get the Scoop.” FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR a lot of thoughts and processes.”
that my sisters appreciate me in that way, and it makes me feel very loved and happy that they want to support me on a bigger scale than just something within our sorority,” expressed Munchausen. Sitting on the court means being familiar with Greek life. Felton discussed how she came to know her sorority. “I would go to things on campus and see Greek life and see what they do, see what they’re about, find out information about them and do my research on them,” stated Felton. Olivier described his fraternity as his family. “If I’m having a bad day, they’re there to pick me up,” explained Olivier. “If I’m having a good day, they’re there to celebrate with me. They are what got me to decide to stay at Southeastern. They’re the reason I’m finishing school.” For Olivier, the Greek Court emulates Homecoming Court. “The purpose of it is kind of to show a little more significance of those individuals who do a lot through Greek life in a similar manner to how Homecoming Court shows a select few across all school life,”
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.
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UPD: More than an emergency number One aspect of my college search during my senior year of high school was finding a safe campus. Having gone to high school in the heart of Baton Rouge, I realized that the state’s Jacob Summerville capital was not STAFF REPORTER the safest place to attend college. During my senior year, the university was ranked 15th in the nation in campus safety, according to a 2016 study by College Choice. That was not the core reason for becoming a Lion, but it did influence my decision to attend here. Now, as a student, I have noticed that the visibility and amicability of the University Police Department plays a
major factor in the safety of our campus. I have never had to call the department in a state of emergency, but if I had to, I would not hesitate. Their presence at university events and proximity to most of campus enhances the department’s ability to act effectively when called upon. Having attended dozens of on-campus events for work, I have noticed that the police department has been a background feature: the officers’ presence is noted, but they are not intrusive. In addition, some of the officers are recent graduates, which I think helps current students connect to the department better. Another strength of the UPD is its location. The department is located rather centrally, if you consider North Campus, and it is
embedded with the dormitories, a hotspot for incidents to occur. It is ingeniously placed, seeing that all freshmen, both commuters and residents, will probably pass by the department on a daily basis, walking to and from classes. Along with the information given out during orientation about the UPD, incoming freshmen will not have to search hard to find where the police department is located. The relationship established between the student body also contributes to the safety on campus. I attended “My Life Matters” last November as a staff reporter, but Gipson’s message still resonates with me. One moment that stood out to me was when Patrick Gipson, police lieutenant, said something regarding how students know about an incident well before the police department - that students are more likely to be a witness to a crime than an officer. For the UPD to know about what happened, they have to be contacted. On its web page, the UPD has safety information including how to respond to an active shooter, methods of reporting a sexual assault incident, how to report violence in the workplace and an anonymous crimeLocated in Pride Hall, the University Police Department’s centralized placement reporting system. not only helps in responding to emergency situations, but it also allows the Along with these valuable department to be prominent among the student body. JACOB SUMMERVILLE/THE LION’S ROAR resources, another source I find
To The Editor: I believe that I speak for many Democrats when I tell you that I don’t like some of the direction that the national Democratic Party is taking. I would like the party to be more like it was in the 1960s when it focused primarily on the bread-and-butter and kitchen-table issues that affect about 90 percent of Americans except for the wealthiest 10 percent. I want the party to stand for enhancing the social safety net programs such as Social Security, as well as advocating for other social programs including a Canadian-
style national health insurance program. I believe that the party focuses too much on fighting against President Trump and the Republicans on the “identity-politics” and “cultural-war” issues. While these issues are important, I worry a lot more, for example, about people who have lived good and responsible lives but who can’t afford to pay for and take their prescription medications that they need to be in decent health and often need just to stay alive. I would also like to see the party have the courage and bravery to advocate for
intriguing is the Daily Crime Log. Updated on a monthly basis, the report shows incidents ranging from traffic violations to medical emergencies to battery. The reason I find this tool appealing is because it shows the transparency of the UPD by allowing people to not only view what situations have been handled, but it also allows for the campus community to provide information on cases that are still open. Other than the shooting incident on North Campus last spring, there has not been a widely-discussed crime among the community. One, I think the small-town nature of the campus helps reduce the number of violent crimes. On the other hand, I think that the students’ activism in reporting a crime to the UPD and the department’s ability to take control of a situation contributes to campus safety. I believe that the campus remains safe because of the resources provided by the university and the relationship formed between the students and the UPD. I do not wake up in fear, thinking that there is bound to be violence on campus while walking to Fayard Hall for class. Although I have only talked to a select number of officers, mostly for work-related matters, the department’s actions do not go unnoticed.
the passage of a “National Wealth Tax” of 15 percent on all individuals with a net wealth of $10 million and higher so that we will be able to pay for this new social spending, as well as to advocate for eliminating the $100 billion per year that is spent on “corporate welfare” and “business subsidies,” which will also help us to pay for this so that we will be fiscally responsible and not increase the national debt as well as the federal budget deficit. Sincerely, Stewart B. Epstein
Stereotypes, counter-stereotypes and lies Recently, I have been finding articles in the Washington Post and the New York Times about reality TV shows perpetuating stereotypes. As I scroll through the wealth of knowledge: Google, I find other websites and articles have titles blaring that reality TV falsely stereotypes women and/or people of color. While I cannot allow my grey-eyed, brown-haired and freckled self to speak for people of color, I do have a stance to take on reality TV stereotyping women. Personally, I am not sold. Not to say that there Maiah Woodring is not a level of fluff to most or even all of the STAFF REPORTER interactions that happen on our favorite reality TV shows, but women are not the ones being singled out here. If anything, women are counter stereotyped, like in the case of “Shark Tank,” which opposes the idea that women do not make it big in business by featuring entrepreneur and investor Lori Greiner. Another example is “Car Masters: Rust to Riches,” which appears to give more screen time to female mechanic Constance
Nunes than to any of her male colleagues. Yet another is the case of professional driver Lisa Kelly in “Ice Road Truckers.” With that said, let us consider the opposite. Discovery Channel’s “Gold Rush” had an all-male cast. So did “Deadliest Catch” and “Counting Cars.” Nobody seems to think that this is stereotyping men into seeking break-back jobs and hard labor or at least, I do not know anybody who believes that. Instead, the people I have talked to just accept the shows for what they are. But wait, let me stop there. What really are these shows? Instead of getting offended by perceived stereotypes, which can often be an eye-of-the-beholder issue, I think that the greater problem is the complete fiction scripted into reality shows. According to a 2016 Forbes article, about 43 percent of the deals made on “Shark Tank” actually fell through off camera while another 30 percent went through considerable changes. In the case of “Ice Road Truckers,” the opening footage of a semi falling into a lake was modeled, and one of the cast members claimed that his lines were scripted, and he was made to look
Does UPD make you feel safe? Why or why not? “Yeah, they make me feel safe. They are always patrolling around on their bikes or in their cars. So, there’s never a moment that they aren’t far away.” DANIEL SEITHER JUNIOR, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES “Yes, well, they are always around at all hours even when I am at the gym or going to class at 8 a.m.” JACOB MAGEE FRESHMAN, NURSING
“Yes, I feel like there’s a lot of ways they can be there, and the emergency poles help a lot, and in my experiences, they seem to always be there.” TYLER GUIDROZ SENIOR, COMMUNICATION “Yes, because they are 24 hours, and they are always prevalent, and I have their number saved in my phone.” DʼMARCUS HILLS SOPHOMORE, PSYCHOLOGY
“I never feel unsafe on campus, and every time that I needed them, they were always really helpful.” JOHN SARTORI SENIOR, COMMUNICATION
“Yes, because I worked as an RA for two years, and working as an RA, I got to meet most of the staff, and every time I made a call, they are always there with a good amount of time and willing to help me.” LEAH CROSS SENIOR, KINESIOLOGY “Yes, but I do think that they need more involvement on campus because they are second hand when you absolutely need them.” KAYLA BULLARD SOPHOMORE, COMMUNICATION
“Yes, they escort you at night on campus.” TERRA JOHNSON SOPHOMORE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
like the ‘bad guy’ of the show. With “Gold Rush,” the Alaskan government has claimed that the show intentionally broke laws so that they would have conflict for the camera. What about “Deadliest Catch?” One of the storms was fabricated by editing together two different weather events, and a captain confessed that all of the drama on the show was for pure entertainment. So then, for me, I do not have nearly as much of a problem with stereotypes—or counter-stereotypes, in my case—as I do with the completely made-up lies that I am fed when I choose to indulge in a reality TV show. Actually, I do not think it is even worth discussing the stereotype issue, where it is perceived, before the fiction issue is dealt with first. After all, I would prefer to be judged than to be lied to. Wouldn’t you?
Problems in 21st-century relationships “I really just can’t believe he left me on read.” “She hasn’t talked to me in the past few days. She’s not into me anymore.” “If he is not going to answer my Snapchat then I guess I am going to have to get back on Tinder.” These are all statements I have encountered because of the 21stcentury dating trend, ghosting. Shaelyn Martinez The term “ghosting” refers to STAFF REPORTER when a person’s significant other or friend has taken themselves out of the picture for no reason. Ghosting may seem like an action that has recently boomed because of the impact of social media, but it has been around for some time. I believe that people do this because they fear what could result if the relationship continues. They may be afraid of commitment, broken hearted by another person, approached as a flirt POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Lion’s Roar is the official newspaper of the students of Southeastern Louisiana University. It has been in continuous publication since 1937. Submissions and letters to the editor are welcomed, but the editor of The Lion’s Roar reserves the right to edit all submissions for grammar, libel and available space, or refuse publication without notification. Submissions must include the author’s full name and either phone number, e-mail or other contact information (not to be published). Faculty and staff members should include their title and department. Students should include their classification and major. By submitting an article for publication, the author understands that the submission will be edited. Organizational News space is provided at no charge as a courtesy for university recognized Greek and Student Organizations. The space of such articles is limited to 150 words. Submissions of this Organizational News must adhere to the same polices as other submissions or letters to the editor, but must also include the name of the organization.
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but not looking for a real relationship, or they may have found someone else. I am definitely a victim of being ghosted by a guy that I thought was into me. I am pretty sure we have all been in a place where we like someone and think the connection is mutual, but then there is no text, call or notification back. Especially in the digital world we live in now, ghosting is such a big obstacle in relationships. These days, we are attached to the phone, and we use this as an outlet to reach out to people, to find new people, to create lasting relationships and to set up plans. This works both ways, though, and when you realize that the other person is not communicating back, it usually hurts. When there seems to be a lack of communication, your brain wanders in 100 different directions. Your brain creates excuses for their non-communication,
see GHOSTING, pg. 8
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Passion, flavor and community craft a drink ZACHARY ARAKI Assistant Editor
Whereas overall U.S. beer sales were down 1.2 percent in 2017, according to the Brewers Association, the craft beer market grew at about a five percent rate. According to Todd Delaune, general manager of Red, White and Brew, craft beer takes standard beer to a new level. “Craft beer is focused on flavor and quality, not on consistency,” shared Delaune. “Adjunct beers are primarily focused on a beer tasting exactly the same way each time it is produced. Adjuncts are unmalted grains or grain products used in brewing beer, which supplement the main mash ingredient. This is often done with the intention of cutting costs.” Zac Caramonta, co-owner of Gnarly Barley Brewing Co., explained that the appeal of craft beer derived from a focus on local products. “People are going towards craft because the people behind the products are more passionate about what they’re doing,” shared Caramonta. “It’s not the big box stores. It’s not the big, large, massive producers. They know when they’re spending their money, it’s staying in the local community. On a very general level, the appeal of craft beer is the same reason why the
local grocers are doing so good and why the local restaurants do so good.” For Joe Ribando, owner of Low Road Brewing, the attraction of craft beer lies in the taste. “It’s just good quality beer,” expressed Ribando. “It’s funny. I remember the first time I drank it, I was like, ‘Wow, it’s got flavor.’” Caramonta noted a change in what people look for in their beer. “The days of drinking the same beer that everyone else does and buying the same thing and grabbing a suitcase of beer when they go shopping is over,” stated Caramonta. “They want variety. They want a good experience. They’re not just drinking the beer because it does something to your mind and eases some pain sometimes. They’re going after a liquid that’s enjoyable over just a quantity in order to get inebriated.” Over time, Caramonta has seen the craft beer industry grow in Louisiana. He described its presence in Hammond as an anomaly due to the city’s size but attributed the popularity to the quality of people in Hammond. “The university brings a lot to it too, drawing people that are looking for more,” explained Caramonta. “It’s been really cool. Since we opened, we have really been more than delighted with the local support. Opening the brewery, it wasn’t a strategic act
to open it here in Hammond.” Ribando shared how his interest in craft beer started about five years ago. “I got bored and just started traveling to different breweries and really did enjoy the beer,” said Ribando. “So that’s how I got involved, just drinking really great craft beer and really liked the flavor, liked all the different options and decided I wanted to get into it.” Since opening the brewery two years ago, Ribando experienced a welcoming reception from the community. “It has done better than expected,” stated Ribando. “People have come in here, and they talk to me, kind of sense I’m really passionate about it. I love making beer. I love being involved with it. I think it’s a great industry.” As a business, craft beer can be affected by the community as much as by the brewer’s passion. “It’s an honor to have people care about what we do,” shared Caramonta. “It’s very humbling that I opened this brewery because I wanted to make a living making beer, but we feel like we built a community around us of people that care. Much of those people have become close friends of my wife and I, and it’s really humbling to see the community Low Road Brewing celebrated its two-year anniversary on March 30 with beer, crawfish and music. From community rally around us.” support and brewers’ passion, craft beer has been trending upwards in the market recently. Zachary Araki/The Lion’s Roar
Kitchen mastery begins with baking JACOB SUMMERVILLE Staff Reporter
A baking tray can act as the canvas of opportunity for college students. When it comes to cooking with limited experience and funds, students may not know how to make the most out of the resources at hand. Tammy Rink, an instructor at the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, shared advice for beginner cooks. “When they’re first starting, stick to reputable cookbooks and something that they really want to eat, they have a desire to make,” explained Rink. When students and relatives asked Rink for advice about recipes that they found online, she noticed that the ingredients in the dish and the picture accompanying the recipe sometimes did not match. For this reason, she cautions novice chefs about using online recipes. Cheyenne Weaver, a sophomore special education major, started baking when she was younger and had assistance from her mother in the kitchen. When she initially moved to college, Weaver’s environment did not allow her to cook as
often. “In college, I absolutely do not have the equipment,” shared Weaver. “Luckily in the house, I have a stove and everything. So, I’ve been able to cook a little bit more here, but when I was living in a dorm, that wasn’t an option.” According to Rink, the easiest food to bake are cookies. “You add your sugar,” explained Rink. “You add your butter. You mix it up, and then you add your dry, add some eggs, add some chocolate chips, and you’re good to go. They’re quick and easy, and you don’t need a lot of equipment to make a cookie. Once you can make a really good cookie, you can make just about anything else because those intro things are the basis for all the other processes.” Weaver shared that she enjoys baking because she has a sweet tooth. Weaver said, “That kind of gives me a little bit of freedom, and I can make, even if it is just a granola bar with chocolate on top or one of the graham cracker bars that I’ve made before, it gets a little bit of my sweet tooth, but it still gives me the fun of baking and being
More important to art than skill MAIAH WOODRING Staff Reporter
According to Tammy Rink, chocolate chip cookies are easy to create, and the process teaches people the basics of baking. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar in the kitchen.” Leanne Brown, a cook and author, explained in her cookbook “Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day” that people looking to get the most out of their money should buy their ingredients in bulk when the opportunity presents itself. “When you’re working within a tight budget, you won’t always be able to afford to shop for the future, but you should do it when you can,” discussed Brown. “And, of course, keep storage in mind. If the item will go bad before you can finish it, get the smaller size. Only buy what you can eat.” For college students just starting out, Rink advised that they start with simple recipes. “We see these things on TV where they’re almost over-thetop,” shared Rink. “We think that that’s how everything should be, but sometimes
mastering a simple dish makes it so much better than trying to create something that’s got more components than you could handle.” Campus residents should talk to their resident assistant to see what equipment is allowed in the dorms. Weaver used a George Foreman grill during her time both in the dorm and in Greek Village to make s’mores. Regardless of how students start their culinary hobbies, Rink believes that making a simple dish is a good way to start. “Try to keep it simple and work on just making one dish you really like stand out,” explained Rink. “Once you’ve mastered those skills with that dish, then you can change it into anything else.”
There exists an unsung hero in artistry who cannot be found in a supply store or on a craftsman’s workbench. From sculpture to theatre, this hero is expressed in every movement of the body, and the factor, confidence, distinguishes expert artists from beginners. Elaine Gulley, a senior art major, expressed the value of being confident in one’s creative passion. “Your confidence comes out in your craft,” stated Gulley. “You can usually tell a person that’s comfortable and confident in their craft in their mark making as opposed to someone that doesn’t feel good or doesn’t feel right about what they’re doing.” Gulley explained the importance of having confidence in one’s artistic abilities. “Somebody who has confidence is more free to experiment, to push the boundaries, and let their failures be something positive as to something negative,” shared Gulley. Gulley, who began her ceramics career throwing less than 10-pound pots, has worked up to throwing 42-pound pots. She explained how she maintains confidence
in her own endeavors. “I don’t beat myself up,” said Gulley. “You have confidence. You do it. You learn from your mistakes. You don’t beat yourself up from your mistakes, and I find that a lot of people will do that. And I’m a positive person. I think positivity in a person builds confidence. If you say, ‘Aw, I did this, it looks like crap,’ immediately that lessens your level of confidence in anything.” Dennis Sipiorski, professor of ceramics, believes it is important to learn from criticism. “You have to be able to take criticism because sometimes when people get critical, they’re really trying to stop you from maybe going the wrong direction,” stated Sipiorski. “Teachers do that all the time. So, you have to learn how to believe in yourself.” Each artist may react differently to criticism. “I love criticism in my art,” shared Gulley. “I feel like most people, a lot of kids, take offense to it because they think it’s something very negative. I love it because that’s the only way I can grow as an artist. I don’t want somebody to say, ‘Oh, it’s beautiful. I like the color,’ or, ‘Oh, I like that mark.’ So, criticism is great for me. I
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Judging others based on musical preferences
Victoria Wade, a freshman biological sciences major, left, Abigail Street, a junior English major, middle, and Karin Perry, a freshman criminal justice major, right, listen to music through earphones. All three appreciate gospel music. Maiah Woodring/ The Lion’s Roar
MAIAH WOODRING Staff Reporter
Some people are judged based on their musical preferences, which sometimes give rise to negative or humiliating opinions, a phenomenon known as “music shaming.” Judging a person’s socioeconomic status or intelligence by their musical choices can lead to
unpleasant experiences. Dr. Philip Schuessler, an instructor of theory and composition, enjoys contemporary classical music. Having experienced music shaming himself, he explained the phenomenon is prevalent in modern society. “People do have a tendency to associate a person’s personal characteristic or traits with a kind of art that they enjoy, which is a little strange,” said Schuessler. “It’s a little off-putting
‘cause they tell you something about that person, but they don’t always tell the full picture. So, I think that people have a tendency to want to easily define people, and so, that’s one way of doing it, unfortunately.” When Schuessler finds himself defining people based on their music preferences, he tries to catch himself. “I try to keep an open mind about different types of music, even if it’s not my cup of tea,” stated Schuessler. “I try to understand that there’s a place for it and there’s a reason a lot of people like it. And if I don’t like something, instead of just outright dismissing it, I try to ask myself why I don’t like it and try to learn more about the music.” Dr. Jeffrey Wright, head of the Department of Music and Performing Arts, agreed that music shaming is undesirable. Wright made a distinction between the generalizations called stereotypes and the humiliating judgments that make up music shaming. Wright said, “It’s important to realize, and I bring this up in courses I teach, that some of that stereotyping is there because of music’s close association with people’s both individual and communal identities, that this music does speak to some groups of people, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s only for that group of people.” A person’s musical choice can reveal more about them in a positive manner. “Knowing about a person’s music, if you’re doing it with an open mind, lets you know that
Alumnus pursues excellence in music ERICA WELTER Staff Reporter
From his beginnings as the son of a chicken farmer, 36-yearold alumnus Casey Saba made a career out of music and earned himself the nickname “The Human Jukebox.” Saba plays everything from festivals and dive bars to weddings and funerals. His selection of covers includes 580 songs by 230 bands. The singer and guitarist learned the covers, which inspired his nickname, while hosting “Open Mic Night” at Cate Street Pub. For nearly a decade, Saba worked to improve his craft. “I needed more content, so I learned a song a week,” explained Saba. “One song a week, 52 weeks in a year, for nine years, is a lot of songs.” Though he is an accomplished cover artist, Saba started by playing original music. He continues to create and perform original rock, progressive, psychedelic, alternative and fusion songs. “So far, I have written and recorded 13 albums with six different bands,” said Saba. “I still write original songs, and I am preparing to record a new original solo album.” Saba welcomes participation at his shows and encourages customers to create custom player lists from his cover list. The list includes songs ranging from the ‘50s through the ‘90s. “I love the interaction responding to the audience’s requests,” stated Saba. “It is good for breaking the ice. This is what earned
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me the nickname ‘The Human Jukebox.’” Saba’s road to success has not been without challenges. Music helped to form his teenage identity, but Saba struggled to maintain it in his 20s through unhealthy habits. Despite the obstacles he has faced, Saba maintains a positive outlook. “Music also gave me a form of expression for me to share my truth, struggles, hopes and fears, but it made me uncomfortable to be so vulnerable at times,” shared Saba. “It was only many years later that I discovered that vulnerabilities are not weaknesses.” To get his start in the music industry, Saba played a lot of free shows and charity shows. The jobs helped him gain exposure and experience, but did little to help financially. Saba was forced to diversify his skill set to survive as an entertainer. “I am not just a musician,” explained Saba. “I am a producer, booking agent, promoter, graphic designer, social media marketer, sound man and so on and so forth. I am my own boss, and I love it. I am only limited by what I say yes or no to.” Saba incorporates technology to promote his brand and to reach a wider audience through various forms of media. He runs a self-titled website, has a Facebook page and a ReverbNation page, which highlights his original music. “I started a weekly live-streaming broadcast from my Facebook music page: ‘Casey Saba Music,’” said Saba. “The show is called ‘Coffee Table Concerts.’ I usually live stream on a Tuesday night from 7-9 p.m. from the couch in my living room, just me and my acoustic guitar.” CONFIDENCE
continued from pg. 4 always take away from it.” Jeff Mickey, professor of sculpture, offered advice on how to receive criticism as an artist. “The answer is to be persistent, improve your practice and be willing to spend the time it takes to know yourself and your
person better,” shared Wright. “If you understand their musical tastes or what certain musical genres mean to them, you don’t have to judge them. You can actually use it as a way to get to know them. So, I’m very much against music shaming in any way, but instead I think we should use music as a way to get to know each other and build community versus using it as something that divides us into cliques.” Overcoming the habit of music shaming requires personal responsibility, according to Wright. “Listen to various types of music,” shared Wright. “Listen to music that you’re not familiar with.” Wright feels that people are narrowing their horizons by confining themselves to their own music. “I think part of what has maybe caused some rise with musical judgments or musical shaming is that everybody has an MP3 player now in their phone and cordless headphones,” expressed Wright. Exposing themselves to a wide range of music might help people overcome the problem of music shaming. “If personally you define your musical interests very narrowly, you never get exposed to this wealth of other music out there,” explained Wright. “And especially in today’s technological climate where music from all around the world is more accessible than it’s ever been, I think we should use that to explore music, not to judge others based on music.”
Casey Saba, singer, guitarist and alumnus, earned the nickname “The Human Jukebox” after learning 580 songs by 230 bands. Courtesy of Casey Saba According to Saba, past guests on his show include Dr. Joseph Burns, professor of communication and former Impaired Faculties band member, and Adam Pearce, vocalist and lead guitarist. Beyond monitors and video cameras, Saba values connecting with his fans on a more personal level. “I love seeing people in person at the shows,” shared Saba. “I love eye contact or a sincere smile or a genuine boisterous laugh. I love catching up with people afterwards. I like to ask questions. Connection. I try to share things with the people who are nice enough to come to my shows and they share with me.” Saba will play at Blackened Brew in Hammond on April 5.
work better,” explained Mickey. “It takes time and effort to become an expert at anything you choose to do seriously. If you have a passion for something, follow that passion. The work will seem less like work, and your level of satisfaction will be high.” According to Sipiorski, desire is necessary. “You have to have that desire, and that’s
the one thing a teacher can’t give you is the desire to be confident in something,” said Sipiorski. “That comes from the person, and if the person has that desire, you can’t stop ‘em. I’ve never had anybody who’s had confidence or felt like they could do something, even if they weren’t great at it, and not succeed. So, if you can learn to believe in yourself, I think that’s what it takes.”
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International Sports: Caber Toss
After successfully holding the caber and taking a few strides forward, the athlete tosses the caber into the air in hopes of a good landing. Caber tossing was one of the several sports played at the Louisiana Highland Games and Celtic Festival. JACOB SUMMERVILLE/THE LION’S ROAR
At the Louisiana Highland Games and Celtic Festival, an athlete throws the caber during the competition. For the event, a 21-foot caber that weighed 110 pounds was used. JACOB SUMMERVILLE/THE LION’S ROAR JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER
As one of several traditional Celtic games, caber tossing tests athletes’ strength, balance and coordination. Caber tossing originated in Scotland, and although the exact date of origin is unknown, an article by Collins dictionary cites “tossing of ye barr” to be first mentioned in 1574 at a military meet. At these meetings, different clans would compete against
each other in feats of strength. The word “caber” derives from the Gaelic term “cabar” or “kaber,” which means “wooden beam.” The sport is played with a wooden pole ranging from 16-22 foot tall and between 100-180 pounds. One end is curved off so that the thrower has a better grip. The thrower has an assistant help them stand the pole perpendicular to the ground. Once the thrower can hold the pole, they can begin to carry out their toss. For an ideal toss, the thrower will pick up the pole from the bottom, take several steps forward, thrust the beam up and hope that once the pole lands, the curvedoff side is now opposite of the thrower. The objective of caber tossing is not for distance but for accuracy. The pole starts in a 6 o’clock position, where at the moment it is being thrown, the end of the pole that the thrower is holding faces the thrower. A perfect toss consists of the pole flipping in the air and for the curved-off side to face perfectly away from the thrower. This is called a 12 o’clock toss. Throws that are not perfect have terms such as 3 o’clock and 10 o’clock, which are used to describe the angle of the caber’s landing. Another common way of recording a throw is to use specific degrees. In the present day, caber tossing is played most notably at the Highland Games, a localized series of competitions held across the world. The Louisiana Highland Games and Celtic Festival took place from March 30-31 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Along with the caber toss, other athletic events
included the Clachneart, weight throw, sheaf toss and weight toss. Julie Wiggers, chief of games for the LHGCF, explained that the Louisiana Highland Games started in 1999 in Jackson. The title for the games changed to Swamp Celts in the 2000s but changed to its current name in 2016. Wiggers shared that practice events are held by the LHCCF, and the Texas Celtic Athletic Association judges the games. “They’re the responsible party, but then at the same time, we do train people to do this,” said Wiggers. “A lot of the athletes that are here compete all over the United States, and this is a sanctioned event, which means that the scores that they get carry nationally.” Rick Thompson, an athlete who competed in this year’s Louisiana Highland Games, attempted the caber toss for the first time. He explained that he prepared for the games with weight training, but more specifically, he watched videos of the caber toss to familiarize himself with the form. Even without prior experience with the sport, Thompson expressed that he enjoyed playing. “It’s a lot more loose and more relaxed,” said Thompson. “I think the atmosphere is less competitive than other sports, a lot more people just having fun.” Thompson recommended anyone who is interested in trying the caber toss to jump into the process. Thompson shared, “Come to a competition just to get your feet wet and see if it’s something you’re interested in.”
Dating takes a page from the playbook ZACHARY ARAKI ASSISTANT EDITOR
Beyond balancing academics and sports, athletes’ schedules can find room for managing a social life, including dating. Anna Watkins, a senior psychology major, met Cole Stevens, a senior chemistry major on the rugby club, at Loranger High School, and they began dating in April of 2014. Watkins discussed the scheduling difficulty of dating an athlete. “We both are full-time students, work two jobs and are involved in extracurriculars and on-campus organizations,” said Watkins. “The athletic schedule is especially demanding because of its competitive nature, and he tends to prioritize rugby within the top few to-do’s of his day-today schedule.” Jenna Bordelon, a junior nursing major, started dating Carlisle Koestler, a senior pitcher, in March of 2017 after meeting through a mutual friend on the baseball team. For Bordelon, time conflicts do not present much trouble. “Although his baseball schedule can be a lot sometimes, I also am very busy with school, work and being in a sorority, so it works out really well,” shared Bordelon. “On weekends when he travels with the team, I use that time to do homework or study or even go home to see my family. Sometimes games and practices will interfere with events, but that doesn’t interfere with our relationship one bit. I go to most of the home baseball games, and we get to see each other after the game is over.” Although Watkins is familiar with sports, playing softball in high school and competing on
Theta Phi Alpha fraternity’s intramural teams, rugby’s rules were hard to understand. Besides knowing the sport, watching Stevens compete worried Watkins. “The hardest part is watching him play this high contact sport with no protection on his person,” explained Watkins. “In football, he wore a helmet and pads, but rugby is the same intensity and roughness but without the protection. I hate seeing him out there tackling and getting tackled up, and I often worry that he will break a bone or get a concussion.” From having two older brothers who played baseball to being involved in softball, track, cross country and cheerleading in high school, Bordelon is no stranger to sports. “I understand the reason for all of the long practices, early morning workouts and weekends away from family,” expressed Bordelon. According to Bordelon, not many differences distinguish dating an athlete or a non-athlete though baseball’s summer format can pose a challenge. “A lot of the baseball players will go play summer ball out of state,” shared Bordelon. “I personally know how hard this is when your boyfriend leaves for months, and you don’t know a certain date on when he will return. That is something that I usually don’t see with someone dating a non-athlete. I also see most couples hanging out every weekend, but sometimes I don’t get to do that during the season when the team has a weekend series out of state.” Watkins has never dated a non-athlete, but her friends have indicated differences. “A lot of my friends point
out that my guy is very intense, intimidating and driven in comparison to their guys, and I would definitely credit that to his lifetime of competitive sports,” stated Watkins. Regardless of any trouble or difficulties that can arise while dating an athlete, the experience can be rewarding. “The thing I like most about dating a baseball player would be sitting with all of the other players’ girlfriends at most of the games and cheering on our Carlisle Koestler, a senior pitcher, and Jenna Bordelon, a junior nursing major, pose for a picture in Friendship Circle. They began dating about two years ago and have managed the time commitments of athletics. ZACHARY ARAKI/THE LION’S ROAR favorite team,” said Bordelon.
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Finding space for the stage, the track and the classroom
ZACHARY ARAKI ASSISTANT EDITOR
Jacquelyn Walker, a sophomore athletic training major, aims for success whether running at a meeting, competing on a stage or studying for a test. A track scholarship, the athletic training program and warmer weather brought Walker from Jefferson City, Missouri to the university. “It was an adjustment at first knowing I can’t just go home anytime I want, but the track team made me feel at home immediately,” expressed Walker. Walker competes as a hurdler for the track and field team. At the “Tulane Early Bird Twilight” in 2018, she placed second in the 400-meter hurdles. Walker shared how she became involved in track and field. “I played about every sport as a kid, but track was always my favorite and the one I was best at,” shared Walker. “I competed in my first meet in fourth grade.” Kyleigh Genco, a sophomore athletic training major, met Walker through the athletic training program. “She is truly compassionate about anything and everything she does,” explained Genco. “She carries herself with pride, and that’s something I respect about her. Being a collegiate student-athlete is definitely a challenge, and she makes it look so easy. You never hear one negative thing come out of her mouth no matter how bad of a day she’s had.” Last semester, Walker competed in the Miss Southeastern Louisiana University pageant. She described participating in it as an amazing experience. “It was my first pageant I had ever done, and once we started
rehearsals for it, I knew it wouldn’t be my last,” stated Walker. “I made amazing friendships and learned so much.” For the pageant’s talent portion, Walker showed off her vocal abilities. “I’ve been singing my entire life,” said Walker. “I was in my first theatre production singing at the age of 4. Music is a big part of our family, so it just happened naturally, and I love performing.” Currently, Walker holds the Miss Title Town crown for Maryville, Missouri. “Competing for Miss Title Town was a blast,” said Walker. “I met the sweetest girls and really just had fun with it. It was my second pageant, so I was a little more relaxed because I knew what to expect and what the process was.” Walker discussed what pageantry offers. “I had such a good time competing for Miss Southeastern, and I feel that pageants really build life skills that you can’t get anywhere else, especially when it comes to the interview process and on-stage question,” shared Walker. For all of Walker’s accomplishments, Genco described her as being down-to-earth. “You would never know she has all of these talents and crowns unless you’ve been around her long enough,” stated Genco. “She never once brags about herself, which she should because she’s awesome. Although being Miss Title Town and a collegiate athlete are both honors in their own right, she is a caring, fun-loving individual.” Walker plans to continue competing in pageants and wants to hold a state title. Academically, she aims to enter chiropractic school after graduation. Walker said, “It has always been an interesting field of work to me, and I believe it will help me be more marketable to professional or big
college sports teams to have my ATC and Doctor of Chiropractic.” Though handling academics, pageantry and athletics can stress a schedule, Walker tries to prioritize. “School always comes first,” shared Walker. “My teachers, coaches and pageant directors are all very helpful and understanding of everything on my plate, and they’re very encouraging of me ‘doing it all.’” Pursuing excellence in each of the three fields requires drive. “I have such passion and love for all of these things and an amazing support system from my family, friends and team,” expressed Walker.
up, he wants you full speed doing what you can to make the plays and help the team. We go by three rules: to protect the team, be on time and no whining or complaining.” Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, a senior linebacker, shared how his character and attitude have improved due to Scelfo. “He’s helped me become a better man,” said AdeyemniBerglund. “He’s helped me become more responsible and more accountable for things in my life, whether that be the little things. He has a saying, ‘The way we do small things, the way we do all things,’ and it’s really helpful whether you just woke up and have to make your bed in the morning, or you have a test, and you have to study and be prepared.” In the future, Scelfo hopes to see a rise in fan attendance to support the team at home games. “I always feel the home crowd gives us such a huge advantage,” stated Scelfo. “We signed 21 high school players this year, and 20 of them are right here from
Scelfo reflected on the true importance of coaching in any sport. “Coaching is coaching, and players want to know that you care about them,” expressed Scelfo.
Miss Title Town Jacquelyn Walker, a sophomore athletic training major, helps set up a table for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. ZACHARY ARAKI/THE LION’S ROAR
Scelfo’s journey of coaching football JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE STAFF REPORTER
With over 30 years of coaching experience, Frank Scelfo was hired in January of 2018 to become the university’s 16th head coach of football. Beginning his second year at the helm of Lions football, Scelfo’s coaching career extends beyond his time with the university. “This will be my 37th year,” said Scelfo. “I been at every level. I started coaching at junior high. I coached in the NFL and everything in between from high school to junior college, Division I, power five group and now at the FCS level.” For Scelfo, family led to his passion for football and to his pursuit of a career in the sport. “My dad was a coach,” shared Scelfo. “I grew up in the coaching community, and I was at practice from the time I could walk. I was either at a football practice or a baseball practice or basketball
practice. That’s just what we did as we had eight kids growing up.” Throughout his tenure as a coach, Scelfo has made it a point to keep his players on the track to success. “We don’t ask them to be the best at whatever they’re going to be in comparison to others,” explained Scelfo. “We just ask them to be the best they can be. If they’re the best that they can be every day, they are going to prepare. That’s whether it’s in the classrooms, on campus or out here in competition on the field. Just be the best that you can be, and every day, go attack the day like that, and you’re going to be surprised at the end results you’re going to get.” Bransen Schwebel, a senior tight end, enjoys Scelfo’s tendency to connect with his players. “He’s a players’ coach,” stated Schwebel. “He loves interacting with all of us, and you can go in his office and ask him questions. He’s always there for you and loves to talk to each of us. Even if you mess
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Frank Scelfo, head coach of football, teaches his players various plays at practice. The football team looks to build off of its 4-7 overall record from last season. Scelfo joined the Lions in 2018 following over 30 years of experience coaching the sport. JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE/THE LION’S ROAR southeastern Louisiana. People have to realize Strawberry Stadium on a Saturday night can be electric. We have a great product for our fans and the university. It’s a great atmosphere, and it’s fun.”
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continued from pg. 1 to lead people on and then just drop them without saying something like, ‘I’m not into you,’” stated Lanzetta. “I think you should have the courtesy to say that.” Lanzetta discussed a problem he experienced with dating. “Dating can be confusing because it’s just hard to find the perfect person without getting yourself hurt over and over again,” shared Lanzetta. Coming to college may also teach someone new things about dating. Price said, “Coming to college affects relationships because there is a lot more
freedom, and I think that people tend to go their different ways when they are introduced to this.” While the college environment can offer more freedom, D’Marcus Hills, a sophomore psychology major, believes it also has drawbacks. “You’re always seeing people on campus that you may have talked to or may have gotten their number and something went down,” expressed Hills. “So, that can be kind of awkward when coming to college.” Hills finds rules about messaging to be confusing. “Dating can be confusing because of the double text rule, the ‘How long you should wait to reply’ rule, or even if you should
“You want them to reach their maximum ability and to be able to do the things that they want to be able to do. They have goals and dreams too, so we want to try to help them realize that.”
text or call a girl after you get their number because I think they prefer if you don’t,” said Hills. Despite the confusion that modern dating can cause, dating trends can challenge ideals or provide lessons. “It’s important to not lose yourself in it, and to not throw yourself in it, most importantly to keep your friends first,” said Price. Lanzetta believes dating trends differ according to person. “It works person to person, and dating trends are different for each person you meet, and you have to be able to find the right one,” explained Lanzetta.
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Join a committee, change a community
ZACHARY ARAKI Assistant Editor
Through six committees, the Hammond Downtown Development District provides an opportunity for anyone to participate in decisions concerning their community. The DDD includes the design committee, merchant committee, farmers market committee, revolving loan committee, events committee and residential committee. The merchant and farmers market committees began in 2018, and the events and residential committees were launched this year. “The way the DDD works is all ideas and projects come from our committees,” said Chelsea Tallo, executive director of the DDD. “They pick the projects, do the research, make the plan and then present it to the board for approval and funding. So really, these committees contribute to most of the DDD success.” Each committee serves its community. The design committee oversees construction in the district outside of the Hammond Historic District’s jurisdiction, pavilion projects, completion of Hanson Crossing, landscape improvements and addition of parkings lots or sidewalks.
Amanda Fekete sells produce for the Joe Fekete Family Farm at Downtown Development District’s weekly farmers market. The farmers market committee handles music and activities for the event every Saturday. Zachary Araki/The Lion’s Roar The merchant committee handles plans to alleviate traffic from food and beverage delivery trucks through the creation of delivery stops. It also surveys business owners on the possibility of changing the downtown food trucks ordinance and makes recommendations for changes to the barbecue challenge. The farmers market committee contributes to the music and activities at the farmers market that is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on West Thomas Street. It also reversed an ordinance and
allowed the sale of farm animals at the market. The revolving loan committee reviews and approves applications for the DDD’s low interest loan up to $75,000 for business and property owners. The events committee will make decisions on all DDD events and approve details such as payout, funding, posters and entertainment for those events. The residential committee is composed of local home and apartment renters and owners advocating for residents. Pierre Theriot, board
chairman of DDD, joined the design committee around 2000 and became a board member in 2012. As a member of Holly and Smith Architects, Theriot joined DDD through the firm and its owners Michael Holly and Jeffrey Smith. “Historically, our firm has been very involved in the revitalization of downtown,” shared Theriot. “Both Michael and Jeffrey have also been on the Downtown Development Board. Jeffrey actually formed the design committee in the same year that I joined it, pretty
much straight out of school, and he brought me on, and I’ve been on it ever since. It’s an architect thing. As you can see, downtown is very nice now. It hasn’t always been that way, and it’s taken a lot of effort.” All committee meetings are open to the public, and dates and times are posted on the DDD website. “If someone wants to sit in a committee seat, they should contact the DDD,” stated Tallo. “There are guidelines for each committee, but we’ll make sure everyone that wants to be
involved in downtown has some sort of opportunity to do so.” Tallo encouraged people to join a committee to become involved in their community. “Downtown is the heart of the city, so naturally people have a ton of great ideas on how to make it better or things they want to see changed,” said Tallo. “Instead of wishing for change, make it happen. If you want to actively make a difference in your community, there is no better way than to get involved. These committees also get to see tax dollars at work. They decided what projects the DDD spends their money on.” The DDD is recruiting for the residential and events committees. In January, the DDD evaluates committee members and asks who wishes to continue serving before their terms end at the end of February and the next one begins on March 1. “Our committee members are the backbone of the DDD and really get to decide the direction of the DDD,” explained Tallo. “I encourage anyone who wants to be involved, wants to add something impressive to their resume or wants to make a difference to join a DDD committee. It’s a small one to two hour a month commitment that makes a big difference.”
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Roosevelt White, a freshman art major, reads “The Manchac Review” at the Writing Center. The creative magazine is published annually, and students with any major can submit their applications. Prakriti Adhikari/The Lion’s Roar
A desire for getting published PRAKRITI ADHIKARI Staff Reporter
Students interested in creative writing can have their articles published through the university’s annual journal. “The Manchac Review” showcases works from students across campus in three main genres: fiction, poetry and drama. Editor of “The Manchac Review” Samantha Reine, a graduate student in English, explained that photography and music pieces are also accepted to be published online. “What we like to publish is anything from poetry to flash fiction,” said Reine. “We do short stories. We also do photography, and we also like to publish personal pieces of music, but we cannot put that in the physical journal. So, we publish it online.” Applications are accepted all year. Students from any major can submit their applications. “They don’t have to be an English major, which a lot of students believed that they had to be an English major to submit, and you don’t have to be,” said Reine. “You can be a music major, an art major, a history major that just GHOSTING
continued from pg. 3 and you most likely continue to reach out to them in hopes they will respond back. Ghosting is not OK. If you create a relationship with someone or lead on someone, they deserve enough respect to know the truth. It is not that hard to tell someone how you really feel about them and what is going on in your brain. Honesty is always the best policy, and if you simply are not
decided to write a poem or decided to draw one day.” Editors for the magazine are appointed by the director of the Writing Center, and they are responsible for proofreading and editing the submitted pieces. The journal is published under the Department of English. Submissions for the journal can be made either online through “The Manchac Review” page on the university website or by emailing manchacreview@selu. edu. Students’ works are judged on quality, content, creativity and originality. The editors do not want submissions to include bigotry or bullying. “I do try to stay away from anything that’s gonna be racist or political,” explained Reine. “I am perfectly fine with poetry that may talk about how racism is a problem, or it’s a situation. But as far as someone writing something racist or something harmful or anything like bullying, any cussing or cursing, I stay far from that.” After a submission is made, the editorial team sends an email confirming the submission and lets students know whether or not their submissions are accepted. Accepted applicants are requested
to complete a submission form at the Writing Center. During the editing process, the author will be informed about the edits made including spelling errors. Reine explained some of the editing processes. “With poetry, we do have to be careful sometimes because people will intentionally do things,” said Reine. “So, you always wanna make sure that you ask all the questions so that if they intentionally do something, you don’t take it out from the poem. As far as short stories or flash fiction pieces, we want to make sure that it makes sense, that it’s not some confusing mess, and we’ll ask questions. They’ll answer.” Reine encouraged students to submit their applications. “It’s a great opportunity to get yourself published,” said Reine. “It looks great on an application to say that we have things published. Even if we tell them ‘Sorry, this is not what we are looking for,’ keep submitting, keep trying because any English teacher, especially the creative writing teachers, are going to tell you that they submit to journals all the time and are denied, but you can’t let things like that stop you.”
feeling into someone, then you should just be honest with them. Because I have been in a relationship for three years, I am not the most experienced with this dating trend. I know that with media outlets like Tinder, Bumble and Snapchat, it is so common these days. The most important thing is to stop searching for answers that you do not have. That person you thought you knew may have changed, and it probably does not feel the best, but beating yourself up about
questions you cannot answer will not help you feel better. They did something to you that sucks and something no one wants to go through, but there is always someone else out there that will pop up in your life or maybe in your notifications. None of the excuses they give you will ever seem good enough. There is never a good reason to ghost someone, but if it does happen to you, learn something from it. Everyone is brought into your life for a specific purpose, so do something good for yourself.
The Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize and distinguish women in the community for their achievements through the annual Annie Awards. The awards luncheon is scheduled for Friday, June 14 in the Student Union Ballroom. Dr. Kay Maurin, committee chairman of the Annie Awards, explained the purpose of the luncheon. Maurin said, “The Annie Awards, named in honor of Dr. Ann Ferguson, who was a longtime member of Southeastern’s faculty and very involved in the Hammond community, recognizes women from the greater Hammond region who exhibit excellence in their careers and community.” The Annie Awards were established in 1998 to honor the late Ferguson. Her 24 years at the university began in 1977. She served in leadership roles such as president of the Louisiana Association of Developmental Education, vice president of the National Association of Developmental Education, head of the College of Basic Studies’ Developmental Education Department and head of the Junior Division for all entering freshman and transfer students. Ferguson continued working up to two months before her passing.
Beyond memories, her name lives on in an endowed scholarship and awards. Past recipients include Grace Bennett Gasaway, a judge on the City Court of Hammond, in 1999, Bernadette Kemp, vice president in community relations for First Guaranty Bank, in 2016, and Karen Pfeifer, co-owner of the seafood restaurant Middendorf’s, in 2017 among others. Erin Cowser, executive director of public and governmental affairs at the university, received the award in 2018. She shared what it felt like to be a recipient. “It is truly an honor to be listed among so many accomplished and honorable women – some vibrant leaders and others quiet heroes,” expressed Cowser. “To be recognized for doing what comes naturally – giving back to the community and career that have given me so much – is remarkable.” Maurin discussed the significance of recognizing women like Cowser in leadership. “These women are certainly making significant positive marks in our community,” stated Maurin. “It’s important to recognize them as role models and to also make sure that the faces that represent leadership are diverse.” At this year’s luncheon, Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, will serve as the featured speaker. “She is a physician, a public
health policy expert, an involved community member, a wife and a mother of five children,” shared Maurin. “She works daily to improve the lives of Louisianans through better health and health care. She exemplifies all aspects of the Annie Awards, and we are thrilled to have her as our keynote speaker.” According to Cowser, the awards luncheon serves to highlight women’s achievements. “Oftentimes, women are apt to heap praise on others, but rarely do they shine the spotlight on their own accomplishments,” said Cowser. “The Annie Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions made by so many deserving women.” The deadline for nominations is April 5. The nomination form can be found on the Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce’s website. When looking at applicants, three primary qualifications are examined. “The ideal candidates are residents of the greater Hammond area, have made significant contributions in their career fields, actively participate and contribute in community events and initiatives, and overall display a servant’s heart,” explained Maurin. “The ideal applicant strives every day to give their best to their career and their community and is a role model to others.”