The Lion's Roar 04/16/2019

HAMMOND, LA

APRIL 16, 2019

S O U T H E A S T E R N L O U I S IA NA U N I V E R S I T Y

‘Strawberry Jubilee’ is here

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ERICA WELTER STAFF REPORTER

The Campus Activities Board invites students to enjoy its 39th annual spring tradition: “Strawberry Jubilee.”

The celebration will include food, games, music and giveaways and is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the War Memorial Student Union Park.

“CAB is going all out for this year’s ‘Strawberry Jubilee,’” shared Megan Blomquist, a senior management major and student event manager for CAB. “The theme is ‘Camp CAB,’ so we will be turning the Student Union Park into a summer camp.”

Over 30 student clubs and organizations are expected to participate through table promotions, food sales or activities. Each participating group is asked to provide a different food item or activity within the “Camp CAB” theme.

CAB sponsored activities will include Mobile Axe Throwing, a game in which students are given the chance to throw real

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axes. There will also be a bow and arrow game. Participants will compete to win this year’s “Strawberry Jubilee” T-shirt.

Other attractions will include a friendship bracelet making station, ball knockers, a potato sack race and a 62-foot-long obstacle course. Picnic blankets and hammocks will be set up for students to use during the event.

CAB first sponsored the event in 1980. Each year, a different theme is chosen, but red beans and rice is always included in the menu.

Last year, the theme was “Down Da Bayou.” CAB served crawfish and encouraged participating groups serving food to bring Cajun cuisine.

“This year is different because of our ‘Camp CAB’ theme and our vast selection of activities,” stated Blomquist. “This may be the biggest ‘Strawberry Jubilee’ Southeastern has ever seen.”

Blomquist described the event as a great opportunity for students to relieve tension and enjoy their college experience.

“The goal of our event is to gather as many organizations and students as

possible t o ‘Strawberry Jubilee’ for a time to take a break, play games, eat free food, and be outside,” said Blomquist.

“We hope this event allows students to see more of what Southeastern has “ I t to offer and creates school sounds pride.” c h e e s y, Blomquist’s favorite part of but it’s a very the event is working with her rewarding feeling when we all coworkers to organize it. come together and put on such a

massive event,” s a i d Blomquist. “I am also really, really, really looking forward to all the strawberries.”

CAB welcomes all students to attend.

“There is something for everyone at this year’s ‘Strawberry Jubilee,’” stated Blomquist. “Anyone who enjoys free food, especially chocolate fondue, and crazy experiences, like throwing axes, should attend.”

Yoga event benefits Hammond cancer center

Quinn Boudreaux, a sophomore social studies education major, uses a laptop to take notes in his political science 201 class. Students who use laptops have shared that it helps to keep up with fast-pace lectures. JACOB SUMMERVILLE/THE LION’S ROAR

Do laptops hinder or help students?

JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER

A keyboard and a screen allow students to either keep up with the lecture or become distracted by the technology.

In addition to the students’ choice of note taking, instructors have seen the effects of computers in the classroom, both for their use during instruction and the students’ usage.

Carly Woodard, a senior nursing major, has used a laptop to take notes in all of her classes.

Although Woodard enjoys taking notes on her computer, she explained that instructors who do not allow laptops send a mixed message.

“In some of the classes,

we’ve been asked not to use a laptop, and yet, we’re asked to stay up-to-date on the newest medical technologies,” shared Woodard. “So, I think that you’re asking six of one, half a dozen of the other and calling them different things. I think that’s frustrating for sure.”

In the upper-level nursing classes, Woodard discussed that the fast-paced nature of the lectures makes laptop usage beneficial.

“They may say a term that we have never heard in our lives that is vital to what we are learning,” said Woodard.

“Boom, slide the page over, Google, got it, back – now I’m in. I know what you’re talking about. We can move on. I didn’t

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Breanna Barzenick, co-owner and instructor of Downtown Yoga, discusses “Geaux Yoga” with Erica Kelt, Northshore director of development for the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. The event is intended to benefit cancer patients and their families. ERICA WELTER/THE LION’S ROAR ERICA WELTER STAFF REPORTER

Downtown Yoga is partnering with the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond to present “Geaux Yoga,” an event benefiting cancer patients and their families.

The event will kick off with a morning yoga class hosted by Downtown Yoga at Cate Square Park on April 22 at 9 a.m.

Brenna Barzenick, co-owner and instructor at Downtown Yoga, encourages anyone interested to attend the class.

Anyone wanting to participate should be able to lower themselves to the ground and stand back up.

“Definitely bring a mat,” said Barzenick.

“It’s open to all ages, all shapes and sizes, and zero experience is required. It’ll be a class that is easily accessible to all levels, from someone who has never practiced yoga before to someone who practices yoga every day.”

Erica Kelt, Northshore director of development for the Mary Bird Perkins

Cancer Center, explained that the event will continue after the class with live entertainment and activities.

“There will be music,” shared Kelt.

“There’s food. Cate Street Seafood Station is doing food, Smoothie King, Big Squeezy.

We’ll have Geaux Chiro out there doing chair massages. We’ll obviously have our skin screenings going on, and we’ll have kids’ activities from the Discovery Center.”

“Geaux Yoga” will benefit local patients.

“100% of the funds raised stay in the area and benefit patients and services here at the Hammond Center,” stated Kelt.

“Some of those include our free community screenings, which we offer.”

The center raises funds to provide for expenses that insurance does not cover, such as gas for transportation costs.

“Our patient assistance programs do whatever we can to make sure that a patient has the best chance of completing their treatment and therefore the best chance of survival,” said Kelt.

Funds also support nutritional

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supplements for patients and the center’s social worker and dietitian.

“Every patient meets with them to make sure they’re eating what they’re supposed to, and then, from the social worker perspective, their emotional state, their family, anybody who’s involved, that we’re providing comprehensive care for them,” explained Kelt.

Barzenick and Britni Serou, co-owner of Downtown Yoga, have made philanthropy part of their business.

“We, as Downtown Yoga, are very involved in the community and big supporters of fundraising events for important causes,” shared Barzenick. “We partner with Paris Parker Aveda Institute twice a year, once for breast cancer research fund and one for coastal conservation.”

A general admission ticket is $25 in advance and $35 at the event. VIP tickets are $100 and come with a yoga mat, a ‘swag bag’ and a reserve spot in the front.

Tickets may be purchased online through MaryBird.org/yoga.

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The Lionʼs Roar | CAMPUS LIFE

Students pursue jobs after graduation

Kim Readlinger, career counselor for the Office of Career Services, talks to students about the importance of being prepared for post-graduation opportunities.

Students, alumni and professors may find that getting into the job market takes hard work. JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE/THE LION’S ROAR JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE STAFF REPORTER

Finding a job after earning a college degree can require patience and preparation.

Victor Betancourt, a senior art major, found it is necessary for graduates to weigh all their options before choosing the job

that is the best fit for them.

“I did an internship in New Orleans, and I was offered a position,” said Betancourt. “But right now, I’m actually looking for a job just to see what’s out there before I accept it. I don’t want to take the first thing that comes to me and feel undervalued.”

Dr. Marc Settembrino, an

assistant professor of sociology, experienced trouble while applying for jobs as he finished his doctorate at the University of Central Florida.

In his search, Settembrino applied to 70 out-of-state jobs.

“A lot of people would ask me, ‘Why don’t you just get a job here in your home town?’”

shared Settembrino. “And I was like, ‘Well, for what I want to do, that’s not available for me to do that here.’ The advice I give to students often is instead of settling for any job to be closer to home, students should go out and find the job they want.”

Jennifer Whisenhunt, an alumna and an academic advisor

for the Center of Student Excellence, shared how the Office of Career Services helped pave the way for her first fulltime position with a master’s degree in communication.

“When I graduated, I started putting in resumes everywhere as I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do with communication just yet,” explained Whisenhunt. “I started looking on Southeastern’s career site that was called e-recruiting, which I think is now called LionHire through our career services office. I saw a posting for an organization called Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, and I applied for the administrative coordinator position.”

Whisenhunt went back to school in order to receive a second master’s degree in counseling and made interpersonal connections that helped her earn her dream job.

“I had originally applied for my current position as academic advisor several years ago but did not meet the criteria the job required,” discussed Whisenhunt.

“When I saw the job reposted, I immediately called my supervisor and knew I had to go for it. Getting the job was easier for me because of the built-in internship component of the master’s program. Southeastern has become more involved with

incorporating internships at both the master’s and bachelor’s level curricula.”

One option after the undergraduate years is to obtain a graduate assistant’s position in order to further their education.

“I worked with admissions for a couple of years, so I knew about the graduate assistant’s job as it became available,” shared Austin Rogers, a senior management and marketing major. “With that, I started doing the interview process and filled out the application. It was one of the ideal jobs that I really wanted when I became an orientation leader in 2015.”

Kenneth Ridgedell, director for the Office of Career Services, expressed that students should aim to appeal to their future employer by being well-rounded and ready for options that may open up after graduation.

Ridgedell said, “The ideal student is someone who comes into college as a freshman and sophomore and realizes that in order for me to prepare myself for getting an internship or eventually a job after graduation, I need to be thinking about what can I add to my resume and what skills do I have to offer. My advice is to get started early and take advantage of the four years and expand your repertoire of activities and experiences.”

Why we change our goals as we get older ERICA WELTER STAFF REPORTER

A person’s goals tend to change as they mature, and the dreams of their childhood give way to more realistic and attainable ideas.

“I wanted to be a writer, zoologist or secret agent,” said Callie Icenogle, a senior English major.

Though Icenogle’s ambitions no longer include becoming a zoologist or a secret agent, she hopes to become a counselor and incorporate writing as a method of therapy.

“I still love writing and have book ideas, but the longer I’ve been around, the more I want to focus on encouraging people and helping them overcome fear, insecurity and depression hence the counseling,” shared Icenogle.

Dr. Susan Coats, head of the Department of Psychology, believes growing up is all about change.

“Brains literally change as we grow,” said Coats. “So does our body of knowledge and experiences, and our sense of self changes, our bodies change.”

Dr. Alexandra Freund, professor of psychology and chair of developmental psychology at the

University of Zurich, studies motivation across life spans and lifelong learning. According to her research brief, people form age-related goals based upon social norms and expectations as well as personal experiences and values.

In an article titled “Age-Differential Motivational Consequences of Optimization Versus Compensation Focus in Younger and Older Adults,” Freund argued that young adults focus on gains and performance, while older adults set goals to counteract losses.

College students, concerned with gaining knowledge and improving performance, provide glimpses into why people change their goals over time.

Morgan Hebert, a sophomore English major, wanted to be a veterinarian when she was a child. She described why she changed her mind.

“I’m more realistic,” Hebert. “I love animals but wouldn’t be able to do half the things vets do. The paths I’m walking down are pushing me to grow in ways I never thought I could. I feel like I’m finding myself more and more every day through my degree and the experiences I’m chasing in life.”

Icenogle felt pressured from relatives when choosing her career path.

Prashant Basnet, a sophomore informational technology major, talks about goals with fellow sophomores Shawn Lama, a computer science and mathematics double major, Nikita Thapaliya, Alish Dhamala and Bishwa Bista, computer science majors. ERICA WELTER/THE LION’S ROAR “I will admit, telling my relatives that I wanted more receptive of counseling. Yet, I would’ve to be a writer did lead to some discouragement still chosen counseling, regardless of their and warnings that I wouldn’t be able to make writing a career,” said Icenogle. “They’re a little see GOALS, pg. 7

ZACHARY ARAKI ASSISTANT EDITOR

For certain destinations, the arrival of spring break means a greater effort to maintain safety.

Panama City Beach, Florida implemented ordinances in response to the influx of spring break visitors. Some of the laws were enforced from March 1-31.

The university’s spring break is scheduled from April 19-26.

According to the ordinance in Panama City beach, during March, no alcoholic or intoxicating beverage can be served or sold between 2-7 a.m. It is also unlawful to possess or consume any alcoholic beverage on sandy beaches. However, alcohol is allowed in controlled spaces including patio and pool decks. Consumption or possession of an open container of any alcoholic beverage in commercial parking lots is prohibited unless the parking lot is both under surveillance and control by the

associated business.

Open house parties, parking in a closed business parking lot, overnight scooter rentals, metal shovels on the beach, holes in the sand deeper than two feet, and parking on an unmarked or unpaved portion of a right of way after a half hour past sunset, are prohibited. Climbing, jumping, spitting and throwing to or from a balcony is illegal.

As worded in the ordinances, these actions were in response to spring break visitors and subsequent behavior such as public urination, significant littering, fights and disorderly conduct and concerns from local residents.

Larsen Glover, a junior nursing major, disagreed with the efficacy of certain rules such as the ban on selling alcohol between 2-7 a.m.

“Most people that go are underage anyway, so they’re bringing their own alcohol,” said Glover. “So, not selling it after 2 a.m., they have it anyway already.”

Jebarri Cumberbatch, a junior kinesiology major, believes the laws were important to implement.

“Spring break is a very big thing, especially in Florida, and safety is very important,” explained Cumberbatch.

“Putting things in place to keep everyone safe also attracts more people to go to spring break because alcohol and partying can get a bit crazy, especially on a beach.

It’s very risky, so banning drinking from the beach helps bring safety. If somebody in the water drowns, that’s a lot of issues they have to deal with also.”

Panama City Beach is not the only place looking to increase safety and order during spring break. In a letter to spring break guests, Tony Kennon, mayor of the City of Orange Beach, differentiated Orange Beach from a party town.

On all public beaches in Orange Beach, alcohol consumption is prohibited. Glass

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Ordinances push for safety during spring break

HSM– The Health Systems Management - HSM - Club hosts our meetings in White Hall room 222. The tentative date is 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.

SOUTHEASTERN HONORS PROGRAM - The Southeastern Louisiana University Honors Program will host the “Honors Recognition Ceremony” on Monday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the War Memorial Student Union Ballroom.

This ceremony will highlight students graduating with the honors diploma, students receiving Sophomore Honors Distinction, Freshman of the Year nominees, 13 club members and much more. Honors faculty and staff will be in attendance, and family and friends of the honorees are invited to share in these wonderful accomplishments of our students. Punch and cake will be served. Please come and join us for this amazing event honoring Southeastern’s brightest students.

OPINIONS | The Lionʼs Roar

APRIL 16, 2019 | PAGE 3 “Greek commons ‘cause it’s private, so nobody’s ever really there, and it’s always clean” MACKENZIE WHELAN FRESHMAN, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Where is the best restroom on campus?

“I would say McClimmans just because it’s cleaner and it doesn’t smell as bad as the rest.”

ALLIE BUCKWALTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT, COUNSELING

“The third floor of the union’s pretty vacant and pretty clean, so I’d say that’s probably the best location.”

KARAH GUIDRY FRESHMAN, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

“Third floor of the union ‘cause it’s really big and nice” NICOLE FERRARA JUNIOR, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

“In the breezeway, and I would say because there’s not a lot of traffic” DAVID LONG FRESHMAN, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

“My favorite restroom, in my opinion, is the first floor restroom of McGehee Hall ‘cause it’s like stepping back into 1955 or whenever that bathroom was built. It’s all old-fashioned faucets, commodes, doors, walls, floors, everything.”

ANDREW RHODES JUNIOR, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

“Either the one in Starbucks or the one in the Mane Dish, and I think because they are places where you eat food” CAROLINE NOGUES SOPHOMORE, PSYCHOLOGY

“The ones in the library.”

GABRIELLE WARFORD SOPHOMORE, NURSING

“Starbucks because it’s in between dorms and classrooms, and you can get your coffee and snacks too” ELISE CALLIGAN FRESHMAN, MARKETING

“Fayard, and it’s just easiest to get to.”

GRACE CUEVAS FRESHMAN, NURSING

Where to go when you need to go: on-campus restrooms Choosing where to go when you are on the go can be a daunting task.

It is a question of when, not if, the need will arise, and a poor selection can mean discomfort at least and embarrassment at worst.

The best bathroom on campus is in the first floor lobby of the Computer Science Erica Welter and Technology Building. To STAFF REPORTER understand why this restroom wins the game of thrones, one must consider the criteria by which to judge the options. Of primary concern are space, privacy and cleanliness.

No one enjoys the clever writhing required in a narrow stall, knees and elbows canted, back bent while hiking up one’s trousers. This is not a problem for the CST bathroom. Not only does the spacious new construction offer four stalls, but it also has a baby changing station.

A lack of privacy raises the possibility of being discovered while in the midst of porcelain passion. However, because this is a women’s restroom in a CST building, it is used less often. The bathroom is clean and smells pleasant. Gone is the ancient tile flooring, which allows germs to fester in its cracks. Here, you will find a shiny new cement floor. The bathroom includes a large trash can, so there are no worries of stuffing one more balled up paper towel into an already bursting bin.

Secondary concerns include lighting, availability, cell signal and amenities. Motionsensor lighting is the bane of bathroom breaks.

One moment you are sitting in serenity, and the next, you are plunged into darkness with only the light of your cellphone. This was a major issue with the restroom in Tinsley Hall pre-renovation. The CST restroom has ample lighting provided throughout the room.

This includes recessed lamps in the ceiling overlooking the well-spaced stalls.

If a particular potty place is private but often used, you run the risk of it being unavailable

when the need arises. Secluded bathrooms seem promising. The ones located in the lower levels of the University Center might be enticing, but you will quickly find your cell signal has vanished. The less secluded CST bathrooms, with three standard stalls and one handicapped, are likely to be available when your need arises - cell signal need not be sacrificed.

Amenities for consideration include sink type, method of drying hands and size and placement of mirrors. The perfect bathroom would have at least two mirrors, one above the counter for checking upper body appearance and a full-length mirror placed elsewhere for a head-to-toe view. The CST restroom offers a counter-to-ceiling mirror, which spans the length of the wall.

The best sinks offer a choice of hot and cold water and have turn-style knobs for flow control.

The worst ones pick your water temperature for you and have push-style knobs, which means it is anybody’s guess when your water will disappear. On the subject of sinks, my restroom choice is deficient. Though there are four sinks, they are all knob-less and motion-sensor.

Hand dryers never run out of air and often use motion-sensor detection to start operation.

By contrast, paper towel dispensers run out of napkins. Their arms or levers break or become wet, and it is common to find balled-up, wet towels strewn about restroom counters and floors.

Here my restroom choice is again deficient.

The CST restroom offers three paper towel dispensers, not air dryers. However, they are dispersed on either side of the counter and by the door, which helps prevent pedestrian traffic jams. As a bonus, there is an electrical socket under one of the dispensers.

The main drawback of this restroom is its location. The CST building is on south campus, not a central location, and it may simply not be an option for those in dire need farther north.

Regardless, the restroom checks off most of my boxes, which truly makes it a room to rest.

The past comes back around This time last year, I wrote an opinion about my experiences with sexual assault for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I talked about my tattoo and how those experiences have affected my life for years after. Since then, I have worked to try to trust men and open up to people about what I have been through. Then ANNIE GOODMAN a couple weeks ago, I was at EDITOR-IN-CHIEF a local bar when a man I had never met before decided to very forcefully kiss me and grope me. After all the progress I thought I had made, I have taken a major hit, and I am not yet sure how many steps back I have taken.

Every day I am paranoid that I will see him on campus. Will he remember me? If so, how am I supposed to react? Do I tell him off? Do I act like I don’t know him? Or do I just ignore him altogether? I am terrified to go in public places and find myself hiding in the office more than usual. I am hyper aware of males when

within five feet of them.

I have so many things in my life that I would rather not think about already, and every time I remember this, my past comes snowballing back until I am on the brink of tears and try to shake the thoughts out of my head. I do not know why this affects me the way it does. Comparatively, it is a minor happening, yet I just cannot shake it off – try as I may.

Since that night, I have been depressed. Every day I have thoughts of being worthless and broken. I think how it does not matter whether I am 8, 18 or 22 years old, nothing changes.

I feel defenseless and useless, like my life is just for the pleasure of men. Logically, I know that none of this is true, but that does not make the thoughts go away. The night it happened, I loudly cried to my friend in the backseat of the car letting out all the fear, frustration and misery it brought back.

I try my best to remain positive and hopeful though. I know it is not experiences like this that define me. Rather, they refine me. With

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Stop fearing the nuclear alternative The word ‘nuclear’ has a negative connotation. When I hear it, my mind starts to i m a g i n e mushroom clouds, black and white photographs of Hiroshima, radioactive MAIAH WOODRING poisoning and STAFF REPORTER uninhabited towns in Ukraine. But I remind myself that these mental images are the result of what my mind keeps adding on— bomb.

When it comes to nuclear energy, I think that a good bit of people encounter the same sensation. Because of the bad reputation of the first word and the brain’s tendency to add “bomb” to the end of it, the idea of nuclear energy is not greeted with unanimous approval.

Instead of looking forward to a cleaner and more maintainable energy solution for the future, there is a hesitation. Despite the pollution caused by natural energy, some people seem to be stuck with misconceptions of nuclear energy, not seeing the potential it holds.

In reality, the way a nuclear energy plant works is pretty straightforward and harmless.

The difference between these two is the uranium isotope

used and the speed of the reaction. Basically, the only reason nuclear energy is called so is because of the splitting of uranium atoms. When these uranium atoms are split, excess energy is given off in the form of heat. This heat then converts water to steam, and the steam powers a turbine. According to an article “How Deadly Is Your Kilowatt? We Rank The Killer Energy Sources,” the entire process is the safest way the United States currently produces energy with only about .1 deaths per trillion kilowatt hour of energy produced. In comparison, the production of coal power contributes to 10,000 U.S. deaths per trillion kilowatt hour.

Not only is nuclear energy safer than it might sound, it is also cleaner. The entire process involves absolutely none of the carbon emission associated with oil and coal, meaning that this form of energy production does not contribute to the greenhouse effect that causes global warming. And while the byproduct of radioactive waste can be a concern, it dwindles under the realization that all of the nuclear fuel exhausted in every nuclear plant in the past 50 years would fill a football field to a depth of less

every hardship I endure, I become stronger.

That is what I would like to say, but honestly, there is not a hopeful thought left in my mind.

I wake up terrified and go to sleep defeated. I keep telling myself that it will get better, and I know it will – but when? I still have not moved past the events from four years ago. All I can do is put on a brave face and wait it out. I know this is not the healthiest response, but it is the only way I know.

However, I will not be a victim. I am a human like anyone else. Bad things happen, but so do good things. I have found a person I know I can

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than 30 feet, according to the Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Information.

The efficiency and reliability of nuclear energy is another pro of the process that stands out to me. Uranium, the atom that nuclear energy plants split, is so energy-rich that one fuel pellet the size of a fingertip contains as much energy as 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas, 1,780 pounds of coal or 149 gallons of oil, according to the article “Nuclear Power: The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful”

by Sam Good. Unlike wind or solar alternatives, nuclear energy is not subject to weather conditions and provides a constant source of energy around 91% of the time.

Even though nuclear energy is clean, efficient, reliable and currently the safest means of energy production in the United States, it is not perfect. In order to remove the stigma that nuclear energy is dangerous, utmost care needs to be taken to keep it safe.

As that continues to happen, I cannot help but believe that nuclear energy will pave the road to the future and will provide an effective energy alternative to oil and gas.

trust through this experience. I have not openly cried in front of anyone since my mother’s suicide five years ago. Having someone listen to me without judging or blaming me while also offering words of comfort – words I have not believed for a long time – solidified their place in my heart. I am grateful for the friends I have made in college. It is nice to remember that I am not alone.

No matter what happens, I am not alone.

You are not alone.

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Fashion enters STEM JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE Staff Reporter

The fashion design industry is an everchanging career field that goes hand in hand with many technological and science-related aspects.

Sarah Cobb, a freshman family and consumer sciences major, has experience with fashion and technology from working at the store Ruby.

“Fashion involves calculating the prices and using the computer to store information for percentages,” shared Cobb. “It is organizing the inventory, whether we have to order some more and measuring the European sizes to make sure the customers know exactly what they’re getting.”

Numerous institutions have begun offering fashion design as a STEM course in their curriculum.

According to US News and World Report, in 2015, Simon Hopkins, a senior at Park City High School in Utah, was responsible for leading one of the first six-week fashion design courses offered at Zaniac, a national STEM franchise.

Since then, fashion design has been provided at all six Zaniac campuses and includes weekly 90-minute sessions.

Schools have added fashion design courses in order to increase the population of women in STEM-related fields.

The George Lucas Educational Foundation website stated that, fashion design interests women of all backgrounds, and the field will

gather more interest than traditional math and science.

Various fashion icons have also stressed the importance of STEM and fashion design, especially for women.

In an article by The Drum, Karlie Kloss, a fashion model and entrepreneur, recently partnered with the Ad Council’s “She Can Stem” campaign along with her non-profit organization, Kode With Klossy, to express to women that using STEM is essential to changing the world. On Pi Day, March 14, Kloss teamed up with a group of young scholars who were coding projects to help inspire self-confidence and creativity.

Sarah Clifton, an instructor of mathematics, believes that the method of incorporating fashion design in STEM may lead to future success.

“I think it is truly awesome that they’re looking at ways to increase women in STEM,” discussed Clifton. “I do think fashion design majors certainly can profit from taking courses in the STEM curriculum such as mathematics and computer animation. An understanding of geometry, counting principles, statistics and 3D graphics could be very helpful to future designers.”

Nishma Maskey, a junior computer science major and president of Women in Technology, highlighted why the blend of fashion design and STEM can ease the design process for fashion designers.

“In this 21st century, fashion designing is no longer limited to sewing materials and choosing

Sarah Cobb, an employee of Ruby, checks over the prices and values of the clothes. Fashion design uses a variety of STEMrelated skills to enhance the field. Johnathan Zeringue/The Lion’s Roar color of threads,” said Maskey. “Fashion design is the unique mixture of creativity, art, science, technology and business. People in fashion deal with different kinds of magnetic fabric, laser cutters and custom developed thermoplastics, which are 3-D printed. Computers have also become a vital part of fashion designing as computer-aided design, or CAD, is the use of computer technology for the process of design and documentation.”

Offering fashion design courses is just one of the numerous techniques that can be used to draw more attention to STEM for women.

“Other ways to get women more interested are scholarships for female in STEM majors,” expressed Maskey. “Funding for organizations like WIT and ACM-W and support and encouragement programs with role models of the STEM field also helps as well.”

Farmers markets on the rise Student perceptions towards Earth Day MAIAH WOODRING Staff Reporter

billboards and by an email list to maintain the rising popularity even if the health trend dies.

“It’s important for people to understand that when you shop locally, you’re really stimulating your own economy,” shared Graziano. “The vendors that we have here, they all have a great backstory, and I think just encouraging our customers to continue to reach out to those vendors and talk with them when they shop with us. That’s gonna go a long way in terms of understanding where your food’s coming from, understanding the person that’s growing it or making it.”

Brandon Faust, a vendor from Faust Farms, has been attending various farmers markets for over 10 years and started attending the Hammond Farmers Market two years ago. As a board member for the DDD farmers market, he believes the convenience of a farmers market plays a role in its popularity boom.

“I think of a farmers market as like a one-stop shop that wants to like basically cancel out the option of going to the grocery store,” shared Faust. “People want to come here and be able to go grocery shopping and not have to go to the grocery store.

So, we’ve been trying to get some new vendors here to really make that happen.”

In order to preserve popularity of farmers markets on the national level, networking is crucial.

“Farmers markets on a national scale can do a better job in terms of connecting with one another,” explained Graziano. “I know that oftentimes when I’m trying to think of a new idea to get people to come to our market or I’m trying to fill vendor void, I reach out to other markets, and I say, ‘Hey, what’s a product that is a hot seller that we might not have?’ things like fresh-made butter. That’s something that we just added to our lineup, and it’s been a really big hit.”

Vendors at the local Hammond Farmers Market reported seeing more attendees at their booths compared to previous years.

The growth of farmers markets has gained national attention too.

According to a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the amount of registered farmers markets increased 76% between 2008 and 2014.

“There’s definitely a trend going on right now that’s very health conscious, and that is something I think Hammond has been familiar with for a long time,” said Olivia Graziano, farmers market manager at the Hammond Downtown Development District.

“I think that farmers markets, they fit perfectly in our Hammond culture, but nationally, you see it all over social media. People are really health conscious. They’re wanting fresh, organic, or they’re on a keto diet, or they’re following those healthy trends and so, we’re fitting into that category.”

Summer Veatch, a vendor from Gracious Bakery + Cafe, discussed the popularity of farmers markets.

“You get to kind of an apex of people are tired of commodity products and they realize how bad it is,” shared Veatch. “So they’re kind of going back towards local, homegrown, homemade, scratch stuff. And then, I mean maybe eventually, it will turn back the other way again, but I think this is where we’re at right now.”

Graziano takes advantage of advertising for the Hammond Farmers Market through various Summer Veatch, right, from Gracious Bakery + Cafe, believes that the best part social media platforms, on of being a vendor is talking with the customers. Maiah Woodring/The Lion’s Roar

MAIAH WOODRING Staff Reporter

Though the university has no planned celebration on Earth Day, promotion for the meaning of the day continues.

Despite a lack of formal ceremony, the Sustainability Center has been involved in efforts, including the “Green Talks” series at the Sims Memorial Library, to promote environmental awareness. The “Earth Day 50th Anniversary” is scheduled for April 17 in the Student Union Breezeway.

Casey Burlette, a senior biological sciences major, shared what the day means to her.

“Earth Day is just kind of a day put aside to be more environmentally aware,” said Burlette. “It’s just a day to really appreciate the earth instead of abuse it.”

Alejandro Martinez, sustainability manager of Physical Plant Services, discussed the importance of Earth Day. “Our magnificent planet is an incredibly complex and

vibrant ecosystem, where living organisms interact with each other and their environment to create the ideal conditions for life,” explained Martinez. “If we educate and create awareness about plants, animals and the environment, not only us but future generation can enjoy this beautiful planet.”

Originally the result of a protest, which garnered public support for the creation of the Environmental Protection

see EARTH DAY, pg. 5

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Hammond residence offers free, live music JACOB SUMMERVILLE Staff Reporter

Off South Oak Street lies a house with a large black dot plastered onto its white wall.

This residence is referred to informally as “The Spot” and is owned by Aaron Campbell.

Through gatherings of artists and friends, Campbell has spent over two years hosting parties that promote local bands as well as stand-up shows and painters.

The idea began when Campbell was living in Austin, Texas and wanted to have a similar attraction at a trailer park.

“I was wanting to have some kind of artist collective, music place or something,” said Campbell. “But then, I moved over here, and I kind of forgot about it for a while, and then I was like, ‘Oh, maybe I can do it here. It’s actually a better place for it.’”

The black spot idea came about after Campbell witnessed the eclipse, and he believes the spot represents nothingness.

“That’s sort of the deepest thing you can get to in zen is just thinking about nothing itself,” shared Campbell.

“Nothing and something come from the same place. You can’t have something without nothing. You can’t have one without the other.”

Campbell hosts one to three parties every month. He neither charges fees nor profits from the gatherings. Rather, he appreciates donations from attendees to give to the performers.

According to Campbell, it is a good way to gather people and expose them to new music.

Campbell said, “I’ve learned a lot from being more open towards people, giving people that you think aren’t going to be good or fantastic – you learn

not to look at someone at face value and actually sit down and listen to somebody. People surprise you. It’s been really eye-opening in that regard.”

Some of Campbell’s friends help him schedule bands and other artists.

One of Campbell’s goals is to give exposure to smaller bands because few venues focus on that objective.

Campbell explained, “What I want to create with this place, have everyone be open to listen to new voices, and you’re not going to get that in New Orleans because everybody wants to hear somebody that’s already famous or some local person that has been around forever.”

Campbell is thinking about finding another location some The house nicknamed “The Spot” invites bands and other performers to play inside the house. Aaron Campbell explained time in the future. that the idea for the spot came from viewing the eclipse. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar “This house can only hold so many people, and it’s pretty For the upcoming months, the backyard this summer and or painting, doing stuff like much at capacity every time Campbell already has ideas. really facilitate different kinds that, movie nights or whatever that we do it,” said Campbell.

“I want to do something in of things, like drawing classes it may be,” stated Campbell.

Artists make a career out of living through their craft SHAELYN MARTINEZ Staff Reporter

Artists must decide if their skills are marketable before pursuing art as a future career.

Shelby Szelei, an alumna, discussed how she decided to become an artist.

“I figured out that although I was good in math and science with my original degree in biochemistry, I didn’t love it,” stated Szelei. “I knew at the start it was where I was meant to be because I wanted to be there. I never struggle to find motivation to do my work and want to do more with it.”

Kailee Gilbride, an artist who displays her work at PJ’s Coffee on Southwest Railroad Avenue, was inspired by the creativity of art as a child. As she grew up, her passion also grew, and was encouraged by her friends and family to make a profit from it.

Gilbride shared her experience working as an artist.

EARTH DAY

continued from pg. 4 Agency and helped secure the passage of the Clean Air Act, Water Quality Improvement Act and Endangered Species Act, Earth Day became officially recognized in 1970.

Since then, the influence of the occasion has spread.

“The most significant impact is regulations that ensure we use resources wisely to reduce the damage to the environment, which provide a better standard of life to people and the ecosystem,” said Martinez.

In addition to those feats, the event has also grown globally to include participation from over 190 countries. According to the Earth Day Network, the day is the largest secular observance in

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“It was really hard to get started at first, and I knew it was going to be hard, but honestly, I love it,” said Gilbride.

About a year ago Gilbride began selling her work, and she recognized the challenges that can accompany the career.

“Other than art block, and stretching myself or putting myself out there because there is a lot of competition involved with all of the artist, you have got to get in contact with the right people,” explained Gilbride.

Szelei discussed the stereotype of the “starving artist.”

“We aren’t starving,” stated Szelei. “However, our materials as an artist are very costly. It’s a hard balance between the cost and time it takes to create the art, and a lot of times you will find that some of the hardest workers come from the art department.”

For Tiffany Nesbit, an alumna, a career as an artist requires balance.

“As my work is growing, I’m slowly realizing that the term ‘starving artist’ is a little ridiculous,” shared Nesbit. “You have

to find the balance between working in your studio and creating connections for yourself that lead to financial success. Get off your butt, go make art, and promote yourself.”

Szelei feels she gained success as a professional artist.

“I personally feel quite successful because I currently work at a T-shirt company in Hammond and love every moment of it,” stated Szelei. “I also never feel like I am ‘working’ but rather doing what I love for my enjoyment and hope others will enjoy it too.”

Nesbit pointed out the positives in her work.

“I have had countless opportunities and developed awesome friendships throughout my career as an emerging artist,” said Nesbit Gilbride feels satisfied after selling her artwork.

“The look on people’s face and the enjoyment that they get when they receive my artwork is what I love, and I really love the emotional appeal of art,” expressed Gilbride.

the world. Denis Hayes, the organizer of the first Earth Day in 1970 and board chair emeritus of Earth Day Network, pointed out that the event’s relevance is not waning.

Hayes stated, “Despite that amazing success and decades of environmental progress, we find ourselves facing an even more dire, almost existential, set of global environmental challenges, from loss of biodiversity to climate change to plastic pollution, that call for action at all levels of government.”

According to Kathleen Rogers, president of the Earth Day Network, the need for advocacy is important.

“Progress has slowed,” explained Rogers. “Climate change impacts continue to grow, and our adversaries have become better financed. We find ourselves today in a world facing global threats that demand a unified global response.”

Burlette feels the message of Earth Day is more important than the day itself, and it should not be limited to once a year.

“I think Earth Day is there as a reminder to kind of ensure that we don’t completely throw environmental awareness out the window altogether because that kind of is where things are going,” shared Burlette.

Haleigh Jones, a junior early childhood education major, discussed the importance of being environmentally conscious.

“If you take steps every day, maybe if that’s using a water bottle multiple times or not using the Styrofoam containers, or whatever you do, if you do it every day, then really that outweighs the one holiday that is Earth Day,” said Jones.

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continued from pg. 2 is not permitted on the beaches, and beach items including tents, chairs and umbrellas must be removed every night.

For Cumberbatch, the festivities of spring break call for measures to ensure a safe environment.

“That break in the semester allows you

to relieve all that stress, so it can get a bit crazy, especially with alcohol involved,” shared Cumberbatch. “Thousands of people gathering on a beach going crazy is kind of chaos, to be honest. So, to me, it’s all just for safety.”

Regardless of the rules at any particular spring break destination, Chelsea Cook, a sophomore nursing major, offered advice for students to stay safe over the break.

“If you want to have fun, that’s fine, but do it in a safe manner,” said Cook.

“Make sure you’re surrounding yourself with people that are going to take care of you, like take care of each other, knowing they’re not going to just leave you because you’re not listening. They’re gonna put up with you knowing you’re not in the right state of mind.”

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From Scotland to the States: a coach’s journey GERARD BORNE STAFF REPORTER

Christopher McBride, head coach of soccer, has traveled the world through his love for soccer.

McBride entered his third year as the fourth head coach of the Lady Lions soccer team.

McBride previously coached at the University of North Alabama and the University of South Alabama.

When McBride developed an interest in the sport, his father helped train him.

“I started playing soccer when I was 6 years old,” shared McBride. “I got cut from my first club team when I was 6 years old. Then after I was cut, shortly after, my dad created his own club team, and I went from there. My dad was an essential part of my development as he taught me a lot, and he was also a coach.”

At 17 years old, McBride moved to the U.S. and enrolled in school.

McBride described the differences in the ways soccer is played in America and Scotland.

“The game in America is far more athletic than it is in Scotland,” explained McBride.

“Soccer in Scotland is far more tactical than it is here. Athletes over here for sure are more athletic. American soccer is more of an athlete’s game. My mindset now is watching players develop from their first day of freshman year to their last game. Just looking at day one and the last day is enjoyment, and it brings a smile to my face.”

McBride discussed his transition from being a player to a coach.

“I thought it was a good opportunity for me to pursue, realized I was not going to make it professionally as a player, but still had a love for the game,” said McBride. “So, I decided that I wanted to start coaching. I knew there were more opportunities in America for the sport than

Christopher McBride, head coach of soccer, talks to his players before a game. McBride coached the Lady Lions to a 7-7-4 record in the 2018 season. McBride is a native of Scotland, and he learned the fundamentals of soccer from his father. GERARD BORNE/THE LION’S ROAR there were back home. I loved being in a career I had a passion for and wanted to give it back to the players who shared the same love like me.”

Lexie Gundersen, a redshirt sophomore midfielder and kinesiology major, shared what she learned from McBride.

“Coach has taught me how to use the best of my abilities on the field and shining on what I can do best,” stated Gundersen. “The accent is what makes him different than other coaches.

He is a great coach that uses you to the best of your ability and always pushes you 110%. He knows how to connect to his coaches, and I have

never had a coach that is so personally involved in your game and life.”

According to Claire Huston, a freshman defender and sophomore psychology major, McBride helped her develop her game on the field.

“He is good at showing us what we excel at and applying that to our games, practices and how I can apply what I am good at to benefit the entire team,” explained Huston. “It has been really helpful and beneficial. Most coaches will yell at you constantly and tell you that you are doing something wrong, but coach McBride

does the complete opposite. I was a player that always struggled with confidence, but he taught me that I am here for a reason, and I need to show that.”

McBride discussed a challenge in coaching.

“I hate the way the schedule is structured,” shared McBride. “Soccer is a very physically demanding sport, and playing on Friday and Sunday is hard.”

The soccer team wrapped up its 2019 spring season with a 2-1 victory against William Carey University on April 5 at Strawberry Stadium.

Golf team manages traveling experience Fundraiser supports a second chance days of competition, that’s the tough ride home.”

For Kerr, the travel allows for communication to perform better at tournaments.

“We talk about what we’re gonna do before the tournament on some holes, and on the way back, we talk about what we can do better,” shared Kerr. “If there’s anything that makes us better for the next tournament, we talk about. It actually really helps strategic wise if you all know and you all come up with an answer, feel pretty confident going into it, and it helps you execute a little better.”

Despite the negative aspects of constantly traveling, Narro described the rides as tremendous team bonding.

“We joke with each other,” stated Narro. “We talk about sports. We talk about girls. We talk about school. We talk about life, and we get to know each From managing schoolwork to packing for possibly a seven-hour drive, the golf team is familiar with traveling for each other a lot better, and that positive tournament. Despite any obstacles, the team finds positives in the trips such as the opportunity to bond. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR outweighs any of the negatives that go along with traveling.”

ZACHARY ARAKI finish his work before leaving for on Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 after ASSISTANT EDITOR tournaments. traveling and then three straight “We play two rounds in one With no home field, the day, and we walk 36 holes, golf team faces obstacles and which makes us really tired, and rewards when traveling to each the last thing we want to do is tournament. go to the hotel and stay up and The team generally leaves do homework for two and a half the day before practice rounds hours,” explained Kerr. “So, we on Saturday for possibly a six try to get that done before we Sidney Adams to seven hour drive and returns travel, and sometimes it’s piled up Senior, Accounting Tuesday after competition. so big at times you have to do it, Kristofer Kerr, a sophomore and it’s just something you have golfer, shared his experience to get through. It’s part of being being on a traveling team. a student-athlete, but it’s not “It’s actually a lot of fun,” said terrible. It’s definitely not easy.”

Kerr. “We do have some pretty Miller Maestri, a sophomore far tournaments up to seven hours golfer, does not experience much or so, which is kind of long, but trouble with travel interfering we’re all together. We’re cracking with his school. jokes, and we’re a really close “If you communicate with team. It makes the van rides a your teachers, every teacher I’ve lot shorter than what it is, so it’s had has been very understanding actually a lot of fun. It makes us that I’ll be missing class twice a lot closer.” a week, so they understand it, Kerr discussed preparation like but it’s not that big of an issue,” packing to leave for a tournament. expressed Maestri. won FREE Papa John’s pizza “We usually bring our golf According to Jake Narro, head for being seen on campus reading clubs, and we’re mostly gone coach of golf, the drive back from between three to four days,” competition is tougher than the stated Kerr. “So, you have to pack ride there. a good bit of clothes, and we also “When we get to golf bring our book sacks and stuff, tournaments, we’re up for so it’s a good load we bring. We daybreak and home at dark,” said somehow find a way to cram it all Narro. “It’s a long day, and then in the van.” a lot of times, the guys have to While managing schoolwork do homework or things of that can be difficult, Kerr tries to nature. So, when we get in the van

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The “Team Louisiana Annual Donor Dash 5K Walk/Run” aims to promote organ donation and celebrate transplant recipients.

Coinciding with National Donate Life Month, the event is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Zemurray Park. All proceeds will go towards Team Louisiana competing in the Transplant Games of America in Meadowlands, New Jersey next year.

Isiah Douglas, a participant in Team Louisiana, received a donor heart in 2013, and he discussed what the transplant means to him.

“It’s simply the gift of life, giving one a second chance, and that’s what I remember when I received my heart back in 2013, and I tell you, I was so happy,” said Douglas. “I thank God. I thank my Lord and Savior because I was so overwhelmed that he had given me a second chance.”

For anyone who does not want to run or walk, Douglas encouraged attending to support the cause.

“If they don’t want to walk, it’s a social event,” shared Douglas. “It’s a family event.

We’ll be serving jambalaya and hamburgers for participants, and we’ll be accepting all donations. The ones that don’t want to run or don’t want to walk, it’s only two hours.

We’re gonna be there from 9 to 12, and they can just come and support.”

Christiano Mouswaswa, recreation supervisor for the City of Hammond, explained how the city became involved in the event after Douglas approached them.

“As soon as he told me what happened to him and why he’s putting on this event, I felt like we really need to raise awareness,” stated Mouswaswa. “He came up with the idea, and he brought everyone together. I feel like it’s a really good cause.”

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Player values hard work and life lessons

Trey Harrington, a sophomore business administration major, celebrates a good play as the third baseman for the Lions. Harrington began playing baseball as a child and is now following in the footsteps of his father by playing collegiate baseball. Courtesy of Sports Information ERICA WELTER Staff Reporter

Lakeland, Tennessee native Trey Harrington, a sophomore business administration major, has been playing baseball since he was a child.

Harrington appeared in 32 games, started in 12 and hit his first career home run his freshman year. With a little over a month to go in this year’s regular season, Harrington already has a home run under his belt and has surpassed his single game

highs for assists, runs scored and putouts from last season.

The third baseman credited his father for helping to develop his game early on in his life.

“My dad started me out as soon as I could walk,” said Harrington. “He was throwing a

baseball, putting a baseball in my hand, putting a bat in my hand, making me do anything with sports.”

Following in his father’s footsteps, Harrington initially played both basketball and baseball. He earned All-Region

honors in basketball after leading his high school team in assists and three-point percentages.

Harrington described why he still enjoys the sport after over a decade of experience.

“It’s something I’ve always played, something I don’t ever think I’ll put down until I’m forced to put it down,” explained Harrington. “I just love coming out here with the team. Great guys on this team. I love coming out here and competing knowing they have my back.

I love the game of baseball.

Coming out here, it’s a great atmosphere, especially if you’re in Hammond.”

During a game, Harrington focuses on being a team player to help his team accomplish their goals.

“Going out there and doing whatever I can, whether it’s get a hit, make a good play on defense, lay a bunt,” shared Harrington.

“Do anything I can to help out the team.”

Between schoolwork and games, practices are when players sharpen their skills. Harrington noted practices are also a time for competition between teammates.

“During practice, everybody comes out and competes,” explained Harrington.

“Everybody’s competing for a spot. We focus a lot on defense, make sure nobody scores, and we do a lot of hitting, just a lot of fundamental stuff to make sure we’re prepared for the games.”

Besides practicing the

fundamentals of the game, Harrington discussed how the coaching staff prioritizes competition and work ethic.

“They just emphasize, ‘Go out there and compete,’” shared Harrington. “Play every game as if it’s your last game. No matter what you’re doing, play as hard as you can, whether if you’re fielding a ground ball or running a pop fly, do everything as fast and as hard as you can.”

Harrington believes baseball is more than just a sport.

Alongside great memories and making lifelong friends, Harrington stated he has learned important life lessons.

“Coach Rod does a great job of molding us into a great young man,” explained Harrington. “I think he does a great job, not only teaching us baseball, but teaching us how to carry on with life, how to persevere through all kind of hard obstacles, and he teaches us how to keep on going no matter what happens. That’s what I love more about baseball. The lessons you learn with baseball.”

Harrington advised children learning the sport to have fun and remember that baseball is a game of failure.

“If you fail three out of ten times, or whatever the percentage is, you’re still considered a Hall of Famer,” said Harrington. “Go out there, have fun, your results will come with your work.

Continue to work hard no matter what is happening.”

Students can get muddy and have fun

JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE Staff Reporter

The annual “Fais Do Do and Swamp Bowl” offers students a chance to enjoy friendly competition as final exams approach.

The event will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 3-7:30 p.m. outside the Pennington Student Activity Center.

The “Swamp Bowl” tournament will provide participants with a fun and safe environment to compete against their respective teams in mud volleyball.

“We have three mud volleyball courts right in front of our building,” shared Jason Templet, coordinator of competitive sports.

“We have referees on each court, and they play a game to a certain number of points, and the winner moves on to the next round.”

Seth Thomas, director of Recreational Sports and Wellness, reviewed the recent changes that the event underwent to improve student participation.

“Last year, we had ‘Swamp Bowl,’ and we had ‘REC Fest,’” explained Thomas. “‘REC Fest’ was crawfish and games, and the ‘Swamp Bowl’ was mud volleyball.

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‘Fais Do Do’ at the end of the year, and they’re getting crawfish. So, we combined the events where it’s ‘Swamp Bowl’ and ‘Fais Do Do’ altogether. That way, we’d have partnership and draw more people to make it bigger and better.”

Recreational Sports and Wellness works to coordinate various aspects of the event with different departments.

“Communication is key,” said Templet. “We work with housing making sure we’re all on the same page. I also have to talk with the fire department because they have to come and fill up the pits. Another challenging aspect is making sure the students get signed up on time because sometimes they want to sign up the day of, and it’s harder to do.”

Joshua Distefano, a sophomore biological sciences major, discussed the event’s impact on students.

“It was a chill environment,” stated Distefano. “We all had fun just being able to get out as everybody was able to cut loose and get dirty. It had a really good turnout, and in fact, a couple of my friends and I are interested in forming a team again this year.”

“Swamp Bowl” aims to benefit students’ well-being and

Students enjoy themselves and bond while participating in “Swamp Bowl.” The mud volleyball tournament is hosted each year outside the Pennington Student Activity Center. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar competitive mentality.

“It’s provided around exam time to de-stress and kind of hang out and have fun, and the competitive

nature and physical activity helps to de-stress even more,” shared Thomas. “Students should come out, get muddy and have a good

time. Even if you don’t sign up Students can sign up for and don’t want to get muddy, you “Swamp Bowl” in person at can still come watch and enjoy the the Pennington or online on the atmosphere.”

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A study in the Journal of Organizational A change in a person’s goals can also alter Behavior titled “Age effects on the predictors of the course of established careers. technical workers’ commitment and willingness to turnover” sampled 3,000 technical professionals from six large companies to investigate why employees leave their employers.

The research suggests people experience three or four phases during their working lives, and each phase is associated with different

goals. People mid-career valued opportunity for advancement. Those at later career stages were more likely to change jobs for location, cost of living or personal values.

Icenogle foresees her goals changing in the future based upon her own growth and understanding of her field.

“They’ll probably become less generalized and more specific,” stated Icenogle.

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“I’m hoping that they do support the donor dash, but more than that, I want them sign up to be an organ donor,” explained Douglas. “It simply saves lives, and I know before I received my heart, I took it for granted. Be honest with you, I didn’t give it a second thought, but then when it hit home, then you have a new outlook on this thing, and more than anything, I ask them to be an organ donor.”

The $25 registration fee includes a T-shirt. Anyone can sign up online at the City of Hammond Facebook page or Eventbrite, or in person at the Michael J. Kenney Recreation Center.

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Senior basketball player finds success in Minn.

Forward Moses Greenwood, a senior general studies major, prepares to pass the ball in a home game for the Lions basketball team. Greenwood looks to continue his basketball career after college, possibly playing overseas. Courtesy of Sports Information ERICA WELTER Staff Reporter

The Dos Equis 3X3U Tournament earlier this month gave Moses Greenwood, a senior forward for the men’s basketball team, the chance to showcase his athletic skills.

Senior players from 33 Division I conferences competed.

Each team was comprised of four

players including one substitute.

“It was an amazing experience,” shared Greenwood.

“It was part of the final four where they call the top seniors in each conference to come down to Minneapolis, Minnesota and play for a chance of $150,000.”

The tournament gave Greenwood the opportunity to practice his skills against new opponents.

“I got to play against different players and test my game out against other top seniors who are probably trying to do some of the same things I’m trying to do,” explained Greenwood. “It put me where I needed to be as far as the level of talent I needed to be on, playing against future pro guys.”

Greenwood discussed his experience playing against teams

pulled from larger schools.

“People from bigger schools, they started to respect us more after beating some of the top teams, like the Atlantic Coast Conference,” said Greenwood.

“It boosted my confidence considering the fact that we were winning and I was producing what I needed to do.”

Greenwood led the university in scoring and rebounding this

season and was named first team All-Southland Conference. He also led the conference in field goals, was third in scoring and fifth in rebounding.

To ensure success on the court, Greenwood focuses on playing hard.

“That’s my thing,” shared Greenwood. “I play hard, and everything else will take care of itself whether it is on defense or offense. I know what I can do on offense, a variety of things I can do. I come in and try to outwork the opponent. If I do that, then everything else takes care of itself.”

Greenwood plays multiple sports, and he found his beginnings in track, football and basketball.

Family influenced Greenwood’s decision to pursue basketball in his college career.

“My sister, just seeing her play in high school, that helped me to plan out that I wanted to play basketball,” said Greenwood.

During Greenwood’s freshman year of high school, his uncle explained what possible health problems Greenwood could face if he chose to continue playing football.

“He was telling me about the difficulties that come with football after life surgeries and concussions,” shared Greenwood. “He was basically trying to tell me to pick something

that I won’t have to regret after playing. That really encouraged me to play basketball.”

After high school, Greenwood was drawn to Southeastern by a familiar style of gameplay.

“Coach Ladner and my head coach’s dad, they are like best friends,” stated Greenwood.

“They have the same unique style of basketball play, a balanced attack on both ends of the floor in basketball. They coach the same.

I knew it was going to be rough, rigid, but I knew what I was coming into already based upon them being close and having the same unique style of play.”

Greenwood credited his family for supporting him throughout his career.

“My mom and dad, they’ve come to every home game since I got here,” shared Greenwood.

“They really support what I do. I try to put their input in on whatever I’m doing whether it’s getting an agent or anything that I’m doing.”

After four years of collegiate play, Greenwood looks to elevate his basketball career to the next level and play overseas.

“I’m not 100% sure, but I’ll probably be signing with an agent later this week or early next week,” said Greenwood. “I just got to go show my stuff and see where it goes from there.”

Behind the scenes of convocation

Students pose for a picture after receiving their awards at the 38th “Division for Students Affairs Convocation.” The convocation recognizes students’ achievements every spring. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar SHAELYN MARTINEZ Staff Reporter

Every spring, convocations honor students for their service and academic achievements prior to graduation.

The 39th “Division for Student Affairs Convocation” will be held on Tuesday, May 7.

Marjorie Parker, coordinator of Multicultural and International Student Affairs, is one of the members responsible for planning the convocation.

Parker explained the purpose of organizing the convocation is to honor, award and recognize the hard work of students, faculty, staff and community partners.

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Maci Luquette, instructor of biological sciences, shared that around 70-90% of her students use laptops for her lectures.

Along with the students benefiting through editing their notes more easily than with pen and paper, Luquette noted that the computer has helped her explain concepts more effectively.

“There’s a picture that I can find online, or a video of mitosis for example that they can see the cell through the different stages,” discussed Luquette.

“That’s a lot better than me just trying to draw a picture on the board.”

Gerard Blanchard, professor of physics and undergraduate coordinator, shared that for his laboratory classes, students who used computers were relieved of extra work once they gathered their data.

each of the five colleges: the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the College of Science and Technology. Weeks of planning and invitations make convocations possible on campus.

Sabrina Anzalone, administrative assistant in the College of Science and Technology, explained how this event recognizes students in their college.

“The provost office gives me some dates to choose from, and then once the date is chosen, they will set up the alumni reception hall, and then we order food,” explained Anzalone. “Each department will tell me which students they want to recognize. The departments will get

“You can put it right into a spreadsheet, which means that you can do the calculations right there, and then you can do the repeated calculations very easily,” said Blanchard.

Lori Ostarly-Ulfers, instructor of history, explained that she does not mind students using a laptop, but she does caution students that it could serve as a distraction.

“I think laptops are OK,” shared Ostarly-Ulfers. “It’s just that they can be students’ worst enemy. It’s kind of like with the phone. They have their phone there, and if it’s constantly buzzing, and they’ve become that technologically dependent, they’re not going to sit there and listen to the history lecture.”

Blanchard discussed how laptops could distract the user and other students.

“When I would observe classes, I would sit in the back row, and it didn’t matter whether the laptop was a row in front of me or two rows in front of

plaques for the students to give to them.”

According to Parker, planning a convocations calls for award nominations, decorations, videos and invites.

All the faculty and staff of the department are invited although not all of them will be able to make it.

“We normally have whoever will present the student the award to prepare to talk a little bit about the student and explain their reasoning for earning such an honor,” explained Anzalone.

Ralph Wood, a professor of kinesiology and health studies, feels that the convocation has a big role in not only recognizing the students but also the college’s relationship with the community.

“In our college, we make sure to recognize the significant partnerships we

me,” said Blanchard. “If there’s someone watching stuff, and there’s lots of motion on the screen, it was very distracting for everyone behind that person.”

Kelsey Mayes, a sophomore art major, handwrites notes for all her classes.

Mayes tried taking notes with a laptop her freshman year because it was a new option.

“I saw a direct effect on my grades because of it,” recalled Mayes. “I couldn’t remember anything, so I just switched back.”

Ostarly-Ulfers advised students of all programs to silence their notifications if they use their laptops, not only for those around them but also for the student’s benefit.

“If they’re going to use a laptop, disable all those things because, especially teaching history, if you miss one part of a lecture, then you’re lost in the rest of the lecture,” said OstarlyUlfers.

Karley Bordelon crosses the stage in the War Memorial Student Union Ballroom to receive an award during the”Division for Student Affairs Convocation.” File Photo/The Lion’s Roar have with community memberships and sites that provide a location for our students to participate in their clinical rotations or internships,” shared Wood.

Wood explained the convocation planning process for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

“We begin to plan our spring awards normally right after the spring semester,” said Wood. “We have to reserve the room, line up refreshments and decorations for the stage. Our college then creates a committee that’s made up for two or three faculty members from each of the departments that plan the program.”

Parker believes the convocation is a

good end-of-the-year event that recognizes the students and helps them feel welcomed.

“The convocation give students something to strive for,” explained Parker.

“This is a great opportunity for the students’ acknowledgment of their hard work and memories that will last a lifetime.”

Wood discussed the importance of awarding students.

“I think for the students who are recognized with the award, it helps further prove how amazing that student is,” stated Wood. “It can also help them in the future by putting it on their resume or when they may apply for graduate school.”

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Lions to face the Bulldogs in 2021

The athletic department typically schedules games for the team years in advance. After playing against other universities in the state like University of Louisiana at Monroe, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Louisiana State University, the Lions are scheduled to play against Louisiana Tech University in the 2021 season. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR JOHNATHAN ZERINGUE STAFF REPORTER

The Lions football team is scheduled to travel to Ruston to play Louisiana Tech University in the 2021 season to benefit the athletic programs of both universities.

The athletic department handles various responsibilities of all the university’s sports, such as creating the teams’ season schedules, under the supervision of Jay Artigues, director of athletics.

“Andrew Bechac, our senior associate AD is over the scheduling, but he consults with myself and coach Scelfo,” shared Artigues. “We all consult together before we finalize the contacts, but Andrew really handles that for us.”

Decisions about teams’ schedules are made years in advance in order to prepare for the accommodations and logistics.

“Football schedules are usually made five to seven years ahead of time,” said Artigues. “So,

we’re already scheduling for 2025. For instance, Oklahoma and Alabama just agreed for a contract for 2032 and 2033. That’s how far ahead football schedules are done.”

Scheduling in-state teams helps promote the university.

“One thing that I try to do, since I took over, is I want us to play as many in-state teams we can,” stated Artigues. “If you noticed, the last few years we played UL Lafayette, UL Monroe. We played LSU, and currently have Tulane scheduled for 2020. Instead of going to out of state to play FBS and FCS, as much as we can, we try to play instate schools because it gets us a lot of publicity within the state. It’s tough because everybody in the country is trying to do the same thing and getting close games.”

According to the article “Southeastern Louisiana to play at Louisiana Tech in 2021,” the university will receive $275,000 to play on the road in Ruston.

“When we play FBS schools like LA Tech, they pay you guarantee money,” said Artigues. “We get a guarantee to go and play Louisiana Tech.

We play in it. We don’t have to fly there as it’s one night. We can stay in a hotel and come right back. The benefits financially helps the athletic program.”

The funds raised by the university go directly towards improving the athletic department as a whole.

“That’s part of the way we fund the athletic department is through guarantee games,” stated Artigues. “You make them in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.”

Through such games, the football team finds recruits that can help the program, especially in local areas.

“Anytime we have the opportunity to play an instate school we want to take advantage of because that’s helps us in recruiting,” shared Frank Scelfo, head coach of football. “We love to play in-state

schools because it helps us with recruiting as we get exposure in the media throughout the state, which is our main recruiting base.”

The increased level of competition will allow the football program to improve on the field.

“When you compete against somebody, like a historic program as LA Tech, at the FBS level, you get a good chance to measure yourself,” explained Scelfo. “Last year, we measured ourselves against Monroe and LSU. This coming year, we’ll measure ourselves against Ole Miss, and in 2021, LA Tech. The measurement of who we are and where we want to go is very important.”

Scelfo believes that the fanbase will bring a crowd to the game against the Bulldogs.

“We have some very loyal fans that believe in this university and believe in this football program,” expressed Scelfo. “For those people, they’ll be there in numbers in Ruston, and I look forward to that.”

Brewery’s wine tasting brings people together ZACHARY ARAKI ASSISTANT EDITOR

Beyond a night for drinking, the Red, White & Brew offers wine tastings each first and third Thursday of the month for people to socialize and learn more about wine.

“If you’re interested in growing your knowledge and appreciation of wine, you do not want to miss our wine tastings,” stated Todd Delaune, general manager of the Red, White & Brew.

Each tasting includes eight different wines and light snacks for $15 per person. Delaune described the event as the best tasting value.

“We like to feature a different supplier every time we do a tasting,” shared Delaune.

“We offer these suppliers an opportunity to show their best products at the best value.”

Red, White & Brew’s most recent wine tasting was held on April 4. Terry Gray attends the

wine tastings a few times a year for the quality of the wines as well as the friendliness and comfort of the atmosphere.

“It was a lot of fun and informative,” expressed Gray.

“It’s always enjoyable, and I like learning about different wine makers and wine regions.”

At the tasting, Jimmy Dixon, on-premise business development manager for E. & J. Gallo Winery, spoke about the wines and their history. He appreciated working with Red, White and Brew for the event.

“It went extremely well, very engaged audience, all different age range, and it was exciting to talk to people who are familiar with the brand, some people who have never tried the wines before,” stated Dixon. “So, the fun part is just coming out and sharing a great experience with wine that brings people together.”

Wines at the tasting on April 4 came from the Orin Swift Cellars in St. Helena, California.

“These brands and labels really transcends and brings people together,” said Dixon. “They push the boundaries of winemaking.

They’re interesting styles of wines to talk about. There’s a story about it all, and there’s a really personal touch from the winemaker that makes it easy for me to talk about and share that experience.”

Delaune explained why he holds these events.

“It is important to us that we have a continuous impact on the wine culture of Hammond,” stated Delaune.

Dixon shared what he enjoys about the wine tastings.

“I love bringing people together to talk wine from all different age ranges, knowledges about wine, background and being able to learn together,” expressed Dixon.

“Wine is meant to be shared and bring joyous occasion.”

The next wine tasting at Red, White & Brew is scheduled for April 18 at 7 p.m.