MAY 3, 2016 VOLUME 87, ISSUE 27
’ THE LION S ROAR 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
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Students collide Former Lion drafted in NFL with fun and mud for Swamp Bowl INSIDE THE ‘ROAR’
BY IAN FISCHER Staff Reporter
see Harlan Miller pg. 7
APO performs children’s show
The Muddy Raccoons beat I’d Hit That and Dirty Mike in co-rec and the Boys won men’s for the second year in a row at the 2016 Swamp Bowl championships. Rec Sports and Wellness along with the Campus Activities Board held the double elimination mud volleyball tournament outside of the Pennington Activity Center last Friday. Teams competed in the three courts which were dug into the ground and filled up with water from a nearby hydrant. There were three divisions: co-rec, men’s and faculty. After almost five hours of volleyball, the tournament ended and all winners were decided. University tennis players and members of track and field were on the winning team called “The Muddy Racoons.” “It was really fun to play a sport where actually every point matters for the team as a whole,” said team captain and senior tennis player Renee Villarreal. Also with the Muddy Raccoons, junior tennis player Margaux Kaltenbacher said she played volleyball in Switzerland which helped her out in the team sport.
see SWAMP BOWL pg. 9
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The Muddy Raccoons won in co-rec and The Boy’s won in the men’s division. It wasn’t all work no play, teams got first dibs on free crawfish and drinks during the 2016 Swamp Bowl.
Project P.U.L.L. fashion show teaches life skills BY ELIZABETH BROWN Staff Reporter
The sound of music playing and the sight of multicolored lights filled the Student Union Ballroom for the Closet Freak 4 Fashion Show. This show took place last Wednesday, Apr. 27 at 7 p.m. and was hosted by Project P.U.L.L., a student-centered program overseen by the office of Multicultural and International Student Affairs. see PINOCCHIO pg. 4 Admission was $2. According to Multicultural and International Student Affairs Coordinator Brendan Daigle, within the project’s name, P.U.L.L. stands for Promoting Unity through Leadership and Learning and is a
DSA honors students
program made for students to develop skills and to provide them with opportunities. “Project P.U.L.L. is a mentoring program for freshmen of color,” said Daigle. “The goal of Project P.U.L.L. is to retain and progress students toward graduation by providing academic support and social and leadership development. Each freshman is paired with an older student, usually someone who has completed Project P.U.L.L., as a mentor to help provide assistance, information and support as they advance through the program.” The fashion show in particular gives students these opportunities in relation to campus. “The fashion show is an opportunity for the freshmen in the program to take a more handson role in planning, developing and producing a large campus event,” said Daigle. “It gives them experience in campus policies and provides them with networking and leadership opportunities.”
see DSA pg. 2 The Lion’s Roar / Elizabeth Brown
Baseball alumni join for reunion
Junior art major Michaela Thanars walks confidently down the runway at the Closet Freak 4 Fashion Show. The show also featured local vendors, performers and designers including Eric Young of Da Winners. Following the modeling of products, Young thanked the audience for support.
REC Fest rescheduled after rainout BY KELLI MEYNARD Assistant Editor
see Harlan Miller pg. 7
The show featured multiple performers, designers, models and vendors, many of which were local business owners and students, while being hosted by Emanuel “Boo” Milton, a University of Louisiana at Lafayette student that is the founder of Point Blank Productions LLC, Regional Musician, and Radio Personality for Cumulus Medias MAX 94.1. Performances included were: K. Levy, Shaddy Racks, Relaxx and Tyrell & Jerrell. The show also featured hair and makeup done by Glamsquad and Beat by Skip. Vendors included were: Alterations by Kellie, Lavish Living, Christian Kollection, Da Winners and Imprint Boutique. Following the show, a pop-up shop, a shop where vendors were able to sell their products, was led by Rukus, Da Winners and Imprint Boutique. Many of those who participated felt thankful to be able to participate in this event. Vacherie, Louisiana native Kaelan Levy, of K. Levy, in particular felt glad that he was able to return to perform for another year. “It’s always a pleasure for me to be able to spread my gift and my message to my peers, I guess you could say,” said Levy. “I’m an artist whose work comes all straight from the heart. I put a lot of work and effort into my music and for me to get the reaction I got is always a great thing.” Being in front of a crowd of people can be intimidating, but for junior communication sciences and disorders major Kendall Cannon, being able to model in the show was a delight. “I loved it,” said Cannon. “I enjoy modeling, showing off my talent and being able to promote the different businesses, it was a great opportunity.” Being able to show off his work in his first fashion show, freshman graphic design major Kyle McIntyre felt positive about the overall experience. “I liked the vibe of it [the show],” said McIntyre. “It was my first fashion show and I really enjoyed it. All of my friends came out to support me. It was also a great experience.”
Last Thursday, Apr. 28, REC Fest was going to be held outside of the Pennington Student Activity Center. However, due to the weather, it was postponed to this Wednesday, May 4 from 2 p.m. until the last performance is over, which could be around 9 p.m. “At nine o’clock this morning, we pretty much made the best decision we could based off of the weather forecast,” said Guest Services of Recreational
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Sports & Wellness Interim Assistant Director Jean Bernard. “We decided to postpone it, and then the weather decided to clear up. We had to let the stage people and bands know ahead of time.” The Chee-Weez, The Gillis Silo, Impaired Faculties and Jonathan Koeppel are the bands that will be preforming at REC Fest. “We are very excited about coming out to perform for the SLU students,” said The Gillis Silo lead singer Caleb Paul. “We have been wanting to get in
front of the golden Lions for a very long time now and this is the perfect opportunity.” The Gillis Silo is a rising band and believes that having the support of college towns is important when building a fan base. “When you are a band trying to climb the ladder, it’s very important to win over the support of college towns,” said Paul. “The music fans in these areas are fiercely supportive, and we cannot wait to give it our best shot to win them over.”
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Admission to REC Fest is free for students and non-students will be charged a $10 fee. Tickets will be sold online only. The only thing students would have to pay for is a second serving of crawfish and/or jambalaya. Students and non-students can look forward to many fun things at the event. “We will have free crawfish and jambalaya,” said Bernard. “We’re going to have some yard games
see REC FEST pg. 8
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Exams begin Monday, May 8. Make sure to check the university website for the entire exam schedule.
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More than 100 recognized for achievement by DSA
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2016 Greek Man and Woman of the Year Justin Archote and Harli Manuel (left) smile proudly with their awards at the Division for Student Affairs Convocation held last Tues., April 26 in the Student Union Ballroom. Joerell Jones and Braylon Gros (center) show off their Green “S” Award at the reception following the ceremony. Alexis Quackenbush and Bradley Watson (right) are granted the highest honor, 2016 Outstanding Woman and Man of the Year.
BY MEGAN FERRANDO Editor in Chief
Students from different majors, backgrounds and organizations were recently recognized for their hard work, dedication and campus involvement. The Division for Student Affairs Awards Convocation took place Tuesday, Apr. 26 in the Student Union Ballroom. Many students received awards including the Green “S” Award, the Who’s Who Award, Live the Code Award, the Alumni Association Outstanding Senior Award and more. “This is about recognizing [students],” said Assistant Director for Student Engagement Kyle Gallagher. “We have tons of students within our division and on this campus that really make an impact through the things that they do. So tonight we were able to recognize just a small portion of all the great works and efforts of our students.” During the convocation, former Student Government Association President Alexis Quackenbush gave a farewell speech. The 2015
Chief Justice Stephanie Travis swore in the 2016 Chief Justice Caleb Kerstens. Kerstens then swore in 2016 SGA president Erin Fernandez, who gave an inaugural address and swore in Gabrielle Reynolds as the SGA Vice President. Fernandez spoke briefly of her plans as president and thanked those who helped her reach where she is now. Of the awards given, the Division for Student Affairs Green “S” award was given to the most recipients. 80 students received the award. The Green “S” award is presented to students who have contributed to student life at the university. Many other divisions on campus, including the Office of Multicultural and International Student Affairs and Recreational Sports and Wellness, gave awards to deserving students, organizations and staff. According to Gallagher, recipients are chosen for awards based on nominations, applications and more. “We select a committee made
up of people across the whole campus that will evaluate each one (nominations and applications) and that’s how they’re selected,” said Gallagher. The highest honor students receive from the Division of Student Affairs is the 2016 Outstanding Man and Woman of the Year award. Quackenbush received the 2016 Woman of the Year award alongside SGA Vice President Bradley Watson who received the 2016 Outstanding Man of the Year award. The two were selected based on their dedication to the university and the Division for Student Affairs. Before they accepted their award, the Division for Student Affairs played a video which recognized their achievements on campus and displayed remarks from people in their lives. Both Quackenbush and Watson expressed their shock and joy at receiving this honorable award. “I was shocked,” said Quackenbush. “I’m very honored. I definitely wasn’t expecting it.” Watson expressed similar
feelings. “I was very surprised,” said Watson. “I am very honored to have won it. It is the pinnacle of my career at Southeastern and it is an absolute honor.” Quackenbush decided her freshman year to get involved on campus. She began small, but eventually got more and more involved as she went through her college career. “I just didn’t want to be one of those people who just went back and forth from class to my dorm,” said Quackenbush. “I started out in Leadership Council, then SGA, then my sorority and from there I just kept growing and I wanted to be a bigger leader. I wanted to promote our campus and help our campus out more.” Through her time at Southeastern, Quackenbush has grown personally and as a leader. “I’ve learned a lot of different leadership skills and leadership responsibilities,” said Quackenbush. “It’s definitely taught me to be a better person.” According to Watson, he also grew during his time on campus
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Ms. Antoinette Alack with Office of Student Conduct presents Chase Cole (left) with the L.I.V.E the CODE Award. Lauren Davis (right) is recognized as the Office of Multicultural & International Student Affairs 2016 Role Model. and in SGA. “It has helped me grow as a person and a leader,” said Watson. “It has opened so many doors on this campus. I’m very thankful for that experience.” The two seniors remarked on their view of the university from their freshman to senior year. Southeastern became a home for
them both. “Falling in love with this campus [was a surprise],” said Watson. “I didn’t expect to, but I certainly did. It gave a lot to me, and I gave a lot back as well.” After all awards and closing remarks were given, recipients and family gathered for a reception.
Anthropology: what it means to be a human NSAS culture spreads through campus BY TIFFANY NESBIT Staff Reporter
Anthropologists who study the culture and history of the human kind are still raising the question: what makes someone a human physically, mentally and emotionally? In the Student Union Room 2207 on Wednesday, Apr. 23, sociology and criminal justice professor and anthropologist Dr. Kellen Gilbert gave her lecture on “What Does It Mean To Be Human?” Her discussion began with brief information on the history of the evolution and various animals around Tanzania East Africa, and surrounding areas. She showed photography from her own experiences in Tanzania that included photos of modern day animals such as african buffalo, hippos, lions, cheetahs, elephants and chimpanzees. She included an example of an Australopithecus Robustus skull, related to modern day primates, otherwise known as monkeys. Dr. Gilbert discussed two separate human culture groups in Africa that she personally spent time with during her time of study; one, the Hadza who are a group of modern day hunters and gatherers and two, the Maasai who are a group of modern day herders of cows and goats. “It was not until I was physically with them that I began to understand their culture,” said Dr. Gilbert. She said that although spending time with the two groups was a wonderful experience and the start of learning of the culture, it takes more than just a small trip to fully understand a group of people. She referenced anthropologist Paul Farmer, “It takes decades to develop cultural understanding. What we can and should develop is cultural humility.” During her time spent in
Tanzania and surrounding areas, she noticed how the two cultures make due with what they have in nature. Although they have the choice of technology, the Hadzas and Maasai choose to keep their technology at a minimum and if they use energy it is solar powered. She also noticed that the similarities appeared more often than their differences between our culture and theirs such as love and companionship towards one another. In closing of the lecture, Dr. Gilbert suggested what it means to be human is that humans have the capability
to realize the importance of respecting different cultures. Humans as a whole have the capability to have concern for each other and use an abstract thought process to maintain a creative world. Some of Dr. Gilberts’ very own students sat in on the lecture and thought very highly of her studies. “Very well done, I loved the quality of the photographs, they are much more vivid than what I have previously seen in her classroom,” said general studies freshmen Breionna Real. “I loved seeing some of her examples of studies and wish to see more.”
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While giving her lecture on “What Does It Mean To Be Human,” Anthropologist Kellen Gilbert shows off a Australopithecus Robustus skull.
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BY LARSHELL GREEN Staff Reporter
An explosion of Nepalese culture invaded campus last week during a colorful, interactive and unique display of handmade crafts from Nepal. During an exhibition that included items for sale such as crafts, pottery, backpacks, scarves, incense and more, Nepalese alumni and current Nepalese Student Association at Southeastern members gathered in the Student Union Mall on Thursday, Apr. 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. NSAS previously gathered on Wednesday, Apr. 28 in the Student Union to preview the exhibition. According to NSAS alumni Sajan Pandit, the exhibition was initially created when university alumni and former NSAS member went back to Nepal after graduation and saw local craftsmen. He had an idea to bring this type of event to the university since it had never been done before. “These events promote the understanding of Nepalese culture including our arts, beliefs, practices and values,” said senior physics major and vice-president of NSAS Saugat Ghimire. “The events also help the students at SLU better understand the multicultural world around them.” Junior nursing major Kaitlynn O-Quinn describes what drew her to the exhibition. “The colors were intriguing and the pieces looked unique, I liked the elephant,” said O-Quinn. Although senior English major Rachael Libersat did not know a lot about Nepalese culture prior to the exhibition, that changed. “I didn’t know a whole lot about Nepal other than the fact that most of our students from Nepal are from there,” said Libersat. “I learned that all of this stuff is self-made and that they are self-reliant. I totally dig that.” According to Ghimire, NSAS was created by a group of Nepalese students in fall 2011 “for the main purpose of cultural exchange.” Freshman engineering technology major Niraj Puri and freshman computer science major
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Senior English major Rachael Libersat discovers the world of Nepalese art during the exhibition held last Thursday. Avishkar Tamang reflected on their first year as members of NSAS. According to Puri and Tamang, NSAS allows them to bond with the Nepalese community, spread their culture, describe what they are known for and where they come from. Puri describes the differences between life in Nepal and life in Louisiana. “It’s very unique,” said Puri. “I like how people are really friendly here. There hasn’t been that much of a difference other than the difference between culture and climate.” Although most of the members did not know each other prior to moving to Louisiana, being in NSAS has caused them to unite even more for one common goal. “We’re like a family,” said Tamang. “It has helped us to show our culture’s traditions to the people of the United States and we really feel
see NSAS pg. 10
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Breast-feeding in private is not always best We need to work together in conserving the earth Larshell Green Staff Reporter
Tiffany Nesbit
William Schmidt Assistant Editor Recently, an age-old issue has once again arisen in media. And, for the life of me, I have to ask myself, “Why is breast-feeding in public still causing so much drama?” First, this shouldn’t even be an issue or topic for discussion. In the simplest of terms, it should be allowed. That being said, I’ll try to defend my reasoning, but that will be nearly impossible in such a limited word space. Some points can only come up in person in intellectual conversation. One of the recent common arguments has been for the moms to bring their infants into the bathrooms. I don’t know about you, but I hate using public bathrooms even after they have just been cleaned. My mind thinks of all the people that have used the bathroom
milk also provides natural antibodies to infants in fighting diseases. So women, if you choose to breast-feed in public, go out there with confidence. Hopefully this stigmatization of looking sideways at women who breast-feed will become obsolete, like in a time long ago before social constraints dictated how women could feed their child in public. One final point, and this is directed to all those people who over-sexualize women who are breast-feeding. Stop, just freaking stop. It is wrong, degrading and you are forcing women to make a decision that she shouldn’t have to make. You are just making yourself look like a fool. If you get turned on from a mom feeding her infant in public, go home and truly rethink your morals of being a decent human being. Hopefully one day infants can be fed in public and this issue will be looked at as something that can be laughed at and leave the future wondering why it caused such an issue to our generation, the generation of easily offended.
before me and if I feel that way, what right do I have telling a mom to feed their child in such conditions? Next, I hear that the moms should go out of sight. Well, where? I don’t see designated areas, and here I emphasize it once again, I don’t see private bathrooms. Society can’t even make gender neutral bathrooms. I’ve also heard that a mom can just bring a blanket. I get cold easily. I draw attention when I am wearing a sweatshirt in the summer and I am a guy. How much attention is that blanket going to bring to everyone around the mom when she is breast-feeding? Plus, she is having to put that blanket over the child’s face. What happens when it gets over 100 degrees? A feat that isn’t too difficult in south Louisiana. Also, it is extremely important for the health of the baby for a mom to naturally breast-feed her child. A formula can only do so much. Not only will breast milk give the child the nutrients and vitamins they need for the first six months of their life, but breast
Because of the frenzy surrounding Earth Day, which was on Apr. 22, people have been going out of their way to discuss and promote recycling, sustainability, conservation and issues with littering. People should have a natural craving to save the environment. However, there seems to be a little confusion about how some of these terms should be used. Particularly sustainability and conservation have been used interchangeably. Anyone who is truly going “green” needs to know these terms like the back of their hand. According to sourceable.net, the practice of sustainability is described as “any plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities and animal welfare without compromising future generations’ ability to do the same.” I read that conservationists are concerned about the current generation and future generations, but want to prevent the changes that limit the earth from progressing in terms of wastefulness and pollution. On the other hand, according to sustainable-environment. org.uk, preservationists want to preserve “areas of the earth that are so far untouched by humans.” I’m sure that the wheels are slowly beginning to turn in your head by now. So what are you, a conservationist or a preservationist? Call me crazy, but I have a little trouble believing that there is some area on earth that is completely untouched by humans. If there is, then we have a long way to go. According to an article entitled “Little Land on Earth is Still Untouched” by Bill Marsh in the Seattle Times, about 17 percent of land is untouched. I’m no environmental expert, nor am I an expert in math, but it seems to make a little more sense to focus on the greater area that is already damaged. How beneficial would it be to focus on preserving that portion of untouched earth versus working to fix what is already damaged? Again, I’m no math whiz, but I think the 83 percent left needs to be focused on more. Think about it this way, you get into a minor car accident. Your headlights are broken. A week later, your battery stops working. Would it really make sense to only fix one of these things as opposed to the other? The point that I’m trying to make is by trying to only focus on the smaller issue at hand like headlights, instead of fixing the battery which controls
see SUSTAINABILITY pg. 8
Create a private gender neutral bathroom Society needs only one bathroom for all Kelli Meynard Staff Reporter
Recently, Target has decided to make their bathrooms gender neutral. I am all for making transgender people and people of the LGBTQ+ community feel welcome and comfortable. I think it is a good thing that people are becoming more accepting. The problem I have with this bathroom situation is that a man can walk into the women’s bathroom
without being questioned. I don’t want people to have to question what gender you identify with, but if no one is being questioned, then basically any creepy pedophile who claims to be trans can walk into the women’s bathroom. When going to the bathroom, all that is on my mind is doing my business and getting out. Now, I feel like I have to worry about who is in the bathroom, if they are transgender or if I need to get out my pepper spray. The biggest problem I have with anyone being allowed into the bathrooms is that I have a little sister who is ten years old and I don’t want her to go to the bathroom by herself and get abducted by some
see PRIVATE pg.8
Megan Ferrando Editor in Chief
Imagine having to pee. You don’t only have to pee, but you’ve been stuck in a car driving down the interstate and your bladder is about to explode. Finally, you convince the driver to pull over. You run into the nearest store, but wait, now you don’t know what to do. You are a man. You look like a man. You have a beard. You are wearing men’s clothing. But the law is telling you to go into the women’s bathroom
because the sex on your birth certificate reads female. This is an issue. What will the women think? Will they be scared when they see a grown man walk into the ladies’ room? “It’s okay,” some voice says. “Just tell them you’re transgender.” So you, with your beard and men’s jeans, walk into the women’s bathroom where there are young girls, mothers, old ladies and a lot of estrogen. Does anyone see what’s wrong with this scenario? Recently, many people have been angry over Target’s statement saying transgender people can use the bathroom they identify with. Their main argument is that this means creepy men can say, “Oh, I identify
see Public pg.8
SPEAK OUT
What action can students take to help the community and why? Volunteer because it helps the community and it makes you feel better as a person.
People leave their shopping cart right in the parking space. People should be more considerate about stuff like that.
We all have time. What’s 30 minutes to give back. I think it is important and not enough people do it.
Christina Blair Junior, Communication
Amandeep Kaur Sophomore, Nursing
Scott Desselles Graduate Student, Pre-med
They can donate food to SELU food box.
We can help our community by helping one another. A lot of times we are just so self focused.
Burn the community down and start over.
Kasper Beach Sophomore, Physics
Hannah Landry Junior, Family and Consumer Sciences
Jessica Fermin Senior, Art
They can volunteer at after school programs because a lot of those kids need help with tutoring.
Volunteering and getting involved in the community and certain youth programs. That will go a long way.
Volunteer outside of campus or maybe even on campus. It can look good on your résumé and make you feel better.
Tori White Freshman, Elementary education
Arief Harlan Senior, General Studies
Isabella Damico Freshman, Undecided
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Multiple choirs to perform at The Columbia Theatre
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‘Once Upon APO takes children on a journey
BY KARSON SHARP Staff Reporter
Golden voices move hearts, an awed audience watches quietly and applause sounds like thunder once the music stops. These things are the hallmarks of any choral performance, and will be featured in a concert May 3 at the Columbia Theatre. The performance is called “Lord Nelson Mass,” and will be conducted by Dr. Alissa Rowe. The university Chorus, the Northshore Choral Society, the Women’s Choir and the Concert Choir will all appear in the performance. The conductors will be Brian Martinez for the University Chorus and Choral Society, graduate student Amy Pratts for the Women’s Choir and Dr. Rowe for the Concert Choir. Junior music performance major Terrelle Bibbins, a performer in the concert, has very positive expectations. He bases his optimism on the rarity of the music. “I think this is going to be a great performance,” Bibbins said. “If you like music, you don’t want to miss this. Also, it’s not often that a piece like this is performed.” To begin the concert the university Chorus and Northshore Choral will perform “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” arranged by Dan Forrest and “Glory Hallelujah” arranged by Wallace Cheatham. The Women’s Chorale will follow as they perform “Even When He Is Silent” by Kim Andre Arnesen and“I Lift My Eyes” arranged by Bob Chilcott. After the Women’s Choir, Rowe will conduct the Concert Choir for “Ballade to the Moon” by Daniel Elder and “Abide with Me” by Moses Hogan. To end the performance, Rowe will lead the Southeastern combined choirs in Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Missa in Anguistiis.” As well as singing in the choir, Bibbins will sing a tenor solo during the performance. He explained that rehearsals began in early March. He expects a strong turnout for the event due to the fame of “Lord Nelson’s Mass.” Bibbins praised the skill of his fellow performers as well as the conductors. He expects all of these factors to make for a fine concert. “With so many great musicians, it’s bound to be excellent,” said Bibbins. “Led by Dr. Rowe and Mr. Martinez, there’s no doubt in my mind it’ll be spectacular. We’re doing a few other pieces in addition to the “Mass.” They’ll be amazing as well, and they’ll be performed by the Women’s Choir and Concert Choir.” The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre. Tickets will cost $10 for adults, and five dollars for Southeastern students, faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased at the Columbia Theatre box office, located at 220 E. Thomas Street in Hammond, or by calling 985-543-4371.
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As the audience cheered for the cast of “Once Upon A Pine,” the children’s story Pinocchio was brought to life in a new way. Written by Tommy Jamerson and directed by James Winter, the cast was able to make what was once a dark and eery story into a light and whimsical storm of laughter. Above are actors Taylor Sinclair and Cody Sires playing characters Geppetto and Candlewick.
BY TIFFANY NESBIT Staff Reporter
One of the opening lines in the Alpha Psi Omega production of “Once Upon A Pine” was, “I will name him Pinocchio to always remind him where he came from, pine seed,” the character Geppetto said to the little wooden boy. “Once Upon A Pine,” a humorous children’s play is based off of the children’s story ‘Pinocchio.’ It was performed on Apr. 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vonnie Borden Theatre. Although based off of
“Pinocchio,” the play was not directly quoted from the story. Written by Tommy Jamerson, “Once Upon A Pine” had its own twist of humor that made it into a success. “Tommy and I wanted to continue to put on children’s plays,” said director Jim Winter. “It was a choice between ‘The Lion King’ or ‘Pinocchio.’ You always hear people remake ‘The Lion King,’ but hardly ever the story of ‘Pinocchio.’” The actors had a blast putting on the show. The star of the play, sophomore biology major Briana Rogers played the character of Pinocchio.
“I loved the style of the play, it was so fun,” said Rogers. “Making a mistake on stage turned into a joke so easily and the audience was so great and supportive. I feel like this is a great start towards my theatre career.” Narrator/Hop and senior English education major Emily Nodine was also greatly pleased about the successful turnout. “This is my last performance here at the Vonnie Borden Theatre,” said Nodine. “Everyone involved with the play was so wonderful and supportive of my leaving. I felt like it was a great turnout
and everyone worked together perfectly to make it happen.” Usher of the play and sophomore communication major Bruce Javery II was very supportive of the cast. “I think the entire play was magnificent and everyone of the cast members gave their 200 percent all of the time preparing for this performance,” said Javery. “I am amazed that the audience had such support. Every joke that was made, the audiences’ response grew more and more in a positive way. Jims’ directions were like a dream come true, it was an effort of
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Chef Sclafani of Ruffino’s kicks off the Culinary Art Series BY LARSHELL GREEN Staff Reporter
Local guests will have the opportunity to see the intricate details that go into preparing several cuisines during a mouthwatering culinary experience. “The Culinary Arts Series is one of the premiere events the Hammond Regional Arts Center puts on each year,” said Media Coordinator for HRAC Tara Bennett. “It offers guests to not only taste delicious cuisine, but also serves as an opportunity to see how the food is prepared and developed right before their eyes.” On May 9, Chef Peter Sclafani of Ruffino’s will be featured in the Culinary Arts Series. According to Bennett, Sclafani was chosen because of his “unique mash-up of southern Italian and French Creole cuisine.” Bennett admitted that a committee of “dedicated board members” organized the Culinary Arts Series. “We take a look at the rich culinary offerings of southeast Louisiana and feature some of the leading chefs in the business
in order to introduce the city of Hammond to different culinary history and techniques,” said Bennett. Bennett encourages both community members and students to attend in order to enjoy a variety of delicious food and to witness the talent of local chefs. “Students will discover the value of culinary practices by seeing firsthand how much attention to detail is put into each dish from the starting appetizers all the way to dessert,” said Bennett. “Plus the food is really, really delicious. Guests will reap the rewards of this one-night only chance where chefs from around the region will create a delicacy that may not be on their restaurant’s traditional menu.” Bennett expresses the importance of cultural art events being held in the local community, as well as revealing future tourism goals. “Arts and culture help create economic growth for Hammond by drawing in tourism,” said Bennett. “The end result is to have our city become just as progressive as major tourism draws such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette.”
According to Bennett, each of the Culinary Arts Series dinners will be held at the Alack Culinary Equipment Superstore 17420, on Hwy 190. Although all of the dinners will take place at the same location, each dinner will be different. The Culinary Art Series will begin on May 9 with Sclafani and continue through August of 2016. The following chefs will also be featured: Carrollton Market Chef Jason Goodenough on Jun. 13, Tope Là Restaurant Chef Tommy Masaracchia on Jul. 11 and Tana Chef Michael Gulotta on Aug. 8. According to Bennett, a special extra dinner will feature Chef Josh Burris of Mariner’s Inn on Monday, Sept. 12 at HRAC. Tickets for the 2016 Culinary Arts Series are currently on sale. According to Bennett, business formal is the attire for the evening. Individual tickets are $65 for HRAC members, $75 for non-members and seating is limited. For more information on HRAC and the Culinary Art Series, visit hammondarts.org or call 985-542-7113.
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with Pinocchio PINOCCHIO continued from pg. 4 love.” Member of the audience and junior new media animation major Austin Cradic enjoyed the contrast of the play. “It was a great play, I enjoyed the differences that they could not display due to copy rights,” said Cradic. “I especially enjoyed the character Jiminy Cricket and how they completely changed his character and made him life sized. This is my first play that I have seen this semester and I’m very
happy. I enjoyed it.” Audience members left filled with a great sense of happiness that the beloved children’s story was brought to life. “I’m really proud of them, this kind of thing you never know how it’s going to turn out, but the audience had fun with it and the cast pulled it off perfectly,” said Winter. If you missed the production, it will be performed at the Dance Center and School of Performing Arts in Baton Rouge on Sunday, May 8 at 5 p.m.
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Star of the play character Pinocchio played by Briana Rogers (photo left), character Hop played by actress Emily Nodine, character Officer/Scotch played by actor Tyler Meyer and character Candlewick played by actor Cody Sires (photo right) work together to perform the very successful children’s play Pinocchio performed last Thursday on Apr. 28.
HRAC members support art for Hammond community BY MEGAN FERRANDO Editor in Chief
Art lovers from the surrounding area joined together for a night of swing dancing, art and more during the Annual Membership Gala at the Hammond Regional Arts Center located in downtown Hammond. The gala took place Friday, Apr. 29 and featured music, appetizers, a silent auction and wine provided by Red White and Brew. “It’s just a way for us to show our appreciation to our members and to the community that supports us,” said HRAC executive director Katherine Marquette. “We would not exist without the support of our members and the community.” According to Marquette, the HRAC largely depends on member contributions to help keep the center open. “There’s a lot of misnomers about the Hammond Regional Arts Center funding,” said Marquette. “A lot of people think we get money from the city of Hammond or from the state of Louisiana and that is not the case. From the state of Louisiana we get about a little over 5,000 dollars in a grant from a decentralized art funding program and the rest of our money in terms of keeping this place open comes from the donations that are made by our members and from the corporations that support us from around the area, and then we hold fundraisers throughout the year. Those are the large sources of money.” Members of HRAC receive many benefits, including free entry into the Membership Gala. Other benefits include invitations to exhibitions, reduced rates on classes, tickets, discounts from local merchants, restaurants and more. “There’s a lot of different things people can get and take advantage of,” said media coordinator for HRAC Tara Bennett. “I think the arts are very important to a developing community. Especially if we want to be on the same tier as New Orleans and
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Lafayette because that’s what people go to see is the arts and the culture. So I think becoming a member and by supporting the arts center, you are supporting the community.” One reason many decided to become an HRAC member is to support arts in the community. “The whole art culture is very important,” said Jim McLellan, whose wife is on the HRAC board of directors. “It is for the most part an industry that requires public support. We will loose heritage and history if we do not continue to support the arts and that’s what its all about.” The HRAC has monthly exhibitions, which according to members, helps bring culture to the area. “It’s just a fabulous place that has an artistic pull and draw for the community,” said member Andrea Hano. “We got involved in being a member here to support the artistic endeavors. I think it’s important because art is the foundation of the culture and the society. It yields strength and knowledge. There’s just so much wisdom that comes from arts. It’s a forerunner for just so much information and mindsets in the artistic world.” HRAC also provides community members with an opportunity to be exposed to different art. “I think it’s important to support the arts and this is such a great facility for Hammond,” said Jan Songy. “There are a lot of artists and I wouldn’t be exposed to them if they didn’t have shows here. [It is an opportunity] to get a different perspective, see different types of art.” Aside from simply seeing new art, many involved with the HRAC saw art as a place to grow, develop and learn. “I believe it develops your creativity and problem solving in ways you wouldn’t think of, beyond basic reading and writing,” said Bennett. “I find that personally for myself, I’m learning more working in the arts than I ever did in the classroom or anything such as that.” Members of the HRAC not only are supporting their own artistic passions, but also are helping the larger community by helping fund a place of art. “The arts are crucial to well being and a person’s full development and potential and so that’s why it’s very, very important that we have new members and new people joining so we can sustain this place,” said Marquette. “It’s a gem in the community.” The HRAC is currently one of the only locations to see art. Without the HRAC, many art lovers would have to travel to visit galleries. “Recently the other two galleries that were in Hammond recently shut their doors which basically makes us the only game
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Softball falls to Colonels in final home game
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The seniors of the Lady Lions (left to right) Taylor Bishop, Amanda Livaudias, Amber Sather, Madison Vige’, Katie Lacour and Sydney McCullough played their final home games of the season and of their college careers last weekend. The seniors were honored before the start of the doubleheader and given their framed jerseys and a standing ovation by the fans.
BY JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter
The Lady Lions (22-30, 5-19 SLC) lost their series against Nicholls State this past weekend in a sweep. This was the Lady Lions’ last home game of the season and their last chance to make a push for the sixth seed in the Southland Conference Tournament. “Even though the season has been tough down the stretch, I don’t think we have given up,” said Head Softball Coach Rick Fremin. “We are still competing. We are just limited offensively with timely hitting and defensively; in this game we had three errors. Nicholls is a team that is at the top of the conference and you can’t do those type of things: not having the timely hitting stringing hits together and playing poor defensively because they are going to take advantage of it which is what they did.” The first game of the series was played on Friday at North Oak Park where the Lady Lions lost 1-2. The second and third games of a doubleheader on Saturday were delayed for six hours and 35 minutes due to a thunderstorm. The game resumed at 7 p.m. It started without either team scoring until the top of the fourth inning where a bunt single scored the first run, but a Lady Lions error helped Nicholls score three more runs to make the score 0-4. Nicholls would extend their lead in the sixth and seventh inning, making the score 0-6. Sophomore infielder Brittney
Wingate helped prevent the shutout as she hit a groundout that helped Sophomore outfielder Kinsey Nichols to get home and make the final score 1-6. The second game started 45 minutes later and the Lady Lions continued to make errors. Two more errors were made which helped Nicholls to take a 0-3 lead in the top of the first inning. The Lady Lions answered right in the bottom of the first after a leadoff walk by senior outfielder and midfielder Katie Lacour. Lacour was able to move to second base after a single by Nichols. Following her was senior first baseman Amber Sather who got to walk to first base before she was taken out and replaced by pinched runner and outfielder Peyton Sutton. With Wingate at bat, Lacour was able to get to home making it her 45th run of the season, one run away from breaking her own single-season record. Next, Sutton got to first by sliding into home to tie the game at 3-3. Nicholls took the lead for good in the top of the second making the score 4-3. Nicholls added more runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to make the final score 3-7. Wingate was the only Lady Lion to record an RBI in the doubleheader. Nichols and Sutton both scored runs in the second game. This loss effectively ends the Lady Lions’ chances of making the Southland Conference Tournament this season. “I think with us not taking this series mathematically, we are probably out
now,” said Coach Fremin. “We would have had to win two of these games and basically win the series next week at Northwestern. What we are doing is laying a foundation for the future of the program at this point, just try to compete and represent the university.” This game was the last home game for seniors Lacour, Sather, pitcher Taylor Bishop, outfielder Amanda Livaudais, pitcher Madison Vige’, outfielder Sydney McCullough and student assistant athletic trainer Sarah Fryoux. “It’s definitely bittersweet, but I knew the day would come so I had been preparing myself all season for it,” said Livaudais. “I’ll miss playing on that field. It’s been my home for the past four years, so who wouldn’t miss it?” The seniors reflected on the memories that they have had on the field during their Lady Lion careers. “After playing my last game on our home turf, I feel like I have left it all out there and a part of me will always be on that field,” said Lacour. “It is something I will always carry with me and I’m lucky to have gotten a chance to continue my softball career at Southeastern four years ago. This place has given me so many memories and I’ve achieved so many great things with the help of my coaches and teammates on that field. I have enjoyed the new atmosphere that Coach Fremin has brought to the softball program. He will definitely change the face of Southeastern softball, and I was very fortunate to be under his direction
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Third baseman Amber Sather in her final two home game of her career had one hit after three at bats in the first game. Sather has 131 walks and 140 RBI’s in her Lady Lion career. She is six RBI’s away from having the all-time school record. for my final season.” The seniors will now have to be ready to start the next chapter in their lives after graduation. Most seniors look to continue to be involved in softball. “After the season ends, I plan on graduating that next weekend and then moving back home to Texas,” said Bishop. “Aside from finding a job, I
think I might try to coach a team in the softball league that I played in when I was younger.” The Lady Lions’ last three games of the season will be at Northwestern with a doubleheader on Friday and the final game Saturday. To find out more information, visit lionsports.net.
Lions baseball take pride in their field BY MORGAN LEDET Staff Reporter
Baseball season is underway and the Lions baseball team is 31-13 overall this season. With great players comes great pride, not only for the sport, but for their playing field as well. Unlike other sports, the baseball team takes care of their field themselves. Before every game, after every game, before every practice and after every practice, the team spends their time taking care of the field in many different ways. “We are pretty detailed about it,” said volunteer assistant baseball coach Kaleb Manuel. “Every position/ group has their own thing. We’ll have guys picking up little dirt globs off the infield grass to hula-hoeing and raking the warning track and raking the corners. We have guys with a blower that blows the dirt chunks out of the grass. Everybody’s got a role.” The team has a schedule they follow every day and it tells them their task for the day. “They have a list in the dugout like which players take care of what,” said senior catcher Chris Eades. “For example, before we go down for practice, we’ll have three or four guys who water the
field every day. We have early work before every practice and before every game. So, it’s like thirty minutes of whatever you want to do. Usually coaches are down there working on double plays, hitting and catching work. Then we have guys who set up for BP (batting practice) and then after batting practice is over, we’ll have guys break it down, take things off the
field. Then, re-water the field, drag it, get ready for in and out before the game.” The schedule not only goes for before the game, but after as well. Everyone works their own position. The catchers work on their plate, the pitchers work on the mound, third baseman will do the work on third base and first baseman will do the work on
first base. “The middle guys either pick up trash, make sure the dugout’s clean, sweep out the dugout, blow out the dugout and make sure it’s nice,” said Eades. “Just like your room at home. You want to come home to a nice place every day; you don’t want it to be a mess every day.” Working on the field not
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only teaches the players how to keep their field clean, but it teaches them principles. “I think the biggest lesson is the pride in what they do,” said Head Coach Matt Riser.
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Former Lions make their way to the pros
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Former SLU defensive back Harlan Miller was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, Apr. 30.
BY KARSON SHARP Staff Reporter
To some, the NFL draft is only another part of the typical offseason. But for many young athletes, the draft is much more than that; it determines if they make the cut to live out their dreams. Southeastern graduate and former Lions’ defensive backs Harlan Miller and Denzel Thompson made it to the NFL. As the 30th pick of round six in the draft, Miller was chosen for the Arizona Cardinals. He has a strong record as a defensive back with 49 tackles, 10 pass breakups and four interceptions by the time he was a senior. At the end of his career, Miller’s interceptions had risen to 11. And for three straight years, the former Lions defensive back was honored with All-Southland
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Harlan Miller played all four years as a Southeastern Lion. During his career at Southeastern, Miller established himself as a strong defensive player and a dedicated athlete. recognition from 2013 to 2015, as well as All-American in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Head football coach
Ron Roberts had high praise for Miller’s abilities. “Harlan has a great understanding
of the game, has been a student of the game and has really mastered his trade,” said Roberts. Miller is the first Southeastern athlete to be drafted to the NFL since Robert Alford was drafted to the Falcons in 2012. Miller will also not be the first Louisiana athlete to play for the Cardinals. His new teammates include notable LSU defensive backs Tyrann Mathieu and Patrick Peterson. As such, Miller’s presence will help bolster an already strong Cardinals defense. According to his draft profile at nfl.com, Miller’s strengths include his quickness of feet, ability to shift weight and change direction, ability to make plays outside his area and tenacity when tackling opponents. The profile also explains that Miller uses his height to his advantage, picking off 11 passes and breaking up another 22 over the past three years. The website compared Miller to Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson. When asked what he remembered from Miller’s career, Roberts praised the Lion’s skill, but was unable to narrow down major plays. “He was consistent from an early age, and a very competitive player,” said Roberts. “There are too many plays to single them out.” Roberts also explained that Miller was a fine player off the field. According to Roberts, Miller graduated in three and a half years, led his teammates by example and always remained focused on what he wanted. He was also someone other players would emulate for preparation and practice. Despite leaving Southeastern for bigger things, Roberts expects Miller
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Former SLU defensive back Denzel Thompson was added as a free agent by the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, May 1. to represent the university well. “He will go down as one of best players to wear green and gold,” said Roberts. A day after Miller was drafted, Thompson was added as a free agent by the Seattle Seahawks. Clearwater, Fl native and Countryside High School alum played 47 games throughout his Lion career and earned 117 tackles, eight interceptions and 21 passes broken up. During his junior year, Thompson was named to the second team AllSouthland Conference, and as a senior, Thompson was rewarded a spot on the Southland Conference All-Academic team. The nation will soon see what Lions can do as the NFL season begins in September.
Baseball alumni reunite for victories BY IAN FISCHER Staff Reporter
Despite the rainy weather last weekend, over 50 alumni including major league players such as Jeff Williams showed up to support the baseball team’s games which ended in victory. After a 5 hour and 43 minute delay, the Lion’s baseball team finished the day with a sweep of the double header against Houston Baptist (1923, 9-12 Southland). This put the Lion’s at 30-13, 18-3 Southland. The day’s rain did not stop the major leaguers and hall of famers who were among the alumni in the turnout. The game began with opening pitches from both Kirk Bullinger and Jeff Williams. Bullinger played for the Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros. Williams played for the Dodgers and Hanshin Tigers. Bullinger was happy to see other alums. “Some of the older guys we don’t get to see very often,” said Bullinger. “It’s always nice to see familiar faces and reminisce about the old times and great times we had here at Southeastern.” Bullinger is a native of Metairie and left the university in 1992. It’s different compared to when he was here and he said the changes were “all for the better.” Williams is a native of Canberra, Australia. He stayed in Tucker Hall, the residential
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Lions baseball team members celebrate after sophomore infielder Taylor Schwaner makes a homerun. Head Baseball Coach Matt Riser encourages junior infielder Jameson Fisher to slide to third base. The Lions walked away with three wins in the three-game series against Houston Baptist University. building which has since been torn down. He also has not been back since he studied at the university. Although there have been changes, he said it is nostalgic for him to be here. “I still get the same feeling,” said Williams. “The stands have changed a little bit. The scoreboard and fence and stuff has changed a bit. Obviously the players have changed, but just being in the same place gives me the same feeling inside of course.” Williams was eager to take a tour of the university after the game. Two more major leaguers were there at the
game to support their fellow lions for life, Kevin Morgan of the New York Mets and Carl Schutz of the Atlanta Braves, both were happy to be back. “It’s great,” said Morgan. “I haven’t been back in a long time, so it’s great to see all the changes to the field. It’s great to see all of the guys. A lot of the guys I haven’t seen since I
played with them” Morgan said he drove through the area around Christmas, but was unable to see the university in-depth. Those who stayed for the games got to see the Lions beat the Huskies 18-2 in the first game of the double header. Jameson Fisher hit a one-out pitch to deep right-
center field in the third inning for the third grand-slam of the season. Also, designated hitter Daniel Midyett hit his third home-run of the season in in the fifth inning. The Lion’s crushed the Huskies once again in the second game of the doubleheader finishing 13-3. Schutz was happy to be able to see the
game. “It’s great man,” said Schutz. “It’s exciting. It’s fun watching these young guys man. They’ve got a long road ahead of them, and they all got that same drive.” To find out more about last Saturday’s baseball games, look for baseball on lionsports. net.
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Golf team to host Birdies and Bogeys Craft Show BY KELLI MEYNARD Staff Reporter
Mother’s Day is around the corner and the Men’s Golf team wants to help students find the perfect gift for their mothers by hosting the ‘Birdies and Bogeys’ craft show fundraiser. On Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Men’s Golf team invites students to come out to the Pennington Center and shop around to help them raise money for golf equipment and other athletic needs. ‘Birdies and Bogeys’ is free admission for students and will cost three dollars per person or five dollars per two people,so attendees are encouraged to bring friends. “We have been kind of challenged,” said associate professor of communication and coach Jake Narros’s wife Dr. Amber Narro. “All athletic teams have been challenged because of budget cuts and things
of that nature. We are raising money to support the golf team.” This is the team’s first craft show fundraiser and they hope it will grab people’s attention who are not a part of the golf community. “We have got to reach out beyond who we normally touch and people who may not know Southeastern has a golf team,” said Dr. Narro. “It is about awareness and it is also about having a fun event that non-golfers can participate in and still have a good time.” Several non-profit organizations and organizations from the university will set up booths to display their works of art. There will be things from handmade jewelry to metal artwork. For students interested in fashion, there will also be makeup for sale, a fashion boutique and on site monograming. “We’re gonna be doing some onsite monograming and we’re gonna be raising money for the golf team,” said R&R Printing owner Robert McDaniel. “I attended Southeastern, so we’re happy to help out.” Scentsy Fragrance is another one of the vendors that will be at
‘Birdies and Bogeys.’ “We specialize in a safe and decorative way to add fragrance your life, to your home, to your car, to your gym bag and from your head to your toes,” said Hammond resident Amy Durnin. “With over eighty scents to choose from, you’ll be sure to find a fragrance that you absolutely love.” Durnin believes that by being a part of the craft show, she will help support not only the golf team, but the university and community. “I’m looking forward to the Birdies and Bogeys’Craft Show,” said Durnin. “As a Southeastern graduate and resident of the parish, I believe in helping support Southeastern and the community. I hope the show will be successful for all, as well as the Men’s Golf Team and will be an ongoing event in the future.” For more information and the full list of vendors and sponsors, visit birdiesandbogeyscraftshow.com.
REC Fest to offer live music and free Southern food
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REC Fest provides an opportunity for students to relax from studying and enjoy live music. Last year, Stacie Ray and Danielle Shearer of The Vine & Branches opens for REC Fest. This year will feature multiple artists including The Chee-Weez, The Gillis Silo, Impaired Faculties and Jonathan Koeppel. PRIVATE continued from pg. 3 and can also cause damage due to second hand smoke to those around you. pervert. This new bathroom policy Part of me feels like there opens the doors for predators and is still time to fix the things it’s basically an easy access key for that are damaged. And for them. the things that are gone and The dressing rooms are also cannot be repaired, at least becoming gender neutral and the we know what not to do in the same problem arises. You can’t future. In the words of Neil trust people to do the right thing. Armstrong, finding more ways A man was arrested in Missouri to be sustainable and holding for using the dressing room as on to those practices from an opportunity to film women generation to generation will changing clothes. It is disgusting be, “One small step for man, that people cannot respect others’ one giant leap for mankind.” privacy.
SLU launches mobile access guide for emergency situations HAMMOND-Southeastern Louisiana University has launched a new safety guide on its website that provides specific instructions and recommendations for action in the event of an on-campus emergency. The site, southeastern.edu/ safecampusapp, is designed to be mobile accessible by the campus community via smartphones and other devices. Among the areas addressed on the site are instructions on how to react in the case of an active shooter or stabbing on campus, bomb threat, fire or explosions and intruders. Other sections address procedures to be taken for a lockdown, shelter in place, evacuation, physical injury, sexual assault, weapons on campus and weather emergencies. The new site is part of a comprehensive review and updating of Southeastern’s emergency management guidelines. “Safety for our campus community is of paramount importance,” said Vice President for Administration and Finance Sam Domiano who chairs the university’s Safety Management Committee. “With this new site, individuals will be able to instantly access emergency protocols on their smartphones or computer.
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The new safety guide can be accessed through mobile devices. Search southeastern.edu/safecampusapp to access. The university is also printing pocket-sized guides for individuals to carry and specially designed handbooks for university offices. “Of course, we will continue to use our emergency alert text and telephone system and our main website to keep the campus informed about any situations developing on campus or weather-related warnings and updates,” said Domiano. He noted that the more than 500 Northshore Technical
Community College faculty, staff and students who are teaching or taking classes on the Southeastern campus will now be able sign up for the alert system. “While most of our faculty, staff and students are enrolled in this emergency alert system, we are always looking for increased participation,” said Domiano. Students, faculty and staff can register for the system by visiting southeastern.edu/ about/safe_campus/alert/.
PUBLIC continued from pg. 3 as a girl,” and then use the girls’ restroom to sexually assault or peep on girls, and vice versa for women in men’s bathrooms. But here’s the thing. By forcing transgender people to use the bathroom with the sex on their birth certificate, you are forcing men to pee in a ladies room and you are forcing women to pee with grown men. And you don’t think there will be assault and abuse from that? You have been peeing with transgender people, gays and bisexuals forever. By allowing transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice will not change that. What it will change is this: there will be less discrimination and there will be more acceptance. The first step we must take as humane people is to break down the stereotypes surrounding transgender people. They are not crazy. They are not weird. They are not creepy. They are people. They have to pee. And they should not be harassed, victimized or segregated when doing something so natural as using the bathroom. Transgender people are not “men dressing up as women.” They are not sexual predators. There are people in the world who are sexual predators, however, but they could have always pretended to be a woman in order to enter girls’ restrooms if they so choose. A law allowing transgender people to enter the bathroom they identify with does not change that. And as it is, we all know sexual predators have always obeyed the law anyway, right? (Cough, cough)
Like I said before, I have no problem with the LGBTQ+ community. I have a good friend named Conner who is gay and I love him. He is the sweetest, funniest person you will ever meet. I wouldn’t care if he came in the women’s bathroom with me because I know he would respect others, do his business and then take selfies in the mirror with me. The thing is you cannot tell if a person is sincere by just looking at them. You would never know that they were faking to be transgender when really they are crazy. If anything, I think places should
make more family bathrooms and instead title them as private bathrooms. This allows any gender to use it without identifying as male or female. It allows parents to take their children to the bathroom as well. This is a much better and safer alternative than allowing men into the women’s bathrooms and vice versa. I hate that it has to be this way because I really wish that it was not such a big deal. But, in reality, we live in a screwed up world with messed up people.
If it is decided to not allow transgender people to enter the bathroom they identify with, there will be increased hate. There will be increased discrimination. But it will not last. If this issue isn’t passed today, then it will be eventually. People will not be quiet. The only solution past allowing transgender people to go in the bathroom of their choice is to have completely gender neutral bathrooms. Not boy bathrooms, but also girl and gender neutral
bathrooms. But only gender neutral bathrooms. This would allow all people to use the bathroom without fear. Until then, however, consider the fact that transgender people have always been using a bathroom. You have probably shared a bathroom with a transgender person and did not even know it. Were you okay? Did you survive? I assume your answer is yes. Because all you both wanted to do was pee.
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The team captain of Dirty Mike and the Boyz, the winners of the Men’s competition, was pleased with winning for the second time in a row. “It felt pretty good,” said ‘Dirty Mike’ senior fitness and human performance major Kyle Granat. “Two years in a row baby. We started out on fire. Won the first game. Second game, we kind of started to taper, but the team did a real good job of pulling it back together.” The Business School Faculty won the faculty division championship. Also playing in the tournament were members of the university volleyball team. Their team was called How I Set Your Mother. The team admitted playing in the mud was different compared to playing on the court. Lindsey Grace said she played her freshman year and the ball ended up hitting her. “I think a little better than freshman year, because my freshman year the ball literally hit me in the face because it was so hard to judge,” said Grace. “It’s definitely harder to judge than the court.” Food from Swamp Box Cafe of Denham Springs was served at the event and after playing their first match, teams were offered boiled crawfish and side dishes. Senior occupational, health, safety and environment major Trevor Kenny had a plate after he played his first match. “The food is awesome,” said Kenny. “The jambalaya is great and I can’t wait till next year when we do this again.” Sign up was extended to noon on Friday and teams trickled in at the last minute. Although most of the people there were playing, spectators came to support their friends.
The 2016 Swamp Bowl took place outside of the Pennington Student Activity Center on last Friday, Apr. 29. The Swamp Bowl included several different teams in three different divisions: faculty, men’s and co-rec. Players were expected to battle for a grueling multihour double elimination tournament amid peak-a-boo clouds and warm weather. Although the competition was fierce, moods were kept light with the admission of modern dance music and the sight of seeing fellow Lions slip and slide in the face of competition. Even the Lady Lions made an appearance, playing collectively as a team. Senior defensive specialist Brooke Balser (above) gets blasted by muddy waters while helping her team battle. A crowd of cheering friends and supporters viewed the game while enjoying free crawfish and drinks.
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The baseball team has been cleaning their own field for many seasons and each player has a scheduled job before and after each practice and game. The pitchers (above) rake and brush the pitchers’ mound to keep the dirt from clumping together. Pitcher Payton Robinson (below) brings equipment back to storage after pre-game scheduled cleaning. FIELD continued from pg. 6 of work they put into it and the time they put into it. The first lesson they have to learn is they want people to be proud of what they’re putting out there from a product standpoint obviously for baseball, but in anything they do in life. Me as a head coach, I think that was the first thing I had to learn, that everything’s a reflection of how I handle my business.” Taking care of the field is not just so it looks good, but so the team can perform at their best. “We want the field to look appealing to the fans and also for us,” said Eades. “We don’t want to go out and play on a field that has bad dirt or has holes in the batter’s box. We want it to be comfortable. We want to feel at home.” According to Riser, the team cleans the field for many reasons, but the weather can also affect the field. “The amount of work that goes onto it from a practice standpoint, the amount of work that goes onto it from a game standpoint, the divots and the chunks, you know you got to go back and fix those,” said Riser. “If you leave them for a day, for twenty four hours, Mother Nature can take care of that and harden up and you can get things the way you want it to be. The best way to do it is to leave it better than you found it, so to speak so when you go out there it’s nice and clean.” The players may have to clean up the field before and after games and practice, but they use this time to become closer as a team.
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“We cut up out there and joke around after games,” said Eades. “We talk about what went well, what went bad. We just joke around and have fun with each other out there, really we just try to let the time go by because it isn’t the funnest thing to do, work on the field, but you want it to look good for fans and for us as well, playing on it.” The players have been cleaning the field for many seasons and will continue. “Our guys will always work on the field,” said Riser. “Just from a mentality standpoint and a pride standpoint, just a little bit of selfownership that you take into whenever you do it yourself.”
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During a public exhibition held by the Nepalese Student Association at Southeastern (NSAS), on Thursday, Apr.28, attendees were taken on a journey through modern and ancient Nepalese art and practices. Items like crafts, pottery, backpacks, incense, scarves and more, were sold by members of the organization. NSAS continued from pg. 2 proud of that.” According to Puri and Tamang, NSAS has previously held exhibitions about henna tattoos, a celebration of Holi (the festival of color), Dashain (a celebration of victory over demons) and Tihar (a festival of the blessings of humans and animals). NSAS is also made up of the following core members: Deepesh Sigdel (president), Dr. George Gibson (faculty advisor), Pankaj Sherchan (public relations), Utsav Karki (secretary), Prayush Pokharel (treasurer), Bijay Shrestha (web developer)
and Subash Mishra and Yash Malla (event managers). NSAS welcomes non-Nepalese students. According to Puri and Tamang, non-Nepalese students should join NSAS because it will allow them to experience a different part of culture, have fun and get involved in something new and different. According to Pandit, because of low attendance, they will be doing the exhibition again on Thursday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on NSAS, call 985-215-7282, email NSAS at nsas.slu@ gmail.com or visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/slunsas.
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VIRGINIA GOP LAWMAKERS TO SUE OVER FELONS’ VOTING RIGHTS RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Virginia will file a lawsuit challenging Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s decision to allow more than 200,000 convicted felons to vote in November, GOP leaders said Monday. Republicans said that they have hired an attorney and plan to contest the governor’s executive order, which restored the rights of felons to vote, run for office and sit on a jury. GOP lawmakers argue the governor has overstepped his constitutional authority with a clear political ploy designed to help his friend and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton get votes in the important swing state of Virginia this fall. “Gov. McAuliffe’s flagrant disregard for the Constitution of Virginia and the rule of must not go unchecked,” Senate Republican Leader Thomas Norment said in a statement. He said McAuliffe’s predecessors and previous attorneys general examined this issue and concluded Virginia’s governor does not have the power to issue blanket restorations. A lawyer for former Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine said in 2010 that the restoration of rights must be done on a case-by-case basis. A blanket order restoring voting rights would be a “rewrite of the law rather than a contemplated use of executive clemency powers,” Mark Rubin, a counselor to Kaine, said in a letter at the time. Virginia, Iowa, Kentucky and Florida are the only states that strip felons of their voting rights
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for life unless a state official restores them. Such policies make black Americans of voting age four times more likely to lose their voting rights than the rest of the adult population, according to the Washington D.C.-based Sentencing Project. McAuliffe has said that people who have served their time should be given a second chance to exercise their civic duties. He has also said he’s certain he has such authority after consulting with legal and constitutional experts, including Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, who is also a Democrat. The governor’s spokesman didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment. The governor’s order enables every Virginia felon to vote, run for public office, serve on a jury and become a notary public if they have completed their sentence and finished any supervised release, parole or probation requirements as of April 22. The administration estimates this population to include about 206,000 people. Republicans have hired Attorney Charles J. Cooper and said they will begin examining their legal options. They didn’t say when they would file the lawsuit. Cooper worked as an assistant attorney general under President Ronald Reagan. He has argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, including defending California’s ban on gay marriage in 2013. They said they will not be using taxpayer dollars to pay for the lawsuit.
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KENYA BURNS HUGE PILE OF IVORY TUSKS
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP)— Kenya’s president set fire Saturday to 105 tons of elephant ivory and more than 1 ton of rhino horn, believed to be the largest stockpile ever destroyed, in a dramatic statement by this East African country against the trade in ivory and products from endangered species. Uhuru Kenyatta put a flame to the biggest of 11 pyres of ivory tusks and one of rhino horn in a chilly afternoon. Overnight torrential rains had threated to ruin the event but stopped midday leaving a mud field around the piles inside Nairobi National Park. “A time has come when we must take a stand and the stand is clear ... Kenya is making a statement that for us ivory is worthless unless it is on our elephants,” Kenyatta said. The stacks of tusks represent more than 8,000 elephants and some 343 rhinos slaughtered for their ivory and horns, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service. Kenya will push for the total ban on trade in ivory at the 17th meeting of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species to be held in South Africa later this year, said Kenyatta. The pyres were fueled with about 20,000 liters of jet fuel and oxygen, said Robin Hollister, the event’s fire master, as a thick plume of white smoke billowed over the yellow flames consuming the ivory. Hollister earlier said it’s not known how long the fire will take because the burning of such a quantity is unprecedented. Kenya decided to destroy the ivory instead of selling it for an estimated $150 million. Some critics had suggested that the money raised from the ivory sales could be used to develop Kenya and protect wildlife. But Kenyatta said that Kenya wants to make the point that ivory should not have
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A little over a year ago, Arief Harlan began his own photography company, but what some do not know is that he is still a student. Harlan is a senior general studies major and runs his own business, Harlan Photography LLC. “Photography has always been a hobby of mine and it’s something I love doing,” said Harlan. “I eventually decided to create a business so I could earn money and provide exceptional service to people while doing something I love.” Along with his general studies degree, Harlan has a major concentration in photography and minor
concentrations in business and accounting. “I should have two semesters left,” said Harlan. “I decided to go this route because it would be useful with running a photography business.” Harlan shared how he got started with his limited liability company and how he became known. “One of the first steps was coming up with a name for the business,” said Harlan. “I decided to simply go with Harlan Photography so that my name could easily be recognized once the business was launched. The next step was filling out all the required paperwork to form an LLC. Once everything was turned in and accepted, I then focused
on getting my business out there through word of mouth and online ads.” After running his business for a year, Harlan shared his favorite aspect of business. “My business focuses on wedding photography,” said Harlan. “One of my favorite parts has been meeting different couples who are getting married and being able to see all kinds of different types of weddings and venues.” Harlan has experienced much, but is still learning every day. “My favorite thing about photography is that it’s so versatile,” said Harlan. “There are countless things you can do with a camera, it’s not limited to just weddings for example. Something I have learned
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any commercial value. Others said the burning will not end the killing of elephants because international gangs take advantage of Kenya’s porous borders and corruption to continue the illegal trade. Kenya Wildlife Service chairman and renowned paleoanthropologist and conservationist Richard Leakey said the burning of the ivory should encourage African countries to support a ban in ivory trade. He said a group of countries which is advocating for the sale of ivory in the continent should be ashamed. “We will burn ivory and we hope every country in the globe will support Kenya and say never again should we trade ivory,” Leakey said. Africa had 1.3 million elephants in the 1970s but has only 500,000 today. The elephant populations worst hit by poaching are in Tanzania, Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Mozambique, Republic of Congo and Congo. The years 2011, 2012 and 2013 witnessed the highest levels of poaching since a poaching crisis in the 1980s, according to Kenya’s Wildlife Service. Cameroon said it burned over 3.5 tons of tusks earlier in April as a statement against poaching. Central Africa’s forest elephants have declined by two-thirds between 2002 and 2012. Most of the remaining forest elephants are in Gabon and are under threat from armed groups, said Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who attended Saturday’s burning. He vowed to stop the decline of the species. “To all the poachers, to all the buyers and foreign traders, your days are numbered,” said Ondimba. “We are going to put you out of business and the best thing to do is to retire now.”
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A ranger from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) stands guard as pyres of ivory are set on fire in Nairobi National Park, Kenya, Saturday, Apr. 30, 2016.