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Hundreds support call for change JACOB SUMMERVILLE OPINIONS EDITOR

Hate speech and a concern for the campus community strikes the heart of a recent petition. Canese Jarboe, instructor of English, created a petition on change. org last month titled “Protect Southeastern’s Students and Campus from Religious Hate Groups.” Since its creation, over 800 signatures have been gathered. In the petition, Jarboe states that the preachers target individual students with sexist remarks as well as threaten LGBTQ+ students and staff. She calls for university administration to find ways to prevent hate speech from these groups, require the speakers to fill out paperwork before coming onto campus, list their events on the university calendar, and relocate the groups away from major campus buildings. Jarboe shared that she was astonished of how frequently the groups came to campus and recalled a day last semester when she encountered the preachers. “I heard from my own students that they had been told that what they were wearing would get them raped and other things like that,” explained Jarboe. “So, I went to go see for myself close up with what was going on. I actually brought a sign with me with the intention to stand, just silently, and the sign said something like, ‘I’m a queer Lion and professor at Southeastern, and I love all of you.’” Jarboe shared that conflict started between the group and her students. “I’m not surprised that that happened,” said Jarboe. “I’ve seen it before, but it’s surprising that it keeps happening, and nothing really seems to be done about it.” Dr. Gabe Willis, dean of students, discussed that a petition of this size is a first, but he usually receives complaints when the preachers come to campus. “Anytime someone like that comes to campus to express and yell and do whatever they do, we get several emails from faculty, sometimes from students,” stated Willis. “Most of the time, it’s really the noise when faculty complain. It’s really the noise level and the location where they are.” The laws of free speech on the university’s campus saw a change last semester. One change allows any group to come onto campus without prior registration with the Office of the Dean of Students. A group called Consuming Fire Ministries has come onto campus in the past, and was last documented on the university calendar in April 2015. Willis shared that although the identity of the groups can stay anonymous through the new laws, the current preachers promotes the

A preacher stands outside of the War Memorial Student Union surrounded by barricades. A petition started by Canese Jarboe, instructor of English, asks for more regulation on administration’s part against religious groups who use hate speech to target students. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR same rhetoric as before. There has also been a change of habits recently. “Consuming Fire typically calls whenever they’re going to come,” explained Willis. “The last few times people have come, they don’t call, and we can’t require them to register anymore.” Willis acknowledged that students can use their freedom of speech to counter protest the preachers’ words, but that the groups depend upon student interaction to be successful. “They want the ruckus,” shared Willis. “They want the feedback. They drive off of that. That’s what feeds their energy. So, I never want to tell a student not to engage in civil discourse, but really for this set of preachers, it’s easier to just keep moving.” For Jarboe, banning the groups from campus would be the most ideal situation, but she shared that she understands how complicated that goal would be to accomplish.

At the petition’s core, Jarboe wants to show that there is support for marginalized students. “I just wanted to show them that there’re a lot of people on campus who care, and I think that’s really important and that is the foundational goal,” said Jarboe. “If anything else positive comes out of this, then I would welcome it.” Willis explained that he does not approve of the radical preachers’ messages either, but since it is a public university, the laws must be upheld. Willis encouraged supporters of the petition to take their stance to lawmakers. “That petition should be sent to our legislatures, the ones that created the laws and the acts because unfortunately we can’t break the law,” stated Willis. “The petition is kind of misdirected, and it should be sent up the chain to our legislatures who are handing down these laws.”

The doors are open

The university has five sororities from the Collegiate Panhellenic Council active on campus. The organizations participate in events throughout the year performing community service, raising money for their philanthropies and competing amongst themselves and with other sororities and fraternities. Formal recruitment is in the summer just before the start of the fall semester. FILE PHOTOS/THE LION’S ROAR PRAKRITI ADHIKARI STAFF REPORTER

As a number of students graduate during the spring semester, organizations within the Collegiate Panhellenic Council look to recruit new members. Alpha Omicron Pi and Theta Phi Alpha, two organizations of the Collegiate Panhellenic Council, will begin their recruitment process during the fall. Alpha Omicron Pi currently has 88 members including the graduating seniors. The sorority is open to newer members throughout the year, but recruitment officially begins in the fall. Katherine Gunther, chapter president of Alpha Omicron Pi, explained the recruitment process for her organization. “The recruitment process begins when the potential new members sign up for recruitment via the link created by Southeastern,” said Gunther. “The potential

new members get placed in a Gamma Chi group. This group consists of other potential new members, PNMs, and two to three members from each chapter on campus who disaffiliate during the recruitment process and guide the PNMs to find their forever home. AOPi has four members who are serving as Gamma Chis to help the women coming through recruitment.” Theta Phi Alpha, which currently has 77 members, also recruits during the fall. Interested students can sign up through the university website. Ashley Scaffidi, president of Theta Phi Alpha, shared that the sorority looks to recruit students who are willing to make lasting connections. “We want dedication and loyalty, but above all, we want them to be their complete selves,” said Scaffidi. Alpha Omicron Pi is open to all girls who are willing to be a part of the organization.

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“A few of the most important things to us are the special sisterhood bond we share, grades and education and to be of service to others,” shared Gunther. Theta Phi Alpha mainly advertises the organization through social media. “On our organization’s website, social media and our personal accounts we encourage everyone to go Greek,” shared Scaffidi. Greek organizations on campus participate during the tabling event at “Meet the Greeks” where they pass out information about their respective organizations. “We advertise by posting on all forms of social media and setting up a booth at ‘Meet the Greeks,’ which is an event put on by fraternity and sorority life with the other fraternities and sororities on campus,” explained Gunther. Gunther wanted prospective members to know that the organization shares a bond

that will last a lifetime. “Our sisterhood consists of women who are hardworking, resilient and most importantly, loving,” expressed Gunther. “We value our grades, hold each other accountable, and we are always looking out for the best interest of the chapter as a whole and as individuals.” The membership fee for Alpha Omicron Pi is $675 in the fall, $465 in the spring and a one-time fee for the international chapter. The local fees include social events, badge price and other events held by the chapter. According to Scaffidi, the new member fee for Theta Phi Alpha is reevaluated every summer. Currently, it is $552, which includes membership badge, bid day shirt, national insurance fees and other national payments. The membership fee for Alpha Sigma Tau is $615 for the fall and $415 for the spring. Phi Mu charges new members $640 for the fall and $675 for the spring

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recruitment, and new member due for Sigma Sigma Sigma is $620 for the fall and $438 for the spring. Not all organizations require the membership dues to be paid at once. “We understand students go through financial hardships from time to time, so we always offer payments plans,” said Scaffidi. After recruitment season, New Members undergo an educational process before officially joining an organization. “After the girls sign their bids, we hold weekly meetings in the parlor with their pledge class,” said Gunther. “We have fun sisterhood events with the whole chapter. They will get a big sister to be their mentor after a few weeks. They will have a new member retreat and learn so much about AOPi and our sisterhood.” Students looking to get involved with a CPC organization can visit www. southeastern.edu/admin/fsl/ for more information.

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“Rock School” and “Electric Edge” coined most popular KSLU programs of spring 2019 semester

programs do that on a weekly basis. Both shows have a very high standard with always putting out new content and strong stuff.” “Rock School” started production in 2007, and “Electric Edge” began in 2011. While the former talks about all genres of music, the latter focuses on house, dubstep, trap and other EDM genres. “Both of the shows have really strong content,” said Delaney. “They have interviews where they call up experts in that field and talk with them on the radio. ‘Electric Edge’ just went out to a very big festival and talked to a whole bunch of new artists, and they put those interviews on the air. They have unique content that no where else has. Every week is quality sound and solid content.” Delaney shared that the station has audience ranging from 7 to 70 years of age. “A couple years back, we had a fan call in and say that he was our oldest listener at 77 years old,” shared Delaney. “We really do not have a one particular group of audience. I am constantly amazed by our audience and the diversity of our listeners. Our listeners are Connor Ferrill, a senior communication major, hosts “KSLU Music” on KSLU 90.9 FM. KSLU is an award-winning college across the board, and you never really know who is radio station with a 10-mile radius that reaches as far as Denham Springs, Kentwood and Covington. GERARD BORNE/THE LION’S ROAR

tuned in. We also have the internet, which offers a lot of people to listen internationally. They are always looking for that unique show, and KSLU is home to a lot of these people who graduated from Southeastern.” Katelynn Bartholomew, a junior communication major and a student worker at KSLU, shared what she enjoys about “Rock School.” “I love ‘Rock School’ because of the interesting and unique topics Dr. Joe Burns brings to the table,” explained Bartholomew. “Sometimes I feel like it is not really ‘Rock School’ anymore, and it’s more like ‘Welcome to music class. Here we are.’ He jumps between a lot of genres, which I think is a good thing for the show. He and Tammy are very complementary, and he often times brings people from all fields of backgrounds, and he brings a good diversity to the listeners. ‘Rock School’ brings a good energy to the listeners, and that kind of content for KSLU is very good.” Tune in to KSLU on Thursdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. to listen to “Rock School” and on Thursdays 7-9 p.m. for “Electric Edge.”

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that “Rock School” and “Electric Edge” have been the radio station’s more popular shows. “I think they have been our most successful From rock ‘n’ roll talk shows to Lions sporting because they’re really good shows,” explained events, KSLU 90.9 FM has caught the attention of Delaney. “When you have a niche program like that, many local listeners. you get a passionate audience who loves that content. Todd Delaney, general manager of KSLU, shared They’re looking for high quality content, and those STAFF REPORTER

The commitment of Orientation Leaders SHAELYN MARTINEZ STAFF REPORTER

Orientation leaders play a vital role in introducing the university to the prospective and incoming freshmen and helping them decide how the university fits them. The OLs’ preparation begins in the spring semester and lasts throughout the summer so that when the incoming freshmen become a part of the university, they know a few familiar faces from this program. Amanda Hammonds, assistant director of orientation and events, explained the qualities they look for when selecting orientation leaders. “We look for people who we think would work best together and personalities that complement each other,” said Hammonds. “Overall, we want them to also help each other out. So, we chose a variety of students who can all bring something special to the team but also people who are all open-minded and can look back and realize what they have taken from this experience.” According to Hammonds, orientation leaders are typically hired towards the end of October. “We then take the chosen OLs on a retreat in December that is just so they can get to know each other and get comfortable with each other,” explained Hammonds. “This is just basically like one, big ice breaker and to gain trust with each other.” The chosen group of students starts working during the spring semester after they are hired. “They work this program

with the prior OLs,” stated Hammonds. “They also work at the ‘Lion Pride Previews’ events. We also have our orientation leader meetings every Tuesday and Thursday for about an hour and 15 minutes. Finally, in the summer, they start out strong with work in the office every day in prep for the many orientations that they will work all summer. It is a lot of work.” Emily Bohall, an admission recruiter and a 2013 orientation leader, detailed what traits students must possess in order to be an orientation leader. “The main trait I would say a student must have is to be themselves and to be accepting of all sorts of personalities,” shared Bohall. “You should be able to be a leader and a follower when the time comes. Another trait would be that of making people feel like they matter. Making families and their students feel like this is a stress-free environment helps with this big step in college.” In preparation for the summer, orientation leaders are provided with a variety of services. “They are provided with free university housing during the summer,” Hammonds explained. “We also pay for them to take a leadership training class with Dr. Kay Maurin. They get a meal plan and other items like outfits for each day and a backpack.” Emily Browning, a freshman marketing major, is an orientation leader this year. She explained her roles as an OL. “My main job is to make sure the incoming students feel welcomed and ready to start in

CORRECTION - In the April 2 issue of The Lion’s Roar, on page two in the “The signiﬁcance behind wearing green and gold” article, the photo cutline identifies the women as Mahayla Taylor, Deven Daniels and Runqiesha Myles. However, the women pictured are Emily Waddell, a junior sports management major, Mary Anna Jambon, a junior sport management major, and Nadia Whitfield, a senior sport management major. This has already been corrected in the online version of the article. CORRECTION - In the April 16 issue of The Lion’s Roar, on page four in the “Farmers market on the rise” article, Summer Veatch was identified as working for Gracious Bakery + Cafe. However, she is a vendor from Candlestick Bakery. This has already been corrected in the online version of the article.

the fall,” stated Browning. “I have to give them all the tools to make their first semester a great one. Along with that, I have to make the parents feel good about sending their students to Southeastern.” Browning discussed the primary duty of an orientation leader. “Being able to be the first face the incoming freshmen meet is a feeling you will never forget,” shared Browning. “Most students are really nervous when they come though orientation, and to be able to prepare them and to get them excited about starting in the fall is really rewarding.”

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What would you like to hear more on KSLU? “Sports. I would like to hear more sports because I am a sports fan, and I like to hear it on the radio.” Travis Nickels Junior, Communication

“I just want their presence to be more known. It’s an award-winning radio station, but not many students even know it’s there.” Danielle Magruder Senior, Middle School Education

“Grunge or like ‘90s music, maybe even just a mix of more styles because college people like a variety of music to listen to.” Matthew Arnone Sophomore, Undecided

“More energy music and less country songs. It doesn’t always have to be the top artist playing.” Sable Diaz Freshman, Psychology

“More fast-pace music and pop songs would be nice to hear.” Leah McMurray Freshman, Psychology

“I think what they play is honestly good. They play songs that I like to hear. Most people do not expand outside of the typical genres, so they should listen to KSLU for new things.” Erin Pender Freshman, Communication “I would like to hear more rock songs and indie folk because it is more heartfelt and nice to hear.” Nathan Callahan Graduate Student, General Studies

“Well, I would say a better mixture of songs because every time I turn it on, it’s songs that I don’t really know, so if they could mix old hits and new hits.” Jadyn Mumphrey Junior, Family and Consumer Science “I would like to hear more student, opinionbased topics discussed.” Jacob Deliberto Sophomore, Political Science

Everyone is familiar with the story of the stubborn family member, the ignorant coworker or the obnoxious neighbor. Many of these personalities are a product of their beliefs and how they were raised. It leaves many people to wonder, “Is it too late for these people to change?” Author Theodor Seuss Geisel, or most commonly known as Dr. Seuss, once wrote, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” I believe this perfectly describes how it Johnathan Zeringue is possible for individuals to experience change as Staff Reporter long as they make an effort to change. I am a big believer that there is never a time in one’s life when they cannot improve their mindset. Growing up, I faced a number of situations that caused me to develop anxiety. I was not always the most confident person in the world as I often obsessed over unimportant issues that I felt needed to be stressed over. These included small things such as using the same public restroom with students who did not share the same ethnicity as me and worrying about whether or not I could sit next to a group of people at lunch break who did not have the same skin color. It took time for me to develop more self-confidence. Yet, the more I accustomed myself

to the same people that I was too scared to interact with before, the more I realized that I could learn to be myself and become close friends with those same people I feared. Change is not limited to a certain age group as there is never a time that someone cannot alter their thinking. In addition to getting used to living in a different culture, my family and friends also had to adapt to my beliefs often. Being raised in a country I was not born in was not the easiest thing in the world for me. I was brought up in a small town called Des Allemands where most of the people have their set of traditional values and beliefs and are very close-minded. My mom and dad, who were each already in their 50s, especially had to adjust with the things people said and how they acted around me that might have been different from the behavior they acted upon while growing up themselves. Luckily, many of my friends and family realized that I was too important to let old-fashioned values get in the way of accepting me for who I am. Sometimes it may take a major event in order for people to realize that they want to see a change in their lives. There are numerous life-altering stories that cause individuals to take that first step to enact change. 54-year-old Scott Schmaren of Saint Charles, Illinois dealt with obesity and depression throughout his life. One day, he realized if he kept living how he was, he would have an early death. His decision to initiate a change improved his health, allowing him to lose 180 pounds. This caused him to leave his real estate career entirely and focus on improving others’ lives by becoming a hypnotist and a public speaker. The first step is always the most vital one for forging new paths, and when people finally reach that point, positive results will follow. While I do believe that anyone at any point can change for the better, it is important to understand that change does not just happen easily. The process takes time, and the individuals who want to make a change in their lives must first want to make the effort to do so. Also, more importantly, when I say effort, I do not mean just giving 50%. People must be fully committed to make a difference in their lifestyle and stick with their decision. What separates my friends from the rest of society is that they were willing to learn and change. Thus, anything is possible if people just believe in themselves to make a change.

Living without a phone, my life hack

My mom bought me my first phone when I was about 11. It was a black TracFone, and my twin brother and I were only allowed to use it for the express purpose of calling her in case of emergencies. I still have that same phone today. Nowadays, it rides with Maiah Woodring me in the front pocket of Staff Reporter my backpack, generally forgotten, its only purpose being the same one my mom initially bought it for: emergencies. I have never used that phone once since enrolling here, and only a few times before that. I have no social media accounts. And since I am a cheapskate and do not want to pay the minutes for a phone I never use, even my coworkers cannot call me directly. For all intents and purposes, I have managed to live a social lifestyle in the year 2019 without a phone. How do I do it? The answer is Wi-Fi. I said that I didn’t have a phone, not that

I didn’t have a touch screen. My iPod is either connected to the university or my home Wi-Fi 99% of the time, so I never really miss anything. Whenever people want to text me, they just get in touch with me through Wi-Fi-based texting apps like GroupMe or Wire. True, I am terribly slow at responding to text messages, but honestly, my slow responses would be the same regardless of whether or not I had a phone. The main reasons I have decided not to get a phone come back to the expense and practicality of it. I can do almost everything with an iPod that I could do with a phone including audio FaceTime people when I want to “call” them. And during that 1% of my time that I am not connected to WiFi, I am probably hanging out with my family doing stuff that I would not want interrupted with pings and buzzes, like shopping or going to a restaurant. Few people realize that I do not actually use a phone. The ones who do know wonder how I can manage to do so.

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Well, the truth is, I am convinced that the majority of people are more dependent on the Wi-Fi aspects of their phone than the actual phone-calling service itself. In that aspect, I am not that different from most people. When I want to find synonyms for a word quickly or I am anticipating an email, I reach for my iPod. When I wake up in the morning, I pull my iPod out from underneath my mattress and blind my eyes with its unnatural glow until I am convinced that even with five to six hours of sleep the night before, I will not be crashing again until past midnight. Living without a phone can actually be a luxury, sort of like having an advanced technology that knows just when to enter Do Not Disturb mode—when I am away from work and home. So, in that manner, my phoneless lifestyle is actually more accommodating than life with a phone— who would have thought? And when it really comes down to it, phones really offer less, if nothing more, than the conveniences of my humble iPod.

Could you live without your phone?

Speak Out “I think they should play more classic rock because it is a good genre.” Connor Poche Sophomore, Industrial Technology

“No, I couldn’t live without my phone because communication is a key to today’s society. Even waking up in the morning, you have to set up an alarm on your phone.” Adam Boyd Senior, Industrial Techology

“I don’t really know. I don’t have a problem with it. I listen to sports, so I don’t really listen to the music. There’s so many interesting things on there. If I had more time, I would like to listen to the talks and music.” John Sartori Junior, General Studies “That’s a hard question because it is a mixture of everything, so I would like to hear more of Joe Burns.” Daniel Stretcher Jr. Junior, Communication

“No, I cannot live without my phone right now because everything that involves school work comes directly to my phone, and my future job would require me to do the same, answer emails and respond to calls.” Hunter Metrejean Senior, Industrial Technology “I can live without my phone because my phone is not everything. I have other things to entertain me in my daily life, and I keep busy without my phone.” Daryl Julien Senior, Communication

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“I feel that I personally can’t live without my phone because my phone is another piece of me, and without that piece, I don’t feel whole.” Ricketta Griffin Sophomore, Social Work

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“Personally, I can live without my phone, but I would definitely have some withdrawal effects.” Sushovan Adhikari Junior, Computer Science

“I can’t live without my phone because it keeps me in contact with my family, and I don’t live at home and also because I’m addicted to it.” Daniella Crane Freshman, Middle School Education

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Creating a message through body language ERICA WELTER Staff Reporter

Whether it is tapping a foot or raising eyebrows, people display their thoughts and feelings from the top of their head down to their toes. David Faucheux, instructor of management and business administration, explained the prevalence of body language. “Since the beginning of time, humans have always used a mix of the spoken word and nonverbal signals to communicate,” said Faucheux. “90-95% of all communication is nonverbal through body language and tone of voice.” Psychology Today notes that nonverbal communication can be expressed through movements, facial expressions, and vocal tone and volume. Microexpressions, brief displays of emotion which an individual tries to conceal, can register in a viewer’s mind even when they are not consciously aware of them. In the article “The Ultimate Guide to Body Language,” Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne, professor emerita of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, said people spend their lives learning how to understand nonverbal cues. “While we’re busy trying to decode their messages, they are also trying to decode ours,” stated Whitbourne. “There are times when you want other people to know exactly how you’re feeling, especially when those feelings are both positive and reciprocated. This isn’t always easy to do, especially if you’re not a particularly emotive type of person. At other times, however, you definitely want to hide your inner feelings.”

According to Faucheux, inconsistencies between what a person says and what their body language shows might indicate insincerity. “If the nonverbal signals does not match the spoken word, humans will get an intuition, a hunch, that something is not right, but when they do match, the person comes across as more trustworthy, genuine, sincere and caring,” shared Faucheux. Jerry Parker, instructor of world languages and cultures, described how nonverbal cues can be used to understand a person’s reactions. “Open body language means he or she is happy or at ease,” said Parker. “Closed body language means he or she is uncomfortable.” Parker noted that accurately interpreting body language can be tricky. “Sometimes we mistake negative body language a lot when in reality the student is fully engaged and interested and he or she just has on his or her ‘thinking’ face,” explained Parker. Before he became a teacher, Faucheux worked in advertising and marketing for 25 years. He found understanding body language was essential to his work. “While understanding sales strategies and systems are important, understanding body language was one of the keys to my successful sales career,” shared Faucheux. “I have learned dozens of sales strategies on presenting products and services, how to overcome objections, closing the sale, but it was my knowledge and awareness of body language that took me to the next level.” Body language offers clues into what someone thinks and feels, but it can also impact how people think. Dr. Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist,

Students make different expressions outside the campus Starbucks. Nonverbal communication can help define the tone of a person’s verbal message. This can include facial expressions, body posture and hand movements. Erica Welter/The Lion’s Roar researched nonverbal behavior. She found a correlation between how a person poses and the levels of testosterone and cortisol in their body. In her 2012 TED Talk “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are,” Cuddy argued a person can boost feelings of confidence and perhaps impact their level of success by adopting a “power pose” for two minutes. “Two minutes lead to these hormonal changes

that configure your brain to basically be either assertive, confident and comfortable, or really stress-reactive, and feeling sort of shut down,” said Cuddy. “So, it seems that our non-verbals do govern how we think and feel about ourselves, so it’s not just others, but it’s also ourselves.” Body language can be the gateway to understanding people’s personality and can be useful to excel in the professional workplace.

Artistic merit pays for an education

African history on display

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Opinions Editor

JACOB SUMMERVILLE

Assistant Editor

Students can find a variety of scholarships based on artistic and academic excellence to offset the costs of pursuing an education in the arts. “The arts, and music in particular, can be a very competitive field in terms of collegiate recruiting,” said Jeffrey Wright, head of the Department of Music and Performing Arts. “Like athletics, the most talented students are often sought after by many universities. We are happy to be able to have these scholarships available to recruit the best musicians that we can to campus and enrich the performing arts culture of both Southeastern and Hammond.” A list of scholarships directed towards music majors can be found on the university website under the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The scholarships range from the Herbert E. Cagle Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Music for people planning to teach music in public schools to the Catha-Lambert Endowment for Music aimed towards junior or senior music majors who are residents of the 6th district. In addition to those scholarships, any student who successfully completes a season with the “Spirit of the Southland” marching band receives a $600 scholarship for the fall semester with no additional application

In music, students must audition to enter the department. This audition also counts as the students’ scholarship application. Zachary Araki/The Lion’s Roar required. Funding for the marching band scholarship has a budget separate from the departmental scholarship budget. This year, the department introduced the Marjorie Galloway Scholarship for the Arts for incoming students. It awards five $1,000 scholarships to students in music and five $1,000 scholarships to students in fine arts. Scholarship decisions are based on an audition before a panel of faculty members that all incoming students in music must complete. The audition form can be found on the university website. “When we make a scholarship award to incoming students, we usually award the scholarship for eight semesters provided that the student remains in good academic standing and progresses toward a degree in music,” explained Wright. “Current students who may not be on scholarship can also apply for scholarship even after they have matriculated.” For the Department of Visual Art and Design, the application process and a full listing of scholarships are being examined

for the fall semester. When the application process is ready, the department will send an email to all art majors as well as mention it in the first art majors meeting. Known scholarships for art majors include the Helen Entrikin Art Scholarship for juniors or seniors based on quality of creative work, GPA, financial need, and service to the department and community. Students studying theatre can also find options to offset their educational costs. The Vonnie Borden Memorial Scholarship Fund in Theatre awards a student majoring in communication with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The Hymel G Falgoust Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Visual and Performing Arts and the Leola Purcell Endowed Scholarship in the Visual and Performing Arts also apply to students in theatre. The Mary Lou Champagne Endowed Scholarship in Dance/ Theater can be awarded to a full-time incoming freshman with a 2.75 GPA in high school or a current student who has demonstrated commitment by

Located less than three miles from the university, a museum preserves African American culture. Opening in 2007, the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum and Veterans Archive comprises artifacts, photographs, paintings and murals to promote African American history and its development in the United States. Delmas Dunn, president of TAAHM, explained how the museum can appeal to students. “History is not taught out of the schools, and this is one of the ways for them to learn about history, learn about African

American civilization,” shared Dunn. “Not only the young, but I think just people in general, the more that you know about your past, the more that you have an understanding of how people react to certain things.” Dunn explained that there are 21 murals in the museum ranging over several decades of history. For one section of the museum, visitors can learn about inventions started by African Americans. Dunn explained that there can be ambiguity with the accreditation of some inventions to the slave who made it. “Some they take credit for, and some they don’t take credit for because during the time that

Artifacts from African culture are displayed at the museum. In addition, the

see SCHOLARSHIP, pg. 5 museum has exhibitions on the Civil Rights Era. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar

you were a slave, the master took credit for the invention,” stated Dunn. Another room includes pieces from the state archive that depict the history of the civil rights march from Bogalusa to Baton Rouge that took place in 1967. Outside the exhibitions, the “Black Tie Affair” is a fundraiser event for the museum. “It’s a time that we set aside to bring ethnic groups together and raise money for the museum,” shared Dunn. “I think the high point of this is getting the ethnic groups together and letting them enjoy conversations and communicating.” TAAHM also has a group of members who serve as volunteers to help run the museum and any events that are hosted. This summer, the museum will be offering a 2019 STEM/ Aviation Summer Camp for grades 6-12. Registration forms can be found on the museum’s website. Dunn shared that the museum has attracted groups from all around the area. “We have schools from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, St. Tammany,” said Dunn. “We even have bus-loads of people come as far as Mississippi to visit the museum.” The university has had a lasting connection with the

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Students reflect on their first year in college ERICA WELTER Staff Reporter

Freshmen enter college from various scholastic backgrounds and must learn to integrate into college life. The National Center for Education Statistics reports about 15 million students attended a public high school and about 1.5 million students attended a private high school in 2015. Over 500,000 high school students were home-schooled in 2016. Sarah Batrous, a sophomore English major, attended a public high school. She enjoyed her first year of college, but it was an adjustment. “My freshman year was full of new, exciting experiences and learning opportunities,” said Batrous. “I missed out on a tour of the campus, so finding my classes was difficult at first. However, asking for directions from other students, professors and consulting the online campus map helped greatly.” Connor Haag, a sophomore nursing major, was home-schooled for high school. Haag found his freshman year both scary and exciting. “I did not know many people, and it was intimidating at first, but pretty soon, I was able to find my niche and really enjoy the college experience,” explained Haag. Haag described scheduling and personal responsibility as the biggest challenges of his freshman year. “I overcame that challenge of time management my freshman year by making connections with other people and forming study groups and making friends to try and help better each other in the class and keep each other accountable with homework and assignments,” stated Haag. “It really helped to have a group of people who were in the same boat as you and just trying to pass.” TAAHM

continued from pg. 4 museum, according to Dunn. “Southeastern’s one of our strongest supporters,” stated Dunn. “At one time, they had a genealogy lab here, and they took care of that for us. Even until today, they constantly check and see whatever they can do in order to assist us in whatever we’re doing.” There also used to be an assignment that required students to visit the museum. SCHOLARSHIP

continued from pg. 4 performing at the university. Potential recipients must first be interviewed by and audition with Keith “Skip” Costa, director of dance. The scholarship is awarded for both the fall and spring semester.

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Kamryn Fouts, a freshman biological sciences major, attended an all-girls, private school. She referred to her freshman year as a roller coaster ride where the pros outweighed the cons. Fouts shared that it was challenging for her to maintain her social life, extracurricular activities and grades. “Being a cheerleader for SLU gave me a pretty busy schedule, so keeping up my grades and social life was not as easy as I thought it would be,” shared Fouts. “I have learned how to manage it since then.” As students settle into their collegiate studies, they may recognize noticeable differences between their college and high school experiences. During her first year, Batrous discovered that college life meant she had more control over her daily activities. “In college, I learned how to schedule classes in times that are best for me,” said Batrous. “I also learned that my lunches and snacks can be anything I would like now. Goodbye, high school cafeteria food.” Haag enjoyed the freedom to explore his interests through employment opportunities and student organizations. “A difference I noticed was that in college you can really discover what your passions are in life,” stated Haag. “There are so many different opportunities from organizations, clubs, jobs, and many other opportunities to find what interests you have besides your degree.” For Fouts, the most notable difference has been the amount of time spent out of class. “The biggest change was not being in school for eight hours a day, and I wasn’t really sure what to do with all that free time,” explained Fouts. “Cheering helped fill some of that time, but I still had free time that I wasn’t really used to.”

Dunn believes that connection benefited the students, and he hopes to rebuild it in the near future. “We’re definitely trying to get that back because when they were able to come and visit the museum, a lot of times I would be here and would have conversations with them, and a lot of things that we talked about, they didn’t know,” shared Dunn. “I think that the better you know people’s civilizations, the better that you understand the world.” It was the first university scholarship specific to the dance discipline. Whether studying music, visual arts, theatre or dance, students can take advantage of these scholarship opportunities and find funding for their pursuance of artistic merit and academic excellence. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Although you might still have to work out some problems with a business partner, things go more smoothly on the home front. An investment opportunity might need more study. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Don’t be reluctant to act on your suspicion. Even if others see nothing wrong, the astute Scorpio could sense an underlying problem that isn’t always obvious on the surface. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A new opportunity presents some obstacles that need to be dealt with as soon as possible. Delaying action in hopes that the problems will go away could be counterproductive. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A friend or family member’s request might carry some hidden factors that could later create problems. Be sure you know all the facts before you make your decision. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A setback in implementing a plan could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Use the downtime to rework your original concepts and see where changes could be made. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might not be consciously fishing for compliments, but admit it -- won’t you feel great when your efforts are noticed? So accept the praise gracefully. You earned it. BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of beauty in your personal life extends to your efforts to protect and preserve the natural world around you. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.