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August 25, 2015 Volume 86, Issue 4

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Barker returns to Hot August Night for the second time for a second cause By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter

Hot August Night is a time of laughter, fun and sharing Lion Pride in Hammond. One Hammond resident, however, saw it as an opportunity to open hearts and bring awareness to the Hammond community of the struggles one of their youngest members’ faces on a daily basis. Five year old Trevor Rickerson suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, a disease which has left him in a wheelchair for most of his life. Rickerson was diagnosed when he was under a year old, leaving him with only 10 percent of muscle usage due to the disease causing his voluntary muscles in his back to begin deteriorating. According to their GoFundMe page, “Trevor’s Cure Dat Foundation,” spinal muscular atrophy is a progressively degenerative disease, which eventually claims the lives of its victims and is the number one genetic

killer of children under the age of two. Rickerson will never walk, and his disease will eventually rob him of his ability to swallow, breathe properly and hold his head up. So far, they have raised $8,005 of their $10,000 goal through the page. When 11 year old Brody Barker heard his parents discussing Rickerson, he wanted to help. “I heard my mom and dad talking about it, and I wanted to donate money to him,” said Brody Barker. This is not the first time Brody has been compelled into action to help others. Just last year he raised $1,100 for the Tangi Humane Society. Brody Barker’s mother, Stacey Barker, says Brody loves spending time at the animal shelter. “He likes helping people,” said Stacey Barker. The 11 year old decided to play it old school and raise money through a lemonade

stand, Brody’s Best of the Best Lemonade because according to Brody Barker, “it is always kinda hot.” On the day of the big sale, both boys were in attendance and multiple groups came to show their support by adding their own contributions to the Rickerson’s fund. The Ponchatoula Lions Club donated $250 and Daniel Edwards of the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office presented $500. Community members buying lemonade would often pay for a $2 cup of lemonade with a $20 bill, donating the rest. Some gave money without buying lemonade at all. “He’s a really cool kid, and he just needs a new wheelchair,” said Brody Barker. Trevor has been in the same wheelchair for four years and is growing out of it. The specially fitted wheelchair he needs costs $44,000. Trevor also needs items including a shower seat, walker and other forms of equipment for when he gets

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Louisiana is moving towards hands-free calling while driving. Police officers everywhere are cracking down on driving while talking on the phone. According to Revised Statues 32:300.8, engaging in phone calls is prohibited in all school zones. The fee will depend on the jurisdiction where the citation was given. “I think they wrote the law because there was information made available to them that this is a safety issue, and I think it might have to do

with public opinion,” said the university Police Lieutenant Patrick Gibson. “Individuals may think I’m a safe driver, but public opinion thinks differently.” Gibson believes the recent law passed will increase safety on campus and in the community. He disagrees with those who think the implementation of this law was unnecessary. “I think people shouldn’t be using cell phones at all while driving,” said Gibson. “We had too SAFE DRIVING continued on pg. 8

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It is now against the law to talk on a cell phone and drive in a school zone. The fee amount charged for violating this law depends on the jurisdiction the citation is given.

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This is not the first time Brody Barker (middle) attended Hot August Night with the intent to raise funds for someone other than himself. Last year he attended and raised over $1,000 for the Tangi Humane Society. This year, he wanted to help out his new friend, Trevor (right) in getting a new wheelchair. older. The Rickerson’s also are in need of a new car. Once they obtain the new wheelchair, it will weigh 420 pounds, which is too heavy for the current lift that transfers Trevor into the

vehicle. “The best part of all this is the friendship that has come out of it; Brody is such a good person and has been an amazing role model for Trevor,” said Brittany

Rickerson, Trevor’s mother. Though the boys’ friendship is still young, they enjoy each other’s company while playing video games on Playstation and hanging out.

University has ‘no worries’ for the academic budget

LAW CRACKS DOWN ON CALLING AND DRIVING By Megan Simon

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By Megan Simon Editor in Chief

A lot of work was done this past summer by Vice President for Administration and Finance Sam Domiano and Budget Director John Paul Domiano along with their team to tackle the many worries concerning the academic budget and its effects on students and faculty. The team began working on the budget in early July. It was then submitted to the System Office for August 3. The budget for the University of Louisiana System will have the nine schools discussed by a board of supervisors Wednesday, August 26. 115.6 million dollars is the operating budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. In the end of Spring 2015, there were questions circulating around campus about the magnitude of the budget cuts and what the consequences were going to be. Even though the potential for cuts was greatest at 1.6 billion dollars, as of now, the Budget Office was able to reduce the cuts to zero. “Because our budget increased slightly compared to last year, there were no budget cuts to departments,” said Sam Domiano. “There were lots of things said and done throughout the session, but in the end, there weren’t cuts, which we were very grateful for. Legislatures had to work really hard to get us to that point, and we are grateful that there was not a cut.” Although students will not be experiencing any aftermath from the rumored budget cuts, there was still a 10 percent increase in tuition due to the LA GRAD act, but this will be the

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last year the 10 percent will be administered towards tuition. Due to the increase in tuition, the Budget Office was more aware of the students’ needs and kept this in mind while budgeting. “When we were looking at the fees, we [were] very sensitive to the fact that students already have the 10 percent increase,” said Sam Domiano. “So, we were very careful about the fact that’s already going to be an increase in costs students would have to bear. Quite honestly, we are very sensitive to the fact that students have had those tuition increases over the course of these past few years. Cumulatively speaking, we understand that there have been multiple increases and that becomes more of a burden that’s being placed on our students. We were trying to be careful where fees were being implemented.” While determining what fees were necessary for students to pay as opposed to those that weren’t, the office found there were two critical areas that needed funding in order to help both students and faculty directly. One of these areas was the student technology fee. The technology fee was administered in the late 90’s and has not been adjusted until now. Sam Domiano believes the fee will give students the technology they deserve and learning wouldn’t be possible without it. “Our needs were outpacing our funding,” said Sam Domiano. “We implemented a fee that was like the student technology resource fee. It BUDGET continued on pg. 8

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What do we need to know? The Lion Traxx has two routes now, the green and gold routes.

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Where to avoid the freshman fifteen REC Center offers students a place to relax and stay fit BY JAY LOVE Sports Editor

To some students, the dreaded freshman fifteen is a scary reality that may end as the senior sixty by the end of their collegiate careers. For students at Southeastern, one option of avoiding this fate is to take a visit to the Claude B. Pennington, Jr. Student Activity Center where there are plenty of options for students to remain fit and healthy. The Pennington Center offers students a variety of ways to stay active during the semester. A fitness room is open to students seven days a week, but be sure to bring a towel when visiting. Featuring an abundance of treadmills and elliptical machines to shed away the pounds, free weights, benches and other strength machines to sculpt the body are also available. Students have the opportunity to finish

off their workouts by relaxing in one of the saunas located in the locker rooms. For those who do not find the fitness room as the answer to staying fit, the Pennington Center offers other ways to have fun and sweat at the same time. An inside track is available to runners hoping to escape the hot August heat or to avoid unfavorable weather. There are also two racquetball courts that are open to students on a first come, first serve basis. Finally, there are also multiple basketball courts for students to test their hoops. One does not have to commit to the traditional exercises of running and lifting weights to remain fit at the Pennington Center. Various classes are offered every semester to help make working out enjoyable. Yoga, Jiu Jitsu and Zumba are just a few of the classes that have been administered in the past, all free of charge.

The Pennington also gives students the chance to socialize and meet others through intramural sports offered every semester. Whether students who are interested already have a team together or are in search of joining one, Southeastern Intramurals have put together men’s, women’s and co-ed leagues for ﬂag football, basketball, soccer and even dodgeball, to name a few. Also located inside the Pennington Center is the Pride Café offering wraps and breakfast made from organic produce delivered by Poche Farms. The cafe also sells protein shakes to help recuperate muscles following a hard workout. Speaking of recuperating muscles, massages are also offered at the Pennington Center. Students may set up appointments to enjoy their choice of a Pure Swedish massage or a Pure Deep Tissue

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Freshman communication major Ian Fischer does some ab work on the outside of the indoor track. Both walkers and runners must adhere to which direction and lane to use. massage. For more information or to make an appointment for a massage, contact Megan Mast at (985) 549-5728. The Pennington Center provides students several

different ways to stay in shape, relax and have a good time away from the classroom. Whether it is sweating it out in the ﬁtness room or shooting hoops with your

friends in intramurals, there is something for everybody at the Pennington Center. Call (985) 549-5591 for more information on the Pennington Center and all it has to offer.

Library makes further progress towards the future BY MEGAN SIMON Editor In Chief

The library can be considered as the hub that connects all students to campus. It is where students can look up information about their classes, get supplies ranging from books to

technology and ﬁnd a quiet refuge to either relax or study. With the help of Friends of the Library, the Student Government Association and tech fee grants, the library was recently able to make great progress in updating the information hub of campus.

One of the areas with the most improvement was the serials section of the library, which is found on the second ﬂoor. According to Library Director Eric Johnson, this has often been referred to as the “yellow room” by students due to its brightly painted yellow wall. New furniture and

general layout of the computers were added to the room, which included a newly furnished sitting area where students can charge their devices in one of the many charging towers found scattered throughout the room. In addition to being a computer area, like its ﬁrst ﬂoor counterpart, the

room also serves as a collaborative learning space where students are encouraged to form groups, talk about projects or study together for tests. The movable white boards,

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FYI: Freshman Year Information COURTESY

Organizational News is due on the Friday each week by 10 a.m., with a limit of 150 words for publication in the next issue of The Lion’s Roar.

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would like to welcome everyone back to a new fall semester, and we look forward to meeting all the brand new lions to campus. Our first APO Interest Meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 1 where all potential initiates can learn about us and how great it is to be in APO. The meeting will be in Student Union on the third floor from 5-8 p.m. If you love theatre, come check us out, we have a great semester planned.

Ofﬁce of Student Engagement Attention Organization Leaders: The Office for Student Engagement is hosting a Student Organization Browse during Traditions Welcome Week. This is the perfect opportunity to promote your organization to all Southeastern students. Table setup and check-in will start at 11:00am and table location will be on a first come, first serve basis. Each organization can only have five representatives at the browse. Please note that if your

organization signs up for the Student Organization Browse and fails to attend then your organization runs the risk of not being able to participate in future Student Organizational Browses. Please register your organization for this event on the Office of Student Engagement website.

Psi Chi

Welcome back to a new semester of college. We will be having an introduction meeting about the psychology honor society on August 31, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in White Hall room 222. This is the perfect time to get to know your peers as well as know the ins and outs of becoming a part of a wonderful organization enabling you for a future in psychology. Come join us for an inquiry of what goes into the organization and for

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more details, visit the PSI CHI section of the psychology page found on the Southeastern website. Or, feel free to send an email to psichi@selu. edu. Again, the officers of PSI CHI wish you the best of luck with your endeavors for this upcoming semester and remember, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

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Welcome, Freshman Class of 2015, to Southeastern Louisiana University. We here at the Center for Student Excellence are so happy that you have chosen Southeastern as your home for the next four years, and we look forward to walking along side of you in your journey toward success. To give you some background information about who we are, the Center for Student Excellence (CSE) is made up of a group of Academic Advisors who are here to support you during your first year of college. We understand that making the transition from high school to college isn’t easy, and we want you to know that you do not have to make this transition alone. We’ve got your back! At the CSE, we provide the following services: • Academic advising and course selection • Career exploration for undecided majors and students considering a change of major • Southeastern 101 instruction • Academic success workshops • Academic support for student athletes • Free tutoring for all students, not just freshmen • As a new freshman to campus, you are currently enrolled in the SE 101 freshman success course. Your instructor for this course also serves as your first year Academic Advisor, who will be your go-to person for any questions or concerns you might have. Because your SE 101 course meets twice a week you have the opportunity to establish a working relationship with your instructor/advisor. Your SE 101 instructor/Academic Advisor is available to you in class, through email, and/or an office visit. To contact the CSE, call us at (985) 549-3981. Here’s to a great Southeastern experience and an academically successful first semester! This article is part of a continuing series produced by the staff of the Center for Student Excellence to aid the students of Southeastern.

OPINIONS

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What opinions or topics would you like to see discussed this semester?

Not walking on eggshells to speak out William Schmidt Opinion Editor

Reading this means that you are in the Opinion’s section of the newspaper. I truly hope you continue to read this section and the entire paper throughout the semester. Through these opinions, The Lion’s Roar staff has a chance to voice their opinion on various topics unlike the rest of the paper where we report facts and unbiased stories to the best of our ability. But, it is also a time when we seek the voice of those throughout the university. For most production weeks, someone on staff will go on

campus and ask those willing to answer a question. Some of those answers are then put into our Speak Out section, which is to the right of this opinion. This section is meant to give the university student’s body a chance to voice their personal thoughts. Though our staff picks the question that is asked, we do not tell people how to answer. Through my years on staff, I have seen my fair share of answers, and one of the problems that seems to come up more than it should is when we have to pick certain pictures over the best answers, so no one becomes offended by the section being dominated by one ethnicity or gender. What I mean by this is that I ﬁnd it absurd that my generation, as well as the generation after me, has to worry about whom they

may offend when picking which pictures end up in Speak Out over the responses themselves. I do not believe that those on the newspaper staff should have to worry if someone may get offended because all the people chosen are one race, gender, ethnicity or any other social construct that has been created in society. Before I worked on the newspaper staff, the ﬁrst section of the paper I read was opinions. I not only enjoyed seeing what those who worked on the paper before me believed in, I enjoyed reading the short blurbs of those picked for Speak Out. I would be ecstatic when I would see someone’s picture that I knew. Now that I am the Opinion’s Editor, one of my responsibilities is to work on the Speak Out section, and I want to say it

now rather than later, “When I pick the quotes that are used, I am not looking at the picture of the people who answered. I am looking for the best, most relevant answers.” We will always ask more people than we can put in the paper in case something happens where we can’t use a picture or if more than one person gives us the same answer. We are not being prejudice or trying to emphasize one race, gender, et cetera over another. We are picking the answers that we believe are most relevant for the college campus. So if one week you see photos that are all the same race or gender in Speak Out, please do not think we are trying to be bias. We are simply trying to produce a paper for the college campus without having to walk on eggshells.

Lindsey Holzenthal Communication, Freshman I want to hear about the upcoming election because I don’t know much about politics. Brittany Bates Kinesiology, Senior I think the students need to learn about how to be healthy on a college budget. Carlee Fritter Psychology, Freshman

Follow good advice early on for the semester Kaitlyn Johnson Staff Reporter

Pinocchio had Jiminy, Cinderella had her godmother and Batman had Robin. With these trusty sidekicks by their side, each one of these infamous characters where successful in their endeavors. I, unfortunately, had nothing and no one to aid me in the task of making a smooth transition into college. But you, lucky readers, have me, and I’ll give you quick tips on how to jump start a good semester. Disclaimer: Large amounts of sarcasm will follow. The next 500 plus words should not be taken seriously. Party, endlessly. There are never more parties than at the beginning of the semester. Everyone wants to party together and as loudly as possible. Get caught up in the endless line of back-to-school social bashes; don’t stop there, party throughout the whole semester, this is college. If you miss a class or two or seven, its no big deal, what does a socialite need with a high grade point average? Procrastinate. Starting early is for wimps. Just because professors lay out the semester assignments for you on the ﬁrst day of class, does not mean you should get a head start on

them. At the beginning of the semester, you have more than enough time to waste. Take Jessica Clark, a computer science junior and her online Spanish class for example. “My professor opened all the assignments online and said they were all due on the last day of class,” said Clark. She waited until about two weeks before finals to start everything. The excitement of cramming a semester of assignments into 14 days made Jessica so happy that she didn’t even finish all of her assignments. I hoped you skipped the first day of class. Skipping class in general is a beautiful art form, and it takes time to perfect it. Middle and high school students wait years, decades even, for this privilege. Skipping the first day, however, is euphoria. The professors never talk about anything anyway; it’s syllabus day. Unless you took freshmen Mark Tippen’s history professor last semester; then, you and he missed the 100 point, one question bonus quiz administered on the first day. No matter, read the syllabus and find something better to do for 75 minutes. Don’t get your textbooks early. Hello, you go to Southeastern now. We rent our textbooks, so it is not as if they can sellout; although, Textbook Rental can simply run out of a particular book. Hundreds of students taking the same class and needing the same book; the chances of Textbook Rental running out are

I want to hear why we don’t have gender neutral bathrooms for those who don’t identify with a gender.

very slim. I can only think of one occasion when that happened. When I say one occasion, I mean three occasions to one person: me. I ended up studying from pictures of someone else’s book, but that’s not that bad. Fully depend on your academic advisor. The start of a new semester usually begins in the middle of an old one, with a cluster of emails from academic advisors reminding you to “come in and get advised.” So, drag yourself into the ofﬁce and let your advisor do all the work. Worry not with looking at your course curriculum sheet, that is your advisor’s job, and they aren’t human and never make mistakes, so you should be ﬁne. Just don’t look them directly in the eye. With these tips, every semester should run as smooth as butter for you. When I say “with these tips,” I mean the opposite of them, the exact opposite. Partying is fun, but keep it to a minimum, even at the beginning of the semester. The middle of the semester is a snake in the grass that creeps up as quietly as air, so don’t procrastinate. Syllabus day will, in some classes, be the easiest of them all, so don’t skip it and you should never wait until the last minute to get books. Lastly, advisors are there to help you, not do it for you, so always look at your required classes before your advising appointments because four eyes are better than two. Now, you are ready for a breezy semester.

Amanda Ballouk Sociology, Graduate Student How does SELU help out of state students adjust during the first few months of school? Brittany Carter Nursing, Sophomore I would like to hear people’s opinions on the Bruce Jenner thing, the thing about him becoming transsexual. Stephanie Travis Applied Sociology, Graduate Student I want to hear about current events, like the Gubernatorial Forum, and how students feel about those events. Dara Fricke Integrative Biology, Sophomore I want to know about religious disputes on gay marriage.

Reading is important in modern day Megan Simon Editor in Chief The world is constantly upgrading to the next level where everything is wireless, easy to access and taking large steps into the age of the Internet. Many wonder where this will leave the print industry: newspapers, books and magazines. The main debate on this matter is whether or not civilization should completely accept digital progress or hold on tight to the printed past. I’m all for progress. I usually can’t survive one day without Internet, but at the same time, I love the fact that I can actually hold a book in my hands and read it. I like physically turning the pages and seeing all the progress I made the further I get into it. I’m an extreme book-worm, this includes most forms of reading, such as magazines and books. This being said, I never once went for the digital copy of any of the afore mentioned. I never owned a Kindle or read the latest news on Yahoo. I enjoyed having the physical copy in my hands. I don’t know if ‘my people’ are dwindling, but I know there must be people still out there who like having physical copies better than going full on digital. Since I regard health very highly due to my background in the medical world, I looked more closely at how reading on electronic devices can affect our health. According to medicaldaily. com, reading on electronic devices can affect the

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production of the sleep hormone, melatonin. This means if you read on your electronic device before going to bed, it takes longer to fall asleep, experience deep sleep and in the end, you wake up more fatigued. Having deficiencies in sleep can lead to other medical problems such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases and cancer. In contrast, reading a physical copy can actually help you fall asleep faster. In addition, there are many other medical problems that can arise from reading a screen. Besides avoiding medical issues, there are other benefits to reading physical copies over their digital counterparts. There will never be a technical difficulty involved when trying to read a news article or the next chapter in a book. There will be no need to have to charge my magazine so I can read the next issue of “Runner’s World.” Physical copies are just simpler to read, which is the whole point of reading in the first place, to be able to have access to information in a simple way. I feel while technology has its place in the reading world, it still does not compare to the good ol’ fashioned way. Having experience in the newspaper industry, I’ve read both articles on physical copies of the newspaper and digital copies on the website. To me, when you are on the Internet, you don’t get the full experience of the article. Reading something when its bright screen is blaring at you makes it difficult to focus, and I usually catch myself rereading paragraphs and sometimes the whole article. In the end, I think it’s best to let progress do its thing but to keep around the print industry, not just for nostalgia but because it is a better way.

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Shattered Illusions

Review By Megan Ferrando

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This bee does more than buzz By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter

A&E Editor

We all have heard of, and so many of us have read, “Harry Potter,” “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent.” These popular series have raged through campuses across the country, and they have even leaped off the pages of books and onto the big screen. The reality of the average reader’s life, though, is that there are so many series we don’t hear of. They aren’t being talked about or thrown onto our Facebook newsfeed, and so are therefore hard to discover. As someone who loves a good story, I feel it necessary to begin sharing another must-read series—the “Outlander” series by Diana Gaboldon. Some have possibly heard of this series, as Starz has created a television show from it. Despite this, I find the books are still largely unrecognized. Considering the raw talent of Gaboldon, this needs to be changed. When I began “Outlander,” I was a bit skeptical of the story and my care to even continue. As I made my way through, though, I could not put the book down. Or the second book for that matter. The series follows a character, Claire Beauchamp, who falls back in time to 1700s Scotland. Claire is a British Army nurse married to a respectable historian in the 1900s when she finds herself suddenly in an unknown and scary time, where her own life and freedom are at danger. Here she finds a Scottish warrior, Jamie Fraser, who she eventually marries to save herself. This is the beginning of an adventure that never ends. I am constantly surprised by the plot Gaboldon creates for these characters. She is not only able to write a story that draws you in, but she does it in such a way that you feel as if you know the characters and are in the book itself. Don’t allow the seemingly cheesy plot of time travel and love to stop you from reading these books. It fits perfectly for women and men. There are stories of love, adventure and the human experience. To make it even better, you really will learn about historical Scotland. For those looking for a new series to read, try “Outlander.” And don’t stop.

Arts & Entertainment

Taco lovers got to enjoy dinner and drinks, along with a performance by a local artist. Graduate student Jenn Rees performed classic covers this past Saturday, August 22 at Tacos and Beer as Mumble Bee Acoustic. According to Rees she is “allergic to anything that stings.” While recording at a friend’s house one day, she was outside on a swing, writing lyrics when she hit a can that had bees inside of it. Rees was then chased around the carport by the flying insects while her friend laughed on the sidelines. After the incident, they picked up the habit of calling her “Bee.” Rees also admitted that she is prone to mumbling and adding those two things together created her stage name, Mumble Bee Acoustic. “It just kind of all came together,” said Rees. When she isn’t performing at venues like Tacos and Beer, Cate Street Pub or The Republic in New Orleans, Rees is a graduate student in the applied sociology program. Reese began playing guitar when she was eight years old, and has not put it down since. “I’ve always sang,” said Rees. “It was the only way I

could get people to listen to me.” During a dark period in her life, Rees says music was the only healthy crutch she had. “It’s not even a crutch, but an outlet,” said Rees. “Music has always been there for me.” Rees also writes her own, original music, but doesn’t perform it. She would like to release an album and she is talking with various artists to do so as far out as Houston and California. Rees would also love to play with a band. “The energy is completely different. This is fun, but it’s emotionally exhausting,” said Rees. According to Rees, keeping the attention of one person is difficult at times and keeping the attention of 50 people is much more difficult, especially when alone. She believes keeping true to yourself as a performer is important. School is her number one focus at the moment, but she would not want any strain on her relationship with her girlfriend, Ally, from overperforming. “Ally is an early childhood education major and that’s the only reason she can put up with me, because I’m just a giant kid. But it works,” said Rees. Depending on the day

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Jenn Rees is a graduate student and enjoys spending her off time playing guitar and singing. For Rees, performing is an outlet that allows her to express herself in a healthy way. and venue, most covers she performs may be from the 90s or other types of songs. “90s are fun, and everybody knows them,” said Rees. “Performing is how I work out things. If I’m stressed out, playing something that I can belt out just feels right.” Rees also has closing advice for aspiring artists, or people

who are just going through a hard time. “This is going to sound so lame, but honestly, do what you have to do. For me it was picking up a guitar, and singing until I had nothing left in me,” said Rees. Rees has a piano in her house and said she will sometimes walk in, drop her bag, and just

start playing if she has had a rough day, and once it is all out, she’ll go upstairs to work. “Don’t ever stop because when you stop, you do an injustice to yourself,” said Rees. “Outlets like music offer constant growth, and change is the only constant in life so embrace it.”

Coming to Columbia Theatre

Operas, plays, concerts and more will take the stage this 2015 to 2016 year By Jade Ngo Staff Reporter

The Columbia Theatre for Performing Arts located in downtown Hammond is a source of entertainment for the community and students. The Columbia Theatre has indicated its intent to host a variety of new and exciting acts in the upcoming 2015 to 2016 year. “I’m very excited about the performances taking place this year,” said Interim Director of the Columbia Theatre C. Roy Blackwood. “In particular, I am excited about the Sherlock Holmes production coming in the spring.” So far, over 50 acts are scheduled to take place this year. These acts are divided into five different categories: Columbia Theatre presents, new

artist concert series, the silver screen, campus ensembles and rentals, dance and other events. Among the acts will be “A Funny Thing Happened on The Way To The Forum,” which is a musical comedy based on ancient Roman comedies that will be playing September 24 to 25. Another act will be adding a unique flare to the arts. “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical,” an unscripted theatrical awards show, will take place October 27. This performance is unique because it involves interaction with the audience, and no two performances will ever be the same. “‘Broadways Next H!t Musical’ has been selling out across the country,” said Blackwood. “The Columbia Theatre has never hosted an event like this before.” The fall productions will close

out with “The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic performed by the Hammond Ballet on December 11 to 12. In early spring, audience members will be solving cases with the popular detective, Sherlock Holmes in “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.” The play will be performed by Aquila Theatre on February 19. “The Jaimee Paul Quintet: At Last” will be a night consisting of a tribute to great female jazz vocalist and will take place February 24. In addition, a child-friendly night of “Red Riding Hood” will come to the theater April 16. The Columbia Theatre books a variety of events besides plays. Some of the new artists that will be featured this year will include Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds on October 22, the Landreth Brothers on January 30

and Sierra Hull Bluegrass on March 10. Each show will shine light on rising musicians with various sounds, including soul, rock, funk, americana and folk. “There are a lot of different factors that go into picking the acts and performances, one of the most important of those being likability within the Hammond community,” said Blackwood. Blackwood believes students can benefit from their time spent at the Columbia Theatre. According to Blackwood, the performances are “offering students a lifetime of understanding and appreciation for the performing arts.” For more information about the Colombia Theatre or ticket purchases, visit their website at columbiatheatre. org.

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Pop culture and HRAC features local author, speaker faith intersect By Larshell Green Staff Reporter

By Karson Sharp Staff Reporter

After stepping up as the new director of the Wesley Foundation for Southeastern, pastor Matt Rawle began his tenure by creating several pieces of young adult theology. Rawle wrote three books, each book aiming to help young people learn who they are in Christ. According to Rawle, the books were published by Abingdon Press in Nashville, and the books were shipped to stores on Friday. Rawle hopes his books will be available in the University Bookstore. Each book is part of an individual study, and the studies will be covered in depth during small groups at the Wesley Foundation. Small groups are scheduled for Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. “I wrote my books because there wasn’t any good Christian theology for young adults. Everything I could find was either too simple or all over the place,” said Rawle. “It was helpful to have a series that Baby Boomers trusted and that youth thought was edgy. I wanted something thought-provoking but accessible for a Millennial generation.” Rawle observed that film classics such as “Star Wars,” “Lord of the Rings,” “The Matrix” and “The Lion King” all feature a savior of some sort. Rawle examined these films and the figures within them. He also observed the storytelling that is prominent in all of these works, and “Hollywood Jesus” is all about storytelling. While the intersection of script and scripture are crucial to the book, its main purpose is to help students tell their story. The first book is titled “The Faith of a Mockingbird.” Rawle Introduces readers to the characters and situations of “To Kill A Mockingbird.” By connecting readers to this classic tale of crime, punishment and prejudice, Rawle helps readers to find their place in society and discuss racial tensions. Rawle also explained that generations of students have used “To Kill A Mockingbird” as school reading material. As such, “The Faith of a Mockingbird” resonates with all age groups, and is perfectly suited for a study like Rawle’s. When Rawle was asked about the goals of the book, the author was once again prepared to explain its deeper meaning. “The Faith of a Mockingbird” is about learning your place in society, that of the other person, and giving readers a new language to discuss racial tension,” Rawle said. The second book is called “The Salvation of Doctor Who,” and it is based in the global favorite British sci-fi “Doctor Who.” Rawle explained that in the series “Doctor Who,” the Doctor would be ‘regenerated’ from time to time, gaining new clothes, personality and appearance. Despite these changes, he remained the same Doctor. Using this “Doctor Who” trait as a parallel, Rawle paralleled the many sides of the Doctor and the equally numerous sides of Jesus Christ. The book addresses the intersection of science and faith, as well as perceived contradictions between the two. Like “The Faith of a Mockingbird,” Rawle again uses something that readers of all generations will relate to in order to understand the scripture more. “This book is about discovering who you are, using science, faith, and the characters of ‘Doctor Who,’” Rawle said. For his final book, pastor Rawle used films throughout American history, and titled the book “Hollywood Jesus.” In this book, Rawle examines the intersection of faith and film in everyday life, citing movies throughout history. Rawle expressed excitement about his new books and his position as the new director of the Wesley Foundation. Two of his goals are to reach students using his new books and to rebuild a Methodist presence on campus.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Is someone at work resisting that Aries charm? Hard to believe. But seriously, Lamb, you might want to back up your ideas with some solid data, and then watch the yeas pile on. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your hard work could pay off in ways you didn’t expect, but certainly deserve. Tend to that pesky health problem now so you’ll be in top shape to tackle the new projects coming up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Planning a family event can be stressful unless you make it clear from the start that you’re in charge. You might accept suggestions, but it will be your decisions that count. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You still have a way to go to bring that professional matter to a satisfactory conclusion. Meanwhile, an important personal situation could require more of your attention by week’s end. LEO (July 23 to August 22) There’s something about you Fine Felines that makes people want to tell you secrets. But once again, be wary of who is doing the telling. You might not want to be that person’s confidante. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Creating a fuss about a family matter might get everyone’s attention. But it might be better to talk one-on-one with family members in order to spare a loved one unnecessary embarrassment. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’re making progress

on that career move, albeit not as quickly as you had hoped. But stay with it. Your personal life takes an unexpected (but very welcome) new turn. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) If you feel you’ve been unfairly treated in a workplace decision, correct the situation now while there’s still time to do so. Arm yourself with facts, and go to it. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Devising your own system of doing things might be the best way to handle an increasingly complex situation. But do it tactfully in order to avoid ruffling too many of your colleagues’ feathers. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family member’s health problem might once again require you to shift some of your current priorities around. But this time, make certain other relatives will be there to help. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Catching up on tasks you’ve left undone will take a while to accomplish. But the sooner you complete them, the sooner you’ll be able to take on another time-sensitive project. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might feel swamped by all that you’re expected to do. But take a moment to come up for air, then handle things one at a time, and you’ll soon get through them all. BORN THIS WEEK: Although you love being home with your family, you also enjoy traveling and making new friends. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Local author, hand radio operator and weekly newspaper columnist Kathryn Martin spoke at the recent Author’s Salon, which gives local authors the opportunity to discuss their current works and writing process. The event was held Thursday, August 20 at the Hammond Regional Arts Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Martin described her former career at a Ponchatoula dental office and her fame as a religious speaker. “Being introduced as a writer is still surprising,” said Martin. Although she always loved writing as a child, she never thought she’d become an author. Martin took night classes with the American Dental Association and attended Southeastern to major in Spanish at 29 years old. She then earned her masters and bachelors degree in education. Her training in writing stems from the high

expectations of writing teachers at Ponchatoula High School. In her first speaking appearances, Martin charged very little for tickets. She was told by Minnie Pearl, who discovered her, she would not make much money that way. Martin stuck to her guns, hoping for a diverse audience but still upholding her personal morals. She began giving inspirational speeches influenced by her religious background. Her now famous country vernacular speaking “Miz Maudie” character started out as a practical joke when she was in her thirties. Now, she advertises for shows as a team of two. Martin reveals that some ministries preferred for her to only speak as “Miz Maudie” and offered criticism regarding female writers. Audiences have experienced her personal and uplifting stories for 37 years in the United States and Canada. Martin describes her biggest inspiration for her speeches and

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Kathryn Martin signs her book for childhood friend and fan, Eva Hebert, after Hammond Regional Arts Center’s Author’s Salon. books as a “search for positivity.” She enjoys giving the same positivity back to her audience and relieving them of some of their daily troubles. Her popular novel “Believe It or Not-Mama Likes the Nursing Home” began as a nursing home brochure for loved ones. However, it has turned into a nonfiction novel about her own mother who in a semi-comatose state became alive in a nursing home, even finding love again. Audiences laughed as Martin described her mom she was engaged. Childhood friend and fan

of the novel Eva Hebert was familiar with her Hammond and Ponchatoula newspaper articles. She describes Martin’s work as “sincere and natural.” For more information on Martin, visit her website at www. mizmaudie.com. The next Author’s Salon event will be led by Howard Nichols and Katie Wainwright on September 17. For more information on upcoming events, visit hammondarts.org, call 985542-7113 or email info@ hammondarts.org.

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The library has made large strides in updating the facility. This includes new furniture on the second floor, new computers and rental technology for students. The library has also progressed in the technological aspect, establishing charging towers for students to charge their phones and laptops. Reference Beth Stahr. “They are

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chairs and tables encourage students further into more interactive learning with one another. “What we hope to have here at the collaborative learning area is not a concentrated study area where there is a librarian shooshing,” said Head of Serials Janie Branham. “This is where you can talk and meet together as a group.” Due to the student tech fee grant, serials, the media lab area and the reference department on the first floor were able to get all new computers, which are connected to a virtual machine in order to be more efficient. “They are not the typical PC’s you have at home,” said Head of

they connect to a virtual machine. The Office of Technology had decided they wanted to go that way. All these computers print and connect to the Internet and Moodle, so students can use them for whatever they want to do.” The reference section will also be updating their scanners. For now, there is only one working scanner, found at the reference desk on the first floor, but the reference department is planning to take the photocopy machines and activate the email feature. This will give students the option to send what they are trying to scan to their email instead of using up their prints. These photocopy machines can be found at the reference

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Items for circulation such as books are generally checked out on the first floor. Books, DVDs and CDs can be checked out for up to three weeks until they have to be brought back. The first floor is also where students can rent a study room on the fourth floor. Rooms can be rented for up to four hours at a time. “We are here to serve students and faculty,” said Johnson. “That is why we exist. Sometimes students come in and say, ‘oh, I hate to bother you.’ You are not bothering us. That’s why we’re here. So, come to the reference desk and ask questions, and we will help get whatever they need.” For more information about the library, visit the library’s website.

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Athlete of the week

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Fans celebrate Southeastern Athletics By Toby Everett Staff Reporter

By Morgan Ledet Staff Reporter

Sofia Olsson is a freshman soccer player from Lysekil, Sweden. She is 5 feet 9 inches and a forward/midfielder for the Lady Lion’s. She is the daughter of Fred Olsson and Liselott Friman. She also has an older brother, Johan. In native Sweden, she was a multi-sport athlete and student council member. Olsson is undecided about her major, but is contemplating criminal justice or psychology. The Lion’s Roar: When did you start playing soccer? Sofia Olsson: When I was five years old. TLR: What inspired you to become a soccer player? SO: Everyone in Sweden starts playing soccer; so it was more of a question of when. TLR: What is your pregame routine? SO: I do not really have a specific routine, but I prefer eating a massive breakfast, then eat at least two more meals before the game. TLR: Besides soccer, do you like any other sports or have any other hobbies? SO: I don’t have time to do another sport, but when I was younger, I played badminton besides soccer. In my spare time, I’m hanging out with friends. TLR: How do you balance school, practices, games and a social life? SO: It’s a struggle, but as long as I use my time wisely I will be able to handle it. But, then comes the time difference to my friends and family in Sweden; so, I FaceTime a lot between classes and practices. TLR: Do you have any goals for this season? Semester? SO: My personal goal is to learn as much as possible since I’m used to a different way of coaching and thinking. But, I want to have a successful season with this talented team. TLR: What made you choose Southeastern for college? SO: It is a successful team, and I liked coach Hornbuckle’s philosophy. TLR: How is living in south Louisiana different from living in Sweden? SO: I don’t know where to start. The food, the mentality, the culture, the stores, the roads; everything is different. The biggest difference is all the stop signs. TLR: What is your favorite thing about living in Louisiana? SO: The jambalaya maybe. TLR: What do you miss most about being away from home? SO: My friends, family and not seeing mountains. TLR: Do you have any role models? SO: My friends Lisa and Zlatan, of course. TLR: What is the best advice you have ever received? SO: During a fitness test I was told, “Keep going, it’s only 13 minutes of your life.” TLR: Do you have any advice for younger athletes? SO: Have courage and believe in yourself because no one deserves success more than you do.

This year’s Lion Nation Celebration helped to raise money for the Athletics Department and studentathletes’ scholarships. At the 2015 Lion Nation Celebration, fans, coaches, cheerleaders and Lionettes gathered to celebrate and raise money for the 2015-2016 athletic year. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the University Center, fans participated in both a silent and live auction. “We started last year. The gentleman that was in my role had this vision. It is a fundraiser for the Athletic Department and so we are planning to have this as an annual event,” said Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Development Tom Dawsey. “So, this is actually the second annual Lion Nation Celebration.” The main focus this year was to make the event more interactive and enjoyable for everyone. “Basically the only thing that we are changing is we are trying to make it a little bit more fun event. We are going to have some dancing. We’ve got a cash bar this year where we didn’t have that last year,” said Dawsey. “So it’s going to be more of a party atmosphere. A lot of these guys that are coming are fans or boosters [that] have given us money in

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Fans gathered in the University Center to participate in the Lion Nation Celebration. Food was provided as well as an auction that featured Lions’ memorabilia. the past and so we want this to be a big, ‘Thank you.’” Some of the items fans had the opportunity to bid on were signed apparel and memorabilia from the Southland Conference champion football and baseball teams along with items signed by Terry Bradshaw, Mariano Rivera and LaDainian Tomlinson as well as other famous sports icons. Dawsey explained other

signed items included a signed Green Bay Packers Brett Favre jersey, a signed Indianapolis Colts Peyton Manning jersey and a football signed by Peyton, Eli and Archie Manning. According to Dawsey, game day experiences, which were auctioned off, give fans a chance to live the life of a football, baseball and basketball athlete on game day. “Our coaches have been

really supportive and they do a great job of trying to engage our fan base,” said Dawsey. “What’s going to happen is coach Ladner with men’s basketball, coach Roberts with football and coach Riser with baseball are going to allow a fan to experience exactly what the players experience on a game day. They will be able to go to pregame meals, any meetings that they have, anything like that, the walkthroughs and actually go

out on the field with them. Then they’ll be able to either stand on the sidelines or sit on the bench with the coaches. It’s a pretty neat experience.” Also, during the event, Richard “Dickie” Whitson, a board member of the Alumni Association, received the “Heart of the Lion” award. The award recognizes his years of service to the university. For more information on upcoming fundraiser events, visit selu.edu.

Bennett struggles in NFL Debut By Jay Love Sports Editor

Former Lions football star quarterback Bryan Bennett made his National Football League debut this month, playing for the Indianapolis Colts against the Philadelphia Eagles. Bennett signed with the Colts on May 5, 2015 after going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft. The former Oregon Duck joins a stacked quarterback group containing pro-bowler Andrew Luck and seasoned veteran Matt Hasselbeck. Eventual Heisman award winner Marcus Mariota beat out Bennett during his rookie season to capture the starting quarterback job in Oregon. Bennett left the program in hopes of a starting spot elsewhere. That is when Bennett took his talents south to Hammond, Louisiana prior to the 2013 season and joined the Lions. Bennett set multiple

records during his time with the Lions, including leading the team to their first ever appearance in the Football Championship Series Playoffs. Bennett started under center to start the second half during the Colt’s first preseason game against the Eagles. The former Lion was able to complete his first ever pass as a pro after completing a pass over the middle for 11 yards. Bennett then reminded fans how dangerous he was on the ground when he ran the ball for 11 yards during the very next play. Bennett’s first drive down the field was capped off by a nine-yard run for a touchdown by fellow rookie Josh Robinson. The following drives were not as successful, however. Bennett finished his first career game as a pro by throwing 4/16 and giving away two interceptions. “There were some things that I did well that I was happy to get out there and get my

feet wet,” said Bennett in a postgame interview. “There’s obviously some things you go back on film that you’d like to correct.” Last Saturday was the Colts’ second preseason game as Indianapolis hosted the Chicago Bears. With both Luck and Hasselbeck seeking larger roles throughout the first three quarters, Bennett would not enter the game until two minutes left in the third quarter. Bennett would not complete a pass until the fourth quarter, finishing the game 1/7 with 17 yards passing. “I just want to make sure I go out there and stick to what we’re working on in practice,” said Bennett on what he hopes to accomplish his next time on the field. The Colts’ next preseason game is this Saturday against the St. Louis Rams. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.

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Bryan Bennett drops back to make a pass during last season’s game against Southern Utah.

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LADY LIONS LEAD FALL SPORTS WITH DOUBLE WINS By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter

Despite dodgy weather all week, the Lady Lions soccer team was ready for their first match of the season against the Jackson State University Tigers on Friday. The ladies would not let any rain dampen their chances of victory and the Lady Lions ended their season opener with a winning score of 2-0. Debuting Lady Lions made impressive plays throughout the match, contributing to the winning outcome. “Sofia Olsson provided a great presence for us up high; Christina Cutura came up in the back and was great at physically winning challenges, getting forward and connecting passes,” said Head Coach Blake Hornbuckle. Within the starting minutes, the Lady Lions had already driven the ball down the field, past Jackson’s defense, attacking the goal and scoring. By the seventh minute they had already taken six shots, but it was senior Kayla Vera who made it in the net. “It starts with our fitness, being able to start off right in the back and continue throughout the full game,” said sophomore midfielder Maggie Ramsey. “In preseason we played hard, we worked

hard and never took our foot off the gas petal.” With the turf still wet from an earlier rain, the ball moved faster across the field and tested both teams’ stamina and ability to maintain form. “We were able to play on this field and adjust, so we were more prepared than they were, which was an advantage to us,” said junior forward Marisa Rodrigues. “The slick ball, you just have to get in front of.” Bri Singh, typically a forward, was put in the back line and immediately established herself when she collected a 50/50 ball from an opponent. Jackson mirrored the Lady Lions’ own aggression and collectively, the two teams gathered 21 fouls throughout the game. Within the 77th minute, Rodrigues nailed a shot of her own into the net. The Lady Lions had taken 21 shots by the end of the match. “Ramsey had a fantastic game. She had a lot of headers; Utreras was really good about having the ball and connecting passes; Hope Sabadash was solid in goal,” said Hornbuckle. During the following game on Sunday, the girls took to Mississippi Valley State and returned with another win, 5-2, increasing their young record to 2-0.

Carrying over their aggression from Friday’s match, the team had already scored four times before the time Mississippi Valley was able to respond with two of their own. The Lady Lions’ first net was just a minute into the match while the rest appeared in the second half. Vera and Rodrigues each scored again, while senior midfielder Singh, Utreras and incoming freshman midfielder Vanessa Arzuluz had their first goals of the season. In the 53rd minute, junior defender Katie Noonan found Arzaluz, who sent a shot straight into the goal. In the 73rd minute Noonan assisted another goal to Utreras, who scored for a second time, her first being the opening goal. Singh scored off a Utreras’ free kick in the 75th minute; the goal was Singh’s 23rd in her career and moved her into the sole possession of the school’s career list. Rodrigues scored the final goal of the game in the 80th minute. The Lady Lions will face off against the defending national champion, Florida State, at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The match will be broadcasted on ESPN3. For more information on the Lady Lions, visit lionsports.net.

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Junior defender Katie Noonan and sophomore midfielder Maddie Kresevic (left) fights for the ball against a Jackson State player. During the game Noonan was credited with one shot and kept a constant pressure on opposing players, getting the ball in Lady Lion possession. The Sweden native Sofia Olsson (above) played in the game as well, making her Southeastern debut.

New face arises on the softball field By Elizabeth Brown Staff Reporter

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For the Lady Lions softball team, this past season finished with the team’s Head Coach Pete Langlois announcing his

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