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FALL 2018 SPECIAL EDITION

A STUDENT PUBLICATION VOLUME 90, ISSUE 3

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SLU Traditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Make it official . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 A weeklong welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Writing about purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Four players named to preseason teams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Where to eat, shop and hang in Hammond. . . . . . . . . .14 Rugby recruiting. . . . . . . . . . . .15 Miracle recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Before you graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Getting involved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Vonnie Borden theatre/dance calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sports calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

STAFF

From hobby to hire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

The Lion’s Roar

How do you park? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Get it together: Organization for the new term . . . . . . . . . . . 27 You need it, you got it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 A word from the editor . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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SLUTraditions Strawberry Jubilee

Friendship Oak

There is a legend that couples who kiss beneath its boughs will one day share wedding vows.

Fanfare

This annual festival celebrates the arts, humanities and social sciences with events throughout October.

This event is similar to â€œGumbo Ya Yaâ€? but is held Miss Southeastern during the spring This tradition be- semester and foGumbo Ya Ya This event, which is gan in 1949 and be- cuses on strawheld during Home- came a preliminary b e r r y - t h e m e d foods. coming Week, cel- pageant in the Miss America Organizaebrates Louisiana tion in 1962. culture with traditional foods.

ANNIE GOODMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

It can be daunting to explore a new environment, and often students fall back on what is familiar by returning home to the restaurants and stores they grew up around. With 79.2 percent of undergraduate students living off campus or commuting in 2017 according to the Office of Institutional Research, many students may not realize what Hammond has to offer. The Hammond community supports the university and its students. A way to branch out into the community is by becoming familiar with the businesses that suppurt Southeastern Athletics. Among these businesses is the Official Restaurant & Bar of Southeastern Athletics, which is Our Mom’s Restaurant & Bar. “Our connection with SLU is an important part of our identity,” said Co-Owner J.P. Ngo. “It’s why we’re the official restaurant and bar of SLU

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athletics, and it’s why we make such an effort to take care of students and faculty in particular.” The restaurant, located at 205 E. Thomas St., is known for its family atmosphere and affordable prices. “As part of that effort to care for their SLU customers, Our Mom’s institutes nightly drink specials and a 20 percent discount every Tuesday to students and faculty members with valid university ID,” said Director of Media and Client Relations at BlinkJar Media Rikki Broussard. “Between those efforts and a new location with a cool atmosphere, there isn’t much more any Lion could ask for.” Another business that supports Southeastern Athletics is run by a 2017 university graduate and her mother. Obsession Boutique opened in 2013 and has been dubbed the Ofﬁcial Boutique of Southeastern Athletics since 2016. “Obsession is actually geared

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Lion Up

toward the college student,” said Co-Owner Tori Hoover. “We try to bring all the latest trends to college girls at a reasonable price. For game day, we have like half the store in green and gold so they can come here rather than have to go search high and low for our colors.” The store is located at 420 Palace Drive and takes pride in its customer service. “We really strive for whenever people walk in the door, to make sure they are met with a friendly face and that they are shopping with someone like a sister or friend,” said Hoover. In 2017, the university partnered with Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. to release the

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Roomie the Lion

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Our Mom’s Restaurant & Bar

Official official university beer. It is called Lion Up and is an American wheat ale. The owners of Gnarly Barley, Zac and Cari Caramonta, are alumni of the university and were the 2016 Young Alumni of the Year. Their brewery can be found at 1709 Corbin Road and holds open warehouse events on the weekends. A couple other official university symbols to be aware of are the Lion Up gesture and the mascot. Roomie the Lion was named after a beloved biology professor in 1964. The gesture consists of making an “L” shape with the index finger and thumb of both hands and holding them to your head.

-Jacob Summerville / The Lion’s Roar

Obsession Boutique

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Lion Up Beer

A weeklong Welcome The first week of the semester is filled with events to help students get moved in and accustomed to college life. The events are geared toward freshmen living on campus in hopes of helping them adapt to the new environment but are open to everyone.

Move-in Mania Date: Aug. 12 Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Student Union Ballroom

Paint Party Date: Aug. 13 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Lee Field

Viva la Vitals Date: Aug. 15 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Student Union

Aloha Dinner Late Night with Taking Care of the REC Business Date: Aug. 12 Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Pennington Student Activity Center

Date: Aug. 13 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get textbooks, settle financial business, and get a parking pass.

Team UP! Tuesday

Strawberry Jam

“Just Ask Me” Tents

Date: Aug. 14 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Checkin at Student Union Mall

Date: Aug. 14 Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: Strawberry Stadium (rain location-parking garage)

Date: Aug. 12 Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: Student Union - 2nd Floor

Get the Scoop REC-A-Palooza Date: Aug. 15 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Student Union Quad

Date: Aug. 15 Time: 3-6 p.m. Location: Pennington Student Activity Center

Date: Aug. 15 Time: 7:30-11 a.m. Location: Campus Wide

CAB After Dark Luau Date: Aug. 15 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Student Union Park

Blue and You

Viva la Vitals

CAB City Sampler

Block Party

Date: Aug. 16 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Outside Student Union

Date: Aug. 16 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Student Union

Date: Aug. 16 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Student Union Mall

Date: Aug. 17 Time: 6-10 p.m. Location: SGA Drive (rain location-parking garage)

“Oops, I Forgot” Date: Aug. 13 Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Pride Hall to Hammond Square Mall

Blue and You Date: Aug. 15 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Outside Student Union

“Just Ask Me” Tents Date: Aug. 16 Time: 7:30-11 a.m. Location: Campus Wide

Survive the Drive Date: Aug. 18 Time: 2-6 p.m. Location: Pennington Student Activity Center

Times are accurate at time of printing but are subject to change. Visit southeastern.edu/current_students/welcome for current times and locations.

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ANNIE GOODMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Being raised by a single mother after his father was sentenced to prison, the future looked uncertain at best. However, even with the odds stacked against his favor, this student prevailed in life leaving him with a desire to help others do the same. Senior social work major Cedric L. Dent Jr., who has made an impact on his peers since entering the university while attaining awards such as the Vice President’s Award of Excellence, the Dr. S. LaVanner Award - 2018 Role Model of the Year Award and the Project P.U.L.L. Rising Star Award, has decided to write a book. “I have collected all of my experiences, upbringings and lessons I have gained from experiencing living, and I wanted to share that with other people so I can inspire them to achieve something bigger than myself,” said Dent. Dent realizes that many others in his situation quit before they begin and hopes to reach out to them through his book, “Searching for Purpose & Understanding: Fulﬁlling Your Purpose in Life.” “I would like to express to them: ‘Don’t give up,’” said Dent. “There’s always a better opportunity that’s available. You just have to ﬁnd a way.”

“Invest in a book to invest in yourself.”

-Cedric L. Dent Jr.

When Dent would look over his daily writings, a book felt like a natural progression since that was an item on his bucket list. “I kept writing each day until eventually it added up to a book,” said Dent. “There were days where I could write a lot, and there were days where I couldn’t write at all. It’s a process. It takes discipline. It takes persistence.” While writing a book is a very personal experience, Dent bares his soul and mind in written form to help others. “I’m giving readers the opportunity to walk in my shoes a little bit but also be able to ﬁnd out a little more about themselves,” said Dent. “Help them ﬁnd out who they are and love themselves a little more. The main thing is to inspire, to inform, and to inspire others to achieve what they want to achieve in life.” The book will be available this fall. To preorder, go to cedricdentjr. com.

“If you can spend $15 to invest in yourself, it will go a long way,” said Dent. “Instead of going out to eat and investing in a meal, invest in a book to invest in yourself. It’s a choice at the end of the day: if you want to become better, if you want to be a better person, if you want to take advice from me because I’m a role model to a lot of people.” Dent hopes to continue to serve others throughout the community through his involvement around campus. He is the coordinator of Project P.U.L.L, the Student Government Association chief of staff, a member of Order of Omega and the secretary and former president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. “Life is limitless,” said Dent. “You really can achieve anything that you put your mind to. I’m not saying that to sound cool or anything like that. It’s the truth. Successful people always tell us that. You have to stay focused. You have to work hard.”

Making the team:

Four players named to preseason teams

ZACHARY ARAKI A&E EDITOR

The league honored four Lion football players by naming them to the 2018 Preseason AllSouthland Conference Football Teams. Junior kick returner Juwan Petit-Frere was selected for the first team while sophomore running back Marcus Cooper, junior offensive lineman Alfred Beverly III and senior linebacker Tamarcus Russell made the second team. “It’s always good that our guys receive recognition for the things they have done in the past, but we’re looking more towards the future,” said Head Coach Frank Scelfo. “Hopefully by the end of the season, we’ll have many more guys on the team.” For Petit-Frere, the recognition is another in a list of honors. He also made the 2017 STATS FCS All-America First Team, the 2017 Phil Steele FCS All-America First Team, the 2017 All-Southland Conference Second Team and the 2017 All-Louisiana First Team. In 2017, his kickoff return average was the second highest for a season in the Southland Conference’s history. Cooper made the 2017 STATS Jerry Rice Award Watch List and the 2017 Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week while reaching a single-season school record of 10.1 yards per carry. In 2017, Beverly played in all 11 games on the offensive line. Beverly’s work on the offensive line helped the team rank third nationally in rushing yards per game. Russell also played in all 11 games as a reserve linebacker in 2017. In his first season, Russell made 24 tackles, five tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Scelfo shared his views of the honorees as both players and men. “You can watch them on the field, and you can see how well they perform and how hard they’ve worked to get to that point as a player,” said Scelfo. “But when you really get to know them off the field, you find out what type of people they really are, and they really are quality men.” Scelfo discussed his expectations of the four players heading into the season. “All of them are good leaders for us,” said Scelfo. “They provide that type of inspiration for the whole team, but at the end of the day, we want them to get better, become the best players they can be for the season and help lead us to some victories.”

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Hands down, my favorite thing to do in Hammond is eat. I’ve tried food from a lot of restaurants downtown and in the city overall. Tommy’s is most known for its stone baked sweet sauce pizzas of varying toppings, but there is so much more available. There are po’ boys, seafood platters, salads, an array of breadsticks, a plethora of pastas and plenty of paninis. Prices are deﬁnitely college student friendly and generally vary based on your chosen portion. Walking into Cate Street Seafood Station takes you somewhere else. The boats, signed dollar bills and other bayou decorations make you feel like you’re visiting a beach front seafood entity. Cate Street Seafood is one of my favorite restaurants because

it’s like a jack-of-all-trades in terms of dining. The portions are huge but worth it. You can expect to spend between $15 and $20 per person. It will be worth every penny. At Cate Street Seafood, I usually get golden fried catfish that is fried to perfection, or the succulent grilled chicken. My favorite sides to order are hushpuppies or new garlic potatoes. These dishes are cooked so that the natural flavors emerge and allow seasonings like garlic to lightly tease your palate. A weekly Saturday morning treat for locals has been the Hammond Farmers Market. You can find fresh produce, arts and crafts and items made with care. After its grand opening in February, Gypsy Hill Boutique has delivered a variety of

clothing, food and accessories. Expect local boutique style prices ranging from $30-70 based on the type of item. Items are typically light and airy with bohemian-chic inﬂuences. My favorite thing about the company is its commitment to serving multiple sizes. I was immediately intrigued by the Hammond Regional Arts Center. It’s a staple of downtown Hammond. There are local and visiting artists, themed parties, acoustic sets, culinary arts and shows of all mediums. It’s been very intriguing to see my original classiﬁcations of what art was challenged in so many ways. I absolutely love the food and drinks at Courtyard Cafe. However, I like the scenery even more. Can you say “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” vibes? The actual courtyard of the establishment

is hidden through the back door. The best part about visiting is that the workers go above and beyond to make you feel calm and at peace when you’re visiting. Drinks range from $2-6, and crepes range from $4-8. Cate Street Park is known for its large, green gazebo. It’s a really good spot to relax, have picnics or catch up on schoolwork. I personally enjoy the playground, the butterﬂy bench and the space it has for impromptu photo shoots with friends. Visit the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts to get your ﬁx on entertainment. The building, both interior and exterior, is beautiful. I never get tired of getting dolled up to go see fabulous productions. -Larshell Green, Editor

Rugby recruiting ZACHARY ARAKI A&E EDITOR

The university rugby team invites recruits to join the team as it returns to competition. “Southeastern had quite the reputation as a very ﬁne school for rugby,” said Head Coach Dr. Donald Hart. “Large tournaments were played here, which brought a lot of teams from all over the South and the Midwest. We hope to replicate that.” The team will start practice on Aug. 20 at the soccer ﬁeld. Anyone interested in joining can show up at practice. With no cap for the number of players, the team will continue recruiting after the season starts and welcomes players with no rugby experience. Hart said, “If you enjoy the contact of wrestling, if you enjoy the hitting of football, if you like the running of soccer, if you like the passing of basketball, then you’re gonna love rugby because you have to have all those skills.”

Junior history major William Munn, who plays as a lock, likes the camaraderie in rugby. “Coming out of the other sports I did, there wasn’t that sort of closeness you had with the guys,” said Munn. “I don’t know if that was maybe practice or the coaches, but something clicked with it. It just feels like one big family.” Freshman business administration major Nicholas Montreuil, who plays as a scrumhalf, shared what he enjoys about rugby. “I like the pace of it, and then practice and games were enjoyable other than dragging it on,” said Montreuil. “It’s a gentleman’s sport. That’s how it’s supposed to be played. There’s not so much trash talking.” Hart encourages anyone interested to put on some shorts and soccer shoes and join the team at practice. “In all the years that I have coached, I can think of only maybe a handful of players that came out and said, ‘I’m not coming out again’ once they had played a game,” said Hart.

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Miracle recovery LARSHELL GREEN EDITOR

When little boys are born, they become accustomed to letting go of the gentle hands of their mothers to spring into adulthood. Soon after Michael Fitzgerald entered college, a terrible accident threatened to snatch away his life and independence. The circumstances ultimately strengthened his relationship with his mother Kari Fitzgerald. On March 30, 2017, there was a bad thunderstorm. The next day, the weather cleared up, and Michael began commuting from Watson to the university for an exam. Before he could make it, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Department informed Kari Fitzgerald of her son’s circumstances. “He said he had an accident,” said Kari Fitzgerald. “He might have hydroplaned and was taken by the ambulance as a precaution.” The accident occurred on Highway 63 near the Livingston Parish’s back roads. In some of the first conversations with those who helped Michael Fitzgerald, Kari Fitzgerald recounted the law enforcement explaining that if a passenger was in the seat with Michael Fitzgerald, they would have died instantly. After absorbing that information, she was left with her husband to cope with the damages Michael had sustained including a fractured skull and damaged brain tissue. “He had mini strokes and seizures and was in a coma,” said Kari Fitzgerald. During his stay in the hospital, he was in the trauma center and critical care facility at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Although he did not have any broken bones, he was in a neck brace, hooked up to a ventilator and spent five days in a coma. Kari Fitzgerald explained how the start of Michael Fitzgerald’s physical therapy was a bittersweet moment for her. “We were so happy, but it was a little disheartening because he couldn’t do as much as he could before,”

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said Kari Fitzgerald. Michael Fitzgerald’s recovery was not immediate. Shortly after the accident on April 28, 2017, Michael Fitzgerald had to be taken back to the hospital because of the surplus of sensations he experienced. His hearing was also more sensitive than usual with certain pitches. According to Michael Fitzgerald, the most difficult part of his recovery process was sleeping. He explained that because his sleeping patterns changed after the accident, regaining a normal sleep schedule has been challenging. Beyond Michael Fitzgerald’s physical improvements, Kari Fitzgerald is pleased at the changes in her son’s communication and his remaining spirit. Although she has always known him to be quiet, she noticed that he began to speak more after the accident. “I would do anything for my kids,” said Kari Fitzgerald. “He never once complained. He’s never said, ‘Why me?’ and gotten mad that he’s a year behind in school. He jokingly says, ‘I don’t remember the wreck. I think you’re making it up, Mom.’’ Michael Fitzgerald was not aware of his need for a recovery process right away. He did, however, notice the power he could have in maintaining a positive attitude. “Stay positive,” said

Michael Fitzgerald. “Negativity gets you nowhere because it could have been worse. But you survived, so be thankful.” Michael Fitzgerald was not able to return to school during the semester the accident occurred in. He returned in Fall 2017 instead and took one course, which his mother accompanied him to. Daniel Acosta, who taught Michael Fitzgerald Discrete Math, shared that the course is challenging because it consists of learning the language and notation for the logics and theories that prelude developed math concepts. “The course requires a high level of mathematical maturity,” said Acosta. Acosta explained that he was somewhat surprised at Michael Fitzgerald’s ease in performance. He realized that Michael Fitzgerald would be OK in the course after he turned in the first assignment. Beyond that, he noticed Michael Fitzgerald’s persistence in mastering the material with little to no help. “He was independent,” said Acosta. “He never asked for accommodations, turned everything in on time, was present at every class, and didn’t ask a bunch of questions in every class. From the first exam, it was clear he would be able to do this despite his physical impairments. It wasn’t a given that he would come back and deal with this,

and he did. There was one exam where he got the highest score.” During the most recent spring semester, he managed to earn a 4.0 GPA while working at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. Although she was there throughout the journey, Kari Fitzgerald remains shocked at the speed of her son’s progression. “This last year has been such a roller coaster,” said Kari Fitzgerald. “Every doctor said, ‘You should be dead.’” One of Kari Fitzgerald’s goals as the family matriarch is to enforce hugs and well wishes before family members leave each other’s presence. She feels thankful for the experience and knows that the road ahead for the family is long but necessary. “Sometimes I still can’t talk about it without crying,” said Kari Fitzgerald. “It changes you forever. When he first drove to the end of the road without me, I cried. We have a new sense of awareness. There is Michael before and after. I’m one of the lucky ones because I get my son back. Don’t take anything for granted, nothing. Actions speak louder than words. Say what needs to be said so you have no regrets.” Always maintaining his sense of humor, Michael Fitzgerald approaches his upcoming sophomore year studying computer science with excitement over a new chance at life.

Before you graduate See a live show

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For a few hours, you can be transported into an entirely new world. You’ll have access to unlimited local or visiting vendors, many types of food, live music, arts and crafts and more. The best part about any festival is that no two events are the same. In each city that you visit, the organizers always ﬁnd their own little way to put a spin on the experience for visitors. There’s always something for everyone: the music lover, the foodie, the fashionista or the extreme culture explorer.

Find a landmark gem

-Larshell Green / The Lion’s Roar

Everyone has a purpose in life. Don’t miss the chance to discover yours. The best part of any day is that when you wake up, you never know how that day will end. Take advantage of that. Leave no stone unturned. Find out what you like to do. Pinpoint your weaknesses in the hopes that they may soon become your strengths. If you want to try to begin writing poetry, commit to writing a new page every single day. If you have goals of becoming more ﬁt, decide what days you’ll start running towards your dreams. -Larshell Green, Editor

Music can be one of the easiest and most fulﬁlling ways to learn more about yourself and others. Despite common belief, live performances can be found just about anywhere without shelling out tons of bucks for expensive concert tickets. Whether you’re seeing a local up-and-comer, an award-winning theatre company or traveling burlesque group, the options for live show content are endless. If you’re ever in need of something to do, scour social media or look for local banners to search for your newest live obsession and “all that jazz.”

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Explore a festival

No matter where you live, there’s something special about every town. For me, I love the scenery of downtown Hammond. It’s literally the heart of the city’s culture. All of our best food, shopping and music can be found there. It also helps that those experiences remind me of a tame version of my hometown New Orleans. Find your gem in your current location. Park your car and explore the town on foot. Look for the place you ﬁnd beautiful, a possible source of a hobby or a haven of serenity.

-Larshell Green / The Lion’s Roar

Discover a passion

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Getting involved ZACHARY ARAKI A&E EDITOR

Students looking to become involved on campus can find several available outlets. The Student Government Association works to implement policies to benefit the student body. The Next Up initiative trains students to become SGA members. Students who want to learn more about SGA and possibly become future members can stop by the Office for Student Engagement. Campus Activities Board holds various events throughout the year. Students can join CAB by applying to the executive board, CAB committee or general board. Members of the general board may voice their thoughts and vote on future events at CAB’s meetings whereas members of the committee work under the executive board to plan and run events. An application for each section can be found on CAB’s website. Though CAB is not currently hiring for its executive board this semester, applications for the committee and general board will

be open all semester. A CAB interest meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Aug. 21 in Student Union Room 2207. A list of student organizations can be found on the university website. Some organizations are tailored for a specific department or profession such as the Biology Undergraduate Society or the Southeastern Ceramics Club while others like the Baptist Collegiate Ministry or Catholic Student Association serve a religious purpose. A number of organizations serve a common interest such as Reconnect, which promotes sustainability, or the International Student Union and the Black Student Union. To join any of the organizations, contact the listed president or faculty advisor. If none of the existing clubs meets a specific demand, a recognition packet found on the “Student Organizations” section of the Office for Student Engagement page must be submitted for approval to create a new one. For individuals more interested in sports, Recreational Sports and Wellness has intramural sports including flag football, outdoor soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball,

tennis and racquetball. To participate in the intramural sports, create an IMLeagues account and sign up. Students can join fans in attending sporting events. Game dates are listed on lionsports.net. Athletics has instituted a clear bag policy for ticketed athletic events, barring items such as briefcases, backpacks, camera cases, purses, fanny packs and duffel bags among others. For students who want to keep ﬁt in a group, the Pennington Student Activity Center has Group Exercise Fitness classes. A monthly schedule can be found on the Recreational Sports and Wellness web page. If promoting the university and leadership is more appealing, a student can become a Division for Student Affairs ambassador or an orientation leader. While a DSA ambassador may help with recruitment and fostering leadership, an orientation leader will help welcome incoming freshmen to the university. Applications for either position can be found online. With numerous avenues for students to explore, the university offers ample opportunities to become involved on campus.

Vonnie Borden theatre/dance schedule Dracula

When: Sept. 26-29, 2018 Director: Jim Winter Writer: adapted for stage by Jim Winter

She Danced with a Red Fish

Almost Maine

When: Nov. 13-16, 2018 Director: Benjamin Norman Writer: John Cariani

Everyman: A Modern English Version

When: Feb. 19-22, 2019 Director: Anne-Liese Fox Writer: Carolyn Nur Wistrand

When: April 9-12, 2019 Director: Chad Winters Writer: William B. Strickland

When: Oct. 2-3, 2018 Price: $8.00 for students

When: Nov. 19, 2018 Price: $8.00 for students

One Road: A Journey of Joy, Love, Hope, and Faith

A few of her favorite things

Spring dance/movement studies concert

Senior Dance Concerts

When: Feb. 27-28, 2019 Price: $8.00 for students

When: April 15-18, 2019 Price: $8.00 for students

Football

Thursday, Aug. 30 @ 7 p.m. -at ULM

Saturday, Sept. 22 @ 6 p.m. -at Lamar

Saturday, Sept. 8 @ 6 p.m. -at Louisiana State

Saturday, Sept. 29 @ 7 p.m. -vs Northwestern State

Saturday, Sept. 15 @ 7 p.m. -vs Central Arkansas

Saturday, Oct. 6 @ TBA -at Incarnate Word

Saturday, Aug. 11 @ 6 p.m. -at South Alabama Friday, Aug. 17 @ 4 p.m. -at Jackson State Sunday, Aug. 19 @ 7 p.m. -vs Alcorn State Friday, Aug. 24 @ 7 p.m. -at North Texas Monday, Aug. 27 @ 7 p.m. -at Southern Friday, Aug. 31 @ 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 21 @ 7 p.m. -Green and Gold Match Troy Invitational -Friday, Aug. 24 vs Southeast Missouri @ 3:30 p.m. -Saturday, Aug. 25 vs Southern @ 1 p.m. -Saturday, Aug. 25 vs Troy @ 4:30 p.m. West Point Invitational -Friday, Aug. 31 vs Albany @ 11 a.m. -Friday, Aug. 31 vs Hofstra @ 4 p.m. -Saturday, Sept. 1 vs Army @ 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 -at Jackson State @ 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 @ 4 p.m. -vs Houston Baptist Saturday, Oct. 20 @ 7 p.m. -vs Abilene Christian Saturday, Oct. 27 @ TBA -at Houston State

Soccer

-at ULL

Sunday, Sept. 2 @ 5 p.m. -vs Southern Miss

Sunday, Sept. 23 @ 11 a.m. -at Incarnate Word

Friday, Sept. 7 @ 4 p.m. -at ULM

Friday, Sept. 28 @ 7 p.m. -vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Sunday, Sept. 9 @ 1 p.m. -vs Alabama State

Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 1 p.m. -vs Houston Baptist

Friday, Sept. 14 @ 7 p.m. -vs McNeese Friday, Sept. 21 @ 7 p.m. -at Abilene Christian

Friday, Oct. 5 @ 7 p.m. -at Lamar

Volleyball

South Alabama Invitational -Friday, Sept. 7 at South Alabama @ 11:30 a.m. -Friday, Sept. 7 vs Louisiana Tech @ 5 p.m. -Saturday, Sept. 8 vs Mississippi State @ 12 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 27 -at Nicholls @ 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 -vs Tulane @ 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 6 -vs Central Arkansas @ 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 18 -at Southern @ 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 -vs Incarnate Word @ 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 -at Central Arkansas @ 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29 -at UNO @ 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 -vs Stephen F. Austin @ 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 11 -vs Lamar @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 -vs McNeese @ 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 -at Sam Houston @ 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 -at Abilene Christian @ 1

Saturday, Nov. 3 @ 7 p.m. -vs McNeese Thursday, Nov. 15 @ 6 p.m. -at Nicholls

Friday, Oct. 12 @ 7 p.m. -vs Stephen F. Austin Sunday, Oct. 14 @ 1 p.m. -vs Sam Houston State Friday, Oct. 19 @ 7 p.m. -at NSU Sunday, Oct. 21 @ 1 p.m. -at Central Arkansas Friday, Oct. 26 @ 7 p.m. -vs Nicholls

p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 -at Southern Miss @ 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 -vs NSU @ 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 -vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 -vs Houston Baptist @ 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 -at NSU @ 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 8 -McNeese @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 -at Lamar @ 1 p.m.

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From hobby to Hire ANNIE GOODMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Senior art major Mary Ruth Corwin grew up in a musically inclined family but never learned to make music herself. Although she held interest in dance and musical theatre as she grew into adulthood, fate would have her join her family in the blending of melodies. Corwin, also known as DJ Rooftop, received a job as a DJ at Cate Street Pub last December by chance when her friend, who is a bartender there, asked her to come play music during his shift on Tuesday nights. “It was Christmas break, so no one was really there,” said Corwin. “One of the ﬁrst weeks I was there playing music, the owner came in and came up to me like, ‘You like doing this?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m having fun.’ So, he was like, ‘I want

you to come back in a few days.’ It just kind of grew from there.” Corwin, who worked Fridays and Saturdays over the summer and Thursdays and Saturdays during the school year, has an eclectic music taste with a particular soft spot for music from her childhood. “I like seeing people react to music, seeing their reaction to how I like music,” said Corwin. “I play stuff from today, new stuff, and I like 2000’s hip hop and R&B, stuff that makes you think back to middle school. It brings everyone together. You’re looking next to you, and it’s a stranger, but you both know the

song. It’s nice.” Since beginning work at Cate Street Pub, Corwin has had a few opportunities to branch out and grow her skills at events such as the “Tickfaw 200” and private Greek parties. “One of the workers at Cate Street got me a gig for Sun Buns, which is a bar on Tickfaw River,” said Corwin. “I DJed there during the ‘Tickfaw 200.’ I was really nervous for that. It started off with an older crowd, people like my parent’s age. So, I had to switch gears and play oldies, which is what I grew up on from being good friends with my dad. Then, the younger crowd started coming in, so I was able to play more of my taste that I listen to every day.” Corwin uses her skills she has learned as a graphic design student to promote herself through social media. Corwin said, “Some people laugh at ﬁrst, which makes sense, like how’d this even happen? It bafﬂes me sometimes. I just shrug like,

‘Yeah, I’m doing it, and I’m making good money doing it too.’” To see when Corwin will be working as DJ Rooftop,

visit her Instagram at theruthisonﬁyaaa, Snapchat at maryruth or Twitter at maryruth454. “I’ll ﬁnish out through college as long as it keeps going well,” said Corwin. “It’s just a hobby for now, but if it turns into something, it turns into something.”

“How’d this even happen? It baffles me sometimes.” -Mary Ruth Corwin

-Annie Goodman / The Lion’s Roar

How do you park? JACOB SUMMERVILLE Staff Reporter

Available parking locations during the school day vary depending on a student’s residency and classification. Freshman commuters can only park around the University Center, the lot east of the North Campus Main Building, and the large lot south of the Sustainability Center with the exception of the Southeast Lot of the University Center. Upperclass commuters have several areas around campus where they can park with a valid parking pass. Zones four, five and six have overflow areas for residential students but also serve as parking for upperclass commuters. A resident’s parking pass has a number that represents the zone that the resident can park in without getting a ticket.

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Residents of Taylor, Livingston, Pride and Louisiana Hall can park in zone five, and Hammond and Tangipahoa Hall residents can park in zone four. Residents in the new halls, Ascension and Twelve Oaks Hall, can use zone seven. After 4 p.m. on weekdays, 12 p.m. on Fridays and weekends or days when university classes are not in session, designated parking is canceled with the exception of residential zones. This means students can park anywhere on campus without running the risk of receiving a parking citation, except for residential zones. However, if a student parks in an area that does not correlate to their zone or commuter area outside of these times, a student may receive a citation. Parking fines can be paid on a student’s LEONet account or at the university’s Controller’s Office located on North

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Campus. Some common parking citations include: $25 for parking backwards into a space, $25 for having no hang tag displayed, $25 for having improper display of a parking hang tag, $50 for parking in the wrong lot or section, $100 for immobilization, which is a boot put on a car and results from receiving multiple citations, defacing or altering a hang tag or decal, illegally parking in a designated handicapped space, blocking another vehicle or access area, vehicles previously barred from campus, or the transferring of a parking decal from one vehicle to another. Illegally parking in a handicapped space will also result in a $275 fine. Visitors on campus can go by the University Parking Office in Pride Hall to receive a temporary parking pass. If a visitor receives a citation, they can go to the Parking Office to have the fine lifted.