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A guide to ‘Career Fair’

“Prepared students always stand out to employers at ‘Career Fair,’” said Brittany Bacques.

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The Office of Career Services invites students of every major and classification to polish their resume and wardrobe for “Career Fair.” “‘Career Fair’ is the university’s premier networking and recruiting event,” said Assistant Director of Career Services Brittany Bacques. “It provides students with a unique opportunity to meet professional representatives from over 150 companies across industries. ” With the fair scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pennington Student Activity Center, students can utilize the time to prepare. Prior to the event, students can download the “Symplicity Jobs and Careers” app to navigate “Career Fair” from their phones. According to the career services website, LionHire is intended to be a “one-stop career shop” for students seeking employment. Students can access their LionHire account using their W number and associated password. Through LionHire, students can search for jobs or internships. “If students cannot make walkin resume review hours, LionHire is a great way for them to submit their resume for review by a career services staff member,” said Bacques. “In LionHire and the app, students can view all attending employers, link to company websites for research, view company booth locations and favorite employers to visit while at ‘Career Fair.’” By RSVPing to the fair either through the app or LionHire, students can streamline the check-in process

and get a pre-printed color name badge. Students can review the list of employers registered for the event and research them prior to attending. “Prepare for Career Fair Workshop and Panel” will be held in the Student Union Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. At the workshop, students can get information on how to prepare and what employers will look for at “Career Fair.” After the workshop, students may talk one-on-one with employers from the panel. “Prepared students always stand out to employers at ‘Career Fair,’” said Bacques. “Attending the how-to career fair workshop is a great way to get an in-depth look at what ‘Career Fair’ is and how to effectively prepare. The workshop also gives students the opportunity to ask for advice or any questions that they may have.” For a more casual introduction to “Career Fair,” students can attend the “Part-Time Job Fair” on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. While 132 organizations are currently registered to participate in “Career Fair,” more can be expected to register before the Sept. 6 deadline. “It is so important for students to be career-focused from freshman to senior year because at some point after graduation, you will go out into the real world hoping to land your dream job,” said Bacques. “The more you work toward readying yourself for the real world, the better prepared you will be to meet your goals. Building your network and learning how to connect in a professional setting are two of the most valuable aspects of a student’s career development journey.”

Career services encourages students to update and proofread their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Students can stop by the Office of Career Services from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 4-6 or 10-13 for a walkin resume review or use LionHire’s resume builder module. The office is located in the Student Union Annex Room 2102.

Sample resumes can be found on career services’ “Build a Resume” section on the university website. In a resume, students should be sure to include an objective, education, skills summary, work experience and activities or honors.

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Career services has a “Business Etiquette Tips” section on the university website to help students interact with employers. Due to the number of students attending the fair, students are encouraged to limit conversations with employer representatives to five minutes. If interested, students may follow up with employers by calling them a week after the fair. A firm handshake, maintaining eye contact,

attentive listening and a thank you can help any student make a good impression. Students should only use an employer representative’s first name if invited to do so.

Career Fair Dress Guide

While business casual is required, career services encourages professional attire. Shorts, tank tops, flip flops, hats and athletic wear are prohibited at “Career Fair.” Professional attire means a suit. Heels should not be too high, and ties should avoid extreme patterns or colors. Students are encouraged to bring a portfolio.

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a healthy diet. Even without kitchen appliances, students can still use fresh foods as One does not need to be a chef focal points to their meals. to make great, organic meals and Registered Dietitian at North Oaks snacks. Subsequently, you do not need hundreds of dollars to invest in see HEALTHY EATING, pg. 7 STAFF REPORTER

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Several university professors are rated highly on RateMyProfessors. com. Of them, Instructor of Supply Chain Management Yvette Baldwin, Academic Advisor Linda Ban and Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Sidney Guedry have been ranked as the top three instructors at the university. Different paths in life led the instructors to their positions at the university, and each teaches in a different style. As an instructor in business statistics and information systems, Baldwin has worked in the business

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industry and has worked as both an adjunct professor and full-time professor at the university. That journey has helped her to integrate real-world experience into her classroom activities. “I’m very hands-on,” said Baldwin. “I do lecture, but I normally lecture one day a week. And the other day a week, especially with stats, we work problems in groups, and we apply the materials. It’s not just lecture and memorizing the information systems. It’s about how to use technology in business to be more successful.” Baldwin expressed her feelings about being rated one of the top three instructors at the university. “It makes me feel good,” said Baldwin. “I work hard at what I do,

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and sometimes, I think after almost 25 years of teaching, you start to question whether or not you still relate well to your students and whether or not they still like the way you teach and your teaching style because it’s changed a lot over the past 25 years.” Ban discussed the reason she chose to teach college and career success classes at two separate colleges. “When I was a freshman, I was a first-generation college

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Department Spotlight: #DITL More to English than reading and writing

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The Department of English offers resources like the Writing Center to help students with their writing including assignments outside of an English class. Zachary Araki/ The Lion’s Roar

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The majority of students at the university are or will become familiar with the writing, reading and analysis characteristic of the Department of English through various English courses. Although interpreting literature may seem useless or disconnected for some students, Professor of English Dr. Joan Faust discussed the varied utility found in studying English. “The skills attained in this degree are the skills that every job requires: analysis capabilities and clear written expression,” said Faust. “Our majors are not trained for one career but all careers. Our former students have succeeded in med school, human resources, business and industry, editing, the list goes on.” Department Head Dr. David Hanson urges students to see and understand the connections between English and multiple other disciplines. According to Hanson, writing and communication skills learned in the department allow for flexibility and adaptability to succeed in a range of fields. RATE MY PROFESSORS

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student and the oldest in the family,” said Ban. “My parents were not educated, and I didn’t know anything, but I wanted to get a degree. It wasn’t until my sophomore year that I connected with my advisor, and we started to do career exploration and really got into some real study skills. I benefitted from that, and I thought that this would really be great if I could catch young people in the beginning.” With a conversational type of teaching, Ban enjoys getting students involved and is grateful

“The study of English is a big umbrella, and it means a lot of different things to a lot of different people,” said Hanson. “It doesn’t mean that the discipline is undefined or simply a catchall. It means that the discipline has many different kinds of applications and directions, and the more you know about those, the more successful you will be.” Professor of English Dr. Jack Bedell believes that the range of interests among the department faculty makes the English department special. “Because the study and practice of English reaches into so many disciplines, our faculty have an almost limitless range of specialties,” said Bedell. “We’ve got literary scholars, linguists, creative writers, publishers, digital specialists, pop culture experts, graphic novelists, editors and performance artists all working together in our department, and I think it’s a wonderful environment of activity for our students.” Instructor of English David Armand sees a sense of community within the English department. “We have a big department, but I think

that students are reacting to her teaching in a positive way. “Lots of adjectives,” said Ban. “First of all, stunned. Second, very honored because I feel that I’m making a difference that some students have made some positive comments, and they’ve gained something from my class and from our conversations.” Guedry pursued his doctorate and became director of horticulture services at the university after discovering agriculture as his niche in college. “My grandfather did a lot of farming and gardening,”said Guedry. “I also worked in a

that the students get a sense we know them,” said Armand. “We care about them. We have a lot of faculty also. I guess for lack of a better term, it feels like a big family.” As a former art major, graduate student in English Jessica Firmin compared her experience in different departments. “It’s been very weird for me coming from a department that was friendly but very competitive to a department that’s just very open and friendly, and everybody wants to help everyone,” said Firmin. Students not majoring in English are encouraged to attain a minor to increase job opportunities. Students can get help with any writing at the Writing Center located in D Vickers Hall Room 210. This semester’s Common Read program is scheduled for Oct. 22 and will feature author Claire Vaye Watkins. The English department also includes two student-led publications, The Pick for class papers and the Manchac Review, a creative writing journal. Submission forms for either journal can be found online.

lot of gardening with things, a study guide on Moodle of the picking crops. I went to questions that are going to be Nicholls, and of course, that’s on the test, so no big surprise.” in a heavily agricultural area, Thibodaux, sugar cane, and that Female student seeking to sort of thing. So, it’s kind of a natural thing for me. I enjoy rent a room from female roommate(s). Ground science, and I enjoy plants.” With a more old-school floor & walking distance approach to teaching, Guedry to SLU needed. Quiet, described how he implements clean & lowkey. Prefer rent his approach for his students. “Typically, everything I do of around $400. Need to is by PowerPoint,” said Guedry. move in ASAP. Call Ellen “I put it on Moodle, so they can @ (225) 747 – 1648 NOW! go back and look at it, or they can have it beforehand when we go over it in class. Before every test, we have a onceover of all the questions. I put

Though serving in a different position, SGA President Richard Davis Jr. is not new to the responsibilities of SGA or representing students. Zachary Araki/The Lion’s Roar ZACHARY ARAKI A&E Editor

Senior middle school education major Richard Davis Jr. entered his fall semester with the responsibilities of being the Student Government Association president. After his involvement in student council during high school, Davis initially did not plan to be as involved in college. However, shortly after attending his first SGA meeting, he wound up serving as chair of the committee in leadership council. From there, he was appointed as a senator, then director of leadership council, then vice president before being elected as SGA president. “It’s been a long journey,” said Davis. “I really didn’t

want to do it, but I eventually fell in love with SGA and just being that voice for students and serving students and representing them, just being an advocate for students who may not be comfortable with expressing how they feel.” A typical day for Davis as president may involve getting to the office in the morning to respond to any necessary emails, checking in with other SGA officers, picking up coffee or water, preparing for and attending any meetings, and figuring out his next step when not attending classes. In order to lead SGA and represent the student body, Davis speaks for the students when attending university meetings or committees. He

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Money, classes and trying not to worry With the immense pressure of coursework, jobs, monthly payments and trying to maintain some form of a social life, it is easy to fall into detrimental habits that affect our grades, savings and quality of life. There are some routine changes I made over the Jacob Summerville course of the past two Staff Reporter semesters that better prepared me for each day of work, class and extracurricular activities, and it all starts with how you wake up. As a campus resident, the least amount of time I need to use from the time I wake up until the time I arrive at my earliest class is 15 minutes. So, I set two alarms in the morning: 40 minutes before and two hours before that 15-minute time crunch. The reason for the early alarm is to award myself with some extra sleep if I am that tired, or I can get an early start to the day by taking my time for a shower and breakfast. The later alarm has a couple of functions as well. The most pertinent reason is if I don’t wake up to my first alarm, I need an extra one. The other reason why I give myself about 55 minutes with the second alarm is that I still have time to take a shower and get a quick snack before heading to class. If there is a gap between classes,

I aim to study for any subject for 15 minutes straight. I pick classes that do not have a test the same day or the following day because I want the opportunity to study for leisure. That way, I am more relaxed, and I absorb more information, making my learning experience a more positive one. For gaps between classes that last more than one hour, I try to not take naps because I can confirm that a body at rest tends to stay at rest. Yes, naps can be helpful, but one can easily become dependent on a two-hour nap very quickly as I discovered last fall. Spending money is something most of us try to control, but it can sometimes be difficult to stay within a budget. Whenever I shop, I shop in bulk and with a firm list. I only buy the items I write down, no more, no less. I write down the essentials such as toilet paper, bottled water and snacks, and I find the best deal for each item. Granola bars may seem expensive by the box, but in reality, each bar costs about $1. At any convenience store on campus, that same bar can easily be twice as much. On the topic of money, I try to stop by the Mane Dish every time I feel hungry, and I am not in a rush. Although I have $400 with my meal plan, using Cub Cash for each meal will place myself in a bad, moneyspending habit and run my account

Freshman psychology major Ashley Covington, left, and freshman nursing major Kaitlyn Lambert, right, study at the War Memorial Student Union in advance for their classes. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar dry very quickly. I try to spend about $100 for each full month of classes and $50 for the beginning and end months for each semester. Writing down your schedule as soon as you are aware of events, meetings and tests will keep your life a little less cluttered. My planner

already has events in November so that I do not run into conflicts last second. Additionally, it is OK to say “No” to events and whatnot. Remember that having an off day is not laziness. It is healthy to get rest once in a while. Whether you are involved in academics, Greek life, campus life or

sports, we all share similar struggles when it comes to time and money management. Tightening up the spending or waking up a bit earlier can impact the flow of your day, and easing those tasks into habits can become the beginning of bigger and better opportunities down the road.

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What is your best college hack?

“So far, I’ve learned that you have to park and walk a good distance and get to class early so you can have a good seat.” Kiera Owens Freshman, Education

“Class hack I’ve learned in college was to set your clothes out the night before and wake up an hour early, especially if you’re a girl.” Daisha Nickelson Sophomore, Biological Sciences

“The pens from SGA are legit. Go there and get them.” Gatlin Matherne Junior, Health and Physical Education

“A hack would be to make sure you and your friends have different ranges of classes. So, when it’s raining or anything, y’all can switch y’all rain boots in case no one has some.” Carrington Hayes Sophomore, Communication

What is the allure of drugs?

“My college hack would probably be to make sure you organize your classes along with your friend’s schedule, so you don’t have to eat alone.” When you are a child, your Juanesha Davis school often bombards you Sophomore, Social Work with anti-drug campaigns using scare tactics, guest lectures, “My college hack would have to be getting to catchy slogans, class 15 minutes early so that I’m always on etc. Yet, even time.” though we Jermaine Terrance are made Senior, Business Management Annie Goodman well aware of Editor-in-Chief the negative effects of drug use, so many people choose to “A hack that I’ve learned in college is to look partake in this taboo. Have you up your building before walking to it in the ever wondered why that is? morning. That way, you’re not 30 minutes late I was raised in a heavily to class.” drug-influenced environment. Kiara Johnson I first smoked pot when I was Freshman, Spanish about 10 years old. A couple of years later, child services took us from my parents’ custody, “My hack is to place my TV inside of my and I soon realized that I was wardrobe, so I can open it up when I’m being childish and decided it watching and close it when I’m done.” was not for me. Jaleen Mckinnis I wish I could say the Freshman, Biological Sciences same for my siblings. My older brother has an affinity for pills, and my older sister Policies and Procedures The Lion’s Roar is the official newspaper of the students of Southeastern Louisiana University. It has been in continuous publication since 1937. Submissions and letters to the editor are welcomed, but the editor of The Lion’s Roar reserves the right to edit all submissions for grammar, libel and available space, or refuse publication without notification. Submissions must include the author’s full name and either phone number, e-mail or other contact information (not to be published). Faculty and staff members should include their title and department. Students should include their classification and major. By submitting an article for publication, the author understands that the submission will be edited. Organizational News space is provided at no charge as a courtesy for university recognized Greek and Student Organizations. The space of such articles is limited to 150 words. Submissions of this Organizational News must adhere to the same polices as other submissions or letters to the editor, but must also include the name of the organization.

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does pretty much everything, though her poison of choice is meth. With the abuse, neglect, poverty, constant shouting and manipulation, I never questioned their need for an escape. Then last year, my younger brother was expelled for having marijuana on campus. No one in my family has had an easy life, but my four younger siblings were fortunately too young to remember much of life before we started living with my grandmother. Because of this, I found it hard to understand why my younger brother would choose to do drugs. Was it to fit in? Does he think it is fun? My brother and I are avid fans of Hopsin, and he especially relates to songs such as “Ill Mind of Hopsin 5” and “Ill Mind of Hopsin 6.” My brother used to talk to me about his disdain for the kind of people described in Hopsin’s

music. Yet, he chose to become like those people he once pitied. Even though he was well aware of the negative effects of drug use, why did he choose to partake in this taboo? I think we are all trying to escape something, escape our pasts, our lives, ourselves. Life is hard, but you don’t get to just check out. I understand the desire to turn off reality. I also understand that there are healthier ways to distract yourself. What I don’t understand is why the people I love choose to throw away a potentially long and blissful future for a temporary moment of relief. People often tell me that I am too logical to understand the plights of most people. I disagree. Logic does not grant me immunity to overwhelming emotions. When I have a bad day, I will smoke a cigarette or two because in my opinion,

smoking is the most socially acceptable form of suicide. You see, I may view things differently than most, but I struggle with a need to escape just like anyone else. I wish I knew a solution to this problem, especially with the opioid epidemic, but unfortunately, I just cannot understand the allure of drugs. However, I would really like to. If you have an experience similar to mine or if you have experience with drugs, please reach out to me via a letter to the editor. I would love to hear your opinion. Perhaps if we talk about it enough, we may find a solution.

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Hammond Sweet Spots ANNIE GOODMAN Editor-In-Chief

Hammond has eateries offering a variety of foods. When looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, here are some reputed locations around Hammond. Eddie’s Famous Frozen Custard was founded in December of 2006 by Edward “Eddie” McGhee when he noticed on his travels that the

frozen custard shops he saw up north were not popular in the south. “There were none here,” said McGhee. “I used to travel and would see them all up through the north, east and west. I was tired of being on the road and thought I’d try doing a business that no one had done before.” In his shop, McGhee advertises custard as being better than ice cream because it is

smoother and more flavorful. “I happen to think we’re the best quality ice cream on the market,” said McGhee. “It has a very good taste. We’re an old building, but we have a good, clean atmosphere. The main thing is it would be a treat because you don’t see frozen custard places a lot. If you enjoy ice cream, you’ll enjoy this.”

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Courtyard Cafe opened in October 2017 and has become known for its sweet as well as savory crepes and beverages. “I love our menu so much, working with Mojo Coffee Roasters of New Orleans and creating our specialty items really brings the magic, but it’s the people that work with me that make courtyard such a special place,” said Rose Wong, barista at Courtyard Cafe. “My fellow baristas are so talented,

and they’re always creating new drinks and pouring that gorgeous latte art.” The cafe is run by Wong and her husband, who were inspired to open a cafe by their fondness of coffee and tea. “My husband and I are caffeine addicts, and so I think spending time with family and having access to an all manual espresso machine was just too tempting for us,” said Wong. “When you have so much passion

for something, you almost have to make it your life, and that’s our Courtyard Cafe.” Wong feels their establishment appeals to everyone. “We have something for every type of sweets lover,” said Wong. “Sweet-savory Nutella bacon crepes, condensed milk infused cold brew Costa Rican coffees, and vanilla bean Hawaiian ice are some of my favorites.”

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After graduating from the university in 2002, William Hall and his wife, Emily Phillips-Hall, purchased University Donuts in 2010. “My wife and I had been regulars here, and we bought it from them about two and a half years ago,” said Hall. “He came up while we were eating and said, ‘I have an offer for you.’ The number was right.

The timing was right, and I said, ‘Yes.’ So, here we are. For both of us, it was a lifelong dream to own a restaurant. We both worked in the food industry before.” Hall boasted the difference in taste caused by handcutting his donuts and the Southeastern-themed decor of his restaurant. “Southeastern needed

something that coincided with it,” said Hall. “I think University Donuts is perfect for that. It’s a rock’s throw away from the main campus. Our mascot is the lion. One of our best selling donuts is the green and gold SLU Donut. It’s a place for people to come in and just relax. It has that type of down-home cooking, comfort food, laid-back atmosphere.”

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The Cocoa Bean Bakery and Cafe opened 18 years ago. It was taken over by current owner and pastry chef Anthony Delpidio in 2007. “After Katrina happened, being on the south shore, this was my excuse to get to the north shore,” said Delpidio. “There aren’t any hotels or big establishments over on the north shore. Me being a pastry chef, there were no hotels for me to work at or be an executive chef at. So, this was kind of the only thing that popped up.”

Delpidio attended the university for three years before finding his passion for cooking and transferring to Delgado Community College. He chose to become a pastry chef to make it easier to raise a family due to the lack of odd hours. After taking over The Cocoa Bean Bakery and Cafe, he lost the control of his hours but takes pride in the customer service by making the experience more personal for his customers. “We’re more personal,” said Delpidio. “Someone can come in

here and order something that’s more custom. You go to other places, and it’s like, ‘We offer 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Which do you want?’” Delpidio believes The Cocoa Bean stands out due to its customization and care that goes into the products. “What I like to think that makes us a little different is what we do,” said Delpidio. “It’s not cookie cutter. We don’t want to offer the same thing you would at a grocery store. Everything is done by hand.” Annie Goodman/The Lion’s Roar

Another shop that opened less than a year ago is Sweet Rolls. This rolled ice cream shop has boomed in popularity since its opening in December 2017 and is now franchising out to 10 different locations across the south. “I really think it’s the New Orleans style recipes that sets us apart from any other rolled ice cream shop,” said Sandy Guidry, director of franchise operations. The shop known for its viral ice cream videos sells more than rolled ice cream however. “I would consider us to be a

gourmet ice cream shop,” said Guidry. “We not only sell ice cream, but we also sell sweets and treats. You can find cookies, macaroons, scones, cinnamon rolls, cannolis, and we’re about to introduce my favorite, churros. We really have a variety of menu items for not only adults, but for children as well.” Guidry has found that social media has launched the eatery by spreading word across America and overseas. “We’ve been working with a marketing company called

Anntoine here in Hammond, and they’ve really helped us grow on social media,” said Guidry. “People are excited about our new locations, and they are always asking us, ‘Hey, when are you coming to my area?’” Guidry has confidence in the product and its ability to do well. “It’s a great product, and it sells itself,” said Guidry. “When people are talking about rolled ice cream, even if it’s not our shop they are talking about, we find that they’re calling rolled ice cream, ‘Sweet Rolls.’”

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What to expect for this Columbia season ZACHARY ARAKI A&E Editor

The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts invites the Hammond community to see the collection of performances scheduled for the stage this season. “I strongly believe that the arts enrich a person’s life, and the earlier you’re exposed to the arts, the longer you’re gonna have to mature with that and enjoy that,” said Executive Director of the Columbia Theatre Roy Blackwood. “I try to book things that are a lot of fun for all ages.” The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will visit the Columbia three times this season. The first performance will be “Beethoven and Blue Jeans: Beethoven’s Fifth” scheduled for Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. LPO will return with its annual holiday performance “Yuletide Celebration” scheduled for Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m., and LPO’s “L’Amour” on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. will feature pieces such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro” and selections from Georges Bizet’s “Carmen.” Fans of folk music can flock to the Columbia on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. for “Lonesome Traveler: The Concert with Peter Yarrow.” This concert version of the off-Broadway musical honors artists such as Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan among others. The Columbia will feature a tribute to songwriter Carole King with “Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook” on Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. According to the Carole King website bio, King’s solo album “Tapestry” sold more than 25 million units worldwide, making it the best-

selling album by a female artist for a quarter of a century. In 1987, King made the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 1998, “Tapestry” made the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. The Hammond Ballet Company will perform its annual holiday celebration “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 7-8 at 7 p.m. The Aquila Theatre will return to the Columbia stage to perform “Frankenstein” on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. On April 6 at 7:30 p.m., “Artrageous” will take the Columbia stage. “Artrageous” is an interactive performance of artists, musicians and dancers. Blackwood described the show as being high energy with plenty of audience involvement. “It’s gonna be a lot of fun,” said Blackwood. “This is one of the few shows where more than likely they’re gonna say, ‘OK, get out your cell phones’ because most of the time, they want you to put them away. That show, I think, will be completely different.” For children, the Columbia will also host the Missoula Children Theatre’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. and a segment of Pajamas and Play called “Toying with Science” to entertain and educate children on April 13 at 2 p.m. A schedule of the performance can be found on the Columbia’s website within the next month. Students can attend many performances during Fanfare in October and performances put on by university ensembles like the wind symphony for free. For several performances, the Columbia offers reduced prices to students

The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts stages multiple productions such as last year’s opera/music theatre workshop. The theater invites groups from university ensembles to children performances to the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the Aquila Theatre. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar with presentation of their student ID due to acquainted with the arts and to see things sponsorship from the Student Government you wouldn’t be able to see otherwise,” said Association. Blackwood. “It’s a relatively inexpensive way to become

Pursuing a career of creativity and inspiration JACOB SUMMERVILLE Staff Reporter

With 34 years of educational experience across three universities and artworks displayed on an international level, Gallery Director and Professor of Sculpture Dale Newkirk shared his passion for the arts and experiences with the university. Starting his teaching career in 1984 at New Mexico State University, Newkirk has worked in the areas of sculpture, painting, installations, drawing and public arts. His art has been featured in New Orleans, Chicago, New Delhi and several more cities worldwide. Newkirk shared that he started drawing flowers and animals from a young age. Since he was in and out the hospital due to chronic asthma as a child, he passed the time by engaging himself with art. “As you’re laying around in the hospital bed, you’re trying to occupy yourself, and words and language was not really something that I would gravitate to,” said Newkirk. Newkirk was a frequent hospital visitor for asthma until the third grade. He stayed devoted to his craft throughout his life and stated that art seemed to be the only career choice for him. “I’m very fortunate to be able to make a living out of it because Professor of Sculpture Dale Newkirk sits beside one of his newer works in his series that’s the only thing I really pursued, and I also made sure that entitled “Trumped,” which can be found hanging in his office. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar there weren’t other options along the way,” said Newkirk. Today, Newkirk’s art focuses on a nonrepresentational theme in his work where he uses geometric patterns as the base of his that investment “opportunity” artwork. He stated that printed texts have been the inspiration for before you put even one dollar his latest works. into it. There could be hidden “These pieces have been inspired by faded, somewhat destroyed problems that could prove to be billboards you see around that are peeled and crumbled, and costly. ARIES (March 21 to April SCORPIO (October 23 to those are kind of found paintings to be,” said Newkirk. “Those 19) A little “wool-gathering” for November 21) Compromising are kind of the starting point and sort of the inspiration. Most of the usually productive Lamb is on a matter you feel strongly my work comes out of modern language and period.” all right if it helps you unwind. about not only ends the impasse, From this inspiration, Newkirk currently displayed a piece But be careful; too much but can be a win-win deal for from his series entitled “Trumped - Two” in his office. This work daydreaming can put you behind all. Remember: Scorpios do well includes the word “Cuba” and was influenced by popular terms schedule in your work. with change. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) SAGITTARIUS (November A work problem is close to being 22 to December 21) With all the resolved. Now you can go ahead demands you currently have to and celebrate the week, accepting deal with, accepting the help of invitations from friends who family and friends could be the enjoy your company. wisest course to take at this time. Sponsored By GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) CAPRICORN (December 22 Getting your new plan accepted to January 19) Recent upsetting won’t be a major hassle if you incidents might have left you with have the facts to back it up. Your a big gap in your self-assurance. supporters are also prepared to help Refill it by spending time with you make your case. Good luck. those who know how worthy you CANCER (June 21 to July 22) really are. Dealing with a pesky job problem AQUARIUS (January 20 to might be time-consuming but February 18) A dispute about necessary. The sooner you get this money needs to be resolved situation settled, the sooner you quickly, before it festers into can move on to other matters. something more serious. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Consider asking an impartial Career advancement is favored colleague to mediate the matter. thanks to your impressive work PISCES (February 19 to record. On the personal side, March 20) A soft approach could you should soon hear some be more effective than making a good news about an ailing family loud demand for the information member. you need. You might even find VIRGO (August 23 to yourself with more data than you September 22) There might be expected. mixed signals from a certain BORN THIS WEEK: You’re someone who doesn’t seem sought out for the wonderful all that certain about their advice you’re able to offer to intentions. Best to sort it all others. And sometimes you even out before it becomes more take it yourself. confusing. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Get all the facts about Sponsored By

used in the current media. Newkirk stated that he likes to create a series of artwork from one continuous theme, and he usually works on more than one series at a time. According to Newkirk, one of the universal benefits of someone being an artist is that it turns them into a problem solver. “You’re thinking creatively,” said Newkirk. “You’re addressing specific problems that you either start with or come up during the work, and in today’s world, you have to be articulate about that work also. I think that, along with the knowledge of materials and how to make things and create things, art can transcend into a lot of different things in your life.” Newkirk stated that art allows people to see, not just view, the ways their surroundings and the world as a whole are put together. He believes that art makes people better understand what they see. “You’re not going to get it from a quick glance,” said Newkirk. Newkirk joined the university staff in 2003 and previously worked at New Mexico State University and Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He said that the aspect of the university that connected to him was its proximity to New Orleans since it is a large city with an art center. Newkirk discussed how there are only around a dozen jobs that are available annually around the nation at universities, and that jobs opportunities in the art world tend to have specific qualifications. “Sometimes, they might want a figurative painter or a sculptor,” said Newkirk. “They might want someone that does cast drawings or is an installation artist. So, out of those 12, there might only be maybe three or four that you are qualified for.” Newkirk stated that if he ever gets lost in his practice, he turns to nature for his inspiration. “I usually return to nature and drawing from life, which might even be a leaf or a bug or some form of nature that I could then start from to redevelop ideas,” said Newkirk.

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The Lion’s Roar | SPORTS

Eyes on the nation’s most popular sports seven of the 2016 World Series. In a Gallup poll, baseball was the most popular spectator sport in 1948 and 1960 in the United States. Though the sport’s popularity declined since that time, baseball remains among the top three spectator sports in the country. Matt Riser, head coach of baseball, discussed baseball’s popularity in the country.

Since 1972, football has been the most popular spectator sport in the United States. 37 percent of Americans reported it as their favorite sport to watch. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR ZACHARY ARAKI A&E EDITOR

Across the nation, people tune in to watch teams compete in their favorite sports. According to a Gallup poll, 37 percent of Americans voted football as their favorite sport to watch followed by basketball at 11 percent, baseball at nine percent and soccer at seven percent in 2017. The same poll showed that the number

of Americans who reported not having a favorite sport has increased from eight to 15 percent since 2000. According to the global information and measurement company Nielsen Holdings, football made up 37 of the 50 most watched programs in 2017. The Gallup poll showed that football has been America’s most popular sport since 1972. In the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s 2018

tournament, over 97 million viewers in the United States watched from the first four to the final four. 68, 257 people attended the national semifinals. Basketball has remained largely consistent since the beginning of the Gallup poll, increasing from eight to 11 percent. According to Nielsen, over 40 million people watched the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in game

“It’s a national pastime,” said Riser. “There’s so much tradition in the game. You look from a professional standpoint, guys like the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. You’re talking about over a century worth of history there all up to the uniforms. Uniforms don’t even change. They stay very traditional in what they do.” Though the last of the four Baseball is one of the top sports to watch in the United States among football, most popular sports, soccer is men’s basketball and soccer. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR the only sport other than the above three to be a favorite by more than seven percent of Americans since 1997. According to Variety, 17.3 million viewers watched the 2014 World Cup final on ABC while the France and Croatia game in the 2018 World Cup drew in 11.8 million viewers.

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Cutura’s Hat Trick, Freshmen lead SLU to Dominant Win over Alcorn State HAMMOND, La. – Senior Christina Cutura scored three goals in the first half to lead Southeastern Louisiana women’s soccer team to a dominant win over Alcorn State 8-0 in Sunday’s home opener at Strawberry Stadium. Cutura’s hat trick (three goals in a match) was the first by the Lady Lions (1-0) since Sept. 25, 2015 when Gisenia Utreras scored three goals against Incarnate Word in a 7-1 win. Cutura, the senior from Pearl River, Louisiana, was relentless getting off 10 shots and six on goal. “It was great to start off the home opener like that,” said Cutura. “Everyone played

really well and we worked as a whole all night. It was a great night for me but a lot of that credit goes to my teammates.” While Cutura led the headlines, she certainly wasn’t alone. In the second half, junior Amber Marinero scored in the 49th minute on a beautiful assist from freshman Sage Sammeli to make it 4-0. Four freshmen including Mia Milton, Aubree Dillon, Dalton Fish and Chloe Gallo each scored their first collegiate goals in the second half to complete the Lady Lions onslaught. Freshman Darby Gillette chipped in with two assists on corner kicks. “We played great soccer tonight,” said second year

head coach Chris McBride. “Everything we’ve worked on in the preseason took affect tonight. It was nice for us to get on the right end of some of the opportunities we had tonight. We had four freshman score and everyone on this team was able to get some valuable minutes. We showed a true team identity tonight with the depth this team has.” The Lady Lions attempted a stunning 32 shots to just one for Alcorn State as SLU improved to 8-0 all-time against ASU. Southeastern returns to action Friday night on the road against North Texas at 7 p.m. in Denton, Texas. “North Texas is an NCAA tournament caliber team every

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what it takes, and I know the struggles that come on with certain positions. I don’t wanna overload people.” Besides being SGA president, Davis is the parliamentarian and chaplain for the university chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He serves on the student conduct hearing board and the auxiliary services student advisory board. In his free time, Davis likes to be with friends and family, watch Netflix and travel. “I really don’t have a lot of opportunities to travel, and I also spend time with my family,” said Davis. “I have three older sisters and my dad, and we try to travel as much as we can. We took a trip to

Houston this past summer, just a weekend trip just to get away from all of our lives.” In addition to his duties as SGA president, Davis was elected as the student member of the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. The ULS Board of Supervisors will craft policy for the nine universities within its system. Davis said, “I was very humbled, and it was very touching to be in that position, kind of be in that right place at the right time where students feel that they put their trust in me to be representative of over 90,000 students in our system. That means a lot to me.”

continued from pg. 2 also aims to implement policies to benefit students such as organizing a bike share program, increasing interactions between students and administration, and reinstituting organization grants. Davis believes that the position as chief representative of the student body teaches him the distinction between leadership and management. As president, he hopes to lead by example. “I never want to ask my vice president, my chief justice or any of my cabinet members to do something I wouldn’t do,” said Davis. “I’ve been in SGA for the past three years. I know

Southeastern to Host Lionpawlooza at “Hot August Night” on Aug. 24 HAMMOND, La. – Southeastern Athletics Marketing and Promotions will host Lionpawlooza in conjunction with the Hammond Downtown Development District’s “Hot August Night” on Aug. 24. This year’s event will begin at 6 p.m. with a pep rally to be held on the main DDD stage, located on the corner of SW Railroad Avenue and East Morris Avenue in the parking lot across the street from The Steak House. The pep rally will feature Southeastern head football coach Frank Scelfo, the SLU football team, the Spirit of the Southland band, the Southeastern cheerleaders, the national champion Lionnette dance team and Roomie the Lion. Following the pep rally, fans

will have the opportunity to receive autographs from members of the 2018 Lions. There will also be giveaways available, chances to spin the SLU Athletics prize wheel and Northshore Broadcasting will provide the musical entertainment. Children ages 12 and under will also have a chance to sign up for the Party Barn’s Lil’ Lions group. Members will receive free tickets to select Southeastern Athletics events and various perks at the Party Barn. For more information on Lionpawlooza, contact SLU Coordinator of Athletic Marketing and Student Promotions Lindsey Cramer at (985) 549-3227 or lindsey.cramer@selu.edu.

year,” said McBride. “So we are really going to have to put in some good work and get ready for them.

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A closer look at student-athletes’ superstitions JENNIFER DETTWILLER Staff Reporter

Superstitions in sports are not unheard of, and players stick to what they know works for their game days. University players from football, baseball and volleyball explained their superstitions leading up to game time. Senior kicker Jonathan Tatum discussed the particular game-day rituals that work for him. “I always say the Our Father and just pray to God to let me play to the best of my ability,” said Tatum. “I like to call my mom before games, and I always put my right sock and cleat on first then follow up with my left.” Tatum also described his pregame music preference. “I don’t like to listen to rap before games,” said Tatum. “I like to listen to Mumford & Sons, Avett Brothers or really just any kind of indie folk.” No matter the type of sport, pregame habits continuously

Redshirt junior right side player Elyssa Purcell shared her pregame ritual of putting a particular knee pad on her right knee. Jennifer Dettwiller/The Lion’s Roar seem to fall into play. Senior pitcher, Corey Gaconi explained that his pregame is more of a routine than a superstition. “The day I’m pitching, I always come up here in a certain baseball jersey,” said Gaconi. “So, like this past year, I wore a Greg Maddux jersey to the locker room, and then I’d change into my uniform

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and stuff. I always wear the same underwear when I pitch, and I mean, it’s kind of just a routine. I listen to certain playlists of music before I pitch, and it kind of gets me into that mindset that I’m going to go out there and compete.” Before games, Gaconi makes sure that he throws the same number of pitches in the bullpen, puts his wristbands in his back pocket, and sticks to sitting in the same general area in the dugout. While each sport has its own home game routines, it changes from player to player. Sophomore infielder Trey Harrington put into words his

Senior pitcher Corey Gaconi has his own routine before the game where he wears a particular jersey and listens to certain musical playlists. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar routine of superstitious actions on game day. “I have to eat McDonald’s before the game,” said Harrington. “I say a prayer before the game, and I put a cross in the dirt behind my position. I wear a sleeve on my throwing arm, and I’ve been starting to wear a cross on my necklace.”

Staying in the groove of heading to a home game, redshirt junior right side volleyball player Elyssa Purcell described the run through of her day. “Things that I do before a game, is on the way I listen to two songs in particular, ‘All The Way Up’ and ‘All The Way Turnt Up,’” said Purcell. “They

pump me up, so I have to listen to them. And I always get a smoothie from Smoothie King before home games. Then, I have to put my right shoe on before my left, and I have a certain knee pad that goes on the right, the one with the tag. It has to be that way.”

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