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AUGUST 28, 2018
Player 7, 17minutes, 17th ever Christina Cutura was one of two position players to start in all 18 matches for the Lady Lions in the 2017 season. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR
NIKISUN SHRESTHA STAFF REPORTER
With three goals in 17 minutes against Alcorn State University, Christina Cutura, senior forward, secured a first half hat trick and etched her name in the program’s history as the 17th player to achieve the feat. Cutura shared her reaction to being the first Lady Lion since the 2015 season to score a hat trick. “It was a great feeling,” said Cutura. “It helped that a lot of my teammates helped me a lot. Darby and Claire both putting in great
performance was fantastic.” As the newly appointed captain in her senior year, Cutura has taken a different position in the field this season. McBride credited Cutura’s success to her curiosity and work ethic. “She’s changed her position this year, and she’s really taken to it,” said McBride. “She’s taking up knowledge, and she’s asking questions, and you can see it in her game. The three goals reflects that. She’s the first one to practice, and she’ll be the last one to leave. She always stays behind to do extra. It’s everything you want in a leader. She makes everyone around her better.” Christina Cutura has made the All-Southland Conference honorable team mention twice in her career. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR
crosses and Jessi assisted me the one in the corner. I just had to stay calm and put the ball in the back of the net.” Christopher McBride, head coach, explained the difficulty of scoring a first half hat trick and credited the different types of goals Cutura scored. “It’s really tough in a game to score three goals in 90 minutes, never mind doing it in 45 minutes,” said McBride. “It was an allround phenomenal performance. It wasn’t as if they were all the same goals. She scored two headers from different sides of the field and another goal from outside the box. So, the
see HAT TRICKS, pg. 7
Max Gruver Act makes hazing a felony in the state of Louisiana ANNIE GOODMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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After the death of Louisiana State University student Maxwell Gruver last year, legislators got serious about hazing in college organizations and have now passed the Max Gruver Act making hazing a felony. “Hazing, in and of itself, is a misdemeanor, but if the hazing act jeopardizes life, causes serious bodily injury, or involves forcefeeding alcohol into somebody to the point that their BAC reaches a certain level, then it’s a felony,” said Patrick Gipson, university police department lieutenant. Lesser hazing actions are still punishable as a misdemeanor charge, but if they fulfill the criteria for a felony, individuals can be fined up to $10,000 and imprisoned with or without hard labor up to five years. “They took the existing hazing law, which was a misdemeanor only law, and added some felony conditions,” said Gipson. “Hazing is what’s considered a five year felony, but there is not a minimum sentencing for that.” According to Gipson, the difference this legislative act will make is the sentence involved. “When you have a conviction for any crime, there is listed in the law book a specific sentence involved,” said Gipson. “It’s usually a range. It can include probation, fines or jail time. The biggest difference is going to be that misdemeanors are going to have less or no jail time.”
University to implement clear bag policy JENNIFER DETTWILLER STAFF REPORTER
DITL: graduate assistant. .Pg 8
The university is set to implement the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s clear bag policy for all ticketed athletic events on campus. Approved items include plastic zip top bags that are no larger than one gallon, are resealable and are clear, clear drawstring bags or clear totes. Totes can be plastic, vinyl or PVC no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. Also, small clutch purses no larger than Weather
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Although the act has not yet been codified into a law, Gipson shared the key words of a law to know if it is a felony. “If you’re looking at the law books, look for the phrase ‘at hard labor,’” said Gipson. “In Louisiana, if there is a law and it says in the sentencing section the words ‘at hard labor,’ it indicates it’s a felony.” According to Gipson, many felony laws operate on this same kind of spectrum with misdemeanor and felony conditions. “One of our more common criminal activities is going to be theft of an unattended item,” said Gipson. “Let’s say I put my purse down and go get in line or something, and when I come back, my purse is gone. That is a theft. It will be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the purse and the items in it. If it was an off the shelf really cheap purse, and I didn’t really have anything in it and it was less than $500, then it would be a misdemeanor.” The university’s hazing policy defines hazing as, “Any action taken or situation created, whether on or off college or university property, which is life-threatening to the individual or are intended to hurt or to humiliate physically or mentally.” This includes, “kidnapping, paddling, slapping, branding, burning with cigarette, or any such activities which are life-threatening to the individual or are intended to hurt or to humiliate physically or mentally.” Any allegations of hazing will be directed to the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability.
4.5 inches by 6.5 inches and seat cushions with no pockets and no larger than 16 inches are permitted. However, items such as briefcases, backpacks, camera cases, purses, fanny packs, oversized tote bags, printed pattern plastic bags, mesh bags, reusable grocery totes, duffel bags and tinted or textured bags are not allowed. Lindsey Cramer, director of athletic marketing and promotions, explained why the decision was made to carry out this policy. “The Clear Bag Policy was implemented as a safety and
security measure,” said Cramer. “It wasn’t an institutional decision, per se, but a policy that is being enforced across the country for NCAA and professional sports. The policies vary by individual schools or teams and are tailored to meet their requirements and specific needs, but the foundations are all pretty consistent.” Andrew Bechac, senior associate athletic director for internal operations, discussed why the athletic department has been
see CLEAR BAG, pg. 6
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Campus Life ................................2 Opinions ....................................3 A&E ...........................................4
Horoscope, Crossword, Sudoku ...5 Sports ........................................6 News .........................................8
Being bright about late night
College-aged women face a greater risk of rape, necessitating precautions in their daily lives. ZACHARY ARAKI/THE LION’S ROAR ZACHARY ARAKI A&E EDITOR
With college-aged, that is women between 18-24 years of age, facing a greater risk of rape, students should take extra caution. Freshmen and sophomores face an increased risk of rape or sexual assault. Over half of college sexual assaults occur between August and November. Paige Moody, a mental health counselor at the University Counseling Center, discussed reasons for this pattern. “When women go away from home, and they’re meeting new people and trusting new people, sometimes they can be taken advantage of,” said Moody. “We also know that the number one date rape drug is alcohol. Often when young people go away from home, they tend to possibly experiment with alcohol.” One out of five female college students who are raped or sexually assaulted report to law enforcement. The Center for Public Integrity found that colleges permanently expelled 10-25 percent of male students found responsible for sexual assault. Of 1,000 rapes, six cases end with incarceration according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. A 2007 Department of Justice study found that over 80 percent of sexual assaults
on campus were due to incapacitation such as being drunk, drugged or asleep, over twice as common as by physical force. Women who live on campus or are members of a sorority experience an increased risk of sexual assault. Blaire Fontenot, a freshman nursing major, believes in the best in people, and she feels this same attitude can make people more vulnerable. “We’re naive and don’t really know what’s going on yet and haven’t been on campus,” said Fontenot. “So, we want to trust everyone and believe that this campus is safe.” Moody encouraged students to use the buddy system and realize that consent cannot be given if a person is impaired by substances such as alcohol. Students may also consider taking a self-defense class, staying away from secluded or isolated areas, and being aware of their surroundings by not covering both ears with headphones. Leila Guidry, a freshman undecided major, takes precautions in her daily life. “Almost every woman is terrified to go out at night by themselves,” said Guidry. “I’m still terrified. I have pepper spray on my keychain, and I make sure if I’m walking to my car, I have it out. I was terrified
see CAMPUS RAPES, pg. 8
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