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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

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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

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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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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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For more information, contact Justice Department invites rebecca.hensley@selu.edu. students who are interested in Local Family Moving Sale social justice initiatives related 8/27 through 9/2: Desk $20, to the criminal justice system Lamps $1-$25, sitting to standing in Louisiana to come discuss desk converter $20, small kitchen the possibility of forming appliances, dishes, wall art, lamps, a new club to work toward bedding twin to queen, throw Chad Duffaut, Brody Simmons and Everett Paretti, all graduate students in history, check out some textbooks. Students may be fascinated by the classes or find social change. Organizational pillows, home décor, Dresser with their second home in the Department of History and Political Science . ZACHARY ARAKI/THE LION’S ROAR meetings will occur on mirror, chest of drawers, bedside Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. table – black lacquer finish with great background for all parts of the world and have a whole lot to do with what’s going on ZACHARY ARAKI in Fayard 234 and Wednesday, chrome/contemporary, condition $300/set. how political systems and economic systems today.” A&E EDITOR Aug. 29 at 12:30 p.m. in the Call or text Bobbie @ 504-250-2389 work, and then the political scientists in the According to Robison, the national Student Union Room 2202. and international reputations of professors The Department of History and Political department bring the modern approach.” Dr. Andrew Traver, professor of history, can help students reach their goals after Science offers some of the most diverse has been with the department since 1996, graduation. course topics among the departments on “If you do a history major here, and you and his research focuses on editing the campus to educate students on modern affairs decide you want to go to an Ivy League philosophical and theological works of Duns as well as historical intricacies. school or a California school or a school in Scotus with a printed work expected for “We teach the stuff that you need to be England, we know people,” said Robison. publication in 2020. an informed citizen,” said Dr. William “If we write to them, they’re not gonna be Traver enjoys the freedom in his courses Robison, head of the department of history asking, ‘Who is this guy?’” and research that allows him to offer unique and political science. “With all the debate The department also offers study classes and topics. now about who’s telling the truth and who’s abroad programs in locations like Rome “I can use whatever text I want,” said faking it, if you have a historical background, and Scotland. Every year, the department Traver. “No one is looking over my shoulder. and you understand how the political system I also do a lot of independent studies. I do holds lecture series including lectures for works, you’re a lot less likely to be suckered Constitution Day, Fanfare, Veterans Day, a special topics or at least an independent by politicians.” Dr. Margaret Gonzalez-Perez, professor reading course, probably a new one every Black History Month, Women’s History of political science, joined the department semester, and I’ve done courses on ancient Month and the Holocaust. Damian Boldt, a senior political science in 1995. Her interest in politics grew from Egypt going up to exorcisms in the medieval major, sees the department as a second home world.” when she was a child and listened to her and has never felt out of place. Robison hopes to dispel the perception parents discuss the topic at the dinner table. “When you have a question, they’re there,” of professors in the department as political As a professor, she likes the combination of said Boldt. “They really want to take time to bigots. research and student interaction. “I like for people to get to the end of make sure you’re growing as a student, not Gonzalez-Perez shared how history and political science tie together in the the semester without having any idea what just making good grades but actually gaining I think about present day politics,” said skills, knowledge and experience that you department. Gonzalez-Perez said, “The historians teach Robison. “That’s not what I do in class. I need to take out and get a job, and more than classes about history that provides historical work in the Tudor period. Henry VIII doesn’t that, that you’re growing as a person too.”

‘Yoga’nna work out this semester? JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER

Like a growing apple, students have the opportunity to strengthen their core through yoga opportunities on campus. Students with a flexible weekday schedule can attend a yoga class at the Pennington Student Activity Center on Mondays through Thursdays at 6 p.m. and on Fridays at 11 p.m. Kayla Smith, graduate student and yoga instructor at the Pennington, started the activity after attending a class out of curiosity while recovering from a knee surgery. “After coming multiple times a week, I found my body to be changing for the better,” said Smith. “I saw major improvements

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in the flexibility and strength. The pain level associated with my knees had also drastically decreased. So, I made it a goal of mine to dive into the practice and certify in order to help people the way yoga helped me.” Yoga participants do not have to bend over backwards to find the health benefits of yoga. According to the American Osteopathic Association, some perks of yoga can range from increased flexibility and muscle strength to weight reduction and improved respiration. With the help of the Campus

Activities Board, the Pennington hosted “GLOW YOGA” on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Taneshia Drake, a graduate student, participated in “GLOW YOGA” and shared what she hopes to see stretch in the future. “Yoga is something that people in our generation are starting to like more,” said Drake. “I think that the glow theme will help bring that out more. I would like to see a lot of people that attend tonight attend weekly yoga classes too.” As an instructor at “GLOW YOGA,” Smith shared her experience.

“It was so powerful the way everyone was able to laugh at themselves and be carefree doing something that can intimidate people to come and try,” said Smith.

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Demonic nun found to be too scary for some “Sharknado” and “Piranhaconda” are parodies of poorly-produced science fiction action movies from earlier decades. They mimic the lack of plot of those earlier movies and have very predictable death scenes throughout the movie. But what is sad is that for other genres, such as horror, some Jacob Summerville movies today try to be serious Staff Reporter and creepy and end up losing people’s interest with the first trailers that are released. So, you would think that when a suspenseful movie advertisement is done well, it should give viewers a jump-scare feeling by creating feelings of suspense and tension. But not every viewer appreciates a compelling horror advertisement. Recently, a YouTube advertisement for the upcoming mystery and thriller movie “The Nun” was taken off the video platform due to viewers complaining that the seven-second ad was too frightening. The advertisement had the setup of a jump-scare video where it appeared that the computer was muting itself, followed

by the appearance of a terrifying nun screaming audibly. The dispute was popularized by the Twitter account @bbydvas earlier this month when a tweet was posted which warned YouTube viewers about the advertisement. Since then, the tweet has gained over 130,000 retweets. On Aug. 13, YouTube said that the advertisement “violates our shocking content policy and it’s no longer running as an ad.” I think YouTube took the above post, and several like it, too seriously. The point of the horror genre is to keep viewers on the edge of their seats in suspense. Additionally, “The Nun” has another advertisement before videos, which contains more dialogue and clips from the movie. It too has a jump-scare moment, but that advertisement has not been taken down yet. After looking at YouTube Help’s “violent and shocking content in ads” page, the advertisement did not fit under any of the criteria that YouTube has labeled as a disturbing advertisement. The examples they have listed are “showing blood splatter, sexual fluids, human or animal waste,” which are not shown in the video in question. One argument used in favor of removing

the advertisement was that people with heart conditions can have a triggering reaction such as a heart attack. At first, this seems like a fair complaint, but let us look at how unlikely that is to happen. This person with a considerably major heart condition would have to be pretty focused on the advertisement, if it were even to come up, with the volume rather loud. There are plenty of ways to prevent this situation from arising without reporting the video. First, advertisements are targeted towards what websites you visit and what YouTube content you watch. Yes, Big Brother is watching you. The only way you will see a creepy nun yelling at you before a video is if that is the content you already watch. Furthermore, you can see the advertisement link in the bottom left corner of the video screen, which subtracts from the jump-scare element a bit. Second, if this person’s heart condition was so severe that a jump-scare video caused a heart attack, I would assume this person would not risk watching a suspiciously quiet advertisement that seems to play with the volume settings. This person has the option of not only muting the

advertisement, but to scroll into the comment section to not watch Valak. Besides, the volume settings in the video replicated the Apple volume settings. So, if the viewer is not using an Apple device, that part of the video should not trick too many people. Lastly, jump-scare videos have been on YouTube almost since its founding over a decade ago. I think most of us have seen the video of the snake being filmed, starting from the tail end, and at the end of the video, the snake jumps directly at the camera lens. This probably won’t be the first time someone with a heart condition has seen this type of media. I think some cases of our generation complaining about conventional problems are justifiable, but this simply is not one of them. Personally, I was caught off guard the first time I saw it, but I laughed moments later at how effective the video was. And for the record, I do not have a heart condition. Ultimately, it is up to the viewer on whether or not the hype was worth the wait, and we can only find out when the movie is released on Sept. 6. In the meantime, you can watch a movie that came out this month, “Sharknado 6.”

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Do you think celebrity influence is a good or bad thing?

“I think it’s good because they have such an impact on generations of people through what they say, do and wear.” Darius Major Sophomore, Kinesiology

“It can be a good thing because it can influence people to do good work.” Zana Langley Junior, Early Childhood Education

“It’s bad because people look up to them, and whenever they make a bad decision, then they feel like it’s right.” Chase Romero Sophomore, Art

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Idols like Bibles Children, adults, grandmothers and grandfathers are being influenced every day all day, but who influences you makes all the difference. Celebrities are some of the most influential humans on earth. Celebrities have millions and millions of followers who want to look, perform and influence the same way they do. But why? Well, I want to be exactly like Barack Obama because, to me, he can do no wrong. Spoiler Don Lawrence alert: yes, he can. Learning about his remarkable Staff Reporter lifestyle brainwashed me to believe that he’ll make all the right decisions to avoid risking it all. Or ,was I being brainwashed because I only read exceptional reports on him? Organizations like TMZ make it possible for society to hear about some of the underlying, disturbing information celebrities far too often conceal. “Why would he do that?” says the fans of an exposed celebrity. Well, reality is just as strange as fiction, and we’ll never know why it was done. But, think about the number of people that an individual has influenced. Celebrity influence is an amazing thing, but total vulnerability will give audiences the truth they need to make wiser decisions as to who influences them. By granting celebrities permission to only display the tiptop moments of their lives, they wield a great deal of influence over the people who admire them. For that reason, celebrity icons are put on a pedestal and worshiped as if they are deities. I must admit that celebrities are insanely gifted and talented. However, the way society glamorizes them takes it to an unrealistic level. Why is that so? Although there are celebrities such as Demi Lovato who allow themselves to be vulnerable by being honest with their fan base, most celebrities would rather hide their imperfections in hopes of sustaining their streak of stardom. Thus, they are viewed as “perfect” humans in the eyes of society. Those who do not indulge in mainstream entertainment have a better chance of understanding me when I say that celebrities’ talents are actually common. Through TV show appearances and interviews, these “perfect” people do and say ordinary things. Subsequently, ordinary people identify with them. As a result, people become loyal supporters and crave to be just like the celebrities they identify with. Also, celebrities are well respected because of the fact that they are everyday people living

extravagant lives. I doubt I’m the only non-famous person who wants to live and be treated the way celebrities are. In order to do so, though, I must strive to be just like the celebrity I idolize and best fit my personality to theirs. I have witnessed, like many of you have, loyal supporters adopting some of the same habits, thoughts, religion, traditions and appeals as their idol. Not all of the adoptions result in positive effects, however. Neither are they all negative. On one hand, Misha Collins, best known for his role as the angel Castiel on the CW television series “Supernatural,” used his fame to promote and start charities. According to Look to the Stars, “in December 2009, he asked his Twitter followers for ideas on how to stimulate the economy. In response, they created ‘Random Acts’ for the purpose of doing good works in the world, donating to charity, and volunteering for good causes in his name.” Collins has supported a total of four charities, not one, but four. In this small world, people either influence or are influenced themselves. August Alsina did both. Alsina influenced through his music, apparel and looks, but Jada Pinkett Smith’s influence on him saved his career and possibly his life. After passing out and falling off stage during a concert, Alsina was hospitalized, and drugs were detected in his system. In an Instagram video Pinkett Smith expressed her love for Alsina. Alsina saw the video, and that was enough for him to put the drug down. On the other hand, influences can have negative effects. According to LinkedIn, “Before 2010 when Nicki Minaj was appearing as a new star with a plump booty, media has observed that star butts have grown as her fame from 2010 to 2015.” Cosmetic enhancements like Minaj’s butt created a heavier burden on women. According to Cosmopolitan, “Some evolutionary psychologists believe that men prefer women with fuller butts because it enhances the appearance of the curvature of the spine, according to a recent study published in ‘Evolution and Human Behavior.’ From an evolutionary standpoint, this is a very desirable trait.” The belief is that men prefer women with larger hips because it may indicate a wider birthing canal and are therefore better built for childbearing. All in all, let’s try not to forget that celebrities are human just like you and me. Who knows, we could possibly help them escape the need to be someone they’re not by minimizing the

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Nicki Minaj accepts the award for best hip-hop video for “Chun-Li” at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, in New York. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP pressure to be perfect every single day. Maybe, just maybe, we could help them accept their imperfections and let it be a part of their everyday lives. This will inspire future generations to be themselves and not this “perfect” human. So, the next time you pick up a magazine with a healthy model on the cover, ask yourself, “Am I influencing or being influenced?”

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The 23rd ‘Hot August Night’

Top left, Jonathan Ramsey skateboards in downtown Hammond. Top middle, Jennifer Collins educates parents on the benefits of Chatterbox at the Courtyard. Top right, Kyle Henderson dressed as a butterfly for “Hot August Night.” Bottom left, Chick-fil-A mascots hit the dance floor. Bottom middle, Crystal Schayot displays her merchandise at the event. Bottom right, girls take a selfie inside of Iron Horse. Don Lawrence/The Lion’s Roar

The story behind the library lions What to look for this September

The Wong family donated the lion statues that sit in front of the Sims Memorial Library as they brought their culture to Hammond. Nikisun Shrestha/The Lion’s Roar NIKISUN SHRESTHA Staff Reporter

When entering or exiting the Sims Memorial Library, one of the artifacts that can be overlooked are the two lion statues placed at the entrance of the library. These lions have a story of their own. The lions were donated to

the university by the Wong family. They are the owners of Trey Yuen in Mandeville, Cate Street Seafood Station in Hammond, The Boston Restaurant in Amite City and Courtyard Cafe in Hammond. John Wong described the history behind installing the lions. “In 1987, when we began

construction on the new Trey Yuen, we ordered two pairs, one for the restaurant and one for Southeastern,” said Wong. “We wanted to show our appreciation for all the support from the students and faculty. The pair of lions are a replica of the lions that protect the Forbidden City and imperial palace of Beijing.” The lions also had a deeper meaning for the Wong family, which represented their family values and teachings. “Mei Wong is really the reason my brothers and I donated the lions,” said John Wong. “My mother was an incredible woman. She gave up everything to bring us to America from Hong Kong in 1966. She told us when we became successful, we should give back.” As the Wong brothers grew up, Mei Wong taught her sons the strength of being together. “She taught us that we were like a fist, my five brothers and myself,” said John Wong. “Alone, we are weak like a single finger, but together, a strong fist. The culture of family, tradition and community is alive in how my wife and I have raised our children. The legacy we leave behind will carry on to future generations of Wongs, and I hope Southeastern students as well. Together, we are strong.”

According to John Wong, the lions are the guardians of the building. The pair of male and female lions protect the physical and the spiritual world, and the Chinese lions “project power scaring away enemies and evil spirits.” The statues were constructed in China and were shipped on a boat to the Port of New Orleans. A ceremony was held to celebrate the donation. John Wong stated that the installation of the lions cost $25,000. Bryan Wong shared how his experience at the university helped him in his life. “I know, personally, how impactful my degree from the business school and my experience as a Lion has shaped me,” said Bryan Wong. “Southeastern taught me a lot about character and work ethic. The business principles I learned have helped me be successful. Being a Southeastern Lion, to me, is about a period of my life where I became the man I am today. It’s about overcoming struggles and pushing yourself to get to that next level of excellence.” Bryan Wong also discussed his father’s hard work and the sentiments of appreciating his family. “My father is such a great

see LIBRARY LIONS, pg. 5

ZACHARY ARAKI Staff Reporter

Students returning to campus for classes can find a number of opportunities to occupy their spare time. Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., students can purchase locally-grown produce and art crafts at the Hammond Farmers Market located at 2 W. Thomas St. The Miss Southeastern Pageant is hosted later in the fall semester. Since the competition may require much preparation, starting as soon as possible is ideal. The Campus Activities Board helps students start this preparation with the semester’s first interest meeting in Student Union Room 2203 on Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Further meetings can be found on the university website. The university will celebrate its 93rd birthday in the Student Union Breezeway on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students can come out to the festivities between classes. For music lovers, the Wind Symphony will open its season on Monday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pottle Music Building. On Sept. 25-28, “Dracula” will take the Vonnie Borden Theatre stage. The play is directed and adapted for stage by James “Jim” Winter, associate professor of acting

and directing. Admission is free for students with presentation of their school ID. The Opera/Music Theatre Workshop will perform at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sept. 27-28 at 7:30 p.m., and it will feature “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim. Students can head to the Morrison Alley Parking Lot on Friday, Sept. 28 from 5-9 p.m. for the Hammond Regional Arts Center’s ninth annual “Brews Arts Festival.” The fundraiser will feature local breweries including Gnarly Barley Brewing Co., Bayou Teche Brewing, Southern Craft Brewing, Tin Roof Brewing and Low Road Brewing. Besides brewing, the event will also include live art demonstrations and booths displaying artworks and crafts for sale. Advanced ticket prices are $25 for HRAC members and $30 for non-members, but the price increases to $35 on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased at the HRAC during normal gallery hours or on HRAC’s website. Attendees must be 21 years old or older and present a valid ID. On the same day at 6 p.m., Denton Hatcher and Kristen Foster will perform at HRAC as part of the “Playing the Staircase” series. The series

see SEPTEMBER EVENTS, pg. 5

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Craft beer commercial creator JENNIFER DETTWILLER Staff Reporter

In the world of film and editing, networking can provide invaluable opportunities as shown by the tenacious personality of Adrian Wall, a freshman communication major, who sought a job opening for himself at the local craft beer company Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. Wall discussed his path to this opportunity. “I have a pretty close friend who is a kind of high up at Gnarly Barley, and we were just hanging out one day, and I just kind of pitched the idea of letting me go in,” said Wall. “The original idea was to start a YouTube channel, but they already have one. They don’t Adrian Wall, a freshman communication major, makes advertising videos for really ever use it. So, I was Gnarly Barley Brewing. Jennifer Dettwiller/The Lion’s Roar kind of like, maybe I could take

that over and then kind of work and help the business grow on that front.” After pitching the idea to Cari Caramonta, she wanted him to do a trial run first. Wall first found his passion for film and editing in high school. “At Mandeville High, there’s the broadcast program, and essentially the broadcast program covers everything from any type of film media like film, music, radio and that’s why I started,” said Wall. “I’m certified in editing. Adobe Premiere was the editing software we could use, either that or Final Cut, and I’ve always had the ability to write and be creative in stuff that interests me. I’ve always been able to manipulate it and present it in a way that is interesting and somewhat

uncommon.” Wall soon realized he was unprepared for the new responsibility he had pursued. “Whenever I talked to them, I had nothing written, and I didn’t even know what I wanted to do at all because I didn’t even know what beer we were going to do yet,” said Wall. “They told me there’s a new beer that’s about to come out called ‘Green Spaces.’ So, I was like, ‘OK,’ and rolled with the space theme. Two weeks later, I had the video finished and brought it to them, and they told me it was way too long.” Wall created five different versions of the video. About two weeks later, when he thought it was never going to be posted, it showed up on Gnarly Barley’s social media outlets. The video on Facebook now has 3.7 thousand views

and 46 shares. Wall explained that he tries to keep the videos consistent with the youthful and outgoing image on Gnarly Barley as seen in their company logo of a skateboard wheel. “It definitely has that concept which gets worked into everything,” said Wall. “The kind of light-hearted, funny and youthful feeling that a lot of their artwork on their beer cans convey,” said Wall. “I really wanted to be able to push that in the videos. I took a lot of inspiration from the Old Spice commercials and Chubbies Shorts YouTube channel.” As he continues to grow with this new opportunity, Walls strives to convey a good time in his commercials.

Organizations promoting the arts across campus PRAKRITI ADHIKARI Staff Reporter

The university has over 100 student organizations where students can come together to learn about common interests outside of the classroom. While some organizations celebrate their religious ideas, others explore their interests. There is a variety of organizations that come together to cultivate interests in art. Active on campus since 2007, Alpha Psi Omega promotes theatre and arts and performs plays such as the recent “You Go, Goddess!” Treasurer for Alpha Psi Omega DeJuan James, a sophomore

elementary education major, expressed what he thinks about the organization. “It’s a great way to explore your passion with some of the people who are just as passionate or even more passionate about being on stage or working behind the scenes,” said James. James thinks students should join the club as it is a great way to become active and make connections on campus. The club has its first interest meeting on Aug. 27. Vice President for Alpha Psi Omega Ally Holloway, a sophomore English major, informed that any students interested can attend the interest meeting and become a member of the club. “It is focused on theatre, but one thing that we do stress is that it’s not just the performing aspect,” said Holloway. “We do

encourage anyone who wants to be a part of the technical side of theatre, production side or anything. They can still be a part of it.” In Ceramics Club, students taking ceramics class congregate and learn to make a career out of their interest. Olivia Goll, a senior art major and president of Ceramics Club, explained that anyone taking ceramics class can join the club. She thinks the club is different from others on campus as students work together and learn to sell their art. “In the Ceramics Club, we do not have any fees, and you actually get to make money and learn how to sell on your own,” said Goll. “The club’s purpose is to teach young artists how to get their work out there.” The club’s main events on campus are around Mother’s Day and Christmas each year. The team updates through the team leader and does not have a particular date for meetings. According to Goll, the club currently has 20 members. Goll shared why she thinks students should join and how it is helpful for students joining the club. “The club is helpful in the way that we go through the process together,” said Goll. “We pick out an art festival we all want to go to. Then, we write up the proposal to send in with our application. We all set up the booth together. Also, we learn how to sell your work side by side. It is very harmonious because throughout the process, we all work together to learn.” Other clubs and organizations on campus that focus on the arts include: Delta Omicron, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Palmetto Press, Performing Arts Club, Chi Tau Epsilon, Visual Arts Society, Sigma Alpha Iota and Flipside Dance. For more information on these organizations, visit southeastern. edu/admin/stu_orgs.

The Ceramics Club holds sales on and off campus to promote the members’ craftsmanship and raise funds. Jeremy Guillot, a junior music major, performs as Narcissus in Alpha Psi Omega’s play “You Go, Goddess!” Both organizations allow students to work on their craft File Photo/The Lion’s Roar

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With your Arian charm quotient at an almost all-time high this week, plus all the facts to back you up, you just might win over the last doubters to your proposal. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be in line for that job change you applied for. But be advised that you could be called on to defend your qualifications against supporters of other applicants. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a new approach to an old idea is one way to get beyond that workplace impasse. No such problems in your personal life, where things continue to flow smoothly. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be more forthcoming about your feelings concerning a proposed change either in your workplace or in your personal life. Your opinions are valuable. Don’t keep them hidden. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A changing situation in your life needs more patience than you appear to be willing to offer. Allowing it to develop at its own pace is the wisest course you can take at this time. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With more stability in your life -- on both personal and professional levels -- this could be a good time to strengthen relationships with both friends and colleagues. LIBRA (September 23 to

October 22) People have always relied on your integrity not only to get the job done, but to get it done right. So don’t be pressured by anyone into cutting corners to save time. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While others might get rattled over unexpected changes, your ability to adapt calmly and competently helps you make a positive impression during a crucial period. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A changing environment might be daunting for some, but the adventurous Sagittarian takes it all in stride. A friend from the past could awaken some meaningful memories. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With your selfassurance rising to full strength, the bold Goat should feel confident about opening up to new ventures as well as new relationships. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Reaching out to someone who has been unkind to you might not be easy. But in the long run it will prove to have been the right thing to do. A friend offers moral support. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your keen insight once again helps you work through a seemingly insoluble problem in your workplace. The weekend offers a good chance to develop new relationships. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a knack for finding details that others would overlook. You would make a fine research scientist. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

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great university.” Bryan Wong described the feeling he has being a graduate of the university. “When I see my degree in my office, I’m filled with pride knowing that I’m a part of the Southeastern family,” said Bryan Wong. “I hope my kids get to spend time on the campus and continue our traditions.” The Wong family’s recent project is the soon to open One Thirteen Restaurant at 113 N. Oak St. in Hammond.

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Tuning in to the most popular sports ZACHARY ARAKI A&E EDITOR

Sports fans consistently head out to sporting venues or tune in on the TV and radio to watch their favorite teams compete. By attendance, football, baseball and men’s basketball are the university’s most popular sports. On record, football’s most attended game was against Jackson State University in 1981 with 12,000 attendees. In 2014, baseball hit its high with 3,747 attendees in a match against Louisiana State University. In 2017, the Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field averaged 1,210 attendees. Since 2007, the Pat Kenelly Diamond has ranked first or second in the Southland Conference rankings for attendance. “In our state and our region, football and baseball are the most popular sports, and I believe that is shown in the attendance of each,” said Jay Artigues, director of athletics. “Winning has a lot to do with attendance as well, and we have had good success in those sports.” Artigues discussed why fans should head out to games. “It’s a great family atmosphere at SLU,” said Artigues. “Our game day atmosphere at Southeastern is one of the best in the country. Our baseball ‘game day atmosphere’ was voted as one of the top 20 best in the country.” Frank Scelfo, football head coach, feels that the skills indicative of success in football such as teamwork and sacrifice make football relatable to fans Football, baseball and men’s basketball attract the most attendees to their games at the university. The popularity of these sports stem both from their national by being applicable to success popularity and their success in season play. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR in life. “We’re representing our

Quirks of a football coach ANNIE GOODMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Everyone has their quirks, and the football coaching staff is not immune to this. “Every coach has their sayings,” said Chason Virgil, a junior quarterback. “Coach Stevens is just always real laid-back, real calm and collected. We’ve never seen coach Stevens yell. Coach Spurlock: he don’t really say much.” As head coach, Frank Scelfo has implicated a few phrases into practices that stand out in players’ minds. One of these phrases, displayed on a PowerPoint slide, is “Special Announcement.” “We go to team meetings, and the words ‘special announcement’ comes up on the screen,” said Jake Ingraffia, a senior wide receiver. “It’ll be an announcement, something happened, maybe a guy got a scholarship. Just something fun.” Virgil candidly explained this amusing addition to the practice itinerary. “Sometimes they ain’t that special,” said Virgil. Another phrase, often used to wrap up practice, is “celebrate the number.” “You know you’re either about to run or you’re about to break practice down and go home,” said Kyle Strickland, a senior offensive lineman. According to Virgil, the number being celebrated indicates the amount of sprints the players must run before they can end practice. “We all hope that the number is zero,” said Virgil. “It’s always a happy ending but ‘celebrate the number’ means we celebrate whether we gotta run two sprints or three sprints or have the time zero.” The celebration aspect of this number is that the players must clap regardless of what the number is. “You gotta clap when you hear ‘celebrate the number,’” said Alfred Beverly, a junior offensive lineman. “You gotta celebrate the number.” Of the phrases mentioned by the players, Frank Scelfo had a different phrase in mind. “I probably say ‘Let’s go’ a lot,” said Frank Scelfo.

Fitting his laid-back image, Scelfo is portrayed by his claim to not get stressed or nervous. Scelfo discussed how easily he can fall asleep. “I could probably fall asleep anywhere I wanted to, really quick,” said Frank Scelfo. Frank Scelfo’s wife also chimed in on her husband’s peculiarities. “He hates being late,” said Holly Scelfo. “We can’t be late for church. We can’t be late for a restaurant. We can’t be late for a game.” In addition to these habits, the players explained how Frank Scelfo will turn his hat around backwards and do a little dance when he is feeling the music at practice. However, Virgil, Beverly and Strickland, in unison, stated that the funniest coach among the staff is, in fact, coach Garret Chachere. The players are appreciative of the diverse personalities of the coaching staff and how accepting they all are. “They all got their ways, and we feed off their energies,” said Virgil. “It’s like all their personalities

school, our students and our community,” said Scelfo. “We’re going to provide an exciting brand of football, and we want to have a homefield advantage at Strawberry Stadium. The support of our fans and students is vital to the success of our team.” Football’s first game of the season will be against the University of Louisiana at Monroe on Aug. 30. According to Jay Ladner, head coach of men’s basketball, the worldwide popularity of basketball and the success of the program, especially in the past four years, contribute to the sport’s increasing popularity. “In basketball, the proximity of the fan to the court helps create an energy that the players feed off of,” said Ladner. Men’s basketball will begin its season in November. Matt Riser, head coach of baseball, encouraged fans to support the Lions by attending games. “I don’t think they understand how much influence they have on an impact on our games,” said Riser. “When we talk about the environment from a homefield advantage standpoint, the more they get out there, the more noise they make, the better level of play our players play at. They feel that excitement. They feel that positive energy.” Baseball’s season starts in the spring. While sports are broadcast on radio and television, many fans enjoy being present at games. “Obviously, being there is a special feeling,” said Artigues. “You can actually feel the excitement and energy from the game.”

Frank Scelfo, football head coach, poses with some players at “Hot August Night” in downtown Hammond. DON LAWRENCE/THE LION’S ROAR come together in this melting pot We can be ourselves, and the to make this great team personality coaches understand that.” that fits every person on our team.

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Looking for luck on the field

Lion football players follow their own routines in hopes of securing a successful game day. These good luck charms range from music preference to tattoos. File Photo/ The Lion’s Roar

ANNIE GOODMAN Editor-in-Chief

While skill, talent, hard work and dedication play a large role in sporting events, sometimes a bit of luck can determine the outcome of a game. Because of this, players and coaches alike often have rituals or good luck charms for game day. The football team’s superstitions begin with Frank Scelfo, football head coach, who explained how his wife and sons call him before every game. “Every day we have a game, she tells me good luck and she loves me,” said Frank Scelfo. “That’s our superstition. Any time we have a game, my two sons will call, and she will

call.” Among the players, music is a key component in gameday preparation. “I listen to music before every game,” said CJ Turner, a redshirt freshman wide receiver. “I play music right before we go on the field and touch my mom before every game.” Jake Ingraffia, a senior wide receiver, has a specific playlist containing a variety of music to help get himself in the zone. “I have the same playlist before every game,” said Ingraffia. “I listen to some classical music and rap. I say a prayer every time before I go out.” However, Kyle Strickland, a senior offensive lineman, prefers listening to just one song to prepare.

“I usually listen to the same song over and over before every game,” said Strickland. “‘Jus Wanna’ by Kevin Gates.” Other players’ rituals were formed in childhood and maintain that childlike spirit. “I always gotta take a nap before a game,” said Chason Virgil, a junior quarterback. “I’ve always been like that since little league. I gotta take a nap. I don’t know why.” Another common good luck charm involves the permanence of tattoos. “I got my mom tattooed on me,” said Strickland. “She passed six years ago, so that’s kind of like my good luck thing.” Alfred Beverly III, a junior offensive lineman, also looks to a commemorative tattoo for

luck. “I got a tattoo from when my grandpa died,” said Beverly. “That’s something special to me.” Virgil, however, finds his luck in a memento from his mother. “I usually wear a necklace during games that my mom gave me,” said Virgil. “I guess you could say that’s a good luck charm.” Although the team has not yet formed any group rituals or superstitions, Virgil believes it is only a matter of time. “We’re all kind of new to each other, but we’ll know come next Thursday,” said Virgil. “We’ll get into a rhythm of something we always do, but for a lot of us, it’s our first time playing together.”

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learning her new roles in the team. “It’s been fun to learn,” said Cutura. “I’m just trying to be the best leader as I can just by leading by example, really helping everybody be the best they can be on the field and off the field. It’s awesome learning different positions, especially in my last year. Changing up a bit definitely brings a different perspective on the field. Like coach said, while attacking, I’m looking to hold up the ball, trying to get runs in to score.” This year’s early indications show that the program is doing

continued from pg. 1 In this season, Cutura has been given the responsibility to lead the attack as a center forward. This is a change from last year’s outside back position. According to McBride, this year, her role is to be “looking to receive the ball and hold up a little bit for us so we can get numbers in attack.” She is also assigned to “go on the ball or on the end of a cross or a cutback or even turn to have a shot.” Cutura described how she is

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continued from pg. 1 talking about this policy for a few years. “The clear bag policy has been implemented based off of research gathered from other venues, NFL sports, other collegiate sports and venues that have already gone to a clear bag policy,” said Bechac. “We’ve had this discussion for several years now about going to a clear bag policy, and this has been an evolving process with our policy as far as making sure we have a safe and friendly environment for all of our fans and student-athletes.” Cramer explained the benefits and drawbacks that people may express during the first athletic event of the school year. “The drawbacks to this policy are outweighed by the positive effects,” said Cramer. “A simple drawback is implementing change to your fans, students and community for events. I think change is always a little hiccup, but once your fans realize it’s for an overall positive experience, the news is perceived in a positive way.” Cramer feels the policy is overall beneficial from an

institutional standpoint. “It’s intended to maintain the safety and security of athletic venues while decreasing wait times for fans to enter the respective venue,” said Cramer. Clear bags will be available for purchase in the Hammond area. “There are clear bags at Follett Bookstore currently. Before each game, we have the main bookstore in the student union, the bookstore trailer that will be out in Friendship Circle, as well as West Stadium at the merchandiser in the breezeway. They will also have some at the Victory Club merchandise table,” said Bechac. They’ll have clear bags available to purchase there. Also, other vendors around town will have clear bags available.” Additional vendors will include places such as Big Frog Custom T-Shirts, CI Sports, Ruby Boutique, Edge Boutique, Imagine Boutique, More of Hammond and Academy Sports + Outdoors. For more detailed information, a list of approved and prohibited bags and any other information that may be needed can be found at www.Lionsports.net/clear, or by calling the ticket office at 985549-5466.

Athletics decided to institute a clear bag policy to improve safety at games. The policy bars items such as camera cases, purses, fanny packs and backpacks among others. Jennifer Dettwiller/The Lion’s Roar well offensively. McBride is pleased with the efforts of the team’s attack. “Going forward, this year, everyone has been creating chances,” said McBride. “In our first exhibition game, our outside back, Sophia, scored, who was assisted by our other outside back, Claire. So, attack’s been coming from everywhere this year, from the left, from the right, from the front and the back. I think it’s more about what best suits us in that moment on the field. It’s one of the reasons we think we could have a

very good season ahead of us. Our girls are doing a really good job of understanding the game, and all of them are supporting each other in attack.” McBride discussed his expectations from his second season in charge. “We’re still early on in the year,” said McBride. “We’ve only had two full 90 minutes yet. We’re still finding out what best suits us right now. We’re still trying a number of things on the field, and we’ll see where it goes. We’re hoping for a successful season.”

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