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September 9, 2014 Volume 86, Issue 5

’ THE LION S ROAR S O U T H E A S T E R N L O U I S IA NA U N I V E R S I T Y

A Student Publication

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By Megan Simon Staff Reporter

College is no easy feat, especially when students are worried about paying for it. It’s more stressful when one does not know how to navigate through the shark-infested waters of student loans and credit. Unfortunately, there is no road map pointing to the best way to survive the traps of taking out student loans, but there are resources out there to provide help for the average college student. According to personal finance writer Abbey Hayes, the five most common mistakes students make when taking out student loans are assuming they need the student loan, not exhausting other options, spending all the money offered, failing to figure out monthly payments

and failing to keep track of debt acquired. There are plenty of ways to avoid taking out a loan, such as choosing a cheaper school, committing to a school offering a scholarship, attending a work-based school for free, working while attending school part-time or putting off college until one has enough money saved up. One of the most common mistakes is students tend to spend all the money given to them. They do not realize they have to pay back the loan in the end. Instead, they either use the money given to them to fully pay for schooling, which would be too expensive if the loan was not given, or they use it on non-school related extras just because it was given to them. In addition to the top five, financial expert Robert

Farrington explains in his article “Two Expensive Student Loan Mistakes to Avoid” how college graduates who delay in payments can make student loans even more expensive. “You will have to repay your student loans,” wrote Farrington. “There are very few ways to get out of student loan debt without paying them back or getting them forgiven via special student loan forgiveness programs. But waiting on paying back your loans just allows them to grow. If you don’t start making payments on your student loans, interest will accrue and the debt will just grow over time. Even waiting one to two years after graduation could see your student loan balance balloon by 10 percent or more.” For those interested in

student loans, it is important to have a general plan on how it will be repaid so graduates do not fall in the traps Farrington described. Being aware of what mistakes to avoid when taking out loans is not the only aspect students need to be aware of. There are also different types of loans offered. In order to understand the different types of loans, one must first understand the difference between an unsubsidized loan and subsidized loan, for this can be crucial to students who classify themselves as either undergraduate or graduate among other reasons. According to FAFSA. gov, subsidized loans are “based on financial need and are available only to undergraduate students. The

see LOANS pg. 8

By Melanie Mann Opinions Editor

Kliebert’s Turtle and Alligator Farm is facing child abuse complaints from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Located in Hammond, the farm was reported to the Department of Child and Family Services after teaching a six-year-old boy to handle alligators. According to the complaint, the boy was permitted to “wrangle dangerous alligators and crocodiles, placing him at risk of virulent infection and serious injury from bites, scratches, head butts and thrashing.” Mary Kliebert, a family member who is not the boy’s mother, responded to the complaints in an interview with the Associated Press. “It’s been in the family for seven decades,” said Kliebert. “The whole Kliebert family has been through this.” She went on to say children are only permitted to handle baby alligators or larger ones with their mouths taped shut. DCFS declined to comment due to confidentiality restrictions; however, social work professor Corie Hebert explained the process by which child abuse is investigated. After the initial call, the DCFS workers will make an assessment regarding the level of risk to the child. If the information indicates there

could be a substantial level of risk, an investigator will be sent to the home to determine if the child is safe. “Basically, a safe child is one who lives in a home where there are no threats of danger within the family or when the parents possess sufficient protective capacities to manage any threats,” said Hebert. “A child is unsafe when threats of danger exist within the family and children are vulnerable to such threats, and parents have insufficient protective capacities to manage or control threats.” Louisiana legislation defines child abuse as the

see GATOR pg. 9

Graphic by Fernanda Chagas

Local gator farm faces child abuse accusations

SGA acknowledges Top Five student complaints By William Schmidt Staff Reporter

The Student Government Association asked students to list their top five concerns or comments on how the campus can run more smoothly. The list has been made public through a Facebook post. The most common concern on campus for the start of the fall semester is the disorganized course catalog

in regards to all the degree programs being offered. Another popular request is for the shuttle buses to run later than 5:30 p.m. Construction closing some of the faster routes for students to get from class to class may be one of the causes for the requests for later shuttle runs. “The only thing really necessary is definitely the shuttle bus running later and putting something up about

the construction not being done,” said senior general studies major Allison Matte. Students also wanted more paths leading to the Bookstore. Pre-registration for the next semester of classes begins before the previous semester is over. Sometimes the teacher for a particular timeallotted class is unknown or changed right before the first day of class. If a teacher in a particular class changes, the

students are not made aware of the change unless the teacher personally emails the students. Students requested to be made aware of this change through email. In the past, one of the problems the university had was upperclass commuters did not have enough parking spots on campus. This led to the construction of the parking garage by Strawberry Stadium. This semester, the fifth top

concern was that the freshman commuter lot was closer to the rest of campus. These are only the top five concerns. There were other complaints that did not make the list, such as the difficulty for some students continuing school due to paying for a financial strain that was not once there. “Stop taking scholarships away,” said sophomore nursing major Katie Wimbish.

“I came in the last semester when they cut the honors scholarship in half. I would be going to school for free right now, but I am paying this semester because of that.” Damaris Clark, SGA director of public relations, also said she believed “there would be more concerns about the fee increase and other monetary affairs.”

see COMPLAINTS pg. 9

Bennett leads offense to explosive fourth quarter By Jay Love

Staff Reporter

Another game finished in Strawberry Stadium this past Saturday as Lion’s fans were treated to a thriller. After staying within a touchdown for the better part of three quarters, the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds tired out as the Lions scored 21 unanswered points in the second half, ending in a 41-14 victory. “Hats off to Southern Utah. They were exactly what we thought they were coming in. They really gave us some fits,” said Head Coach Ron Roberts. “I was impressed of how the quarterback handled himself, and the receivers did a good job.” Just as they did a week earlier when they took on Jacksonville University, the Lions wasted no time to get points onto the board. It took less than 15 seconds for

Southeastern to score thanks to an interception by senior linebacker Drew Misita. The Amite native picked off Aaron Cantu’s pass and took it back 10 yards for his first career touchdown as a Lion. “That play we knew they were going to run, we just didn’t know they were going to run it first play,” said Misita. “I give all the credit to the coaches. They knew it was coming, and they put me in the spot.” The remainder of the first quarter featured a back-andforth contest between the Thunderbirds and Lions. Southern Utah attempted a field goal following trading punts, but they would have to try again as the kick was wide left. A 10-0 lead in Southeastern’s favor left the home crowd at ease, but with three quarters to go, there was still plenty of time for a

see FOOTBALL pg. 6

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Quarterback Bryan Bennett attempts to find fellow senior Chris Malott. The pair would eventually connect on a 33-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter. After two games, Bennett has thrown for over 500 yards and four touchdowns. He has also accounted for two touchdowns on the ground.

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Phase 2 to be complete by late fall By William Schmidt Staff Reporter

The spring of 2012 marked the start of the expansion and renovation project of the Student Union, which is in the midst of Phase 2. Construction for the union has been broken up into multiple phases and currently, “the majority of the preexisting union is being gutted for redesign and construction,” according to Kenneth Howe, director of Facility Planning. Phase 2 is set to finish later this fall with the completion of new areas for Student Affairs, a series of conference meeting rooms replacing the old ballroom and a larger space for the University Bookstore. “I anticipate seeing a bigger bookstore,” said senior communication major, I’tyonnie Jackson. The mall pathway closure has bothered many people on campus, but with the completion of Phase 2, students will again have access to walk through the mall. “The construction

completely cuts off paths making it take more time to get to class. Plus, it takes up a lot of the front parking lots where there used to be easy, open spots for me as a commuter,” said senior math major, Joel Caronna. “It was one of those [parking lots] that were easy to get in and get out of, and now I have to go park far away.” Some students believe only areas currently under construction should be blocked. “They have too many parts of campus blocked off instead of focusing on one part at a time,” said integrated science and technology graduate student Kevin Kraus. “[They need to] not fence off everywhere. Only fence off where they are working, working with students rather than just blocking them off.” While the issues of parking and pathway closures cause an inconvenience, other students are still looking forward to the end of construction for more than just open pathways. “I am in favor of the construction because it seems like it is going to make our

campus look better and bigger,” said Jackson. Some incoming freshmen as well as transfer students were not aware of why all the construction was taking place but became excited when they learned of what was going on with the union. “I didn’t really know what it [construction] was. I never really asked anyone what it was,” said freshman psychology major Hayden Kimball. “Now that I know what it is, I can’t wait to see how it looks. I feel like it is real refreshing to see something new. Seeing this new union compared to when I toured a couple years ago was real refreshing to.” Phase 3 will begin in the latter part of 2014 with the “demoing [of] the existing bookstore and game room areas and the building out spaces for the Student Excellence Center, Health Center Unit and Counseling Center,” said Howe. Phase 3 is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2015.

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Construction workers continue to upgrade the union which is currently causing closure to some of the pathways and student parking lots as seen above. Construction of Phase Two is currently underway and will continue until the latter part of 2014.

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The University Police Department is open 24 hours per day, all year long to help keep the campus safe and secure. Your safety is our top priority, but we cannot do it alone. Below are some quick and easy steps we can all take to keep ourselves safe and protect our property and privacy. Be sure to close and lock your doors and windows when you leave your room and close your blinds and drapes at night, even if you don’t live on the first floor. It only takes a moment and can save you grief and embarrassment later. After-hours and weekends, the University Police Department checks exterior doors on campus buildings to be sure they are secured. Please be sure to lock all doors behind yourself. Propping a door open or leaving it unlocked, even if it’s just for a minute, is long enough for unauthorized persons to get inside. Please keep track of your things, particularly keys, cell phones, laptops and backpacks. Lost items are often brought to the police department when they are found on campus, but sometimes the person who picks them up isn’t so honest. It can be frustrating to lose your property, and it only takes a few seconds after you set it down for someone to pick it up while you are not paying attention. Bicycles must be registered and should be locked to bicycle racks when not in use. Bicycles locked to something other than a bicycle rack such as a hand rail or sign post may be removed. When used properly, heavy duty U-bolt style bike locks are the most secure and hardest to overcome. Your campus is as safe as you are willing to make it and we will do what we can to help. Your reasonable, constructive input is valuable to us and can help us keep you safe. We can be contacted by phone at 985-549-2222, by e-mail at police@selu.edu, at our office in Pride Hall or through our website southeastern.edu/ admin/police.

The Southeastern C h r i s t i a n Association is extending an invitation to all students to become a part of our new University recognized Christian organization. Want a place to hang out on-campus? Need friends to support you when college gets stressful? Want to hangout off-campus? The SCA may be the club you are looking for. We have Bible Studies at the Student Union food court Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and tons of hangouts on and off campus. All offer a great place to spend time with new friends. The best part is no membership commitments. You don’t have to sign up for anything, just come have fun.

After a successful FM recruitment week, the ladies of Phi Mu welcomed

home 33 new sisters. We celebrated their homecoming with food and fun all following the theme of Alice in Wonderland. Our newest members are as followed: Alayna Almeida, Jenna Anzalone, Payton Bryant,  Kaylin Calmes, Mary Chaney, Madison Chauvin, Brittany Dykes, Callie Fulmer, Kaitlin Gentry, Kaitlyn Guillotte, Brooke Hanegan,  Baylie Higgins, Mary Danse Jarratt, Katherine Johnson, Sidney Kent, Kayla Lacoste, Brooke Landry, Shelby Long, Taylor Mangus, Megan Mccormick, Rachel Mccrory, Morgan Mincey, Jamee

Rogers,  Madeline Root, Holly Savoie, Jessica Thomas, Britni Vegas,  Isabella Vazquez, Elizabeth Walker,   Kellie Watts, Caroline Whiting, Scotti Dykes and Leslie Satter. The Alpha Psi chapter would like to wish our newest sisters and everyone a wonderful semester.

NSSLHA

Southeastern’s National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association is having a garage sale on Sept. 13 from 8 a.m.12 p.m. The garage sale will be located in the Southeastern Alumni Center parking lot off of University Avenue. The profits from the garage sale will help the NSSLHA students pay for the ASHA Convention in Orlando, Fla. The ASHA Convention is an educational conference that will further the education of NSSLHA students in the areas of speech, language and hearing disorders. Some items being sold include: a TV, vacuums, bed frames, lounge chairs, a Sony stereo with speakers, nice dress attire, lamps, a charcoal smoker, a wheelbarrow and other gardening supplies, a printer, a deep fryer and so much more. See you there.

SGA

Leadership Council is for students who are interested in becoming involved on Southeastern’s campus. It teaches the different branches,

positions, rules and regulations within Southeastern’s Student Government. For students interested in becoming a part of Leadership Council, please contact Randi Olivier or Myranda Triche by e-mail at randi.olivier@selu.edu or mryanda.triche@selu.edu.

The Ladies of Theta Phi Alpha want to congratulate our Southeastern Lions football team on a great start to the fall 2014 season. We would also like to welcome our 30 new members into the Beta Epsilon chapter and congratulate all of our Panhellenic sisters on successful fall recruitment. Thank you to everyone who participated in our Chili’s Giveback Night to support our local philanthropy, Maya’s Gift. We will also be partnering with Habitat for Humanity this week to give back to our community. We are thrilled to announce we are partnering with the gentlemen of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity for Mocktails in upcoming weeks. We look forward to working together.

QFA

had a successful Big/Little Week. All the new members enjoyed their goodies and gifts from their bigs and had a great weekend spending time with their new

AOP

families and cheering on the Lions at the game on Saturday. This week is AOPride week, so be on the look out for us in the union handing out goodies and promoting our sisterhood. Stop by our booth each day to get to know us, our philanthropy events and our Lion pride. Be sure to stop by our table on Wednesday and Thursday to sign up for our upcoming philanthropy events: Spike it for Sam, a volleyball tournament to raise funds and awareness for Lymphoma Research and MADD Dash, a 5k run supporting one of our AOII sisters who passed away after being hit by a drunk driver. Please consider putting a team together for these two events to help people in our Southeastern community and across the country.

FCA

Join us on Monday nights at 6 p.m. in the Kinesiology Gym. We will engage in prayer and fellowship. All students are invited to attend our weekly meetings.

NSCS

We l c o m e back. Congratulations to all students who were invited to join our prestigious organization. Our first meeting will be held on Sept. 17 at 5:15 p.m. in Fayard Hall,

room 205, followed by meetings on Oct. 1 and 29 and Nov. 12. Our final meeting will be held on Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. The executive board is excited about this semester and is looking forward to working with members toward continued success.

PRSSA

Don’t forget about our meeting tomorrow night at 6 p.m. in Fayard Hall, room 123. Join us and bring a friend. Students of all majors are invited to become a part of our organization. Congratulations to Lion Athletics for their wins last weekend and good luck this week. Any questions, comments or concerns should be directed to southeasternprssa@gmail. com. Connect with us on social media; find us on Instagram and Twitter @selu_prssa and Southeasternprssa on Facebook.

SSA

A Moment of Silence:Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Katrina/Rita Memorial Fountain from noon until 1 p.m. Participate with SSA members in an hour-long demonstration offering sociological insight and education into the events unfolding in Ferguson culminating in a final moment of silence in honor of Mike Brown, others negatively impacted by this and associated events.

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New reusable to-go boxes have got to go Sara Patrick Editor in Chief Last spring, I ate one meal per day out of a disposable togo box full of food from The Mane Dish, just like I did the semester before at the Cayman Cafeteria. This year, I was thrown a curve ball when I was handed a green, reusable box that had to be “checked out” using my Southeastern ID. The lady who gave me the wet plastic box didn’t tell me anything about the new policy, but several students said they were told to return the reusable to-go box that same day. Last time I checked, The Mane Dish isn’t a library or a Blockbuster, and even those places don’t expect you to return the goods the day you check them out. I don’t go to The Mane Dish for rentals, I go for food, and when you have a schedule as hectic as mine, it’s not always easy to take time out of the day to sit and eat. As it is, the lines are ridiculous during lunchtime. If I’m too busy to sit down for 10 minutes, asking me to return the to-go box is a tad inconvenient. I know I don’t want to be carrying the box around with me all day between work and classes. According to information provided by Martin Balisteri, director of Food Services, togo containers must be returned to either The Mane Dish or The Mane Market located in Louisiana Hall, there are no due dates for returning togo boxes, and there are no

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Things Megan Ferrando Staff Reporter

late fees. Now students will be charged $5 if they would like another box but haven’t returned their first one. I’m a broke college student, as I can assume many of my fellow students are. We pay for higher education. Those of us who live on campus are forced to pay for a meal plan. And what do I get out of that? Certainly not convenience anymore. I used to have options. I used to always find something I liked to eat, but since the new union opened, I find the options are less favorable. Add the new to-go box system into the mix, and I am one unhappy camper. I want to eat something that isn’t fast food at least twice a day. Is that so much to ask for? I guess it is, since now this new to-go box system is no longer convenient. I am avoiding togo boxes altogether because I don’t want to carry around a big plastic box all day while running around campus. I would prefer to not have to pay $5 for another box just because I’m a typical, way-too-busy senior in college. I keep trying to think of the positives of the new to-go box system, but I’m coming up blank. After discussing with several other students, it seems I’m not the only person who’s unhappy with The Mane Dish. We all miss the good old days when convenience was important, and we all appreciate those old disposable to-go boxes right now. I don’t know about everyone else, but I could not care less about being environmentally friendly. This new system is not student friendly. I’m broke, I’m busy and I’m hungry, so I’ll take the conveniently disposable old to-go boxes back, please. The purpose of college is to gain an education, but that alone does not sum up what we hope for while in college. We hope to grow, have fun, experience new things, find out where we fit in and what we’re passionate about. When many of us search for a school, we not only look at which school will educate us the most, but also at the campus, spirit and town. How much fun can we have here? Luckily, college kids don’t have to be in the heart of New York City to find some fun and entertainment. We’re a creative people. These are usually the years with the most themed parties, random adventures and long coffee dates. We can do a lot with a little. Like many campuses, Southeastern is located in a small town. Most of what goes on in Hammond happens downtown, which is in walking distance of campus. I’ve passed through many downtown areas and few

SPEAK OUT

seem as suited as downtown Hammond is for college students. There’s always something to do. It is important to take advantage of these opportunities if we want to look back on these years and remember countless fun times at tailgates, concerts, plays, etc. But rest assured, it is not only the big things that are going to make our memories worthwhile. We may only mention in passing how great that show was to our kids, or how much fun we had during that game. It will often be the minor details and small adventures with our friends that stand out. One of my favorite spots in Hammond is PJ’s Coffee located downtown. It has a certain atmosphere that just begs for intimate or seemingly unimportant conversations over lattes and scones. I’ve spent so much of my college years in that coffee shop writing essays, meeting up with friends and pondering our great existence.

I love remembering walks to Eddie’s Frozen Custard with my best friends and acting like children in the downtown playground. It was the random picnic I decided to have with a friend in the grassy field of the park that I will cherish. It was the walks alongside the train tracks and dessert nights that have made up a large part of my college experience so far. I believe in the small and the big things if we want to make the most of what’s in front of us now. We need to cheer on our Lions at the sports games, and we need to find our little niche where we can be quirky and adventurous. These are the years where it’s the most acceptable to be poor, constantly busy and a tad crazy. I’m going to make the most of it. I’m going to participate in what’s available. I’m going to find little places I can call my own. I’m going to be a bit weird at times, and I’m going to have a few things to tell my kids about.

Mckae Chaney

Jason Lane

“My favorite thing to do in Hammond is to hang out with my sorority sisters in Phi Mu.”

“Performing at the Columbia Theatre during music events for Southeastern.”

Amairi Cordova

Flavor Robinson

Jordan Ernst

“I like to participate in volunteer events with KSLU.”

“My favorite thing to do in Hammond is to hang out with my friends.”

“I have been playing a lot of soccer recently; they have all those fancy fields in Hammond.”

Matthew Reed

Jade Turner

Jonathan Koeppel

“I like to go to restaurants like La Carreta.”

“Attend social events on campus.”

“I like to sing and play the guitar and entertain people.”

What is your favorite thing to do in Hammond? Junior, Communication

Freshman, Communications Sciences

Freshman, Nursing

Sophomore, Communication

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Shattered Illusions

By Sara Patrick Editor in Chief

Review After not exercising for the past two months, I decided it was time to jump back into the workout scene last week. I’ve never enjoyed working out, but friends have told me to embrace my love of dance and use that as a way to stay in shape. The Pennington Student Activity Center, affectionately known as “the Rec,” offers a variety of Group-X free fitness classes during the week, so a co-worker and I decided to attend a Zumba class. For those of you who don’t know, Zumba is a dance-styled workout class, combining fitness and fun. The instructor Maria Miano began the class by telling us about the different dance styles we would be dancing: Latin, belly dancing, salsa, etc. We did pretty much anything with lots of hip movement, even the “Wobble” in one class. The class was full, and it was nice to see the variety of body shapes and sizes in the room. Zumba might be a workout, but it’s something anyone can get into. I thought it was great when the instructor said, “Like I always say, if you can walk, you can dance.” Dancing can be more than just a form of entertainment. It offers everyone a great outlet for creativity, letting loose, relaxing and getting in shape. According to “Let’s Dance to Health” on the AARP website, dancing is an extremely beneficial workout. Among the benefits are strengthening your bones and muscles without hurting your joints, toning your entire body, improving your posture and balance, which can prevent falls, increasing your stamina and flexibility, reducing stress and tension and warding off illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis and depression. In addition, dancing helps build confidence and provides opportunities to meet people with similar skills and interests. Although Zumba is usually an all-female class, I imagine men could pull it off if they wanted to attempt it. For those who aren’t into dance workouts, there are other classes including Yoga, Tai Chi, Hula Hooping and Body Burn, to name a few. For a full list of Group X fitness courses offered at the Rec this semester, go to the Pennington and ask for the schedule at the front desk. Most workout classes are free, last about an hour and offer different fun ways to both entertain yourself and get your body in shape. I would encourage everyone to find a class they enjoy and stick to it or even take several classes. It hurts your body more to never work out than it does to try a new form of exercise. Now that I’ve gone to Zumba a few times, I’ve determined that no matter how I’m feeling, a workout can’t possibly hurt. If anything, I feel even better after a great class, so I’d advise everyone to find a way to enjoy working out. Our bodies will thank us later.

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Ghost Light concert kicks off fall season By Megan Ferrando Staff Reporter

Young music fans trickled into the growing Ghost Light venue to enjoy local musicians on the rise. The Ghost Light, a concert venue that started last year at the Columbia Theatre, kicked off its second season once again last Thursday night with local bands West Without, Listen, Earth and Modern Language. The venue added tables and chairs to the concert room, offering the audience the choice to stand or sit and relax during songs. “I think the chairs were good because it filled up the back space and made it look like less of a big, empty room,” said junior english major Katherine Wall, a student working with the KSLU Radio. “It was nice to see a lot of people here. It’s cool to see people from Southeastern up there playing, looking like they’re having a good time.” West Without, an indie alternative rock band based out of Baton Rouge, kicked off the night. The group is made up of guitarist and vocalist Dane Monic, guitarist and vocalist Derek DeBlieux, bass player Alex Holeman and drummer Johnny Sheets. This was the group’s second time at the Ghost Light, although different from their first performance with the removal of singer Raine Landry. “We had a female singer with us last time. Since then, we’ve decided to go two different ways,” said DeBlieux. “We’ve decided to go the band route, and she’s going to do the solo singer thing. She’s going to do amazing things in that.” Although the band has continued with the same songs and a similar sound they played with before, they have made further changes in their arrangement including going from having three singers to one. “We just decided to simplify it,” said Monic. “We decided to just give the band a voice so people can hear it and go, ‘Oh that’s West Without.”’ Listen, Earth followed West Without, offering a purely instrumental post-rock style show. The group is comprised of Ryan Rosenberg and West Lentz on guitar, Winston Scully on drums and Josh Ydarraga on bass. Despite having no lyrics,

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Ryan Rosenberg, guitarist for Listen, Earth (above), performed with his bandmates as the second group for the show. Dane Monic, vocalist and guitarist for West Without (below), performed with the three other band members as the opening for evening. The band Modern Language ended the night for the first Ghost Light concert in the fall 2014 season. the crowd was engaged with the music. “It’s really free and because there’s no vocals then whatever you feel during the song that’s what it means,” said Rosenberg. “Most people think instrumental music is hard to get into, but because there’s no words, it’s really easy to get into. You just have to give it a chance.” The group evolved into an instrumental band after casually playing together. “We like playing music, but we don’t really know a lot of people who sing and were into instrumental stuff and the stuff we play,” said Rosenberg. “We kind of just progressed to the point where we were like, ‘Hey let’s do this just us.’ We don’t need a singer to make good music. Just the kind of that mindset of let’s just have fun and not try to impress anybody.” Listen, Earth plans to break up as Rosenberg and Scully are moving to Oregon next year. Modern Language, based out of Hammond, finished the night with a sound made up of alternative rock, indie rock, post-rock and emotional music. The band is made up of Matt Harris on guitar and vocals, Micah Blessing on

bass, Zach Blessing on drums, Seth Leonard on electric guitar, Patrick Mongrue on horns and keys and Danny Morreale on electric guitar and vocals. The musicians all commented on how welcoming, fun and professional the Ghost Light venue is. “The sound is great at the Ghost Light,” said DeBlieux. “They treat you really well so the energy is good from the beginning of the night, and by the time you get onstage you want to give a good energy. I just feel really at home here.” The treatment from the Ghost Light staff has impacted the bands. A dressing room, stocked fridge and relaxed atmosphere promote a positive relationship between the venue and bands. “It’s not what I expected. It’s pretty different. Most venues we play, it’s just like show up, set up. They’re not taking care of you, but these guys take care of us,” said Scully. The intimate atmosphere and small town location has created a great location for rising bands to reach out to their audiences. “We really like playing at the Ghost Light,” said Monic. “You would think the bigger cities would be cooler, but it’s

really cool to play in smaller places. Even when it’s a small crowd everybody is into it. At this point, the smaller cities really are the better shows.” The next Ghost Light concert will take place Nov. 20

featuring Jodi James & CO with Denton Hatcher. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the ticket price is $8. For further information on the Ghost Light Venue and links to the band sites, view columbiatheatre.org.

Hammond ballet company seeks local dancers By Megan Ferrando Staff Reporter

Though the heat and humidity of our typical Louisiana summers has yet to relent, winter and Christmas are only a few months away. The Hammond Ballet company is currently preparing for auditions for the 18th annual production of “The Nutcracker,” which will be held Dec. 12 and 13 at the Columbia Theatre. Auditions will occur Saturday, Sept. 13. Any dancers from Southeastern and neighboring dance schools are encouraged to audition. An estimated 80 dancers will be cast in the production. “Dancers should audition if they love to dance and would like the opportunity to perform in a full length classical ballet,” said Linda Ross, treasurer of Hammond Ballet. “They will perform with professional dancers in the lead roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker. Many local dancers have never performed in a theater such as the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. This is a professional performance and not a dance recital. It is a different experience and more disciplined.”

The performance will provide dancers with an opportunity to participate in a professional staging of the Christmas classic, as well as take part in a local tradition. “‘The Nutcracker’ has become a holiday tradition in our community. We have had entire families in the cast with the parents in the party scene and their children cast with them or in other roles,” said Ross. “Dancers get to know other dancers from other areas and other dance schools. We are proud to display the talents of local dancers in a fine production of the Nutcracker.” “The Nutcracker” will be directed by Janet Neyrey, artistic director. Neyrey formerly taught dance at Southeastern and has kept in relation with the dance department. Hammond Ballet has looked to Southeastern dance students in the past for important parts, solos and whenever in need of an advanced dancer. To audition, one must pay a $15 audition fee using cash only. Dancers ages 4-7 will audition at 11 a.m., ages 8-11 at 12 p.m. and ages 12 and older at 2 p.m. Auditions will include learning choreography and then performing it in small groups. Judges will evaluate ability,

technique and stage presence. Some roles require acting in addition to dancing, such as Clara, the heroine. Some are exclusively acting parts, such as the boys in the party scene. Ross encourages dancers to prepare by practicing at home and watching “The Nutcracker”

movie to understand the storyline. “Dancers need to put on those ballet shoes or pointe shoes, strengthen their feet and smile.” said Ross. Upon receiving roles, rehearsals will be once a week, and there will be nightly

rehearsals the week leading up to the show. Rehearsals will take place at A Touch of Class Performing Arts Dance Studio located at 135 S. 6th Street, Ponchatoula. To contact Hammond Ballet, email them at hammondballet@ aol.com.

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Poster designs tell life experiences By Maria Goddard Staff Reporter

The Contemporary Art Gallery explored new exhibition approaches, presenting for the first time a single-artist show, which focused on poster designs. Students, faculty members and locals arrived to the opening ceremony of the “Visual Telegrams” exhibit, which featured the work of Richard B. Doubleday, an internationally acclaimed graphic designer and professor. The ceremony was held in the Contemporary Art Gallery on Thursday, Sept. 9. “The show is largely a documentation of the work I’ve been doing for the past five to 10 years,” said Doubleday. “It’s not all of the work, but it’s my attempt to try to include as many of the pieces that I can.” Doubleday is the assistant professor at Louisiana State University’s School of Art and travels around the world to attend various art exhibitions displaying his work. Dale Newkirk, gallery director and professor of sculpture, invited Doubleday to feature his works in the exhibit. Doubleday was on a graphic design panel as the educational director through the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Gary Keown, professor of graphic design and faculty advisor for AIGA, also served on the panel. William Purcell, a colleague and British historian who also writes on graphic design and visual culture, wrote an overview of the show.

The exhibition was meant to document Doubleday’s existence. Doubleday used these posters to express his experiences in life. Doubleday was originally trained as an illustrator and fine artist. He wanted to join together his roots as a fine artist with graphic design. “Mr. Doubleday has created these posters from around the world to show to our students,” said Keown. “He’s called upon to create these.” His work has been shown in China, Mexico City, Japan and various places in Europe. He specifically creates posters for different exhibitions and enters in competitions to see how he compares to other designers. In addition to viewing Doubleday’s posters, attendees also enjoyed complimentary food and refreshments. “I find it extremely interesting. It’s not a very typical style of graphic design and a lot of them are simplistic, but they get the point across very well,” said Brandon Pursifull, a senior majoring in computer science. “It exceeded my expectations, and it was definitely really cool to see an actual professional graphic designer’s work; it’s really inspiring.” Other students slowly made their way through the art gallery to see over 40 posters Doubleday designed. “I’ve seen some of Mr. Doubleday’s work before in shows and publications, and I think this shows a nice representation of it. I think it’s both unified and diverse and has

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(From left to right) Gary Keown, professor of graphic design; Richard B. Doublesday, assistant director at Louisiana State University’s School of Art; and Jeffrey Mickey, associate professor of sculpture, pose in front of Doubleday’s work displayed in the Contemporary Art Gallery. Brandon Pursifull (below) examines the artwork on display. a nice display of what we call ‘Swiss design,’ which is nice, but also has some personality,” said Caleb Holloway, a senior graphic design major. “It’s always good to step back a little and see the work in context,” said Doubleday. “I love the idea of being able to show [my] work. All serious designers and artists are always concerned about the next piece that’s not done. You never look back, but always look forward and not be concerned with merits. Graphic design can live within the context of a gallery.” The show will continue to run until Oct. 1. For more information regarding future events, contact the Contemporary Art Gallery at 985-549-5080.

Music professors debut their first collaberated CD ‘Embers’ By Megan Simon Staff Reporter

Current and former Southeastern professors debut their first collaboration CD “Embers,” which embodies the new musical styles and expressions of contemporary music. Dr. Philip Schuessler, theory

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An offer to help with a stalled project should reassure you that you have a workable plan in spite of the problems in getting it up and running. The week’s end brings more positive news. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A past problem about a workplace situation re-emerges early in the week. Talking things out helps ease tensions by midweek, but some hurt feelings could linger a few more days. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Optimistic aspects dominate your efforts. However, expect to confront some criticism, some of which might be valid, so keep an open mind. But overall, it’s your views that will count. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Social interaction with new people, especially on the job, could be a bit strained in the early part of the week. But the awkwardness passes as you get to know each other better. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Expect news about a follow-up to a workplace change that could make a difference in your career path. Meanwhile, new friends widen the circle for all you Social Lions who love to party. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Enjoy your wellearned plaudits for a job well done. But be aware that some people might not share your colleagues’ admiration, and you might have to work harder to win them over. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It’s a good week to recheck your probably already

and composition instructor, on piano and Dr. Richard Schwartz, former university saxophone and jazz instructor, on saxophone, performed and promoted their soon to be released CD, “Embers,” in Ralph R. Pottle Auditorium last Tuesday night. Along with Schuessler and Schwartz, Dr. Stephen Suber, professor of music, and Dr. Kari overlong “to do” list and decide what to keep and what to discard. Lose the clutter and focus your energy on what’s really important. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to take a new perspective on what you’ve been offered. Expanding your view could help to uncover any plusses or minuses that weren’t apparent at first. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Applying the usual methods to this week’s unique challenges might not work too well. Instead, use your creativity to find a way to resolve any impasse that develops. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) So what if fate throws some obstacles in your path this week? Just keep in mind that the sure-footed and resolute Goat can get past any barrier by focusing on the goals up ahead. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This week calls for better communication with people in both your private life and the workplace. Start by asking questions, and then pay close attention to the answers. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Potentially beneficial workplace changes could be closer than you realize. Make sure you know what’s going on so that you’re not left high and dry when the good things happen. BORN THIS WEEK: You’re not timid about pushing to have your aims realized once you’ve set your mind to accomplishing your goals. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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(18:14.30) and Clarissa Smith (18:27.55) placed 2nd and 3rd, respectively, leading the women’s side for the second week in a row. “This meet was a great chance to learn,” said volunteer assistant coach Brandon Chapoton. “This was a great place to practice running in a pack, and we will need that going into conference.” Other top finishers for the Lions included freshman Isaiah Gilbert (15:48.14, 5th) and sophomores Leo Moreno (15:56.58, 6th) and Stephen Cassingham (15:56.66, 7th). On the women’s side, senior Katie Neil placed 8th with a time of 21:57.50 in the women’s 5k run. The Southeastern Louisiana University cross-country teams will return to action on Sept. 20 at the LSU Invitational in Baton Rouge.

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MEC aids in students’ doctorate dreams By Jay Love

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For students looking to enter medical school, their time as an undergraduate must be spent building a resume that includes a high grade point average, hours of internships and reputable recommendations. While it is up to the student to attain the right GPA and prove they are willing to work hard, it is left to those who have taught and mentored the pupil to provide the letters of recommendation which many medical schools require. A student may find the best route in attaining the requirements of being accepted into medical school is by pursuing a recommendation from the Southeastern Medical School Evaluation Committee, which has recently provided recommendations to 10 of 10 students evaluated. The Southeastern MEC has been offering assistance and providing recommendations to the most deserving applicants for decades. Success rates of recommended students who apply into medical school have increased in recent years since Dr. Volker Stiller became the chairperson of the MEC. A recommendation from the MEC does not necessarily guarantee a student admission for medical school, but it is an excellent goal to strive for if medical school is the goal. Although a recommendation from a single faculty member could be enough to fill the criteria for medical school, there are ways to obtain a recommendation that carries more influence. A recommendation from the Southeastern MEC is more than

just one professor’s opinion of a student. The committee is composed of faculty members specializing in subjects ranging from biology to chemistry to kinesiology. Any student who is awarded with a recommendation from the MEC can rest assured that the letter has been carefully written and revised by the committee members. “We met for three days and sat there for eight hours nonstop to just edit those letters,” said Stiller. One overlooked disadvantage of the letter of recommendation process is the students themselves often do not get to read them. This leaves room for typos and mistakes on the writer’s part. Any recommendation written by the MEC is only sent to the student once the letter has already been read and edited by the committee. This benefits the student by allowing them the chance to point out any mistake to the committee. “Every medical school I have researched and applied to emphasized the value of a university MEC letter. The assumption is that the committee will have a chance to review all of the applicant’s credentials and then use that information to write a non-biased letter,” said Katelyn Robillard, one of the 10 students, who recently earned a letter of recommendation from the MEC. “The recommendation has already played a huge part in my acceptance into medical school, which was the ultimate goal. I am very grateful for the effort each committee member put towards my future career and am sure there will be other

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Members of the Southeastern School Medical Evaluation Committee (from left to right) Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Edward Nelson, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Deborah Dardis, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Pat Pendarvis and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Volker Stiller help pre-med students in their endeavor to get entry into medical school. Not pictured are professor of chemistry Dr. Linda Munchausen and assistant professor of chemistry Dr. Jean Fotie. opportunities to reference it.” The average overall GPA of professional photo, as well as do community service such Requirements to apply students accepted into the several other documents. All as the Big Event or volunteer for evaluation by the MEC Louisiana State University of these documents are due to in a hospital/profession, join may be demanding, but the Health Sciences Center School Dr. Stiller the week following organizations, especially DOA standard has been set high in of Medicine is 3.7, while the graduation, which is typically [Delta Omega Alpha] and keep order to prepare the student for average overall GPA of students in early May. If selected to track of all of these things,” the requirements of medical accepted into the Tulane be evaluated, the student can said Blake Matherne, a student school. Both a 3.3 GPA and a School of Medicine is 3.52. If prepare for an interview with a who received the “highly 3.5 science GPA are required the student meets the required committee member to discuss recommended” letter from the by the committee. Students GPA, then they can obtain the their application as well as to MEC. should aim to not only meet, documents needed to apply get to know the student. Students looking to get but exceed these requirements, for evaluation by the MEC. “To increase your chance more information on the as the average GPA of students These include an evaluation of getting a recommended Southeastern MEC can go to accepted into medical schools request, a list of all science letter from the MEC, start the biology department’s page in Louisiana is higher than the courses taken, a personal working on your grades, on the university’s website. requirement set by the MEC. statement, a transcript and a taking upper level sciences,

Professor confronts rape culture By Emily Stephan Staff Reporter

There are a plethora of darker aspects to our everyday culture, ones which remain unconscious and unquestioned. Most of us are aware of crimes such as sexual assault and rape, but no one seems to have called much attention to how our society partakes in a culture of rape. Professor of sociology Rebecca Hensley hosted a two-hour interactive workshop entitled, ‘Is it rape…culture?’ Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pennington Student Activity Center. Rape culture is perpetuated by instances of victim blaming and so-called “slut shaming,” both of which lay all of the responsibility for the assault on the victim instead of the attacker. The victim is peppered with questions concerning their dress and demeanor, as though they had “asked” to be assaulted. Assumptions about gender roles also help perpetuate rape culture, such as the myth that men must be dominant and women must be passive. These assumptions victimize men as well as women, since

LOANS continued from pg. 1 federal government pays the interest on subsidized loans while the borrower is in college and during deferment.” Unsubsidized loans are based on the students education costs and other aid received. The student must pay interest on unsubsidized loans. This would mean subsidized loans would be the most desired. The website goes to mention the two types of student loans offered for those who need financial aid, including the Federal Perkins Loan Program

men are expected to be squarejawed and tough in order to be considered “manly.” This stereotyping also hinders male rape victims from reporting their attacks. Hensley was surprised at the turnout of 30 students. The week before, a similar event on sexual harassment had only an audience of seven. Though some students attended to gain extra credit in one of Hensley’s courses, all were invested in the topic being discussed. “I was frankly surprised and quite pleased at the turnout,” said Hensley. “It was a busy night on campus, thunderstorms were on the horizon and the topic was edgy. Yet 30 to 40 people showed up, representing a range of population groups.” Hensley invited the group to sit in a circle and encouraged discussion. In spite of a few technical slipups and a faulty speaker system, videos concerning rape culture and its effects on both victims and non-victims were used as supplements to the conversation. “Folks were a little reticent to talk as I would have expected, but they hung right in there, so I give their

attendance two thumbs up,” said Hensley. Though most of the attendees were quiet during the discussions, those who did speak brought up fascinating anecdotes and insights on how they have perceived the effects of rape culture in their own lives. “I thought it was eyeopening,” said Jessica Warner, a new media and animation major. “Though we didn’t talk too much, you know they were thinking about it, and it was nice hearing everyone’s thoughts [on rape culture.] It was nice to spend time actually reflecting on it.” Hensley was also pleased with how the evening turned out. “I hope those in attendance learned some things about how gender and sexuality socialization works to set us all up to participate in rape culture even when we don’t realize it,” said Hensley. “I hope survivors of rape, men and women, left feeling increased confidence that this culture can change, and I hope we all walked away knowing that we must do the change work if we want a better world for everybody.”

and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. The Federal Perkins Loan Program is a “campus-based program that provides lowinterest loans to undergraduate and graduate students. The amount of the award depends on the student’s financial need, the amount of other aid the student receives and the availability of funds at his/her college.” On the other hand, the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program is not campusbased but allows students and parents to “borrow money at a low interest rate directly from the federal government.”

There are different types of loans given under this program: Direct Stafford Loans and Direct PLUS. Direct Stafford Loans are available to both undergraduates and graduates, meaning they can be either subsidized or unsubsidized. Direct PLUS is available to parents of dependent students and to graduate and professional-degree students; it is always unsubsidized. For more information on student loans visit fafsa.gov, or for a more hands-on approach, make an appointment with the financial aid counselors at Financial Aid on North Campus.

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Alternative education Adjusting to college life after home schooling

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College students come from a variety of educational backgrounds. For some, the type of secondary education they received has a major influence on their success at the university level. Teenagers can receive their high school education at public schools, private schools such as Christian or Montessori schools, boarding schools, lab schools and home schooling. Despite what some may think, no type of secondary education has been proven to always be better than another. Home-schooled students study the same subjects as those attending public and private schools, just in a different environment and at a different pace. Sophomore accounting major Madelyn Ledoux was home-schooled with her siblings and says she received a good education she would not trade for anything. “I feel as though home schooling prepared me well

for college because of the amount of independent study it required of me,” said Ledoux. “Being able to selfteach out of a textbook and learning to study on my own are valuable skills I utilize in college daily.” History graduate student Katy Flynn said her home schooling curriculum in high school thoroughly prepared her for college. Tests were rarely multiple choices, and she began writing lengthy papers as a freshman. Flynn also gained experience writing timed papers in junior and senior year English courses, were beneficial in her first English course at Southeastern. “For me, I think home schooling was an excellent route,” said Flynn. “Nothing else available at the time would have provided me with a better education. While I was between home school groups, there were times I wished I was in a classroom with friends, but even then I knew I was getting the best education possible for me.”

Some students who attended private and public high schools felt they received a decent education, although every school and curriculum is different. Where some public schools are known for good programs, some private schools fail to hit the mark. Irene Marino, a sophomore majoring in early childhood education who attended De La Salle Catholic High School in New Orleans, found she received a great education from her challenging courses, but she felt unprepared in one subject when she came to Southeastern. “The only area that De La Salle could have improved on was their math classes,” said Marino. “I am currently struggling with college algebra because algebra was not properly taught at De La Salle. Other than math, De La Salle definitely got me prepared for everything else.” According to Flynn, the cumulative learning curriculum for high school home schoolers helped her with different college courses

including education courses in her undergraduate years. The work load in college has not flustered her because of her previous education. “If I were to be homeschooled, I think I would have had a higher GPA because there are no distractions with other students and drama,” said Marino. “However, if I were home-schooled, I feel that my social skills would be off.” According to the study “Exploring Academic Outcomes of Homeschooled Students” by Michael Cogan of University of St. Thomas, students who came from a home schooling background graduated at a higher rate than their private and publicschooled peers and with a higher GPA. Poor socialization is a common misconception people have about home school education. Author and parenting expert Joe Kelly home-schooled his twin daughters. According to a quote by Kelly in the U.S. News story “Homeschooled

Shuttle Service welcomes student drivers By Allison Crady

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This fall, the Lion Traxx Shuttle Services increases route efficiency and employment opportunities with additional student funding. The Student Government Association allowed students to vote to increase student fees to improve the bus route’s speed and experience. In addition to adding a fourth bus, Shuttle Services opened the doors to student drivers, offering real-world experience and financing students’ training for appropriate certifications. “In the spring, SGA increased our fee through student voting,” said Gary Prescott, director of Lion Traxx Shuttle Services. “In return, we wanted to provide the students with a better opportunity to not only enhance their educational experience by giving them real world opportunities to drive the shuttle bus, but also to give the campus community better access to our shuttle buses by ensuring more drivers will be driving during our peak hours.” The additional bus will shorten wait time between each shuttle, helping students arrive to classes on time. “The addition doesn’t ensure a faster time around campus, but it does ensure that more buses will hit the stops more frequently,” said Prescott. “Instead of having a 10-minute wait with three buses going around campus, there will now be a six-minute GATOR continued from pg. 1 “infliction of physical or mental injury upon the child by a parent or any other person, the exploitation of a child… or the involvement of the child in any sexual act.” PETA also sent complaints to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the federal

wait with four buses.” Shuttle Services hired their first student driver over the summer. Danny Cherry, junior occupational safety and health major, spent the summer training and earning his certifications. “[Cherry] had to get his commercials drivers license, and he had to complete about a hundred hours of on the road driver training,” said Prescott. “With the beginning of the fall semester, he is finishing training and will be driving on his own within the next week or two.” After describing the training process and difficult three-part test he was required to pass, Cherry discussed his reaction to the new position. “I’m really enjoying it. I just felt like it would be a cool job [that would] never get boring,” said Cherry. “I’m still trying to get used to driving around most of my peers, so it’s kind of weird right now.” When asked about potential student concerns regarding a younger driver, Prescott explained the services’ primary focus on safety. “I think the students are mainly concerned about having a good, safe driver,” said Prescott. “Southeastern is a pedestrian-friendly campus, and as long as the buses are running and safe, the students are happy.” In addition to student drivers and a fourth bus, Lion Traxx plans to add more stops to the current bus route for the spring semester.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control, claiming the farm abuses animals in their care and is keeping an endangered Siamese crocodile in an inadequate pen. “We take all complaints seriously and look into the allegations that are made to

Teens Ripe for College,” socialization is not an issue for home-schoolers as most people assume because these students have more time to get out and pursue activities and encounter people of all ages. As stated by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. on the National Home Education Research Institute Research Facts webpage, “Homeschool students are regularly engaged in social and educational activities outside their homes and with people other than their nuclear-family members. They are commonly involved in activities such as field trips, scouting, 4-H, political drives, church ministry, sports teams and community volunteer work.” Ledoux said although she sometimes felt she missed out on things she would have experienced at a conventional school, she would still choose home schooling over any other type of secondary education. Research by the NHERI shows home schooling has grown in popularity over the last few years, and

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Danny Cherry (above), junior occupational safety and health major, trained over the summer to work as a student driver for the Lion Traxx Shuttle Services. “One thing we’re looking to do for the spring of 2015 is to possibly initiate a tworoute system,” said Prescott. “Instead of doing the one main route around campus, we’ll split it into two separate routes which will allow us to add more stops and have quicker route times.” Potential additional bus stops include the Student Union and the Cate Teacher Education Center. Aside from the background check, drug test and certifications needed, the

position is similar to other student-worker jobs. “It’s a student worker position, but the benefit of this position is we pay for the students’ licensing, the commercial driver’s license,” said Prescott. Students can visit the workstudy office to apply for Shuttle Services, which currently has two student driver positions available. To track buses at any time, visit selu.edu/traxx or for more information call the shuttle services at 985549-2877.

determine whether there are any Animal Welfare Act noncompliances,” said Lindsay Cole, spokeswoman for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in an interview with the Associated Press. Kliebert’s Turtle and Alligator Farm could not be reached for comment at the time of this writing.

COMPLAINTS continued from pg. 1 The mission of SGA is to serve the students of Southeastern and to work at solving the problems students are having. The five concerns, according to the SGA Facebook page, have been forwarded to the appropriate departments. SGA also asks

students who are homeeducated typically score 15 to 30 percentile points above students who attended public schools on standardized academic achievement tests. “How well you do in college also depends largely on you making time to study, getting yourself to class, being independent and self-reliant,” said Flynn. “Home schooling is a lot like that. After I got to high school, nobody was looking over my shoulder every day.” Regardless of a student’s educational background, college is a place to study, participate in activities and socialize with peers, and campus is the perfect place to meet people of all types of upbringings, cultures and schoolings. Students from all types of high schools diverge in college, take the same courses and have the same responsibilities. The keys to a successful academic career at the university level are time management, attending classes, studying and finding a tutor when necessary.

HAMMOND – When Southeastern Louisiana University initiated its nursing program, it was designed to meet the growing health care needs of the north shore area. The objective holds true today, 50 years later. What started out as a barebones program with only three graduates in its inaugural class has evolved into its own School of Nursing that now offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Nearly 4,200 graduates have been educated with the knowledge and skills to enter the healthcare field. To celebrate its golden anniversary, the School of Nursing, in cooperation with the Southeastern Alumni Association, is sponsoring a gala celebration on Friday, Oct. 10. The ticketed event will be held in the Grand Ballroom on the third floor of the new addition to the Student Union. A social hour at 6 p.m. will start the evening followed by a short program and an evening of celebration ending at 9 p.m. “We are inviting all our alumni and current students, our former members of the faculty, staff and friends of the university and the School of Nursing to join us as we look back over the past 50 years,” said Ann Carruth, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and a 1984 graduate of the school. The event, she said, will feature memorabilia of the history of the school, a brief program highlighting the history and for student feedback to help gather information so they can write bills for the senate. “If students have a concern and we aren’t doing a survey, they could stop by our office and voice their opinion,” said Clark. “We are always here for our student body. We are working diligently to solve the problems that [students] have. Student Government is here

major accomplishments over the years and recognition of “50 for 50,” a listing of distinguished nursing alumni from both the undergraduate and graduate programs. The event will also include a silent auction featuring items from various vendors and donors and a unique painting created by Southeastern nursing graduate Dayna Moreno Breaud, a school nurse with the Tangipahoa Parish School System. A commemorative poster of the painting, special t-shirts, gift items and an illustrated history of the nursing program will also be available. Carruth said Ponchatoula artist and art instructor Kim Howes Zabbia has also created an outdoor “quilt block” commemorating the anniversary that will on display at the event. The quilt, which will be part of the Louisiana Quilt Trail, will eventually be placed on the east side of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Building facing North Oak Avenue. Sponsors for the celebration include Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Champion Level; North Oaks Health System, Leader Level; Hurst Review Services, Caregivers Level; and CARE Inc., Louisiana Heart Hospital, Woman’s Hospital and St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Friends Level. Tickets are $40 per person and $25 for students. More information can be obtained by calling the office of the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences at 985-549-5179 or on the School of Nursing website, southeastern. edu/nursing. to serve our students. Even if you think it is a small issue, we still want you to come to us.” You can add SGA on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to find out more information on the top five comments/concern list as well as attend senate meetings, which are open to anyone and held on Mondays in D Vickers, room 125.

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DSA entertains students’ families

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Tracy, Max, Addie and Scott Peer of Baton Rouge enjoy a meal at The Mane Dish for the tailgate picnic on Saturday before the football game against the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds. Families of students were invited for Family Day by the Division for Student Affairs, who wanted to provide a way for families to celebrate in the festivities with the students, faculty, alumni and community.

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Families of students paid a visit to campus for spirited activities and events on the annual Family Day that took place Saturday, Sept. 6 before and during the Lion’s football game. Students checked in with their families in the Student Union West Lounge at 3 p.m. to sign in and receive “goodie bags,” complete with an itinerary, T-shirts, pens and pencils provided by the Student Government Association and the Division for Student Affairs. “The main goal of Family Day is two-fold: to welcome new students and their extended families into the Lion family and to give families a chance to share in the experiences that their students are having,” said Steven Gallagher, assistant director for Student Engagement. Families enjoyed a meal courtesy of The Mane Dish. “It was great. The service was friendly, the food was fresh, tasty, hot and had a good variety,” said Tracy Peer of Baton Rouge, wife of Scott Peer and mother of Max and Addie Peer. The family ate together at The Mane Dish to show their support for the Southeastern football team. Family Day has been celebrated for five years. This year, 46 families were scheduled to attend Family Day 2014. “Family Day is a completely student-planned and operated event. Our DSA Ambassadors plan and operate each Family Day and serve to help guide them through the process each year,” said Gallagher. Students hope that upon leaving the festivities their families had a chance to experience Southeastern for themselves. “I hope through visiting Southeastern, families will not only enjoy their own company, but also take part in the wonderful community that is Southeastern,” said

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Abram Hall, Rilee Hall and their father William Hall of Hammond (above) wait to receive snow-cones in Friendship Circle from DSA Leadership Ambassador Jacob Smith, a sophomore majoring in biology. Hall is an alumni who graduated in 2002 and enjoys bringing his family back to Southeastern for football games. Students and their parents (below) signed in for Family Day in the Student Union, where they grabbed their matching shirts before heading to tailgate. Jacob Smith, who is a DSA leadership ambassador, president of the Pi Kappa Alpha colony and a sophomore majoring in biology. For the tailgating festivities, the Campus Activities Board donated the equipment for families to enjoy popcorn and snowballs. “I hope families come to the realization of how much Southeastern strives to put an emphasis on family and tradition. We want families to realize how great of a university Southeastern is and how Southeastern blends with the city of Hammond,” said Steven Hontiveros, DSA leadership ambassador and senior accounting major. Families also shared meals for the tailgate picnic in The Mane Dish. Next, they proceeded to Friendship Circle to spend time together at the tailgating party before the Lions fought against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Tailgating included music from a live band, food and additional surrounding activities.

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OMAHA, Neb. — Dr. Philip W. Smith, left, and Dr. Angela Hewlett speak during a news conference about the condition of Dr. Rick Sacra, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Omaha Neb. Sacra who became infected with Ebola arrived at the Nebraska Medical Center on Friday for treatment in “It’s amazing. This event has grown a lot since it first started. I think football is a tradition in the South and once you get this atmosphere here, it just grows,” said William Hall, an alumni who graduated in 2002. “An event like this can not only bring together your fraternities and sororities, but the community and families as a whole together.” Before the game, students, families and community

members who bought tickets to storm the stadium participated in the “Storm 30” rush. The “Storm 30” was an event put on by the Athletics department in which a crowd of fans rushed inside the stadium 30 minutes before kickoff. Family Day was a success with good food, music and a family-friendly environment for the younger fans that were able to Lion Up as the football team won another victory.

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In addition to Family Day, Saturday was also Band Day, for which over 600 students from 20 different high schools spent the day working with the Spirit of the Southland Marching Band to learn a New Orleans Saintsthemed routine for the half-time show.

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