September 15, 2015 Volume 86, Issue 6
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Abby Johnson to talk on importance of being pro-life
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Pro-life advocate Abby Johnson will be coming to the university to speak for a fundraising banquet enabling Restoration House to collect donations to save the lives of unborn babies. On Thursday, September 17 the Student Union Ballroom will open its doors at 6:30 p.m. with a tentative schedule of the night’s event beginning at 7:00 p.m. Seating will be reserved. Restoration House books a pro-life speaker or a pro-life advocate for their banquets annually. “Every year our speaker is someone big in the pro-life movement,” said Executive Director for Restoration House Kawanda Reed. “Abby Johnson has been on our radar for a couple of years, and this just happened to be the time that she came up.” Students for Life, a pro-life organization on campus, worked with Restoration House for the preparations of the banquet. “We got in contact with the Students for Life organization there [at Southeastern], and they decided that they would like to host our banquet this year,” said Reed. Abby Johnson originally had a career working for Planned Parenthood but according to the website abbyjohnson.org, “All of that changed on September 26, 2009 when Abby was asked to assist with an ultrasoundguided abortion. She watched in horror as a 13 week baby fought, and ultimately lost, its life at the hand of the abortionist. At that moment, the full realization of what abortion was and what she had dedicated her life to washed over Abby and a dramatic transformation took place. Desperate and confused, Abby sought help from a local pro-life group. She swore that she would begin to advocate for life in the womb and expose abortion for what it truly is.” Since leaving Planned Parenthood, Johnson has dedicated her life to traveling the world and helping not only unborn children, but the workers in the abortion industry as well. According to abbyjohnson. org, “Today, Abby travels across the globe sharing her story, educating the public on pro-life issues, advocating for the unborn and reaching out to abortion clinic staff who still work in the industry. She is the founder of And Then There Were None, a ministry designed to assist abortion clinic workers out of the industry.” Along with hosting a fundraiser helping the unborn, Restoration House wants students to know that they offer other services for young women. “We just really want to get the word out that we are here to help, that if they would just come meet with us and partner with us, we are more than happy to go over all their options [other JOHNSON continued on pg. 8
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Student voices are heard By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter
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“This was geared for students, the future voters of the state, they were asking the questions,” said forum moderator and Southeastern alumn Paul Rivera. “It’s little things like this, they see it in the community and it makes them want to get involved. We’re not going to make any change if we don’t actually go out there and make our voices heard.”
Of the four candidates for the next Louisiana Governor, only three were able to make an appearance at the Northshore Gubernatorial forum held last week at Columbia Theatre. Attending was republican Scott Angelle, a member of the Louisiana public service commission; fellow republican Jay Dardenne, incumbent Lieutenant Governor; and democrat John Bel Edwards, the minority leader of the Louisiana House of Representatives. All men who attended has served as the Louisiana Lieutenant Governor at least one term. Republican senator David Vitter was unable to attend the forum due to scheduling complications. The forum lasted an hour, and during that time each candidate was given 90 seconds GUBERNATORIAL FORUM continued on pg. 8
Campus webmail experiences hacking By Toby Everett Staff Reporter
Several student email accounts fell victim to phishing on Sunday, September 6. Because phishing is an Internet scam, it is important to disregard emails that do not represent known organizations. “Phishing is an Internet scam and a viable means for obtaining your personal information,” said Chief Information Officer of Technology Mike Asoodeh “Please note that no respectable company would request this information via e-mail.” One of the reasons many students of the university felt the repercussions of phishing was due to students responding to the scam. “Several student email accounts were compromised on Sunday,” said Asoodeh. “These accounts were used to send email to several internal addresses. Subsequently, they came upon a couple of mass mail lists. This started a volley of emails between students who kept replying to these messages.” Currently, the Office of Technology is monitoring the phishing situation.
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“Filters have been written, and the mailing lists have been locked down for now,” said Asoodeh. “We are monitoring mail at this time for any other changes needed to the filters.” Network Specialist Mark Hemel believes that part of the reason Southeastern experience a high amount of phishing was because the university uses Gmail and Gmail is a faster service than some. “In this instance, the value of a university email address is the ability to send more junk mail promoting a website of their [phisher] choice,” said Hemel. “Since Southeastern uses Gmail as its email system, it comes with a lot of clout. Gmail servers are fast and come with many features to make mailing easy.” Though it is unknown where the phishing began, the authorities are having trouble due to how the attempted accesses were coming from countries such as China, Turkey, Latvia, Japan, Russia and India. According to Hemel, it is not hard for people with the intent to phish to get into people’s emails using proxies or multiple computers. Though students were impacted by the phishing, Client Connectivity believes it was a small case. “All in all, I don’t rate this incident that high,” said
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Hemel. “When looking at the numbers, this only affected 75 user accounts versus the 196,727 user accounts we actually own. Of the accounts compromised, only five are active students carrying hours.” Students can protect themselves from such events by filtering their own email and not giving their password to anyone as well as looking out for suspicious email. “Students actually have the ability to filter their own email,” said Hemel. “You may filter by sender, subject or content. You may find instructions within the Gmail help. People should also look out for getting emails you did not send, your contact list has a few thousand extra email addresses in it and your outbound email has changed as well as your name.” Another form of cyber attack people should look out for are viruses. According to Microsoft.com, “computer viruses are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.” In the future, Asoodeh hopes that students do their WEBMAIL continued on pg. 8
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Hall Council organizes campus-wide 9/11 tribute BY JADE NGO
remembrance of September 11. “It [September 11] showed us how truly blessed we are to have a nation filled with so many brave people, and that is something worth commemorating,” said Hall Council President Taylor Williams. On Tuesday, over fifty American flags were displayed in a patch of grass by the memorial fountain to represent the people that passed away in the September 11 attacks. “This week is an important week because so many innocent people died and we need to commemorate them, especially firefighters and law enforcement officers,” said senior education major Wendy Rhodes. Hall Council sold buttons from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for one dollar in the Student Union on Wednesday. Hall Council members made the buttons at the booth from many pictures that students were able to choose from. All of the proceeds from the buttons will go to Voices of September 11, a foundation that addresses the long-term needs of those impacted by
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The United States erupted in panic on September 11, 2001 when news spread that two planes flew into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and another flew into the Pentagon outside of Washington, District of Columbia. The Islamic extremist terrorist attack stunned the nation and left America in an aftermath of disbelief and grief. In honor of the fourteenth anniversary of September 11 on Friday, Hall Council decided to host a week of remembrance to commemorate the 2,977 victims that lost their lives on that tragic day. “September 11 is definitely something students should still care about because even though it happened 14 years ago, a lot of people lost their lives, and the family members of those victims are still dealing with those losses,” said junior history major Paul Haddican. Last week, Hall Council displayed signs and flyers all over campus, encouraging students to join them in the
9/11. According to the Voices of September 11 website, the foundation also helps communities prepare for, respond to and recover from other acts of mass violence and disasters. The week came to a close at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 10 with a candlelight memorial and moment of silence. Students filled the quad area to participate in the night’s events. “I was excited to see so many students so willing to honor the memory of the victims,” said Williams. Sophomore Spanish education major Marcela Saavedra sang the National Anthem, and freshman art education major Kristen Calfee sang “America the Beautiful” during the memorial. A video from the Voices of September 11 website was shown, featuring a little girl talking about her dad who passed away during the September 11 attacks. The video follows her story from a child to a college student and eventually, an adult. “We chose this video because the Voices of September 11 donates money
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Hall Council President Taylor Williams along with Hall Council members Wendy Rhodes and Paul Haddican sell customized buttons to students to benefit Voices of September 11. to the families of people like the girl shown in the video,” said Williams. “The foundation also helps the children of the victims go to college by awarding them with scholarships.” Southeastern came
together as one body to honor something bigger and more significant than themselves. For one week, the small problems that make day to day life seem much harder than it actually is was forgotten in place of remembering those
who lost their lives on what was supposed to be a day like any other fourteen years ago. “What happened on that day was tragic, but it also made this nation so much stronger in ways we could not explain,” said Williams.
FYI: Freshman Year Top 10 tips for first-time freshmen COURTESY HEIDI SCHEURMANN
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Being a college student is tough, especially during your first semester. Not only are you taking rigorous courses and having to figure out how to make good grades, you are also having to undergo a huge life adjustment. You no longer have a guardian making sure that you’re doing your homework, that you’re getting to a club meeting on time, that you are eating right and getting a good night’s sleep. You are now responsible for, well… you. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and unprepared, rest assured it is normal. Luckily, you have your Academic Advisors/SE 101 Instructors who are here for you. We want you to succeed, and we have some tips on how to ensure that you are making the most of your first semester of college: 1. Get organized – In high school, your teachers gave you frequent reminders of when your assignments and projects were due. In college, they may post your assignments for the entire semester on the course syllabus or in Moodle. It is your responsibility to buy a planner and make sure all of these important dates are written down. Also, be sure to check your Southeastern email every single day. 2. Go to class – You only visit each class twice a week, three times at the most. Missing just one class can be the equivalent of missing a half of a week’s worth of work.
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LINDA BANN, ACADEMIC ADVISORS/ SE 101 INSTRUCTORS Make sure you are getting enough rest, and go to class. Every. Single. Class. 3. Get to know your Academic Advisor/SE 101 instructor – Your advisor/ instructor is here to help keep your head above the water, and will answer and address any questions or concerns that you have. We are here to support you and point you in the right direction. 4. Take advantage of FREE campus resources – Sign up for a tutoring appointment in Southeastern Hall, do your homework in the Math Lab, and make a visit to the Writing Center. These resources are here waiting for you. Don’t be shy. 5. Find your ideal place to study – It’s important to figure out in what environment you study best. Is it on the fourth floor of the Library? Is it Starbucks, where caffeine is at the ready? Is it outside in Friendship Circle? Is it the Student Union? When you find your ideal location, stick with it and get into the habit of going there every time you need to study. 6. Make connections with students in your classes – Trying to make friends? Want to start a study group? Networking with your fellow students is a great way to do this. Next time you go to class, exchange Southeastern email addresses with one or two classmates who sit near you. 7. Stay healthy and eat right
– If you find yourself tired and unable to stay awake during class, exercise and eating the right foods can make all the difference. Go work out in the Pennington Center, take advantage of the healthier food options on campus, or go for a walk with a friend around the perimeter of campus. 8. Don’t feel pressured to make a quick decision about your career or major – A lot of students are unsure of what their career goal is or what major they would like to be. It’s a tough decision, but you have two whole semesters before you must officially declare your major. 9. Get involved on campus, even if you’re a commuter – Getting involved can improve your overall quality of life in college by helping you to make friends, combat homesickness, and motivate you to get your schoolwork done. 10. Take responsibility for yourself, your actions, and your decisions – Some of the actions and decisions you make will be good, and some not so good. It’s up to you. The more informed and involved you are on campus, and the more you connect with your Academic Advisor/ SE 101 Instructor you are, the more likely you are to be successful! This article is part of a continuing series produced by the staff of the Center for Student Excellence to aid the students of Southeastern.
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NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. On Thursday, September 17 we will be hosting a Lions Helping Lions: Depression Support Group and Pet Therapy Meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation (across the street from White Hall). We will have a golden retriever, a shih tzu and hairless cat serving as therapy animals for students with depression. You do not have to be a member of NAMI in order to participate. For more information on NAMI or our support groups, please email namisoutheastern@ gmail.com. Mental health fact of the week: The University Police Department hosts a 24/7 mental health crisis hotline at 985-549-2222. Simply call and tell the person you are speaking with that you need to speak with a counselor, and you will be connected with one. This service is available even when the university is closed.
PSI CHI
We hope that everyone is enjoying their semester thus far. Mark your calendars; our next meeting will be Monday, September 21 at 3:30 p.m. in White Hall room 222. Dr. Robert Laird will be giving a presentation on applied developmental psychology with our normal chapter meeting following directly after. Also, be sure to pay your $5 chapter dues as well as your $55 international fee if you are a new member. Feel free to email psichi@selu.edu with any questions you may have and remember, “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action,” said by Herbert Spencer. Members, remember seven points are required each semester to stay active. You may
earn a point at the next meeting by wearing a PSI CHI T-shirt, attending, providing snacks or beverages or by paying chapter dues by the September 21 meeting.
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everyone who tie-dyed in support of Camp Friendship last week. The T-shirts and donations will be sent directly to the camp. Also we would like to announce our angel from the week of August the 26, Kaitlyn Carroll and new member Jenna Licciardi. Our angel last week is Nicole Cousins, scholar Kaitlyn Carroll, Pearls Hayley Burke and Stephany Kippers, faculty Nancy Higginbotham, friend Mr. Shelton and new member Tiffany Stitt. The ladies of Theta Phi Alpha hope everyone has a great week.
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Southeastern Louisiana University’s Student Nurses Association (SNA) kicked off their first meeting at the Baton Rouge campus on August 31, 2015 by showing their school spirit in honor of the season-opener football game on September 3. #lionup
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It’s that time of year again. Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. Multicultural and International Student Affairs Project P.U.L.L. presents its fourth Annual Culture Shock Talent Showcase. Do you think you have what it takes? Auditions will be held September 14 and September 16 at 5:00 p.m. in Student Union Meeting room 2203.
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America, let ‘s take care of our nation’s problems first Morgan Ledet Staff Reporter Americans today seem to want to solve all the world’s problems. We have been in war overseas for over ten years. Many Americans want the soldiers to come home. They want to solve the problems we have here, but with other countries around the world also. Shouldn’t we solve the problems we have in our own country first? The answer to this question is a complicated one. If we solve the problems we have with other countries
before our own, this could lead our country into a Civil War once again. We cannot have the best of both worlds. We need to solve one problem at a time. Americans are asking for too much. We want to solve problems overseas, but we cannot even fix the problems we face in our country. Problems like race discrimination, bullying, media and unemployment are just some of the issues we face. You can see discrimination everywhere you look. Men get paid more than women, men get jobs over women and men are considered the “best person” for a job. What makes a man more qualified than a woman, the fact that men are
superior to women? This goes back in history when men did everything before women, but it’s the year 2015. I thought as a country, men and women would be considered equal workers by now. Race also seems to be causing issues these days. A person isn’t accepted because he or she is white or black. I don’t understand why the color of our skin causes so much uproar. We are all people living in America. We all come from different races and backgrounds and we all live in this one, beautiful country. We should be able to accept each other and live in peace. Bullying is another topic that has become a huge problem. You hear about children being
bullied all the time. People claim they are trying to fix it, but is there really anything being done? The media has a big role in our world. From actors and actresses to athletes and TV show hosts, many people look up and aspire to be like these celebrities. You look at people like Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. These three people listed claim to help the world, but I honestly don’t think they do. Kardashian complains about losing a $10,000 earring but gives one homeless man money. It was a nice gesture, but she could do more. Cyrus is a role model to many young children, but her antics lately don’t show signs of a true role model. Bieber is also
a role model to many, but was arrested twice. I wouldn’t want my kids to look up to someone who has been arrested. There are other forms of discrimination that are not as obvious as race and gender, the discrimination against the unemployed or those with “too much education.” Unemployment hits close to home for me and for many people around me. I have a parent who is unemployed and was told they were overqualified for many jobs. Being overqualified should not be a legitimate excuse for withholding unemployment. This type of discriminations hurts a lot of Americans. We, as a country, are so worried about helping those in need in other
countries. We should show that same consideration for our own, but instead, we only knock down those who have been kicked. All these problems seem to have a relationship. The media can have racial problems and discrimination. Unemployed people are sometimes discriminated. Young children can be discriminated against and bullied. They all have a common goal. People want to find a solution. If we look at these problems one by one and take precautions trying to prevent them our country may be able to be at peace one day. This is just a start on how we can bring our country to take one problem at a time and avoid any type of future conflicts.
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Do you think derogative terms with race/gender/et cetera have improved in the last 60 years and why? Louis Sansovich Biology education, Junior
Cedric Dent Business, Freshman
Tara Swanner English/creative writing, Freshman
It is better in terms of being intentionally derogative, but worse in terms of using the terms loosely.
I think it has changed. Whites and blacks have come together, but problems in race will always exist.
I think that the amount of words used are the same, but the derogatory words have changed.
Gustaf Britton Communication, Junior
Justin Jackson Art, Freshman
Zachary Arcement Engineering Technology, Freshman
Yes, because we have integration now. It’s not socially acceptable to degrade other people in public.
Yes, because personally I grew up saying, “Oh that’s gay,” but now I know it’s wrong because of LGBT rights.
Yes, after the Civil Rights Movement, schools became more diverse.
Trivon Oliver Kinesiology, Junior
Trutoria Brown Social work, Freshman
Megan Lossett Art, Freshman
No; it has gotten worse. Mass media has gotten more explicit and children are influenced by their parents.
Racism has improved but is still in effect. If you say derogatory words, there will be violent consequences.
It has gotten better because we are broadening our spectrum on gender. Caitlyn Jenner’s influence has helped.
Anthony Newcomb Undeclared, Sophomore
Nathaniel Bauerle Music, Freshman
Ryan Domengeaux Biology, Freshman
Everything was getting a lot better until about two years ago. Everyone started getting offensive.
It’s gotten better; people stopped caring. White people can say the n-word, if they aren’t offensive.
It’s changed, people are more accepting, but it’s still a real problem for everyone but straight, white guys.
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Alumnus performs original pieces of dedication A&E Editor
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Review As college students, we spend half of our time actually studying and being productive while spending the other half procrastinating and putting off what schoolwork really needs to be done. With technology and social media, distractions are constantly surrounding us. One big distraction nowadays is Netflix. I have recently discovered this marvelous creation; however, I have made sure to catch up on all my missed time. Last Christmas, I began watching the series One Tree Hill starring Chad Michael Murray. Over the duration of the break, which is only about three weeks, I had completely finished all nine seasons. I did not realize how wrapped up I was in the series until I no longer had Brooke Davis’ drama or Nathan and Haley’s romance to pep me up when I was down. But no worries, I soon found a new series to love just as much. Grey’s Anatomy has everything a viewer is looking for. The series is based on interns working their way up in the hospital. From the very beginning, when one of the main characters performed open heart surgery, I knew I was going to be hooked. Unfortunately, I know my time with Grey’s Anatomy will soon be ending. Therefore, I have already begun research on my next Netflix series I will devote my precious time to. At the beginning of the month, Netflix began releasing new seasons of shows including Sleepy Hollow starring Tom Hillson and Melissa & Joey with Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. While Sleepy Hollow is a show for those looking for suspense and thrill, Melissa & Joey is an upbeat comedy where local politician, Mel, must hire Joe to help tend to her niece and nephew, Lennox and Ryder. As most ABC Family series go, it is corny and filled with cheesy lines, but it makes us laugh and that’s all that matters. While these two shows are highly recommended, I am eagerly counting down the days to September 29, the day Season 10 of Bones will be released. Bones is based on forensic science and features an anthropologist, Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan, and a know-it-all FBI agent, Agent Seely Booth. Bones was one of those shows I happened to stop on while channel surfing, but the next day I immediately turned back. I found myself returning to the show each day because every episode features a new case to be solved, therefore new suspense and most of all, more rotten flesh, broken bones and dead bodies. I love Bones because it never gets boring. As a biology major, I watch closely to every discovery and every clue left behind to try to guess what the scenario may have been. Even though I am never actually right, it is always fun to pretend I am a scientist for a whole forty minutes. Some people have their own favorites on Netflix while others have not fully found their niche. However, with the upcoming releases, they soon will.
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Saxophonist returns to his roots BY MEGAN FERRANDO
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The life of a music undergraduate student usually involves long hours in the Pottle Music Building practicing, learning and possibly even sleeping. Freshmen begin their college studies, and soon receive that sought after diploma. Saxophonist Zakk Garner graduated from Southeastern’s music school in Fall of 2013. He is currently working towards his master’s degree in jazz studies on saxophone at Northwestern University in Chicago, but returned to his roots Wednesday, September 9 to perform original compositions and standards. “This is where it all started for me so I wanted to give back, hopefully inspire someone like I was inspired by everybody that came through and put their time into me,” said Garner. Many old friends and current students came out to hear Garner, who was joined by John Madere on bass, Justin Burdette on guitar and Joel Zobrist on drums. Garner created the theme of “dedication” for his performance. Each song performed was dedicated to someone, including family members and renowned musicians. “Without those people who love us and support us, we wouldn’t be anything. And it goes the same for our idols of course, like Charlie Parker. I wouldn’t know what I would be playing without them,” said Garner. “It’s the same for
my family. I would be nothing without them. And of course on the other end of dedication is dedication to your craft, whatever that may be.” Garner’s original compositions were dedicated to different family members, including his grandmother. For this song, Garner attempted to create a melody that fit his grandmother’s talkative personality. “For the compositions for my family, I would try to personify them through music,” said Garner. “So I would take the quirks of their personality and I would try to find out how I could portray that musically.” Garner’s alumni recital was the first time for many to hear his original compositions. “This is my first time hearing the stuff that he wrote and it was just fantastic. I loved it,” said Chance Ragan, local jazz musician and old classmate of Garner. “Listening to the music is almost as good as getting to see my buddy. The music was spectacular.” Garner recently performed a concert and taught a master class at William Carey University in Mississippi before coming to Southeastern. He hopes to perform and teach at a college or university after receiving his masters and views these opportunities as a chance to learn and give back. To young musicians who are currently where he once was, Garner encourages them to remain passionate and dedicated. “Stay hungry for it. Go out; hear all the live performances you can. Reach out to people.
Gallery features original sculptures BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT Opinions Editor
The Contemporary Art Gallery held this month’s exhibition opening in honor of artist Jonathan Pellitteri. On September 3 from 5 to 7 p.m., attendees were able to browse the exhibition’s displays as well as enjoy beverages and a light snack. One of the artist’s goals was to have those viewing his work create a story of what they saw, as well as question what they will view in the future. “I hope that from looking at the objects that were brought here that they get a sense of curiosity,” said Pellitteri. “Hopefully while they are looking at the work, the people are able to create their own stories to go along with the art. I also hope that looking at these objects will inspire them as they continue to go on in their days and their lives; that they get curious about things and investigate them.” A student who was viewing the art sculpture, entitled “On the Ropes,” enjoyed how the work captivated his attention to the smallest piece of the artwork. “It moves your eyes up and down and to the top,” said senior graphic design major Jose Canales. “Even though the top is the smallest of the sculpture, your eyes take you to it and I think it is successful in that aspect because he [Pellitteri] really knows how to make you focus on one particular point.” Other art students had seen the presentation given by Pellitteri earlier in the day and came back for the opening because they had recognized the hard work put into the exhibit as well as wanting to have more time to view the sculptures. “It is awesome what all he has done, with all the woodwork and the miniature things,” said junior new media and animation major Ryan Kenny. “He mentioned earlier that he made all the little things himself. It is awesome dedication.” During the exhibition opening, Pellitteri hoped students would be able to see the mass range of objects available in creating art. “I hope if they are art students, or particularly, sculpture students more precisely, I hope that they see that a wide range of materials open to them to use and for their work; to know that all of this takes a lot of experimentation, trying things out and not giving up,” said Pellitteri. “Don’t be afraid of them [artwork]. To appreciate art work, you don’t have to look at art work and know exactly what the artist was thinking. But if you can look at it, and it gives you some kind of enjoyment, that is usually enough. I think a lot of people get scared of art galleries or art museums because they think they are not going to get any of it. But if you look at it, enjoy it and create your own meaning; that works too.” Though Pellitteri may not know what every student thought of his work at the end of the exhibition, his goal of having someone reflect on the artwork was accomplished. “This is the first time I see something that resonates with me a lot,” said Canales. “By deforming it in extreme ways or changing the scales kind of gives it a different meaning.” To learn more about the artist, visit jonathanpellitteri.com. For information about upcoming events at the Contemporary Art Gallery, call 985-549-5080 or visit the Southeastern website.
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Alumnus Zakk Garner took advantage of his time off before returning to graduate school to perform at two universities. Garner spent countless days and nights in the Pottle Music Building growing in skill. Garner also was part of a local band, Tyler Kinchen and the Right Pieces, during his time at Southeastern. Always just surround yourself to you,” said Garner. “Always here. I had friends that would with people that are better than be practicing. That was my do the same thing. Always be you and do what you want to thing; I would spend every practicing and check out music, do. Because if you are around night until one or two in the and keep that hunger and fire them, their wisdom will come morning practicing when I was for it.”
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With the event taking place in the Black Rock Desert, many people can interact with the variety of artwork, and even use them as shelter from the sun and fierce sandy winds. Many Burners at Burning Man used John Valentino’s art piece for this purpose. Many others took turns pulling it around the playa of Burning Man.
NOLA finds a place at Burning Man By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter
Department of fine and performing arts professor John Valentino has attended the Burning Man festival since 2012 when a friend asked him for his help in creating a large-scale art project, which a group of artists from New Orleans were bringing out to the festival. The following year, Valentino applied for and received funding to create a project to represent New Orleans, named the “Altar of the Wetlands,” a 24-foot high piece that addressed the ongoing influence that humans have had on the wetlands of Louisiana. “I go to Burning Man for the art. It’s the single most challenging art installation space I can think of,” said Valentino. Burning Man is an art festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, where a temporary community of thousands of people gather
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to indulge in art, self-expression and more. Burning Man 2015 took place August 30 to September 7. The participants gathered in the desert and created Black Rock City, which was made up of huge art installations that were burned at the end of the festival. All art must be interactive, meaning visitors could climb on and inside the artwork. Valentino’s piece this year relied on participants moving it, either in place or across the playa, which is a word used to describe the dry lake beds in the American west desert where the festival takes place. When Valentino learned this year’s theme, Carnival of Mirrors, he knew he wanted to create a Mardi Gras float, and since it is the 10th anniversary of Katrina, he combined the two themes and created his piece. “I decided to create a Mardi Gras float that contrasted the recreational vehicles many Burners [people who attend Burning Man] live in while at Burning Man, while at the same time parodying the FEMA trailers many Louisiana residents lived in after Katrina,” said Valentino. This was an exceptionally harsh year on the playa; due to high winds, dust created whiteout conditions during much of the event. Projects incorporated a shelter to protect visitors, a feature that was popular this year. “There’s a tremendous amount of cooperation involved in building, transporting and [when it happens] burning the pieces,” said Valentino. Valentino likes Burning Man the most because unlike other art exhibits, interaction with the pieces is encouraged.
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“Tens of thousands of people come here and approach the art with abandon, they engage it, climb on it, dwell in it; they really experience it,” said Valentino. “There is something liberating about creating a piece of artwork that will be enjoyed by thousands of people for eight days and then burned to ash. You don’t have to worry about whether or not the piece is going to sell in a fancy gallery for some collector; you are just focused on the viewers’ experience.” According to Valentino, Burning Man is all about the seven days spent there, not about the next show, or the next sale. All artistic energy is focused on the residents’ experience on the playa, and it causes participants to focus on what is really important: the art and the viewer. According to Valentino, when Burners first arrived on the playa, the entire world changes. From the ground underneath you, to the speed you are driving, it all changes. Everyone is riding bicycles or walking because driving in cars is not allowed, unless it’s in mutant vehicles, also known as art cars, which have been adapted to be mobile works of art. Commerce is also forbidden, so you bring what you need with you or rely on the people around you to survive. This is all by design, as Burning Man is often described as an experiment in community. “The first time on the playa, I literally shouted that I needed to find a way to introduce this to the students I teach,” said Valentino. “All of it. I want to bring them here to learn, to grow and to incorporate this spirit into their individual artwork.”
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Volleyball right sider and middle blocker Shelby Devlin is a senior communication major graduating in Spring 2016. So far in this season, she has had season highs of four points and three aces in a game against North Carolina State University during the 2015 Gamecock Invitational. The Lion’s Roar: What will you miss the most about being a Lady Lion? Shelby Devlin: I will miss volleyball in general and playing the game, especially with all these girls. Me and four other seniors have been together since my freshman year, so leaving them behind will definitely be sad. I’ve been playing the game in general for 12 years, so I’ll miss it in general. TLR: What are your plans for after graduation? SD: After I graduate, I plan on moving back to Colorado where my family lives and hopefully I’ll be moving to Denver and starting a job in public relations. That’s my goal, but we shall see. TLR: What do you enjoy doing outside of volleyball? SD: I enjoy living in Colorado on my off time because I love being outdoors. In Colorado, there’s lots to do. I like golfing, hanging out with my family, friends and crafting. TLR: What are you looking forward to this academic semester? SD: I’m looking forward to getting through my next few classes. I’m ready to be done and graduate. TLR: What are you looking forward to this season? SD: We have a really promising season so I’m really excited to see how we do, and we have a good chance to make it to the conference and the championship. We’ve been working hard so I’m hoping it will pay off. TLR: What does being a Lady Lion mean to you? SD: Being a Lady Lion means representing my school, being one with my team and being a role model. TLR: Do you have any hopes or dreams you want to accomplish this year, in the near future or before you graduate? SD: My main goal is graduating. I also want to go out without regrets, make the most of everything and move to Denver. TLR: Who inspires you to strive forward as an athlete? Why? SD: My parents inspire me to strive forward because they have been supporting me since I was 12 to push forward and keep going. TLR: What will you miss most about Southeastern? SD: I will definitely miss my teammates, being with my best friends every day who aren’t on the team and being here in general. TLR: What’s it like for you to get the chance to play where you used to live and go to school in your final season? SD: It’s going to be awesome and kind of weird because I used to live there and this is my last season. I haven’t been back in two years and I feel like it’s all going to be surreal. Ever since I found out we would be playing in Vegas, I’ve been looking forward to it, and I’m really excited. TLR: If you could tell your freshman self some advice, what would you say? Why? SD: I would tell myself to not get so wrapped up in things, cherish the moment and don’t take anything for granted.
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Ready, set, roar Lions send opponents running after first home game victory By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter
The Lions football team did not disappoint fans with their first home game after they ran off the field with a 28-17 victory over the Florida Tech Panthers. Early in the game, it was established that the defense players would not be contained. “We didn’t execute as well as we needed to on offense, but it was great to get [freshman quarterback] Donovan Isom some important experience,” said Head Coach Ron Roberts, “Our defense stepped up and made some big plays tonight, and that was the difference.” Within the first quarter, the Lions had scored two touchdowns and put immediate stops on the Panthers’ first four drives, resulting in turnovers. The first touchdown was in the 10th minute after junior defensive lineman Solomon Parker recovered a seven-yard fumble and booked it across the field, evading opposing players with the help of his fellow defensive teammates. Senior defensive lineman Ashton Henderson accomplished nearly the same thing in the seventh minute when a fumble at the 45 yard line found its way into his hands, and after turning around with it, stiff armed an opponent and made his way to the end zone, protected by his teammates. The Panthers responded with their own strength and after winning a 44-yard field goal with 33 seconds left in the quarter; the Panthers scored their first touchdown. In the second quarter, the Panthers continued to hold off the Lions and score again in the first few seconds of the second half. However, the Panthers were not the only ones causing trouble on the field when what appeared to be two male university students jumped the fence on the north side of the field while being cheered on by the crowd. The students then ran across field, pumping their fists in the air on the side of the students’ section. The runners’ identities have not been confirmed, but students have their own ideas on who the culprits might have been. “It looked like two fraternity guys,” said senior computer science major Adam Callender. “And after they jumped the hedge, I saw a security guard chasing them too. I think they were just playing around, with this being the first home game, and all.” The culprits were arrested and jailed. The perfect ending to a cautionary tale. After a high energy halftime show, the Lions and Panthers faced off again, neither willing to give up, until the Lions finally took the lead in the final quarter with a two-yard drive by senior running back Xavier Roberson. Sophomore defensive back
Demareyeh Lane followed suit when he caught an interception at the 58 yard line and took it home in the 11th minute. For the rest of the final quarter, the Lions forced the Panthers to stay at bay through multiple turnovers, sealing the fate of the game as a win for the Lions. The Lions will set out to play the Bobcats of Ohio University next Saturday at 1 p.m. in Athens, Ohio. For more stats on last week’s game and information for upcoming games, visit lionsports.net.
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The Lions defense were ready to fight for the win during Saturday’s game. Of the four touchdowns for the Lions, three were accomplished on the defensive side instead of the offensive.
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Non-conference ends with win By Toby Everett Staff Reporter
The Lady Lions roared on to victory against the Texas Southern University Lady Tigers with a score of 6-0 in their last non-conference game of the season. The game between the Lady Lions and Texas Southern University Lady Tigers took place Sunday, September 13 at Strawberry Stadium at 1:00 p.m. The six goals scored during the match were by junior forward Marisa Rodrigues, senior midfielder Gisenia Utreras, freshman defender Christina Cutura, junior forward Bri Singh and two goals by sophomore midfielder Maggie Ramsey. The first goal of the game by Ramsey boosted her confidence and kept the team pushing forward. The following two goals by Utreras and Ramsey continued the Lady Lions’ momentum into a 6-0 victory. “Those two goals are more about the team and stats for our team, getting that goal differential and just making sure we keep pushing,” said Ramsey. “It is always good when you can see everyone getting excited over a goal, two or even six like today. It feels great. It is a little
confidence booster that I am doing something right, but of course it comes back down to the team.”
Head Coach Blake Hornbuckle felt all his players performed great during the game.
“I think we had several players really perform well. Most of the players on the field were at their optimum
level of performance,” said Hornbuckle. “A lot of times it is really difficult to get all eleven performing at their top speed.
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Freshmen midfielder Sofia Olsson (11) has been a spark for the Lady Lions since joining the team. Olsson is currently tied for second on the team with four assists and also has two goals this season.
Today, I felt it was a really good performance for us.” Even though the team was at their best, Hornbuckle did recognize key players on the field. “Hope Sabadash was very good,” said Hornbuckle. “She did a good job collecting what service came her way. She was extremely strong with her distribution. Katie Noonan was fantastic on the backline and cutting out opportunities, connecting passes. Maddie Kresevic was really good at getting into the attack today too. I was really pleased with her effort. Gisenia Utreras in the midfield was especially strong with switching the field of play and creating attacking opportunities. Maggie Ramsey was great in front of the goal.” With conference a few days away, Hornbuckle expects further improvement in the team dynamic. “Well it’s just continuing to get better everyday to work on the components of the game that are going to help us really get results,” said Hornbuckle. Visit lionsports.net for more information on Lady Lions soccer. The Lady Lions’ next game is Friday in Lake Charles against McNeese State University. The game will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Lady Lions visit Sin City By Karson Sharp Staff Reporter
The Lady Lions volleyball team participated in a three-game volleyball tournament this past Friday. The Lady Lions were beaten in the first two games of the Rebel Challenge, but bounced back winning the final game in Sin City. The University of Las Vegas hosted the Rebel Challenge, with Portland State, Southeastern and Oral Roberts as participants. The first game was played against the UNLV Rebels, and the Lady Lions ended three points behind UNLV. According to lionsport.net, the final score of the game was 0-3, with UNLV on top. Despite the loss, the Lady Lions
were fairly effective, with senior right side Tiffany Thomas making 13 kills during the game. Brooke Balser led the team with 12 digs. Senior setter Mikayla Shippy contributed 21 assists to the team effort. As for UNLV’s players, they were led by Alyssa Wing with 10 kills, Alexis Patterson with 31 assists, and Carly Riehl with 13 digs. The second game was against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. After winning the second set of the game, the Lady Lions fell short towards the end for a final score of 1-3. Despite being beaten in the first two sets, the Eagles turned the tables during the final sets, soaring to victory. As for team effectiveness, Thomas led the
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The Lady Lions (above) celebrate after scoring a point versus Troy University earlier this season. Senior setter Mikayla Shippy (right) sets up a ball for teammate junior middle blocker Rachael Bunn.
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Lady Lions for kills once again, with nine kills during the game. Junior middle blocker Rachael Bunn and junior outside hitter Landry Bullock also contributed to Southeastern’s team effort, each putting seven kills on the board. Shippy scored 16 assists and also made 16 kills, once again leading the team. As for the Golden Eagles, Shelby Cox put ten kills on the board. She also helped in seven of 13 blocks by the Eagles. As for Lucija Bojanjac, she made 37 assists and 11 digs. Finally, Golden Eagles player Tori Roe made 10 digs. The final game was against the Portland State Vikings, where the Lady Lions broke free of the bad luck present in earlier matches with a 3-1 win. The team not only bounced back from previous games, but had a setback during the first two sets against Portland State. In the game, Landry Bullock made 17 kills during the game. Freshman setter Haley Baker led with 22 assists, and senior defensive specialist Brooke Balser led for digs with 24. As for Portland State, they were led for kills by Eva Linden. Erin Clark led the Vikings with 21 assists, and Tasha Bojanic led with 23 digs. “During the matches on Friday, we didn’t play with much confidence, and got away from playing our usual game,” said volleyball head coach Smoot. “During Saturday’s, we demonstrated confidence that the tactics and techniques developed in our practices are the path to victory.” According to lionsports.net, attendance was fair for all games as 126 attended the game against Portland State, 116 attended the game against Oral Roberts, and 206 were present for the game against UNLV. However, these stats only give a surface view of the games. Once again, media turned to Smoot for elaboration. “It was a great place to play. We had to adjust to the elevation and its effect on the ball. And the support of the player’s families who made the trip out to Vegas was great to see.” The Lady Lions have come home since their participation in the Rebel Challenge. They will next play in Baton Rouge against Southern University. The game is set for September 15th, at 6:30 p.m. at Southern University.
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Girl scouts host B.I.G. Event on campus By Alex Brainard Staff Reporter
Girl scouts from all around the state had a chance to meet with other groups and organizations to learn about future careers at the university’s first Believe in Girls event. This first time event took place on September 12, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vice President of communications and marketing Marianne Addy stepped in to give out some information on what the B.I.G. event is and the reasoning behind its startup. Also, participants were able to learn future possibilities at the university. “What we wanted to do today was let girls know they can believe in themselves [and] that they can be anything they want to be,” said Addy. “We invited over 50 organizations across southeast Louisiana to introduce girls to the fields of science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), the arts, the outdoors, healthy living, just a variety of opportunities for girls so they can see what it might be like to be an engineer or a scientist. Hopefully they will get an opportunity to participate in hands on activities. It’s an opportunity to really see a wide variety of career options and professions and hopefully here at Southeastern Louisiana University, they can see what the world could represent for them.” While the day is informational and fun, one of the main things that mattered was the new knowledge the Girl Scouts and leaders left with. “Hopefully they’ll go away with being excited about girl scouting,” said Addy. “This is a wonderful way to kick off the year and get involved with various things. A bunch of these organizations offer Girl Scout programs. We have the Audubon Nature Institute that has an outdoor program where they learn about nature and education. We have girls from the American Association University of Women
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California mountain town who might be doing a financial literacy program. We have North Oaks Institute who are talking to the girls about healthy living practices.” The Girl Scouts and their leaders had opportunities to go to presentations and listen to speakers such as 2014 Miss Southeastern Emily Randon. Randon was able to express the importance of a healthy lifestyle for the future. “I wanted to come speak to the girl scouts because I really love what they’re doing by being involved with this organization,” said Randon. “By being able to talk to them about healthy choices, I knew I was able to impact our future generation.” 2015 World’s Glamorous Miss Louisiana Tyron’E Hankins also spoke at the B.I.G. event on being healthy. “I definitely wanted to reach out to the girls and let them know that a healthy lifestyle is the best way to live,” said Hawkins. “Not only eating right, being active, getting up and moving but also how they feel on the inside. Being truly beautiful and confident in themselves, having selfconfidence.” The Kappa Nu Chapter of
best to avoid future attacks. “Computer viruses continue to be an area of concern on campus. These threats can often be avoided,” said Asoodeh. “Therefore, we ask that you please use caution when opening e-mails and attachments.” According to windows.microsoft.com, several ways to protect your computer and yourself from a computer virus is to install an antivirus program, do not open email
than an abortion],” said Reed. “We also offer post-abortion concealment so that is another thing we are trying to get out there. So if you have any young lady or anybody, and it can
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to respond to questions asked by a panel of students, one being Student Government Association president Alexis Quackenbush. There were also video clips of questions asked by students around the university’s campus, and a lightning round, when candidates responded to questions as quickly and shortly as possible. Topics of discussion included the plans for higher education, the future of the TOPS and Go Grant programs, coastal restoration progress, job opportunities within the state and retirement issues as well. Angelle stated that he stood behind TOPS and he was for, “providing money to young men and women through higher education,” with continued funding for TOPS and Go Grant programs. Through reducing local farming programs Angelle would increase higher education funds, making sure there are merit based awards. Angelle is a supporter of law enforcement and attended the funeral of an officer killed in Saint Charles. According to Angelle it is a dangerous time to be a police officer and he believes one of the best ways to rid crime is by giving people jobs. He also encouraged students to sign up and make a retirement plan. . “We don’t need a governor who knows everyone, but a governor who works with everyone,” said Angelle. “I am prepared to lead Louisiana, I value teamwork, [believe] life is worth protecting, sisters have as much
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Girl Scouts (top) interact with medical equipment showcased at the event, encouraging young women to explore a variety of career possibilities. Police officer (above) introduces his canine while explaining jobs with criminal justice. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Miss Black & Gold Si-Arah McCray also wished to express the importance of self-confidence. “My hope was to get the girls involved and let them know there is a worth in being self-confident,” said McCray. “I wanted to let them know being self-confident isn’t
attachments unless you are expecting them, keep your computer updated, use a firewall, use your browser’s privacy settings, use a pop-up blocker with your browser and turn on User Account Control. Also, students have the ability to monitor their accounts by checking the last ten logins on their account. “Here is something most don’t know about their Gmail account, and it’s important to look at every once and awhile,” said Hemel. “There is a link at the bottom right
actually be men as well because we do have some literature for men too, who are dealing with post-abortion issues; they can come to us.” Though the banquet is designed as a fundraiser, students can still register
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corner of the page when you are logged into your Gmail inbox. It’s labeled ‘details’. This will show you the last ten logins to your account with the time, date and IP address (location). If these accesses are not you, then it’s a good time to change your password.” For instructions on how to filter your Gmail visit search under Google support or for more information on how to protect your computer from viruses visit windows. microsoft.com.
at restrationhousebanquet. eventbrite.com. “It is a fundraiser, so the purpose of being there is to raise money to continue to support our efforts,” said Reed. “The banquet is open to anyone, but keep in mind it is a fundraiser.”
right as brothers, and I love Louisiana.” Angelle’s closing statement was a Cajun French translation of “For me it’s Louisiana, all the time, every time.” Dardenne is also for TOPS. He believes they are an integral part of higher education and will still be available. Higher education is a priority because it is through education that one can get out of poverty. Louisiana is 49th in America for residents without education. Citizens need to be trained for a real job that will be waiting for them out of school, according to Dardenne. He wants to make sure police are adequately funded, stating that it is in the constitution and thus it will happen. Dardenne shares the belief with Angelle that poverty creates crime; he also wants to begin looking into mental health and was the candidate to acknowledge the topic. For coastal restoration, he believes it will be accomplished with the help of the Restore Act from Congress as well as the BP fine. They will systematically look at the ecosystem and keep up with the science of the Master Plan to restore the coast. According to Dardenne, the young demographic could change the world if they voted, and one way to get young people to vote is to be encouraged by others to do so. He created geauxvote.com and it has drawn in many voters. Similarly to Angelle, Dardenne said that funds for highway repair and maintenance needed to be used for its intended purpose
just what people see, it’s about how you feel about yourself as well. Self-confidence is not loud; it’s silent. It’s supposed to be seen, not heard.” With over 1,100 Girl Scouts attending the event, Addy hopes the B.I.G. event will continue in the upcoming year.
To learn more about the Students for Life organization found on campus, like their page on Facebook, or if you would like to learn more about Restoration House and what they have to offer, visit their website at resthse.org.
and nothing else. “Louisiana has squandered opportunity,” said Dardenne. “We need someone who brings people together.” Edwards is the only candidate who has military experience and is from a family of sheriffs. He supports TOPS, believing that more people have been able to graduate with it. Edwards wants to stop the annual double digit tuition increase and to support merit, as well as need based awards, stating that they are each critically important. According to Edwards, college is where people begin their lives. He thinks strategically investing in Louisiana is important and can be done through education by preparing students for what they study for and training them adequately. Edwards wants to equip law enforcement with the tools they need to make Louisiana safer, because crime affects tourism. Edwards had called for a reform that would ensure senior citizens were given a different amount than they were currently receiving and said it was “disgraceful for Jindal to veto it.” “This election is about leadership; what we need is an honest leader. I know what’s broken and I know how to fix it,” said Edwards. “Louisiana is in the ditch because Jindal promoted himself at the state’s expense.” To read the full article, go onto lionsroarnews.com.
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won a free Papa John’s pizza for being seen on campus reading The Lion’s Roar! Sponsored by Student Publications and Papa John’s location #1131
EARLY WEEK MANIA
Two Medium 2-topping Pizzas
$599/ea.
ANY WAY YOU WANT IT
Any Large Specialty or Up to 5 Topping Pizza
(Must Purchase 2)
$1300
Online Promo Code EWMNOLA14 Expires 12/31/15. Coupon required.
Online Promo Code RHHLANY13 Expires 12/31/15. Coupon required.