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September 22, 2015 Volume 86, Issue 7

’ 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

Campus Life Page 2

Opinions Page 3

Gender neutral bathrooms debated as a need for students

Arts & Entertainment Page 4

Sports Page 6

By Jade Ngo Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter

The issue of sex discrimination has been gaining momentum in the media. The federal government, as well as state and local governments, have been passing new laws and regulations to protect the transgender population. A topic among sex discrimination discussions has been the shift to gender-neutral bathrooms. Gender-neutral bathrooms would allow transgender students at the university to feel safe and comfortable. StandOUT, an organization on campus dedicated to improving the quality of life for all, is especially committed to working towards the goal of getting gender-neutral bathrooms to create a safer environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community. StandOUT believes the cause for gender-neutral bathrooms is needed due to the fact that there are a lot more transgender students than most people think. “The transgender population is not as small as people think,” said president of StandOUT Gabrielle Filiberto. “Some students might be scared to come out and say that they are transgender or

see GENDER pg. 9

New recreation area for students

Editor in Chief

The Student Government Association is teaming up with Facility Planning to give students an additional area for recreation. The home for this new recreational area will be the tennis courts on Dakota and North Oak Streets, which are being taken down in an effort to create passing recreation. This area will be filled with park benches, picnic tables and bike racks, but SGA and Facility Planning are still discussing what else to put in this area. It will also give students coming from buildings on the far end of campus, such as Pursley Hall, a chance to find a place near them to relax, study

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or perform other activities. According to Director of Facility Planning Kenneth Howe, this will be a nice addition to their separate project, the science and technology building that will be on the corner of Dakota and Norht Oak Streets. The tennis court is currently in the demolition stage. “I hope that it gives students a feel and sense of how beutiful our campus is and not just for the students but for our Hammond residents and for anyone who is visitng Southeastern,” said SGA President Alexis Quackenbush. “It will defintiely show how beautiful our campus is.” In addition to the recreation area, there are also plans to tear down half of the wooded area across from the tennis courts and replace it with a new parking lot.

Students attended the annual Career Fair to introduce themselves to the world of business. Career Fair 2015 had over 140 employers present, most of them eager to hire Southeastern graduates. Employers shared their real world experience with students and alumni. The fair allowed students and alumni to network with employers from their fields. This also gave students and alumni the chance to hear what employers expected of their future employees.

Collection week, donations needed for pantry Campus’ Food Pantry has been in need of extra canned goods due to the excessive amount of students they have been servicing. Since the beginning of this semester, the pantry has served an average of 25 students per week. Students are encouraged to bring in canned goods, such as canned fruits and meats, rice, peanut butter and breakfast items including jelly, cereal, evaporated/powder milk or powdered eggs. In addition to food items, students can also donate hygienec products, such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste

and tissue. To help, many organizations have joined forces to donate to the cause. One organization is the Student Government Association. Starting on Monday Sept. 21 until Thursday, Sept. 24, SGA will be collecting food for the pantry in the Student Union. As an incinitive, when a student donates 2 items, a free t-shirt will be given. If one is unable to donate through SGA this week, they are encouraged to drop off donations to Lauren Williams in the Alumni Center or Brendan Daigle in Student Union Room 2302.

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Students journey through career options

By Jade Ngo

By Megan Simon

News Page 8

Landing a job directly after graduation is a goal most college students have, along with getting an internship or being accepted into a graduate degree program. The university gave students and alumni the opportunity to explore all of these options at the 2015 Career Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Pennington Student Activity Center. With over 140 employers in attendance from all over the country, the Pennington Student Activity Center was filled with students eager to network and make connections with experienced people in their fields of interest. Senior management major Joerell Jones attended the career fair expecting to network for his future and get his name across to potential employers. “I am expecting to make connections with employers in the business field,” said Jones. “I am also expecting this to be an opportunity to put my feet into the real world.” Most students came to the Career Fair fully prepared from dressing in business attire to handing out formal résumés. Senior marketing major Braylon Gros explained that he spent a lot of time preparing for the event. “The first thing I did to prepare for today was update my résumé,” said Gros. “I also practiced my introduction about myself that I am going to tell the employers all night last night.” During the fair, students walked up to a booth of their choosing, introduced themselves and hoped to make lasting connections with employers. These lasting connections could potentially lead to jobs, internships and more. Senior communication major Zachary Whitehead was looking to land a job during the Career Fair. “I have been walking around, scoping out all of the potential companies I would want to work for,” said Whitehead. “I have been writing my name down on contact lists so hopefully I get in touch with some of the employers after the fair is over.” Most of the employers at the fair expressed that they would gladly hire Southeastern alumni. Many of the employers working in the booths in attendance were actually graduates of Southeastern. “I am a graduate of Southeastern and almost everyone that works in my office are Southeastern alumni,” said Envoc Software and Mobile developer Brandon Cornett. “It is hard to say what

see CAREER FAIR pg. 8

Farmer’s Market brings fresh produce By William Schmidt Opinions Editor

Every Saturday, streets of Downtown Hammond host local farmers and vendors with the goal of bringing the city of Hammond together and fostering land and locally grown food. From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Hammond’s Farmers Market is held at #2 West Thomas Street in Downtown Hammond, Louisiana. The market is open year round. One reason that the market is gaining momentum in the city of Hammond is that the farmer’s market is now opened throughout the entire year compared to the past. Also, today two markets that once were not scheduled together have joined forces, the Farmer’s Market and the Art Market. “Originally, the market was broken up in two, there was an art market and a farmer’s market. It happened at certain times and different parts of the year,” said sociology graduate

see FARMER’S MARKET pg. 8

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Every Saturday, Hammond’s Farmer’s Market is open for business, rain or shine. Those visiting the market are able to browse aisles of produce benefiting the environment as well as the local farmers. Along with local product being available, local artisans are able to set up booth for those who travel to the Market.

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Homecoming Court and Freshman Senator Elections will begin today at 8:00 a.m. and end Thursday at 5:00 p.m.

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Preparing to crown the next Miss Southeastern BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT Opinion Editor

The road to becoming crowned Miss America is a possibility for those already in preparation for Miss Southeastern 2016. To some, a preliminary to competing for Miss Louisiana could lead to competing for Miss America is winning Miss Southeastern. Though the path has only just begun, future contestants know how important it is to make sure to have all the information available. “I came to the information meeting mainly to get the information so I can compete and know part of the process to becoming crowned,” said junior mass communication major Brianna Young. Included in some of the requirements for competition is current GPA standing, full-time student status and to be enrolled at Southeastern for entire time of title. Some believe that these requirements help to show that Miss Southeastern is not just about beauty, but also in showing how important the education provided by the university is. “I really want to positively acknowledge the school for being a place to go and excel,” said freshman business major Rachelle Cook. “It is not a bunch of little girls coming together saying, ‘I’m pretty, I won a tiara.’ It is about all the types of gorgeous. It’s about promoting that everyone is gorgeous and everyone is beautiful in their own ways. It is acknowledging that you can be pretty and successful.” Miss Southeastern is set up into five phases of competition; interview, physical fitness in swimsuit, talent, on stage question and evening gown. Each phase counts for a percentage of the final score and has criteria that contestants must follow. Though some of the phases may be intimidating, the competition helps to promote confidence in all contestants. “The biggest thing is promoting confidence,” said Cook, “Today, especially with what you see on social media, I

think it makes it hard for girls to feel confident. I think since you can take an assortment of college girls that aren’t celebrities; see them confident, beautiful and who they are is a good thing.” Another requirement of Miss Southeastern is promoting a platform which some contestants have already thought about. “I plan on participating for Miss Southeastern with the hopes of getting my platform ‘Paws for a Cause’ out,” said Young. “I’m working with the Tangi Humane Society to spread awareness about animal care. Hopefully when I get my crowning moment, I’ll be able to share it with other people.” Contestants can choose their platform and Young’s reasoning is because she wants people to know the benefit pets can provide for people. “I have two pet dogs and I can’t imagine my life without them,” said Young. “My aunt got diagnosed with cancer and my dog helps her with her chemo. They allow [my pet dog] to go in while she is going through the process [of treatment] and it helps cancer patients and everyone keep their spirits up.” The winner of Miss Southeastern 2016 will have tuition paid for an entire academic year starting in Fall 2016, our expense paid trip to Monroe in June for the Miss Louisiana pageant and a $1,000 clothing allowance. Runners up will receive one semester of tuition and will become Miss Southeastern if the winner of Miss Southeastern 2016 cannot fulfill her obligations. With the winnings of Miss Southeastern 2016, other obligations required are attending Strawberry Jubilee, university events and Miss Louisiana among some. Though two informational meetings have passed, two more are still set to occur in the Student Government Association Conference Room. The first will be today at 4:00 p.m. and the second will be Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Contact Campus Activities Board for questions about Miss Southeastern.

Homecoming Week 2015 “Roomies Big Night on Broadway”

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As Homecoming Week approaches student organizations are preparing for the events leading up to the Homecoming Game. Delta Tau Delta fraternity member Brent Bourgeois (left) dances in the traditional Lip Sync competition held the Thursday night of Homecoming Week. Last year, Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Omicron Pi were paired together and won the competition with their theme “Magicians.” Other events throughout the week include the Homecoming Parade the day of the game (center) and crowning of Homecoming king and queen (right) during halftime. King Donovan Thierry and Queen Katherine Weimer will crown the 2015 Homecoming King and Queen.

Organizational News is due on the Friday before publication by 10 a.m., with a limit of 150 words.

SSA

First and foremost, SSA would like to thank the faculty and students for helping donate food and money to our food drive to help restock the SELU on-campus pantry. We are sincerely grateful for your generosity. Second, we are hosting two more food drives next week on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union. SSA wants to ensure that all students who are at risk for experiencing food insecurity will have access to a fully stocked on-campus food pantry that will provide them in times of need. However, this will take continued action on our part to make this goal a reality. Thank you for this week and let’s work to make next week a success too.

MISA

Multicultural and International Student Affairs Project P.U.L.L. Presents its 5th Annual Culture Shock “Destination X” Talent Showcase. It will take place Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. Admission is $2 without a can good and $1 with a can good.

PSI CHI

We hope that everyone enjoyed the presentation by Herbert Spence. We covered a broad range of topics at our last meeting and if you have any questions, email psichi@ selu.edu. Remember, the deadlines for dues has passed but if you are still interested or forgot to pay your dues, please email us and we shall contact you. Please pay attention to future emails as well as flyers that will be hung in White Hall for further updates and remember confidence is from within. “I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time,” said Anna Freud.

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Miss Southeastern 2015 Emily Randon has now had a year of crowning glory under her belt. For the last year, she has had an abundance of opportunities that would forever change her life. “I feel like my life has changed so much since the night I was crowned,” said Radon. “It was in that unexpected crowning moment that I knew I had a big year ahead of me. Not only have I grown in personal areas of my life, but I have also been given the chance to give back to my community and that’s something that means much more to me than a crown.”

The Southeastern Christian Association is sending out an invitation to all Southeastern students to join us for our Bible Study every Monday at 7:30pm in Fayard Hall Room 107. You can also connect with us on Facebook.

Upcoming Homecoming 2015 Events: Sunday, Oct. 11

Monday, Oct. 12

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Decorate Campus: All day!

Homecoming Kick-off 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Student Union Quad. Snowball, music, t-shirts and more!

Phi Kappa Phi Homecoming Quiz Bowl 2 p.m. Student Union Ballroom

Gumbo YaYa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. outside new Student Union

Minute to Win It 7:30 p.m. Strawberry Stadium

Downtown decorating judging 12 p.m. Ready, Set, Glow 5k 6:30 p.m. North Oak Park

Thursday, Oct. 15

Friday, Oct. 16

Saturday, Oct. 17

Bonfire, SGA Block Party , Roar Like a Lion yell and Lip Sync Competition 6:45 p.m.

Homecoming Golf Shamble 9 a.m. Carter Plantation

Tailgating with the Lions 1 p.m.

Southeastern vs. Stephen F. Austin 7 p.m. Strawberry Stadium

*Lip Sync following bonfire at 8 p.m. Cook Field

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Let the controversial topics thrive throughout our campus Kaitlyn Johnson Staff Reporter As sad as it may be, I Google searched what year Americans gained their freedom of speech. I didn’t know; but the very ﬁrst search result gave me my answer: December 15, 1791. I guess, subconsciously, I didn’t buy that so I kept scrolling. I found myself on the ninth or tenth page when I found a result that read, “We were born with

it.” Bingo. Americans were born with freedom of speech. We, students of Southeastern Louisiana University, were born with freedom of speech. Exclude yourself from that statement if you’re approaching your 225 birthday. Last week a prolife activist spoke on campus. Abortion conversations can get messy, but they are necessary to not only exercise our birthright but also to inform the gap. According to a Gallup Poll, 50 percent of Americans are prochoice while 44 percent are

prolife. In a topic as controversial as this one, that six percent gap is a game changer. Keeping the topic in Americans’ conversations is what will persuade the gap to have an opinion; no soul should go undecided. This holds true for every debatable topic, especially those polemic enough to end up in politics. Moreover, the conversation needs to happen on campus. College is, at its very essence, an informational watering hole. Students, like dry sponges, come to universities to saturate themselves with knowledge, not only about literature and math,

but also worldly issues. Being world-aware is what separates well-rounded individuals from those who are not. Forget the topic at hand for a moment. Pretend one of the nation’s most heated debates was over chalupas and enchiladas. No one would blame die-hard fans of either for sharing their beliefs. People would crowd around to hear an enthusiastic guy preach about chalupas. No one would take the long way around to avoid making eye contact or give an uninterested smile when handed a pamphlet when it’s about chalupas. Chalupas are

great. Beliefs are great. Controversial, unpopular and unanimous beliefs alike are great and deserve to be spread. When I was in high school I dated this guy, who we’ll call Jack for all intensive purposes. Jack was the president of his high school debate club, or at least that’s what he told me. If he wasn’t, he deserved to be because he won every argument with anyone. His key to success was listening to his opponent. He taught me that when people argue most times, they only focus on getting their own point

across and not on disbanding their opponent’s points. “Those inattentive to their opponent have already lost,” Jack would repeat after every win. The point to that brief blast from the past is this: each side to every argument is pivotal and no belief should be shut out. With the Star-Spangled Banner ringing in your ears, know this: Our campus needs controversial conversations going on, if not to exercise our First Amendment and inform the gap, then at least to keep both sides attentive.

Home game embarrassment felt on football field Karson Sharp Staff Reporter

What would you like to see changed on campus? Hunter Crane Chemistry, Freshman I would like to see a Furry meet up on campus somewhere. It would be interesting, we really are just normal. Caleb Sapp Biological Science, Freshman Laws concerning rip-sticks and heelys. Samantha Eady, Criminal Justice and Psychology, Sophomore

Many Lions fans attended the recent home game against the Florida State Jaguars. The game occurred on Saturday, September 12. While the game was a 2817 victory for our beloved Lions, this rosy ending was tainted by the actions of some overzealous fans. During the second half, two males dashed across the field after jumping a fence on the north side of the field. One was a student and the other a non-student. A security officer was in hot pursuit as the runners pumped their fists in the air. To make matters worse, these miscreants were cheered on by the crowd. After the game, there was a diverse set of reactions from Lions fans. Many considered the actions of the runners funny. Others, myself amongst them, saw the runners as little more than a disruption.

Some believed the runners showed school spirit. Others still were simply relieved that the pair weren’t naked. The runners were later caught, and they both spent the night in jail. The identities of the runners remain unconﬁrmed, although rumors abound. Some students believe the two were fraternity members. Another rumor states that the non-student runner was an off-duty member of the military, who was supposed to return to base the morning after the game. However, I do emphasize that these are rumors. The two men were jailed after being caught, an appropriate response to their actions. Many students will wonder why I consider the response of police appropriate. After all, it seems like they were just two guys having fun, right? Wrong. Perhaps their actions were entertaining for a moment, but their actions were also completely out of line. By running across the ﬁeld during the game, these runners distracted the crowd. As such, the crowd channeled their support away from our Lions and towards the runners.

Also, the running could have distracted the referees. What if a foul had occurred while the two men ran across the field? If the refs had been focusing on the runners, then any fouls committed during that time might have been overlooked. Finally, the actions of the runners were a direct embarrassment for Southeastern and an indirect embarrassment for the Lions fan base. Southeastern is embarrassed because the two men were allowed to enter the field in the first place. As for the fan base, we are embarrassed because our sportsmanship is now thrown into question. While some considered the runners to be showing school spirit, this could hardly be farther from the truth. Although the runners may have meant to show school spirit, they embarrassed the university instead, and suggested that Southeastern has so little respect for the visitors that visiting teams are unable to play a fair and orderly game. All things said, the miscreants were apprehended and jailed for the night. Hopefully, their fate will dissuade others from similar acts of disruption in the future.

I would like crosswalks so less people almost get hit for not paying attention and being on their cellphones. Timothy Thibodaux Computer Science, Freshman I would offer more options for food in the lower level of the Student Union, expand the selection we have. Tyler Guidroz Communication, Freshman I would wish they would put more awnings and shade areas [on] campus because it gets hot around here.

Police follow correct procedure in arrest of student clock maker Ahmed Mohamed William Schmidt Opinion Editor

On Monday, September 14 Ahmed Mohamed, a young 14 year old boy, was arrested at his Irving, Texas high school. The young student was detained by police after bringing a homemade clock into his class to show his teacher at MacArthur High School. After being taken into custody and questioned by police for the “hoax bomb,” which is a Class A Misdemeanor, he was released after two hours without being charged. For most states, a Class A Misdemeanor is considered the most serious nonfelony offense possible. When I ﬁrst heard about this, I naturally took the side of Mohamed because of how the news portrayed him as a Muslim, a minority and how it was an attack upon a minority religion. One news interview even had Alia Salem of the Council on American-Islamic Relations say, “This wouldn’t even be a question if his name wasn’t Ahmed Mohamed.” But, like all my opinions, I want to make the

most informed decision, as well as ensure that my belief is backed up with solid facts. With doing a little digging, and most likely having the majority of my friends getting mad at the new opinion I formed, I side with the police for taking the correct form of action. First, I looked at pictures of the clock, and it looked like the classic “bomb” used in the majority of 90s films when the hero has to race against time to stop the bomb from detonating. Also, Irving, Texas is roughly only 35 miles away from Garland, Texas. I think people are forgetting the shooting that took place at the end of a controversial drawing of the Prophet Muhammad cartoon. The shooters were later claimed to be a part of the group of ISIS as well as seen as Muslims. I believe this shooting in Garland has had much of a negative impact on Americans just as 9/11 did. The police officers in Garland were hailed as heroes but in Irving, they were seen as attacking a minority group which I do not believe they were doing. Though I know not all terrorists are Muslims, America has a way of trying to “fix” the negative impact created by minority groups. Just as during World War II when between 110,000 and 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry were forced into relocation and incarceration, today Muslims are

looked upon with suspicion, a fear that I hope and pray changes soon. But, in Mohamed’s case nobody questioned him throughout the school day until an alleged encounter with an English teacher. Supposedly, the English teacher asked Mohamed to put the clock in his book bag, but due to being in a nervous situation, the principal was informed and police involvement occurred. Though I don’t agree with everything Bill Maher says, I think something he said rings true. In response to Republican candidate George Pataki’s explanation on a zero tolerance in school for things that are suspicious, Maher said, “What if it had been a bomb? So, the teacher is supposed to see something that looks like a bomb and go, ‘Oh wait, this just might be my white privilege talking. I sure don’t want to be politically incorrect, so I’ll just let it go.’” The police did exactly what they were supposed to do. They asked Mohamed to explain what he had and he wasn’t completely forthcoming. Yes, I would have been scared to death if when I was 14 the cops asked me such a question, but, common sense dictates that he didn’t respond immediately causing the situation to be sketch. And though I’ve been called an extreme liberal before, I do not

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fault authorities in the least for what happened. I think people need to make sure they are informed completely of the situation before making up their minds. I will say though, an apology is in order. Thankfully it has taken place in a most unexpected way. On the POTUS Twitter account, President Barack Obama invited Mohamed to the White House by tweeting, “Cool clock, Ahmed. Want to bring it to the White House? We should inspire more kids like you to like science. It’s what makes America great.” Along with being invited to the White House, Mohamed will not have to worry about going back to the high school that caused him to go through such an ordeal. Now, he has scholarships to choose where he would like to go. Oh, and let us not forget some of the technology leaders such as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Box CEO Aaron Levie inviting Mohamed to visit their Silicon Valley ofﬁces. In the end, though both sides of the fence see differently, the end justiﬁes the means because Mohamed is now one of the lucky ones; he can choose a school and as described by some teachers from MacArthur High School, use his brilliance to make a better tomorrow for America.

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Shattered Illusions

By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter

Review The last time I wrote a Shattered Illusions, it was on the second installment to the “Divergent” movies series, based on heart breaker Veronica Roth’s book series. My opinion then was biting, due to my own extreme liking of the books, the severity of the changes made when they were brought to the big screen was increased sevenfold. I also had the pleasure of reading “The Maze Runner” before it was picked up by Hollywood. Unlike my review for “Insurgent,” I will focus mainly on the movie itself, because, when I separated it from the books I love, I found I was equally enthralled by the movie adaptions. In the books, I was devastated by how these children were treated as test subjects by their government; I felt their fear in the maze, their anxiety once in the Scorch and similar revolution towards the ominous WICKED and the lies of their employees. Told from the perspective of Thomas, one of the Gladers, the movie’s scenes had me on the edge of my seat, despite knowing what was going to happen. It was not just the work of an amazing cast of young actors throwing themselves into the scenes, but the content and layout of the scenes themselves. I’m talking about the placement of the camera and how it caught the characters and their surroundings at just the right angle and moment, with a musical score adding further drama to the events unfolding. These children, the Gladers, have watched their friends die for three years, only to find out someone was watching them the entire time, and never saved them. Then, those same people trick them into feeling safe and they are forced to run blindly into a world they have no recollection of, facing monsters in the forms of zombies (known as Cranks) and everyday people crippled by greed and self-serving righteousness. The one thing that threw me off, and I also say this lightly, was that the Cranks shared multiple similarities with the zombies in the video game “The Last of Us.” They had a clicking sound and seemed to have a sort of fungus that would grow from their bodies like roots and would spread against walls. Still, they were scary enough for me to reach for the safety that is my boyfriend’s hand during several parts. Thomas is an amazing character; his fierce loyalty and honor place him above many modern day “celebrities,” and his cleverness saves him and his friends on multiple occasions. He is a leader without a big head but knows when to push for what is right. Dylan O’Brien has captured him wonderfully and I look forward to the next movie.

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Junior animation major Karlos Thomas takes on the opposite role of the artist, becoming the object of design as model for the Visual Art Societies Figure Drawing Night. Thomas held many poses, giving the artist opportunities to draw a variety of figures. Caitylyn Clark, freshman drawing major, (top; left) was one of several art students present.

Figure drawing model strikes poses By Kelli Meynard Staff Reporter

The Visual Art Society hosted Figure Drawing Night for any members interested in advancing their skills and techniques. On September 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. the VAS members met in Clark Hall to practice drawing a live model. Using a live model helps these young artists better understand the human anatomy. Freshman graphic design major Ashleigh Keelen hoped to better herself at gesture sketching and remarked on seeing improvement in herself. “It is helping me get quicker with my movements because I am not really used to that just yet,” said Keelen. “It’s helping because people tend to move around a lot; so I have to be able to draw it quicker.”

The model for the night was junior animation major Karlos Thomas. This was Thomas’ second time modeling for Southeastern’s Art Department. Thomas would transition between poses throughout the night. He held one pose for 30 minutes, nearly falling asleep during the process. According to Thomas, he was very excited to be modeling again and was not nervous in the slightest. “It makes me feel like my body is good enough, and it makes me feel helpful to the art community,” said Thomas. The energy of the night was very relaxed, happy and welcoming. The artists present were there to get better and practice their figure drawing skills. Event coordinator Olivia Moreno hopes that VAS will be as popular as it once was. In the beginning, students would have to submit a portfolio to get into

VAS because it was so popular. “We are trying to get people to care about the quality of their work and also engage with the rest of the campus,” said Moreno. Moreno hopes that by continuing to have Figure Drawing Night, art majors will produce more quality work. The VAS Vice President Trent Pechon claims joining VAS and attending Figure Drawing Night is a great way for developing artists to make connections and friends. “I think it’s a great thing to put on your résumé, and it’s a great way to meet new people that are interested in the same thing you are,” said Pechon. Even non-art students can attend VAS events and become part of the organization. For more information about VAS contact Anna Fernandez at 985-630-9673.

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C. Howard Nichols signs his recently released book following the Author’s Salon. Nichols is an emiretus professor of the university in history.

By Larshell Green Staff Reporter

Local writers Katie Wainwright and C. Howard Nichols spoke at the recent Author’s Salon, which gives authors the opportunity to discuss their current works and the inspiration behind them in an intimate environment. The event was held Thursday, August 17 at the Hammond Regional Arts Center from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Both authors, who formed a friendship at Southeastern, discussed their books that are based on cities. Nichols’ book “Stories of a River Town: Covington, Louisiana at 200 Years” is based in Covington, Louisiana. Wainwright’s book, “Pohainake Parish,” is a factual

story based on a fictional town. Nichols was born in St. Louis and lived in Covington for two years while attending St. Paul’s Catholic School. He attended Southeastern, graduating with a bachelor of arts and earned a master of history at Louisiana State University. He taught at St. Joseph and Abbey Seminary College for 13 years before accepting a position at Southeastern in 1958. At Southeastern, Nichols taught emeritus for forty years and retired in 1998. “Stories of a River Town: Covington, Louisiana at 200 Years” is a potpourri of Covington culture. It features a collection of essays written by Nichols and other authors that are enriched

with photographs, artifacts, articles and Covington landmarks, such as the Southern Hotel. Nichols refers to Covington as an “uncommonly beautiful place.” He thinks that it is more beautiful now than it has ever been. “The physical setting, the trees, the shrubbery and river are all inspirations of the book,” said Nichols. Nichols hopes his book will be a lasting remembrance of Covington’s history. Wainwright was born and raised in Cuba. She came to Hammond when she attended Southeastern High School. She later attended Southeastern Louisiana University and earned a bachelor’s degree in education. She was a real estate agent at Katie Wainwright Realty. She then became a member of the Tangipahoa Parish Council. She has experience writing for the Hammond Daily Star and the Hammond Sun. Some of Wainwright’s articles have been published in the Chicago Tribune. Wainwright admits that she has always loved to write as a hobby. Her column “Travelin” was influenced by her own personal experiences with traveling. Many of her books feature places locally and from other parts of the world, like Cuba. Recalling these places and events gives her inspiration for her books. “Being to a lot of places gives

me more accurate descriptions,” said Wainwright. Wainwright describes her book as “factions,” which means fictions based on facts. Her book, “Pohainake Parish” is an inside look into a fictional town’s council members. “I want people to know how difficult government is,” said Wainwright. Wainwright accredits Hammond for some of her writing. She sees it as a great place to raise a family, have friends and get a good education. She believes that her favorite book will be the next one that she creates.

Nichols will appear at the Livingston Parish book fair on November 7. Wainwright will appear at book clubs in Hammond and Ponchatoula. For more information on her, visit her website at www.katiewainwright. com. The next Author’s Salon event will feature Clayton DeleryEdwards on October 15. For more information on upcoming events, visit hammondarts.org, call 985542-7113 or email info@ hammondarts.org.

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By Kaitlyn Johnson Staff Reporter

People that do not see “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” will miss a slave in his comic quest to acquire a virgin to help him gain his freedom. Yeah, you read that correctly. A closed mouth does not get fed, nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream and…a slave that’s not a good match maker doesn’t get freed. No, that’s not right. It’s…a virgin that doesn’t help slaves never prospers. That doesn’t sound right either. Take three. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is a Broadway musical written in 1962. Though written years ago, the characters, plot and humor are timeless. The play is centered around the experience of Pseudolus, a slave whose only hope to be freed is by setting up his young master, Hero, with the beautiful virgin who lives next door. As funny as that may sound, even on paper, “reading the plot synopsis is no substitute for seeing a play” said musical director Charles Effler. Effler, who has been a part of Southeastern’s family for over 15 years, is now working on this particular musical for the third time now. “I decided to mount it again because the show is so funny,” said Effler. This production, presented by Southeastern’s Opera/ Music Theatre Workshop, a program focused on giving student performers functional training and onstage experience, will be as much fun for the audience as it has been for the university’s student stars. Rob Roy, the Southeastern student acting out the role of

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Recent music student graduate Allison Joiner (left) will appear as Gymnasia with Benjamin Vollentine (right) as Pseudolus. The two rehearsed alongside the rest of the cast in preparation for the laugh-inducing production. Miles Gloriosus, believes just deciding what will go into each scene has already made it one of the most fun experiences when being able to act. “I cannot think of a show I have been in where I’ve had nearly as much fun just figuring out how we are going to do scenes than this one,” said Roy. Roy describes his character associate can be difficult. Consider bringing in an impartial third party to help you both reach a mutually acceptable solution. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to assess your current career situation. Consider whether you have a chance to move up where you are now, or if you should look elsewhere. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) With education being a dominant part of this week’s aspect, one of the things you might want to think about is taking courses to enhance your career opportunities. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might have a problem trying to stay focused on a matter you’d rather not deal with. But the sooner you do, the sooner it will be resolved and out of the way. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An unforeseen complication creates a difficult problem. But things get resolved once you use your ability to turn negative situations into positive experiences. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The Pisces penchant for doing the right thing at the right time helps you deal with a particularly troublesome situation. Consider your best option, and act accordingly. BORN THIS WEEK: Although you might sometimes seem rigid in your views, your love of justice makes you a trusted friend everyone can rely on. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The Lady Lions won their game 1-0 against the McNeese Cowgirls and will next face off against the University of Incarnate Word at home in Strawberry Stadium.

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Lions comeback falls short against Ohio By Jonathan Rhodes Staff Reporter

The Lions lost to the Ohio Bobcats 35-14 in Athens, Ohio during this past Saturday’s football game. The Lions struggled offensively in the first half, and could not score any points before halftime. This loss puts the Lions record at 2-1 so far this season. The Lions went into this game without their starting junior quarterback D’Shaie Landor or their two leading rushers senior Xavier Roberson and freshman Julius Maracalin. The Bobcats started their possession with a recalled touchdown due to a penalty and a sack by Lions senior defensive lineman Ashton Henderson, forcing the Bobcats to punt. The Lions offensive troubles started on their first drive. Freshman quarterback Donovan Isom fumbled the ball after being tackled for a loss of four yards. This set up the Bobcats drive in good field position, but the Lions senior defensive back Jordan Batiste was able to intercept a pass during the drive, recording his first interception of the season. The Lions did not capitalize on this interception and had a three-andout which forced them to punt. The next drive for the Bobcats had 30 yards of penalties by the Lions. The defense tried to hold on in the first half but could not stop the Bobcats offense which was firing on all cylinders as Bobcats senior running back Daz Patterson and freshman Papi White would both score a touchdown in the first half. Senior quarterback Derrius Vick would go on to throw a touchdown to junior wide receiver Sebastian Smith before the half, helping the Bobcats to jump out to a 21-0 lead. The Lions surprised the Bobcats with an onside kick to start the second half. It proved to be a smart move that started a positive drive for the offense. But, Lions senior running back Kody Sutton was stripped by junior safety Toran Davis at the goal line. After a forcing a punt, the Lions finally got in the end zone following a 10-yard-pass from Isom to Smiley to make the score 21-7.

The Lions were able to make it in the end zone on their next possession for a 48-yard touchdown pass to Bossier making the score 21-14. However, the Bobcats had a quick answer for the Lions comeback by scoring on a 58-yard touchdown run by White. The game was halted by a lightning delay with 8:05 left in the fourth quarter.

Once play resumed the Bobcats put the nail in the coffin with a 67yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Brendan Cope ending the game with the score 35-14. This loss makes the Lions 0-20 against FBS teams since 2003. The Lions will take this week off and will return on October 1 to face conference rival Lamar at Strawberry Stadium.

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Senior defensive back Harlan Miller returns a ball against Florida Tech in a game earlier this season. The Lions have been effective on defense this year, forcing eight interceptions which leads the Southland Conference.

Narro named as new head coach By Jay Love Sports Editor

A familiar name of Southeastern joins Lions athletics as the newly named head coach of the Golf team. Jake Narro officially took over the job of Head Coach on August 31. Narro has an extensive golfing resume that includes both time as a player and a coach, with his most recent position being the golf pro at the Country Club of Baton Rouge. Duties included in his most recent job were giving advice and coaching other golfers at the country club. Narro’s career as a player has been filled with awards. After playing collegiate golf at the University of Southern Mississippi, Narro stuck to the south to continue playing as a professional. Narro was awarded the Gulf States Section Player of the Year in 2003 and 2012, while participating in six Gulf State Section Championships. Having had a background as a professional, Narro offers the athletes of the golf team another perspective from a coaching standpoint.

“I’ve been lucky enough to play in some really nice tournaments over the years and I think that experience of being nervous will allow me to help the young men of the team through that,” said Narro. The Narro name may already ring a bell to some Southeastern students. Jake Narro’s wife, Doctor Amber Narro is an associate professor in the Communication department. One of Narro’s five children, Shayne, is also a student at the university. Narro takes over a team that is captained by seniors Lawrence Allan and Eamon Bradley and includes several upperclassmen golfers. Freshmen Joris Etlin, Bailey Smith and William Meyers join Narro in being new additions to the team. With a balanced amount of seasoned players and new faces ready to make a name for themselves, Narro has set forth several goals he wishes to accomplish on the course of his first season as coach. “We’re building; progressing until we play in the conference championships in April,” said Narro. “We want to maintain a nice ranking.

The team has always had a nice ranking in division one.” Although rankings and conference titles are what the team practices towards day in and day out, Narro hopes for the members of the team to work just as hard in the classroom. “Another thing we have had a tremendous amount of success here in this program is our academics,” said Narro. “Our team grade point average is tremendous and we have two graduating seniors this year. Furthermore, we’ve had a tremendous amount of great young men come through this program.” The Lions will participate in their second tournament of the season when they travel to Chicago, Illinois to play in the Windon Memorial tournament. Narro sees this tournament as an opportunity for the team to test themselves against a course they are not accustomed too. “Golf is obviously always kind of the same in the matter of you play 18 holes and things of that nature, but when you go to different parts of the country, it does change dramatically,” said

Volleyball wins two in Houston By Morgan Ledet Staff Reporter

The Lady Lions (6-7) defeated both Alabama A&M (1-14) and Prairie View A&M (0-12) but could not keep the streak going and were defeated by the Houston Cougars. The Lady Lions travelled to Houston to participate in the University of Houston’s Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup at the UH Athletics/Alumni Center from September 18 to 19. The Lions started the tournament defeating Alabama A&M in three sets, 25-18, 25-17 and 25-15. They came back from a fourpoint deficit in the first set leading them to a victory. “Overall I thought we played well, but we still needed to work on maintaining focus through ut the match,” said Head Coach Jim Smoot. Sarah Friedman contributed eight kills to lead the offense. Landry Bullock, Rachael Bunn and Tiffany Thomas each contributed six

kills. Haley Baker and Mikayla Shippy split setting duties. Baker had 19 assists and Shippy had 12 assists. The Lady Lion’s also had six aces in the three sets with Shelby Devlin contributing. The Lions had nine blocks throughout the three sets. Devlin had five blocks and Bunn had four blocks. Freshman Monica Ramon led the team with eight digs. The second game of the weekend, the Lions defeated Prairie View 25-8, 25-22 and 25-23. The Lions crushed the Lady Panthers in the first set, but the Panthers came back and played a hard fight. Freidman and Madi Odom each had 11 kills to lead the Lady Lions. Baker and Shippy split setting duties for this game as well. Shippy had 19 assists while Baker had 17. Brooke Balser, also led with 13 digs. The final game of the tournament was versus Houston (10-2). The game had five sets with Houston defeating the Lady Lion’s 2025, 25-15, 25-18, 23-25 and 15-10. The Lions took the first set with a .619 attack percentage and no

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Narro. “There is different grass and different terrain. Down here we’re flat, and when you play on a golf course with some elevation changes, that makes a difference.” Visit lionsports.net to stay up to date with Lions golf and all other Southeastern athletics.

attack errors in the set with 13 kills in 21 attempts. The Lady Cougars took the next two sets, but the Lions put up a fight taking the fourth set leading into a fifth set. The Lions took an early lead with 7-6 in the final set with a kill by Veronica Turk. Unfortunately, the Lions could not hold on and were defeated in the final set. “Madi Odom and Rachael Bunn made the All Tournament team,” said Smoot. “Madi was a 6 rotation player for us and was very consistent. Rachael was one of our leading attackers and led the team in blocking.” Thomas led with 10 kills for the Lions while Odom and Turk added eight kills to the offense. While again sharing setting duties, Shippy had 25 assists and Baker had 11. “Our goal as we enter conference play is to 1. make the conference tournament, and then 2. win the tournament and secure the automatic bid for post season play,” said Smoot. The Lady Lions open up Conference play this week with two games on the road. They play Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. and Houston Baptist Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. For a full schedule and stats, check out lionsports.net.

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New state of the art facility to come By Megan Simon Editor in Chief

The university has been chosen by the state to host the new science and technology facility. The building will be designed specifically to help meet the needs of the school’s fast growing computer science, occupational safety and engineering technology programs. Planning for the building began in 2007. It will be built on the corner of North Oak and Dakota Streets where Southeastern Hall currently resides. The building is planned to take the place of the 70 year-old hall. Money for the project was supplied entirely through state Capital Outlay

funds. The science and technology building focuses mainly on the two recently established programs, occupational safety and engineering technology, in order to improve them and get their students real-world ready. The building will also be providing more space for these programs in addition to the growing number of students enrolled in computer science. “About ten years ago was when it was first proposed,” said Dean of the College of Science and Technology Daniel McCarthy. “If you ever went to Anzalone Hall, it’s a mess. The facility is really not suitable for moving forward, but since then we started two new programs:

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Plans for the new science and technology building began in 2007. It will be taking the place of Southeastern Hall and is expected to be finished 17 months after deomlition of the original hall is completed.

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Hammond’s Farmers Market has a variety of farmers, growers, artisians, sellers of organic product and more. The efforts of the food market it too not only help local business, but to create a fun environment and atmosphere for those who visit the variety of vendors. Those who wish to visit the market have the opporutnity every Saturday, no matter the weather.

student with a focus in globalization and sustainability Ashton Herron. “What we did was a revamping of the market. We combined both markets, did it every Saturday, year round and then had it from eight to 12. I think the consistency made a big difference with the customers and the vendors because they could count on us rain or shine, clear or storm, 30 degrees, 100 degrees, we will be there. I think that trust and relationships built through the customers and us being open.” Starting off with three vendors and now ranging from 25 to 30, the Farmer’s Market has created an atmosphere that brings in a larger crowd as well as finds a way to create a fun experience. “We have farmers, growers, artisans, organic food, organic coffee and tea and different stuff like that,” said Herron. “It is a little bit more than a farmer’s market. We don’t just have produce, milk and eggs. We showcase artist, we have food. It could be like a little destination downtown. We just started a little market café so you can shop and then hang out under the oak trees. We have people that come and stay for two hours just to hang, it is a laid back place to go and hang out.” Though college students are in a low attendance on the weekend, some are optimistic and have faith in college students becoming involved in the future. “I think there is the connection that millennials want more of a connection, they are more interested in the experience,” said associate professor of sociology Dr. David Burley. “I think college students are very much on that connection. There is a window to connect them because farmer’s markets is an experience, much more than going to the grocery store, which is usually a negative experience. Farmer’s markets, like the one in Downtown Hammond, there is community there and that millennials are interested in that.” Along with a hope for students becoming more involved in participating in the farmer’s market, some wish to convey that all need to try to work and come together helping the farmer’s market as well as letting the vendors know the benefit they brought to Hammond. “You have people here that are doing the right thing, without chemical, that is not poisoning our air, our water, our bodies, and we should be supporting them,” said Burley. “We should be like, Thank you for doing this and growing such wonderful product.’ We should encourage each other, have more people do it and get more people interested in doing it.” To learn more about Hammond’s Farmer’s Market, visit dddhammond.com or if you would like to participate on campus for their version of a farmer’s market, Reconnect is tentatively planning to schedule a farmer’s market on National Food Day, Wednesday, October 25.

engineering technology and occupational safety. They have no room, and computer science has pretty much doubled. We just have no place to put the students. Not only does it need renovated space, but we also have two new programs that are technology programs. There’s no room for them.” The academic building was specifically built for programs involving computer science, industrial engineering and engineering technology. This included meeting with the departments and professors to establish the essential needs required in order to have these programs progress further. The facility includes engineering technology, electronics, resource materials testing, robotics and research labs. “The most specific thing is on the first floor,” said Director of Facility Planning Kenneth Howe. “There will be large specialty labs, not just a computer lab or even a chemistry lab, but these will have specific types of equipment for robotics and material testing. We will have a room where they pour and cure concrete because everyday concrete grows stronger, and it can be break tested. Those are the kind of specific things for these programs.” The building’s specifically designed technology labs will also help give experience with specific machinery connected to their intended careers. “The best thing is they [students] will be trained in the state of the art type stuff,” said McCarthy. “When they look for jobs, they will say, ‘Oh I did that at school.’ They will already be familiar with these things. It will be an easy transition in the work place. Technology is always changing and moving forward, and you can’t really be in these facilities that are 40 years old. What happened 40 years ago is way different from what is happening now.” In addition to helping certain programs at the university progress, the building is expected to draw in prospective students and faculty members. “We believe it [the building] will enhance our university and in specific the particular college the building is for,” said Howe. “One thing it’s going to do for the university as a whole is it’s really going to help that corner of campus. There are so many people that come from I-12 in that direction. I would guess anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of people come from that direction. Instead of those old 1932 dorms, they are going to see a new state of the art facility, which I think is going to excite not only present students, but also future students.” The contracts for the 24.4 million dollar project were signed and demolition of Southeastern Hall will begin within 30 to 45 days, estimated to take place in late October or early November. Once the construction begins, it will take 17 months to finish and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2017. “We are very excited and grateful to our legislatures and who’ve worked with us to get state funding,” said Howe. “It’s a much anticipated and needed facility, and we are excited to get it started.”

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Hammond Chick-fil-A Director Ashley Rose talked to a student about the qualities she looks for in students when hiring new employees. “A resume can say a lot about a

see CAREER FAIR pg. 1 potential employee,” said Rose. “I I am looking for in an employee because Southeastern just molds its students into people I would want to hire.” Students were strongly encouraged to bring their resume to the Career Fair 2015. A résumé can say a lot about a student’s accomplishments and potential to contribute to a company. Chick-fil-A Hammond Director Ashley Rose explained the impact a résumé can have on an employer.

like to see the qualities, morals and values of the person I am going to hire. I like to see things such as genuine, passionate, trustworthy and hard-working on a resume.” There are many options available for students to prepare for next year’s Career Fair. One can talk to a previous attendee of the event to get tips on how to dress and present oneself. Jenifer Finney, William H. Bowen School of Law Assistant Dean for Admissions, Scholarships and Enrollment Data Management, offered up her advice to students who are looking to attend the Career Fair next year. “I like students to fully listen to the answer I am giving them about a question they have asked me,” said Finney. “A lot of times students are so nervous that they cut you off. If they would just listen, they would have access to so much important information.” The Career Fair allowed students to get a glimpse of what their future might hold. It is important for students to see what kind of options are open to them after they graduate. “I am so glad that I attend a university that allows me to build a foundation for the real world before I graduate,” said sophomore nutrition major Sarah Priest. “The career fair is an amazing opportunity that all students should take advantage of. I am personally so glad that I attended because I got to speak to so many people in my field of interest about my future.”

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Mocktails returns with theme “Superheroes and Villains” By Kaitlyn Johnson Staff Reporter

The Office of Student Engagement is hosting Mocktails to promote alcohol safety. The event will take place at the Strawberry Stadium parking garage on Wednesday, September 23 starting at 4:30 p.m. However, to really prepare for the future, one has to take a look at the past. Think back to the year 1998. The 32nd Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers was happening. The Grammy Awards was on its 40th run, the Soul Train Music Awards was on its 11th run and Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated its grand opening. In this same year, Mocktails at Southeastern was underway. Now think back before 1998. Mocktails at Southeastern was still happening. The event used to be a part of a string of week long events centered on alcohol mindfulness known as Alcohol Awareness Week, a national effort during the 1990s. According to a press release from October 13, 1998, “The goal of the program, which blends education, awareness and fun, is to get our students to understand the use and abuse of alcohol,” said Assistant Dean of Student Development Jim McHodgkins. McHodgkins, who is still a part of the Lion family as the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, said the university participated in Alcohol Awareness Week all throughout the 90s. To commemorate the legend in our midst, it is only right to do a recap of past Mocktails, starting in 1998. On October 22, 1998, Mocktails’ theme was “Majority Rules, Drink Responsibly.” The event was held in the student union mall, encompassing food, drink and people. In 2010, the University Counseling Center, Office of Greek Life and PEEPS hosted Mocktails. Guest speaker Erica Upshaw spoke about the heartbreaking loss of her brother to alcohol and drug abuse and the NAACP showed everyone how they mocktail under the theme “90s Cartoons.” In 2011, attendees dressed as the United Nations with the theme “All Around the World.”

see GENDER pg. 1 might still be in the gender identification process.” There are many ways to make the transition to genderneutral bathrooms available to the university. Some of these ways require funding while others have a relatively low cost. Assistant sociology professor Dr. Marc Settembrino believes that the switch to gender-neutral bathrooms could be a very easy process. “The switch to gender neutral bathrooms could be as simple as putting up signs that say, ‘Gender Neutral’ to replace old ones,” said

Settembrino. The university would have a few decisions to make if the time comes when gender-neutral bathrooms are a possibility on campus. All bathrooms on campus could be transformed into genderneutral bathrooms or a portion of the bathrooms on campus could be designated as gender-neutral. Although the shift to genderneutral bathrooms could be a very simple process, assistant psychology professor Dr. Sara Sohr-Preston believes it would have to be a slow transition because the idea is still so new to most universities, especially those located in Louisiana.

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Last year, the central theme of Mocktails was “American Holidays.” Alpha Omicron Pi was paired with Theta Chi, and their chosen holiday was Valentine’s Day. Tomorrow, sorority, fraternities and other student organizations will be judged on drinks, booth and costumes based around the theme “Superheroes and Villains.” Mocktails 2012 was especially enjoyable with comedian Wendi Fox, who shared her own trials with alcohol abuse. After the pre-party in Cayman Café, organizations duked it out under the theme “When I Grow Up…” in the Strawberry Stadium parking lot. Alpha Omicron Pi and Kappa Sigma teamed up to be doctors and nurses, winning the first place title with their drink “Code Red and Blue.” In the Strawberry Stadium in 2013, Mocktails dressed as “Inspirational Athletes and Fitness Gurus.” In that year, the winners came in three’s: a tie between Alpha Omicron Pi, PIKE and Theta Xi.

Just last year, the theme for Mocktails was “American Holidays.” The NAACP made a come back with their Christmas booth, winning the PEEPS choice award. However, best drink went to Delta Tau Delta and Theta Phi Alpha, and best booth went to Alpha Sigma Tau and Kappa Sigma. This year, the event’s theme will be “Superheroes and Villains,” and keynote speaker Jake Byczkowski will speak at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. For more information on Mocktails, contact the Office for Student Engagement at 985-549-2120.

“[Gender-neutral bathrooms] would be a new concept to students on campus, we would have to start off with some bathrooms being designated as gender-neutral,” said Sohr-Preston. “We would not be able to designate all bathrooms as gender-neutral all at once, but once the initial change was made, I think students would respond positively.” The transgender population would not be the only people that would benefit from genderneutral bathrooms. They provide comfort for disabled people with caretakers of the opposite gender, mothers caring for their sons as well as fathers caring for their

should be provided to them to feel safe and comfortable,” said Settembrino. Due to gender-neutral bathrooms being a new concept, students have to figure out other ways to be comfortable in the bathrooms on campus. Sociology instructor Rebecca Hensley believes that there are alternative options available to transgender students currently attending the university. “Until Southeastern makes some kind of transition, something students could do to make sure that everyone feels comfortable would be to make a list of bathrooms on campus that

daughters. “I’m a mother of a four year old son and sometimes I feel like people are staring,” said SohrPreston. “It would just be easier for families and people with disabilities if there were genderneutral bathrooms.” Certain laws require ramps to be built in areas where there are not necessarily any disabled people. Settembrino believes that gender-neutral bathrooms have the same principle behind them. “Not to say that transgender people are disabled, but just like people with disabilities, transgender people require different accommodations that

are accessible to both genders and make that information public for students,” said Hensley. According to Southeastern’s Executive Director of Public and Governmental Affairs Erin Cowser, the university is not currently looking to make any changes to current bathrooms. “At present, Southeastern’s restroom offerings are per the codes and standards outlined in state building and plumbing codes,” said Cowser. However, organizations such as StandOUT are hoping to see gender-neutral bathrooms make their way to the university in the near future.

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Prolife activist Abby Johnson made an appearance on campus to speak of her involvement with Planned Parenthood and the truth about it, leaving attendees with the charge of actively standing up for the prolife movement. On Thursday evening, Johnson was invited to speak at the 29th Annual Fundraiser Banquet for Restoration House hosted by Southeastern Students for Life. The banquet was hosted in the Student Union Ballroom with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Before the doors opened, the student organization Students for Life had the opportunity to sit down with Johnson and ask her personal questions about her life, involvement with Planned Parenthood, as well as the way in which students can further the cause for prolife activism. This was a chance for the members of the organization to have the privilege of hearing a story from a prolife activist who has a different background than most, as well as have a boost of confidence in continuing their efforts to further prolife efforts. “It was an honor to have Abby come to Southeastern,” said senior occupational safety, health and environment major and former president of Southeastern Students for Life Keaton Northington. “She has a unique background with going around to different universities and different locations; getting to meet other people outside the prolife movement as well as her experience with Planned Parenthood and conversion into the prolife movement. I think getting her view and her mindset is very beneficial. I know for me personally after a while you’re tabling, you’re a part of the organization, it’s sometimes hard to see any changes get done and then to have someone else come through and say, ‘Look, this is my experience. This is what happened. It does make a change.’ It’s very encouraging now to stay and work with the organization and the movement.” Johnson spoke of the background of her family as well as how she was “pulled” into Planned Parenthood. Some of the accomplishments Johnson had received a few months prior to Johnson leaving Planned Parenthood was receiving Employee of the Year as well as attending a Gala Banquet in which she had the opportunity to sit at the same table

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new survey finds that a quarter of undergraduate women at more than two dozen universities say they experienced unwanted sexual contact at some point during their college career. The survey by the Association of American Universities comes

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Students for Life were able to personally meet with keynote speaker for the 29th Annual Fundraiser Banquet for Restoration House Abby Johnson. The organization was able to ask questions they had before Abby Johnson spoke in front of a full ballroom. with Clinton. In having have a banquet dinner with Clinton, Johnson would accept performing an aborrtion during the third trimester. Johnson would then leave Planned Parenthood and become a prolife activist after helping a guest physician at her place of employment perform an abortion using an ultrasound. The abortion was performed on a 13 week old baby. One audience member was extremely pleased to hear the background information of Planned Parenthood and hopes to utilize this information in future discussion. “I did learn more about the perception in the establishment of Planned Parenthood and its association of why they do what they do, it is a business focused on their gains, their profits, regardless of the cost to the students and I wish they were aware of that,” said junior management major Daniel Gruner. “I feel that I’m better educated to speak with those people and understand where they are coming from and that the conversation will be more productive afterwards.” Johnson wanted the audience to know that saving only one life, even if no other life is saved, one life is worth it. Her goal is to see a day in which every life is cared for, from conception to death.

attendees went to see Johnson in support of Restoration House because of the choices their mother had at a time when they could have been aborted. “I have been a supporter of Restoration House for a while now and I have a personal attachment to it because my mom was a teenage pregnancy and was faced with the option of abortion and chose not to go that route,” said Ponchatoula resident Dawn Forshag-Cazedessus. “I celebrate life through the Restoration House and being one that is there. It is just an annual thing I do.” Students for Life also wish to let the university know that options are available no matter life’s circumstances. “We are here for them,” said Northington. “The university doesn’t come across as being very open to those in certain types of situations, which I believe is an issue. I believe that benefiting this organization, promotiong prolife to the women who are in certain crisis pregnancies, to be able to help them and provide resources, I think the faculty promoting that would be very helpful.” Restoration House is one of the local providers that Northington speaks of being available for the university students, and to learn more about Restoration House, visit resthse.org. Visit lionsroarnews.com for the full story.

at a time of heightened public awareness and increased scrutiny of what schools are doing to combat sexual assault on campus. More than 150,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students at the organization’s member schools participated.

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