The Lion's Roar 09/11/2018

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Hammond, LA

Happy Birthday

PRAKRITI ADHIKARI Staff Reporter

Since its establishment as Hammond Junior College in 1925, the university has undergone numerous evolutions.

The two-year co-educational system that offered undergraduate degrees in arts and sciences became Southeastern Louisiana College in 1928. The university that now has 14,308 students enrolled in fall 2017 with 247 students representing 50 different countries went through many levels of improvement to be what it is now.

After a few years of being a college, the State Board of Education authorized a fouryear curriculum in 1937 in liberal arts, teacher education, business administration, music, social sciences and physical education and provided its first baccalaureate degrees in 1939. Master’s degrees have been offered since 1960.

To better suit these new milestones, the infrastructure of the university began to grow as well. McGehee Hall was constructed after the state bond issue provided for the construction. After the end of World War II, the school had to construct more classrooms, a student union, a cafeteria, a health center, dormitories, apartments for married students and many surplus temporary buildings donated by the federal government.

Some buildings on campus have quite the history. While McGehee was constructed in 1934, D Vickers Hall came into existence in the early 1970s, and Fayard Hall was completed in 2001. Several changes were The university celebrates its 93rd birthday this year. The institution began as Hammond Junior made throughout all these years to make the College in 1925 and has grown through the years to its current state. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar campus what it is today.

Different parts of the campus have their

Southeastern

Marvin Yates ANNIE GOODMAN Editor-in-Chief

After three decades of teaching, consulting and academic administrative experience, Dr. Marvin Yates

Homecoming elections. . . .pg. 6

Austin George has turned his talent of cleaning animal heads into a hobby. He posts pictures of his skulls on his Instagram page. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar JACOB SUMMERVILLE Staff Reporter

The Lions have an 0-2 record following their loss to LSU. However, the defense only allowed one touchdown in the second half of the game. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar

Staff Reporter

The last time the Lions played Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge was in 1949 where they lost 48-7. On Sept. 8, history repeated itself when the Lions lost to the LSU Tigers 31-0.

Frank Scelfo, head coach, listed some of the reasons that contributed to the team’s loss.

“False starts, pre-snap penalties, snapping the ball at the wrong time, dropping balls,” said Scelfo. “If we eliminated the things that we can eliminate and take care of the things that we can take care of, then we would’ve put a much better show out there on the field. That’s not what I plan on when I go out there to play. I don’t care where I’m playing and who I’m playing.”

After making it into the red zone multiple times, Chason Virgil, a junior quarterback, explained the annoyance of facing turnovers each time.

“It’s very frustrating you know, but in the midst of the game, you’ve just got to put your head down and just keep pushing,” said Virgil.

“Hopefully, you’re just looking to get in the end zone, but it didn’t happen tonight. We’ve just got to go back to the drawing board and clean up some things, work on our rhythm on offense.”

Although the Lions did not score, there were some improvements from the last game. Scelfo talked about the job well done by the defensive pressure.

“I thought we did a good job on the back end, covering some receivers and matching some route concepts that force him to hold onto the football,” said Scelfo. “So, I thought we did a good job on the pressure on the quarterback, which we got some sacks. We got none last week.”

Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, a sophomore linebacker, agreed with Scelfo’s comment.

“The quarterback was holding the ball for a long time,” said Adeyemi-Berglund. “I know our defense did a great job holding them in coverage.”

On the offensive side, Scelfo complimented

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While some people choose to collect items such as stamps, coins or memorabilia, this student takes interest in cleaning and preserving the skulls of deceased animals.

Featured on the “Humans of Southeastern” Instagram page, Austin George, a senior general studies major, has a huge collection of skulls and other animal remains. He currently has over 320 species of animals’ skulls, and he shared some of the other items he collects.

“I have shark jaws, insects, fossils, sea shells,” said George.

“I have a monkey’s entire organ system in a jar.”

George shared that his dad, a biologist, was one of his influences for starting his collection eight years ago. George has also learned taxidermy from his dad, but stated that he prefers skulls since he finds taxidermy to be a more difficult skill.

“It’s a long hard process to do taxidermy, but I’ve done a few small ones,” said George. “I’ve done a rat and an iguana.”

George explained how and where he gets his raw material.

“I could say that I probably have a different person on every continent except Antarctica I can talk to and get stuff from, and

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and governmental affairs. “I can’t remember a time passing him in the hallway when he didn’t have a joke to crack and a smile on his face.”

Yates once worked for the United Negro College Fund as the vice president where he was responsible for multiple scholarship programs.

Though a native of Memphis, Tennessee, Yates gave his all to Louisiana higher education since 1962.

The Lion Nation will be mourning the loss of such a devoted soul.

Downfall of the lions in Death Valley

JACOB SUMMERVILLE

Haunted house casting. . . . pg. 2

From head to skull

Mourning Dr. Yates was appointed as the vice president for student affairs in 2005.

Although Dr. Eric Summers has since taken over this role at the university, Yates’ memory still rings on.

On Sept. 6, the Bereavement Committee sent out a notice of Yates’ death. Yates passed on Sept. 4, 2018 at the age of 74. Funeral services were held on Sept. 8 at the Hall Davis & Sons Funeral Home.

“Dr. Yates was the kind of colleague who made coming to work fun,” said Erin Cowser, executive director of public

own stories. The friendship circle carries one. It is believed that any couples that kiss beneath the tree will one day get married.

Erin Cowser, executive director of public and governmental affairs, shared how the story about the Friendship Oak came to be.

“It’s my understanding that Campbell Hall was originally the female dormitory on campus,” said Cowser. “When gentleman suitors would drop off their dates. They would often linger under the branches of the tree across the way as they said their goodbyes.

It’s legend that any couples who kiss beneath the boughs of Friendship Oak will one day marry. So, be careful who you kiss there.”

The university has had a steady growth, recovering after a disaster occurred in 2005.

Hurricane Katrina hit southeast Louisiana on Aug. 29, six days after the semester began.

Although the university did not face many structural damages, many student sand staffs were displaced, and the university played a significant role to provide them shelter.

However, in spite of Katrina, the university had again enrolled a record number of 16,068 students.

Regardless of the holdups, the university continues to become a source of education for thousands of students from various parts of the country and the world. The university has an area of 363 acres and over 68,000 alumni.

Cowser shared what makes the university unique.

“We are devoted to academic excellence within a caring environment,” said Cowser.

“Student success is central to every decision made on this campus so that once they graduate, our students can contribute to the success of our region, state and society as a whole.”

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they’re usually just the byproduct of humans,” said George.

“Somebody hunts something, and they don’t want the head. So, I get it. We usually get stuff that dies in zoos or in wildlife parks.”

Since some of his heads are shipped internationally, George shared a struggle that he faces in the buying process.

“You can’t just get the animal you want,” said George. “A lot of animals require a lot of paperwork, especially if you’re buying out of the country. You’ve got to get all these permits and stuff. So, it gets expensive.”

George gets the heads shipped to him in the mail frozen, and he explained how the heads are cleaned.

“I use beetles, they’re called Dermestid beetles, and I get the skull, and I skin it out,” said George. “The beetles will clean it. Then, I’ll stick it in peroxide and ammonia to get all the oil and make it white.”

George does not use chemicals other than peroxide and ammonia to clean the skulls. He clarified this because some people assume that he uses bleach to get the skull white. He explained why using bleach is a mistake.

“What it does is it dries out the bone, and it takes out all the calcium,” said George. “It just

see SKULL CLEANER, pg. 8

Relaxing and crafting

Students can relax during the week by creating art. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar JACOB SUMMERVILLE Staff Reporter

From coloring to ceramics, creating crafts can bring joy to students’ busy schedules.

In an article published by the Cleveland Clinic, Scott Bea, clinical psychologist, shared how simply coloring positively affects the brain.

“Adult coloring requires modest attention focused outside of self-awareness,” said Bea. “It is a simple activity that takes us outside ourselves.”

The university offers a variety of art courses that non-art majors can benefit from mentally.

Dennis Sipiorski, a professor of ceramics, discussed how making pottery requires students to use

see CALMING CRAFT, pg. 8

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Students who want to contribute to a “horror”ble experience can become volunteers for the Campus Activities Board’s second annual haunted house.

CAB is looking to recruit lead actors, secondary actors, makeup artists, prop creators and event staff.

Lead actors will have speaking roles while secondary actors will not. Masks and makeup will be provided. Those who apply to be a makeup artist The university boasts numerous professors with years of experience in the communication field such as Cheryl Settoon, instructor of communication, as a reporter must provide their own makeup and producer at stations such as CBN. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR and arrive to the event two hours before its opening. Prop creators PRAKRITI ADHIKARI multicultural, multilingual, and offers courses focused in students’ ethical concern but it is without a STAFF REPORTER multi-dialect experience,” said particular areas of interest,” said doubt the most thrilling area when Harrison. “Students have access Harrison. “Students can graduate something big is going right or Of the various departments on to internships and service learning with a competitive edge for wrong. Both are darn thrilling.”

The Southeastern Channel campus offering degree programs opportunities that ensure they securing careers in broadcast, journalism, television, radio, 90.9 FM KSLU offers students to students, the Department of are real-world ready in either public relations, organizational instruction and training through Languages and Communications communication and/or foreign communication, and public hands-on experience to make offers a curriculum in a range languages. The languages and speaking-intensive careers like career in radio, television and of areas like interpersonal communication department boasts training and development or video production. communication, direction and award winning faculty and many Burns suggested students to production, public relations and endowed professorships. The speech education. The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to make use of the facilities provided digital communications among faculty have also won numerous choose courses that reflect their by the department. others.

President’s Awards for teaching, “Do you want to be a hip DJ?” interests.” research and service.”

Dr. Lucia Harrison, head for said Burns.

“Go apply at KSLU. Professor of Language and Harrison, who joined the the Department of Languages Want to run a camera? Go to the Communications Joseph Burns, university in 1996, talked about and Communications, thinks the Southeastern Channel. You’re in who joined the university in 1999 how television news personality experience-centered curriculum college.

Avail yourself to it all.” after having worked as a DJ for 12 Robin Roberts started her used to prepare students for the The department also offers years, feels media is what makes broadcast career at KSLU. She workforce makes the department degrees in foreign languages like the department special. said that the department offers special.

Spanish, French, German, Italian opportunities for any student “We are the keepers of that “Faculty is made up of key.” Said Burns. “Working in and Latin, and study abroad professionals who have experience interested in the area.

“For students interested in media is difficult, time-consuming programs to Spain, Italy, Canada and maintain relationships in Communication, the department and often throws you into a big and England. the industry or offer an excellent

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Office of Enrollment Reconnect Sustainability Services fee is $25, which must be paid to The final day to apply for the Controller’s Office at the North graduation for the “Fall 2018 Campus Financial Aid Building Organization Commencement” is Monday, Sept. prior to completing the graduation 17, 2018. Graduation application and payment deadlines will be strictly enforced. Students who do not submit the fee and application

by Sept. 17 will not be considered a degree candidate for the Fall 2018 term. The late application

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The graduation application for the “Spring 2019 Commencement” is now open.

Visit www.southeastern.edu/ applyforgraduation for information regarding graduation application, deadlines and fees.

Southeastern Accounting Society The Southeastern Accounting Society is open to all business majors. Our meetings will be on Sept. 4 and 18, Oct. 2, 16 and 30, and Nov. 13 and 27 at 5:30 p.m.

in Garrett Hall Room 36. For any questions, please contact Krystal Waddell, president, at krystal.waddell@selu.edu.

Hope to see you there.

will meet from Oct. 26-28. Those interested must inform CAB of their availability before 5 p.m. on Oct. 18. Event staff are in charge of helping the evenings run smoothly.

This year, the haunted house will be hosted from Oct. 29-31 from 4-10 p.m.

In addition to the event extension, Alyssa Arceneaux, a graduate assistant for CAB, shared another major change to this year’s haunted house.

“We are also using tickets to guarantee at least 300 students per night get to go through the haunted house,” said Arceneaux.

The application for volunteers can be found online at www. southeastern.edu/cab.

Reconnect is having its first Instagram page reconnect_selu Farmer’s Market of the semester. or our Facebook page Reconnect All faculty, students and friends Sustainability Organization. are welcome to come out and see all of Hammond’s local vendors and community. This event will Advanced Telecom, the local, be happening in front of the War trusted telecom business that Memorial Student Union on Sept. provides superior value to clients 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors is now offering internships. Option to be paid hourly plus commission, will be selling pies, produce, jams, residual income, or straight cookies, coffee, soaps, jewelry and commission. Flexible hours, partmuch more, all with the soothing time work or full-time. Advanced music of our local Hammond Telecom only hires the best, seeking musicians. Follow us at our confident, conscientious, and highly motivated individuals.

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Vegetarianism and a healthy diet

I have been a vegetarian almost all my life. I ate meat until the age of six or seven, but I faintly remember giving it up as I neither liked the smell when my father cooked meat, nor the taste of it. Since my mother has neither tasted meat nor cooked it her entire life, my father cooks meat only for himself. It was never my Prakriti Adhikari conscious decision to become Staff Reporter a vegetarian. I just happened to be one. In fact, I am not even a strict vegetarian. I am considered an ovo-lacto vegetarian as I eat dairy products and eggs. I am completely aware that human beings survived because of their omnivorous style of eating.

However, with all the adaptations we have done since the time we came into existence, it would be a good decision, as the most intelligent species, to move towards a vegetarian diet to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Growing up in a community with a lot of vegetarians, I never really had a problem. I do hear a lot of comments including, “You are missing a lot of things in life,” “What do you eat if not meat?” and some like “You should eat meat to gain some weight.” I get the last one less often now than I did in Nepal. But, I always had plenty of options back in my hometown.

As I came to the United States, I have realized that there are fewer options for a vegetarian, especially on our campus. Some of the few options for lunch on campus include vegetarian pizza, a veggie burger at subway, fries and

waffles, cheese quesadilla and egg rolls.

According to vegeteraintimes.com, only 3.2 percent of the country’s population follows a vegetarian diet, which makes up about 7.3 million people all across the country. While the non-vegetarian community might not realize this, there are minimal options for those who do not eat meat. Restaurants offer only few items for those who would not like meat in their diet.

This means that we can decide faster on what we want to order whenever we go out to eat. It is also one of the reasons I prefer dining at home.

As a student, I have found a way to cope with this problem of mine. I usually manage to have a heavy breakfast from home before I come for my class so I can get a lighter lunch on campus.

I eat more fruits and nuts, and my dinner usually has rice and vegetables. Beans and eggs are the most important part of my diet.

Even though it is harder to practice vegetarianism, it is definitely healthier. The diet with low saturated fat and high fiber content significantly reduces the risk of cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes as they avoid animal fat linked to cancer. According to the study done

by Harvard Medical School, vegetarians are “likely to have lower LDL, bad cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and lower body mass index, BMI, all of which are associated with longevity and a reduced risk for many chronic diseases.”

The article further explained how vegetarians were, on average, 25 percent less likely to die of heart diseases. With life threatening diseases on the rise all over the world killing thousands of

Vegetarians may find it harder to find eating options, but a vegetarian diet may consist of fruits, nuts, rice, vegetables, beans and eggs. The diet may also bring health benefits such as the high fiber content. Prakriti Adhikari/The Lion’s Roar men and women, vegetarianism is definitely a better practice. I do not mean that people should stop eating meat, but other food items should also be equally devoured.

Among many other life lessons, one thing I have learned is to compromise, and my practice of avoiding meat definitely needs it the most.

However, I am happy with what I choose to eat, especially knowing that it is good for my health.

Even though I may have to be quiet while my friends have discussions about chicken tikkas, kebabs, wings, barbecue and whatnot, I think

about the great people like Buddha, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein and Mahatma Gandhi.

If these people thought it was a good practice, there is definitely a reason for that.

As Einstein said, “Nothing will benefit health and increase the chances of survival of life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet,” I am glad that through my compromises and adjustments, even though a teeny, tiny part, I am still contributing to the survival of our race.

SPEAK OUT

How have you ever struggled with body image?

“Yes, I have struggled with my body image because most of my friends, they have curves, hips and back side, and I feel like I am a skateboard.”

Sha’Kira Reynolds Freshman, English Education “Mainly my thing was I started balding when I was in high school. I always had a problem with that, kind of felt subconscious with that.

I shaved my head, and I think I look good.”

Edward Ducre Jr Sophomore, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment “Body image wise, mainly my height at first. I am like 5’6.’’ I am not that tall, so I wish like I was taller. But, I am fine with everything else.”

Nathanael Nelson Freshman, Athletic Training

More than one way to look good Imagine a guy with a perfect smile, a perfect body, a perfect height and a perfect life.

If you are like me, the stereotypical vision is someone who has pearly Jacob Summerville white teeth Staff Reporter with a straight smile. You are thinking of someone who is about 6’ 2,” 190 lbs, smiling a lot in public, and earns more money in a month than most of us will make in the next five years.

Other than actors and actresses, professional athletes, people who sell fitness programs, or a combination of those three, almost no one fits the criteria listed above.

The ideals of a perfect body must come to an end. It is often accepted that a media-generated perfect physique will serve as a remedy for every aspect of the person’s life. This is beyond incorrect, and people without the “perfect body image” are fine without it.

Yes, people who exercise experience physical strengthening and stress relief. But, what is not included in the protein package are the mental, financial and emotional supports. Some people

become a bit too proud with themselves and boastful about their body. People who post constantly about their gleaming physique come off as boring and obnoxious.

Additionally, the time and money that’s invested in fitness and nutrition is absurd when it comes to gym memberships, protein powder, and eating a ton of organic foods daily. From the athletic people I know in high school and college, most rely heavily on their parents and relatives to finance their lifestyle, which can turn into a burden.

Even if someone is considered fit by many people, that person can still have insecurities about themselves. Fitness can decrease someone’s insecurities, but everyone has a characteristic that they wish they could change.

Besides, at what point does someone reach this “perfect body image?”

Some could say that being very overweight is not a good “body image”, but that does not mean it is not a good “person image.”

Overweight people are often depicted as greedy and lazy. This correlation is as inaccurate as the “fitness equals perfection” model discussed above.

And for those who try to promote exercise to an overweight friend, the idea is well meant in theory, but can come off as pretentious. It could suggest that the friend is not good enough and has to change to become “better.”

Besides, all those exercise programs that promise fast results in a couple of months can be a blow to someone’s ego whenever they are not in “perfect” shape by the end of the program. The expectations and fitness levels needed to finish a 45-minute workout almost every day for people who have not worked out in months are unrealistic. Ultimately, the thought of becoming a fitness guru within a couple of months is discouraging and misleading.

To add on, some people have always been bigger than average, and they have come to terms with it over the course of their life.

Suggesting a lifestyle change would be pointless, not because they are ignorant, but because they are content.

This same argument applies to underweight people as well. Some people are just naturally thin and do not gain weight easily. Telling someone that they should eat more is not the cure to this lack of an issue.

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I have had my rant now, but you may wonder, “What do you consider a perfect body, guy in the newspaper?”

It is simple: the acknowledgment and acceptance of flaws shapes a perfect body.

I know my hair will not always be a radiant orange. I know my schedule will not always allow me to maintain a healthy diet. I know my eyesight will not always be 20/20. I know my cognitive skills will not always be as sharp as they are today.

This thought process, to me, shapes the perfect body image. It is rarely a physical process, but a mental one. Knowing that I can better myself is important, but I would rather put others before myself than force time into my schedule only to reward myself.

I do exercise, but not before my schoolwork, job work and other extracurricular activities and duties are completed. Even then, I will watch Netflix or YouTube if I’m tired.

At the end of the day, if everyone’s sole goal is to strive for the same “perfect look” that I talked about, most would fail terribly, and everyone would be depressed and bored with each other.

“Yes, I have. I always struggled with body image because I always perceived that I should be skinnier than what I am because I am pretty overweight for my height.”

Cynthia Morgan Sophomore, Social Work “When I was younger, I used to be fat-ish and chubby, and it was kind of hard trying to transition from then to now.”

Aaron Simon Freshman, English

“I have struggled with body image insofar as I have wished we could talk about other things and not be held back by our minor differences.”

Geoffrey Bostwick Freshman, Psychology “I struggled with gaining weight, and I don’t like how skinny I look.”

M’Ya Dalton Sophomore, Nursing

“I don’t really care about how people think I look. I am happy with the skin that I am in.

People say what they want to say, but at the end of the day, you should love yourself.”

Arnold Strawder Jr. Sophomore, Kinesiology

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Getting to know the faculty Jeffrey Wright, department head of music and performing arts ZACHARY ARAKI Though new to the university, Dr. Jeffrey Wright, department head of music and performing arts, carries with him a passion for music and a plan for the department.

Wright joined the faculty in July. He previously served as the department head at Indiana University South Bend. Having lived in Michigan, Arizona, Indiana and North Carolina, Wright is no stranger to a change of scenery.

“I like experiencing different regional cultures of the United States, and one of my first memories here is probably my second week on campus, I had to work a summer orientation,” said Wright. “The student orientation leaders started writing Louisiana words on the board and asking me to pronounce them to see how close or how far I was from the correct pronunciation.”

Wright’s entrance to music began in fourth grade when he joined his school’s orchestra. By sixth grade, he took up the classical bass as the only student tall enough for the instrument, and it remains his string of choice.

Wright said, “We would play something in orchestra, and I would rush out to the CD store at the time because it was before iTunes and MP3s, and buy professional recordings of these pieces to hear different interpretations of them, and I just really fell in love with orchestral music.”

Though Wright started his undergraduate years as a music education major, music history enchanted him as he changed career paths.

Wright recalled how listening to a musical piece in his introduction to music course can evoke a response from him

despite hearing it a thousand times.

“I know it by heart, and it got to a special climatic part in class, and I got goosebumps because it was just to me such a powerful musical moment,” said Wright. “No matter how many times I listen to it, and I know it’s coming, music still has this ability to elicit joy and excitement in me, and it’s just what I really love about music.”

Wright believes every genre of music can equally resonate with a person whether it is classical, electronic dance music, hiphop, country or rhythm and blues.

To Wright, the position of department head allows him a greater ability to influence students.

“As a music history professor, I could impact and influence and hopefully better a relatively small group of students,” said Wright. “I taught my courses every semester, and that was the scope of my reach. But as a department head, I can more effectively serve all of the music students and all of the students on the Southeastern campus.”

Wright welcomes all students through the doors of the Pottle Music Building that he hopes to make a performing arts beacon for the community. Students do not have to declare a music major or dance studies concentration to be involved in the department whether it is as a spectator or performer.

Though Wright focuses more on research and publications, he remains active with the performance side of music.

Wright said, “Sometimes those of us that are more academic researchers of music forget about the performance aspect because other things occupy our interest, but I think it’s really important to keep that connection that almost universally is what drew all of us to music to begin with. I don’t know if there’s anybody who

Theatre set to scare students

When a staircase becomes a stage

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The university theatre program is preparing to present the first play of the season.

“Dracula” will be performed in the Vonnie Borden Theatre from Tuesday, Sept. 25 to Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

James “Jim” Winter, associate professor of acting and directing, is excited to produce a scary play.

“Well, there aren’t that many scary plays out there, like genuinely scary plays,” said Winter. “So, it’s exciting to direct and produce a scary play, and we thought, OK, even though it is the end of September, people are getting in the mood for Halloween and the month of October. I think that’s special.”

The actors have been practicing for the play since they were cast on Aug. 16, 2018.

Taylor Bennett, a senior English major, is playing one of the main characters in the play.

Bennett shared the challenges she had during the preparation.

“It’s a lot of prep physically,” said Bennett. “I have not done something as physical as this before, and there is an accent challenge in there too. So, that’s also different.”

According to Winter, the play will be presented from a female perspective.

“In the classic story, the women are generally the victims, and that is not the case in this production,” said Winter.

Jordin Jones, a junior art major, is playing one of the

brides of Dracula. Jones feels that even though the gender is reversed, it does not bring major changes to the play.

“The only difference is the gender,” said Jones. “It does not change the play at all or even my character. I think it makes the play even better.”

“Dracula” was different for Bennett as she had to understand the character to portray the feelings properly.

“It’s probably my most character heavy research role,” said Bennett. “I really had to understand the character and understand the relationships of the character in order to find out where she fits in the show.

So, that’s probably the biggest difference.”

Winter shared that he enjoyed writing the adaptation, which is different from what the public would expect.

“It was fun ‘cause I got to take the story I grew up with and sort of turned it into something new and different for me and for our audience,” said Winter.

“It’s not the ‘Dracula’ you are used to seeing.”

Colin Ross, a senior art major, feels the play to be the most dramatic among all he has been in. Ross shared why he feels students should see the play.

“This is gonna be a really stunning show I think even just visually,” said Ross. “Our sound designers have put on a lot of work making the audio, the soundscape of the show.

So, it’s gonna be a full on experience beyond what I have seen here.”

Ameal Cameron, an alumnus, publicized his new album through his performance at the Hammond Regional Arts Center. JACOB SUMMERVILLE/THE LION’S ROAR

JACOB SUMMERVILLE STAFF REPORTER

Live performances, beverages and an intimate atmosphere have attracted Hammond’s residents to the Hammond Regional Arts

Center for the past three months.

The HRAC’s most recent series entitled “Playing the Staircase” has featured local musicians on the last Friday of each month since this past June. Maureen Joyce, executive director of the HRAC, said that the board that reached out to local musicians was “looking for originality, looking for diversity within their genre and sound, and a certain level of musicianship.”

Their latest performer was Ameal Cameron who showcased his talent on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. He performed songs from his premiere album “Ameal For 2” along with a couple of cover songs.

Graduating from the university last fall with a degree in art, Cameron shared that he embraced his niche for music while in his high school choir.

“People started liking me then, so that’s when I started,” said Cameron. “I picked up guitar, and I started honing my

Dr. Jeffrey Wright, department head of music and performing arts, poses with his classical bass. Wright started playing the instrument in sixth grade as the only one in his class tall enough to play it. ZACHARY ARAKI/THE LION’S ROAR read a book about music, and that’s what made them passionate about music. It’s listening and performing music that really ignites that passion.”

craft.”

Cameron said that creating his album was unique since he was the only one involved in its creation.

“I did it all myself: production, recording, mixing, singing, guitar, all the instruments,” said Cameron.

“So, that was fun.”

Stemming from his music production experience, Cameron stated that he wants to mold his career around music.

“I would like to become a recording artist and make a living through music,” said Cameron. “I definitely see myself in the future doing this.”

Cameron described the first track of his album, “Dear Someone,” as one of his loneliest songs.

“At that time, I was feeling really sad, almost depressed,” said Cameron. “I didn’t feel like I had friends.”

Cameron shared that his parents and friends have been a support system during his performances. He said that they travel between Hammond and

Baton Rouge to see him play live. Cameron has performed in New Orleans a couple of times as well.

Cameron explained how he liked the atmosphere of the HRAC since he feels his music is more acknowledged.

“I appreciate that people come to listen because I sing at a lot of restaurants and bars,” said Cameron. “So, it’s like you’re background noise.

Having people actually pay attention is great.”

Currently, Cameron shared his music on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube.

Although “Playing the Staircase” is halfway through its six-month run, Joyce thinks the future of this series will be a bright one.

“The board decided to try it out for six months and see what it would be like, and I think it’s going to be a success,” said Joyce. “We haven’t officially met yet, but I think we’re going to vote to book another six months.”

Brewing to the nines: Local breweries coming together for annual festival JENNIFER DETTWILLER STAFF REPORTER

The Hammond Regional Arts Center will bring together local breweries for their 9th annual “Brews Arts Festival.”

Since this year is the ninth year of the festival, the theme will be “Brewing to the Nines.”

Tara Bennett, media coordinator for HRAC, discussed the signature fundraiser.

“This annual tasting event is designed to support HRAC’s important work in the community while promoting an appreciation of craft beer,” said Bennett. “A ticket to the festival includes access to samples of beer from local craft brewers. New to this year will be added food pairings from local restaurants.”

The night will be set to emphasize local breweries and their signature selections that will be matched with corresponding food pairings for guests’ enjoyment. According to Bennett, the participating restaurants include Mojito’s Bistro, Tacos & Beer Hammond, Our Mom’s Restaurant and Bar, Le Saigon Hammond, Blackened Brew and Unique Events by T. Nichols.

People who decide to come out are in for a treat.

“Anyone who enjoys having a good time can look forward to sampling new brews they may have never tried before, or rediscover old favorites in a new way with the added food pairings,” said Bennett. “Also, with the demonstrations, vendors and music, it’s a perfect time for a Friday night.”

see BREWS ARTS FESTIVAL, pg. 5

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A safe place to play in the Zemurray Park ZACHARY ARAKI A&E Editor

Dog owners can find a community as well as an area for their dogs to socialize and exercise at Zemurray Park.

Constructed in 2013, the dog park is located near the back of Zemurray Park. Dogs can play off leash in the fenced-off area, divided into a part for small dogs and another for large dogs.

Nancy and Mike Dehnel, dog owners, head to the park with their three dogs about four or five times a week.

“We bring our dogs here, let them run for about an hour, and go home, and they all go to sleep,” said Nancy Dehnel. “It’s very nice. It’s great exercise for them.”

Besides exercise and socialization for the dogs, the park has brought together a community of dog owners.

“I feel like not only have I met some really nice, interesting people, but the dogs alone, you get to see all different size, shapes, breeds,” said Jennifer Giannobile, a dog owner. “The community has a really good group.”

Giannobile worked with other dog owners to make the Facebook page Zemurray Dog Park Pack to create an outreach and support group for dog owners. Since its creation in May, the page has gathered over 120 members.

Giannobile said, “It’s a good source for us to give each other tips on what happens if you get into a dog fight, how to break up a dog fight, different issues with dogs as far as health and nutrition and skin rashes and what to use and how to prevent that and training.”

The group approached the mayor about their plans for improvements to the dog park.

“It’s a pretty slow process,” said Giannobile. “We basically presented a proposal to the mayor and sat down with him and told him some things we were really interested in possibly getting because we’ve been to several other parks all around like Baton Rouge, Mandeville, Covington, and everybody seems to have really nice parks.”

Potential improvements include more benches, agility equipment, water stations and a land expansion. Charles

Borchers, grants manager for the City of Hammond, works with the dog owners and other departments to implement such improvements. Currently, grant applications have been submitted, and Borchers is working to secure potential funders. While they are looking to improve the dog park, Borchers feels the park has a sizable land.

“What I find is it’s deceptive,” said Borchers. “When you’re on the ring road driving in front of it, it doesn’t look that big, but I think when you actually

get out, step into the dog park, everyone that walked over was So, just come out and see us and particularly the large dog park like, ‘Oh, wow, I didn’t even help support us.” area, you realize there’s actually know you all had a dog park.’ a lot of room for dogs to run.”

Borchers encouraged anyone with ideas for improving the dog park to contact him at 985277-5647 or borchers_cw@ hammond.org.

Giannobile hopes to increase awareness of the dog park.

“A lot of people don’t really know it’s here,” said Giannobile.

“People have been living here for many years. We just recently had a spot at ‘Hot August Night,’ and that was really nice, and

Left, Sansa, a German shepherd, plays in the large dog area of Zemurray Park. Right, Timothy Robb helps his dog Quasar, a corgie, cool down from the heat in a pool at the dog park. Zachary Araki/The Lion’s Roar

Different organizations for every musical desire JACOB SUMMERVILLE

musicians, but have also crafted lifelong memories. pieces together in a variety of genres.

Sara Cage, a senior music major, shared her experience from her Staff Reporter Kaylin Guillory, a senior music major, is currently involved in the first performance at the university.

Women’s Chorale. She explained that the chorale requires singers to “The very first concert for fall 2015 was entitled ‘Music of the Singing, marching, rehearsing, playing, performing. The music have determination in their practice.

Heart,’” said Cage. “The music touched my heart, and through department offers several organizations that utilize these words in “The singers have to be independent and self-motivated to learn it, I’ve made friends that I will know and love for a lifetime. My their musical endeavors. the music on their own,” said Guillory. “This makes rehearsal more musicianship has grown since joining the Southeastern choir.”

Ensembles are one such option that allow students to perform productive because we can work on things such as blend or musicality One student in particular is currently active in four different music instead of teaching pitches and rhythms.” organizations.

The music department allows non-music majors some A member of the university Wind Symphony, the Jazz Ensemble opportunities to express their talents. and the “Spirit of the Southland” Marching Band, Benjamin Reaux, a Bailey Melancon, a sophomore education major, is a member of senior music major, also serves as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia’s fraternity the university’s Concert Choir and was a member of the Women’s education officer. He shared how the fraternity has impacted him.

Chorale for the past two semesters. She shared how performing in “Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia has given me a devotion to my craft and an ensemble brings several people together to accomplish one task. the power to affect the lives of others through music,” said Reaux.

“Whether that is with our voices or with an instrument, we still Reaux said that Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia’s “56th National come together and make music as we love to,” said Melancon.

Convention” allowed him to connect with fraternity members across “Being in an ensemble allows you to focus on different aspects of a the nation.

He also shared his musical talent at the convention. piece, like all the harmonies intertwining with the melody.”

“I auditioned for and was selected to perform in the national With a plethora of music genres, the challenge to perform a piece fraternity’s premiere jazz ensemble, the 1898 Jazz Orchestra with the well can hang over some performers. famous jazz trombonist, Andy Martin,” said Reaux.

Melancon stated a challenge she faced this semester.

Whether it’s Greek life, chorales or ensembles, music unifies.

“This fall, we are performing a large variety of pieces from Guillory explained that the chorale is a “transcendental” Norwegian folk songs to emotional Latin, and it is very, very easy to experience. fall behind on a piece, whether it’s the rhythm or the notes or even Guillory said, “I feel like when I join an ensemble, we have a the text itself,” said Melancon. “It’s like our repertoire is one big collective goal to provide an almost unearthly experience for both emotional roller coaster.”

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A day in the life of Ashailee Brailey

For Ashailee Brailey, a senior general studies major, the daily life of a studentathlete requires both constant basketball practice and studying. Zachary Araki/The Lion’s Roar ZACHARY ARAKI A&E Editor

The new Homecoming Court will be announced right after the election that ends on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m. The elected king and queen will replace the previously elected Bryce Carpenter and Mattie Hawkins. Of the elected court, the Homecoming king and queen will be announced during halftime of the Juggling classes, a social life Homecoming game. File Photos/The Lion’s Roar and academics becomes the daily performance for a student-athlete. candidates running for the himself personally with other today, and I have some Ashailee Brailey, a senior PRAKRITI ADHIKARI people. McClinton, on the snacks, homemade popcorns, general studies major, plays as a court.

Staff Reporter Claudio Franc, a senior other hand, also organized some booth props and some guard in women’s basketball. She biological sciences major, events, handed out flyers, and decoration to make it look cute. discussed her preparation on the Voting is now open for is all set to shoulder the uploaded a campaign video on But mostly social media, I think day of home games. the Homecoming elections that’s been playing a big part responsibilities if elected to be her social media.

2018 and will continue until “We’ll have an early morning with everyone’s campaign.”

McClinton was happy with the Homecoming king.

Franc Thursday, Sept 13 at 4:30 p.m. practice, just an hour on the court McClinton wants to and things like that prepping for the Sydnie McClinton, a wants to motivate students to the opportunity to run for the continue volunteering for the elections. be active on campus by being senior biological sciences game,” said Brailey. “We’ll have a McClinton said, “When school after the elections. major, is running for the Homecoming king. team breakfast, and then they let us “I know that as a go back to our apartments and get Franc said, “Throughout the chance presented itself for the Homecoming queen.

McClinton is actively involved my four years at Southeastern, me to be able to run for the homecoming queen I will ready for the game, and then we’ll in various organizations I have been involved in many homecoming elections, I felt definitely have to maintain come back two hours before to on campus including the different ways, and I have seen that with my involvement, my image,” said McClinton. warm up.”

National Association for the a lot of different great things the with my personality, with my “I know that I will represent For days with no home games, Advancement of Colored university has done for me, and connections, I just felt like Southeastern. I know that I practice will start with weights People, Student Government how it has allowed me to grow this was a great way for me will continue to volunteer my followed by an hour film session.

Association, Golden Girls and as a student and as a person and to represent the school, and time back in the university that Then, the team heads to the court Multicultural and International as a leader. I felt that running I would be a great person to made me who I am today. So, for about three hours. According I know it comes with a great to Brailey, her most important Students Affairs. She is excited for the Homecoming elections represent the school.” responsibility, and I am ready preparation right before practice or would be a good way for other Rebecca Armanini, a junior to run for the elections. and willing to live up to that a game is to take a nap. education major, is a candidate people to see that and kind of “I have always had school responsibility.” for the election.

She set up a get motivated to do the same “I’m the type of person that just spirit, and been involved since There will be seven table to promote herself in the thing.” needs sleep to function, and it kind I first attended Southeastern Both McClinton and War Memorial Student Union, members of each gender in the of relaxes me,” said Brailey. “I’ll starting in 2015,” said McClinton. “I knew off the bat, Franc have been promoting where she was accompanied by Homecoming Court selected wake up refreshed and just ready from the current elections. The to play.” even before the school started, themselves for the elections her father and cousin.

“This is the first time I announcement of the elections that this was going to be my mainly through social media.

Brailey utilizes prioritization While also uploading pictures have done an actual physical result will be made immediately and efficient use of her time to choice.” said Rebecca following the close of election balance school and basketball. This There are a total of seven on different social media, Franc campaign,” male candidates and 23 female said that he has been promoting Armanini. “I am doing this on Sept. 31. semester, her classes are online, which allows more flexibility in her schedule.

“With school and stuff, I’ll get my schoolwork done early at the beginning of the week,” said JACOB SUMMERVILLE partnership. He discussed the hopes students will come out to changing experience when Brailey. “That way, if I do have Staff Reporter logistics with the recreational watch the games. you see athletes competing, a game at the end of the week, center last spring.

“It’s something that when especially in a unified capacity I don’t have to worry about my Recreational Sports and “I’ve met with the director they see the excitement and when they’re playing with schoolwork. My schoolwork’s Wellness has joined teams with of the rec, Seth Thomas, and smiles and the high fives, their peers throughout the already been taken care of, and Special Olympics Louisiana to also met with Jason Templet it really lights a flame in community.”

I can just focus on the game or create a unified flag football together, and we kind of you,” said Banos. “It’s a lifeleague. discussed details of possibly Starting on Sept. 19, getting together,” said Banos. students from the university “It kinda took off from there.” and Special Olympic athletes Banos said that Thomas, from the area will participate director of recreational Sports in their first flag football game & Wellness, and Templet, of this season. coordinator of competitive Although this is the league’s sports, were “very supportive first year, LASO has worked and on-board” with the project. with the university before.

The teams will compete Brock Banos, director of health for seven weeks. The first six and unified strategies at LASO, weeks will determine which talked about some of the history teams will compete in the that LASO has created with the championship game and the university. third place game during the “We host our summer seventh week. Banos stated games there every year,” said that the main goal of the Banos. “So, we came back to league is to unify players in a Southeastern in 2001, I believe competitive environment. with our summer games. So, “It partners our athletes we’ve had a relationship for with, we call it ‘unified many years now. We have a partners,’ which are people program that’s called ‘Unify without disabilities,” said Schools,’ and we started a Banos. “They actually play on relationship with that program the same teams together, and with Southeastern about six or they compete together to play. seven years ago.”

They win metals together, and Banos stated that there it’s supposed to be an even are four teams that consist of playing field. It’s meaningful around 15 Special Olympic on both parts. Essentially, it’s athletes and 15 students from Southeastern students serving the university. as our partners.”

LASO has done intramural Banos expressed that LASO sports with other universities is grateful for the partnership throughout the state, but with the university, and that Banos said that the university this league will show what had an opportunity for a good LASO stands for. He also

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practice.”

Being a student-athlete does not restrict Brailey’s diet.

“I eat a lot of McDonald’s,” said Brailey. “I eat a lot of Sonic. I mean, I don’t feel like my diet affects me.

If it did, I would probably take a look at what I ate, but I’m a lover of fast food.”

As pressing as basketball and schoolwork may be, studentathletes may find some downtime.

For Brailey, that includes reality TV like “The Real Housewives” and “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” or her favorite social media platform, Snapchat.

“Sometimes, I just catch myself like, ‘You need to stop with the social media for a sec’ because literally I’m on social media all the time,” said Brailey.

Brailey also likes to knit or spend time with her teammates and roommates Tyler Morrison, a junior guard, and Jaclyn Scholvin, a senior guard.

“We just hang out in the living room and try to take our mind off of basketball because it can be a lot at times,” said Brailey. “We just hang out, talk about our days, and then we go back to our rooms and back at it again the next day in the living room talking about our days.”

Though the life of a studentathlete may be demanding at times, Brailey finds the experience rewarding.

“We also have to handle school and outside life and our sport and just trying to balance all of it,” said Brailey. “It’s crazy, but in the end, it’s something that I wouldn’t trade in the world. Being a studentathlete, we’re not only representing ourselves but also our university, and that’s bigger than us.”

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Last Week in Sports: Volleyball at South Alabama -L 0-3

Soccer at ULM -W 6-0

Volleyball vs Louisiana Tech -L 0-3

Tennis vs Green and Gold Invitational -N - 1st/5

Volleyball vs Mississippi State -L 1-3

Football at LSU -L 0-31

This Week in Sports: Sept. 11

-Volleyball vs. Tulane at 7p.m.

Sept. 14

-Golf: Southland vs McNeese at 7p.m.

Sept. 15

-Cross country LSU Invitational -Football vs. Central Arkansas at 7 p.m.

Sept. 16

-Golf Sam Hall Intercollegiate

Sept. 18

-Volleyball at Southern University at 6 p.m.

Top, the Lions defense stops the Tigers on a play during the first half of the game. Bottom left, Zeke Jenkins, a junior fullback, prays before the game. Bottom right, the offense recovers from the previous play. The university’s match against LSU ended with a 31-0 loss. Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar FOOTBALL

continued from pg. 1 the performance of Lorenzo Nunez, a junior quarterback, stating that he adds an “element, sometimes when offensively, we can’t get the pace-running game going.” He explained what skills Nunez contributes to the team.

“When he’s willing to go back there and play quarterback and running back and receiver and do whatever we ask him to do, I think that’s pretty cool,”

said Scelfo. “That’s indicative of the majority of the football players on our team.”

While he acknowledged the team’s ups and downs last Saturday, Scelfo also complimented LSU’s successful Hail Mary attempt right before halftime.

“Somebody’s got to make that play, and he did,” said Scelfo. “We didn’t make the play. They made the play, but it all started with the protection of the quarterback and then the throw. So, the percentage isn’t

very high on those, but they connected tonight and more power to them.”

Looking past the loss, Scelfo stated that he is ready to prepare the team for the upcoming games.

“We’ll learn from this, we’ll grow from this,” said Scelfo.

“We’ll take a look at the film tonight and tomorrow, and we’ll turn the page and get on to Central Arkansas next Saturday.”

Ready to work out?

JACOB SUMMERVILLE Staff Reporter

The Pennington Student Activity Center is hosting a fitness program for students who are determined to shed the extra pounds this semester. “Lighten Up Lions” allows students to dictate specific health goals they wish to achieve by the end of the six-week period.

Kayla Noll, a graduate assistant at the University Health Center, said that the fitness program allows students to explore several healthy avenues.

“The program allows the participants to choose what workouts they want to participate in,” said Noll. “The participants can choose from walking campus or the indoor track with us to attending any classes that the rec has to offer.

However, the participants are not limited to these options.”

While this program requires a lot of physical work, there are other forms of work needed. Noll discussed some requirements needed in the program. “’Lighten Up Lions’ also

Students can sign up for a fitness program next semester with the rec center.

The dates for next semester are currently being decided. Courtesy of Ashley Richardson requires the participants to complete a fitness assessment before and after the program to track the participants’ progress,” said Noll. “Also, participants

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schedule weekly meetings that include a health coaching session and a weigh-in to track their progress throughout the program.”

Noll shared the specific goal of “Lighten Up Lions.”

“The goal for ‘Lighten Up Lions’ is to help students adopt a healthier lifestyle and help them achieve their weight loss goals by offering them support and guidance,” said Noll. “We hope to see the participants continue their healthier lifestyle after the program ends and to maintain the friendships they make during their time in the program.”

Although “Lighten Up Lions” has already started this semester, students who wish to become involved can do so next semester.

To stay updated on the program, students can follow the University Health Center on social media.

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Akers named 2018 alumnus of the year

2018 Alumnus of the Year Tom Akers.

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ZACHARY ARAKI A&E EDITOR

Tom Akers, a 1973 alumnus, grew from an aimless teenager starting college to the president

of trading at Metal Exchange Corporation to the alumnus of the year.

Akers thinks of his time at the university in separate parts, first as a freshman and sophomore focused more on social life than on academics. In his third and fourth year, however, Akers began to think more about his future.

“After working for three summers on the wrong end of a shovel doing manual labor, I knew this is something I did not want to continue,” said Akers. “Also, early during this phase, my father died leaving my mother widowed at age 43 with four sons, which was also a sobering experience.”

After two years of active

military service in the United States Navy and getting married, Akers returned to the university’s master of business administration program. After college, Akers started working for multinational manufacturing companies.

In a business recession in the aluminum industry in the early 1990s, the Swiss-based company that employed Akers decided to sell its U.S. assets. Not wanting to uproot his two teenage daughters by moving to Europe, Akers joined Metal Exchange Corporation.

“Moving from a highly structured manufacturing company to a privately owned, loosely structured trading company was a culture shock,” said Akers. “I

Organization of high achievers PRAKRITI ADHIKARI STAFF REPORTER

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honor society on campus that recognizes and elevates high achievers.

President of NSCS Whitney Bourdier, a freshman marketing major, explained how the honor society stands out from the crowd.

“It’s an honor society that not only takes care of you with scholarships, grants and internship opportunities as a student, but NSCS takes care of its members for life with job opportunities, travel discounts, grad school resources and more,” said Bourdier. “Unlike other honor societies, once you join, you won’t be kicked out even if your GPA drops, and there is no requirement for participation.”

Bourdier discussed the organization’s goal.

Bourdier said, “It’s a very understanding organization whose primary goal is not only to make a difference in the life of its members but in the life of others to ensure they are prepared for the challenges ahead whether that be academically, financially CALMING CRAFT

continued from pg. 1 a part of their brains that is not utilized as much in other courses.

“They have to come up with an idea from their head and do it with their hands,” said Sipiorski.

“There are very few courses that do that. You sit at a computer, and you make an image. That’s still a machine. This is them doing it.”

Nickeyia Johnson, a junior biological sciences major, shared SKULL CLEANER

continued from pg. 1 destroys what the make up of bone is. So, it kind of just makes the bone chalky and dusty, and it cracks.”

George said that the time it takes to finish a skull depends on the animal’s head size.

Something the size of a rat could take a day while something the size of a dog could take a couple

or for impacting causes in the chapter’s local community.”

The organization has been on campus for a long time. However, since 2001, the organization decreased in activity until its disbandment in fall 2017.

According to Bourdier, the club came to an end last year. The current board members were handpicked for this semester by the national office of NSCS. The current goal for the organization is to be known more on campus through various events and to increase the number of members. The majority of planned events are open to the public.

Bourdier feels students should join the organization as they will learn to achieve higher goals by being around intelligent students.

“Students should join this club because not only will it look great on your resume, but it also gives you the freedom of not being forced to dedicate a certain amount of time to the organization,” said Bourdier.

“Students will be around likeminded individuals that are ambitious, intelligent and hard working. If you’re interested in starting a business later on or just want to do networking for

the future, this organization is a perfect place to start due to the pool of people.”

The board members have planned events for the year including a leadership seminar, a career building workshop, a drive-in movie, Disney karaoke, a sign language class, children wards hospital visits, monthly virtual community readings to children, a balloon auction and shadowing a professional in the field. Bourdier requested that students keep an eye on the organization’s Facebook page to know more about the upcoming events.

Students with a GPA of 3.4 or higher are sent an invitation to join the honor organization.

They must be first- or secondyear students. The membership fee is $95 and is for a lifetime.

Bourdier encourages students to attend the organization’s events.

“We would love to have you around,” said Bourdier. “Even if you don’t make the requirements, depending on your involvement, you could become an honorary member and be highlighted in our induction ceremony where you would receive a trophy, which would in turn make you an honorary member.”

that the ceramics class helps her brain rest from her calculus class she has before.

“It’s a nice calm down from thinking,” said Johnson. “You don’t necessarily have to think.

You get to just feel clay and make something.”

Jean Paul Templet, a sophomore biological sciences major, explained that he discovered dendritic monoprinting from videos online and shared how the art soothes his

mind.

“You’re relaxed,” said Templet “You take your time, and you can give it to someone as a gift.”

Templet explained why other students should consider the craft.

“You can learn to make something from two pieces of glass, some acrylic paint and some cheap tools,” said Templet.

From coloring to ceramics, creating crafts can bring joy to students’ busy schedules.

of weeks.

Practicing this craft for several years, George shared the most difficult type of animal skull to preserve.

“The most annoying thing to clean are fish,” said George.

“Fish skulls aren’t like ours.

They’re made up of a whole bunch of bones, and they’re super oily. So, it’ll take me like six months to do a fish skull.”

Going from college to career,

George shared that he does not have a definite career goal, but he does express interest in working at a museum. For now, he wishes to continue his studies after his undergraduate degree.

“I just want to graduate and then find a job and go from there,” said George. “So, I want to get a master’s degree, maybe my doctorate degree. I want to do anthropology looking at human remains.”

therefore had to adapt dramatically to first learn the business and then to begin moving the company into new directions.”

Akers became the president of trading at Metal Exchange Corporation and saw the business extend from a domestic plan to have a more global reach with offices in Shanghai, China, Zurich, Switzerland and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

“Once you begin such a challenge, it is all consuming of your life as the hours seem endless, and the international and domestic travel is nonstop,” said Akers.

“But, slowly, the pieces begin coming together, and relationships in one part of the world can help in a totally different part of the world.

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Hiring good people is the key, particularly when they are 12 time zones away.”

The Alumni Association will honor Akers on Oct. 12. The selection of Akers was based on his career success as well as his involvement with the university foundation.

“It’s very humbling to see how successful our graduates are,” said Michelle Biggs, executive director of alumni relations. “Once they leave the university, they go on to do great things, and we’re very proud of that. So, we want to be able to recognize them and honor everything that they’ve done in their careers and for Southeastern.”

After retirement, Akers

participated in a mentoring program for young employees, but after three years, he considered it time to move on. Tom Akers and his wife have enjoyed traveling domestically and internationally, exploring America in their motorhome, especially during football season.

“My career afforded me the opportunity to travel the world, 1,000 cities in 57 countries, and understand the people and businesses in an intimate way,” said Akers. “I now have friends throughout the world and am in contact with them regularly. What a ride since that naive and troubled 17-year-old traveled to Hammond, Louisiana in September 1965.”

NATION

Florence strengthens to Cat 4; aims for Carolinas RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds up to 130 mph and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week.

The South Carolina governor ordered the state’s entire coastline to be evacuated starting at noon Tuesday and predicted that 1 million people would flee.

The storm’s first effects were already being seen on barrier islands as dangerous rip currents hit beaches and seawater flowed over a state highway. Communities along a stretch of coastline that is vulnerable to rising sea levels due to climate change prepared to evacuate.

For many people, the challenge could be finding a safe refuge: If Florence slows to a crawl just off the coast, it could bring torrential rains to the Appalachian mountains and as far away as West Virginia, causing flash floods, mudslides and other dangerous conditions.