The Lion's Roar 09/19/2017

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September 19, 2017

Rewards for parking smart SARAH HESS Staff Reporter

This semester students have had difficulty with the parking on main campus due to the ongoing construction. The Division for Student Affairs is rewarding students for adhering to the appropriate parking zones.

“With the construction on campus, we have experienced some challenges with parking,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Eric Summers. “Students now have to park a little further out, and there’s limited parking on the interior of campus.”

Summers explained that the “Park Smart” initiative is a reward-based system intended to help students become accustomed to the changes in parking.

“With students who have to park in the garage, the lot by the technology building and also over in North Oaks Park, we want to do something positive

University student Kalynn Michelli receives ticket for parking smart. Courtesy of University Police Department

to kind of encourage them to ‘Park Smart,’” said Summers. “So, for the students that are actually parking where they’re supposed to be parking, we have a parking patrol out giving them rewards.”

Some of the awards given out include gift cards for free burgers, a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich or a free slice of pizza from Pizza Hut. Interim director of Transportation Services Gary Prescott, who oversees the department that will be distributing “Park Smart” tickets, describes the purpose behind the award system.

“The purpose of ‘Park Smart’ started as a communication plan to inform students of the changes in parking for the fall semester,” said Prescott. “With all of the construction happening at the start of the semester, we wanted to not only inform the students of the changes but also get them to think about parking before they even made it to campus. We knew parking would be challenging for the start of school, so we wanted to take a moment to reward the students who parked correctly even though it was a challenge.”

As parking improves on campus, Auxiliary Services and Campus Dining will continue to give out prizes. There has not yet been a date set for when the ‘Park Smart’ prizes will end, but Summers states that it will continue over the next few weeks.

“Park Smart” is there to help make the unenjoyable task of parking during construction a little less mundane and frustrating by offering rewards. Already, parking has begun to open up on campus and will continue to improve as the semester progresses.

“Since the start of the semester the university has opened over 200 new parking spots to campus,” said Prescott. “130 new spots were added to North Texas lot for upper class zone 4 and 87 spots were added for freshmen in UC sections 5 and 7. We ask students to continue to pardon our progress as the construction continues and more parking spaces will become Freshman Adam Cortez has started his Lion career well by placing in second place for the second straight meet. The Lions available as the semester progresses.” have now been ranked in the regionals at 14th for the first time since 2010. Jonathan Rhodes/The Lion’s Roar

Cross country gains win over rival, LSU JONATHAN RHODES

Road Community Park, and they did just that by finishing in first place in the men’s 6K run and The Lions cross country team fourth place in the women’s Student Stacie Noto ,left, and Datrion Jackson, right, were two of twenty plus students to have received a Park Smart was hoping to perform well in 5K run. This was the first time ticket for parking in the correct zone. These tickets will be distributed for the next few weeks. Courtesy of University Police Department the LSU Invitational at Highland the Lions have finished in first Staff Reporter

place in a non-relay event since the Louisiana Army National Guard/ROTC Loyola Wolfpack Invitational in 2014.

see CROSS COUNTRY, pg. 6

Larry Hymel honored for 50 years of service in sports JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter

Alumni Athletic Coordinator Larry Hymel has been associated with the university for 50 years and was honored with the Lion for Life Lifetime Achievement Award during the Lions football game against Bethune-Cookman University.

Hymel was unaware before stepping onto the field that he was about to receive the award.

“It was a total surprise and a total shock to be given a Lion for Life award in front of thousands of people,” said Hymel. “I couldn’t see the crowd because there were tears in my eyes. It was very emotional for me. To be recognized by Southeastern athletics for working with athletics through the years is amazing.”

Hymel was the first sports information director for the university after working for the university as a student worker for public information and as a staff member of The Lion’s

Roar.

“When I finished school, I went to The Daily Star, and then in June of 1966, I got a call from the university asking if I wanted to be the sports information director since they never had one,” said Hymel. “All of the schools of the state were suggested to hire a full-time sports information director, so they called me and offered me the job, and the rest is history.”

After working as the SID for 28 years, Hymel moved to another position to continue his service to the university.

“I guess it was just time for a change,” said Hymel. “I didn’t want to leave campus. I loved the campus.

The University Center job became open, and I applied for it. I got it and did it for 11 years. I did it during the time where we were hosting the sweet 16 girls state basketball tournament, and it probably was the most success that they had attendance-wise during the time period that I was there.”

Hymel transferred his services

to the Alumni Association after a position was created to coordinate events for former athletes on campus.

“I knew if I retired from the University Center that I could move to the Alumni Association,” said Hymel.

“So, I walked across from university to the Alumni building and took the job. I haven’t left campus since 1966.”

Hymel appreciates getting a different experience at each job that he held on campus.

“It’s been great,” said Hymel.

“Each one brought different aspects to my life. This current job relates a lot to my first job because I’m dealing mostly with athletes with the Alumni Association. Basically, my job is to keep a database going of our former athletes, having some reunions and keeping in touch with what is going on. A lot of them that I deal with, I did stuff for them as the sports Alumni Athletic Coordinator Larry Hymel,right, information director.”

Receiving the Lion for Life award was presented with Lion for Life award by is not the only accomplishment that Athletic Director Jay Artigues on the field of Hymel holds high on the list, the other Strawberry Stadium. Jonathan Rhodes/ The Lion’s Roar

being when he was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

“Being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame for distinguished service in journalism, I guess that is the pinnacle,” said Hymel. “Of course, I’m in the Southeastern Hall of Fame which is very important to me too, but it doesn’t get much better than the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. That was in 2011.”

Hymel believes the university has made a lot of progress in the 50 years he has been on campus and the longevity and family atmosphere is what makes the university special.

“When they brought football back,they didn’t destroy the intimacy of Strawberry Stadium but added and updated so much of it,” said Hymel.

“It’s on going just like I said with hand stats to computer stats. They are about to build two new housing facilities on campus. It’s part of the growing culture. I’ve seen it grow, but at the same time, it’s still an intimate place.”

Taking a look at allocated funding in the 2017-18 budget and its effects ZACHARY ARAKI Staff Reporter

With no budget cuts to the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the budget had enough funding to create the Office of Graduate Studies and pay raises for university faculty.

In the Fall 2016 semester, tuition and fees for an undergraduate student taking

12 credit hours was $3,824.20 with roughly a $14.50 increase per credit hour going up to 20 credit hours. According to the Controller’s Office, the estimated tuition and fees for an undergraduate student taking 12 credit hours in the Fall 2017 semester is $4,294.70.

“The university did not make any budget cuts for the 2017-

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2018 year,” said Vice President for Administration and Finance Sam Domiano. “Budget year 2017-2018 is the first year that Southeastern has not experienced a reduction in state appropriation in 10 years. The primary increase included a small increase in student tuition of approximately 2.5 percent, or less than $100 per semester.”

Domiano compared this year’s budget to previous budgets.

“Funding available for 2017-2018 is slightly increased when compared to the previous fiscal years’ budget,” said Domiano. “While state support was relatively flat, there was an increase in self-generated dollars.”

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financial statements for the 20152016 fiscal year, net student tuition and fees comprised almost 66 percent of total operating revenues. Domiano discussed the funding composition for the 2017-2018 year.

“The majority of Southeastern’s revenue comes from state appropriations and student fees,” said Domiano. “The

funding mix is approximately 25 percent state appropriation and 75 percent self-generated funds.”

Domiano explained where this funding was allocated.

“There were no reductions in support for basic university operations,” said Domiano. “The primary increase in funding was

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Industrial technology obtains a virtual reality welding simulator NIKISUN SHRESTHA

of skilled welders helped the industrial technology program receive the STAFF REPORTER donation.

“This whole idea in bringing this The university’s department of machine came because we met with computer science and industrial our industrial advisor committee,” said technology has been given a boost this Blakeney.

“We have many companies in past month as a result of GEO Heat the Baton Rouge and New Orleans area, Exchangers LLC’s donation of the new and they work with our department to $65,000 welding simulator, a Lincoln tell us, ‘These are the sort of things we Electric VRTEX 360. need to teach, and this is the curriculum “The equipment is meant to you need to be following.’

Our advisor augment traditional welding training,” committee made a suggestion years ago said Anthony Blakeney, instructor of that we really need to expand on welding because there’s a huge need in welding professions.”

He further explains the upcoming plans of the program.

“The average age of welders is like, 50 and is going to 60,” said Blakeney.

“They’re all going to retire. So, there’s a lot of jobs that are open. So, we took the initiative here at Southeastern based off of the needs of our local industry, and they’ve already made the commitment to hire students that come through the program. They are so excited about what we’re doing that they’re giving us machines like this. We’ve got another company that’s giving us, it’s over $100,000 CNC plasma cutting table. All we gotta do is go pick it up.”

Students who are interested in the equipment can get access to it by contacting the instructors.

“All they have to do is contact one of us,” said Blakeney.“We can allow them to come into the classroom. Students in industrial technology already know that the system is here, and they can have Adjunct professor of industrial Technology Calvin Pepper, left, demonstrates how the monitor shows a simulated environment for welding. Instructor of Industrial Technology Anthony Blakeney, access to it.” right, is creating a simulated weld with the torch. In the picture on the right, Pepper shows the mask used for the simulator. NIKISUN SHRESTHA/THE LION’S ROAR industrial technology. “Instead of the student going into a welding environment and actually using high temperature components, using electricity and using up metal supplies, they’re able to get on the computer, set up the virtual reality system and weld without trading fumes or heat and any issues like that. It is meant to expand on what students can do outside of the laboratory environment.”

Calvin Pepper, adjunct professor of industrial technology explains how the university was gifted with the machine.

“This was a gift from the company GEO Heat Exchangers from Baton Rouge,” said Pepper. “The company had purchased this unit with the intention of training their welders to improve their technique, but when they found out about the program that we’re starting over here, they were committed to helping us.”

The virtual reality welding simulator contains various features. Pepper explains some of them.

“It has multiple welding processes

that it can simulate,” said Pepper.

“Right now, it’s set up for glass metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding and shielded metal arc welding. It has algorithms basic programmed inside the machine that allows it to track the weld as it’s being made, and it has a reporting mechanism so that you can take the student back to the actual weld they were making and stop it in certain stages to show them where their technique might not have been as good as it needs to be.

The safety features are pretty obvious.

You’re not dealing with the fumes, heat and sparks and electricity.”

Pepper describes how the equipment will enhance the learning process.

“The beauty of it is that I can take the weld the student just made, and I can step by step analyze the technique that they used,” said Pepper. “So, I can reinforce what I teach them at the lab or here in the classroom. I think it accelerates the learning process.”

Blakeney believes the growing need

Computer science student describes Students offered chance to express their experience in nation’s oldest honor society interests through event planning on campus

Pankaj Sherchan LARSHELL GREEN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest honor society. The organization has prided itself on providing opportunities for the academically inclined student for 120 years.

Senior computer science major with a minor in mathematics Pankaj Sherchan recently got the opportunity to attend a Leadership Summit for the society. Sherchan explains what significant lessons he learned from the experience.

“Not only did I learn about how to use my personal strengths in a way that will make me a better leader, but I was also able to talk to other student VPs about their Phi Kappa Phi chapters,” said Sherchan. “I came back with a lot of ideas for increasing our chapter’s visibility on campus.”

Undergraduate Coordinator and Professor in the Department of English Joan Faust has served as President-Elect, President and now Chapter Secretary for over 20 years. Faust has been a member of the university faculty for 25 years and has been a member of Phi Kappa Phi for 42 years.

Faust remains proud of Sherchan for representing the university’s chapter at the National Leadership Conference and being chosen among over 200 chapters in the U.S. and Philippines. She describes what qualities help him to stand out as a student.

“Pankaj is an exceptional student and a worthy student representative of our chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi,” said Faust. “His amazing progress from a lack of math and computer skills in Nepal to one of our top math and computer students at Southeastern is nothing short of remarkable.”

Sherchan admits that since he came to the university, he was interested in becoming a member of an honor society.

“I got an invitation to join Phi Kappa Phi in my junior year,” said Sherchan. “I was well aware of the benefits Phi Kappa Phi would bring to me and my

career, so I joined Phi Kappa Phi without a second thought.”

By leading the Southeastern Undergraduate Mathematics Society and serving as a Public Relations Officer of the Nepalese Student Association, Sherchan gained experience in how to lead organizations before becoming Vice President of Phi Kappa Phi. He also became a member of the Student Government Association, the Association of Computing Machinery and Gamma Beta Phi. “I thought my leadership skills would be a valuable asset to Phi Kappa Phi,” said Sherchan. “I have few plans and agendas for this year. I presented the agendas in the first executive meeting on Sept.. 14.”

To students who may be apprehensive about joining the acclaimed honor organization, Sherchan explains the benefits that include academic recognition, awards and networking.

Sherchan explained, “Every year limited students, the top 7.5 percent junior undergraduates and top 10 percent graduate students, are selected, which in itself is an achievement and

see SHERCHAN, pg. 8

NIKISUN SHRESTHA STAFF REPORTER

Campus Activities Board is tasking students in being more involved on campus by being educated in event planning.

“In order to become a member of CAB, students must go on our website, www.selu.edu/cab, and fill out either a General Board or CAB Committee application,” said Vice President of Membership for CAB Katlyn Daigle. “As far as recruitment goes, CAB has had tables set up throughout orientation and during various events that have been held on campus so far this semester where we have advertised CAB and gotten students interested in getting involved to put their emails down so that we could later send them information regarding CAB.” Daigle said students could also have their interest expressed face to face. Their first official meeting was on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Room 2203. However, students still have the opportunity to be recruited.

“We recently held our CAB Interest meeting, which was open to all Southeastern students where these students were able to come

and get information as well as interact with our CAB Executive Board members,” said Daigle.

“However, we will be recruiting all year round.”

President of CAB McKenzie Tolson expressed why recruiting new members is important.

“Right now, we have eight people to work in this office,” said Tolson. “There’s a lot of work to do and not enough people. We also wanna have a broader scope of the campus. Eight of us don’t see every aspect of campus and can’t cover what every student wants to see.”

Through CAB, students can be involved in planning various events on campus.

“The students will definitely be involved in many of our traditional events like Southeastern’s Birthday, Gumbo YaYa, Strawberry Jubilee and our monthly movie nights,” said Daigle. “On top of these, CAB tries to host about one event a week that they can volunteer to be involved in.”

Tolson described the structure of CAB and how it works.

“First, we’ve got a general board and a committee team set up,” said Tolson. “General Board is mainly for people to put in their ideas. Then for the committee,

we have a marketing committee, which will market our events. They will work directly with our vice president of public relations. Then we have our events and planning committee. We have a pretty intensive procedure for planning the events.”

The opportunity to become a CAB member has a number of benefits. Daigle explained how being in CAB helped her.

“I am a perfect example of many ways it can benefit someone,” Daigle said. “I started out as a member of CAB my freshman year of college. As a committee member, I was able to work closely with the Executive Board members and fellow students at Southeastern. I made many connections to these people and made a few good friends, which was my main goal as a freshman. I then was offered a job working for CAB as an Executive Board member since I knew the basics and many of the people. I now not only have a job as the vice president of membership but have a new family to turn to if I need to.

I have my CAB family, and I hope that each new member who joins CAB feels as if they are part of this family as well.

Southeastern Marketing Association The Southeastern Marketing Association, SMA, will have a meeting next Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Garrett Room 36. We will have refreshments and pizza. If anyone has any questions, they can email kristal.terrell@selu.edu.

Southeastern Christian Association

President of CAB McKenzie Tolson welcomed interested students in the first CAB meeting held on Sept. 6. NIKISUN SHRESTHA/THE

The Southeastern Christian Association is sending out an invitation to all students to join us for a weekly Bible study every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Student Union food court. Our next meeting will be Sept. 25. You can also connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ SoutheasternChristianAssociation/

Incident Reports

and the door was secured at 6:40 a.m. Criminal Damage: The Columbia Theatre for the Officers observed tire marks in Performing Arts. several grass areas near North General Pershing at Texas Aug. 12 Avenue.

2:15 a.m. Traffic Violation: A nonstudent was issued a state citation Aug. 11 for no headlights and no driver’s 8:45 p.m. Unsecured Door: While license at University Avenue and conducting building checks, an North Oak Street. officer found a door open after hours. The building was checked, Aug. 12 Aug. 11

8:04 p.m. Traffic Violation: A non-student was issued a state citation for disobeying a traffic signal at North Oak Street and University Avenue.

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SPEAK OUT What are your thoughts on the new Roomie costume?

Shown above is the previous Roomie costume. The bottom photo features the updated Roomie at Roomie ‘s Reveal. FILE PHOTOS/THE LION’S ROAR

“The cartoon appeal really catches the kids’ attention.”

DELANA PERKINS PSYCHOLOGY, FRESHMAN

“I do not like the new Roomie because I feel when it comes to my school’s mascot, there should be very little to it. I don’t really like change too much ‘cause I’m a classic guy when it comes to mascots at least.”

TYLER GUIDROZ COMMUNICATION, JUNIOR

“I don’t like the new Roomie because ol’ boy look ugly.”

JOHNNY CANNOY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, SENIOR

“No, I like the old Roomie more because he looks more chill and less like something that would be in a Disney movie. Also, no one’s eye whites are actually green.”

CALLIE EASLEY COMMUNICATION, FRESHMAN

“I don’t like the new Roomie just because I feel that the old Roomie just looked better, he looked cooler, his jersey was better looking, but I understand why they changed to the new Roomie to be more approachable.”

BREYANNA JOHNSON SOCIAL WORK, FRESHMAN

“I liked the design of the new Roomie whenever we voted on it, but when he came out, it came out a little different. I don’t think it’s bad, just a little different.”

MCKENZIE TOLSON ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, SENIOR

“I do not like the new Roomie because I don’t feel like he looks as realistic of a lion as the old one. I feel like he looks animated and less realistic.”

JUSTIN LAFLEUR POLITICAL SCIENCE, SENIOR

“Yeah, I like the new Roomie. He is more clean cut, and he looks newer.”

BAILEY ROOD KINESIOLOGY, FRESHMAN

“I do like the Roomie. I just think it is a little bit of an adjustment that we are just having to get used to a new face for Southeastern, and I feel it is definitely more lifelike.”

GABRIELLE LEVET ENGLISH, JUNIOR

“Old Roomie was more approachable and something I don’t get very often.”

ETHAN SANSONI BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FRESHMAN

A fresh take on university dining options The city of Hammond unjustly ranked

Jessica Anny STAFF REPORTER

As a growing c o l l e g e student, I really enjoy eating. There are spots to dine in and have a bite to eat on

campus.

I enjoy eating in the Mane Dish on campus. It’s really great having a meal plan, but if you don’t, you can eat in the Mane Dish for $6 or use a “buddy swipe” to let someone in.

The Mane Dish has food stations you can stop by and get as many plates of food as you want. The Mane Dish has multiple stations of food to choose from. Some of the options are pizza, salad, pasta and hamburgers. Two of the stations serve different meals

on different days of the week.

They even have a salad bar if you’re just trying to eat something light that day.

You can take to-go plates too if you can’t stay and eat.

One con I find to be a problem is during lunchtime, the seats fill up fast in the Mane Dish. It can be hard to find a seat and a little noisy.

If you don’t live on campus, it’s not a problem. The Mane Dish is open till 9 p.m. I like the fact that they have choices of food to choose from, and I can eat as much as I want in the Mane Dish. I’m not spending a crazy amount of money.

They also offer ice cream, which is my favorite because I like a sweet treat after I eat.

You’re getting to eat so much food in that one visit to the Mane Dish that it’s really worth it to go eat there in my opinion.

I think the windows in the

Mane Dish let in more light giving it a very positive vibe in the room.

I do bring packed lunches sometimes when I really don’t have a lot of time to sit down in the Mane Dish and wait in lines. That’s really convenient.

Also, you can pack whatever you would like if you’re a picky person. In my opinion, I love bringing breakfast food from home so I can just eat on the go in the mornings to class.

One dining place that seems to go unnoticed on campus is Pizza Hut because it is new on campus this year. Pizza Hut is one of my favorite place to sit and have somewhere to eat. It’s right across from the bookstore and has a seating area.

Right next to Pizza Hut is the Market that has snacks, a smoothie machine and drinks.

Most people crowd in the Mane Dish and downstairs of the Student Union. They may not realize there are other places to eat on campus.

I think the Mane Dish is the most convenient spot on campus to grab a bite to eat.

Bringing packed lunches is a good idea if you don’t live on campus, so it makes it easy for you.

I don’t live on campus, but I found getting a meal plan was super helpful just so I can eat throughout the day while I’m at school. Again, Pizza Hut has really good options to choose from to dress up your pizza and a nice quiet seating area inside and outside. I usually sit outside and enjoy a pizza.

Dear College- Riana Braselman

The online financial news and opinion website, 24/7 Wall Street released an article ranking the 25 worst cities in America to raise a child. In the article, Hammond was ranked fourth.

I have only been a resident Sarah Hess of Hammond for about three STAFF REPORTER years now to attend college and have lived on the university’s campus during that time. So being a temporary resident and also not having any children of my own, I’ve never worried whether or not Hammond was a good city to raise children, but from what I’ve seen in my short time as a Hammond resident, the city is not a bad place to raise children and certainly does not deserve the rank of fourth worst city in all of America to raise a child. I disagree with the article’s claim because the city of Hammond has been awarded for providing a healthy and safe community for children. Also, my personal experiences from living in Hammond do not correlate with the claim.

There were three main backing points as to why the Hammond area was thought of so poorly to raise a family. Those three points were high crime rates, low graduation/preschool enrollment rates and there not being enough areas such as parks and recreation centers for physical activity. The 24/7 Wall Street article states, “Just 67.7 percent of the Hammond population has access to locations for physical activity such as parks and gyms, one of the smallest shares nationwide. Violent crimes can also hinder outdoor recreation. There were 769 violent crimes reported per 100,000 Hammond residents in 2015, more than twice the national violent crime rate.” The article also states that Hammond is a metro area with some of the worst educational outcomes, stating, “Just 74.0 percent of high schoolers in Hammond graduate within four years, far less than the 83.0 percent national rate.”

They were legitimate numbers from government surveys from 2015, but that is enough time for the numbers to change and while reading the report, I noticed the disclaimer that “only metro areas for which such data was available were included.” So that fact plus the statistics may have been outdated

information, and may or may not be accurate made me suspicious of the authenticity and reliability of the claim that Hammond is a bad city to raise children.

I cannot really speak about the K-12 educational system of Tangipahoa since I graduated in Livingston Parish, but the college level is fantastic.

For example, my department of communication has won many accolades. I am proud to say that I am a part of the lion nation in Hammond, and if my future children do attend the university, I would feel the same.

In an article released by WWL-TV, Hammond leaders and city residents address the claims made on the quality of life for children in Hammond.

“There are immense choices in our offerings for education – public, private and charter – and within these systems we have offerings for Montessori, magnet, International Baccalaureate, and much, much more,” said Parish President Robby Miller.

“This report neglects to mention our Louisiana Technical Community College campus, nor does it take into account that we are home to Southeastern Louisiana University, which has been recognized for its innumerable honors on state, regional, national, and yes, even international levels.”

As for there not being enough recreational facilities in Hammond, I can name offhand five parks and recreational centers that are less than eight minutes from my dorm on campus. Not to mention Hammond has received the status of being named “Playful City USA” six times from KaBoom. According to its website, KaBoom is a “national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids particularly those growing up in poverty in America.” So, how can there not be enough recreational places for the populous of Hammond if it receives recognition for its parks and initiative to keep children active? I live next to North Oaks Park, and every time I go there to walk, I see a family with children either playing on the playground equipment, walking or riding bikes.

As for the crime rate of Hammond, I do not think it is drastically different from any other city that should warrant immediate concern. In the time that I’ve lived in Hammond, I as a young woman have never had an unsafe moment. Sure, now and then you will run into some sketchy people Thursday nights, but this is a college town, and that is to be expected. If one keeps a level head and avoids dangerous situations, Hammond is just like any other city. I feel safe in this city on my own, so if I did have kids, I would feel Hammond is a safe place for them as well.

The article released by 24/7 Wall Street states that Hammond is not a great place to raise children, but I disagree. No, I do not have a child to worry about, and I’ve only sent a small portion of my adult life here. But, Hammond has offered me my second home and family at the university. It is here in Hammond where I found my passion and discovered what I was to do in life. I have made lifelong memories and friendships. It was here in Hammond where I’ve found some of my forever friends,

see HAMMOND, pg. 8

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The Lion’s Roar | Arts & Entertainment

Downtown Ponchatoula attracts crowds with art

Anna Rita Miller, whose grandson attends the university, was one of many artists at the “Wine and Art Stroll” in downtown Ponchatoula. She was set up in front of and inside Ruth’s Collectible Gift Shop on Pine Street. Her artwork includes collage, water color, pastel and oil paints. Annie Goodman/The Lion’s Roar ANNIE GOODMAN Staff Reporter

People of all ages gathered in downtown Ponchatoula for their annual “Art & Wine Stroll.”

Chairman of “Art & Wine Stroll” and a member of the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Jenel Secrease explains why the festival is held in the center of Ponchatoula. “‘Art & Wine Stroll’ was started about three years ago,” said Secrease. “The purpose of it is to bring people out to the businesses and walking up and down the downtown streets of Ponchatoula to see what

everybody has to offer as far as our businesses, our restaurants, everybody included.”

The “Art & Wine Stroll” took place on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 5-8 p.m. and featured wine, art and music.

“We have children’s art in several of the locations from St. Joseph, D. C. Reeves and Ponchatoula High School that’s displayed all throughout downtown,” said Secrease. “We also have local artists, some are from other places but mostly local artists, that are gonna be displaying and selling their own art. Then, we have 16 musicians at 16 different locations tonight

that are gonna be playing.”

Kayla Morgan, an alumna who is on the advisory board for the college of business had a table along Pine Street to sell handbags.

“I am a handbag designer, so all of my goods are made here in the state,” said Morgan. “I’m actually out here with all of my new prints for the fall. I think it’s really great to celebrate the local artists and designers in the area, so events like this give you the opportunity to show your things to local people. It also helps with supporting local businesses as well.”

The event was open to the public and offered prizes to the

Experiencing Rome in study abroad ANNIE GOODMAN Staff Reporter

being overseas. They say travel is probably the best education you can ever get because when you go abroad, you see how people live, how they eat. You see all these things, and you stop, and you think. It makes you think a little bit about yourself and your own culture. Really, the art of introspection is something you learn from traveling.”

The trip is designed to allow students to see the development of the Roman Empire by visiting the artifacts it has left behind.

“Not only that though, there’s the sights, there’s the history,” said Traver. “Rome is the eternal city, founded by Romulus in 753 B.C. There is all kinds of things to be seen. You’ve got all of history right there going back to the ancient world.”

Traver also feels students should witness the ways the Roman Empire lives on in modern society.

“So much of western history comes from Rome,” said Traver. “Because if you think about the Roman Empire, it ruled a good portion of Europe, all of North Africa and the Near East. Its effects are lasting in many ways. For example, the highway system all throughout Europe was the Roman roads. The Romans built the fastest roads to get from point A to point B. There are lots of different ways the Roman tradition affects us today. I think that’s important to see.”

Professor of History Dr. Andrew Traver and Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Kurt Corbello have decided to bring students to Rome, Italy for a study abroad trip this summer.

“It’s a 14-day program,” said Traver. “We offer courses in history and political science.

We’re thinking probably six credits in the 14 days. We have both pre-departure and postdeparture meetings, so I will probably have the information up in Moodle by May.” In previous years, Traver and Corbello brought students to Salzburg, Austria as their study abroad trip.

“We wanted to try something new because we’ve been doing Salzburg so long,” said Traver. “We all know Vienna and Munich. It might be neat to try something different.”

While overseas for the study abroad trip last year, Corbello traveled to Rome and started planning.

“Well, we’ve been thinking about it for a while,” said Traver. “It got to a point where we love Salzburg but we’re doing the same thing every summer. It’s exciting for the students, but it got to a point where it wasn’t as exciting for us. So, we thought, ‘Let’s think of something different.’”

Traver, who studies ancient and medieval history, is looking forward to going to Rome this year.

“I haven’t been to Rome in a while,” said Traver. “I’d like to get back because, well, I teach it. There is a lot of places I want to see again and a lot of places I haven’t seen yet. So, we’re both pretty excited about it.”

Traver believes it is beneficial for students to experience different cultures via travel.

“Rome, everywhere you go, you got something whether it’s ancient, medieval or Students will be traveling to Rome during a summer study early modern,” said Traver. “The first thing I abroad program. Colosseums similar to the one seen above really want them to get is just the experience of can be found in the center of Rome, Italy. Courtesy of Andrew Traver

crowd-picked favorite musicians and artists.

“The event overall is free of charge except for if you want to participate in the wine tasting, then it’s $20 for an armband,” said Secrease. “There will be 29 locations serving wine that you can participate in wine tasting.

Also, at the end of the night, you can vote on your favorite artist or your favorite musician. The artist that wins for tonight is going to receive $100 worth of art supplies from The Art Station. Then, the musician who wins is going to receive a two hour recording session at Bare Sounds.”

Ashley Harper, a 1999 accounting alumna attended this event in her hometown and was surprised to see all the businesses downtown Ponchatoula had to offer.

“I didn’t realize how many different businesses were downtown because I never come walking down here unless it’s

the Strawberry Festival,” said Harper. “Then, it’s so busy that I can’t really see anything. It’s nice to see everybody you know that you haven’t seen in a couple years and see what’s going on in the town.”

For Morgan, this event was a way to get new clients as well as to reconnect with old clients.

“Sometimes, it’s also selling more stuff to people I usually sell to,” said Morgan. “This is where they usually find me. I’m not in a lot of retail stores locally, so these are really good opportunities for me to be able to sell my goods to them.”

Secrease uses this event as a way to get people to visit downtown Ponchatoula to increase business.

“The main importance of it is, as the chamber, our job is to market the businesses of downtown Ponchatoula to show what we have,” said Secrease.

“What better way than to just

get people here, walking up and down their streets whether it be to see the music, the children’s art, the wine stroll, something will bring them out because there’s enough to interest everybody.”

Morgan hopes for the people who attended to support and patron the local artists and shops.

“I hope that they see the talent that’s in the parish, honestly, and that they’re able to support them for the holidays that are coming up for different gift giving ideas as well as all the local shops,” said Morgan.

Harper wants attendees to spread the word about what all downtown Ponchatoula has to offer.

“I hope that they pass, through the word of mouth, all the different businesses that we have, places to eat, crafts and art,” said Harper. “All these organizations are family-owned, locally-owned, and it’s a great way to support our hometown, Ponchatoula.”

Fanfare honors sculpture artist ZACHARY ARAKI Staff Reporter

Fanfare will welcome the sculpting talents of Jamey Grimes to the Contemporary Art Gallery.

The opening reception will be held Oct. 11 from 5-7 p.m., and Grimes’ works will be on display in CAG until Nov. 10. His interest in art became more specified to sculpture over time.

“I grew up in a family that was very supportive of artwork, so I always felt like sculpture was present,” said Grimes. “College and graduate school art teachers introduced more sculptural elements into art classes, and I was inspired by their explorations of 3D objects. While my undergraduate degree was in painting, I did incorporate some sculptural elements into my BFA portfolio. This laid the groundwork to pursue a sculpture MFA degree a few years later.”

While in graduate school, Grimes sought out exhibition opportunities. He has displayed work in the Woods Hall Gallery in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and the Kronos Gallery in Staunton, Virginia among others.

He became a full-time instructor at the University of Alabama in 2008.

“It’s great to work in an artistic environment,” said Grimes. “Teaching art is definitely different than

making it, but it’s nice that the two can feed off of each other. I enjoy the dialogue with other faculty and students. Many of my 3D Design assignments are puzzles or exercises, and each class responds in different ways. Whenever I think that I have simple assignments already figured out, they find unique ways to consider sculpture that I hadn’t noticed before.”

Grimes discussed what attendees can expect at the exhibition.

“There will definitely be environmental spaces built of plastic that suggest natural forms,” said Grimes. “I use corrugated plastic that is commonly found in real estate or political signs. Large sheets are cut down and melted one at a time, then connected to create gestures within the space. I will bring a variety of colors and experiment with light and shadow.”

Though Grimes has not yet decided on a title, he plans to post an artist statement addressing it. Grimes discussed his passion for sculpture.

“While I remain passionate about drawing and painting, sculpture adds a dynamic element that works well with my imagination,” said Grimes. “I love to mentally picture an object three dimensionally, and

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Lab coordinator doubles as photographer for magazine ANNIE GOODMAN Staff Reporter

University chemistry lab coordinator Gerald “Jerry” Cottrell pursues a career in photography at a local magazine.

“I am the staff photographer,” said Cottrell, who graduated from the university on December 1997 with a degree in chemistry. “I take the cover photos, and then I do one or two features in each episode.”

Cottrell works with his wife who owns the magazine “EDGE of the Lake.”

“About a year ago, she decided she wanted to start a magazine on the Northshore for St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes,” said Cottrell.

“We’re utilizing her magazine publishing experience and then my photography skills.”

“EDGE of the Lake” is a new magazine in the Northshore area that features photos that reflect the community’s interests.

“We are on our first year right now,” said Cottrell. “We’re about to finish it up.

It comes out every other month, and it basically tells edgy stories or just stories on the Northshore. Things we’ll find that might be of interest to people such as polo.”

Cottrell first became interested in photography at a young age due to the influence of family members.

“When I was a young kid, my sister gave me a little cheap disk camera,” said Cottrell. “You could take 15 pictures, then change it out. My dad was a photographer.

He lived in Haiti for a while. He has some amazing photos from Haiti. Between him and my sister encouraging me to go out and take pictures, I had taken pictures all of my life.”

Cottrell also took a couple photography courses through the university.

“When I was at school at Southeastern, back in the ’90s, I took basic photography,” said Cottrell. “Then I went out and bought my own darkroom. They had a lab here, but I wanted to get it myself because photography is chemistry to a certain degree. So, I set up my own darkroom

and did my own developing. Now that we have digital, I really love it. I started here five years ago, and one of my student workers was taking biophotography with Dr. Pendarvis. He talked me into joining that class, so I took another class to keep interested and improve my skills.”

Cottrell enjoys using photography to express his creativity.

“I’ve done some professional shoots for friends of mine,” said Cottrell. “I just like to get behind the camera. I don’t take normal snapshots. I like to take, basically, edgy shots. Get down from a different view, use different angles. I just like to have fun, and I just enjoy photography.”

Cottrell prefers to take pictures from different angles in order to capture intended shots.

“I’m a little nervous when I go to do a photoshoot and it’s some nice place,” said Cottrell. “I have to tell them, ‘Don’t mind what I’m doing. I know what I’m doing.’

I’m on the ground, and I’m doing all these Chemistry lab coordinator Gerald “Jerry” Cottrell is also the staff photographer weird shots and weird angles. It’s kind of for his wife’s local magazine, “EDGE of the Lake,” which is based out of the awkward to look at, but it’s fun.”

Northshore. Courtesy of Gerald Cottrell

Southeastern Wind Symphony starts the fall semester with a theme of firsts ANNIE GOODMAN Staff Reporter

Under the direction of Derek Stoughton, the associate director of bands and the director of athletic bands, the Southeastern Wind Symphony prepares for their first performance of the Fall 2017 semester.

“Wind symphony is a collection of the finest woodwind, brass and percussion players here at Southeastern Louisiana University,” said Stoughton. “We all come together and perform in a concert setting and perform repertoire spanning about 450 years’ worth of time period.

Basically, it’s just a collection of the finest woodwind, percussion, brass players all assembled together in one room in one ensemble.”

Interim Director of Bands Derek Stoughton is the The concert will take place instructor for The Southeastern Wind Symphony, Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the which is preparing for their upcoming concert. File Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets will be $10 for adults Photo/The Lion’s Roar CAG

continued from pg. 4 then actively explore these imaginary spaces. Sometimes the idea remains hazy, and I attempt to clarify these forms through real world construction.

In that way, each sculpture is an experimental representation

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of an imagined space. I enjoy sharing my strange explorations with others, and their experience reveals new patterns, structures and relationships.”

Grimes suggested to think about sculpture as a broad and varied medium.

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and $5 for university faculty and staff, senior citizens and non-university students. University students get in free with a student ID. The first concert titled “There’s a First Time for Everything,” features three pieces of music spanning the last 115 years. Stoughton shares his expectations for the program.

“The theme here is first: first suite, first essay, first symphony,” said Stoughton. “It’s gonna be a terrific program, and we’re very, very excited to perform it.”

Stoughton enjoys being able to work with the Southeastern Wind Symphony. He shares what advantages he discovered in working with student musicians.

“Getting to make music with my colleagues and my friends,” said Stoughton. “These students give me all that they have every single day, and to get to make music of this high caliber with such wonderful

remain relevant, but materials and processes can be strange or unconventional,” said Grimes.

“Even a pile of candy could be sculpture. Building your ideas generally requires a lot of work, but there are also many opportunities for sculptors.

I recommend that curious students try it out and be patient as it takes time to develop the skills to match your vision.”

Grimes finds inspiration in his observations of nature.

“While I don’t feel the need to replicate the natural world, I am generally intrigued by observed patterns and structures,” said Grimes. “If something in nature grabs my attention, I like to investigate why I notice this particular thing. Often, the

musicians, is such a joy. It’s my hope that when we all leave from rehearsal every day, we all have grown as people, as musicians and that we just feel better about the world in general, about the gift that music brings to the world every day.”

“There’s a First Time for Everything” features music from Gustav Holst, Samuel Barber and Andrew Boss. Stoughton hopes that the audience will enjoy the variety of music that will be presented to them.

“I think they can look forward to the wide variety of repertoire that will be covered,” said Stoughton. “There’s really something for everybody in this. The whole suite has a beautiful melody in the beginning, but the third movement ends in a lively march, which is fun for everybody involved.

The Boss symphony has moments of absolute elation in some of the chords, and it ends with a powerful organ chord that we’re simulating with our

synthesizer. So, there’s gonna be a big powerful organ chord that leads to a loud ending. You need to be emotionally invested to get through this, but you’re gonna leave feeling pretty great about the power of music and what it can do.”

For anybody unable to attend the concert, the Southeastern Wind Symphony will be live streaming it on their Facebook page: Southeastern Wind Symphony.

Stoughton encourages the community to watch the concert to provide a relief from daily responsibilities.

“It’s great art that’s being produced, and there’s just something about witnessing great art and great music that just makes us more human,” said Stoughton. “So, I think if you want to just get away from the daily grind of studying for a night, just come on up.

The concert’s only gonna last for an hour, so you don’t have to come out all night or something like that.”

sculptures are manifestations of these structures boiled down to their simplest elements.”

Though he draws inspiration from nature, Grimes avoids making facsimiles.

“If I generate a cloud-like structure, it never has as much detail as a real cloud, but I might experiment with how little detail needs to be present to achieve similar effects,” said Grimes.

“At a certain point, it becomes too simple and doesn’t have the same read as the observed cloud. At the same time, simple examination of the sculpture reveals plastic construction materials and suspension hardware. It has a raw, industrial quality but also behaves like a Sculptor and full-time instructor at the University of Alabama Jamey Grimes will form from nature.” showcase his sculptors at CAG from Oct. 11 to Nov. 10. Courtesy of Jamey Grimes

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Three players finish in top five at LSU Invitational CROSS COUNTRY

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The Lions beat conference rival McNeese State University by a slim margin of 41-43 and beat host Louisiana State University who finished in third place with 62 points.

The performance was exactly what distance coach Rocky Capello believes this team is capable of.

“The girls’ team killed it,” said Capello. “They ran the best race I have ever seen those individuals run. On the guy’s side, I had a feeling that we were going to, be able to win this meet. Tulane and McNeese are both ranked in regionals, but

Left, freshman Sophie Daigle and, right, Tara Stuntz led the woman’s team to finish in fourth place in the 5K run. Jonathan Rhodes/The Lion’s Roar

I’ve seen my guys workouts and they looked good for the last two weeks since the meet at UNO. I had a good feeling that we would have a good run against McNeese, and we did.”

Capello hopes to see the Lions compete with McNeese for the Southland Conference Championships meet in Abilene, Texas on Oct. 27.

“McNeese is probably the best team in the conference,” said Capello. “My prediction is that they will be favored to win conference this year. I know they will get better. This is not the best they have, but if we keep improving, then the conference meet is going to be exciting.”

Freshman Adam Cortez finished in second place just like he did at his debut UNO Invitational. Cortez was named the Southland Conference Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week after his debut performance for the Lions.

Behind Cortez, his teammate freshman Anthony Cordero finished in third place, and sophomore Grant O’Callaghan finished in fifth place.

Cortez has a team-first mentality and wants to help the team more than succeed by himself.

“Individually, it was good,” said Cortez. “You can’t complain with second place, but the real thing I’m proud of is the team. It doesn’t matter how good I do if our team isn’t good. We all came

here to be the team to beat, and I think we are establishing that right now. We had three players in the top five. I don’t think that has ever happened in our school history. The team did absolutely amazing.”

Cortez likes the future that the Lions are creating for themselves and that despite how young this team is, they are working hard to compete against the best in their conference and in their state.

“For the past year, we have talked about beating McNeese in our first meet against them as a unit and establishing that culture,” said Cortez. “This is why we work. You don’t do all of those miles during the week to choke when it matters. This is just the beginning for us. I know that sounds cliché but it’s why we are here. We are here to win or at least to try to.”

Capello has a passion for his players and to see them succeed at the early stages of their Lion careers. His influence on his team is seen in the effort that they put forward in the past two meets.

“They kind of mimic their coach’s personality,” said cross country Head Coach Corey Mistretta. “He is really enthusiastic and loves doing this. He is an attorney by trade and does that full time while coaching with us part time. The kids even talk about that saying ‘Coach does not even do this

Lions cross country players, left, freshman Logan Thibodeaux, distance coach Rocky Capello, sophomore Devyn Keith, junior Brett Oliver, sophomore Bryant White, sophomore Grant O’Callaghan, freshman Reed Callegan, freshman Anthony Cordero, freshman Adam Cortez and freshman Jonathan Respress celebrate winning the LSU Invitational for the first time in 10 years. Jonathan Rhodes/The Lion’s Roar for a living and loves it.’ So, they feed off of his excitement and enthusiasm. They train really well. When you train the way they do, good things will happen. It’s probably been 10 years since we beat LSU in a meet, so we’ll take that.”

Freshman Tara Stuntz finished at ninth place, which is her second straight time placing

in the top 10.

“With our hard workouts this week, we really pulled it off,” said Stuntz. “We do flat courses and get some hills in, but this was one to push for us. This was the course that we ran when we were in high school, and running it backwards was quite a challenge for us.”

The Lions’ next meet will be

at the Texas A&M Invitational in College Station where they will see their previous head coach Sean Brady.

“That’s going to be a huge test going to that meet,” said Mistretta. “I think the most exciting thing about it is that we will get to see coach Brady and spend some time with him, but the players will be motivated.”

Football loses big at Central Arkansas McNeese gains win over Lady Lions Conway, ARK.-No. 14/16 Central Arkansas scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter on the way to a 38-6 victory over Southeastern Louisiana in the Southland Conference opener for both teams Saturday night at Estes Stadium.

Central Arkansas (2-1, 1-0 Southland) beat the Lions (0-3, 0-1 Southland) for the third straight time and improved to 8-3 all-time versus Southeastern.

The Bears racked up 473 yards of total offense on the way to the victory and sent the Lions to their first loss in a conference opener since the 2011 season.

For the third straight game, Southeastern had a different starting quarterback, as senior Micah Thomas made his first start under center for the Lions. Thomas, sophomore Lorenzo Nunez and freshman Byron Walker all saw time at quarterback for SLU, but the Lions were mostly onedimensional and were held to 279 yards of offense.

Almost all of the Lion output was on the ground, as the SLU quarterback trio combined to complete six-of-13 passes for 84 yards. The pair of senior Eugene Bethea (14 carries, 69 yards) and junior Julius Maracalin (16 carries, 68 yards) were the top rushers for Southeastern, which finished the game with 195 yards on the ground on 56 carries.

Defensively, senior Jeff Williams II led Southeastern with 10 tackles. Senior Sione Teuhema added seven tackles for the Lions.

Central Arkansas used a balanced offensive attack to defeat the Lions. Senior Hayden Hildebrand was an efficient 13-for-20 for 259 yards and a touchdown. On the ground, Freshman Kierre Crossley led UCA with 10 carries for 81

yards and a pair of touchdowns.

UCA took the opening kickoff 62 yards on seven plays to take the early lead. Sophomore Carlos Blackman capped the march with a sevenyard run to give the Bears a 7-0 lead with 13:08 left in the opening quarter.

Sophomore Juwan Petit-Frere answered on the ensuing kickoff, returning it 79 yards to set up the Lions at the UCA 13-yard line. However, Thomas was stuffed on fourth-and-short to keep SLU off the board.

UCA drove into Southeastern territory after getting the ball back on downs. On third-and-one, senior Jake Jiannoni stopped Crossley for no gain, then Williams II deflected a fourth-down pass by Hildebrand gave SLU the ball back.

On the ensuing drive, the Lions again moved into Central Arkansas territory. However, the Lions’ drive stalled and senior Dillon Burkhard’s 45-yard field goal missed wide right in the final minute of the opening quarter to keep the Bear lead at 7-0.

After the two teams traded punts, UCA doubled its lead. A 46-yard strike from Hildebrand to senior Brandon Cox set up a one-yard touchdown run by Crossley that gave the Bears a 14-0 lead with 10:30 left in the opening half.

UCA moved into Southeastern territory after another Lion punt, but the drive stalled and the Bears set up for a 45-yard field goal attempt by freshman Hayden Ray. UCA tried to fake it, but senior Max Lyons and freshman Ron Cherry

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NIKISUN SHRESTHA Staff Reporter

The Lady Lions soccer team began their Southland Conference play with a 2-0 loss to McNeese State University Cowgirls.

“We came out and started the game slow, and McNeese scored two goals with some good attacking play,” said Head Coach Christopher McBride.

“We got into the half 2-0 down.”

The team conceded a goal at the 11 minute mark, and the lead was doubled in the 32nd minute by the Cowgirls. The early setback made the Lady Lions reassess their tactics at half time.

“In second half, we changed a couple of things and physically matched them,” said McBride.

“It was a physical game. They’re strong and powerful. But we managed to match them in the second half, and the second half was much better.”

This was the first win for McNeese State against the Lady Lions since 2011. Freshman goalkeeper Michaela Hawthorn gave a standout performance

Golf prepares for first home state tourney

Joris Etlin led the university with a tie for 17th. The golf team finishes their first tournament ranked 10-12. Courtesy of Sports Information SARAH HESS Staff Reporter

The Lions golf team starts off the season with two tournaments.

The Sam Hall Intercollegiate was held on Sept. 11 and 12 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate started on Sept. 18 and will finish today, Sept. 19 in Choudrant, Louisiana.

The team placed 10th overall out of the 12 competing team in the Sam Hall Intercollegiate. Head Coach Jake Narro described his thoughts of the team’s finish.

“Disappointing finish, obviously,” said Narro. “I thought we had something going a little today to improve our position, and we weren’t able to hold on to it. We didn’t finish any of our rounds off today. But we did have our first one of the year so hopefully, we knocked a little rust off and a little nerves and now know what we have to work on. We have another one real quick to prove ourselves in.”

Two of the university’s players golfed solid match scores for the Sam Hall Intercollegiate. Junior William Meyers scored an even-par 71 in the final round and tied for 34th place while junior Joris Etlin recorded the second top-20 of his career tying for 17th place.

The first day of the tournament, Etlin shot a career-best 3-under-par 68 in the first round. Narro describes Etlin’s progress of the first day of the tournament.

“Joris had a great day,” said Narro. “He hit it well, and believe it or not, it could have been better. His ball striking was really, really good. A lot of greens in regulation, and if a few more putts had gone in for him, he would be leading the whole tournament.”

The Jim Rivers Intercollegiate is a 54 hole men’s college tournament hosted by Louisiana Tech University. Narro is using the first tournament as a reference on what needs to be improved on for the Jim Rivers tournament.

“What we’ve learned is that we’re in a 18 hole round,” said Narro. “We’re playing at 15 really good holes and then we’re making two or three holes that mess them up and really messes up the whole day. So, we’re just working on trying to become a little better finishers and also making our bad shots not quite as bad.”

This will be the first home tournament of the season for the golf team, and they will be competing against familiar rivals.

“We have a couple conference foes their, Houston Baptist and UNO,” said Narro. “It’s always good to keep an eye on them and try to beat those guys throughout the year, and of course, we want to beat the host LAU Tech too.”

The team comprised of three veteran players and four freshmen players will be traveling on Saturday to compete in the 12-team tournament.

during the game as she recorded eight saves.

With the loss, the team’s overall record is 2-5-1, but McBride believes the team can build on from the preseason and nonconference games and perform well in the conference.

“We’ll see once we get more into conference, but I think that the nonconference schedule was a good idea for what we had to be for conference play and who our opponents are gonna be,” said McBride. “McNeese have been very good. They’ve been through a very good nonconference schedule. We knew we’re in for a battle.”

According to McBride, the team has the same expectations and intensity in training at the start of conference play as they had before.

“The expectations are the same as we’ve been having,” said McBride. “We still have to come out each day ready to compete and ready to physically match each team in the conference because every team, since the conference started, everyone wants to get to the conference tournament. So, we want to make sure we come in every day and are competing every single day.”

The Lady Lions have two home games coming up.

They play Abilene Christian University on Friday, Sept. 22 followed by the game against University of the Incarnate Word on Sunday, Sept. 24.

McBride hopes the team can start to get some wins under their belt for the conference in front of the fans.

“It’ll be nice to get inside the stadium and have the home crowd to support us and cheer us on,” said McBride. “Hopefully, we can get a couple of wins for the conference.”

Freshman goalkeeper Michaela Hawthorn had eight saves against McNeese State. File photo/The Lion’s Roar

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Maroon Classic closes nonconference play Iberostar Classic starts tennis’s fall schedule

NIKISUN SHRESTHA STAFF REPORTER

The volleyball team has ended their nonconference play with a loss at home to the University of Southern Mississippi followed by a win and two losses at the Maroon Classic.

The loss at home to Southern Miss was a fluctuating performance in terms of intensity from the Lady Lions.

“We put some people around, and the players out there had some energy and that helped,” said Head Coach Jim Smoot. “It was kinda tough tonight because at the very last seconds of warm up, Elyssa Purcell hurt her knee. She’s always been a starter, so we had to make some adjustments.

So, I thought their game was good. I thought their energy was not there for two sets and that really concerns me.”

This was the first game that the team played at home since their Green & Gold match and sophomore middle blocker Savannah Alcazar gave her thoughts on the game. She was pleased to see the turnout.

“I think in the last set, we got things flowing and when our offense is going, no one can really stop us, especially in conference,” said Alcazar. “I think that we had a lot of fans and I think that when we have more fans, it gets us going. It motivates us to do better. We have been traveling a lot, and it’s different when we’re away because the only fans are our parents, grandparents. So, at home, we have a more hyped crowd. It really lights the fire for us.”

Going into the Maroon Classic, Alcazar was optimistic to deliver a good performance.

“We played Mississippi State in spring, and we beat them, and we only had six people,” said Alcazar. “So, it’s looking good for us. Couple of teams in our conference have already swept them, so we hope to go out there and play with the fire and take it.”

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continued from pg. 6 stopped Hildebrand short to give the Lions the ball back with 1:14 left on the clock.

On the half’s final drive, Thomas connected on a 33yard pass – his first attempt of the game – to freshman Austin Mitchell. Nunez then came in later on the drive and connected on a 31-yard pass to sophomore Javon Conner to set up a 25-yard Burkhard field goal that sent the Lions into the break down, 14-3.

On the first drive of the second half, SLU went for it on fourth and short in its own territory and Maracalin was stopped short.

Four plays later, Cressley raced in from 18 yards out to extend the Bear lead to 21-3 with 12:31 left in the third quarter.

The Lions again moved into Bear territory, but had to settle

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Sophomore middle blocker Savannah Alcazar recorded seven kills and 10 digs in the home opener against University of Southern Mississippi. The Lions lost the match 3-0 despite her efforts. NIKISUN SHRESTHA/THE LION’S ROAR a win against Jackson State University and losses against University of North Texas and Mississippi State University in the Maroon Classic. Smoot is focused on improving the team’s hitting throughout the games.

“I think it’s just the outlook,” said Smoot. “We hit so many balls right to the middle part of the backline and their defensive player just camps out and swallows it up.

We call it hitting the edges, you gotta hit down the line. We’re just too often just keeping it in. The number that I look at is hitting percentage. A lot of coaches look at how many swings you’ve had, how many kills that you get of that, and we gotta improve that percentage of kills.”

Smoot also gave his assessment of the nonconference schedule.

“It’s been pretty much, like tonight, it’s been up and down,”

Junior defensive specialist Lexie Torres serves in the home opener. The team recorded a win and two losses in Maroon Classic later. NIKISUN SHRESTHA/THE LION’S ROAR said Smoot. “At times, we’re not playing with the intensity that we need to, other times we do. You look at last weekend, we beat Alabama State, lost in the other two, and Alabama State beat the other two teams.”

With the conference play about to begin, Smoot concentrates on the intensity

with which the team plays.

“I think I’m training to build a foundation to be successful,” said Smoot. “So, I’m not particularly concerned with the wins or losses right now. We have to get the team playing with the spirit that they had in third set. That’s my main concern.”

The Lady Lions tennis team traveled to Cancun, Mexico to play in the 2017 Iberostar Classic this past weekend. The event is one of four tournaments the team is set to play in the fall semester.

The competition started on Wednesday, Sept. 13 and extended to Saturday, Sept.

16. The Lady Lions were joined by Lamar University and the University of Akron in the tournament. Head Coach Jason Hayes described the progression of the team during the tournament.

“We got off to a slow start, but then the girls really picked their game up, and I saw everything that I expected from them,” said Hayes. “It was just a great week. To start slowly and to play a great Thursday and then a perfect Friday, shows just how hard these girls have been working. If we can stay healthy, this team has the talent to have success, and we’re all going to work towards that goal. We have worked so hard on our fitness and our nutrition, and it really showed as each day of the tournament was tougher and tougher.”

The team turned things around after a two-game losing opening day to win the final four matches in the remaining day.

With three tournaments remaining, Hayes gave his thoughts on the team’s plans for the fall schedule and the key areas required for the team to succeed.

“We just want to work hard, build our physical and mental conditioning, and try to get one percent better every time we step on the court,” said Hayes. “To be successful, we have to have everyone working together with one goal, that the team gets better. To be successful, we all have to work together.”

The tennis team has gone through some changes for the

semester as three freshmen join the six returning players.

Freshmen Katya Cornejo, Jiva de Veer and Ximena Yanez look to bond well with sophomore Yasmine Taylor, junior Ceci Mercier and seniors Dalina Dahlmans, Fleur Holtkamp, Dany Raygadas and Madina Vorotnikova.

This tournament marked the first time since the 201516 season that the tennis team was at full strength. Dahlmans was back on the court after missing out on most of the previous season due to injury.

She returned with a 5-1 record for the tournament in her return to action. Mercier was another player who was back on the court after missing all of the 2016-17 season with an injury.

Hayes felt the freshmen have settled in with the team and was pleased by their effort in the tournament. Yanez started her career as a Lady Lion with a 6-0 winning performance.

She had a 2-0 singles record and teamed with Dahlmans to record a 4-0 mark in doubles.

“Could not be more proud of how the three new girls performed, great attitudes, and they’ve really been embraced by our returners,” said Hayes.

“You can see how close this team is,” said Hayes.

Hayes also spoke about the fall schedule and how it is spanned out.

“Each tournament is spread out by a couple weeks of practice, so we want to keep working during the week off so we can be better prepared,” said Hayes. “I’m hoping that our team plays its best tennis at the George E. Fourmaux Invitational in November.”

The upcoming schedule for the team consists of 2017 Ragin’ Cajun Fall Classic from Sept. 29-30 at Lafayette, LA, the 2017 UWF Fall Fling on Oct. 13-15 at Pensacola, FL, and the schedule closes out with the 2017 George E. Fourmaux Fed Cup Invitaional from Nov. 3-5 at home.

Athletics open suite to university departments for a 49-yard Burkhard field goal attempt that narrowly missed wide right. Three plays later, Hildebrand found senior Roman Gordon open for a 16-yard touchdown pass that pushed the Central Arkansas advantage to 28-3 with 8:42 left in the third quarter.

On the ensuing drive, the Lions moved into UCA territory.

However, Chris Terrell stripped Nunez on a sack and Raphael Garner raced untouched for a 38-yard fumble return and a 35-3 Bear advantage with 5:44 left in the third quarter.

On his first collegiate drive, Walker led SLU on an 14play, 52-yard scoring drive that resulted in a 41-yard Burkhard field goal to cut the lead to 35-6 Athletics has decided to offer an available suite to different departments at home with 14:12 left in the contest. football games by having Dr. John Crain randomly draw each one. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR ANNIE GOODMAN STAFF REPORTER

The Athletics Department and the Lion Athletic Association have decided to host a different university department in an unoccupied suite for each of the home football games in Strawberry Stadium this season.

“We wanted to offer the suite to groups on campus,” said Director of Athletics Jay Artigues. “Thought it would be great for different groups to have the opportunity to have that experience. Wanted different groups to have the opportunity to enjoy a game and experience a game atmosphere from a suite as a thoughtful gesture to hopefully increase morale.”

The selected departments in order are the Department of History and Political Science, the Office of Technology, the Department of Mathematics, the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

“We have six suites, and in the past, all six have been rented out,” said assistant athletic director for marketing and development Tom Dawsey, . “We’ve either had corporate partners or individuals who have purchased those suites.

This year, we have a new cabana area in our end zone, and one of our folks that have been in our suites decided to move down into the end zone. So, that suite became available.”

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Dawsey explained how unlike other universities, Artigues declines the option to have his own suite at home games.

“Most universities, the athletic director gets a suite with their home stadium,” said Dawsey. “Our athletic director likes moving around. He goes to the victory club. He goes into the stands. He stands down on the field. He’s very heavily in our operations as far as the game day management and the entertainment value. So, he didn’t really want a suite, per se, to sit in. So, at that point we came together, and he decided that he would like to allow different departments to use that suite.”

According to Dawsey, the Athletics Department depends on many different departments of the university.

“Quite frankly, the athletics department calls on academics, admissions, our physical plant,” said Dawsey. “We use so many different departments all on our campus. He thought that would be a good idea to allow different departments to use it throughout the season.”

President John L. Crain randomly selected the departments that are being hosted.

“We want to say, ‘Thank you,’” said Dawsey. “We want to thank the departments for what they do for us. We partner with a lot of them as far as our student athletes. We had an opportunity. This happened late in the year, so we really didn’t have a chance to sell it, per se. So, this was just a chance to say thank you to the different departments, and Dr. Crain really liked the idea.”

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Getting fit in the REC with GroupX classes ANNIE GOODMAN Staff Reporter

The Recreational Sports &Wellness offers a variety of exercises with their GroupX fitness classes.

Assistant Director of Health & Wellness Megan Mast explains what materials should be brought to classes.

“Every class is a little bit different, and we provide all the equipment that you would need,” said Mast. “For cycling, please bring your own towel and water and, if you want to, your own mat for yoga, but we will have a couple additional mats here.”

Mast is working to improve the program by supplying more equipment and changing the schedule of classes.

“We’re getting ready to get some more mats and more dumbbells so people can vary it, can go up on the weights in our body blast class,” said Mast.

“Those will be expected soon.

Majority of our instructors are Southeastern students, so if you have one in your class, reach out to them, come to the class. A lot

of them carry the schedules on them.”

Amber Collins, a junior majoring in business management instructs Zumba. She shares how she began instructing.

“I attended Zumba classes in Baton Rouge, and my love for Zumba grew so much that I decided to get certified,” said Collins. “My instructor took me under wing, and it just took off from there. I chose to instruct Zumba because it brings light and joy to people while still allowing them to get a full cardio work out. Zumba is so much more than just a dance class, and we incorporate so many different types of music.”

Collins believes Zumba provides a diverse workout.

“I hope my students receive an uplifting experience above all,” said Collins. “With a moment to relieve stress from school, work or any other personal issues and just truly enjoy their work out.

Zumba is important because it adds versatility to your workout, no need to limit yourself to just elliptical machines. All of the GroupX classes help offer some

type of outlet for students, which is needed.”

Mast says they are always looking for potential instructors to present demonstrations to her.

“I do all the planning for it,” said Mast. “I hire all of the instructors. I see where we need to add classes, take off classes, bring on new classes.

We’re always looking for new instructors, so if someone were to be interested in instructing, we prefer for it to be nationally certified instructors, but we’re always looking to improve. We always do evaluations right before midterms, and we see what classes are the popular times, where we need to add classes, take away classes, bring on more classes. It depends on what the classes are that are popular.”

Among the GroupX classes, Mast says yoga, cycling and Zumba are some of their more popular classes.

Mast said, “The majority of the classes are students in the Zumba instructor Amber Collins, a junior business management major, leads afternoon classes. However, we a group of students in the Pennington Student Activity Center. Zumba is one do have membership open to of the Group Exercise classes offered by the Recreational Sports and Wellness alumni, faculty, staff, retirees and community members. program. Annie Goodman/The Lion’s Roar

That’s why we put classes early in the morning for working people that maybe can’t get off at 5:30. Majority of them are Southeastern students because if you’re enrolled, it’s included in your student fee. So, why not use it? That’s what we’re here for.”

Mast hopes to get more students involved in these classes to improve overall wellness as well as to help students to meet new friends. She hopes to eventually move to the workout rooms downstairs.

“It’s one of the perks to get people in here, to get people moving,” said Mast. “Because not everyone wants to work out downstairs, we do offer personal training if you are skittish and don’t know what to do or how to work out. It’s, basically, to get you here and get you healthy.

Working out is minimum four times a week that you want to do for an hour. That’s for anyone if you want to gain weight, lose weight or maintain your weight.

We offer a variety of exercises.”

For more information about classes offered and times, visit southeastern.edu/recsports.

Etiquette Seminar shows students how to be professional

Anna Bass, instructor of management and business administration coaches the “Professional Presence & Etiquette Seminar.”

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JESSICA ANNY Staff Reporter

Knowing how to make a good

impression at an interview is important when trying to get a job. The “Professional Presence & Etiquette Seminar” provided students with the opportunity to get an in-depth knowledge on manners and tips to impress the employees.

The seminar was held in Garret Hall Room 14. Anna Bass, instructor of management and business administration, was the speaker at this event. She talked to the students about how to have good professional etiquette.

“Having what we call professional presence and etiquette gives a student a competitive advantage in the world of business,” said Bass. “I want students to come here and learn that etiquette is not just a list of do’s and don’ts.”

Bass has been teaching this course for over 10 years. As a coach for this seminar, she hopes students become servant leaders and help others in the world. Bass thinks that in life you have

Accommodations made for mothers JENNIFER DETTWILLER Staff Reporter

The University Health Center is working to offer a comfortable environment for nursing mothers.

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Jim McHodgkins was made aware of the lack of places for nursing mothers after receiving an email.

“The mother wanted to know if there was anywhere on campus she could be comfortable enough to breastfeed or pump breast milk,” said McHodgkins. “We are working to provide this type of location on campus.”

Nurse Practitioner and Health Center Director Andrea Peevy BUDGET

continued from pg. 1 in personal services, which includes salaries, benefits and student labor. There was an additional allocation in scholarships.”

One change to the budget was the addition of meritbased pay raises announced at the Fall 2017 convocation.

Approximately $3 million was allocated for this change.

“Class offerings or university staffing has not been affected by the budget,” said Domiano. “There was a small increase in salaries and benefits due to pay raises being given to all eligible employees.

These pay raises were the first university-wide pay raises since 2008-2009 and will allow the university to retain and recruit qualified professors and support staff, which will have a positive and direct impact on students.”

Domiano elaborated on the decision to allocate funding for the Office of Graduate Studies.

“The graduate studies office will help better inform students about the benefits of Southeastern’s graduate programs as well as help them navigate through the graduate

and McHodgkins discussed possible accommodations that could be made for mothers.

“We will always have a space available,” said Peevy. “So, if somebody comes in and needs to pump breast milk, they can certainly have the privacy of, like, my office, which would be fine. We may also have an empty exam room at the time that they can use.”

If a nursing mother is seeking these accommodations, contact the University Health Center at 985-549-2242. The center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.

to have a heart for helping people.

She also hopes that students will take something meaningful from the event to apply to “Career Fair.”

“Etiquette is a constantly emerging field, and the most important thing about having good etiquette and professional presence is to have a heart that cares about the other person’s welfare,” said Bass.

Bass demonstrated some of the manners at the dinner table and at job interviews to the students. She also taught the class how to interact in situations with business partners while still being professional with body language.

“This seminar seems to be very well received by the students,” said Bass.

“We hold it in our largest room here in Garret Hall. The room fills up quickly with eager people who are interested in learning what is the correct way to go

about a business interview.”

Senior psychology major Faith Bolling discussed how the seminar helped her.

“I got a lot of information and motivation for the “Career Fair” coming up from today,” said Bolling. “Today’s seminar made me more confident about the ‘Career Fair’ coming up. I know how to walk correctly now and what to wear.”

Bolling admits that she was going to wear something different and not quite up to standard until she came to today’s event.

“I’m glad I got these tips today for the ‘Career Fair’ coming up and to use for real life events,” said Bolling.

Chelsie Smith, a junior communication major is preparing for the upcoming “Career Fair” being held next week on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Pennington Student

Activity Center.

“I like that she talks about things that I was very concerned about before coming to the seminar today,” said Smith.

According to Smith, she did not know what to expect coming to this event but was glad she came.

“I am kind of nervous about dining at a table and how to act in a place where everyone is really professional,” said Smith.

Smith felt that the seminar gave her tips on how to act in securing a job and making a long-lasting impression.

“A lot of things that Ms. Anna covered in the seminar really were on the dime because I had most of the questions she answered,” said Smith. “I got more tips that I can go over on how to prepare myself to act in a business setting. I feel more prepared for the ‘Career Fair’ coming up.”

Ordering food made efficient with Tapingo NIKISUN SHRESTHA Staff Reporter

“It is a great time saver for customers,” said Parker. “Between classes, studying, campus activities, work, etc., our students are busy. Tapingo fits into the lives of those busy schedules by providing convenience, easy access and reliability.”

Parker described how Tapingo got the attention of her department.

“Seeing the product promoted at industry conferences and through talks with Aramark,” said Parker. “The university wanted to bring an online ordering service to campus. It reviewed a couple of options and through its business partnership with Aramark determined that Tapingo would be the best fit for the Southeastern community.”

The personalized and efficient food ordering along with multiple payment options will allow the app to be studentfriendly. Auxiliary Services is also planning other strategies to make the services in the

The Auxiliary Service in association with Aramark has started the use of the Tapingo app in the university as a means to improve the dining experience for the students.

Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives for Auxiliary Services Robin Parker explains what the app is and what it allows the students to do.

“Tapingo is a mobile commerce application that offers advance ordering for college campuses,” said Parker. “Through Tapingo, users can browse menus, place orders, pay for the meal and schedule the pickup.”

The app was launched in 2012 targeting college campuses and students in order to save time. This advantage made the app school admissions process with enticing for the university. an intent to grow enrollment,” said Domiano.

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university more convenient for the students.

“The new residence halls will feature wireless remote card access as well as integrated technology that will allow for classes and special programming to take place within the halls,” said Parker.

“Additionally, the Document Source will be adding upgraded print and finishing equipment during the Fall 2017 semester.”

The new Tapingo app was introduced to campus to allow advanced ordering for campus dining. Nikisun Shrestha/ The Lion’s Roar

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