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October 27, 2015 Volume 86, Issue 11

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Young crowned for beauty and talent

By Morgan Ledet Staff Reporter

Mark Waldman is a world renowned author and one of the world’s leading experts on communication, spirituality and the brain. As a member of the faculty at Loyola Marymount University’s College of Business and the Holmes Institute, he has given lectures on many television talk shows and also has been the author of 14 books. On Tuesday, October 20, students, faculty and fans got to experience a lecture from Waldman himself at the Columbia Theatre. Waldman started his lecture by telling the audience, “Before you speak, ask yourself ‘Will your words improve the science?’” He only spoke one sentence and already had the audience thinking. “Being in the business college at Loyola Marymount University demands that you come up with really quick effective ways to create team work development to maintain optimism to undermine any form of negativity,” said Waldman. His entire lecture was based on mindfulness. He explained mindfulness as being aware of a moment without judgment. Throughout the night, he educated the audience of how most people do not pay attention to what they are saying and do not pay attention to 90 percent of what other people are saying. Despite the event being labeled as a lecture, Waldman interacted with the audience. He had the audience close their eyes, and he asked a single question, “What is MINDFULNESS continued on pg. 8

Univeristy police helps women learn to defend themselves By Megan Simon Editor in Chief

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Miss Southeastern 2015 Emily Randon (above left) ends her year of reign by crowning Miss Southeastern 2016 Brianna Young, continuing a 57 year legacy. Young left the beauty pageant with not only bragging rights but one year’s tuition, local Miss America Crown, 1,000 dollar clothing allowance, opportunity to compete for Miss Louisiana, recognition at many Southeastern and community events, commemorative keepsake and a dozen golden roses.

By William Schmidt Opinions Editor

Six women walked across the stage competing for the coveted title of Miss Southeastern 2016 at the 57th Annual Miss Southeastern Pageant with only one being able to walk away with the crown as well as the right to represent the university over the next year. On Saturday, October 24 in the Pottle Music Auditorium, six contestants competed in the categories of fitness, talent, evening wear and on-stage question. A private interview with the judges on current issues and each girl’s platform took place before the pageant. Each category counted for a percentage of their final score.

The event was sponsored through the Campus Activities Board with the theme “A Night Dedicated to Dance.” Audience members cheered for their favorite participants throughout the evening until the crowning moment came, with the judges announcing categorical awards and runner ups before the crowning of Miss Southeastern 2016. The audience applauded as Abbie Chiasson was titled third runner up, Alexis LaPlante second runner up and Nancy Peck first runner up. The final cheer of the evening was given as Miss Southeastern 2015 Emily Randon gave the new crown to Miss Southeastern 2016 Brianna Young. “It was surreal,” said junior

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Brianna Young performs her lyrical/contemporary dance talent for the judges of Miss Southeastern 2016.

Tips for avoiding the freshman 15 By Megan Ferrando A&E Editor

Rape Aggression Defense Systems, most commonly known as RAD, aims to fight the statistics and reduce the victimization of women. According to the National Sexual Violence Resources Center, 91 percent of the victims of rape and sexual assault are female and one in five women will be raped at some point in their life. RAD is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques taught by the University Police Department. Classes are usually held at least once every semester, sometimes more, depending on demand. There is no charge for the class and is a two day process, consisting of three phases. The first phase is a lecture, where UPD instructors educate women about prevention and

mass communication major Young. Though only one contestant left crowned, it was an exhilarating experience nonetheless for participants. “It was really a fun and new experience,” said junior English education major Chiasson. “It was definitely new and fun to meet all the contestants. My favorite part was meeting the girls. They are really sweet.” Though Miss Southeastern takes place every year, each competition is unique in its own way. “I competed in Miss Southeastern last year, and it was definitely a new experience

New students entering college hear of the much-feared freshman 15. It is common for students to gain weight not only as freshmen, but throughout their college years. According to nutrition professor of Ball State University Amber Haroldson, students likely gain weight in college due to being on their own when it comes to meals, having busy schedules, increased snacking during studying or leisure time, emotional eating, perceived lack of healthy food availability and being less physically active. According to both Haroldson and the staff of Recreational Sports and Wellness, the freshman 15 can be avoided through conscious eating, exercise and more. “We need to exercise obviously,” said Director of Recreational Sports and Wellness Dollie Hebert-Crouch. “Not only does exercise help us not gain weight but it also helps reduce stress. So from a mindful perspective, if you’re just looking to do something that’s good for you, exercise is the first

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step. But, you also have to eat right. Because if you exercise, but you’re eating at McDonalds every day, you’re not going to achieve what you want to achieve.” When it comes to exercise, HebertCrouch explains people need 30 minutes to an hour of exercise in their day. With much of students’ time spent at school and work, prioritizing is important. “There’s 24 hours in the day,” said Hebert-Crouch. “When we make our priorities when we wake up in the morning, we all choose how those 24 hours are going to play out. The bottom line is when you look at your 24-hour day, how are you going to piece it together when you look at your priorities? If exercise is not a priority to you, you’re not going to choose to do it. If you want to stay away from the freshman 15, look at your day and fit 30 minutes to an hour into your day.” The Rec Center offers multiple programs and tools for students to stay healthy and fit. Students may freely use the gym, track, weight room and more within the center. Group X classes are offered for free throughout the week.

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Healthy choices are offered at the Mane Dish in an effort to help students maintain a healthy lifestyle. There is a salad bar offered for lunch and dinner every day, as well as a selection of fresh fruit. Each hot meal is labeled with nutritional information, which can help inform students on the amount of nutrition and calories they are consuming for each meal. Classes include cycling, abs and back workouts and more. For students who want one-on-one training, they can hire a personal trainer. “We have awesome instructors and two of them are on the track team so you’re definitely going to get a work out,” said Assistant Director of Health and Wellness Megan Mast. “We have

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Interval 30. We also have our personal training packets. Also, I can do a personal assessment on you so you can see where you are and where you should be based on national standards.” Mast also encourages students to FRESHMAN 15 continued on pg. 9

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Saturday, October 31 will be Halloween. See all the events campus has to offer.

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A new reign for Miss Southeastern

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MISS SOUTHEASTERN continued from pg. 1 this year],” said junior communication major Nancy Peck. “It was different contests, had a whole different vibe and different theme. It made the pageant totally different.” Outside the interview and on-stage question, each participant enjoyed using the other categories to show their inner personality to the judges. “My favorite part was the swimsuit,” said junior kinesiology major Alexis LaPlante. “It was just so fun to get out there and show my personality.” Others enjoyed being able to show off their evening wear for the judges. “My favorite part was evening wear,” said Young. “I really took the time to pick a dress that represented my personality, and the judges apparently agreed with me. It was reassuring that people liked my dress as much as I did.”

With a year ahead for Young as Miss Southeastern 2016, she is looking forward to all that is expected as well as Miss Southeastern responsibilities. “I didn’t expect it, but I am so humbled and excited for the year ahead of me,” said Young. “I’m really excited for the year ahead and I can’t wait to get involved as much as I can for this next year.” As the crowning of Young has now taken place, forever Miss Southeastern 2015 recalls some of the fondest moments from over the last year. “By participating in pageants, I have not only been able to express myself in a creative way, but I have also been pushed to work harder towards my future career,” said senior kinesiology major Randon. “I will be graduating next semester and plan on working towards obtaining my doctorate in physical therapy. I feel so honored to be known in history as one of only a handful of women to be named Miss Southeastern. In fact, I teach dance at Fellom Ballet

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for former Miss Southeastern 1970 Dr. Martie Fellom.” Randon hopes over the next year Young not only appreciates every moment as Miss Southeastern but wants all to remember every contestant reigns in their own right. “Cherish every moment, be kind to everyone you meet and wear as much green and

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gold as possible,” said Randon. “Although only one girl could walk away with the crown, each one of the contestants is a queen. They all worked so hard and that showed on the stage. I was so happy to crown my successor Brianna Young. I encourage everyone to continue to support her as she embarks on this amazing journey.”

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FM Just a reminder that the Phi Mu annual

dodgeball tournament is coming up and will be held on Sunday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rec Center. All of the proceeds for this event will go towards our philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Anyone who’s not on a team can pay two dollars to enter or ask a Phi Mu member if you’re interested in playing on a team. Come out and join us for a lot of fun and a little friendly competition. Hope to see you there.

Reconnect

Reconnect Farmer’s Market: A perfect opportunity for you to “buy local, eat fresh” on campus at the Reconnect Farmers Market on Wednesday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in front of the Student Union. We are back with a bang and a diverse group of vendors. Our favorite returning vendors like Blue Ribbon Pies and Locally Preserved will be selling delicious treats. You know you want some sweet delights. Student vendor Stephanie Travis will have her jams and pickles along with the Ceramics Club that will be displaying and selling pottery items. An event with free food samples, cooking demos, arts, crafts and friendly people

sounds like fun. Not to forget, awesome music from KSLU will make it even better. You have to come join the excitement, and don’t forget some cash.

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We would like to congratulate our newly elected E-Board: president Kaitlyn Carroll, vice president Nicole Cousins, secretary Pati Fowler, ritual Allison Davis, treasurer Halie St. Clair, new member educator Rachel Mendoza, panhellenic delegate Danielle Savoie and recruitment chair Gina Santora. We are so excited to see where these women will lead our chapter in the upcoming year. Have a great week.

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The department of sociology and criminal justice will hold their 11th annual Social Justice speaker series on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. The Speaker will be Marc Bousquet, an Associate Professor of Film and Media at Emory University and the author of “How the University Works: Higher Education and the Low-Wage Nation,” which exposes the seamy underbelly of higher education in the United States as a world where faculty, grad students and undergraduates work long hours for fast-food wages. Bousquet’s presentation will reveal the numerous ways

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T h e Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice in collaboration with the Southeastern Sociological Association will host a student organizer workshop with Social Justice Speaker, Marc Bousquet. Nationallyrecognized author, speaker and organizer Dr.Bousquet will meet with representatives of various student organizations and others with an interest in exploring how to address the corporatization of higher education and its effects on students as both students and workers. Thursday, November 5 at 9:30 a.m. in Student Union 2207.

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Newly crowned Miss Southeastern 2016 Brianna Young (top left) celebrates with her relative. Young (top right) poses with judges (left to right) Tony Ardillo, Katie Potts, Christy Montgomery, Sarah Clifton and Charley Cormier. Overall 2nd Runner Up Alexis LaPlante (middle left) performs an interpretive dance during the Talent competition. Abbie Chiasson (middle center) wins Miss Congeniality and overall 3rd Runner Up. Shanna ‘Caprice’ Lee (middle right) shows off her confidence during the Fitness competition. Nancy Peck (above) wows the judges in her evening gown winning the Evening Wear competition. Peck also won People’s Choice, the Miracle Maker Award and overall 1st Runner Up.

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No Homecoming fun due to academia

William Schmidt Opinion Editor

My freshman year was spent in the dorms studying away to make sure that I could get the highest GPA possible. Needless to say, I thought Homecoming was something that only took place in high school. I’m willing

to admit I didn’t even ﬁnd out about Homecoming taking place on campus until weeks after when a friend brought it up in casual conversation. Over the semesters, I have gone through the trials of life as most fellow college students do. One experience that started my sophomore year was my active involvement in partaking in Homecoming affairs, Lip Sync being the one competition that I fell in love with. Needless to say, I made a vow

to myself to never miss a Lip Sync competition while attending the university. True to this vow, I experienced two amazing lip sync competitions for the next two years. However, that was to change this semester. I am a graduating senior and one of my main goals is to not only graduate, but experience college to the fullest. However, this semester I missed every event involved with Homecoming due to tests and papers being due the Monday and

Wednesday after Homecoming Week. I understand that professors can’t schedule every test around the Homecoming schedule, but I also think that the university should to the best of their ability schedule Homecoming around a time that is not the week before the drop date. Teachers are notorious for wanting one ﬁnal grade in before that drop date. Yes, this may be to help the student ﬁgure out if they need to drop the class or not, but most students understand

the need to study for any test. I have heard some students say, “Just study on the weekend or after the Homecoming game.” I would love to have been able to do this, but I had to take off of work just to ensure that I was able to keep needed grades. One of the hardest parts of studying over participating in Homecoming was how I am friends, or at least acquaintances, with most of the people in CSA. They won my favorite competition and did it as a stand-alone group.

All this being said, I feel like as a graduating senior, the university failed at accomplishing something more than an education; an unforgettable experience that one day I could have shared with my children about my alma matter. Sadly, it will be extremely difﬁcult to come home for Homecoming after I graduate because my mind will immediately focus on how I had to study during Homecoming and miss what I looked forward to most about last week, Lip Sync.

Be who you are on the inside for Halloween Let us view a good movie Megan McCormick Staff Reporter For every holiday, everyone expects so much out of each other. For example, on Christmas, one must be prim and proper for the glorious Christmas pictures with the cousins you see twice a year. One being the month before at Thanksgiving dinner, where again, you must be ready to sit and mingle while pretending you like the cranberry sauce your grandma slaved over. Don’t get me wrong, I do love my family, and I love eating the turkey and casserole. However, I would love it even more while dressed in my norts and shirt. Dressing fancy is fun and all, but it can get old very quickly; my style is the

lounge wear. Therefore, I must say I thoroughly enjoy Halloween. Besides the obvious s’mores, bonfires, parties with friends and unlimited amount of candy, October 31 is the one day a person can dress in whatever they please without being judged. We have seemed to forget the joy Halloween can bring. Instead, we focus on being “too cool” to dress up. Some believe it is stupid so they say, “I am dressing as myself,” which is totally acceptable. Halloween is the day where anything goes. Costumes vary from generic cat tails and ears to elaborate celebrity or cartoon look-a-likes. In my opinion, no matter the costume and no matter the party, the important thing to remember on Halloween Day is to be yourself. Being yourself is something we

should strive to achieve daily, but since our generation is filled with stereotypes and judgmental people, it is hard to do so. Therefore, Halloween gives us this chance to express who we actually are, who we think we are or who we hope we could be. I am a nineteen year old college student. On Halloween, if I were to dress as myself, I could be a sorority girl. Then again, I like to think of myself as Super Woman who balances all my school work and organizations so I could dress in a cape and tights. Lastly, my idol is Baby from “Dirty Dancing”; my alternative ego would be me dressed in high waisted shorts with teased hair. My point is no matter which option I may choose, I will be sure to fully express myself. I hope you do the same when you’re searching for a costume this Halloween.

SPEAK OUT

What Halloween costume is overdone and why? Breianna Real Freshman, General Studies

Martha Sibley Graduate Student, Applied Sociology

Sexy French maid or sexy police officer. Basically the entire female section of Party City.

I think the most overdone costume is probably the sexy cat. I think people do it because it’s easy.

Aaron Montz Sophomore, Criminal Justice

Luke Bleakley Sophomore, Supply Chain Management

Superheroes. I see a lot since Marvel started cranking out movies.

Vampire. A lot of people think of Dracula first thing. It’s an easy costume to do.

Iris Cortez Graduate Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Jennifer Rees Graduate Student, Applied Sociology

Pirates. I see them at every single Halloween party I go to.

99 percent of Halloween costumes because they are rooted in negative social views.

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Due to licensing laws, companies can be charged a large sum of money to do viewing without permission. Local Mom and Pop Shops are now at the mercy of these laws, hindering the possibility of making profit if they want to do a viewing and only charge to keep their lights on. If businesses fail to abide by these laws, they can face court action or be forced to pay large fines. I believe this course of action is unjust for small businesses. According to paaba.org, Mom and Pop Shops are usually small, independently owned family businesses. Some of these shops already have to overcharge customers in order to compete with the popularity of bigger corporations. They also create customized products or host unique events to draw in more customers. By forcing owners to abide by licensing laws, money is directly being taken away from their businesses. Customers also suffer. The best way to create something new is to follow the example of something that has historically been done successfully. Customers are directly losing the quality of new, innovative things. Unfortunately, at this point, there are very few things that can be done 100 percent originally. I do believe that some licensing laws should be enforced. I even believe that fees should be charged to businesses, but, these fees should only be enforced in large venues, like movie theatres, and the fees shouldn’t be over half of the profit earned by the event. I don’t believe that a theatre in a college should be forced to pay a large fee to show a movie to students, which has happened in the setting of educational institutions because they are not recreating or redistributing the movie. They are simply showing it on a larger scale outside of a home setting. Large fees should only be charged to businesses that can afford them, only if they have used a sufficient amount of the original work, or have tried to redistribute or recreate it. If this business shows the original movie or play, then some of that money should be awarded to the creators. In no case should someone be allowed to copy the work that someone else has done and claim it as their own, but, there should not be laws in place that takes money from businesses that are not capable of paying it. Whether it’s a local Mom and Pop Shop, community theatre or any other small business, they should have the right to show viewing of movies and adapt them. The entire point of art is supposed to be using your creative talents, distributing it and creating a safe environment to discuss it. It’s supposed to be a learning experience. I truly believe that Mom and Pop Shops are not trying to harm whoever owns films, or other bodies of work. They are only trying to show great works of arts to their customers and the local community wishing to create a night of fun that may be difficult to come by in a small town.

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Shattered Illusions

By Elizabeth Brown Staff Reporter

Review Before seeing “Crimson Peak,” I had some high expectations, due to some of its big-time cast members like Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Charlie Hunnam and Jessica Chastain, to name a few. I also consider myself to be a bit of a horror movie fan, so that raised my skepticism before seeing it, considering that I feel that the majority of modern horror films are boring or illogical. What really drew me in was that the film included a love story and a ghost story, which, for me, tends to be the most thrilling or scary. Sadly, by the end of the film, I felt disappointed. The movie, which takes place after the end of the Victorian era, began with an eerie sound of heavy breathing coming from the main character Edith, played by Wasikowska, with a scratch and blood on her face. Next, we see a flashback to Edith’s childhood where she was visited by the ghost of her mother telling her: “Beware of Crimson Peak.” Fast forwarding to present day, the scene jumps right into the romance where Edith met a young aristocrat named Sir Thomas Sharpe, played by Hiddleston, and Tom’s sister, Lucille, played by Chastain. To Edith’s father’s dismay, the two fell in love. All things remained happy in the beginning, but did not last very long. Sadly, “Crimson Peak” proved to be all too predictable throughout the entire film. In many instances, something happens, but it had already been revealed to the viewer or hinted at earlier in the film. From the beginning, I felt something was off about Lucille and Tom, even though Tom was charming and handsome. Later, the horrible truth about the siblings was revealed. The ghost aspect of the film proved to be not nearly as significant as the trailers had suggested. They were not violent, just creepy because of their deathly, bloody appearances, which we later find out the truth about. Throughout the film, the only time the ghosts appeared were when they were trying to warn Edith about Tom and Lucille. *SPOILER ALERT* The only thing that proved to be surprising was when Edith found Tom and Lucille in bed together acting as passionate lovers, but looking back at the film after it is over, there were instances where their incestuous relationship was hinted at. The biggest giveaway was when Lucille got angry after finding out that Tom and Edith spent the night together away from Crimson Peak. Lucille would also repeatedly say that she and Tom have to stick together and that she doesn’t want to be left alone or to be away from him. Overall, I would say that “Crimson Peak” lacked in suspense besides the gory and violent moments, but it would be a good film for someone who is not much of a horror movie fan or who does not like to be surprised.

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Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds performed at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. Arleigh Kincheloe ( left) led with vocals and her brother Jackson Kincheloe (right) played harmonica. Other band members include Sasha Brown on guitar, Josh Myers on bass, Phil Rodriguez on trumpet, Brian Graham on saxophone and Dan Boyden on drums.

Rising artists get audience on their feet By William Schmidt Opinions Editor

The Columbia Theatre captivated audiences as they brought in Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds for the New Artist Concert Series. The concert took place on Thursday, October 22 and was geared to a wide range of people. Before the end of the third song, audience members were dancing in the aisles and by the front stage of the theatre. “This is the first time for this kind of event,” said Executive Director of the Columbia Theatre C. Roy Blackwood. “The word got out, the people came. We have more people here than expected for a first time event. I’m trying to serve a broader demographic in the community and to do that I have to put the things they want to hear onstage. That was the emphasis I wanted to put on this concert. The performance I thought was killer, it was everything I hoped it would be so I’m really excited as far as success.” Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds started to create their sound over seven years ago, but two members have been playing for their entire lives: vocalist Arleigh Kincheloe and harmonica player Jackson Kincheloe. “At this point, we have been doing it for seven

years, but me and my brother have been playing together our entire lives,” said Arleigh Kincheloe. “Our drummer is the newest member. Everyone else has seeped in over the years. It is just fun to hang out with everyone and we really are a unit and it brings me a lot of joy to do it and make people feel good as well.” Some audience members drove all the way from Texas and fought the hazards of driving in Hammond for a girl’s night out. “We’ve been listening to them for a couple of years now,” said native of Houston, Texas Sydney Walker. “The band is the main reason we came down here and traveling was great for the most part until you get where the construction is, then there is that crazy turn. I screamed while driving. I screamed, ‘Please help me’ in the car, it was terrifying.” Not only were audience members ecstatic about Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, but the band was pleased to play in the venue due to the entire atmosphere of the theater. “It’s one of my favorite things about the line of work is getting to see all the new places,” said guitarist Sasha Brown. “When you go into it [a concert], you have no idea what to expect. The whole theatre is very big and hospitable; it is true to that Southern hospitality. The fans were incredible. We

have played for audiences where we outnumber the audience members so having been through that, like every band on the road, we had a lot of fun with that and we feel very honored to show up to a place like this. This beautiful venue, great staff, wonderful audience.” The band has had members come and go over the years, but Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds will make their seventh anniversary this November. “We started playing shows and the audience kept growing,” said Brown. “It snowballed and became this thing where we were like let us ride this wave and see how far it can go. Thanksgiving will be our seventh anniversary for the band; it just has been a great journey.” Over the years, the band has had a wide variety of music offered but plan to continue to rock out for their fans. “We just like to get weird, rock out and dance around,” said Brown. “High energy, sweat, soul, rock, dance party; that is what we are about. We are focused on the future and the present.” To learn more about Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, visit sistersparrow.com or follow them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. To see what events are coming to the Columbia Theatre, visit columbiatheatre.org.

New Orleans to host Voodoo By Kaitlyn Johnson Staff Reporter

Autumn is here; the leaves are falling, the temperature is slowly dropping and the Voodoo music festival is approaching. Since its beginning in the late 1990s, the music festival has grown from a single day event to the full weekend event that it is now. Throughout the years, the event has brought millions of music lovers from all over the world to the city of New Orleans to listen to a variety of artists. This event is one that is original to New Orleans, which makes it all the more special to the locals, but it really embedded itself into the local community after Hurricane Katrina. Due to the devastating storm, the festival was forced to take place elsewhere. But for one of its two days, Voodoo Fest was held as a tribute event for those that helped during the storm. The military, firefighters and volunteers were among the few who were invited to enjoy the local music festival. This year, the festival will run from October 30 to November 1. “New Orleans is such a melting pot, and a music festival is the perfect way for it to express that,” said senior kinesiology major Jessica Wood. “I absolutely can’t

wait until I get to go. It’ll truly be an experience.” Artists will include Ozzy Osbourne featuring Geezer Butler, Tom Morello and Slash, Florence + The Machine, Jack Ü, Chance the Rapper, Modest Mouse, Babes in Toyland, Hundred Waters, The Ludlow Thieves and many more. Voodoo Fest has way more to offer than just music. Junior biology major Connie Adams said that her favorite part about the Voodoo Fest is the food. “They always have a wide variety of food there,” said Adams. “So, I’ll always try to taste food from as many booths as I can.” Festival goers will be able to enjoy local food from the likes of Food Fellas, who specializes in pecan wood smoked hot links, Ajun Cajun Ninja, a spicy mix of Cajun and Asian food and Off the Bone BBQ, whose Cajun Shrimp Mac n Cheese and pulled pork sandwiches will be served. Other food options will include Dragos, Tica’s Tacos, Lucky Dogs and about a dozen more. The legendary Roman Candy Company cart will be involved in the festival as well. When attendees have seen their favorite artists and are ready to walk off all the food, they will be able to peruse the shops of local craftsmen. Culture-Cross, Coco Loco and Baizaar are a few of the

jewelry stands that will be at the festival, all of which specialize in unique, fashionable jewelry. May Photography, John W. Fesken and Armageddon Beachparty are some of the art vendors that are

participating in the Voodoo festival this year. This list barely puts a dent in all the vendors that will be at the Voodoo marketplace this year, as there will be more than 30 booths for participants to shop.

To purchase tickets and see a full list of artists, food vendors and shops, visit worshipthemusic.com. Single day general admission tickets are $99 and three-day tickets are $231.

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Wine and dine in Sims library By Megan Ferrando A&E Editor

Wine lovers have the opportunity to experience wine in a new way with the Sims Memorial Library’s annual “Wine with Friends.” The event is a fundraiser for the library where guests can enjoy samplings of six different wines, pairings of food, live music, a silent auction and door prizes. The wine tasting will take place next Friday, October 30 with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and tastings beginning at 7:00 p.m. “It’s a fun way to spend the evening with some nice food, nice people, some really good wine in the library and the library is the beneficiary of it all,” said Library Director Eric Johnson. “There’s just something about the wine tasting that is just really fun to do. What I love is that everyone has such a great time even if they came by themselves and were afraid they wouldn’t know anybody, by glass two they’re talking to everybody at their table.” All wines, foods and more are donated by members of the board

of Friends of Sims Library, locals in the community, businesses and more. This year, much of the wine will be donated by downtown Hammond’s Red, White, & Brew. During the event, the wines will be introduced by Todd Delaune from Red, White, & Brew. “We end up with great wine, and we’re trying to do wine that people haven’t necessarily had before,” said Johnson. “So we introduce the wine, talk about the wine, tell where it’s from, how it’s grown [and] what dish does it goes with. It’s a fun way to learn about wine as well.” Attendees will get to learn about the wine they are drinking and enjoy food that pairs with it well. Both red and white wine will be served. “What we’ve done from the beginning is, we decided it wasn’t going to be just a tasting, but we were going to pair different foods with it,” said Johnson. “It’s pretty much been consistent. Six different wines with six plates of food.” The menu will consist of various hors d’oeuvres with the first wine, shrimp skewers,

soup, a pork dish, a dish made of mushrooms and leeks and desert paired with a desert wine. After enjoying three wines, guests will have an opportunity to browse the silent auction. “There’s going to be some new exciting things,” said Head of Serials of Sims Janie Branham. “I think people who come will be surprised in a pleasant way with the type of things we are offering.” This year one item will be a dinner for six people at someone’s house provided by a Cordon Bleu chef. More unique items like this will be offered. Common items include gift cards, art, signed books, wine accessories and more. All proceeds will go towards the library’s annual budget to support things such as new equipment, provide various programs and more. Each year, “Wine with Friends” has helped raise between 3,600 to 4,000 dollars according to Johnson. Since they began the event about seven years ago, they have raised over 25,000 dollars. According to Branham, some of the money has helped provide new furniture in the library along

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Selections of unique wine are poured for guests at a previous “Wine with Friends.” Guests sat among books and study spaces as the library was transformed into a temporary “café” style room complete with tables, shrubbery and more. with money provided by the Student Government Association. “It’s not a stuffy event. People think it’s going to be a very social thing and if you’re not part of an elite group within the community you’re not going to fit in,” said Branham. “It’s not like that at all. If you don’t know someone when you come in, you’ll know people when you leave. It’s laid back, it isn’t stuffy, people laugh and it probably has the most energy of

Broadway to hit Columbia By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter

Broadway fans can go to the Columbia Theatre and be a part of “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical.” The curtain rises for the performance on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m., but factors of the show begin to develop even before the opening note rings throughout the audience from the stage. “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical,” is an improvised musical comedy production that requires the help of the audience to achieve its fullest potential. Attendees should not expect to hear only from specific musicals like “CATS,” “Wicked” or “Phantom of the Opera;” once audience members arrive, they can speak with performers and the 10 most popular songs mentioned will be a part of the show. “People can say whatever they want, and they [the performers] will build on that,” said Interim Director of Columbia Theatre Roy Blackwood. “They have a matrix and will use within that whatever the

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Senior Renee Villarreal (right) and sophomore Dalina Dahlmans (left) helped lead the team to victory during the final match of the fall season. The duo has had success in both singles and doubles competition this fall. Villarreal entered into the Big Easy Tennis Classic undfeated in the fall season. Dahlmans has been representing Lady Lions on the no. 2 court this fall season. The pair won the final three tournaments of the fall season despite this being the first season the pair has played together as a team.

Everyone on the team wants to hold the Southland Conference trophy in their hands at the end of next semester and roar out loud ‘we are the champions.”’ Villarreal remains pleased with the entire team because of their success during the fall season. “The results from this fall exceeded my expectations, not only personally, but also for the team as a whole,” said Villarreal. “I got to see our newcomers play, learn from them and to be able to help them. Our sophomores looked better this year than in their freshman year and I’m pretty sure they’ll keep improving as time passes.” Head Coach Jason Hayes described his satisfaction with the team so far. “It was a good weekend for us and it’s been a really good fall for the entire program. We set some high goals for this year and we’ve worked hard each day to put ourselves in

position to reach those,” said Hayes. Hayes contributes most of the team’s success to the players’ passion for the game. “What I try to encourage is a positive environment where the players feel that they are supported,” said Hayes. “I’m lucky because I’ve got eight girls that really care about what they’re doing and they care about each other, so it actually makes my job easier because this group does not need to be motivated.” This was the team’s final game of the fall season. Their spring season will not begin until January. The Lady Lions will face off against Southern University on January 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Southeastern Tennis Complex. For more information on the team, visit lionsports.net.

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Harmony social returns to celebrate Halloween

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Students enjoyed an early celebration of Halloween complete with dancing, food and creative costumes. Junior communication major Miranda Fleig dances the night away in an Aphrodite costume.

By Larshell Green Staff Reporter

Recently, the 2nd Annual Halloween Harmony Social was hosted by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Sigma Alpha Iota’s Mu Rho Chapter. Profits from the social were used to advance music on campus and in surrounding areas, which are goals of both organizations. A portion of the proceeds also went to Sigma Alpha Iota’s Mu Rho Chapter. On Thursday, October 22, the event was hosted in the Pottle Music Building from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and was emceed by Southeastern alumni and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia member Cody Watts and Sigma Alpha Iota’s Mu Rho Chapter member Emily Nodine. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia member Gregory Griffith was the event director. “It’s a fantastic event with lots of great energy,” said sophomore communication major Bruce Javery. “Everyone should come because it’s a great way to celebrate Halloween.” Previously, the Halloween Harmony Social was called the Halloween Harmony Ball and took place on the 3rd floor of the Student Union Ballroom. When the organizations advertised

using the term “ball,” people dressed too formal. “The name was changed to ‘social’ to reflect the idea of a community costume party,” said Watts. “We wanted an event to bring together as many student organizations as possible. We wanted to provide an awesome, fun, harmonious experience.” Music was provided by KSLU with senior English major Katherine Wall, who returned for the second year. “It’s one of my favorite things we have on campus,” said Wall. “I love seeing all the organizations get together so I can try to trick them into dancing and being goofy for a night.” If you were expecting a night of ghosts, ghouls and goblins, you were in the wrong place. Instead, it was a night of light-hearted costumes, laughter, dancing, friendship and yes, “harmony.” “We are brother and sister fraternities and sororities,” said Nodine. “Phi Mu Alpha has been donating money and offering help. They backed us up when we [Sigma Alpha Iota] were being chartered, so when they asked for help with the social, we agreed.” Although the social involved many from the

see MINDFULNESS pg. 1 your innermost value?” He stayed quiet for a few seconds and let the audience think. He went into the crowd, asking for answer to his question. He then explained the words the individual thought of could be used to activate stress reducing genes. To relieve stress, you would breathe in your inner most value and out the negative value. Waldman has found ways to ease an individual’s stress with multiple techniques. “It’s extraordinarily easy to learn how to concentrate by focusing on a single sound,” said Waldman. “It’s extraordinarily easy to eliminate any form of mental stress; extraordinarily easy to get rid of physical pain through a super slow gentle stretch. It’s very easy to override a negative thought, an anxious feeling by focusing on three things you did well that day or three things that you feel grateful for. Your brain will respond to a positive thought as if that is your inner reality. Your brain will respond to a negative thought as if that is your inner reality, but your brain is designed to put more emphasis on the negative thought; thus the 3:1, 5:1 positivity ratio.” The next part of his lecture focused on relaxing the brain. Some brain relaxing techniques include stretching in extremely slow motion or softly touching the palms of your hands or arms. If you stroke your hands or arms, this turns off negative senses in your brain. He also discussed different ways to use these techniques in the classroom. “I think everyone should have a mindfulness bell in the classroom, and when the teacher says something important, ring that bell, kick back,” said Waldman. “One technique we didn’t talk about too much tonight is conscious daydreaming. Just by letting yourself drift in and out is one

see SELF DEFENSE pg. 1 recognition of crimes against them. The second phase is physical techniques, where students begin hands-on training. The third phase is the opportunity to practice, and the students can try out the techniques on instructors, who wear protective gear specifically designed for training. This phase puts the students in a dynamic environment, simulating events where they would have to utilize the techniques learned through the course. The first phase also focuses on informing women about the myths surrounding sexual assault among other crimes the media might present and the true risk they should be aware of. “The first four hours is classroom, and we talk about risks,” said UPD Lieutenant Patrick Gipson. “We talk about what really are the risks versus what you might believe risks to be based upon TV and the media because there is a good bit of misinformation of ideas and myths. Folks have this idea when they think of rape and assault. They have this play in their head where they are visualizing what is occurring. Most times what they are visualizing has nothing to do with how these types of situations occur.” The class mainly focuses on prevention and recognition, meaning learning about the behaviors and situations that might occur before a crime is about to take place. The physical techniques learned in this program are meant to be a last resort if prevention is no longer an option. “You can’t control if somebody wants to commit a crime,” said Gipson. “You can’t control how somebody else thinks; however, if you can help prevent that opportunity from arising, then, you

can prevent the crime. You can control what you do. The third party of the triangle is the victim, the person who is targeted. We can control our own behavior and make it harder for someone to select one of us as a victim.” According to Gipson, one of the biggest prevention tips is planning ahead. “Planning ahead, thinking about what is likely going to happen, what is possible and what can I do to stop it,” said Gipson. “[For example] if you know that you are coming home after dark, leave the light on when you leave the house. Many criminals don’t want to commit a crime when they think someone might see them doing it. Extra lighting, crowds and people around makes it much harder to do something to somebody else when they don’t want other people to know about it.” Other tips included how one identifies themselves on the phone or at the door of one’s house, such as making it appear multiple people are home versus only one. Even though it is a known fact men are sexually assaulted and are victimized, this is a class solely geared for women. This is due to the class being geared in a way that meets women’s specific needs. “There are other self defense classes out there for men, but this isn’t one,” said Gipson. “The techniques that we teach, when we get out of the classroom and are learning about physical techniques, they are designed based upon research in how women are attacked and how they can defend themselves physically, which is entirely different on how men are attacked and how they can defend themselves physically. Most of the information we give would not be helpful for a man

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Senior English major Katherine Wall returns for the second year as DJ of the social. Wall took a break from the DJ booth, dressed as Bernie Sanders, to bring much laughter to the dance floor. music, dance and theatre community, all were welcome. “It’s an easily accessible event for people who are scared to get involved on campus,” said Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia President Jarod Hopper. “We’re a very accepting group of people.” The day before the event, the organizations advertised around campus, using their own twists of “Guerrilla Warfare,” which consisted of members passing out flyers in banana and gorilla costumes. The costume competition had three categories that consisted of Best Singles Costume, Best Couples Costume and Best Dancer. The winners of the night were Luke

Williamson for Best Singles Costume, Greg Griffith and Megan Walker for Best Couples Costume and Austin Hynes for Best Dancer. The Halloween Harmony Social was considered a successful night of different groups and people coming together. Watts encourages students to find an organization to get involved with. “Joining organizations brings the college experience to another level of growth, friendship, teamwork and learning,” said Watts. “If we didn’t come together as an organization, it wouldn’t be possible.” For more information of upcoming events, visit the Southeastern homepage, or either of the organizations’ Facebook pages.

of the healthiest things you can do for your brain.” The audience was again asked to close their eyes. Waldman spoke softly and asked two questions, “What quality do you look for in a relationship?” and “What quality do you think is needed to have a value driven conversation?” Again, Waldman went into the audience to see what some of their answers were. The answers to all three of his questions were words that could reduce stress to one’s brain. Stress is the number one cause of failure, anxiety, depression, divorce and death. The techniques Waldman explained throughout his lecture can help reduce these risks and reduce the stress on one’s brain. Waldman showed an example of what happens to neurons in the brain when it is under stress. The example was of a brain cell, known as a neuron, completely exploding, showing something as simple as worrying can destroy the neurons in your brain. At the end of his lecture, he gave the audience the seven core elements for effective communication: kind facial expressions, warm tone of voice, body gestures, relaxed disposition, slow speech rate, brevity and the words themselves. The last part of his lecture was explaining how a small smile can trigger neurological trust. “I think why the school wanted to bring me out specifically is that most people teach mindfulness the old fashioned way,” said Waldman. “So, our question was ‘Could you change your mood or change your attitude; to create more motivation, desire and happiness in 60 seconds or less. That was the game and so now we have about 50 different strategies.” For more information about Waldman, including a list of books and numerous videos of his speeches, please visit www.markrobertwaldman.com.

because it is not based on research on how men are attacked. Women’s bodies work differently; women have different strengths than men. There are a lot of things we go over in the class that are specific to women.”

The class is offered to both students and faculty. The next class for RAD will be Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15. The class is free with a limited seating capacity. To sign up, email Gipson at pgipson@selu.edu.

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Fall Carnival offers Halloween alternative By Karson Sharp Staff Reporter

On Halloween night, children in Hammond are invited to an evening of spooky fun at Southeastern’s annual Fall Carnival and Trick or Treat with the Greeks. The annual campus functions are a major joint effort, and a host of student organizations and university offices will participate. Fall Carnival will be hosted by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Affairs, the Black Student Union and Recreational Sports and Wellness, while the Office of Student Engagement will host Trick or Treat with the Greeks. Rather than the typical setting of North Oak Park, this year’s All Hallow’s Eve celebrations will take place at the Pennington Student Activity Center, located at 1350 North Pershing Street, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., as well as inside the building. Aside from the new location, Fall Carnival and Trick or Treat with the Greeks are hardly new to Southeastern. According to Southeastern’s home page, this Halloween will mark the 11th year of the festivities. For 11 years now, Southeastern students have given children a safe and fun environment to celebrate Halloween. Despite the long run of the celebrations, attendees are in for the occasional surprise.

“The main thing different about this year is the location. The event used to be in North Oak Park, weather permitting,” said Coordinator of the Office of International and Multicultural Student Affairs Brendan Daigle. “This year, it will be held on the lawn of the Pennington Center. There’s also going to be a haunted house inside [the Pennington Center]. Otherwise, Fall Carnival will be the same.” Daigle also explained the activities at Fall Carnival aimed towards children who attend. “There will be all sorts of activities,” said Daigle. “We’re going to have face painting, balloon artists, bounce houses and carnival-style games. There’s also going to be a haunted house in rooms 107 and 108 [of the Pennington Center].” Fall Carnival will tie in to the event Trick or Treat with the Greeks, which will also take place outside the Pennington Center. The function aims to provide local children with a safer Halloween activity than door-to-door trick-or-treating at houses of strangers. Rather than visiting strange homes in the boroughs of Hammond, children at Trick or Treat with the Greeks will be given candy by familiar local students and trade dangerous neighborhood streets for the university’s pedestrian friendly lanes and sidewalks. According to the university’s home page, despite the openness of the event, it is primarily aimed at young

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Fall Carnival and Trick or Treat with the Greeks is an annual event where students help local children celebrate Halloween.

children. Once again, both events are scheduled for Saturday, October 31. Fall Carnival and Trick or Treat with the Greeks are free and open to the general public, and offer attendees a scary good time. Visit southeastern.edu for more information about the Halloween celebrations, as well as other upcoming campus events.

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single serve portions,” said Haroldson. “That

our smoothie products we get are all natural. That’s our focus.” Students can receive any nutritional information about all meals at Pride Café. Calories are counted out, and students can choose to remove or add anything to their meals for less calories or added protein. The Mane Dish, Southeastern’s cafeteria, also provides nutritional information on meals served, and daily offers a salad bar. There are many small steps that can be taken to implement healthy eating into one’s diet. Haroldson suggests filling one’s plate half with vegetables and choosing whole grain products. For students who do not have a meal plan, purchasing frozen fruits and vegetables is both a nutritious and budget friendly choice. “Prepare food for the week ahead of time that can be cut up fruits or vegetables and have them easily accessible to snack on or pack to take to class, or prepare meals and freeze in

down on food waste and have healthy meals readily available.” Haroldson also suggest keeping a food journal either on paper or on an app. This will help students remain aware of what they are eating. “When you have this information, you can then identify areas that need change,” said Haroldson. One way to reduce a large amount of calories from one’s diet is cutting out sodas and replacing them with calorie-free and nutritious beverages. “Cut out the soda and other sugar sweetened beverages,” said Haroldson. “It is very easy to drink a large number of calories and not feel full.” Southeastern offers many options for students to stay fit and healthy while in college. For further information contact Recreational Sports and Wellness at 985-549-5591.

see FRESHMAN 15 pg. 1 all natural food. We really try to do that. Even way you can use foods before they go bad, cut

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Fresh fruit such as grapes is one option of healthy snacks. Students can easily fill a bag of grapes, apple slices, berries and more to take to class or on a study session.

join Fit for All and participate in Health for the Holidays as it approaches. Fit for All is a program that encourages the utilization of all the center has to offer. Students will receive a punch card that they will use when at the gym and cans turn in the punch cards for rewards. “Fit for All is a free program,” said Mast. “Health for the Holidays is a nutritional management program, so you don’t feed your stress. You learn how to come out of your stress. That program runs at the stressful time of the year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.” Aside from providing a gym, the Rec Center offers nutritious food at their Pride Café. Pride Café buys much of their produce from local Poche Farm. They focus on providing natural and healthy options. “We make a really good kale smoothie over here and we make salads that use their fresh produce, and it’s amazing how much better the food taste as a result of it,” said Hebert-Crouch.

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Administrative Assistant for Campus Activities Board and Miss Southeastern 2016 co-cordinator Mrs. Cecelia Palumbo (left) and Miss Southeastern 2016 coordinator and consultant for Miss Southeastern Ms. Veda Abene (right) joins Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2015 Emily Randon (center) as she cuts the cake for her Farewell Dinner in honor of her reign as Miss Southeastern 2015.

Southeastern says farewell to Randon By William Schmidt Opinions Editor

Emily Randon will forever be known as Miss Southeastern 2015 and with the crowning of Miss Southeastern 2016 taking place Saturday, a farewell dinner was held in her honor and recognition for the last year. On Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m., the Student Union Ballroom Room 3505 hosted friends and family to say “Thank you” and “Farewell” to Emily Randon. “Southeastern has been so kind to host a farewell dinner in honor of my year of service,” said senior kinesiology major with an exercise science concentration Emily Randon. “I wanted to show my gratitude and invite all of my family and friends who have contributed to my success this year. I could not have done it without these incredible people in my life.” Upon the guests’ arrival, they were invited to grab a plate of food and once the dinner was underway, a short video that Emily Randon had prepared with her talking about her year of reign as Miss Southeastern was shown. It was an emotional moment for the viewers. “It was really sweet to hear the ‘thank you’s’ and to hear Emily acknowledge all the special relationships in her life,” said Emily’s sister, Christyen Randon. “I teared up at the video tonight. She is such a strong woman. She is so talented, gorgeous and grateful.” Emily Randon’s father was also in attendance for the event and was pleased with the farewell

dinner. He was also grateful for being able to participate with university involvement and helping his daughter through Miss Southeastern. “We are really happy and real pleased with Southeastern and how they honored Emily in such a way,” said Greg Randon. “She has been really blessed with being Miss Southeastern and it is too bad she can’t go again this year and try again. I basically go with Emily to every event, and I photograph her because I am a photographer by trade for 40 years now. I would say I am her paparazzi, so no pun intended, but intended. Every event was great. We met a lot of great people. It was just a wonderful time and to be with my daughter through this and see her joy and excitement just lit me up.” Emily Randon has two other sisters and they grew up watching Miss America. Not only were they ecstatic when Emily Randon won Miss Southeastern 2015, but they were overjoyed when she was second runner up for Miss Louisiana 2015. “I think it has been such a fun experience for all of us,” said Emily’s sister and a 2010 Southeastern graduate Elizabeth Randon. “All three of us use to watch Miss America growing up and just being supportive of Emily, we are kind of like her mom. Being able to support her, see her grow and just have so much fun, blossom as a person and come out of her shell has been a great and awesome experience. When Emily got the top five at Miss Louisiana, we freaked out and lost our minds.” Along with the Randon

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Miss Southeastern 2015 Emily Randon talked to those in attendance of her farewell dinner thanking them for all the ways they have helped the university. family being pleased over Emily Randon’s experience with Miss Southeastern, Emily Randon reflected on some of her fondest experiences over the last year. “I can say that, without a doubt, holding the title of Miss Southeastern 2015 has changed my life in a positive way,” said Emily Randon. “I have grown in so many areas of my life and have become more well-rounded. My fondest memory from this past year has been visiting the children’s hospital in Baton Rouge dressed as Cinderella. Seeing them smile meant the world to me. Besides raising over $1,000 for Children’s Miracle Network, I have also been able to impact the lives of many with the promotion of my platform, ‘Love the Skin You’re In.’ I am happy to say that I am finishing out my year with no regrets and have participated

in over 50 events on campus and throughout Louisiana. I loved every minute of getting to serve my community and state.” Though Emily Randon will end her reign as Miss Southeastern, this may not be the end of her beauty pageant career or her chance to one day be crowned Miss America. “I think my daughter did a great job, [and] she put 110 percent into it. I think it will be a little of an adrenaline let down when she crowns [Miss Southeastern 2016],” said Greg Randon. “But, she will go immediately into Miss Crescent City, and if she wins there, she goes to Miss Louisiana. With being second runner up, we may be looking at the next Miss Louisiana. This may be haughty to say, but I believe she has a great potential to do so.”

Future of higher ed major challenge for next governor NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Rising tuition costs, departing faculty, and larger class sizes. Louisiana’s next governor will have his hands full when it comes to addressing the future of higher education in the state. Louisiana’s colleges and universities have been hit by repeated budget cuts in recent years, leading many to question whether the state will have enough graduates to fill jobs. But the question facing the next governor is where funding will come from and how colleges and universities should best use it. “No matter what, the next governor is going to have to do something in higher ed,” said Barry Erwin, who heads the Council for a Better Louisiana in Baton Rouge, a nonpartisan think tank that monitors education issues. Between 2008 and 2015, Louisiana support for higher education dropped by 34 percent, compared with a nationwide drop of 6 percent, according to the council. At the same time, tuition and fees went up by nearly 80 percent, according to the Louisiana Board of Regents. The remaining candidates for governor David Vitter and John Bel Edwards - agree higher education has been cut too much and have vowed to make higher education a priority. Both have talked about the need to free up more money for higher education. The problem, they say, is that so much of the state’s money is already dedicated to other areas. When budget shortfalls arise, the only areas where lawmakers and the governor can make cuts are health care and higher education.

placing organizing staff in Iowa and New Hampshire, a move that would follow the decision of his formal campaign to refocus its efforts on the two early-voting states.

All the candidates have talked about the need to re-examine how budget money is allocated and what’s protected from cuts and scaling back tax breaks to generate new money for higher education. Educators have been meeting with the candidates to push their message that higher education shouldn’t be looked at as an expense, but as an investment. By 2020, more than half the state’s jobs will need applicants with a postsecondary degree or certificate, but only 28 percent of adults currently have that, according to the council. “You can’t grow your economy if you can’t produce the graduates. And that’s what we do,” said Sandra Woodley, who heads the University of Louisiana system with 90,000 students across nine institutions. But finding the money won’t be easy, with the state likely facing another shortfall next year after ending the most recent budget year at a deficit. “Odds on next year is going to be even worse from what we’re hearing,” said Erin Cowser, head of governmental affairs at Southeastern Louisiana University, a school of 15,600 students in Hammond. Joseph C. Rallo, the commissioner of higher education, said he’s been told by heads of different schools that faculty with a lot of opportunities - science or technology, for example - are getting poached. Students have rallied in the capital against cuts, such as University of New Orleans sophomore Ernijah Carter. He said many of

his classmates from last year have since begun attending less-expensive community colleges: “A lot of them just couldn’t pay for it.” But some say more money isn’t the only problem, and they’ll be looking to the next governor to make changes to how the system is run. Stephen Waguespack, who heads Louisiana’s leading business lobbying group, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, said state colleges and universities need more autonomy to deal with issues like buying supplies. He said the Board of Regents needs to scrutinize college programs with low retention or graduation rates or that duplicate programs found at similar institutions nearby steps Rallo says they’re already taking. Schools and universities have sometimes relied on classes that keep students enrolled rather than preparing them for the work force, said Waguespack. Under the next governor, the organization would like to see additional dollars for higher education go to programs designed to fill high-demand jobs like computer science and construction specialties, similar to the 2014 Workforce and Innovation for a Stronger Economy Fund introduced by Gov. Bobby Jindal. The WISE fund was well-received by colleges and business at a time when the state faces acute worker shortages in manufacturing and petrochemical industries. But it has struggled to get enough money in only its second year.

Guatemala’s presidency, it remained unclear Monday about what the political neophyte might do once in office.

Pacific coast area hardest hit by Patricia begins to dig out EL REBALSE, Mexico (AP) — The town square in El Rebalse is now an island amid Hurricane Patricia’s floodwaters, a place for Maria Santana Vazquez and

her husband to rest Sunday after wading through water, at times chest deep, trying to return home.

Nazi hunters to work with UNESCO to prevent genocide PARIS (AP) — A Nazi hunter couple renowned for documenting all 76,000 French Jews deported in World War II and tracking down Nazis

for prosecution were honored Monday with a new role — to work as ambassadors of genocide prevention at the U.N.’s education agency.

Aid group: 100,000 newly displaced in 3 weeks in Syria BEIRUT (AP) — A Norwegian humanitarian group says that up to 100,000 Syrians have been displaced in the last three

weeks by the recent surge in fighting following the Russian military intervention.

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