October 28, 2014 Volume 86, Issue 11
S O U T H E A S T E R N L O U I S IA NA U N I V E R S I T Y A Student Publication
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An insider look at haunted houses By Melanie Mann Opinions Editor
Courtesy of the Rise Haunted House
Taylor DuBois, Southeastern alumnus and volunteer actor for the Rise Haunted House, terrifies customers as they explore the cryptic rooms. Though DuBois plays many horrifying roles for the haunted house, his main character is Sebastian, a butler who was shot in the eye.
After I’ve been assigned a spot, I pull on a tattered dress and take a seat before one of the makeup artists. I tell them I’ll be working a drop panel tonight, and ask for extra blood dripping down my mouth and eyes. After a pep talk from the zone leaders, I grab a bottle of water and make my way to the cemetery, creeping through a hidden entrance leading into the actor station. Finally, I hear my cue: “Help me! I’m alive in here! Let me out!” I peep through the hole in my panel and wait for the sound of footsteps. A group is coming, and it’s my job to scare them. I’m a volunteer actress at the Rise Haunted House, a familyoperated business in Tickfaw devoted to terrorizing the masses in celebration of Halloween. “We became interested in the haunt industry after we did a small backyard haunt for my son and his friends,” said Mindi Plaisance, co-owner of the Rise. “Everyone had to come in costume in order to enter the haunt. The turnout for the small haunt was great, and we had so much fun doing it. This led to us touring local haunted houses, and eventually Rise Haunted House came to life.” The story of the Rise Haunted House begins with the loss of the wealthy Henry Risewell’s wife and son. He hired Bartholomew
Stinger, a scientist specializing in the field of cryonics, to conduct experiments in an effort to bring life to the dead with the goal of resurrecting Risewell’s family. After picking the local cemetery dry of its bodies, Risewell opened a faux bed and breakfast to lure people into his house, where he would murder them and use their bodies for research. Though they were able to animate bodies, they are only a shell of what they once were. Those who rose from the dead were brainless, driven only by the instinct to devour flesh. Risewell and his research team were eaten alive by their own creations, leaving behind a house full of undead with a voracious appetite. Each actor plays a strategic role in order to yield the most terrifying results for customers. I play a “basic zombie” in the beginning of the cemetery. My signature move involves sticking my head out of a “boo hole,” which is typically used by sticking one’s arm out at passing customers and screaming. My head is slumped toward the ground so that I look like a prop. After two or three people walk by, I jump up, hissing and growling. Distracters, such as the crying girl who sits on the cemetery ground across from my station, draw attention to themselves so customers do not expect the “big scares” waiting to happen. Once the group passes the “boo hole,” I rush
to another part of the station to my drop panel. While customers are comforting or mocking the crying girl, I release the hatch and jump out, drooling, growling and clawing at them. Though most actors at the Rise are zombies, some more experienced and talented actors play their own distinct characters, such as Sebastian the Butler. “I’m a queue line actor,” said Taylor DuBois, a Southeastern alumnus who also serves as assistant marketing coordinator for the Rise. “Basically, when people are waiting in line to go into the haunted house, I’m the entertainer, whether I’m scaring your socks off or making you laugh hysterically.” Before the haunted house opens, each actor must choose from a myriad of costumes to suit their role. Costumes vary depending on where the actor will be working. Actors in the experimentation room will likely be wearing lab coats or bloody, tattered shirts, depending on whether they are the experimenter or experiment. Those in the hospital will probably wear either a hospital gown or a straight jacket. I always wear a ripped floral dress caked in dirt. Once a costume is chosen, actors make their way to the makeup station, where makeup artists perfect each person’s
see HAUNTED pg. 12
Lionettes prepare for nationals Fall Carnival to offer safe
space for Trick-or-Treating
By Sara Patrick Editor in Chief
At many sporting events, the atmosphere is fueled by the determination of the home team and the spirit of their fans. The Lionettes dance team helps increase Lion spirit by performing with the Spirit of the Southland Marching Band, firing up fans in the stands and representing the university in national dance competitions. According to Alumni Association Director Kathy Pittman, the Lionettes have been a part of Lion spirit on campus since at least 1939. Pittman was a member of the dance team during her time as a student in 1967-68. “It was a great time,” said Pittman. “It made me learn how to do teamwork and made me love my Alma Mater. Even today, I keep in touch with some of my teammates.” According to spirit coordinator Paige Lapeyrouse, this year the Lionettes are made up of 17 female students. They went through try-outs in the spring and are currently on scholarship with the program. “I love my team,” said Haley Porter, a freshman nursing major who joined the Lionettes this year. “I like making new friends, and I have 16 sisters that I’ve never had.” Porter had been a member of the dance team when she attended Denham Springs High School, but being on a college dance team was always her dream. “It was like a dream come true,” said Porter. “I’ve always wanted to be on a college dance team. This one’s way more advanced. We compete here. I didn’t compete in high school for my team.” For senior marketing major Olivia Marceaux, coming back to the Lionettes for a fifth year was an easy decision. She said her favorite thing about being a Lionette is the special bond formed between the teammates.
By Megan Ferrando Staff Reporter
The Lion’s Roar / Fernanda Chagas
Members of the Lionettes dance team join the Spirit of the Southland Marching Band for a Halloweenthemed halftime show at the Homecoming football game versus the Central Arkansas Bears. “These girls are like my family,” said Marceaux. “I spend hours upon hours a week with them, so I guess it’s natural to have that close-knit relationship. We get along so well this year, and in a group of 17 plus girls, that’s rare. Normally with girls, there’s that cattiness, but we don’t have that, and I think it’s great.” According to Lapeyrouse, the Lionettes started off as a drill team, but have evolved over the years. The first priority of the Lionettes is to take care of anything involving athletics, campus and community involvement that the university needs. The dance team adds to the game day atmosphere, regardless of the sport being played. “I love basketball games,” said Marceaux. “I don’t know what it is. I think because it’s more fast-paced than football. And being on the court, being right next to the action, I really like
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basketball games.” Aside from sports, the ladies also have the opportunity to compete in the national dance competition put on by the Universal Dance Association. Each year, the Southeastern spirit groups attend the College Cheerleaders and Dance Team National Championship competition at the Disney World Resort in Orlando. Porter and Marceaux expressed excitement over the upcoming competition, which will be held Jan. 31 through Feb. 1, 2015. In the past, the Lionettes have brought home national titles in both categories. The girls are currently working on their jazz and hip-hop routines for the competition during practice three days a week, and they will continue to work on their routines through the semester and winter break. Marceaux describes
see LIONETTES pg. 12
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While the grocery stores are stocking with candy and children are planning the perfect Halloween costume, staff and students of Southeastern are preparing for the 10th annual Fall Carnival and Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks. The carnival will take place on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at North Oak Park and provides a friendly and fun atmosphere for families to freely enjoy. “It really provides an alternative to regular door to door trick-or-treating,” said Brendan Daigle, coordinator for the Office of Multicultural and International Student Affairs. “It’s kind of a contained environment; it’s
safe, it’s open. It’s just good for the little kids.” The event provides traditional Halloween activities such as trick-ortreating, and also allows for children to experience activities such as a hayride, inflatable obstacle courses, balloon artist, face painting and much more. Different organizations will provide various games including a coin drop, wheel spin, sac race and various carnival games. Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks provides the community children to come out and fill their bags with their favorite candy from sorority and fraternity members. Not only can children enjoy trickor-treating, but they will have the opportunity to come
see CARNIVAL pg. 2
The Lion’s Roar / Jasmine Tate
At the annual Fall Carnival, members of Greek and student organizations give out candy and offer games for children in a safe environment. Children, parents and volunteers are encouraged to wear costumes to the carnival.
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Shake your bones
Nursing class raises awareness of osteoporosis By McKenzie DeSandro Staff Reporter
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(Above) Students, teachers and alumni “shake their bones” at a zumba class put on by nursing students to prevent osteoporosis. The goal of the event was to raise awareness of the disease in the community. (Left)Students, teachers and alumni pose together before heading off to the zumba class. The class was a part of their community health nursing course to raise awareness of osteoporosis.
Students, teachers and alumni shake their way to better bone health at the osteoporosis zumba class hosted by nursing students. On Thursday Oct. 23, senior Emily Graham and her fellow classmates in the community health nursing course hosted a zumba class to boost awareness of osteoporosis. “Our target population are people aged 18-24 because once you have osteoporosis, you can’t get rid of it, so the prime time to prevent osteoporosis is 18-24. That’s the only time in your life you can actually build up bone density,” said Graham. The team of nursing students used social media because they felt it was the quickest way to reach their target population. “They’re trying to educate the young adult population using social media, health literacy objectives and they’ve done a great job,” said Robin Brou Hatheway, the instructor for the course. “They’ve put together a wonderful program. It seems like it’s going to be very effective. We’ve had a lot of followers of the social media platforms that they’ve used and I think they’ve met their goal.” Upon entering, attendees took a pre-test to gauge their knowledge on the subject before listening to about 15 minutes of educational advice on osteoporosis. The nursing students that hosted the course
set up three information tables where they split into groups to educate attendees on causes, diet and different ways to prevent it. Attendees then took a post-test with similar material to see what they had learned. There was a 28% increase in overall scores between the pretest and post-test. After furthering their knowledge of bone health, everyone attended an hour long zumba class led by one of the Pennington Center’s zumba instructors. Since osteoporosis can be prevented by weight bearing exercises, this was the perfect way to take preventative measures against the disorder and have fun while doing it. Once dancing was over, door prizes were given out. They were donated by different companies in Hammond and Baton Rouge. Prizes consisted of T-shirts, sunglasses, socks, water bottles and more. “Most people don’t know about it until it’s already happened to them, so we want to teach people methods that you can do to reduce that. Such as increasing calcium and doing weight bearing exercises,” said senior nursing student Victoria Ulmer. For more information on osteoporosis and what Southeastern nursing students are doing to educate the community, visit the group’s Facebook page “Osteoferocious,” their Twitter @_osteoferocious or their Instagram, @ osteoferociouslions.
CARNIVAL continued from pg. 1 as one large community joining in on Halloween festivities and spirit. “The community turn out has been overwhelming and it has grown year by year,” said Daigle. “In fact, last year there weren’t even places for everybody to park.” The well attended event is not only free, but a safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. The event is open to all ages, but targets children in kindergarten through fourth grade. Parents and guardians are asked to accompany their children. Children and adults are encouraged to dress up. The Office of Multicultural and International Student Affairs, the Black Student Union and Recreational Sports and Wellness are sponsoring the Fall Carnival. North Oak Park is located at 2699 North Oak Street. In case of rain the location will be changed to the Pennington Center. For more information call 985-549-3850 or email multicultural@southeastern.edu.
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(Above) Children are able to have their faces painted for Halloween at the family-friendly Fall Carnival. (Right) Delta Tau Delta Fraternity brothers Blaine McGowan and David Foster dressed as elderly men to entertain Hammond residents at the 2012 Fall Carnival.
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Many Greek and student organizations set up booths at the Fall Carnival where children can play free games and fill their bags with candy and other treats. The ladies of Phi Mu Sorority (above) hand out candy at the carnival.
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Common Read author visits campus
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Terrance Hayes (above) was the chosen author for the Common Read this semester. Every year the English department collectively decides upon which author and novel will be studied and discussed by all English classes. This gives students the chance to meet with the author whose work they have read and reviewed throughout the semester.
By Megan McCormick Staff Reporter
The university hosted its 14th writer since 2008, Terrance Hayes, in the Common Read program sponsored by the Writing Center and English department. Each year, the department discusses which book English 101 and 102 students will read in the upcoming semester. After analyzing the text and writing an analysis, students are given a chance to meet the chosen author. This year, students were asked to read “Wind in a Box” by Hayes. Publishers Weekly listed “Wind in a Box” in the top hundred books published in 2006. Themes throughout the book include music, culture and identity. Hayes is known for his collection of poetry that challenges readers to view life through another point of view. “Perspective is not always about saying ‘I, I, I.’ But it is about understanding the way someone else—the person behind the work—is looking at the world. And that is what I sort of want to achieve in my own work,” said Hayes. Other Hayes’ works include “Lighthead,” which was the winner of the 2010 National Book Award and finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, “Hip Logic” and “Muscular Music.” Hayes is anticipating the release of his new poem collection, “How to Be Drawn,” in 2015.
Besides writing, Hayes is a full time English professor at the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. At CMU, Hayes developed Out Poetry, a course that explores the connection between poetry and the public. Continuing to share his love for poetry, Hayes has also held workshops in prisons, high schools and colleges throughout the nation. During his appearance on campus, Hayes led different seminars in the Student Union Theater. Students’ visual arts inspired by Hayes were showcased in the lobby prior to the show. At 9:30 a.m., freshmen students were given a chance to present their own works inspired by Hayes. Jyrus Evans performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” Tanya Kramer, an inspiring poet, read original poems titled “Fallen Stars,” “When He Left Me” and “The Ride.” A student essay by Alexandra Williams named “The Raging Truth” was read. Ending the program was a dramatic performance of “The Long Shadow of War” by Terrance Hayes featuring Larry Heard as Terrance Hayes, Tiray Dove by Butch Tyler and Eric Green as James L. Hayes. At 11 p.m., Hayes opened the floor to questions and starting at 2 p.m., Hayes began class visits and discussions. Hayes ended his appearance at the university with a poetry reading, book signing and a dinner at 7 p.m.
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Student takes a selfie with Terrance Hayes after the Meet and Greet with the author. Hayes visited campus to discuss his book, “Wind in a Box,” which was listed as the top hundred books published in 2006, and to also answer students’ questions about his work and experiences as an author.
Organizational News is due on the Friday before publication by 10 a.m., with a limit of 150 words.
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The first general meeting of Southeastern Louisiana University-Women in Technology was held Oct. 23 in Fayard 122. Students from different science majors participated in the general meeting. The general meeting involved the introduction of the faculty advisers and student officers and discussion of future plans and objectives of the organization to members. SeluWIT is an organization devoted to provide opportunities for women who chose to pursue careers in STEM fields through mentorship and networking events and community outreach. The huge turnout for the first general meeting of the semester proved very encouraging in planning and promoting future endeavors of the organization.
Press Club
On Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m., the
Southeastern Press Club is hosting an SEJC information meeting for those interested in attending or competing. The event will be held in D Vickers room 138. All communication students interested in journalism are encouraged to attend.
AOP
New beginnings are approaching the chapter as elections are about to be underway. Members have turned in their preference sheets and elections will take place at next week’s business meeting. This Saturday is the last day to turn in MADD Dash forms. The 5k race will take place Saturday, Nov. 22, starting at 8 a.m. in Greek Village. There will food and beverages after the race for all registered participants, and all race proceeds will go to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). For more information and sign up sheets, please contact an AOII member or Taylor
Newsom at taylor.newsom@selu. edu.
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The Gentlemen of Theta Chi Fraternity would like to congratulate brother Leland Yates on being elected President of Order of Omega and for his nomination to the 2014 Homecoming Court. We would also like to thank the ladies of Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity for being our Homecoming partners and making Homecoming Week a success. We placed second in Lip-Sync and Homecoming Float Building. Finally, we wish everyone the best of luck for the rest of the semester.
AST Congratulations to Holley Smith who was initiated on
Wednesday, Oct. 22. Last Tuesday, we had a sisterhood event where we carved pumpkins. Friday, we spent the day volunteering for our National Service Project, Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans.
La Carreta’s
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Oct. 31at 5 p.m.
Family Night with the
Great Pumpkin 4 - 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Historic Downtown Hammond
Activities Costume Contest Candy & Games Petting Zoo
Live Music
Drink Specials
Costume Contest $50 prize for best costume
108 NW Railroad Ave |Hammond|985.419.9990
Sunday, many of our alums joined us at the AST house for food and fun for Alum Day. Our second annual Tacky Tourist Date Party is coming up soon (Nov. 6). Contact any AST if you want to come. We’re getting ready for our Mr. Green and Gold Pageant. If you are interested in participating, please email Danielle Coniglio at mr.greenandgold@yahoo. com. We are having our first ever Tau Olympics; a day filled with games and fun obstacles courses. The proceeds will go to our national philanthropy, Pine Mountain Settlement School. If you are interested in getting a team together please email Lauren Himel at tauolympics@gmail. com for more information. We hope everyone has a fantASTic week.
NOCA
Get in the Halloween spirit and “trick-ortreat” with NOCA. The National Organizational Communications Association will be hosting a Halloween raffle Thursday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. We will be inside the Student Union on the west wing closest to the library. For just a dollar, students can take a chance winning a “trick or a treat.” We’ve got lots of fun prizes. There will also be baked goods available for purchase. Come pass by and see what you’ll win. Happy Halloween.
PRSSA
D o n ’ t forget about our next meeting Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in Fayard Hall, room 123. We will have a guest speaker; please dress
appropriately and arrive on time. Minutes from the last meeting have been sent. The PRSSA/PRSA relationship month twitter chat will take place Tuesday, Oct. 28. Join the conversation with the hashtag, #PRSSA. We will review the chat at the meeting. If you signed up for a community service activity, please email Maria Goddard at maria.goddard@selu.edu. The chapter will be participating in the Hammond Relay for Life in North Oak Park on Nov. 1. Students interested in joining our team or starting one can register online at www.relayforlife.org/hammondla. Questions, comments and concerns should be directed to southeasternprssa@gmail.com. Connect with us at selu_prssa on Instagram and Twitter and friend us on Facebook.
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The Department of Chemistry and Physics is hosting CaPPS (Career Paths in the Physical Sciences) on Nov. 7, 2014. It is sponsored by SGA. Rene Abadie at Public Info has written a news release that I can forward to you. I can also send you a copy of the program.
FCA
Join us in the Kinesiology Gym on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. All students are welcome to attend, and there is no cost for membership. We will join the BCM on Monday, Nov. 3 for a guest speaker.
CAC
The Hammond Relay for Life will be held on Nov. 1 in North Oak Park. Any organizations interested in participating should contact a board member at hammondrelay@hotmail.com. Colleges Against Cancer is seeking new members, students interested should contact Rachell Sons at rachell.sons@ selu.edu.
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Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the planning and execution of the 2014 Induction Ceremony. Points will be awarded to those who participated. T-shirts will be available for sale at the next meeting, which will take place Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Fayard Hall, room 205. Any questions can be directed to nscsselu@ gmail.com.
Spanish Club
In preparation for the International Night the Spanish Club will be hosting sessions of Latin dance to teach students how to dance Latin music. International Night will be held Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, and the last session will take place Nov.11 in D Vickers Hall, room 285 from 5 to 6 p.m. Anyone who wishes to participate should contact Mariela Sanchez at mariela.sanchez@selu.edu.
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Olivia Moreno
Before I was a writer, Southeastern student and the man I am today, I was a person of Mexican descent. Like many of you reading this article, my grandparents or ancestors traveled to this land of freedom and opportunity with the “American dream” in mind, powering them Jay Love through any hardship they may have faced Staff Reporter on the way. That same idea still gives hope to millions of foreigners that risk everything to enter this country, legally or not. I can’t help but wonder why we don’t help these fellow human beings accomplish their dream by granting amnesty, as opposed to hunting undocumented workers down and punishing them for only trying to better themselves. I’ve noticed a difference between the country we live in today and the one my grandparents traveled to nearly a century ago. Despite this country’s growing acceptance for the LGBT community, there is still a staggering amount of Americans who have disdain for the group of people whom this nation was built upon: immigrants. Our society is so quick to point out the negatives that undocumented immigrants may cause that they do not realize that not every undocumented immigrant is a drug-smuggling evil-doer with the intentions of stealing “your jobs.” It can be easy to point out the bad apples that give all undocumented workers a tainted image, but it is
the responsibility of citizens to not let the reputation of these people become spoiled by a small margin. One of the biggest problems in the country today is the rising debt of the nation. While critics may believe illegal immigrants harm the economy by taking jobs away and not paying taxes, it is quite the contrary. There are certain segments of the U.S. economy that rely heavily on the cheap labor of undocumented workers. That $5 value meal you just ate would double in price if companies were unable to hire undocumented workers to tend to the fields. The same goes for the already pricey milk we Americans love. According to the National Milk Producers Federation in 2009, without the labor of undocumented workers, milk prices would rise by more than 60 percent. As far as not paying taxes, illegal immigrants still in fact pay some taxes. Immigrants pay taxes at both the state and federal level, taxes such as property, sales and even income. A survey by the Institution on Taxation and Economic Policy estimated taxes received by immigrants surpassed $85 in 2010 in the state of Louisiana alone. Gaining citizenship into the land of opportunity is no easy task for a foreigner. Unless an immigrant fits the criteria of a first preference category, CEOs of companies and other high ranking company employees, then they must settle for attaining a green card in the secondary or third preference category. To fit into the secondary preference category, most immigrants must have at least a master’s degree and fall into a career the United States feels the nation is in need of. These careers range from accountants
Between the lines of Amendments 1 and 2 This fiscal year, the Department of Health and Hospitals suffered a $855,256 decrease in funds in the Florida Parishes. Two constitutional amendments have been added to the Nov. 4 ballot to help keep this from happening in the future. The first amendment would “give McKenzie DeSandro constitutional protection to provisions in the Staff Reporter Louisiana Medical Assistance Trust-Fund and set a baseline compensation rate for nursing homes and certain other healthcare providers that pay a provider fee,” according to parlouisiana.org. This means the Louisiana Medical Assistance fund would no longer be able to have money taken from it to be put into other funds, and there would be a minimum amount the government must pay to healthcare providers every year based on Medicaid and inflation. The amendment provides a base amount that must be budgeted for the Louisiana Medical Trust Fund each year, and it would be protected by the constitution, only to be changed or eradicated by another constitutional amendment. On the ballot, the amendment will read “medical trust fund and healthcare provider base rate.” This amendment would not only provide a great deal of security to the funding of healthcare, but also provide assurance that all patients will be able to get treated more effectively without the fear of swaying the budget. On the other hand, it would make the state budget exponentially less flexible and would require the Louisiana state government to take money from other portions of the state budget. Higher education would be suffering a significant decrease in funds because healthcare and higher education are the only places in the
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Last semester, I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, commonly known as depression. Despite the fact that I’m a social work major and mental health advocate who has struggled
budget that other sanctions can still take from. If healthcare is protected, higher education will be the only place that can sacrifice its budget for other state-funded programs, and the fund will end up getting depleted far too quickly. Such provisions should be kept to an absolute minimum because they will not only have an effect on the quality of education within Louisiana universities, but it will also likely decrease the amount of funding for the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, or TOPS. This will discourage and disable students from attending college, and will in turn jeopardize the economy in a multitude of ways. Not to mention, there will be less people qualified for the healthcare positions they are trying so desperately to protect. While this may benefit the economy for the time being, the effects could be catastrophic if it continues too long. The second amendment on the ballot will regard the creation of a Hospital Stability fund by “draw[ing] down more federal Medicaid dollars for the institutions,” according to parlouisiana.org. It is argued by the Louisiana Hospital Association that Medicaid only pays about 60 percent of the bills generated by an uninsured patient. This fund would be to compensate for what Medicaid does not cover. Many other states already have funds like this. It is arguable that this too will negatively impact the other parts of the budget, including higher education, but according to the Thibodaux Daily Comet, president and CEO of the Louisiana Hospital Association Paul Salles, “This is not about taking anyone else’s money. Our motivation for this is protecting services in the community.” The second amendment would not take as much of a financial toll as the first because it has a significantly more specific purpose, and it has room for revision to avoid damaging the economy.
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with low energy levels and self-destructive behavior since I was 11, I never sought professional help until last January. I’m not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.1 percent of adults are experiencing depression at any given time in the United States. Though the thought of nearly one in 10 individuals having depression is enough to make my stomach churn, the number is likely to be
much higher than reported, as it is estimated that one-third of adults experiencing depression do not seek professional help, according to a scholarly article published by the National Institutes of Health. Throughout my depressive episodes, I experienced immobilizing, low energy
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and business analysts, to computer engineers and chemists. Having a degree doesn’t certify citizenship right away, however. Prospective immigrants must also have a business that is interested in hiring them in order to attain their work visa, one of the first steps in the path to a green card. Once a business files the proper documents to attain the work visa for an immigrant, it can take several years and hundreds of dollars in lawyer fees to actually obtain a green card. For the average Joe who wants to enter this country legally, they will most likely choose the third preference category. This option to attain a green card can last nearly a decade. Some foreigners do not have that much time to wait for U.S. Immigration to process the paperwork. For those of you who are reading this in your dorm, classroom or wherever you may be, you can live happily with the knowledge that the hard work your ancestors put into reaching this nation has paid off. They came to this land to create opportunities for their family that weren’t available in their homelands. This same wish still lives on today in the minds of undocumented workers that travel to America. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” These famous words from the U.S. Declaration of Independence’s are not only meant for U.S. citizens, but being inalienable, they extend to every single living person. Driving the vast majority of these immigrants is the most basic of human goals, the pursuit of happiness. Who are we to deny others the right to be happy?
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Community hospitals stand ready to treat patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hospitals provide a safe haven for Louisiana’s sick at their most vulnerable and life-threatening moments. After years of government cuts, Louisiana’s community hospitals need a more reliable source of funding to fulfill their mission of providing care for Louisiana’s families. The fact remains that over the past six years, base payments to Louisiana’s community hospitals have been severely cut because of the current financial system in Louisiana. This is important to all Louisianians, because healthcare cuts negatively impact access to care and healthcare jobs in our state. Amendment 2 would allow hospitals to partner with the state to bring in additional, available federal funding that would be used for patient care. This type of funding program is currently used to stabilize healthcare in hospitals in
40 other states. In addition, Amendment 2 would provide assurances to hospitals that their investment into the care for Louisiana’s sick and needy will not be raided to fill holes in the state budget for services unrelated to healthcare. For this reason, the Louisiana Hospital Stabilization Fund needs the protection that only the state constitution can provide. By establishing a more sustainable source of funding, hospitals could invest more in life-saving technology, wellness programs and health screenings, as well as protect the quality of care currently provided to all residents. As a representative for the hospital community, I urge voters to support Amendments 1 and 2 on Nov. 4. These amendments seek to protect healthcare services for seniors, children and the disabled and improve access to quality care for everyone. Sincerely, Paul Salles President and CEO of the Louisiana Hospital Association
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Samantha Stephan
Costumes disrespect culture Everyone is getting into the spirit of Halloween as the beloved holiday quickly approaches. Halloween is a time when everyone should enjoy throwing on a costume and pretending to be anything from a wizard to a hotdog. But some people take dressing up too far, choosing costumes that are tasteless and Samantha Stephan offensive. Staff Reporter Too often people dress up in stereotypical, cultural costumes such as Mexican ponchos and sombreros, feathered Native American headdresses, Middle Eastern garb or over-sexualized geisha kimonos. These costumes perpetuate stereotypes and sometimes even mock these cultures. It is especially offensive when people use religious items as part of their costumes. Some will argue they are “honoring the culture,” but wearing a stereotypical costume is not honoring anything. I know someone of Hispanic heritage who isn’t as offended by the costumes as she is by the way people act when wearing them. People behave foolishly and say things that any other time of the year would be considered racist. In 2011, Ohio University started the campaign “We’re a Culture,
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not a Costume” to help raise awareness of this issue by having posters portraying people of different races standing next to their stereotype. This campaign was all about getting college students to consider how their costume may affect people before selecting it. Blackface, yellowface or any other kind of racial makeups used in Halloween costumes are also never OK. That is something that should have stopped years ago in the 1930’s. I was appalled to discover people still use face paint to discriminate. One of the most insensitive costumes I have seen for this Halloween season is an Ebola containment suit. This is neither cute nor funny. People are fighting for their lives because of this disease, yet some find it humorous to waltz around wearing such a distasteful costume. It is argued that Halloween is all about having fun, and this is simply a way of making light of a serious situation, but that is the problem. This is a serious situation in which thousands of people have died. It is disrespectful to those who are currently suffering and those who have passed away. I understand most people who put on these costumes aren’t trying to hurt anyone or be offensive. To them, they are just having fun, but that doesn’t make it OK.
DEPRESSION continued from pg. 4 levels that led me to sleep as much as 16 hours per day and still wake up fatigued. Small mistakes, such as a slightly awkward conversation with a cashier, would render me overwhelmed with self-loathing. I would occasionally have panic attacks during which I was convinced the world was closing in on me. At my lowest point, I’d skip classes for fear of being unwelcome. Depression can be profoundly detrimental to an individual’s life, yet most deny treatment. Even I neglected my mental health for many years. Because I have a strong interest in pursuing mental health as a concentration, I decided to conduct qualitative research with the help of social work professors Dr. Bonnie Ahn and Dr. Lolita Boykin to see why mental health treatment avoidance is so widespread. Current literature reports the reasons depressed college students don’t seek help include feeling as if depression makes them weak, believing no one can help, fearing consequences such as hospitalization and feelings of embarrassment. When I finally received treatment, I faced all of these doubts and apprehensions about the mental health services I was seeking. Depression makes you feel isolated and completely broken. However, after taking medication and going to counseling, I began
the arduous process of recovery and am now the healthy, happy person I deserve to be. Seeing “Lions Confessions” Facebook posts such as, “The only reason why I haven’t committed suicide is because I’m Christian and I don’t want to spend eternity in hell” and “I spent all day in bed yesterday and canceled my appointment at the Counseling Center today. I keep trying and trying to pull myself out of this, but I don’t think I can. I’m giving up. I really do think the world would be better off without me,” show that depression affects more than just a few of us. Even if you personally don’t suffer from depression, you may have a loved one struggling with it in plain sight. It’s important that we all do our part to reduce the stigma of depression and other mental illnesses so people aren’t afraid to get help. We need to show support, compassion and learn to treat mental illnesses as what they actually are—illnesses, not character flaws. Depression is not weakness. In fact, it’s the most difficult challenge I have ever overcome. I view my experience as a triumph, not something to be ashamed of. If you are experiencing depression or suicidal ideation, I encourage you to seek help from the Counseling Center on campus, psychiatrists or other mental health professionals. Help is available. You are worth it.
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A Southeastern Horror Story Heather Jewell Staff Reporter Deep into the bowels of Pottle I went. Deep into the bowels of Pottle I searched. And deep in the bowels of Pottle I found the famed Ophelia. But we weren’t sipping mint chamomile tea and discussing the pros and cons of the movie adaptation of Les Miserables, for it was deep in the bowels of Pottle that Ophelia died. Perhaps there was a mishap, and a piano fell that left her to the same fate as a bug under a shoe. Or maybe it was the stress of having 13 classes and no breaks that ended Ophelia’s life. Whatever the cause, no living person knows the true reason and all that is voiced is the speculations. Ophelia is dead…but is she really gone? Shrouded in mystery, Ophelia is in pristine condition to leave any passersby wondering and slightly on edge when they walk through the halls of Pottle alone. But if you’re looking for a fright, don’t fret. Our lovely campus offers many more scary places to be explained. Take for instance our library’s elevator. It’s a lovely day outside, and when you’re passing by you remember you need a book. The stairs, as usual, are not an appealing option, so you turn to the elevator instead, because let’s face it; you’re also tired of all the walking. You hop in and prepare for a smooth ride when suddenly it sounds like the Kraken is being leashed in the space surrounding you. The elevator comes to a shuttering stop. We go to the third largest school in the state. This should not be happening. Students should not have to be subjected to faulty utilities and appliances inside school buildings. There are steps and procedures to be taken so that things like that
may be avoided such as annual checks to see if everything is working properly. Also, if you notice something is wrong, you can report it. Most of us spend thousands of dollars to attend this university. The least we can do is use that money to make sure things run as smoothly as possible for us. Speaking of running, the vile stink that assaulted my nose for weeks on end due to the carcasses of birds left on the steps of D Vickers, Fayard and the library was something I would love to have wiped from my memory. I’m not squeamish by any means, but when I’m walking out of class ready to feel the kiss of sunlight on my face and suddenly have to jump to the side, avoid a skateboarder and try not to flatten a little old man all to avoid a rotting bird corpse, the bright sunlight isn’t enjoyable anymore. We have custodians for a reason; they are paid to keep our campus clean and lovely for all who visit. They are also issued gloves, so it’s not as though they had to worry about contracting rabies or mad cow disease from contact with the birds either. Southeastern has so many beautiful places: the rolling hills and trees by the student union, the Katrina/Rita Memorial Fountain, the big spaces that allow the wind to blow through and caress your face. It’s a shame when your eyes are then assaulted with spooky places like Tinsley or that tiny red house across from Fayard that has vines and who knows what else crawling up it. We study here. A fair amount of us will graduate here. Why not work to make our campus more presentable so it’s something we can also be proud of? We have the Student Government Association for a reason. To voice our opinion. Make a point to stop by and raise awareness on these eyesores. Even though it is cool to have a few ghost stories here and there, we do not want our school to become a ghost town.
Amanda Rugg
Carl Roques
“Psychology because there are a lot of people in the class.”
“Art 151. It’s a freshman class, but I am not used to having to think outside of the box. Having to come up with concepts are kind of new to me.”
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Lisa Earles
Jeremy Rhodes
“Math 161 is the scariest course because if you get a comma wrong, you get the whole problem wrong.”
“Organic chemistry. I love chemistry, but this class is nothing like general chemistry. There are almost no math problems, and it’s very abstract.”
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Guitar quartet performs as part of FANFARE By Megan Ferrando Staff Reporter
Four guitars joined forces to create a soft, melodic sound that filled Pottle Auditorium. The Department of Fine and Performing Arts hosted a guitar quartet as part of the FANFARE events on Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Guitar players Dustin Dawson, Blake Guidry, West Lentz and Amon Straughter began preparing for the quartet concert during the summer. The four students have worked together on multiple occasions, as well as being a part of the guitar ensemble. “This is actually our third time working together. We’re in a quartet situation right now, but usually we’re in a guitar ensemble where there’s a lot more than four guitars,” said Guidry, senior music major. “In the quartet, as opposed to ensemble, you have to rely a lot more on people for ques. You can’t hide behind somebody because you’re the only one playing your part and that’s what makes it difficult. You just have to be there for each other.” The concert consisted of seven pieces, only one of which was actually written for a guitar quartet. All other pieces were originally written for other instruments, but were arranged by the university’s staff and alumnus
to fit the quartet. Patrick Kerber, instructor of guitar and coordinator of guitar events, arranged works including “Concerto in D RV 93” by Antonio Vivaldi. Alums Thomas Holley and Shane Zeringue also arranged some works performed including “Danzas Espanolas Op. 5” by Enrique Granados and “Dolly Suite Op. 56” by Gabriel Faure. “I think it’s an incredible experience. It’s neat to see a lot of arranged music by common composers because there’s not a lot of guitar music out there,” said Rachel Davis, sophomore music major. “It’s cool to see what people can do with already composed music and change it for different instruments.” Pottle Auditorium was packed for the concert, with attendees who were there for personal enjoyment and others for class requirement. “It was kind of not my thing,” said sophomore history major Shelby Houeye, who went for class. “I thought the cool thing was it sounded like something you’d hear in a old movie like around a campfire.” The guitar quartet was one of the last music events of FANFARE. The next music event will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre.
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Dustin Dawson and West Lentz (above) combine their guitar styles along with Blake Guidry and Amon Straughter as part of the Southeastern Guitar Quartet.
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Southeastern Wind Symphony conductor, Dr. Glen Hemberger, prepares the audience for a unique night that will blend Brazilian and American musical styles. Hemberger brought his longtime friend and fellow conductor, Gilberto Salvagni of Brazil, to conduct the symphony for the evening.
International composers collaborate By Megan Ferrando Staff Reporter
International borders were crossed through the common language of music. Glen Hemberger, artistic director and conductor of the Southeastern Wind Symphony, and Gilberto Salvagni, guest conductor of Brazil, came together to deliver a unique performance uniting Brazil and the United States. Entitled “Rhythm Unites the World,” the Southeastern Wind Symphony preformed Oct. 23 at the Columbia Theatre. “I thought it was a beautiful collaboration of international communication brought together by music. It gave me chills,” said Cassie Hill, mother of one of the student musicians. “This was a whole lot more than what we expected. The music was beautiful. It was uplifting.” The international collaboration impacted each individual differently, creating an environment in which they could learn of new cultures and have fun. “For me it was a learning experience, but above all it was fun,” said Salvagni. “I learn from musicians and we exchange energies. At first a little weird, a little different from
my way of conducting, but we started getting used to it during rehearsals, at the end we were having fun and making music together.” The music opened with the national anthem of Brazil, followed by the star spangled banner. The performance was filled with unique pieces such as the “Video Games Medley” and “Maos Ao Alto,” arranged by Salvagni. The wind symphony began rehearsing on the Monday before the Thursday performance. Despite initial doubts of rehearsing with language barriers, the outcome was positive among the performers. “At first I thought it would be weird because we couldn’t really communicate, but between motions and the facial expressions [it worked], ” said Braden Eymard, junior music education major who plays the French horn. “Music as a universal language is really awesome because before even using his translator we already had communication.” Salvagni does not view the international differences as a barrier, but simply conducting with a new group. For the Southeastern Wind Symphony, the relationship was quick
to blossom. “I don’t think there is much difference, what we notice from a group to another, regardless of which country, is the way each one conducts,” said Salvagni. “It takes time getting used to it, but for me it was very fast and pleasant to get used to the group.” Salvagni connected with Hemberger a few years ago and Hemberger has been visiting Brazil and conducting there every summer for the past three summers. He found that it was time to bring his friend and fellow composer to the United States for the first time. “What a great opportunity to bring Brazil here,” said Hemberger. “They loved it. They loved the food, they love the people, the cultures and the music. They were in awe.” The performance was also intended to help the Wind Symphony raise money for an upcoming trip on May 31, 2015 in Washington DC. For more information on other events related to the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, check out the university’s website. Editor’s Note: Since Salvagni speaks limited English, his quotes were translated by Le Souvenir Editor Fernanda Chagas.
Videography artist explores emotion through setting By Olivia Moreno Staff Reporter
Artist Lisa Blatt will be visiting the art department to give a lecture about her work, which is predominately video art. Blatt will be presenting on Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. in the Contemporary Art Gallery. Her art explores the idea of a sense of place, specifically the feeling of place after events have happened there. Whether the feeling is from a childhood memory or a monumental historical event, sense of a place has an effect on human emotions. Blatt’s work is narrative-driven and focuses on concepts and ideas, which shows students how to improve their own work. Gallery Director Dale Newkirk believes that Blatt’s lecture will help art students improve upon using conceptual ideals and that it is important for students to see how other artists think and develop ideas regardless of the medium.
“Once you develop an idea, it may be that this notion will students about their work after the lecture and giving critiques. work well in painting or sculpture,” said Newkirk. “You may Newkirk explained all students could benefit from the out-offind yourself needing video at sometime. In the contemporary state professional artist. art world today it’s less specialized. Fields are less specialized For more information on the upcoming guest speaker, you and artists do different bodies of work in different mediums can visit Blatt’s website at Lisakblatt.com depending on the ideas they’re working on. The art world today is less inclined today to have someone say, ‘Well, I’m just a be a challenge because of shifting painter and that’s all I do.’ You don’t know what ideas you may circumstances. But a more settled require in the future. It’s not only about medium, but about idea period starts by midweek, allowing you to firm up your plandevelopment and visual language.” making once and for all. The New Media Room of the CAG currently houses one of SCORPIO (October 23 to Blatt’s videos titled, “Spinning on Enola Gay Runway Until I ARIES (March 21 to April November 21) The facts conMake Myself Sick.” In the video, Blatt is on the runway where 19) A rejection of your attempt to tinue to be on your side. So make the military secretly trained, loaded, took off and dropped the be friendly leaves you with two use of them in dealing with any bomb on Hiroshima. The video is filled with wind noise and fast choices: Try again, or give up. If challenge to your stated position. you want to make another effort, spinning motion, giving the viewer a feeling of sickness. Also, open your mind to the offer go slowly. Let things develop Blatt will speaking withrevised_Layout new media1 and animation of help from an unlikely source. crossword puzzlebe layout_rival standard 10/27/2014 02:47 PM Page 1
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Spooktacular IV to liven up Halloween Shattered Illusions
By Allison Crady
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Costumed performers, candy and competition meet classical music on Columbia Theatre’s stage for the fourth annual “Spooktacular” Halloween concert. The university chamber orchestra will perform pieces from renowned composers such as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Jacques Offenbach and Grigoras Dinicu with solo performances by five foreign music students. Attendants are encouraged to arrive in costume and participate in the costume contest during intermission. “It has grown more and more popular with each year,” said Chamber Orchestra Conductor Dr. Yakov Voldman. “We can consider more music to feature, and more and more we always have a full house.” The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. According to Voldman, this year’s theme is “Halloween.” “Every concert is unique. There are different music and soloists and children and parents having the opportunity to become familiar with the best music we can give and being introduced to new kinds and styles of music,” said Voldman. Not only do guests have the opportunity to experience a classical Halloween, but also music students have the chance to develop as professionals through orchestra participation and solos. “This concert features many beloved and recognizable light classical works, a number of which are highlighting the brilliant talents of some individual student soloists,” said Dr. Kenneth Boulton, head of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts. Featured student soloists
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Performers dress in Halloween costumes each year for the annual Spooktacular concert. Cowboys, princesses, ghosts and other characters will come together to deliver a classical Halloween performance. have come to the university from Ukraine, South Korea and Moldova. “Not that long ago, I was nervous whenever I imagined that I am on stage because I have never played violin concerto with the full orchestra before,” said Sungkyung Woo, violin student from Seoul, South Korea. “During the first rehearsal, I was totally fascinated by grand sounds of the orchestra. I am really thankful to have an opportunity to play with Southeastern orchestra.” Vadym Timotin, a violin
student from Kishiney, Moldova, will solo in Tchaikovsky’s “Neapolitan Dance from Swan Lake.” Timotin gets excited at every opportunity he has to share music and engage an audience with it. “I love bringing music to people, because it really makes them happy,” said Timotin. “I can see their emotions while performing, and this is the best feeling for a musician: knowing that the listener is emotional because of the music I am sharing with him.” Tickets are $10 for general
admission and cost $5 for senior citizens and Southeastern alumni, faculty and staff. Children under 12 and students with an ID can attend free of charge. “Many people think classical concerts are boring; however, I am pretty sure that they would be able to change their mind through this Halloween concert,” said Woo. “The most of music we are going to perform in the concert is not serious and abstract but familiar and exciting.” For more information on the Columbia Theatre, visit their
website at columbiatheatre. org. To learn more about the chamber orchestra and upcoming performances, contact the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at 985549-2184. “I am convinced there are many closet classical music lovers among us. Indeed, many of us know much more of this literature than we think... or admit,” said Boulton. “This concert will give our students and community a taste of many of these pieces, all presented in a really fun and entertaining atmosphere.”
Music fraternity to host Halloween ball By Tamara Alexander Staff Reporter
A fun-filled ball with the opportunities to recruit, form public relations, build interorganizational relations and have fun, will come to campus. The first annual Halloween Harmony Ball will be put on by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America. The Ball will take place Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, located on the third floor of the union. The cost of admissions is $10 for singles and $18 for couples. “The idea of a Halloween Ball has been tossed around between members for the past four years, but it wasn’t until now that we had the right members to make it a success,” said Jarod Hopper, treasurer of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. “Every year, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosts an event we call the ‘Mystic Cat Ball,’ this event is held in the spring. The ‘Halloween Harmony Ball’ was spring boarded from the ‘Mystic Cat Ball’ and is the biggest event we’ve planned yet,” said Hopper. This event’s purpose is not only for fun, but for organizations to also network with other organizations, the student body and the community. “The main goal of the event is an Easter egg within the name itself: harmony,” said Hopper. “We’ve been inviting every organization that we can get a hold of to come and participate in the festivities. We are trying to create social cohesion between students and within/between organizations with one big event. This will be an opportunity for students to meet new people and expose organizations that aren’t always in the spotlight.” During the ball, student organizations will be able
to host a booth to promote themselves, hold an activity at their booth for others to enjoy and to bring a carved jack-olantern to participate in the contest if desired. “We made it minimal requirements. There’s not even a sign-up fee, so we’ve done everything possible we could or could think of to make it as easy and as attractive and desirable for other student organizations to come into this,” said event coordinator Cody Watts. “The proceeds of tickets at the door go to the fraternity to help cover the cost of putting on the pricey production of the ball itself. The profit will be put to use to advance our fraternity’s object.” The fraternity has multiple fraternity objects. “The object of this fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit; the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students; the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater,” said Hopper. “The opportunity is not only for student organizations, but for student’s faculty and the community to come out to the pre-Halloween festivities and enjoy themselves. The ball-goers will be able to have a customizable experience by being able to vote on costumes and jack-o-lanterns.” This is an opportunity for everyone to break out their costumes a night early and have a good time. There are many fascinations leading students and originations to this event. Attractions to the event include: singles costume contest, couples costume contest, dance competition, jack-o-lantern contest, a performance by a Comedy Improv troup and music provided by KSLU. If you have any questions on the Harmony Halloween Ball please contact Cody Watts at cody.watts@selu.edu.
The 13th Gate is known for being one of the best haunted houses in the nation, and this year marks its 13th anniversary. To some this is an unlucky number, but for the 13th Gate, this is an apt description of how you feel going through it. After hours of waiting before being able to enter the front doors, I was finally able to take my ride to “Hell” via the “Hellevator.” The “Hellevator” ride alone was a work of art. I was shocked when I looked at the floor, and it seemed to go down forever. The lights went off, and we were joined on the elevator by a demon of an actor, whose make-up was astonishing. Journeying through “Hell,” the visual effects were mind-blowing. The makeup rivaled Hollywood. Having worked as a background actor for the science fiction TV series “Star-Crossed,” I can say the makeup job was just as good, if not better, than anything featured there. Unfortunately, the magic created through makeup, illusion and scenery would not compensate for what came when I exited the “Hellevator.” If you are not the first one off the “Hellevator,” then you are out of luck. The people in the front of the line are the ones the actors target as they make their way through the haunted house. The ones behind have to enjoy the excitement through the screams of the leaders and hope an actor decides to come after them. Also, if you are not with a significant other or in a group with a number of people who jump easily, this is not the haunted house you would want to visit. The actors target the people who scream the most, and if you are alone, the actors may just look at you and say, “you’re no fun,” before moving on to the people who they want to scare: couples. Even worse is when you catch up to another group or another group catches up with you. The actors are even lost at this point on what they should do. They are trying to scare you, watch the props and keep an eye out on everything else taking place at the time, while trying to keep you moving forward. The positive aspect of the event was the scenery and visual effects that were displayed in scenes such as Jack the Ripper, the Lost City of Atlantis, Jaws and a clown driving a car at you. I happened to be in a group that had been to the 13th Gate before, and they were admiring an added scene. However, it was all for naught when an actor screamed, “Keep moving!” before they were able to enjoy the spectacle of the added scene. In the end, a venture to the 13th Gate is not worth your time unless you get off the “Hellevator” first and make sure you are in a group or with a significant other who scares easily. If you are just looking for an event to enjoy alone, go anywhere else but there.
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Athlete of the Week
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Ramee honored during Senior Day By Maria Goddard Staff Reporter
Baptiste Courtachon
By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter
Senior golfer Baptiste Courtachon has been chosen for this week’s Athlete of The Week. Courtachon is from Antibes, France and majoring in business administration. He finished his last tournament as a student this past week with a final round of 69 and tied for 10th at one-under par. The Lion’s Roar: How have you liked living at Southeastern? Baptiste Courtachon: I’ve liked it a lot, the weather is very nice, and I have very good friends. I love it. TLR: Was it hard to move here from France? BC: Yes, it was very hard, and still is. I get homesick, but I have very good friends and it helps. It was pretty hard the first year, but it is easier now. TLR: Do you take time to call your parents? BC: Yes, I do. We Skype a lot, and I do whatever I can do to stay in touch every day. TLR: How long have you been playing golf? Who introduced you to it? BC: I’ve played golf since I was 10, maybe. My father introduced me to it. He was a very good soccer player, and I was into that, but after I began playing golf I became more interested. TLR: What drew you to the sport of golf? BC: At the beginning I didn’t like golf, but after I played, I did. With this sport, you can win a tournament and still not be satisfied with your performance. So [improving] never ends, and that’s very exciting. TLR: What do you plan on doing after college? BC: I’ll go back home. I have my golf teaching degree, and I would like to teach it and become a professional player. TLR: Are you happy with how you finished out your career at Southeastern? BC: I am happy. I talked with my coach about how at the beginning I didn’t play like I wanted to but improved this semester. So yes, I’m very happy. TLR: What has been your best play over the years? BC: When I was back home I won a tournament by 11 shots, and I think that was my best performance. It was pretty exciting to play like that. TLR: Were your parents able to watch you? BC: My mom came the last day. I don’t like my parents to watch me, but I had a seven shot lead and so I thought it would be nice. She wanted to see me, so I thought, “What the heck?” TLR: Was it hard being a foreign exchange student? BC: In the beginning, it was hard finding a roommate. After I moved in with Grady Brame, he helped me a lot to make myself comfortable. His parents are like a second mom and dad to me. TLR: What do you plan on doing with your major? BC: I don’t really know. I will go back home and try to become a pro. Maybe after I’m done with golf ,I could try to do something with it. TLR: What is your favorite Louisianan food? BC: Something I like a lot is fried shrimp with some Chinese stuff on it. TLR: Soy sauce? BC: Yes, I like that so much. TLR: Do you like the beignets here? BC: I like it, but back at home they are better. They are bigger and just not the same.
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Senior outside hitter Elizabeth Ramee shows her school spirit with a “Lion Up” as she receives a framed jersey prior to Lady Lions match against Abiline Christian University. (Below) Ramee sets up a teammate during the match versus the Wildcats.
The Lady Lions lost against the Abilene Christian University Wildcats, who won with scores of 25-13, 23-25, 26-24, 25-19 in this Southland Conference game. Before the loss, the Lady Lions celebrated Senior Day to honor the team’s only senior player. The game took place in the University Center on Saturday, giving Southeastern eight wins and 14 losses overall, with five wins and five losses in Conference. For Senior Day, senior outside hitter Elizabeth Ramee received gifts including a stuffed lion, flowers and a framed jersey with her number on it from her team, family and friends. Ramee has played four seasons for Southeastern, but does not plan to continue after she graduates. Instead she plans to go to graduate school to pursue speech pathology. “Playing in college was always a dream, so it meant everything,” said Ramee. “It’s really been fun going through everything that we’ve been through [with] coaches and different sorts of things. We really bond.” Two teammates she has bonded with are freshman middle blocker Sarah Friedman of Houston, Texas, and junior middle blocker Veronica Turk of Pearland, Texas. She led the offense by contributing to the team’s 45 kills. Friedman had 14 kills and one block and Turk had eight kills and one block. Friedman believes that playing with more trust will help the Lady Lions improve. “Focusing on trusting each other on the court will help a lot. I know there were a few miscommunication errors,” said Friedman. “I think I did alright, but I think I could have done better. There’s always room for improvement.” Sophomore middle blocker Rachael Bunn also believes
increased trust will help the team, as well as with skill application. “As a team, we’ve been struggling listening to what coach says and actually applying what he says and getting it done,” said Bunn. “A lot of people don’t trust themselves, so they go back to their old habits.” Even though the team had several setbacks, fans helped the Lady Lions move forward. “It means so much,” said Bunn. “If I’m down or something, I’ll just look over there, and I’ll see them smiling at me. It cheers me up and gets me going.” Despite different issues on the court, having the support of family and friends encourages them. “It’s just really cool knowing they all support me and they are cheering for me on the sidelines,” said Friedman, whose mother, father and boyfriend attended. Her father expressed how proud he is. “The game was a tough loss. Both teams played hard, but at the end of the day, it’s a game and someone has to lose. We are very proud Sarah can share the court with a great group of volleyball players and we feel that she has a great home at Southeastern,” said Jeff Friedman of Houston, Texas. Other star players were junior setter Mikayla Shippy, junior defensive specialist and libero Morgan Todd and freshman defensive specialist Freeman. Shippy performed 27 assists, Todd had 16 digs and Freeman had 11 digs. The last game the Lady Lions played in Conference was on Thursday, Oct. 23 against the Incarnate Word Cardinals. Southeastern lost the first set, but claimed the victory for the last three sets, scoring 26-24, 25-15 and 2523. The Lady Lions will battle against Nicholls State University on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Lady Lions finish fall season on high note By Jay Love
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The Lady Lion tennis team capped off their fall season at the Big Easy Tennis Classic. The tournament, which was hosted by the University of New Orleans and spanned Oct. 24 through Oct. 25, featured several brackets so that all the members of the teams participating could compete. For the second time this fall, junior Renee Villarreal was victorious throughout all of her matches winning singles bracket. The Mexico native stormed past her first two opponents, defeating them both in straight sets. In the bracket’s final, Villarreal came back after losing the first set and defeating West Virginia University’s Lyn Yuen Choo. Villarreal has had a strong fall season, having placed first in her bracket earlier this season in the Lady Demons Fall Classic, The Lion’s Roar / Jay Love which offers hope for another successful Sophomore Avika Sagwal performed well at the Big Easy Tennis Classic this past weekend. The India native came one match short of joining spring season for the reigning co-Southeastern teammates Renee Villarreal and Anna Bryukhova in a bracket final. Female Athlete of the Year. Villarreal was not the only member from The duo continued their success from singles the Lady Lions to stand out during singles and made it to the semifinals of their bracket competition. Freshman Anna Bryukhova before being defeated. Hayes believed the fall season and recent followed in Villarreal’s footsteps and defeated tournament has shown the growth of the young all who stood across from her in the singles team. competition. Not only was the Moscow native “We had a good effort last weekend in victorious in all of her singles matches, but she Pensacola, but I really challenged our girls to also swept her opponents by winning straight play their best, and I was very pleased with sets in each of her matches. the results,” said Hayes in an interview with Head coach Jason Hayes was pleased with lionsports.net. “More importantly, we got the play from Villarreal and Bryukhova during better as a team this weekend.” an interview with lionsports.net. The Lady Lion tennis team will take a break “Renee and Anna had great singles until the spring season. Southeastern will be performances, but every Lion played hard this in action on Feb. 5 when they travel to Alcorn weekend,” said Hayes. State. Sophomore Avika Sagwal came close to For more news on Lady Lions tennis and a being the third Lady Lion to reach the finals Puzzle Ans layout_Puzzle Ans layoutgo10/27/2014 02:53 PM Page 1 full schedule, to lionsports.net. of a singles bracket. The India native reached all the way to the semifinals before being defeated by STEAK DINNER IS FREE FOR Hafsa Laraibi from UNO. In YOUR B-DAY WHEN DINING IN the same bracket, freshman WITH 4 OR MORE! (MUST SHOW VALID ID) Lucia Bustamante bounced 117 W.Thomas St. Hammond, LA 70401 back from a first round (985)345-9854 w w w. t h em ar i n er si nn. c o m defeat by winning out on the Sponsored By consolation bracket. Freshman Dani Raygadas suffered a first-round loss in singles competition but found success in the doubles matches. The pairing of Raygadas and Bustamante was only one match away from reaching the finals of their doubles bracket. Also competing in doubles was Villarreal and Bryukhova.
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Lady Jacks chop Senior Day celebrations short By Heather Jewell Staff Reporter
The Southeastern Lady soccer team’s 7-0 winning streak at their home field came to an end when they played against Sam Houston State this past weekend and lost 1-0. Furthering the loss’ blow was that the game was also the Senior Day for the team’s two seniors and defensive players Chelsea Villaescusa and Jen Babcock. The game began promptly at 1:00 p.m. following the recognition of the two players. Villaescusa plans on going back home to California state when she graduates. She said that she will miss the chemistry she has shared with her fellow players. “I’ve learned a lot and made a bunch of lifelong friends,” said Villaescusa. In the first half, neither team was able to gain the upper
hand and score despite each having their share of shots at the opposing goal. It was mere minutes into the second half that the Badgers scored on the Lions when player Maddy Panozza distributed a ball to Allie Johnson who shot from 30 yards outside the goal, jumping over Southeastern’s goalie, Casey Jeanfreau. “We couldn’t put the ball in the net, we had a lot of opportunities today down and in the 18 yard boxes, which is a vital area to score, and we just couldn’t bring the ball home. Some days just end up like that,” said head coach Blake Hornbuckle. The teams each had eight shots apiece during the length of the game. Sophomore Bri Sangh, juniors Gisenia Utreras and Erin Christ were Southeastern players who each took shots, but just missed for the Lady Lions.
Cheyenne Maxwell and Katie Noonan each played the midfield and did well with ball possession and taking it up the field. Noonan and junior Maddie Allen also each conducted throw-ins that would reach to far sides of the field and continue opportunities for the lions. “A big thing is winning not only the first ball but the second ball as well. We had a lot of times when the flick was on, it was us, and then the goalie bobbled it and no one was there to finish it,” said Singh. With only two matches left in their regular season, the Lady Lions are fourth among teams eligible for next month’s Southland Conference Tournament. Six of the top teams in the league standings will be attending. The university will have one more home game this Friday
when they play Nicholls State at 3 p.m. The regular season will come to an end with a game at Houston Baptist on
Sunday at 1 p.m. Villaescusa had a piece of parting advice for the members of next year’s soccer team.
“Go out there and play with heart. You’re going to learn a lot, live it up and have fun,” said Villaescusa.
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Seniors Jen Babcock and Chelsea Villaescusa (left) were honored Sunday during the Senior Day Ceremony. The duo of seniors have been vital in the Lady Lion defense this season as both have played significant minutes this season. Junior Erin Christ (above) battles for control of the ball during Sunday’s match against Sam Houston.
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Senior quarterback Bryan Bennett plunges into the endzone during the second half of the game versus SFA last Saturday. After missing out on the first half with a sore shoulder, Bennett nearly led the Lions back from a 17-0 deficit but came up short of completing the comeback.
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The Lions Football team falls to No. 9 after suffering their first loss in the Southland Conference. The Lions fell 27-17 to Stephen F. Austin in Homer Bryce Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25 in Nacogdoches, Texas. The first half of the game included no points for the Lions, but SFA came ready to play. Walter Payton Award candidate and senior quarterback Bryan Bennett rested a sore shoulder and sat out of the first half. The Lions only got a total of 55 yards for the first half. Bennett replaced Jordan Barnett in the second half and finished 8-for-15 passing for 186 yards and a touchdown. Bennett also rushed for his team-high 13th touchdown of the season. The top target for the Lions was junior Jeff Smiley with four catches for 143 yards and a touchdown. SLU’s defense did their best to keep SFA out of touchdown range, but SFA’s junior Micah Eugene led the Lumberjacks with 11 tackles. SFA jumped ahead in the first quarter with a 7-0 lead on the opening drive. The Lion’s defense kept Southeastern in the game, but the offense struggled to contribute. The Lions got their first down with a little over 11 minutes left in the second quarter. The Lion’s moved into SFA territory, but Barnett did not throw far enough on fourth and sixth which gave the ball back to the Lumberjacks. SFA senior running back Gus Johnson capped a 59-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown to put the Lumberjacks up 14-0 with a little over five minutes left in the first half. Senior Jordan Wiggs added to the score with a 25-yard field
goal to bring the score to 17-0 at halftime. Bennett entered the game after halftime and began with a 30-yard run by junior Xavier Roberson. This was seven-play, 65-yard scoring drive. Bennett ran into the end zone from 8 yards out to get the first points on the board for the Lions. With 11 minutes left in the third quarter, the score was 17-7. The Lions moved into SFA territory after putting a stop to the Lumberjacks but only raised the score by three points with a 45-yard field goal by senior Ryan Adams. Lumberjacks were now only leading by seven points with a score of 17-10. SFA came back early in the fourth quarter with a 40-yard run by Johnson followed by a field goal by Wiggs to bring the score to 20-10 with 13 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Southeastern was stopped; SFA got all the way to midfield and went on fourth-and-short only to return the ball to the Lions. Southeastern drove into SFA territory again and extended the drive with a 21-yard throw from Bennett to senior Devante Scott. Two plays later, sophomore Patrick Martin intercepted Bennett and ran 75 yards. Three plays later, Zach Conque dove into the end zone from 10 yards out to give SFA a 27-17 lead with 2:24 remaining in the game. The Lions tried an onside kick, but failed ending the game with a score 27-17. Southeastern has its first off week of the season. They return to Strawberry Stadium on Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. to host Houston Baptist. For more information on upcoming games and other Lions related news, regularly check out lionsports.net to stay updated.
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Lecture to highlight historical child struggles By Samantha Stephan Staff Reporter
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Homeless children from the Northeast line up in front of a railcar as they wait to be transported to find new homes in other parts of the United States. From 1854 to 1929, the so-called Orphan Train transported approximately 250,000 children from New York to provide them with new opportunities.
The traveling multi-media presentation, “Riders on the Orphan Train,” is to make one of its stops here on campus. The Department of Teaching and Education is sponsoring the lecture at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 in KIVA auditorium during one of the FANFARE events. “Riders on the Orphan Train” is a presentation about the thousands of orphans from 1854 to 1929 that were put on trains and shipped out of New York City to find new homes across the country. It is believed to be the starting point of the foster care system. Since 2012, the teaching and education department has hosted an event called “A Forum on Milestones in Education” in which they sponsor various public speakers to come to campus. “The first year we had the descendants of the famous Plessy and Ferguson from the landmark case and last year we invited Ruby Bridges, one of first children and families to integrate schools in
the 1960s in New Orleans in public schools,” said Interim Department Head Dr. Cynthia Elliott. “This year we have continued to address diversity by bringing recognition to special populations of children, such as those who may be living in the foster care system or serving individuals with special needs.” The presentation utilizes music, performance and video, giving the audience a diverse experience. Elliott hopes this will be a learning experience for teacher candidates. “It is important for our teacher candidates to not only have the knowledge, skills and disposition to provide Pre K-12 students with a high-quality education, but also to understand the many complexities and challenges students may face in their daily lives,” said Elliott. “This kind of knowledge of the learner is an important part of teaching, and it is a part of our conceptual framework within which we deliver our teacher preparation program at Southeastern.” Her intentions are for teacher candidates to better understand
students’ various backgrounds. “With a historical perspective focusing on the ‘Orphan Train Riders,’ we are providing our teacher candidates with additional information about Louisiana history and asking them to reflect on the current implications for children in their classrooms who have diverse needs,” said Elliot. Whether the diversity is living in a foster care situation or having a special need such as autism, a physical challenge or a parent who is in the military.” Another upcoming lecture will be held by Dr. Celina Echols, professor of teaching and learning, titled “Mamma’s Brown Sugar,” which focuses on her personal experiences with adoption. She will also be holding a book signing for the book of the same name. The lecture will be held on Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. in the Teacher Education Center. For more information about either of the lectures contact Elliott via email at celliott@ southeastern.edu or the teaching and learning department at 985549-2221.
Tragedy sparks suicide prevention WISE program accepted by University of Louisiana System By Megan McCormick Staff Reporter
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Southeastern is one of nine schools that presented in front of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. The presentation began Wednesday, Oct. 22. After two days, WISE, the Workforce and Innovation for a Stronger Economy, also known as HB 1033, was approved. The University of Louisiana System is dedicated to the services of Louisiana and its people. According to the ulsystem website, “the System offers a broad spectrum of education opportunities ranging from technical training at the associate level to research at the doctoral level.” Southeastern revealed their WISE implantations plan with a presentation that included the WISE goals, targeted disciplines, the justification of WISE disciplines, justification of testimonials for these disciplines, strategies, expected outcomes and the budget. The five target disciplines of WISE are computer science/ information technology, engineering technology, accounting, occupational safety, health and environment and finance. According to the ulsystem website, the justification behind focusing on these five disciplines is that it has a strong base of industry partners, success placing graduates
in relevant employment and a strong enrollment and/or potential to grow. After the goals for WISE were discussed, the presentation continued with the justification behind each discipline and their GAP analysis, key partners and support provided, relevant employment success, enrollment, completers and a justification for testimonial through the disciplines of OSHE, accounting and finance. The goals and strategies behind WISE were also presented. The first goal is to “deliver high-demand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and business curricula and academic support to better prepare students for industry expectations.” Second is to increase the enrollment, student retention and graduates in high-demand STEM business disciplines. The last goal of WISE is to increase the number of populations in highdemand STEM and business disciplines that are underrepresented. WISE has three strategies in which it will try to reach the goals of WISE’s intentions. One strategy is to provide instruction for courses necessary for targeted WISE program completion. A second strategy is for student recruitment through targeted financial aid and enhanced recruitment for WISE. Targeted financial aid
would provide merit-need and merit-based scholarships for WISE programs. Enhanced recruiting for WISE would entail the recruitment of trio and other under-represented groups, recruitment of dual-enrollment students and the creation of postbaccalaureate certificate programs in accounting, business administration and information technology. Student retention is the third WISE priority with the possibility of being accomplished through mentor programs and enhanced tutoring/supplemental instruction in key courses. Through the WISE plan, Southeastern expects the five disciplines to have an increase in numbers for both enrollment as well as completers. Southeastern’s presentation for HB 1033 ended with a discussion on financial aspects as well as a time for questions. Though the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System approved all nine university plans for the WISE fund, the WISE Council and the Louisiana Board of Regents must still approve the plans. For more information about WISE, the presentation made by Southeastern or the other eight universities participating and the ways in which University of Louisiana System is providing higher education across the state, visit the Universities of Louisiana Systems webpage at ulsystem.edu.
After losing a member over the summer due to suicide, Delta Tau Delta is partnering with the University Counseling Center to sponsor an awareness program on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The program will be facilitated by Tom Caffery, Assistant Director of the UCC, and Paige Moody, past executive secretary for the Louisiana Counseling Association. Both speakers have expertise with anxiety and depression. Based on the suicide.org website, suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people aged fifteen to twenty-four. More people actually die by suicide than homicide. Since college can be a difficult transition period
when students may feel lost, lonely, confused, anxious and stressed, untreated depression is the number one cause in college students. People die from suicide because they are experiencing intense pain that they wish would stop, but suicide survivors feel pain even after attempts. Students who are suicidal are typically quiet, reserved, depressed and socially isolated. Some symptoms are obvious such as alcohol and drug abuse, feelings of hopelessness or helplessness, guilt or rage. These warnings should be watched for; however, some people who die may not show any signs. Statistics reveal that about 75 percent of suicidal deaths could have been prevented if the warnings had been spotted.
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Then and Now lecture to include Doctor Who By Emily Stephan Staff Reporter
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Angela Davis, a political and women’s activist, was one of the most renowned figures of the 1960s counterculture and Civil Rights Movement. Davis will be educating students on the state of the U.S. justice system on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Activist to address political crimes By Maria Goddard Staff Reporter
Internationally-acclaimed author, activist and feminist Angela Davis, who has been on the FBI’s Most Wanted List, will speak at the 10th Annual Social Justice Speaker Series on controversial issues that have plagued America in recent years. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invited Davis to speak on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The Southeastern Sociological Organization is co-sponsoring the event, which is free and open to the public. “She is an iconic figure of the civil rights movements and black power movement,” said associate professor of sociology, Dr. David Burley. “Today’s generation doesn’t really know who she is and what she’s done, so we want to expose our student community to [her and] issues she addresses in her work.”
According to history.com, Davis was in connection to a shootout and later arrested. However, all charges were dropped in 1972. The social justice issues she is most involved with include gender, race, domestic violence and the prison system. She has spoken all over the world and written nine books. Davis will speak on racial injustice issues in the recent Ferguson case and the “prison-industrial complex,” a term that she has helped to develop and popularize. This complex refers to how the amount of inmates has greatly increased due to how companies profit off of prison-use as an industry rather than a means of keeping the peace. “[Her point is that] overall, the nation has a tendency to dedicate more resources towards prisons than to education,” said Burley. “We should be investing heavily in education instead of in prisons. This is a
big issue especially in our state where we have more people in prison in Louisiana per capita over any other state.” Burley also said that SGA, Arts & Lectures and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences donated generously in order to support this event. He hopes the speaker will influence students to act on issues they are passionate about. “We always hope to inspire our student community into working towards greater social justice and get together with others of like minds and make the world a better place,” said Burley. “We hope it will inspire them to pursue careers in these areas.” In addition to the student community, other activists and people of interest from other universities are expected to attend. For additional information, contact David Burley via email at david.burley@ southeastern.edu or the department of sociology and criminal justice at 985-5492110.
Popular culture and history will unite in the next presentation of the Then and Now lecture series. Dr. William Robison will be presenting “Doctor WhoDat Hatches a Halloween Doctor Who Hapless Hortonless History Lesson” Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1:00 p.m. in Pottle Auditorium. Robison felt the popular television series’ subject matter would make for an excellent tie-in with a history presentation. “I have been a Doctor Who fan since I lived in London in 1980-81,” said Robison. “When Sue Parrill and I wrote ‘The Tudors on Film and Television,’ we included every filmic depiction of Tudor England that we could find, and that included two episodes of Doctor Who, one in which the first Doctor watches William Shakespeare on a scanner and another in which the tenth Doctor actually visits Shakespeare. This got me to thinking about how often the Doctor visits people and places from Earth’s history along with his other travels in time and space.” Episodes featuring Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were of particular interest for Robison. “Of course, being a Tudor historian, I was intrigued by the occasional references
SUICIDE continued from pg. 10 According to Caffery, topics of discussion will be based on suicidal ideation, attempts and completion among college students. Causes and contributing factors including stress, anxiety and depression will also be a part of the program. The primary focus will be on prevention and intervention. “We want to raise awareness, not only of the signs and symptoms, but we also want others to understand what they can do to help someone
to the Doctor having met Henry VIII and Elizabeth I,” said Robison. “In 2013, the 50th Anniversary special ‘The Day of the Doctor’ showed the tenth Doctor actually marrying Elizabeth. At that point I decided that I had to do a lecture dealing with all of the episodes in which the Doctor intersects with real historical events and personalities.” Though the portrayal of historical persons and events within the fifty years of the Doctor Who series is not always accurate, Robison feels a lecture on it would relate well to the fun spirit of Halloween week. “Of course, it’s not real history; it’s rather far-fetched science fiction,” said Robison. “However, my ‘More-or-Less Annual Halloween Lecture,’ which each year closes out the ‘Then and Now,’ is always a combination of scholarship and silliness, so this seemed like the perfect topic.” Robison hopes students will enjoy the lecture and plans to end it with his usual candy-throwing to the audience. “I hope they will have a good time, become fans of Doctor Who if they are not already, learn a little history and leave with some of the candy I throw to the audience each year,” said Robison. For more information on remaining FANFARE events, check out the university website.
who is contemplating suicide,” said Caffery. The UCC has been waiting to raise awareness about suicide for several years. Throughout the semester the UCC talks to Greek, student organizations, University Housing and SE 101 classes. Even though this is a part of their outreach program, UCC would like to give credit to Delta Tau Delta for having the idea to sponsor the event. “They recognize the prevelance of suicidal ideation among college students and wanted to do something about it,” said Caffery.
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Who will be crowned Miss Southeastern 2015? By Megan Simon Staff Reporter
Contestants begin their journey for the prospect of competing in Miss Louisiana at the Miss Southeastern pageant on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. “The theme this year is ‘A Red Carpet Affair,’” said Todd McElroy, coordinator of Campus Activity Board. “We are putting a little bit extra into the production this year to try to really put on a good show. If you want to know more, you will have to come to the show and see for yourself.” Nancy Peck, Hailee Weber, Gabrielle Reynolds, Emily Randon, Aurora Olvera, Scarlett Blades, Dominique Brogle and Jessica Thorn will be battling it out for the title of Miss Southeastern. They will compete in five categories: interview, talent, evening gown, on stage question and fitness. Judges will also be looking at the contestants as a whole in addition to these categories because Miss Southeastern is an individual who excels in all areas, not just one. Peck, a sophomore
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Crystal Gonzalez won Miss Southeastern 2014 last November. Over the last year she has represented Southeastern at various events.
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communication major, is excited about the upcoming pageant and all the opportunities it has to offer for her platform. “I decided to compete for Miss Southeastern because I would love the opportunity to be a representative for this university I love so much,” said Peck. “Not only do I
bleed green and gold, but this would be a wonderful way to promote my personal platform of volunteerism and also to be an ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. All-in-all, it would be an incredible blessing to be Miss Southeastern and the face of Hammond, America.” The winner will recieve a
year’s tuition and the honor of representing Southeastern. She will also go on to compete in the Miss Louisiana competition. First, second and third runnerups will get a semester’s tuition. Miss Southeastern will have a chance to represent Southeastern as a spokesperson and promote their platform for the school and the state.
“If I won the title, I would travel the state and spread the word about the many things our university is doing, and I would work to raise awareness of my platform, Ducks Unlimited,” said Brogle, junior communication major. Being Miss Southeastern will also give the winner a chance to attend events such
as Chef’s Evening and to participate in the Homecoming parade. It gives the title-winner a whole new experience. “I hope the audience will see all the exceptional young women that attend Southeastern,” said McElroy. “They are a very talented group, and it should be a very entertaining evening.”
Plaisance, daughter of two of the owners of the Rise. “It’s really fun to turn normal people into the monsters of the house. I mainly do basic zombie makeup, but last weekend I learned how to work with latex to make my zombie makeup really stand out. I think latex will be my favorite thing to use from now on.” The actors love scaring people so much they work for free, but acting in the haunted house industry isn’t all fun and games. Screaming and growling at customers sometimes does more than
simply damage one’s voice. The Rise frequently has to remove customers from the premises for attacking actors throughout the house. This may be explained by the psychological phenomenon of deindividuation, explored in famous psychologist Philip Zimbardo’s prison guard study. The concept of deindividuation suggests that those acting in a group no longer act as individuals. Rather, the group has a mind of its own, altering a typically “normal” person’s behavior. A key element in the process of deindividuation
is anonymity. In Zimbardo’s study, students meant to be prisoners were addressed by numbers instead of their names, and students meant to be prison guards were given sunglasses to hide their eyes. This helped to shield participants’ identities and make it easier to immerse themselves in the hive mind. This is exactly what happens when an actor puts on a costume. To some customers, actors are no longer individuals; they are fictional characters. It’s easier to take a swing at a zombie than a person. The Lion’s Roar / Fernanda Chagas However, if customers The Lionettes are made up of 17 female students for the 2014-15 school year. can keep in mind the person The dance team can be seen performing with the Spirit of the Southland behind the mask and keep their Marching Band during home football games each fall. hands to themselves, the Rise offers several attractions for LIONETTES “That’s what brought me Halloween enthusiasts. continued from pg. 1 back for a fifth year,” said “Rise Haunted House Marceaux. “I want to go and is a traditional haunt with competing at Nationals the past have Southeastern’s name over 10,000 square feet four years as a rollercoaster. across my chest on my uniform and 32 rooms,” said Mindi “We were in the top 10 my and show the other dance Plaisance. “We also have a freshman year,” said Marceaux. teams across the nation that 7,500 square foot cemetery. “Then the next year, we broke Louisiana has something to It takes approximately 25 top five, and then the next year offer. [For the] majority of the minutes to walk through the top three, so it’s kind of been time in our category, you have haunt. In addition, we have escalating toward that first schools from New York and a separate attraction called place spot. We haven’t gotten California, places where dance ‘Operation Deadly Assault there yet, but I feel like this is prominent. No one expects Zombie Paintball.’ Individuals is the year we’re going to do us out of Louisiana.” board a trailer and sit behind that. We’re all really excited, In order to be selected for a mounted paintball gun. The and we’re working toward that the Lionettes dance team, trailer is pulled into the Town goal of first place.” students must be enrolled fullof Riseville. The zombies roam Last year the Lionettes’ Jazz time, maintain good academic through the town, so one seeks number earned them third place standards and learn routines them out to shoot them. Both in their division in addition to such as the Fight Song. Try of our attractions are great for a second place position for outs will be held in the late all ages.” their Hop johns_10282014_Layout routine. spring. small Hip new papa 1 10/23/2014 02:46 PM Page 1
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HAUNTED continued from pg. 1 character. Zombies are sprayed with brown paint to look like dirt, and red paint is used for blood. Latex is used for texture; it can make someone look like their face has been ripped off, or it can make a young person look old. Ghosts are sprayed with paint to create a bluish tint, and contacts often complete a character for an extra creepy effect. “My favorite thing about being a makeup artist at the haunted house is it’s something different,” said Meranda
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Southeastern alumnus Taylor DuBois prepares for his role at the Rise Haunted House by having makeup applied to his teeth. Bloodred eyes, green-tinted powder and greasy, matted hair complete a zombie’s wardrobe. When he does not portray a zombie, he often can be seen as Sebastian the Butler.
Around the World Around the Nation Midterm election ads attack Republicans Pro-European parties win Ukraine elections WASHINGTON — Their majority in jeopardy, Democrats unleash attack ads accusing Republicans in key Senate races of supporting efforts to cut Medicare and Social Security. The commercials in New Hampshire,
Iowa and Louisiana are aimed at older voters, who historically make up a larger portion of the electorate in midterm contests than in presidential campaigns. By Special Correspondent David Espo.
Federal Reserve addresses economy WASHINGTON — The global economy has slumped. Turmoil has gripped financial markets. And the U.S. job market, despite steady gains, still isn’t fully healthy. Yet when the Federal Reserve issues a statement after it meets next week, few foresee
any policy changes. The Fed is expected to complete its bondbuying program, which was intended to keep long-term interest rates low. And it will likely reiterate that it’s in no rush to raise its key short-term rate. By Martin Crutsinger.
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U.S. urging media war against Islamic state KUWAIT CITY — The United States is pressing Arab nations and other allies to do more to counter the Islamic State group’s slick propaganda campaign, with a top
American envoy describing efforts to combat the extremist messages as a vital pillar in the fight to defeat the group. By Hussain al-Qatari and Adam Schreck.
Afghan president to travel to China
KABUL — Afghan President country after U.S. and allied Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai travels combat troops leave by the end to China this week, signaling of the year but also in a strategic the pivotal role he hopes Beijing foreign policy aimed at building bola quarantines will play in Afghanistan’s peace across a region long riven base in Italy. New Jersey has future, not only in the economic by mistrust and violence. By imposed a 21-day quarantine reconstruction of his war-ravaged Lynne O’Donnell. for medical workers returning itizens of oronto look for new mayor from West Africa, and New York and Illinois announced TORONTO — Enough with altogether different in their similar plans, even though the crack smoking, public mayor: DULL. Voters head to the public health officials and drunkenness and outrageous polls Monday to elect a successor the White House say the behavior. After four years in to Rob Ford, who announced last restrictions go too far and which City Hall has sometimes month that he would not seek recould hamper global efforts been as entertaining as a circus election as he battles a rare and to contain the outbreak. By sideshow, Toronto residents difficult form of cancer. By Rob appear eager for something Gillies. Jennifer Peltz.
Institutions employ E NEW YORK — A growing number of officials and institutions, including the U.S. Army, are employing quarantines for workers returning from West Africa — counter to the White House guidelines discouraging quarantines to help contain the spread of Ebola. U.S. soldiers just back from West Africa are being isolated at their
equal doses. Despite the antiRussian sentiment shown in voters’ preferences, Moscow says it will recognize the result. By Peter Leonard and Yuras Karmanau.
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