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FOOTBALL VS. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, pg.6
Implications of City of St. George PeopleSoft to be replaced by Workday System ANDREW JORDAN Staff Reporter
A sign on Siegan Lane near I-10 in Baton Rouge encouraged voters to pass the proposal for the City of St. George on Oct. 12. The proposal passed with 54% of voters supporting the new city. Maggie Tregre /The Lion’s Roar MAGGIE TREGRE Staff Reporter
A group of residents in East Baton Rouge Parish voted to create their own city that would be separate from Baton Rouge. The proposed city, called St. George, passed with a 54 % of the vote on Oct. 12. Once incorporated, the city will surpass Lake Charles as the fifth largest city in Louisiana. Peter Petrakis, associate professor of political science, explained the differences in reasoning for why the city is being created. “Supporters will say it is about bringing sovereignty and control closer to residents,” explained Petrakis. “Moreover, many think that it will eventually lead to more control over services, especially public schools. Critics argue that it is akin to Balkanization or the fracturing of the city. I have heard claims of a struggle over ‘identity’ or the dissatisfaction some feel in terms of losing control of the city’s leadership positions. They want to be known as distinct from Baton Rouge residents.”
Supporters of St. George hope to create a smaller and more privatized system of government separate from that of Baton Rouge. Munson Chauvin, instructor of political science, described the possible benefits and consequences of this type of system. “Privatization usually leads to more efficiency and also sometimes more competition that could potentially lower the cost,” said Chauvin. “The advantages of that would be more choice and probably efficiency and more specialization. There are drawbacks to that at a government level too. Looking after your citizens, if you have the people who are able to vote, they’re the ones who make these decisions within these cities and therefore they might cater to the public more than a private company would.” St. George would still be within the limits of East Baton Rouge Parish, meaning it would be under the same control of the parish president, Sharon Weston Broome, who also serves as mayor-president of Baton Rouge. This is not the first time that Baton Rouge
citizens has tried to form their own city. Chauvin explained how other cities have broken away from Baton Rouge in the past. “You’ve had Central do the same thing in East Baton Rouge,” stated Chauvin. “From a political science standpoint, you have the state, and then the state basically has local government operate for it throughout the state. East Baton Rouge Parish is unique in the sense that you have the city of Baton Rouge and the parish politically being one in the same, so you have a mayor-president. Baton Rouge has rural areas, and some of these areas have broken off and formed their own cities, which is what they’re allowed to do.” Those who oppose the creation of a new city have shown concern for how St. George is going to be properly funded. Petrakis described why those who are against the new city have voiced their concerns. “Supporters claim that there will be sufficient savings that taxes might even go down,” said see ST. GEORGE, pg. 8 Petrakis.
The university recently announced that it will be implementing the Workday System, replacing the PeopleSoft system that has been a part of the technology for Leonet and oncampus jobs. Alongside other members in the University of Louisiana system, the university will be joining a new enterprise resource planning system, otherwise known as ERP, for the next school year. Dr. Kay Maurin, chief enrollment management officer, explained why the university chose to change its systems. “PeopleSoft is a product that is nearing the end of support and will not be further developed,” explained Maurin. “Workday is a more user-friendly product that provides superior ease of accessing data and information for decision making and planning.” According to the university website, ERPs will integrate all of an organization’s departments, divisions, lines of business and locations into a more uniform system for enterprise and resource. Beginning to work on the transition to Workday back in 2018, the university has recently started this year with the testing phase of Workday to departments with the efforts of end-to-end testing, university, user acceptance and parallel testing for departments and user training. Maurin commented on how the process has gone so far in terms of fluidity. “The implementation
process has been very positive,” explained Maurin. “It has provided an opportunity to look at current practices and business processes to ensure we are providing the best experience to our users while also enhancing efficiencies. Most noteworthy is that this implementation is being done in partnership with Louisiana Tech University and the University of New Orleans and has resulted in significant cost-savings.” Maurin further stated that the transition has not faced any roadblocks in her department or others, but the main challenge, given the coordination of working both with learning Workday and respective department affairs, has been time management. Since August 2018, the efforts of the university departments have been productive with over 300 units of training, over 2,100 hours of consulting services, over 30 visits to each universities’ human resources, financial aid offices, integration and data conversion teams. According to Maurin, all the groups involved in the university’s implementation have been excited in the product and the manner it will work. With a goal set for fall 2020, Maurin explained the status of the goal date and expectations upon launch. “The Human Capital Management and the finance modules are on schedule to deploy in July 2020,” explained Maurin. “The Student Module users are currently working through advanced discovery. Once advanced discovery is completed, implementation will begin and is expected to last between two to three years.”
Veterans Day: a day to be thankful for those serving in the military JACOB LOFTON Staff Reporter
Veterans Day is a day for giving thanks to those who have served in the military and have fought for America’s freedom. Margaret Gonzalez-Perez, a political science professor, explained the significance of Veterans Day. “Veterans Day is important because it is a reminder to us that brave men and women have fought and continue to fight for our country every day,” said Gonzalez-Perez. “It reminds us that freedom is not free.” Veterans Day started as Armistice Day, a celebration of the end of World War I. Every year, on Nov. 11, Armistice Day celebrated the coming together of the Central Powers and Allied Powers, which resulted in the Treaty of Versailles, ending the Great War. “U.S. President Woodrow Wilson gave an address, declaring Nov. 11 as Armistice Day and declaring our nation’s gratitude for the victory in WWI and our pride in the heroism of the soldiers that died fighting,” explained Gonzalez-Perez. “In 1938, the day became a national holiday. In 1954, Congress passed a law declaring Veterans Day to celebrate and thank all veterans who serve our country, not just those who died in WWI.” The veterans being celebrated can hold different views of the holiday than the public. Stephen Hotard, a former marine sergeant,
explained that different generations see Veterans Day differently. “I think there’s a bit of a generational difference on it as well,” elaborated Hotard. “As far as the different generations of veterans, I definitely think we should appreciate those Vietnam era veterans more.” Matthew Watkins, a U.S. Air Force veteran, shared that veterans look at Veterans Day differently. “From a veteran’s perspective, Veterans Day, I think for us, is more about being with other veterans and created a relationship that way with those veterans in the community,” said Watkins. “There’s not a lot of forums where you get to be with other veterans, and Veterans Day is one of those days where we can bring together other veterans and celebrate their service.” A commonly shared sentiment is that the veterans did not want the spotlight on them, but that they appreciated that the public remembered them. Sergeant First Class Christopher Gascon shared how he felt about the holiday. “Honestly I don’t think it should be any different than any other day as far as how it’s celebrated,” shared Gascon. “We don’t do it to be recognized, I speak for myself, but typically most individuals don’t do it to be recognized. We do it because we have a sense of wanting to help people.” On Nov. 11, when Veterans Day, many veterans consider it important for people to remember to be thankful for those who have served in the
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On Nov. 11, 1938 Veterans Day was officially recognized as a national holiday. The holiday is established to celebrate Armistice Day which ended World War I and to honor those who have served in the U.S. Military. Jacob Lofton/The Lion’s Roar military to protect their freedom. Watkins shared what Veterans Day means to the veterans being celebrated. “Veterans Day is not so much what the community does for veterans, it’s in general the fact that they can
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come together with other veterans,” said Watkins. “That is a really great experience.” On Nov. 11, the university will be hosting a ROTC flag football game to honor those who have fought and served in war.
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Grubhub makes ordering food on the go easier PRAKRITI ADHIKARI
campus as a result of Grubhub buying out Tapingo. Robin Parker, director of marketing and strategic initiatives at Auxiliary Services, informed that even though the names are different, the university is still collaborating with the same team. “Tapingo was acquired by
campus, Grubhub allows users to order food beyond campus territory. Dining Services has seen Parker informed that since the some changes in the online food company is branding itself with ordering system with the use of a new banner, the change did a rebranded mobile application. not impact any administrative Tapingo service has been aspect. The only change for replaced by Grubhub, an online students ordering food using food ordering marketplace. their phones is that now they can The change happened on order food off-campus as well from the same application. “Students that have used Grubhub previously for ordering from off-campus restaurants and Tapingo for ordering when on campus can now enjoy finding all of their favorite spots from the same app,” said Parker. “Everyone will get to enjoy the same restaurants and menus and continue to use previous payment methods and connect their Tapingo accounts to pull in their order history and favorites as we also continue to develop new features too.” The system is mainly intended to help students order food in between classes. Jorie-Brae Morgan, marketing manager for Aramark and Dining services, explained the process that goes in after students place orders. “We have an app that we can go in our end, on the technology side and let’s say we wanna order a chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A. We can go in and Tapingo was replaced by Grubhub as the two companies merged together, and students had to download the new app on press that and it will tell you their phones. GERARD BORNE/THE LION’S ROAR how long the wait line is, and STAFF REPORTER
Soroptimist offers ‘Live Your Dream’ grant SAMANTHA GAMBINO STAFF REPORTER
A new grant opportunity is being provided to female students who are the primary source of financial income for their families to help them achieve their academic goals. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. The organization is sponsoring the scholarship. The “Live Your Dream” grant was started to offer support to women who do not have the time and financial support to get a college education due to caring for themselves and their dependents. Anna Kabrich, program coordinator, explained how the organization can still offer support at a state level. “In multiple locations, we have different clubs of volunteers that look over the application on a local level,” explained Kabrich. “Local clubs will market and advertise in their immediate area and then they get to decide who they accept
and at what amount. The program begins at the local Soroptimist club-level where awards amounts vary, but average around 1,000. Club-level award recipients are then eligible for up to 15,000 in additional awards.” According to Soroptimist’s website, the award is for women who are attending, or have been accepted to a vocational/ skills training program or an undergraduate degree program who provide primary financial support for their dependents, have financial need, do not have a graduate degree and who are motivated to achieve their education goals. To apply for the grant, applicants can go to Soroptimist’s website and look for the “Live Your Dream” grant. The deadline for the application is Nov. 15, and the website offers videos with tips on how to apply for the application and what to say. For more information on the “Live Your Dream” award grant, how to apply for it and about Soroptimist clubs, visit the Soroptimist webpage.
Grubhub in the fall of 2018, and since then, they’ve replicated the Tapingo app into a dedicated section of the Grubhub app called campus dining,” said Parker. “It’s the same great teams and systems powering the program, just under a different brand.” While Tapingo was designed only for ordering food on
Grubhub orders. “In a couple locations, we have somebody that works just Tapingo, so they actually take the ticket and fix it right away,” stated Navarra. “Chick-fil-A is one where a person just stays at Tapingo, and Starbucks kind of works the same way. Pizza Hut is also the same way. They get the ticket and it’s made it right away. It’s not really a line. Somebody will get the ticket and take it right away.” Other locations on campus tie the online orders with the inperson orders. “In some locations, as soon as it comes in, it’s put in the order,” shared Navarra. “So, if they are waiting on some person, the ticket will be the next person, and just gets kind of tied in as they go along. It gives priority to Grubhub as well and try to get it as fast as they can.” The university is trying to improve based on the feedback received from students. Parker encouraged students to use the mobile application and provide feedback. “We have recently received feedback from students on certain items not available on the app,” said Parker. “We are currently addressing these concerns. Please encourage all students to continue providing feedback so we can improve the convenience of the application with Grubhub.”
A new office offers assistance to veteran students BRIYANA ANDERSON STAFF REPORTER
The Office of Military & Veteran Success offers assistance for students who are veterans and military service members to help them with their education and training needs. The office, located in the War Memorial Student Union, Room 2304, was created in September by Matthew D. Watkins, director of the Office of Military & Veteran Success. Watkins explained that the office is trying to blend in the veteran students with the civilian students to give them the same college experience. “The main goal of the office is to help veterans transition into the college environment, be an advocate for the veteran students and to really try to have the veterans experience the college environment,” said Watkins. “A lot of veterans miss out on that because they are nontraditional students, and they are a little bit older, and they’re not as well connected with the younger student population.” The office is creating programs and events to get veterans active in the college environment and help them be involved on campus. “We’re doing ROTC and military veteran tailgating events,” said Watkins. “We’re gonna be doing some camping trips and some outdoor activities to try to peak their interest.”
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Jordan Hotard, a junior supply chain management major, walks into the Office of Military and Veteran Success. The office has recently moved from north campus. The office’s new location is room 2304 in the Student Union. GERARD BORNE/THE LION’S ROAR The office provides special accommodations to military and veteran students by building relationships with locals who specialize in services like financial advising. The Office of Military & Veteran Success also provides orientation for new students entering college on academic advising, scholarships and financial aid, mentoring, waived application fee, priority registration,
a VA work-study program for students and other resources that the military and veteran students need. The Student Veterans Association is open to all students. Watkins discussed the circumstances and differences of older veterans compared to younger students. “It’s harder to get them to be involved
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we have all that in our system,” explained Morgan. “We handle it on our end and if we don’t have it, we’ll take it out, and if we do have it, we will click it back in.” On-campus food locations receive the orders in the form of tickets. Greg Navarra, assistant food service director for Dining Services, explained the ticket system. “It comes in a ticket basically,” said Navarra. “Once students push order in, it comes over a printer, the ticket prints and workers take that and they read the ticket and go ahead and make it.” Students can pick up their orders after they receive a notification when their food is ready. This helps increase efficiency in ordering and preparing food. “As you’ve already seen, there are Grubhub pickup zone signs installed at every oncampus dining location,” said Parker. “This way, when users are notified that their mobile food order is ready, they can go toward that pickup sign when they come in to pick up their mobile order. This helps to keep that flow separate from in-person orders and avoid bottlenecking and maintain smooth operations for staff.” Busy locations on campus like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks have workers who only take the
HONORS PROGRAM – The Honors Recognition and Thirteen Club Induction Ceremony will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre. SOUTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION – The Southeastern Christian Association invites you to join us for our weekly Bible Study on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Food Court. We will have large signs by our table in the food court to help everyone find us. Every Bible Study is a group-led discussion centered around topics relevant to college life. We are nondenominational and welcome all Southeastern students seeking a Christian community on campus.
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Why Mane Dish is the best choice on campus Although campus dining is not an essential part of the college experience, it’s certainly a convenient option to have between classes. When I first arrived Symiah Dorsey here, I was so Staff Reporter intrigued by all the fast food options and felt compelled to try them all. I enjoyed the food, but my bank account didn’t like it as much. I started visiting the Mane Dish more often once I noticed how rapidly my Cub Cash was declining, and that was a great decision. Like any eating establishment, there are many mixed emotions about the Mane Dish amongst students. Students who rarely eat there are usually on the fence about it, but as someone who lives on campus, the Mane Dish has not only become the most
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efficient option, but my favorite option as well. Eating in the dining hall is by far the most cost effective for students with a meal plan. The smallest bowl at Panda Express costs roughly $8, but I can eat a significantly larger variety of food for just $7 at the Mane Dish. Eating at the Mane Dish every day and spending my Cub Cash on coffee has turned out to be the perfect combination. I’ll admit that I enjoy a Chickfil-A sandwich or Mooyah burger every now and then, but the Mane Dish is the only food establishment that affordably meets my dietary needs on a daily basis. For anyone who lives on campus, that is very important. I am more likely to gravitate towards healthier foods when eating in an establishment that always provides them. As much as I enjoy the fast food places, they don’t give me the energy I need to get through my long
days. Eating wholesome foods is important whenever I have a lot of studying to do. Some students might argue that Mane Dish can be equally as unhealthy depending on what you eat, and that is true. However, the variety of nutritious options is still present, making it easier for students to alternate between healthy foods and occasional ‘junk’ foods for the same affordable price. People who are not necessarily fans of the Mane Dish might eventually change their minds if they keep giving it a chance. What I love most about the Mane Dish is that it is continuously being updated to improve service and quality of food. They are constantly trying to accommodate a wider range of people, so it’s very possible that they will have new food options that appeal to you. The Mane Dish is unique because the menu is being
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A Mane Dish employee refills salad in the Deli Station. The station recently updated to include panini presses and other new ingredients. Symiah Dorsey/The Lion’s Roar prepared with the students in mind, and that isn’t always possible with other food establishments on campus because they are part of larger franchises. Each day, the dining hall offers meal options for students who are vegetarian, vegan or have allergies. I don’t have any dietary restrictions, but I still find myself trying foods within those categories. Even for those who have limited options at the dining
hall, it is likely that more options will become available because the establishment is constantly progressing. They recently added the True Balance station to the dining hall. For anyone who has been hesitant to venture over there, I encourage you to try it out. They often have desserts such as brownies and chocolate chip cookies that are vegan friendly, as well as vegetable-based meals and meat options.
The accommodations and improvements they make are a reflection of the considerate staff we have in the dining hall. This isn’t a contrast to other food establishments because we have wonderful staff everywhere, but it’s nice to have great service at a place that I visit every day. Essentially, they strive to have something for everyone, and that is the main reason why I prefer the Mane Dish.
What is your favorite place to eat on campus?
“Subway. I don’t get it very often, and I feel as though I can put whatever on my sandwich, like I can get whatever in that moment.” J’haan Christian Junior, Business Administration
“Chick-fil-A. I just don’t like the other places, and I just like going there.” Jodeci Coins Freshman, Undecided
“I like Subway because it’s real clean. When the ingredients are fresh, I love Subway. I like to eat good food and for it to actually be good food.” D’shaina Smith Junior, Marketing
“I’m going to say Taco Bell. The deal is always real at Taco Bell.” Tyler Tran Junior, Biological Sciences
“Probably Starbucks just because I love the smell of coffee. It really helps me with my studying and everything. Just a nice, friendly atmosphere.” Maria Totorico Sophomore, Criminal Justice
“My favorite place is Starbucks. It’s because I am addicted to coffee, and they have pastries and breakfast sandwiches that are very convenient, and they’re also very delicious.” Leslie Jones Junior, English
“Mane Dish because the pasta is really good at the Mane Dish, and I already have all my meals paid for.” Ian Hekmatdoost Sophomore, Psychology
“I would have to say Mooyah. I’m a burger guy, and I love how much you can do with burgers.” Hayden Kimball Graduate Student, Psychology
“Probably Subway. Nice people work there. They’re very friendly. It’s near the art buildings where I am at mostly. They have a nice little umbrella sitting area.” Abigail Rochefort Sophomore, Art
Online classes should give more options to students A growing option for students needing to fit more classes into their schedule is online classes. Although some have been quick to ascribe a stigma to online classes, the numerous benefits to online classes clearly outweigh the Jacob Lofton downsides. To me, Staff Reporter any cost-effective program that increases the amount of options presented to the student body is a worthwhile program, especially when the downsides are minuscule. First, online classes minimize the risk of an ineffective professor hindering the development of a student. In a traditional classroom setting, the teaching style of a
professor or instructor plays a very vital role in how effectively a student learns. In an online setting, the professor is only directly needed to teach during online lectures or for students who need one-onone help. This makes more time for those students and allows the other students to work ahead if their pace is quicker than the pace of the class. Another great aspect to online classes is that students have more flexibility when scheduling classes. If a student is recommended to set aside three hours per week for an online class, they are not limited to eight-to-five days, nor are they limited by certain class scheduling times. Online classes can also save students a lot of money. By only needing a stable Wi-Fi connection, students do not need to drive to campus on days they have
only online classes. They also cut down on commuter costs which include things like food, meal plans and wear and tear on vehicles. Online classes work around the schedule of the student, rather than a student working around their school schedule. This allows a student to work more hours while still taking classes, giving them the chance to make more money while in college. This does not mean that online classes are free of faults. Online classes can require a lot of self-discipline. If it is hard for a student to make it to their lectures, most of which take attendance, it would be very easy for someone to skip an online class, since there is no immediate consequence for absences. Other problems include the dependency on stable Wi-Fi and a decreased opportunity
to network with peers. Another problem often raised is that online settings do not work for all classes. Some classes require a physical audience, such as public speaking courses. Even with these drawbacks, online classes should still be an option for students. Many of these problems have easy solutions. There are an abundance of places with free Wi-Fi, allowing students to take their classes to locations near their homes if their homes do not have stable Wi-Fi. By freeing up more time in students’ schedules, it allows time for more involvement in extracurricular organizations on campus, allowing for more social interaction outside of the classroom. The only serious drawbacks to online courses are the requirements for self-
motivation and the susceptibility of cheating, but even these problems can be rectified. By having students take tests in controlled environments, similar to the math lab in Sims Library, it would limit the possibilities of cheating. If a student is making perfect homework grades, but failing tests consistently, it would stand to reason that the student in question could be cheating. While online classes are not here to replace classroom-based courses, they definitely serve a purpose. By allowing students greater freedom, it opens up their options in terms of time outside of learning and could save them a lot of money. This is why I believe that online classes should be made available for as many classes as possible to give students options that they didn’t have before.
University Health Center wants to help students to be insured SARAH GRAY Intern at the University Health Center
At this university, we care about our students and their health. With that being said, some students do not have health insurance due to varying factors. The University Health Center wants to offer guidance to those who want to learn how to become insured. Health insurance provides preventative health services to keep individuals healthy and cover the costs of chronic medical
conditions or accidental injuries. Without health insurance, individuals are often forced to pay high medical costs out of pocket. A Health Insurance/Food Insecurity Survey was conducted on the university’s undergraduate students in the beginning of October. This survey consisted of 168 participants between the ages of 18-34. Of these 168 students, 9% or 15 students indicated they do not have health insurance. The student population in the university is roughly
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14,500. It can be estimated that about 1,300 students do not have health insurance. In comparison, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 13.3% of adults aged 18-64 were uninsured in the U.S. in 2018. Medicaid expansion in Louisiana has greatly increased access to health insurance and health care, which could account for more insured people in this state. Barriers identified by the survey participants were: unaffordable insurance rates, employers
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not offering insurance, the misconception that insurance is unnecessary and a lack of education on reapplying for Medicaid as an adult. Many students also questioned terms surrounding health insurance such as deductible prices and the differences between a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). It is common for students to
see HEALTH CENTER, pg. 7
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The Lion’s Roar | Arts & Entertainment
2019 Renaissance Festival Opening Weekend The 20th Annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival started this past weekend on Nov. 2 and will continue each weekend until its final day on Dec. 8. Ren Fest will be open from 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and will also be open on Friday, Nov. 29. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at larf.net.
Lady Lettice,played by Lynette Sullivan, joins Queen Elizabeth, played by Kimberly Stockston, on a carriage ride through the Ren Fest during the daily parade. An actor conducts a glassblowing demonstration in front of a live audience. Samantha Gambino, Jacob Summerville/The Lion’s Roar
Paolo Garbanzo juggles knives during a show. The Royal Court, featuring Queen Elizabeth and Lady Lettice, ride in a carriage through the Renaissance Faire. Actors playing the characters of Stahr and Thunder perform acrobatics. Samantha Gambino/The Lion’s Roar
Lady Lettice, played by Lynette Sullivan, Queen Elizabeth, portrayed by Kimberly Stockston and Captain Francis Drake, played by Tom Zadoyko, take part in the Queen’s High Tea at the Renaissance Festival. Actors playing the characters of Sir Rowland and Sir Marcus fight with swords portraying wars during the Renaissance era. Vince Canaway plays dulcimer. Samantha Gambino,Jacob Summerville, Andrew Jordan/The Lion’s Roar
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Durand Jones and the Indications perform at Columbia Theatre MAGGIE TREGRE Staff Reporter
Durand Jones, a university alumnus, recently returned to Hammond after touring internationally with his band, Durand Jones and the Indications. The band performed on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on the March 29, 2019 show. The band continued to tour around the U.S. before taking off for a European tour in Aug. Jones recalled his experiences on the tour and how they influenced him as a musician. “The European tour was amazing,” said Jones. “I look back to where I was last year and I think I’m singing better. I’m performing better. I’m in a better place spiritually. The crowd’s out there, they go absolutely wild over soul music. It’s the only time in my career so far where I really feel like a celebrity. I’ve really had the opportunity to find the things that I really vibe with out there, and that’s pretty dope.” As a student, Jones was a part of several musical programs as well as other performing opportunities on campus. “I did Southeastern STAR,” explained Jones. “Whenever I would see fliers for student-run plays, I would go and audition and try to do that. I worked in the theatre department. I did gospel choir while I was here and always join and start a band with friends, and we’d go and play in bars and around
town and that was cool too.” Now that he has returned to Hammond, Jones reflected back on his time at the university. “It feels nostalgic,” described Jones. “I can remember being here and doing Southeastern STAR and singing with different groups around campus and to be back in this way feels like a dream come true. There’s so much more that I want to do in my life. I feel like this is a step in the right direction to getting to do those things.” Jones reflected on why he believes it is important for alumni to return to their alma mater and give back to their communities. “If you’re successful, you’ve got to give credit to the institution that allowed you and provided you those opportunities,” explained Jones. “I stand on the shoulders of some great people who really encouraged me, who really saw something within me that I didn’t see within myself during those times and so I just really wanted to give back.” Jim Winter, artistic director for the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, explained why he thinks alumni involvement in Hammond is important for strengthening the community. “A healthy relationship between the university and the community at large greatly strengthens both,” stated Winter. “Southeastern is a 15,000 plus student center for higher learning in the heart of Hammond. The university, its students and its employees have a tremendous impact on the
Following their international tour, Durand Jones and the Indications performed at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. The concert was sponsored in part by the Alumni Association. Maggie Tregre/The Lion’s Roar economy and culture of the city.” Winter went on to explain how his position at the theater can help alumni reconnect not only to the university, but also to Hammond. “I love seeing Southeastern alumni involved in our community,” said Winter. “They are giving back by lending their considerable knowledge and talents to a place that was very formative in their education. That’s one of the things I love best about the Columbia Theatre. We are uniquely positioned to represent the best of what both Southeastern and the surrounding community have to offer.” Jones named some of his biggest musical inspirations who have influenced him since his days as a student. “I can think of being back here at Southeastern
and being broke, having to go to the 24-hour lab every day because my laptop was broken, and I would listen to Nina Simone all the time,” said Jones. “I loved that she was a classical musician who veered into the world of soul music because that’s what I feel. My background is in classical music, so that really resonated with me.” Some of Jones’ other inspirations include both classical and jazz musicians. “Some classical guys that really mean a lot to me would be Otis Murphy,” stated Jones. “Jazz, Cannonball Adderly definitely comes to mind. Chad Baker, Anita O’Day, the list goes on and on. I could just list so many musicians, but that’s the beauty of it, you can never stop learning, you can never stop growing within this.”
Music majors elaborate on the importance of practicing
Brian White, a freshman music major, practices on the trumpet. Music majors must practice whenever they can to keep up with their instrument. Maggie Tregre/The Lion’s Roar BRYNN LUNDY Staff Reporter
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how to play the instrument really well, but like being able to practice all those hours of the day every week. It kind of teaches you responsibility because everyone knows what’s going to happen if you don’t practice enough, you fall off.” Carly Bateman, a freshman music major, has a concentration in vocal performance. Bateman shared a recent personal experience. “Every spare second that I have, I need to be practicing,” stressed Bateman. “I just got over a sickness, so I’m behind a lot.” Bateman also emphasized the importance of warming up, even before practicing, especially when it comes to vocal music majors. “You always have to warm up because if you sing without warming up, you can damage your vocal chords,” explained Bateman. Alexis Dunn, a junior music major, also feels practice is very important for music majors. “Very, very, very important,” stressed Dunn. “It’s to the enthusiasm. Let’s say, you were going to get a piece today--
you were supposed to learn it like two days ago. That’s how important it is. I’m not saying it’s that intense, but it’s very, very, very important. I try to practice between three and four hours a day.” Music theory teaches students the elements of constructing a piece of music, including notation, building chords, analyzing rhythm, harmony, melody and more. Bergeron explained that musical composition is required for those courses, but not necessarily for performances. “You aren’t required to compose your own stuff and then perform it,” explained Bergeron. “But I mean technically, with music theory, yes, because most of the time, especially with the theory class that I’m in, with the chord-building, technically that is composition. I do have to write my own stuff, but I don’t necessarily have to perform it in front of a crowd or anything.” Music students are graded on a variety of criteria including attendance, participation and improvement, as well as musicianship and technique during lessons, master classes,
recitals and board examinations. The board examinations are called jury exams and are held at the end of each semester. Bergeron elaborated on this process. “Every semester, we have these things called juries, and at the end of every semester, we have a panel of judges from the music school that basically sit and listen to each person individually play a few minutes of a solo or something like that,” explained Bergeron. “And they grade you off of that.” Dunn explained how music majors are graded. “Our performances are our tests,” elaborated Dunn. “For example, guitar ensemble has our recital on Nov. 13. That’s going to be our test. That’s going to be our grade. How well we do between the beginning of the semester and recital day, in our lessons, he gives us grades for that too.” Bateman shared what it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree in music. “Just hard work and dedication,” added Bateman. “You can’t be a music major if you don’t love it.”
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Lions move into second place with win over Stephen F. Austin MAGGIE TREGRE
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks with a 47-30 Southland win on Nov. 2 in Strawberry Stadium. The Lions football team Frank Scelfo, head coach, emerged victorious over the commented on both teams’
future. I thought we did a great job tonight. What they did defensively was to back off and not allow us to have any big plays, so it was going to be a grinding game for us. Well, for that to happen, we got to win up front, and I thought our running game really did a great job.” In addition to the game’s defensive plays, Scelfo also commented on what offensive decisions he was proud of during the game. “I think the screens out in the backfield and us being able to run the football up front,” stated Scelfo. “Our offensive line, Devonte and TJ did a super job being able to bounce plays and get to the perimeter. Those six, seven, eight-yard gains really add up after a while, and for us being able to capitalize on that was huge. I can’t wait to look at this film. I really want to see how we changed the line of scrimmage at times from our offense standpoint, just to see our guys compete.” Overall, Scelfo was proud of the team’s progress, and he hopes that they can carry the same mindset to their upcoming games. “For us to be in this position and have this opportunity this late in the season, this is what you dream about,” said Scelfo. “That’s the reason you play this game, and I can’t wait for our players to see how they come back and Glader Huszar, a freshman linebacker, brings down a Stephen F. Austin receiver. Huszar finished the game half a sack and half a tackle for loss. The Lions totaled the frame of mind that they have 421 yards of total offense against the Lumberjacks. Southeastern is currently in sixth place in total offense in the FCS. MAGGIE TREGRE/THE LION’S ROAR and what they’re geared towards. STAFF REPORTER
good efforts, including what he was proud of from the Lions’ performance on the field. “Give credit to Stephen F. Austin,” said Scelfo. “I mean,
that’s a team that comes in here 1-7 and plays like that. That’s not what you expect, but you’re gonna see that’s a glimpse of what’s gonna happen in their
I believe they’re geared towards winning that game next Saturday. I’m looking to see what kind of practice we’ll have this week.” Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, senior defensive lineman, elaborated on the defensive aspects of the game that he was proud of. “I feel like defense played great,” commented AdeyemiBerglund. “You’ve got Ferlando Jordan, he’s a great player, great leader. He’s mature enough and knows how to have fun, but turns it on when he needs to. I feel like the rest of the defense did a great job communicating. Sure, there was breakdowns at the end, but just little things. I feel like on defense especially, we performed well and I don’t even think we’ve scratched the surface of what we can do.” Looking forward, senior running back Devonte Williams explained how the team will be preparing for the rest of their season. “We kinda just got to take it game by game, every single week,” stated Williams. “It doesn’t matter. You can never get too high and you can never get too low. You kinda just have to stay mellow with your mentality towards the game each week.” The Lions’ next game will be against Central Arkansas on Nov. 9 in Conway, Arkansas.
Scelfo has positive impact on the Hammond community GERARD BORNE STAFF REPORTER
When the 2018 football season ended, the university football team ultimately missed the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs. Along with recruiting a whole new coaching staff and getting Cole Kelley, the transfer quarterback from the University of Arkansas, Frank Scelfo, head coach of football, still found time to donate his time and efforts to the Tangipahoa community. Scelfo shared why he feels that community service and volunteering is important. “We love to support Hammond and the community because they support and show our team so much love,” stated Scelfo. “These people come out on game day. They get loud and show their support. We feel that giving back to the community is so important.” The native of Abbeville
feels that the relationship between the community and the football team is important for both sides. “It’s a win-win situation for both sides when both the community and the team support one another,” commented Scelfo. “It’s important that the community knows our players, and the player knows our community. One day we will be a part of the community. One day, there is going to be a lot of these players who live in the community, send the kids to school here and have their families here. You want to be embedded here.” Dustin Jolliff, a sophomore industrial technology major, shared how he sees Scelfo as a leader in the community. “I always see on Twitter coach Scelfo and a few of the players helping out in the community,” shared Jolliff. “It is pretty cool to see a team and coaching staff care so much about the community they play in and for. Ever
since attending Southeastern, I have kept up with the football team and I always notice how much the team is involved with Hammond and the Tangipahoa community.” Jolliff explained why he feels a relationship between the team and the community is so important. “I think it shows that both sides really care for one another,” said Jolliff. “When you go to restaurants you hear the locals talking about how great of a guy Coach Scelfo is, and you always hear about the work he is putting in off the field. I think when the coaches and players get involved with the community, it develops a relationship outside the lines.” With the regular season ending on Nov. 21, Scelfo explained what the team will be doing during the off-season. “We are still going to go out there and provide for the community,” claimed Scelfo. “We are going to read to the lab school students. We are
Frank Scelfo, head coach of football, is interviewed at the halftime of the Aug. 29 Jacksonville State game in which the Lions won 35-14. After going 4-7 in the 2018 season, Scelfo has led the lions to five wins through eight games in the 2019 season. The football team is currently in second place in the Southland Conference. GERARD BORNE/THE LION’S ROAR going to help fill sandbags struggling. We help everyone whenever they’re needed. The who puts in a request for our players and coaches help tutor help.” the kids in school who might be With Saturday night’s 47-
30 victory against Stephen F. Austin University the Lions regular season record now sits at 5-3.
Lady Lions look forward to the 2020 season GERARD BORNE STAFF REPORTER
The university soccer team finished the 2019 season with a 4-13-1 record overall and finished 10th in the Southland Conference. With a worse record than last season’s 7-7-4 record, the Lady Lions missed the Southland Conference tournament for the first time since 2017. Christopher McBride, head coach of soccer, explained what his overall thoughts were of the 2019 season. “I think this season was a really good learning experience for us,” shared McBride. “It was something we certainly did not expect. We had higher expectations. When you fall short of your expectations, you certainly learn to reflect and the coaching staff often asked itself ‘What did we do wrong?’” The team went on a sevengame losing streak from Sept. 5 to Sept. 29. McBride shared how the desperation was the hardest part of the losing streak. “After the first game, we
would tell ourselves ‘Okay, let’s get them next game,’” said McBride. “We would get too desperate and worry about what was ahead of us instead of what was in front of us. When losing streaks like that happen, everyone is on edge and it gets tough on the players, coaches and fans.” The team lost six matches by one point this season. The Scotland native explained how that affected the team overall. “We fought through all of those games,” shared McBride. “It was challenging. We went into the first weekend of conference play and lost all games 1-0. We lost to Abilene Christian 1-0 with 12 seconds left in the match, we lost to Incarnate Word 1-0, and they scored with a couple of seconds left in the first half. It was just very tough on the team.” Victoria Brackmann, a freshman midfielder, explained what her biggest challenge was in her first season. “It was very tough to come back from injury and stay at the
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we need to focus more on our serves or hitting out. So, we don’t cause as many errors.” Jodi Edo, a senior middle blocker, explained that more energy would also be needed in order to bounce back for their upcoming game against McNeese State University. “We need to pick up the intensity,” stated Edo. “I feel like we started off slow in nearly every set we played tonight. Because we started off slow, we dug ourselves in holes and were playing catch-up the entire time. That’s what we need to
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fix in order to get a good win against McNeese.” Despite the loss against Central Arkansas, Gomez commended her teammates for their efforts. “I’m really proud of our teammates, especially because both our setters happen to be freshmen,” said Gomez. “They’ve really stepped up this year overall and brought us a very good season.” The Lady Lions’ next game will be against McNeese State University on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Lake Charles.
The Lady Lions volleyball team lost their match against University of Central Arkansas 2-3, bringing their record to 1214 for the season. After four sets, the teams were tied. The Lady Lions lost the fifth and final set 7-15. Jeremy White, head coach, explained that a lack of communication hindered their game performance. “I think the biggest thing we have to do is get back to being really good teammates,” stated White. “Especially in the last set, we were really individuals. We weren’t really talking to each other on the court, so we got to get back to the basics and realize that we can take on these teams if we stay aggressive.” Sam Gomez, a junior middle blocker, acknowledged the same error and described the technical aspects that needs improving. “I think we need to improve better on our communication,” said Gomez. “Once one person gets down, we have to be like ‘You got this’ and just talk to Lizzy Low, defensive specialist, and Sam Gomez, middle blocker, prepare to Sam Gomez, junior middle blocker, jumps to spike incoming ball during set against Central Arkansas. The Lady Lions lost each other and help each other defend the ball during match against Central Arkansas. The Lady Lions lost the the final set, causing them to lose the match 2-3. SYMIAH DORSEY/THE LION’S ROAR out as much as we can, and also match in the final set 7-15. SYMIAH DORSEY/THE LION’S ROAR
Hammond vs. Ponchatoula in Strawberry Stadium this Friday SYMIAH DORSEY STAFF REPORTER
Hammond High Magnet School’s football team is set to play against Ponchatoula High School at Strawberry Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. The Hammond Tornadoes and the Ponchatoula Green Wave are considered athletic rivals within Tangipahoa Parish, and as a result, the game attracts attention from locals. Strawberry Stadium has played a role in the rivalry for years. Steven Jones, head football coach and offensive coordinator for Hammond High, elaborated on the school’s historical connection with Strawberry Stadium. “The buildings west of the University Center, that used to be Hammond High School,” explained Jones. “For tradition, we try to play one game back at Strawberry Stadium a year. We weren’t able to do that last year because it didn’t fit into our schedule. So, we’re
looking forward to it this year.” by alumni. up played all their games there when Jones also explained that the football “It’s probably even more enjoyable they went to Hammond High School,” game at Strawberry Stadium is attended to all the fans because anyone 35 and said Jones. “They used to play the Hammond-Ponchatoula game there every year until they built the new schools back in the ‘90s, so it’s like bringing back tradition. I started my coaching career back in ‘78 and we used to play all our games there.” Henry Tierney, head football coach at Ponchatoula High School, believes that the university football field is appropriate for the reputation of the rivalry game. “We’re rival schools, so when we play against each other, we have a lot of people come out to watch and support,” explained Tierney. “We like to play at the university stadium for a big game like this one. The setting kind of just matches all the anticipation around the game.” Jones shared that the stadium size will help accommodate the number Hammond High Magnet School will play against Ponchatoula High School on Friday, Nov. 8 at of fans who attend the game and will provide the students with a new Strawberry Stadium. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR
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continued from pg. 3 misinterpret or be misinformed about these topics, but we are here to help. In relation to health insurance, food insecurity is also a common health concern for some college students. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, it is unknown exactly how many college students are experiencing food insecurity. The results from the Health Insurance/Food Insecurity Survey conducted on campus showed 14 of the participants were concerned about possible food insecurity. In addition, 12 students expressed present food insecurity due to not having the funds to replenish their pantries. The University Health Center wants to help with the parallel issues of food insecurity and uninsured college students. On Nov. 11 and 12, the University Health Center is hosting a Medicaid Drive tabling event in the Student Union Breezeway. On Monday, Nov. 11, this event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our goal is to help potentially qualified students apply for Medicaid and answer common questions about health insurance. In addition, information regarding food stamps and local resources for food banks will also be provided.
McBride described what some of the bright spots were from the season. same fitness level as everyone “We are not miles off the pace,” else,” shared Brackmann. “It was said McBride. “We had a lot of frustrating to get injured my first season playing college soccer. I went to rehab every day, did my exercises and I was able to run six weeks earlier than I thought.” Besides the injury and sevengame losing streak, Brackmann shared what her favorite part about this season was. “It was very exciting since it was my first season in America,” said Brackmann. “Everything is different about American soccer. It was very fun to get to know the team and the coaching staff. I had a lot of fun this season and can’t wait for us to do better next year.” SOCCER
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experience. “It’s a good venue for the fans, and it’s an easier location for everybody to get to,” said Jones. “We have a small visitors’ side at home, and it’s not big enough to accommodate the crowd for that game. It’s also good for the kids to play in a college stadium and get that college atmosphere.” Hammond High’s Senior Night will take place during halftime at the game. Tierney discussed the students’ past experiences playing at the university’s stadium. “We played there two years ago, and they all enjoyed it,” explained Tierney. “It’s something we all can look forward to. It means a lot to the kids and their families, and it means a lot to the locals who grew up around this. The Strawberry Stadium is the best place to have this type of game.” Currently, Ponchatoula has a 3-4 overall record, and Hammond is two spots behind them in the Louisiana 5A District 6 class at 3-6.
one-point losses. We had a lot of fight in all the games this season. We fought for the fans and the seniors we never let down and gave up in any of the games. I think we
are going to be alright this season.” The Southland Conference Women’s Soccer tournament will start on Wednesday Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. in Conway, Arkansas.
Freshman midfielder Mya Guillory shifts past the Jackson State University defender. The Lady Lions defeated Jackson State 4-0, their first win of the 2019 fall season. Southeastern finished this season with a 4-13-1 record. FILE PHOTO/THE LION’S ROAR because they have so much families, be married, have kids going on in their own lives,” or could have second jobs.” said Watkins. “They could have Watkins is also looking forward to creating a partnership with The Veterans of Foreign This Week’s Puzzle AnsWers Wars and the American Legion to mix in different generations of veterans in the area to network together. “We’re just starting,” said Watkins. “We’ve done quite a bit, and we’re just trying to build, but it’s going to take time.” There will be an ROTC vs Veterans flag football game at North Oaks Park on Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. For more information about the programs available and upcoming events, visit the Office Average cost of Military & Veteran Success of a DUI on the university website.
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Faculty and students weigh in on online classes DYLAN MECHE Staff Reporter
For students who cannot attend lectures, the university provides the option of taking online classes. All coursework for these online classes are completed on the student’s own time. Homework, quizzes and tests are 100% online. Many students who take online classes do so because it makes it easier to balance their schedules. Joseph Kelley, a sophomore accounting major, expressed that online classes are easier to manage. “It is way easier for me to take a class online because I can get things done on my own time,” shared Kelley. “I don’t have to worry about being in a situation where I have to choose my work or my family over my coursework.” By taking online classes, Kelley feels that he is able to learn at his own pace. “I am not pressured or anything by the teacher moving too fast,” said Kelley. “I can learn the material on my own time and however I wish to absorb that information. The professors I have had for online classes are also very responsive to their emails and are always available in case any students fall behind.” Lauren Doughty, instructor of history, has been teaching online
classes for six years and feels that online classes are a great tool for student outreach. “It is a great opportunity for students who are not able to attend lecture-based classes because of outside influences,” stated Doughty. “This allows those types of students who cannot attend classes in a real classroom setting to further their education. It gives them a real tool in which to complete their education. Especially because Southeastern tends to attract a lot of commuters who are all geographically spread out, so it provides more flexibility to those students.” Doughty explained that universities are encouraged to promote online classes due to high student demand. “The people that are asking for online classes are typically the students,” said Doughty. “It is really a student-led effort. They petition the schools to adopt this because they do not feel their schedules can easily accommodate traditional classes.” Compared to teaching a traditional lecture class, Doughty explained that online classes require far more preparation in advance. “It is easier and more difficult in some strange way,” shared Doughty. “All of the quizzes, assignments and tests need to be online because it needs to be in place and ready to go on the
Rather than taking traditional lecture classes, some students choose to take an online classes. Online classes offer many students a chance to do course work on their own time. Jacob Lofton/The Lion’s Roar first day of the semester. Whereas with other courses, you can move things around and adjust to circumstances. These systems are more rigid, but it allows students to complete the work at their leisure.” For Doughty, one of the biggest challenges of teaching online classes is the lack of interaction between the teacher and students.
“I get to know students in traditional classes because I see their faces, and they sit across from me every day,” stated Doughty. “Whereas online, communication is away and is mostly done through email. You lose some of that personal interaction that you get with students.” Nicole Youngman, an instructor of sociology, feels that
online classes play an important role in the modern world. “They definitely have a place,” said Youngman. “Especially with a commuter campus like us where we have so many students who have jobs or kids. They can be a godsend for people who have trouble getting back in forth from campus.” Though Youngman feels online classes are a huge benefit
to students who have busy schedules, she does not feel they can truly replace regular classes. “I am very glad that we do online classes but I do not think it is a complete substitute for an on-campus experience,” said Youngman. “There are some things that I cannot do online but overall, I think they are a really good idea, and I am glad that we are doing them.”
ROTC to add the only military obstacle course in Louisiana PRAKRITI ADHIKARI Staff Reporter
Army National Guard are working in tandem with each other to get built, but it is not something that the ROTC program is directly involved in,” said Shorter. The obstacle courses will challenge its students to be more physically fit. An example is the Jacob’s Ladder, where the difference in steps of the ladder is more than five feet. “In a Jacob’s ladder, the rung, if you will, is about the difference between the average person’s shoulder height,” explained Shorter. “You’re roughly looking at 5’4” between rungs. So, it simulates a person trying to climb over a wall or having to climb up a tree and simulate those
differences.” All students enrolled in the ROTC program will be required to take the classes as a physical training course. “It’s a really good physical exercise,” said Shorter. “Gets your blood flowing. It’s a skill set very important for us. While it’s true that these cadets aren’t training to go be the in-country soldier who is that young guy who is in the squad, attacking a building or attacking an enemy squad. As an officer, which is what they are training for, even though our job is coordinating and planning and directing, at the same time you have to be able to have the same sets that your soldiers have
The university’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps will be providing additional training classes for those enrolled in the ROTC program. A military obstacle course will be added to help the army train physically and is set to be built by the National Guard Engineer Corps unit next summer at the North Oak Park. Joseph Shorter, senior military science instructor for the ROTC program, informed that among the many obstacles that can go in the course, eight obstacles will be included in the program at the university. Even though the obstacle classes are subject to changes, the eight obstacles planned to be included are: Tough One, Confidence Climb (Jacob’s Ladder) or Reverse Climb, Belly Crawl or Low Wire, Inclining Wall, High Step Over, Swing, Stop and Jump, Six Vaults and Weaver. “The obstacle itself is interesting because it’s something that the alumni program and cadet commands, which is the large The university ROTC members present a flag of colors during the “Golden ROTC group, and the Louisiana Silence” to honor deceased students, alumni and faculty. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar
Mr. Green and Gold raises funds for a sorority DANIEL MCCLAIN Staff Reporter
Alpha Sigma Tau sorority is hosting its annual Mr. Green and Gold event this week in the Student Union Theatre. Demi Newton, a junior family and consumer sciences major, shared how the event began. “It was started a while ago,” stated Newton. “One of our sisters started it as a fundraising event, and it’s just continued on ever since.” The pageant is scheduled to take place on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre. Newton feels that the Mr. Green and Gold ST. GEORGE
continued from pg. 1 “Critics find those predictions too optimistic and that raising taxes will be inevitable. They also complain that the lack of specifics and, in their view, candor is deliberate in order to win the vote. After all, this is not a new movement but something supporters have been pursuing for years. Some Baton Rouge residents complain that something this important should not be left up to only part of the city’s voters—the vote was restricted to a very specific demographic area.”
pageant has historically been a huge success for the sorority. “It’s just one of those events we don’t want to get rid of because it raises the money we need,” shared Newton. “It’s a good campus-wide event.” The money that Alpha Sigma Tau raises from the event will go towards funds for tailgating and sorority housing. “It’s kind of a long process,” stated Newton. “They start planning for it a while ahead. We use faculty members as judges. We get sponsorships. We started doing that again this year. Just getting guys, recruiting them to sign up.”
The citizens of the proposed St. George also hope to form their own independent school district. “East Baton Rouge Parish ranks 58 in a state with 64 parishes, so they’re saying, ‘We can do better than that,’” explained Chauvin. “Of course when they break away, it has the potential to harm the other side, ‘the part that’s left,’ you might say. But at the same time, the way that we have this system set up, we have laws that allow people to incorporate, and we put it to the voters.” Although the vote passed for the creation of a new city, it
would take several years before St. George officially breaks apart from Baton Rouge. “In the future, who knows,” stated Chauvin. “I know that there are people right now who are trying to get back in Baton Rouge that are in this, and there’s actually a process that allows them to be annexed into Baton Rouge if they’re adjacent. The way a city grows is through annexation. There are some people who say if they can get enough signatures just like this process happened, they can possibly be annexed back into Baton Rouge. It’s certainly not a done deal.”
because there always comes a time where at some point or another, unfortunately where we are the ones carrying that role because something devastating has happened.” The obstacle course on campus will train cadets for advanced camps during the summer. “After their junior year, cadets go to what’s called the cadets advanced camp where you get assessed,” informed Shorter. “When they are at advanced camps, one of the things, they call it ‘getting it going’, as in you get a go or no-go. One of the courses they have to pass is the obstacle course. So, the reason is they want to make sure our bodies are
physically capable of doing the same roles as our soldiers. So, they send us to the obstacle course.” After the course is introduced on campus, the university will be the only campus in Louisiana to have an obstacle course. “It’s a huge thing for campus because Southeastern will be able to host ROTC course, which is where the cadets from different programs come in and compete against each other,” said Shorter. ”They’ll be able to host field training exercises where cadets from multiple schools send their ranger challenge teams to come and test their skills against each other. So, it will be a good thing. It will put Southeastern at the
forefront of the ROTC program in the state which by default will make Southeastern a better choice to come to if they are interested in ROTC.” The addition of the obstacle course will give a competitive advantage for the ROTC program on campus. “We’re trying to make sure that everyone understands that not only is Southeastern a great school to come to and a great school to be at, but also if you want to do ROTC and especially if you want to do an ROTC program that gets you prepared to go to the Louisiana National Guard or the reserves, this is the school to be at,” said Shorter.