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AUGUST 30, 2016 VOLUME 88, ISSUE 05

’ THE LION S ROAR 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

RAs prepare semester events

Campus Life Page 2

Opinions Page 3

Arts & Entertainment Page 4

Sports Page 6

BY JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter

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Community joins in downtown fun

BY LARSHELL GREEN

University Housing hosts programs throughout the semester to engage students in events revolving around education, recruitment, socializing, culture and other special interest groups. The same traditions will ring true this upcoming semester. Each Residence Hall planned to host welcome events for their students, but the recent flooding has impacted the normal scheduling of the events due to the university’s changes in the academic calendar. “Our staff is very concerned for the communities involved in the flooding and want to plan events when all will be able to participate,” said Assistant Director of Residential Life Amanda Robbins. According to Robbins, despite the schedule change, events such as the German celebration Oktoberfest will occur on Oct. 25. Robbins revealed that larger events such as Oktoberfest and the Fais Do Do crawfish boil, which is scheduled for the spring semester, are intended to engage the entire university community. Smaller hall events are used to build connections between students who live together. “We want our students to be connected to each other and their communities,” said Robbins. Although most events are targeted towards those living in dorms, senior history major and Resident Assistant 2 over the Departmental Programming Committee John Collum admits that some larger scale programs require on campus partnerships to appeal to all students. “Often times, DPC (Departmental Programming Committee) will partner with another department such as CAB or Campus Dining,” said Collum. “While our programs are held for residents, all students are welcome to attend, as it may encourage them to live on campus.” Other upcoming events will include the RHA Bake Sale on September 6 to 7 in the Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mocktails will return on Sept.. 28. The Boo Grams sale will be held in the Student Union on October 10 to 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Mane Dish, Fear Factor will be held. The Halloween Door Contest will close out the events of October beginning on Oct. 24 and ending on Oct. 31. The RHA food drive will begin on Nov. 14 and end on Nov. 22. On Dec. 2, RAs will pay a local nursing home a visit. RA in Hammond Hall Ash’leightatia Gaines serves as RA 1 on the Recruitment Committee. According to Gaines, the building staff helps choose ideas for programs and events that would be beneficial to residents. “Some major qualifications/

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The 21st Hot August Night brought together the Hammond community. Aspects previously scheduled did not happen because of the flooding and the original date was pushed back. Even with people still recovering, the community got an opportunity to celebrate this annual event.

The community of Hammond gathered together in Downtown Hammond for the 21st Annual Hot August Night. Vendors and artists from all over Hammond as well as businesses in downtown Hammond sold food and art, hosted wine tastings and provided live music on Friday, Aug. 26. “I think that this was a really positive event,” said Chelsea Tallo, executive director of the Hammond Downtown Development District. “We didn’t wanna stop Hot August Night because of the flood. I think it’s not the crowd that we normally get for Hot August Night, because of the jamboree and the flood. But, everyone that came had a good time and it was something that we needed to do.” Hot August Night was originally planned for Friday, Aug. 12, but had to be moved to a later date due to flooding in Tangipahoa Parish and Baton Rouge area. This event and the past two weeks have been a testament to the perseverance of the city. “I think that it’s a really great release for people that have experienced a lot,” said Hayley Taff, CEO of Central Rexall Drugs. “In Louisiana we like to balance work and life. This is a great way to live life. Even though it’s stressful, we can bear it because we got good things to look forward to.” The community was able to enjoy events like the Wine Walk and Art Alley while also listening to live music by bands including Will Vance and the Kinfolk, Casey Saba & The Beanstalks and Forgetting Last Friday. Hammond Regional Arts Center continued their display of the works of Bill Hemmerling. Hammond High and St. Thomas Aquinas had their High School Hype Up at Cate Street Park. Lionpawlooza, a pep rally that university athletics does every year, was not as big as it usually is each year for Hot August Night. “Because we had to move the date back it was really hard for Southeastern to get all of their athletes together once school started,” said Tallo. “They still had Roomie and the cheerleading team. They had a couple of tables over by La Carreta keeping Southeastern in it. Lionpawlooza is a big part of Hot August Night but because of the date they were not able to do all that they wanted to do.” Despite not having Lionpawlooza, students still enjoyed everything that Hot August Night had to offer this year.

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Summer renovations create new look for Wesley BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT Editor in Chief

A full week of classes has passed and incoming freshmen and returning students were able to create new memories and begin a new chapter of their life. Over the summer, the vision of an improved Wesley Foundation came to life. “I remember walking and getting a tour of the place and how Southeastern is set up,” said Wesley Campus Pastor Sam Hubbard. “I wondered why this place wasn’t busy cause it is a really cool spot. There is like a place for art, students can sell art, musicians can gig here and it is a perfect spot and this is a perfect hub for culture. This place was in horrible despair; needing the roof fixed, needing the ac fixed, the whole place, I wouldn’t of come in here.” Before Hubbard was campus pastor for the Wesley, Emile Tosso was in charge followed by Matthew Rawle. Hubbard had previously given a sermon at the Wesley and had a vision for what the Wesley could be and shared it with some he talked with after his sermon. “I remember when I attended here, the Wesley, Sam came and preached to us once and he spoke with me afterwards about how he had all these ideas for the Wesley,” said Laura Wellen, graduate student of Southeastern in general studies. “He was like, ‘Oh, if I could just get my hands on it, I have all these visions on what it could be.’ Things like how it is falling apart and it needs to be fixed up. Little did he know about a year and a half, two years later, he would become the head guy for the Wesley.” According to Hubbard, he had $9,000 dollars to work with and if extra expenses were needed, volunteers offered donations as well as lending a hand on repairs. “We had a couple brothers that own a building and build houses,” said Hubbard. “They were the biggest help. They ran water lines; they fixed electricity and did all kinds of stuff. They just kept saying, ‘The students and faculty and the people that use this deserve a good place to be,’ and they do.” According to Wellen, she was cautious on if Hubbard’s vision for the Wesley was possible but was pleased when she saw how the Wesley currently looks. “All his visions and ideas sounded great to me, but I wondered if it was really going to happen,” said Wellen. “He just got teams together, he got people together, he said, ‘We are going to put a coffee shop in it.’ The next thing you know, I walk in, there is a coffee shop and everything looks different. He just really made his vision come to life.” Though the Wesley looks completely different to some, Hubbard still has a few plans for the future such as dorm

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space for one or two students that would help the building possibly be open 24 hours a day, a bike rack for students to borrow bikes as long as they return them, a place for students to possibly hang and sell their artwork at no cost to the artist and ensuring that the needs of the building get done such as finishing all roof repairs. “We want to have a place of community,” said Hubbard. “Jesus has nothing to do with the church or church service. Jesus taught us a way to live. The thing about community is that is where you find your individuality; that is where you find out where you are, in community. That is a part of what is going on out here, there will be a community of people living like Jesus did and trying to help other people like Jesus did and one of those students will be living here. I want this place to be open all the time and to have the coffee shop opened all the time.” The coffee shop also offers suggested donations for their beverages. Those who visit can pay by cash or card as well as pay a drink forward for another customer that may not be able to afford it at the time. Hubbard also created a way for the coffee shop to help the students on campus. “We aren’t here to make money and the only thing the coffee bar costs is when we buy the supplies to make coffee,” said Hubbard. “Every bit of extra money that we get, we give to something on campus. This semester, we are going to give everything away to The Southeastern Food Pantry. We just wanted to give back. We want to have the students that come here feel like they are doing something and making the world a better place by just having a cup of coffee.”

Wellen hopes that university students are able to have a sense of community through the Wesley. “I hope that because the building is new and fresh, it will draw more people in and that they’ll find that they have a place that they can hang out and have a community they can be a part of and that they can find God’s love here,” said Wellen. “I love my time at the Wesley because of the people that I hung out with and now that it is new and will draw more people in, I just hope they find that community at the same place that gives them something forward to look to if they are a commuter coming to Southeastern or chill out and do work or whatever.” The Wesley provides free lunch every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Kairos Koffeehouse is located to the right as you walk in the front doors. The Wesley Foundation at Southeastern Louisiana University is located at 307 West Dakota Street. To find out more information, visit the Wesley’s Facebook page or go to seluwesley.org.

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Wesley Campus Pastor Sam Hubbard, left, sits with a commuter student discussing the start of a new semester. The Kairos Koffeehouse, top, is now open inside the Wesley. One of the goals of those who serve coffee is to learn the regular menu items of students who come in to get to know them on a more personal relationship. The chapel, bottom, has been redesigned to serve students.

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Sept. 15 is the last day university students can apply for graduation.

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Students end first week of classes with block party

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The first CAB After Dark event by the Campus Activities Board was held last Thursday at the Pennington. Mostly freshmen students gathered together to end the first week of classes with a bang. Students tie-died shirts, ate cotton candy and danced to popular music until the end of the event. CAB had the help of student organization Made Men to hand out T-shirts.

BY JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter

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CAB After Dark was originally scheduled two weeks ago, but was moved to a later date due to the flooding which kept some students from being able to reach campus.

Students from all around campus showed up at the Pennington for the first ever CAB After Dark event to finish the first week of classes. The Campus Activities Board provided free pizza, cotton candy and tie-dye T-shirts at the event. There was also a dance floor with music by DJ Cloud, a photo booth with different costumes for students to wear and bingo inside the Pennington. “I actually came up with the idea myself,” said CAB student assistant Julie Entremont. “I wanted something for the incoming freshmen and all the on campus students and also other students to come in

for the first week and have this big block party theme. I wanted to throw all kinds of ideas into this one event. Kind of like our traditional events like Strawberry Jubilee and Gumbo Ya Ya.” CAB After Dark had to be rescheduled from its original date because of the flooding and the delay of the start of classes. “It was actually scheduled last Wednesday but since the flooding, we knew that not a lot of people would show up,” said Entremont. “Even though they did have students on campus, that’s why we did have other little events during that week.” CAB did not do everything themselves. They had help from Made Men who distributed the tie-dye T-shirts and participated in the event.

“Made Men stands for mentoring AfricanAmericans to develop excellence,” said Chad Jackson, a sophomore communication major. “It’s CAB’s event, but we decided to cosponsor it and help each other out. After all of the flooding, we just tried to get all of the students together. It’s the last day of school of the week, so have fun. We got tie-dye shirts, music and a photo booth. We really tried to center this around freshmen so they can have a positive first week.” CAB enjoys cosponsoring with other student organizations and helping them to gain popularity around campus. “We love other organizations to help us out,” said Entremont. “It does get their name out like Made

Men helped us with this one. I offered to help with the tie-dye shirts, and they also came up with that idea and I think it’s really awesome.” A foam pit was going to be used at the event, but unfortunately they could not get the pit to work. However, it did not take too much away from the students. “I admit I did not think it would be as fun as it is,” said Helana Marcel, a freshman business major. “I was really looking forward to the foam pit, but it’s not working, so it’s kind of a downfall. But, everything else is really fun. The photo booth; me and my friend had a blast at and the tie-dye. I’m just glad it didn’t get all over my white converse.” Older students on campus liked the new event and how the block party feel was

something different from CAB. “It is one of the most liveliest ones we have had,” said Rashaan Albert, a senior engineering and industrial management major. “A lot of people are getting more involved like freshman and everything. Throughout it all, I have really enjoyed myself. I will probably be attending more events like this if I can since it’s my senior year.” CAB Coordinator Nick Elliott thought the event went very well for its first run. “We didn’t really have too many expectations because we have never done it in the past,” said Elliott. “We would like to do it again. The majority of it was Julie’s idea. I was there just to help her whenever she needed it. Everything was Julie. I was just the advisor for it.”

Student Conduct Hearing Board searches for new members BY TIFFANY NESBIT Staff Reporter

The Student Conduct Hearing Board is a committee composed of students, faculty and staff members who hear disciplinary cases that occur on campus grounds. It is the board’s job to authorize and decide if a student or a student organization has violated the Student Code of Conduct. It is also the board’s job to take disciplinary actions. “When a student violates campus rules,

the Student Conduct Hearing Board creates a disciplinary conference, which is held by student and faculty staff members,” said Office of Student Conduct Director Dr. Eric Summers. “Once the board gathers and looks at the case given, the board then decides on further actions.” The Student Conduct Hearing Board comes from the student’s rights that are granted through the university. It gives the charged student a chance to plead against their charges fairly, such as having a legal representative present. According to Summers, to be a student

member, one must have; a 2.8 cumulative GPA, good disciplinary and academic standing, a minimum of 30 plus hours earned, full-time student status, a strong work ethic, the ability to maintain confidentiality and the ability to serve the entire academic year. The board looks for students who have things such as: leadership skills, communication skills, problem solving skills, et cetera. The board also expects student members to attend training to resolve cases, maintain a strong sense of integrity, be able to critically analyze

cases and evidence and most of all be respectful of all individuals involved of cases. If you are a student at the university and are interested in being a part of the Student Conduct Hearing Board, their recruitment is taking place now through Sept. 2. Membership is free and looks great on a resume. “It is important that students are aware that they have a job opportunity that can enhance their educational advancement,” said Summers. To apply, go to selu.edu/admin/stu_conduct/ index.

Hammond shows university students what city has to offer BY TIFFANY NESBIT Staff Reporter

Local businesses shared what they had to offer with university students. Hammond’s local business representatives had samples, candy, flyers and other goodies to share with students. Campus Activities Board

hosted the City Sampler in the Union Breezeway to celebrate Traditions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. T-Mobile had their table ready to go loaded with tote bags, office supplies and fliers for students to take. “T-Mobile is very different and full of good energy,” said Cristina Medina, store

manager. “We want to offer students un-carrier experience and an easy affordable way to communicate during their college years.” Ryan Fucaloro, senior business major, also was there to help advertise for T-Mobile. “We allow people like us to listen and watch whatever we want without any mobile

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Students gained knowledge of Hammond’s businesses in the Union Breezeway during Traditions. Local business the Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce had Director of Marketing and Communications Megan Mosher passing out flyers to advertise their new app and snacks for students passing by.

issues,” said Fucaloro. The university’s own banking company, La Capitol was giving out information to students including transactions. “We are the credit union for Southeastern,” said Tracy McNemar, branch manager. “If you have an account with us, you can make a transaction right away with no wait. We are a full service institution and provide services such as online banking, and have been with Southeastern for about 20 years.” The Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce was advertising their new online app that includes their directory.

“Students can research what local business are around campus right off their phone,” said Megan Mosher, Director of Marketing and Communications. “Over 600 vendors are available to research on this app and all have much to offer. We are very glad to be here on campus and to assist our students and business members.” Geaux So Greek had many visual examples of what they had to offer such as t-shirts, sweat shirts, fabric drink holders and various Greek apparel. “We are located right by the university,” said representative Jon DiMiceli. “We offer

everything anyone can ask far in promotional products. If it’s wearables, we got it.” Many students had a chance to walk through the breezeway and get a taste of what Hammond has to offer. “I appreciate that the businesses were courteous and were able to give out information,” said Abi Coleman, junior art major. “I also appreciate that some had job opportunities available for students.” Businesses such as Cupcake Concept, Geaux So Greek, La Capitol Federal Credit Union, Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce, Perfectly Fit and others were there with tables.

OPINIONS

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Living alone in college VS. having a roommate

Live by yourself when you can William Schmidt Editor in Chief

Through my years in college, I have lived with one roommate, multiple roommates, in the dorms with a roommate and a roommate that never came back to the dorm. At the moment, I currently live alone, and I believe this is a far better option than living with someone else. One main reason that I love living by myself is that I can set my apartment up exactly how I want. If I want to nerd out and put posters in my office area, I can. If I want to have three shelves of comics in the living room, I can. If I suddenly go into a postmodern phase, I can do that, and if I get tired of it, I can go back to how my apartment originally was. I don’t change it that much due to living on a college budget, but if I want to, I can. Also, I work multiple jobs to pay for my bills and attend graduate classes. Sometimes, I don’t get home till after 2 a.m. I never have to worry about annoying a roommate by turning a light on while they are dead asleep, a task that sometimes was met with yelling when I did have a roommate sleeping in the living room. When I can’t sleep, I sometimes want to clean

the entire apartment at 3 a.m. I could do this, blare the music I want to listen to from my laptop, dance throughout the living room and won’t cause any sense of mental harm to a potential roommate. Another love that I have with living alone is that I can avoid personality clashes during the stressful times when my classes and work overwhelm me. For the most part, I knew most of my roommates and I got along with them. But even the closest of friends can be a burden at times. We all are human and sadly part of human nature is that humans tend to argue over the pettiest of things, especially in stressful situations. I never have to worry about this. If I am frustrated with someone, I know that at the end of the day I can go home, pour a glass of wine if I have no studying that needs to be done and watch whatever T.V. show I am currently binge watching on Netflix. Living alone is truly a blessing but I will say this, the one flaw in living alone is that if I need help or my car breaks down, I do not have someone that is in the same apartment as me that I can ask for a favor from. But, the positives of living alone far outweigh the negatives and even with a roommate, I still couldn’t completely have hope in them still lending a helping hand when I need it. So, if you have the financial means of living alone, do it. You will be better off and learn so much more about yourself. If you ever need company, just have a friend stay over for a night.

Better to share space with a roomie Create a mixed diet Morgan Ledet Staff Reporter

College can sometimes be difficult. You have classes, work, homework, a social life, studying and you still need time to sleep. This is where a student needs to remain calm, but sometimes this can be difficult to do on our own. Sometimes we need to vent to someone. Sometimes you need a “person.” This is where a roommate comes in. I will warn you that the roommates I have lived with have all been close friends of mine. Basically, this will focus mainly on living with friends. Obviously, I do not know anything about living with a stranger, “hahaha.” As a Southeastern Lion, I have lived

with three separate roommates. I lived in a shared dorm my freshman year and in two different apartments with two different people while attending school. I also lived by myself, but I will be honest. As much as I loved living by myself, it is so nice to have someone there for you. If I need help with something or just need someone to talk to, all I have to do is walk across the hall. I love having time to myself, but I also like eating dinner and being able to talk to someone about my day. It is also nice to have a movie night. If you live with someone, you always have someone there to watch movies with you, too. Living and going to college in today’s society can also be very expensive. What better way to save money than to share rent, utilities and groceries? My roommate and I may not have the same tastes all the time, but for the most part we eat the same things. It helps when we can split our

grocery bill. It is honestly a great experience to share things like apartments and secrets with someone you are friends with. The only downfall to living with a roommate is that you are always with this person. So, sometimes you may butt heads, but that will blow over quickly. I have had a fight with every roommate I have ever had and we are all still friends. So, if you are afraid of living with a roommate, don’t be. It is so much better than I could ever explain in words. Just last week, I was very stressed from work and she suggested we do a puzzle. Anyone who knows me, knows that I absolutely love puzzles. They are very relaxing to me and she knew how stressed I was and she knew exactly what would help. Having a roommate is good in so many ways, but having a roommate that knows what can help me stay calm is a plus on so many levels.

SPEAK OUT

What events would you like The Lion’s Roar to cover? You need to cover more of a variety of sororities and other Greek programs. Kayla Colomb Freshman, Physics

Not a lot of people know about Mr. Green and Gold or Alpha Sigma Tau; it would help our fund-raising. Ivy Ainsworth Junior, Kinesiology

More exciting things like fashion and more talk about more eccentric fields.

I would like to see a preview of the cafeteria menu because it’s useful.

Eric Jackson Sophomore, Business Administration

Kianna Lynch Junior, Social Work

Cover more of student’s achievements on campus because I think it’s good for every student to get recognized.

I would like to see you cover an end of the school year bash with rappers and celebrities.

Emily Morgan Freshman, Business Administration

Odarius Wesley Freshman, Criminal Justice

To know about the perks of on campus tutoring and how above and beyond they go to see you succeed.

I would like to see poetry because I like it.

Rynesha Taylor Sophomore, Nursing

Chris Walters Sophomore, Biology

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Larshell Green Staff Reporter When’s the last time you heard someone say ‘I’ve been craving a nice, big salad?’ Yup, that’s what I thought. How many times have you taken the offer to have ‘fries with that’ without hesitation? I’m sure some people do crave salads, but I am not one of them. And quite often, especially on campus, I hear those craving fast food, like myself. No one should only eat fast food, but I also don’t believe that people should only eat vegetables 24/7. You may ask yourself, ‘What’s the harm in eating only vegetables and other healthy foods all the time?’ An all or mostly vegetable filled diet can be harmful because of a possible lack of certain vitamins and minerals like iron, vitamin D and vitamin B-12 which can cause medical issues like anemia. Other than that, anyone that has been on a diet before knows how tempting it can be to have more than one cheat meal. To avoid this, I eat both fast foods and healthy options. Recently, we have had two new additions to our campus palate: Popeye’s Chicken and Marketplace. Other than myself, I have seen students swarm the chicken joint in the hopes of getting a buttery biscuit, finger-licking crispy chicken and more. I’m sure the Marketplace has delicious options too, but the only buzz that I’ve heard in anticipation of their opening was from a fellow coworker saying, ‘I heard they sell paninis.’ They do indeed have paninis as well as fresh vegetables, fruit, Jamba smoothies, trail mix, greek yogurt pretzels, Clif Bars and more. Just as I was about to exit, I noticed an unexpected rack of delectables peaking from underneath the counter; candy bars. I was very surprised to find this in a place that I perceived was only for people who live a lifestyle of healthy living. And then I realized that the Marketplace masters my stance, as with everything in life, there needs to be a balance. We should all eat healthy and exercise. But, I for one do not practice those habits daily. I should, but I don’t. When I did exercise multiple times a week, I still binged on fast food because I figured I was going to get rid of the calories by working out. Luckily, I attend a university that values the opinions of it’s students, faculty and staff. We have a variety of dining options on campus and off campus that cater to different cultures, preferences, schedules and budgets. Some of the dining options on or near campus such as Chickfil-A, Mooyah, Smoothies-N-Things, Panda Express, Smoothie King, Starbucks, etc. all have healthy options to eat or drink. When choosing your daily indulgences, willpower is a must. Any fast food or healthy food joint could exist on campus and beyond, but it’s a personal choice and responsibility to learn about portion sizes and the diet and exercise plan that works best for you.

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Live music brought by Starbucks Local radio station BY TIFFANY NESBIT Staff Reporter

After the first week of classes, students may need a moment to sit back and readjust to their new and hectic schedules. Campus Activities Board and Dining Services offered students just that as a special treat during Traditions. On Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 6-8 p.m., the campus Starbucks hosted a live acoustic jam given by university student Jonathan Koeppel. Located outside of Starbucks, his set consisted of popular covers such as classic oldies, songs by John Mayer, Lionel Richie and Justin Bieber. Starbucks also provided free samples of cookies, brownies, black coffee, ice coffee and coupons to students who attended the event. Students attending the event were more than satisfied. Katie Taylor, a senior kinesiology major even had a chance to bring her beloved dog to enjoy the music. “I absolutely loved the event,” said Taylor. “I got to enjoy free coffee while spending more time with my dog. I think this event was a great idea and a great place to socialize and hang out with friends. The music is wonderful and really brings out a true coffee house feel.” Other students felt that this event was a great way to relieve stress after a long day of classes. “I’m really enjoying this event,” said junior music major Claire Putnam. “It is

very chill and has a sort of ‘get away from school atmosphere.’ It has a very relaxing atmosphere, especially with everything that’s going on in my life, it’s a nice escape.” Junior elementary education major Gabrielle Kern also had a blast because of provided discounts, free samples and Koeppel’s live performance. “I really like this,” said Kern. “All of the complimentary brownies and half off frappes’ have been delicious. I love the music, I have seen him at various venues around Hammond, and I always enjoy watching him. It is good that they held this event for students it’s a great way to start off the semester.” Senior occupation, safety, health and environment major Brian DeVillier thought it would be a good idea to continue to have these events. “This is an awesome event, I think they should offer events like this to students weekly to take students minds off of studies, especially during finals week,” said DeVillier. “It’s cool to see a student musician performing. It makes the event more relatable to other students.” CAB Director Nick Elliott and marketing coordinator at Aramark Fallon Myers worked together to create this event and hopes to see similar events like this soon. “At the moment, we don’t have anymore of these events planned, but since this event

has been a success, we hope to schedule some in the near future,” said Myers. “The students seem to have really enjoyed the music and coffee.”

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Jonathan Koeppel, a student musician, jammed out solo on his guitar and vocals to perform popular covers while students enjoy free refreshments.

HRAC recognizes work of educators and their artwork BY LARSHELL GREEN Staff Reporter

Each month, the Hammond Regional Arts Center displays a variety of exhibitions to allow patrons to become accustomed to different cultures, topics, events and people. This month, an exhibition will focus on people who influence the work of many artists: art educators and professors. Media Coordinator for HRAC Tara Bennett, explains the importance of displaying artwork by educators for the upcoming exhibition. “One of the key aspects of the Hammond Regional Arts Center is that we want to foster an appreciation for art, and this show is an important reminder that these teachers are both educators and artists in their own right,” said Bennett. “We hold great esteem for those who teach art that feel the need to create and

communicate why art is essential in our communities.” Denise Tullier-Holly, art educator at Southeastern Louisiana University Lab School, explains that the exhibition is for all current members of the Louisiana Art Education Association. According to Tullier-Holly, LAEA is the professional organization for art educators in Louisiana. This is HRAC’s third exhibition of “Art Educators as Artists.” The first one was held in 2008 after Tullier-Holly was named National Elementary Art Educator of the Year. “Instead of having a solo show, I invited all of the remarkable art educators I had met through the years with the National Art Education Association,” said Tullier-Holly. “This show continues that bit of history which the art center continues to honor.” Tullier-Holly realizes the importance of art educators being able to be recognized as artists in a professional environment.

“We find that there are a lack of venues for art educators to share their artwork,” said Tullier-Holly. “Many art educators are indeed artists. This is an opportunity for them to show their work.” Tullier-Holly believes that all exhibitions are important because “they allow the viewer into the works and give them an opportunity to think.” “The audience for this exhibit can expect a variety of mediums being used in artwork, from sculpture to photography, to painting and more,” said TullierHolly. From September 2 to 23, HRAC will be displaying the work of educators who also produce art in an exhibition titled: “Art Educators as Artists: Louisiana Art Education Association Invitational Exhibition.” The opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 9 from 5-8 p.m. at the HRAC. “The artists are from around the state,” said Tullier-Holly. “Their The Lion’s Roar / Larshell Green

C. Howard Nichols, center ,local author and retired educator from the university are among the common patrons that frequent exhibitions and other annual events at the Hammond Regional Arts Center. The Art Educators as Artists: Louisiana Art Education Association Invitational Exhibition, HRAC honors art educators on September 2 to 23. The exhibition will give art educators an opportunity to be seen as artists.

LaFevor brings Cuban culture BY LARSHELL GREEN Staff Reporter

Art usually reflects aspects of human connection. Some details of history concentrate on the relevance of location and the significance of culture. One artist has managed to reflect both in his artwork. An exhibition featuring artist and historian David LaFevor who is an Assistant Professor of Latin American History and Digital Humanities at the University of Texas in Arlington will soon come to the university. Southeastern’s Contemporary Art Gallery brings the exhibition “Cuba: Histories of the Present” to campus on Thursday, Sept. 8 beginning with an opening reception at 5-7 p.m. and will be opened until Thursday, Sept. 29. The UTA Center for Greater Southwestern Studies has organized the exhibition that features LaFevor’s photography taken in Cuba between 2001 and 2015. According to Dale Newkirk, Interim Department Head of Fine and Performing Arts and Director of the University Art

Gallery, the center contacted the gallery in regards of featuring the exhibition. “They sent out a request to galleries and museums looking for venues for this traveling exhibition that they organized,” said Newkirk. “I felt it was a really good time to show an exhibit focusing on Cuban art in photography in light of the recent political issues between the United States and Cuba.” According to Newkirk, the gallery will feature over 30 pieces of work from LaFevor. LaFevor’s work focuses on the citizens of the places that he travels to. “The artist David LaFevor has been going there [Cuba] on and off for many years before the opening of ties with Cuba,” said Newkirk. “This work is a result of that. It focuses more on the people and their lives in these somewhat exotic places, places that have a strong sense of identity.” Newkirk describes the exhibition and lecture as a possible “cultural exchange” and “intimate portrayal.” “It will be a reflection of culture and its people to give

people a greater understanding and may stimulate greater interest through the artwork and artist lecture,” said Newkirk. On Tuesday, Sept. 27 at noon in the CAG, an artist lecture will feature LaFevor. “He will be talking about his ongoing work in Cuba and life and culture there,” said Newkirk. Newkirk describes the event as a “lunchtime lecture” and admitted that the lecture is scheduled around lunchtime, as well as exhibitions and workshops have been scheduled in consideration for students. The lecture will include refreshments and Newkirk encourages students, faculty and the public to attend. The art gallery opening is free to the public. According to Newkirk, gallery openings typically occur from 5-7 p.m. For those seeking a schedule of gallery events, contact Newkirk by email at dnewkirk@southeastern.edu, or call the gallery at 985-549-5080. Visit the gallery’s Facebook page at SLU Contemporary Art Gallery to subscribe for notifications of gallery events.

presence will be determined through their ability to travel at that time. We’ll have some Tangipahoa art educators along with professors of art education.” HRAC exhibitions are free and open to the public. The next exhibition will be held in conjunction with the university’s fanfare events, which are celebrations of all forms of art during Homecoming Week, October 7 to 28 and is titled “Fanfare Exhibition: Beyond the Proscenium.” Artwork will be featured from several of the university’s theatre productions through the years.

aids flood victims BY MORGAN LEDET Staff Reporter

With the recent flooding, numerous people of South Louisiana and beyond have come to help with flood victims in any way possible. Many people were asking via social media and school announcements where students’ help was needed, but a radio station in downtown Hammond used the radio to get people to help. Mrs. Eloise Dowdy Cottrell works for 96.5 Tangi radio in downtown Hammond and was looking for volunteers. One student took advantage of this opportunity to help others and got her student organization, Catholic Student Association, involved as well. “Mrs. Eloise called and explained that 96.5 was looking for volunteers to help answer the phones for a relief program they were starting up the next day,” said senior and CSA member Amelia Haag. “She explained what we would be doing and asked me if I could get a few more volunteers to help out. I posted the opportunity on my Facebook page and on the CSA Facebook page to let others know of the opportunity.” The radio station used its outlets to ask for volunteers answering phones and relaying information people may have needed. Some were looking for help while others were just looking for shelters. “When people called we would write down if they had a need or if they were wanting to help,” said history major Haag. “If the person needed something besides what the local shelters and donation distribution centers could offer, like help moving their furniture out of their house or transportation to a shelter, we would try to match them up with the people who called in offering their help.” While Haag was answering phones, she came across many different scenarios. “A pregnant woman had called in saying she didn’t have food or water and was unable to leave her home because of the flood waters,” said Haag. “We took down her information and gave her number to a man who had called in earlier offering his truck and boat to bring people to shelters.” Haag was able to offer help and was amazed at the common courtesy of people. “All we did as volunteers was match people’s needs and resources,” said Haag. “It was those people in the community that were willing to drop everything and go help their neighbors that constantly amazed me. And it wasn’t just Hammond, we got calls from all over Tangipahoa Parish who were willing to help.” Haag describes the reactions of people as “thankful” and “patient.” “Even if I could only give them an address or tell them that ‘yes so and so road is out’ they were always appreciative,” said Haag. “There were also a few times we had to put callers on hold to look up information and they were just so calm and patient even if it took a while.” While answering phones, Haag realized what people need most right now. “Intangibly, things they need: Understanding. Compassion. Time,” said Haag. “A lot of people in our nation, even our state, do not understand the magnitude of what happened this past weekend and just how many were and still are affected. With understanding comes compassion and

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‘Waterline’ released to aid flood victims

Courtesy of Joe Burns

Esteemed faculty members by day, rock stars by night. Impaired Faculties is made up of members Randy Settoon, Dan McCarthy, Joe Burns, William Robison and Ralph Wood. According to Burns, all members sing lead on songs during live performances. The five-piece performs on their own schedule, usually for charitable causes.

BY KARSON SHARP Staff Reporter

Vocals, guitar sequences and lyrics: these are just a few of the things one can expect with “Impaired Faculties.” The band, composed entirely of professors

at the university, recently released a new song titled “Waterline.” Currently, “Waterline” is available for purchase through the band’s website, and according to guitarist Joe Burns, it is now on iTunes and Google Play. Burns emphasized the importance of fans purchasing the song.

“It’s great that people are listening to the song, sharing it with friends on Facebook,” said Burns. “The band appreciates all of those things. But people have to buy the song. It’s important because all the proceeds are going right to flood victims.” According to Burns, making the song was a group decision. Because Settoon flooded and all other members were surrounded by floodwaters, the band felt a burning urge to do something when the disaster ended. “I kept thinking to myself, ‘What can we do? What can we do that’s in our hands?,’” said Burns. “Waterline” describes the flood, how people felt during the flood and how they are coming together in the aftermath. Burns provided main vocals with Robison providing backup vocals and all members playing their instruments. According to Burns, the song was written in a few hours after inspiration struck. “I was playing with my kids one night,” said Burns. “The word waterline suddenly popped into my mind. And it made sense since that’s what we always use to measure the effects of major water. So later that night, when I finished playing with my kids, I went ahead and put the song to music. I had already come up with most of the lyrics.” The band was formed in 2014 and “Waterline,” is only their latest release.

Impaired Faculties consists of five members, each of whom is a professor here on campus. All of the members would see each other in a professional setting, but once they realized their musical knowledge and talent, the band was formed. Burns shared how the five-piece officially started. “Dr. Robison is the one who really noticed all of us faculty members could play instruments,” said Burns. “So he put out a call for anyone who could play to come to Fayard and basically audition. By the time the auditions were over, it was the five of us.” The band is still made up of the five original members. Professor of Communication Joe Burns provides vocals and plays the guitar. Department Head of History Dr. Bill Robison also provides vocals and guitar. Ralph Wood, Assistant Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences, plays drums. Dan McCarthy, Dean of the College of Science and Technology, plays guitar and provides vocals. Randy Settoon, Professor of Business, plays bass and does vocals. They have produced multiple songs, all of which can be found on their album, “Lipstick and Whiskey.” The album is available on iTunes, Amazon and impairedfaculties.com. “Waterline” can be purchased for $1. All money raised from the purchases will benefit flood victims.

Annual Hot August Nights brings Hammond together after flooding NIGHTS continued from pg. 1 “I love Hot August Night,” said Lindsay Grace, a senior marketing major. “I’m actually a senior and have been here every year. I like all of the vendors and the music. It’s a really nice atmosphere.” The vendors not only get to sell their merchandise, but also get to interact with their community and enjoy the atmosphere of Hot August Night. “This is my first time here, and I think it’s great,” said Sean Nuzzolillo, a vendor at Hot August Night. “It’s nice to be outside and listen to the live band and participate in the event.” Vendors like Artful Happiness gave their proceeds to the flood relief effort through an inspiring T-shirt design. The shirt has the state shape with writing across it saying ‘come hell or high water, we are Louisiana strong.’ “It started out as just some artwork online,” said Amanda Hammonds, a Center for Student Excellence academic advisor and graphic designer for Artful Happiness. “It got shared a whole bunch of times, so a lot of people were asking if we would turn it into a shirt. We sell them online, and we have some of them here and all proceeds are going to organizations to benefit flood victims.” Hot August Night has been a Hammond event for 21 years and has been about the community coming together. “It started with just maybe five to ten businesses saying let’s do something for downtown,” said Tallo. “They stayed open and served wine that’s how the wine tasting started. Hot August was just a small wine tasting, and then every year it kept getting bigger and bigger. It’s really important to the community. It has grew into something that the community takes pride in.”

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One of those businesses that was in the first Hot August Night was Central Rexall Drugs, which is one of the oldest businesses in Hammond. “We are involved in everything in Hammond,” said Taff. “We really enjoy working with the community. We have been here for 120 years, so the community is our lifeblood.” No matter what happens, Hot August Night is an event that the community is determined to have each year. “Despite the crowds, despite the floods, despite what we could not hold tonight, we are just happy that we could have it for Tangipahoa people,” said Tallo.

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Hot August Night featured bands, local businesses and artists providing entertainment and selling their merchandise to the crowds walking around downtown Hammond. Kelly & Sandy’s Retweets sold creative bird houses while Forgetting Last Friday performed on the Noland Stewart Salon stage next to Red, White & Brew. The Hammond Regional Arts Center continued their showcase of the works of Bill Hemmerling. The oldest tradition for Hot August Night is the wine tasting that downtown Hammond has done since the first ever Hot August Night. A few stores started Hot August Night and since then it has turn into a huge event.

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Promotional app provides Loyalty Points BY JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter

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Athletic promotions works to add another entertaining aspect to Lion sports other than just the games themselves. Lion up loyalty points is an app that allows students to earn points toward prizes every time they attend a game.

Lion’s athletics promotions have created a way for students to earn points every time they Lion Up this fall. Students can now earn Lion Up Loyalty Points by downloading the app and attending a sporting event on campus. The earned points can be cashed in on point redemption days at the Student Union, and they can get prizes such as Southeastern apparel, tailgating gear and possibly free meals from sponsors like Raising Cane’s. “Lion Up Loyalty is our new Student Fan Experience app that allows students to be involved in Southeastern Athletics more than just swiping their Student IDs at the gates,” said coordinator of student marketing & promotions Lindsey Cramer. “It uses geofencing technology to allow them to check into a venue and earn points for their stay. We decide on the amount of points based off of the promotion, the opponent and the anticipated crowd.” The app also works for student organizations as well. “Students should sign-up for the app and make sure they fill out their profile thoroughly,” said Cramer. “They can earn points toward any student organization they’re involved in as well as attend as many Lion Up Loyalty events as they can to stack up their points.” The promotions for athletics constantly look for new ways to get the students involved in every sporting event on campus. “My assistant and myself get together throughout the year and

think of new and innovative things to pitch toward the student body,” said Cramer. “Once we get a few ideas brainstormed, we meet with the head coaches from each sport and propose the promotions to see if they would like it at their event.” Cramer believes that promotions are a big part of what makes athletics special. “I think having promotions are important because it can enhance the athletic experience to sports fans,” said Cramer. “Even if students aren’t into sports, we want to show them that the event can still be a good time.” A lot of students do not go to sporting events because they are not interested in what is happening on the court or on the field. Athletic promotions does raffles, throws T-shirts and gives away a lot of free stuff to get students more interested. “I hear a lot of students tell me that they don’t come to events because they may not understand the game,” said Cramer. “But, we don’t want that to be the case. We want them to feel comfortable learning the sport and having a good time while they do it. If that means providing a student with a new T-shirt and some pizza as simple as it may be, that’s what we’ll do. ” The Lion Up Loyalty app is already available and students can start collecting points as soon as they add the app and swipe their ID at a game. “I’m really into the idea of our Lion Up Loyalty app,” said Cramer. “Because students have their phones with them everywhere, so why not interact with them face-to-face and electronically.”

Gold takes the win for the annual green and gold match

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The Lady Lions finished 13-18 last season, which was their best season since 2004. Under fourth year Head Coach Jim Smoot, the Lady Lions have made back-to-back Southland Conference Tournament appearances. Seven players are returning from the roster last season and four of them are seniors: Parrie Hartley, Madi Odom, Rachael Bunn and Landry Bullock, who is the captain of the team. The Green & Gold scrimmage is played every year so the team can find out where they are before the season starts. The new players on the team setter Elyssa Purcell, middle blockers Savannah Alcazar, Emily Waddell, Jodi Edo and outside hitter Chloee Holden all got their first chance to play in the University Center.

BY JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter

The Lady Lions volleyball team held their annual Green and Gold scrimmage with Gold winning two of the three sets (25-14, 20-25, 25-23). The Green and Gold scrimmage was played last Wednesday before the first game of the season against Southern. The game is played to give players a chance to warm up before the season and to give fans their first look at the team. “I was really impressed with the team tonight,” said Landry Bullock, senior middle blocker. “The first game, the gold team really dominated. But, they’re

still my teammates so it was really nice to see them come out in full force ready to play.” Even though it was a scrimmage against teammates, the game remained competitive. “I was like ‘ooh we got to get our team together now,’” said Bullock. “So, we took the break and talked about it, and the green team brought the heat in the second game. It was fun to battle back and forth with it and see everyone in action instead of just in practice.” Volleyball head coach Jim Smoot merely observed the scrimmage and left the coaching to assistant coaches Emilyn Barker and Morgan Todd. Smoot liked the

scrimmage, but thinks there is some room for improvement. “Well, I thought the energy was too great on the first two sets,” said Smoot. “But, the third set was a lot better, they picked it up. A lot of good things happened, but my main concern is that both teams hit negative with 49 hitting errors. So, we got to work on that. You cannot hit negative and expect to win.” Savannah Alcazar freshman middle blocker, got some playing time on both teams and led all players with 12 kills. Madi Odom senior outside hitter, helped team gold with seven kills while Bullock led team green with five kills. Sophomore setter Haley

Baker led team green with 17 assists and redshirt freshman setter Elyssa Purcell dished out 15 assists. Six players had doubledigit digs. Macey Stock, a sophomore defensive specialist had 18 digs for team green while senior outside hitter Parrie Hartley posted 17 digs for team gold. Senior middle blocker Rachael Bunn set a match record with four solo blocks and had seven blocks overall. “It has been a great mesh of the new kids with the seniors we have,” said Smoot. “And that has really worked out right from the start. The first week we were playing six on six and it look like we had been

Track & Field still seeking walk-ons BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT Editor in Chief

Though the initial tryout phase of track & field has begun, it is still possible to find a way on the roster for the spring semester. “We are looking for some girls that may be interested in throwing the javelin,” said assistant track & field coach Corey Mistretta. “A lot of times, we find javelin throwers if they played softball, especially if they played centerfield. They have a really strong arm and the javelin is something easy we can teach. If there is any girl interested in that, that would be good.” According to Mistretta, those who ran cross-country in high school are also welcome to come out for track & field. “If there are any girls that ran crosscountry in high school, still interested in running to stay in shape or whatever, we can always use distance runners,” said Mistretta. “We would welcome them to come out. It may just be so they could stay in shape or maybe they want to do it to be a member of the team or a collegiate athlete or give them something to supplement them academically.”

Currently, part of the goals of the walkon tryouts is to find the student who may have been missed in previous recruiting. “The ones we are looking for now are unrecruited walk-ons, kids that we may have overlooked,” said Mistretta. “And there is always someone out there, you can’t see them all. Someone we might have missed, just someone looking for an opportunity.” On Monday, Aug. 22, returning scholarship and invited walk-ons showed up. According to Mistretta, 75 or 80 people are currently going through the process of tryouts. Nine or 10 students showed up and said, “I want to be a part.” Students interested in trying out for track & field, or any sport that offers walkons, must meet certain criteria that can be found out on lionsports.net. Also, students’ academic performance will influence the possibility of being on track & field. “You got to be committed,” said Mistretta. “It takes a big commitment to be a student athlete. The NCAA, they require a lot from our athletes academically as far as staying on progression to graduation, there are all kinds of new rules that you have to follow. If that doesn’t happen, we start

losing what is called APR points and what that is, is if we lose too many APR points and get below a certain threshold, then the university will take scholarships from us. So it is real important that we take in kids that succeed academically and succeed at the Division I athletically.” Track & Field tryouts are divided in three phases. The initial tryout phase, the fall testing phase and at the end of the fall semester, a competition roster will be named and only those students will return for the spring semester on track & field. “At the end of the fall, we will determine the team that we will bring into the spring semester, the competitive team,” said Mistretta. “It is like three different phases to the cutting process. But, we always encourage people that want to come and who want to try out. I think it is a great opportunity for kids to come out and experience what it is to be a collegiate athlete.” If interested in trying out for the track & field team, contact Mistretta by email at corey.mistretta@selu.edu, stop by his office found in Room 175 of the kinesiology building or call his office phone at 985-5495249.

playing together for years so that is good to see.” This game marked the first time the new court or scoreboard in the University Center has been used for a game since they have been placed. “It looks great,” said Smoot. “Got a lot of great compliments from the people who came to watch the match. It just classies up the place, it looks beautiful. They have done a great job.” The players liked the atmosphere, the new court

and scoreboard created for the game and for every home game this season. “It is so awesome,” said Bullock. “We walked in there on the first day of practice, and we were like ‘This is what we get to play on’ so it was really cool. It just makes you feel better as a player. The school is behind us. We got this awesome new court and this great new scoreboard. We can actually see the score now. So it is just really nice to have athletics behind us and everything.”

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Volleyball kicks off with Smoot’s 400th win

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Senior middle blocker Rachael Bunn scored 12 kills in the first game to lead the Lady Lions to victory. The win was the 400th career win for Head Coach Jim Smoot who is in his fourth year as head coach.

BY JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter

The Lady Lions traded blows with the Southern Lady Jaguars last Saturday winning their home opener 3-1, but losing the second match 3-1. “I just think we made too many errors,” said volleyball Head Coach

Jim Smoot. “The first match I know they had 96 points total and we had 52 hitting errors, blocking errors, ball-handling errors and service errors. So, we gave them more than half their points. Southern played really well. I think the coach has done a great job with them. That was the best I have ever seen Southern

play.” The first win was the 400th career win for Smoot. “It just means I’m old,” said Smoot. “If I have done that in my thirties, it would have meant something, but it just means I have been coaching for a long time.” The Lady Lions went into the two matches without senior middle blocker Landry Bullock who was out due to an injury. “She had some knee problems,” said Smoot. “She got some treatment and had to be out seven days after the treatment, but she will be back. I do think that obviously affected our play. That’s our one all-conference player.” The first match was won through the strength of a .218 attack percentage. Three Lady Lions had double-digit kills with senior middle blocker Rachael Bunn leading the team with 12 kills, just one shy of her record. Sophomore setter Haley Baker recorded a double-double with 29 assists and 12 digs. Redshirtfreshman Elyssa Purcell had a good all-around game with seven kills, 14 assists and eight digs. The Lady Lions started the first set with a seven point lead before Southern came back to take the lead. The Lady Lions had to roar back to take the first set 28-26.

The Lady Lions won the second set 27-25 before the half, but the third match was more competitive and the Lady Jaguars won their only set 25-21. In the fourth set, both teams fought back and forth before the Lady Lions were able to go on a run and win the first match 25-20. Senior outside hitter Madi Odom had her fifth double-double of her career in the second match with 14 kills and 25 digs. Sophomore defensive specialist Monica Ramon had a match-high 27 digs joined by senior outside hitter Parrie Hartley who had 10 assists. It was not enough to complete a sweep.

The Lady Jaguars took an early lead, but the Lady Lions fought back into it. The Lady Jaguars closed out the first set late in the first match 2624. A similar ending met the second set with the Lady Jaguars finishing the second set in a closer ending with a score 25-22. However, in the third set the Lady Lions never trailed and won that set 25-19. The fourth and final set was won by the Lady Jaguars 25-22 to win the second match and avoid a sweep in the doubleheader. The Lady Lions will compete against Troy University tonight at 6 p.m.

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The Lady Lions start the season 1-1 after splitting two games with the Southern Jaguars last Saturday. Senior Landry Bullock did not play in the two games because of a knee injury. Her absence is listed by Coach Smoot as being very visible during the games.

Soccer works towards improvement after first game loss BY KARSON SHARP Staff Reporter

A trying weekend for the Lady Lions soccer team comes to an end after falling short in one game and tying for zero in another against ULM. The first game took place on Thursday, Aug. 25 when the Lady Lions faced off at home against Arkansas State. The weather caused difficulties at the game, including an initial 15 minute lightning delay, and another delay, lasting 50 minutes with 1:22 remaining in the first half. When the game resumed, officials chose to continue the game, cut half time and go straight into the second half. In the first half the Red Wolves scored the only goal, which the

Lady Lions tried to block. During the second half, the Lady Lions received a penalty kick. Sophomore mid fielder Vanessa Arzaluz took the penalty kick, which was deflected off the goal at 54:29. A late scoring attempt by senior forward Casey Peacock was stopped by the Red Wolves with 3:07 left in the game. The final score was 1-0 with Arkansas State on top. Head Coach Blake Hornbuckle was disappointed by the loss and noted it would lead to changes in preparation for the next game. “There will be some adjustments to preparations,” said Hornbuckle. “We’ll mainly look at what we need to do to improve on our execution in some areas, and see what we can

do to find the net.” These adjustments to preparations paid off during the match on Sunday, Aug. 29 against the University of Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks. Instead of missed opportunities, this game was marked by intense play and numerous saves. Despite a barrage of goal attempts by ULM, senior goalkeeper Hope Sabadash saved 13 attempts. It was also the first regular match with

a final score of 0-0 since the Lady Lions faced Sam Houston State on Nov. 16, 2015. The next game will see the Lady Lions face Mississippi Valley State in Strawberry Stadium at 7 p.m. It will be the last in a three-match series of home games, and all home games remaining for this season will take place in Strawberry Stadium. The matches are free for students and open to the public.

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