The Daily Reveille - October 29, 2013

BASKETBALL: Men’s and women’s squads prepare for the season’s start, p. 5

FOOD: Staffers review the best vegetarian dishes in town, p. 9

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CONSTRUCTION

Work to conclude in three weeks Easy Streets to aid pedestrians, cyclists Gabrielle Braud Contributing Writer

they have been through or about the problems they are currently facing is therapeutic.

Programs at the University have always encouraged students to make safe drinking choices, but the office realizes there is a need to improve services for the growing number of students in recovery, Smith said. LaCASU’s is a data-driven

Peace will soon be restored at the intersection of South Campus and Tower drives as construction is on schedule to be completed in about three weeks, said Gary Graham, director of Parking and Transportation Services.

Since August, the intersection has been congested with cones and orange construction tape blocking off certain parts of the road to students and directing traffic around the construction, with different areas getting roped off daily based on where work is being done.

The construction has caused confusion as work in the area has shifted from one part of the road to the other, making it complicated for bikes, pedestrians and cars to share the road.

ANONYMOUS, see page 15

STREETS, see page 15

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Desiree Robertson

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held Wednesdays on campus

Contributing Writer

As the number of students in alcoholic recovery increases, this semester the University has responded by allowing Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the Student Union to help students build a network of support.

The meetings are hosted by the Louisiana Center Addressing

Substance Use in Collegiate Communities and St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center to allow students in recovery to find and support one another, said LaCASU Associate Director Bret Blackmon.

The goal is to make the University a more nurturing environment for recovering students, which can be difficult to do in a college setting, Blackmon said.

Providing services for

recovering students allows them to pursue an education while still living a healthy life, Blackmon said.

The meetings are not only open to students in recovery, but also to family members, friends and anyone else interested.

In meetings, members are allowed to release built-up stress and emotions by their stories, said LaCASU Coordinator Allison Smith, adding that often just talking about what

SPEAKER

Tinker discusses iconic Supreme Court case, free speech Tinker: ‘slacktivism’ not enough Christine Aman Contributing Writer

Students’ arguments about whose high school dress code was more strict would likely lose the battle to Mary Beth Tinker, who was suspended for wearing a black armband.

Tinker — who won the wellknown Supreme Court case Tinker v.

Des Moines School District in 1969 — visited the University on Monday as part of her eastern U.S. tour of more than 50 stops with attorney Mike Hiestand. Tinker spoke to students

about the importance of knowing and exercising their First Amendment rights.

After being suspended for protesting the Vietnam War by wearing an armband, Tinker fought for her freedom of speech. She won the Supreme Court case against her middle school, stating the school was suppressing her freedom of speech. The case resulted in greater awareness of First Amendment rights, and now eight states have passed laws protecting student journalists and two have made it part of their education code.

After winning the Supreme Court case, it established that students do not “shed their constitutional rights ... at the schoolhouse gate.”

While schools have been successful in combatting censorship,

many students still fight today for the freedom to promote gay rights and advocate against bullying, Tinker said.

“Young people are perfectly made for taking action,” Tinker said.

She added that students need to put their ideas into action, but “slacktivism” is becoming an issue in this generation.

Tinker said students today use social media to rant about things they think are wrong instead of taking legal action. Students make posts and “like” pages as advocating, but that wasn’t an option in Tinker’s day.

“Social media is our way of reaching out, rather than going [out] into the world,” said mass SPEECH, see page 15

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Mary Beth Tinker discusses First Amendment rights Monday in the Holliday Forum.

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INTERNATIONAL Hurricane-force gusts batter United Kingdom, Europe; 13 dead LONDON (AP) — A savage coastal storm powered by hurricane-force gusts slashed its way through Britain and western Europe on Monday, felling trees, flooding lowlands and snarling traffic in the air, at sea and on land. At least 13 people were reported killed.

Gusts of 99 miles per hour (160 kph) were reported on the Isle of Wight in southern England, while gusts up to 80 mph hit the British mainland.

All across the region, people were warned to stay indoors.

Brazen thief steals bag containing thousands of Euros at Cyprus wedding NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Talk about a wedding crasher.

A man wearing a stocking over his head dashed into a Cyprus wedding reception and — in front of the shocked newlyweds and their guests— made off with a bag filled with cash and checks from well-wishers.

Countless Cypriot brides and grooms rely on such traditional bags of money to help build their nest egg, and thieves rarely target them.

The weekend robbery occurred in the town of Limassol.

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A man walks on a sidewalk partially blocked by trees outside Strand station Monday in London.

Gas leak leaves six miners dead and five injured in northern Spain MADRID (AP) — A Spanish emergency agency says six miners have died and five others have been injured after a gas leak at a coal mine in northern Spain.

It said the injured miners had been taken to a hospital in Leon, the regional capital and a medical helicopter and three ambulances had been dispatched to the mine. It said the accident occurred Monday at the Santa Lucia mine near the town of Pola de Gordon Leading newspaper El Pais said the miners may have died from gas inhalation.

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NATIONAL

STATE/LOCAL

Federal judge: Texas abortion limits determined unconstitutional

Teen accused of stabbing man in altercation with mother

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge determined Monday that new Texas abortion restrictions place an unconstitutional burden on women seeking to end a pregnancy, a ruling that keeps open dozens of abortion clinics across the state while officials appeal.

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, whose office argued the law protects women and the life of the fetus, immediately filed an appeal with the conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.

“I have no doubt that this case is going all the way to the United States Supreme Court,” Abbott said.

Missouri woman’s pet monkey stolen in Colorado, thief not found

LAFAYETTE (AP) — A 14-yearold boy has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed a man who was apparently in a fight with his mother.

Lafayette Police say the 39-year-old victim was in “a disturbance” with a woman at about 8 a.m. Monday when the teenager intervened. During the altercation, police say the juvenile stabbed the man in the chest with a kitchen knife.

The man was transported to an area hospital, where he’s listed in critical condition. His name has not been released.

Search for a man knocked off rig south of Louisiana coast continues

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Police in western Colorado say a man stole a Missouri woman’s pet monkey that she was trying to sell.

Grand Junction police say the man pepper-sprayed the woman and fled with the carrier holding the monkey on Monday. The Daily Sentinel reports that the woman traveled to Grand Junction to meet with the potential buyer in the parking lot of a local hotel.

The monkey, a black cap Capuchin, is illegal to have in Colorado.

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Abortion rights supporters rally July 12 on the floor of the State Capitol rotunda in Austin, Texas.

Texan attending racing competition survives being hit by lightning twice SAINT JO, Texas (AP) — An off-road racing enthusiast has survived being struck by lightning twice during the same storm in North Texas.

Casey Wagner said Sunday that doctors told him a tingling feeling would last for about a week.

KTVT-TV reports Wagner was at an off-road competition in Saint Jo, 85 miles northwest of Dallas, when storms arrived.

Wagner says he believes God kept him alive — and he plans to start going to church more.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Coast Guard says it’s looking for a Filipino welder missing after an accident on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico about 55 miles from the Louisiana coast between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge.

Petty Officer Carlos Vega says 38-year-old Peter Voces reportedly was knocked overboard when an empty “tank barrel” fell on him Sunday evening on a rig south of Freshwater Bayou. He said Monday that the barrel was for oil.

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Career discovery to replace IT Res College in Broussard Desiree Robertson Contributing Writer

Starting next fall, incoming students will have more resources to help them pick a major and career with the introduction of the Career Discovery Residential College in Broussard Hall.

The new residential college will replace the Information Technology Residential College that is currently in Broussard. It will be open to all incoming freshmen whether they have declared a major or are undecided, according to Director of Residential Life Steven Waller.

Since most curriculums on campus now involve technology and students already know the basics, it is time to update Broussard to something that can help more students, Waller said.

The Career Discovery

Residential College is important because it lets students know it’s all right to not know exactly what they want to do with their lives when entering college, said Residential Life Associate Director Jonathon Hyde.

According to Hyde, this will provide students with the resources to help them explore their options and figure out what they want to do.

Many students that come to the University know they want to graduate as a Tiger, but don’t know what they want to major in, said ITRC Rector Saundra Granger. One of the goals of the program is to help students pick a major that best fits their interests early in college so that they can graduate on time.

Students in the Career Discovery Residential College will be advised to take introduction courses to help them find what they are interested in instead of only taking general

education classes, Granger said.

Even if a student has already decided on a major, the Career Discovery Residential College can help them narrow in on exactly what they want to do in that field.

Students will do extensive research on possible careers, Granger said. They will find what potential jobs in their field will expect of them, the typical work day and even the dress code.

The new residential college will also hold mini-classes to help students learn how to create résumés, application letters and digital portfolios, Granger said.

The building will not receive any new renovations or undergo any changes, and it can house about 150 students, Waller said.

Contact Desiree Robertson at drobertson@lsureveille.com

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The Information Technology Residential College in James F. Broussard Hall will become the new Career Discovery Residential College in fall 2014. college ski & board week

education

Students, faculty weigh in on affirmative action court case Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez Staff Writer

Allowing a quota of minority groups into schools has been a part of university culture since the 1960s, but a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on affirmative action could change the racial rules in higher education.

Supreme Court justices so far have upheld affirmative action at the University of Michigan Law School, but the state voted to eliminate the plan in higher education in 2006.

Federal appeals courts ruled in 2012 that the amendment to the constitution was discriminatory, promoting the U.S. Supreme Court case on the affirmative action amendment at the University of Michigan.

Bill Schuette, Michigan’s attorney general, told NBC News it is unfair to make a decision based on race.

“It’s wrong to treat people differently based on your race or the color of your skin,” Schuette said.

The Supreme Court is currently ruling on the case.

Political science professor James Garand said this particular case is not about affirmative action, but more about the political process and the power of Michigan voters.

The case could define majority and minority rights because Michigan voters have the ability to amend the constitution on this issue, Garand said.

Garand also said he does not think this case will affect students or policies at the University.

According to the University’s enrollment numbers, there are 2,774 African-American students and 6,111 minority students.

Political science and history

senior Jace Waldmann said affirmative action is a thing of the past, and he does not think race is still an issue in college admission.

Waldmann said if a student has merit to be admitted, he or she should be admitted regardless of race.

Raymond Hawkins, undeclared sophomore, said affirmative action has pros and cons.

He said it can help diversify the campus but can become unfair if students are only accepted to the University based on their race.

Contact Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez at fsuarez@lsureveille.com

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Andy Forest - The Spotted Cat Music Club Fit Club - Carver Branch Library

7:00 PM

Tracey's Trivia Night - Tracey's Bar & Restaurant The Mortuary Haunted House - The Mortuary The Waterboys - The Civic Theatre-New Orleans Brandon Routh Acoustic Music - Capital City Grill

7:15 PM

Team Trivia - George's Place

7:30 PM

Tony n' Tina's Wedding - The Joy Theater-New Orleans Well-Strung - Cafe Istanbul The Crocodiles - New Orleans Mint

8:00 PM

Comedy Beast - Howlin' Wolf GWAR - House of Blues New Orleans Kocktail Karaoke - Goodfriends Bar Poetry Tuesday - Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's The Preservation Hall-Stars - Preservation Hall Open Mic Night - Rusty Nail

8:30 PM

Saliva - Texas Club

9:00 PM

Surfer Blood - One Eyed Jacks Tikioki Karaoke - The Saint Bar & Lounge The Treme Brass Band - D.B.A. Tom Fischer and Ben Polser - Fritzels Jazz Club

10:00 PM

Smokin' Time Jazz Club - The Spotted Cat Music Club

For more information on LSU events or to place your own event you can visit www.lsureveille.com/calendar

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Food

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Parking

New Orleans gelato Board supports in-person appeals tickets can cafe to open in BR Parking be avoided Owners plan for BR inspired flavors

a 100-mile radius of growers and distributors from which it gathers its ingredients.

With the opening of its new location, the store plans on concocting a couple of Baton RougeAlexis Rebennack inspired gelato flavors including Staff Writer “red hot red stick,” “pink flaminBaton Rouge is adding a new go” and “sazerac.”

“Right now, I’m looking forflavor to its palate.

La Divina Italian Cafe is ward to the holidays coming up opening its fourth gelato shop and because of the pine-nut rosemary cafe Nov. 8 in the new Acadian gelato and candy cane stracciaVillage Shopping Center on Per- tella flavor,” Turillo said.

In addition, Turillo hopes La kins Rd. — its first store in Baton Divina will serve as a place to soRouge.

Currently, the shop has three cialize and study.

“We have a couple of differlocations in New Orleans.

While living in Italy, La Div- ent areas in the restaurant,” Turilina owners Katrina and Carmelo lo said. “So, if you want to come Turillo studied the artisanal meth- hang out and study for the day you od of making gelato and sorbetto can, and if you want to socialize, from scratch and brought the fla- the front of the store is a more social area.” vors to New Orleans.

Although La Divina is plant“We are looking forward to being in Baton Rouge,” Turillo ing itself in a new city, Turillo said said. “We have quite a few custom- it’s as if the store is right at home.

“I’m really excited about the ers who come from Baton Rouge to our stores in New Orleans, so it blend they have in the village,” seems like the next natural step to Turillo said. “They have quite a few New Orleans businesses that go to the Red Stick City.”

La Divina attempts to use as are also our neighbors on Magamany local ingredients in its prod- zine Street.”

Turillo said she thinks Acaucts as possible, and Turillo said being located near LSU is an ob- dian Village Shopping Center, vious choice since many college- which includes Petco, Baby Bump aged people are concerned with Maternity and Trader Joe’s, has a good mix of local and national the environment. stores.

“We offer lo“My huscal ingredients ‘We are looking band and I are reand farm-to-table forward to being in ally familiar with ingredients, and Trader Joe’s beI think that really Baton Rouge.’ cause we are from appeals to young the Northeast,” people,” Turillo Katrina Turillo Turillo said. “We said. “The people who enjoy the co-owner of La Divina Italian Cafe love it. I think it will be a nice food here tend to be well educated and travelers complement to La Divina beconcerned about the environment cause the people who enjoy the and the sustainability we bring to food that Trader Joe’s offers also tend to enjoy the same types of our cafes.”

She added that she and Car- ingredients and food we offer.” melo are already talking to local farmers from the Red Stick FarmContact Alexis Rebennack at er’s Market.

Turillo said the company has arebennack@lsureveille.com

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La Divina Italian Cafe, located on 3535 Perkins Road, Suite 360, opens this fall.

Gabrielle Braud Contributing Writer

At the end of a long day of class, the last thing students want to find on their windshield is a pesky yellow envelope, compliments of Parking and Transportation Services.

However, with the parking bedlam consuming campus daily, many students find them tough to avoid.

Luckily for students, they can find refuge in Parking and Transportation Services’ parking appeals process, run by the justice branch of Student Government.

Andrew Nelson, SG associate justice and parking appeals board chair, said that over the past couple of months, changes implemented in the parking appeals process will help students appeal and avoid tickets.

Nelson said that although the parking appeals system is already fairly straightforward, the biggest change to the process is that the board wants to encourage students to appeal their case in person.

“I really want more students to come in and state their case,” Andrew said. “I really think it changes the way the board takes the case.”

The parking appeals board, made up of between 10 and 15 student volunteers, meets weekly to review parking appeals submitted through the online database.

The most common excuses are things like “I can’t pay” or “I was only parking in the handicap spot for five minutes,” or “There was nowhere else to park,” said Kiara Dorion, ISDS junior and parking appeals board member.

These typical excuses are quickly dismissed. However, unique situations that stand out to the board are pulled from the pool of excuses and discussed, Nelson said.

After examining an appeal, the board votes to sustain it, reduce the fine or grant the appeal.

As for students who claim there was no other parking available, both Nelson and Gary Graham, director of Parking and Transportation Services, said there is not enough “convenient parking” where people want to go on campus.

“If you come [to campus] at 11:30 [a.m.] on Wednesday, you’re going to have to walk,” Nelson said.

Nelson said the appeals board tries to accommodate students’ various situations, be it that they are a freshman coming to campus for the first time, a commuter confused about parking changes due to construction or a student driving a friend’s car.

For example, Nelson said there was widespread confusion among commuters trying to park in the Hart Lot, which was changed to strictly residential parking at the beginning of the semester.

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A navy blue Chevrolet Camaro decorates the “No Parking” curb on Aug. 23, 2012 in front of the East Laville Honors House.

However, as of Sept. 25, the Hart Lot is open to both residents and commuters, Nelson said.

Other parking “hot spots” include yellow curb tickets in the Ag Lot near Parker Coliseum where students attempt to make their own spots, Nelson said.

“Some things are common sense,” Dorian said. “But if you take a little bit more time out to park, you can avoid the whole situation.”

Similarly, if students are willing to take time out of their schedule to appeal their ticket in person,

Nelson said the board is much more likely to grant their appeal.

Students wishing to appeal a ticket in person should attend their hearing, which will be held during the parking appeals board weekly meeting. The date for students’ individual hearings will be provided via email after making an initial appeal using the online appeal process.

Contact Gabrielle Braud at gbraud@lsureveille.com

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LSU women’s basketball head coach Nikki Caldwell looks on as the Tigers defeat the Bulldogs 62-54 on Feb. 10 in the PMAC.

Caldwell discusses goals, freshman standouts Tyler Nunez Sports Writer

Lady Tiger coach Nikki Caldwell and her squad discussed upperclassmen who have emerged as leaders and the impact they expect new faces on the roster to make in the upcoming season at Monday’s 2013 LSU basketball media day.

“We have a bunch of returning players

from the roster last year,” Caldwell said.

“That’s going to bring a lot of leadership and a lot of maturity. When we cultivate that with our incoming freshmen, I do feel like we’ve got one of the best teams in the country.”

Senior forward Theresa Plaisance will once again be asked to carry the Lady CALDWELL, see page 8

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LSU head coach Johnny Jones watches his players Nov. 9, 2012 during the LSU vs. UC Santa Barbara game in the PMAC.

Jones’ new-look Tigers ready for 2013 Marcus Rodrigue Sports Contributor

Last year, LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones took over a team with little to no expectations.

But when Jones stepped to the podium at LSU’s 2013 Baksetball Media Day on Monday, the culture surrounding the program was noticeably different.

The Tigers return a First Team AllSoutheastern Conference performer and an experienced core augmented by what is arguably the best recruiting class in school history. SEC media members picked LSU to finish fourth in the conference in 2013, and the rest of the country is taking heed of the work Jones has done in Baton Rouge.

JONES, see page 8

Students, hop on the basketball bandwagon now THE SMARTEST MORAN JAMES MORAN Sports Columnist Bandwagon is defined as a particular activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular.

The word carries a negative connotation in the world of sports, referring to fans who rush to support successful teams or who only care about their own favorite team when it’s winning.

Aside from a few die-hards, the majority of LSU basketball fans fall under the latter. It’s not their fault — Baton Rouge has

and always will be a football town, and the basketball team is only a big deal if it’s winning.

This is not meant to be a dig at the purple and gold faithful, but instead as a bit of advice to even the most casual LSU hoops observer.

Now is the time to get back on the bandwagon.

Johnny Jones made the Tigers scrappy and fun to watch during his first season at the helm. LSU returns its key cogs from that team in preseason AllSoutheastern Conference forward Johnny O’Bryant III, along with point guard Anthony Hickey and some improved role players.

Combined with a recruiting class ranked in the top-10

nationally and headlined by stud Jarell Martin, Jones now has the pieces necessary to return the Tigers to relevance.

Players have stated that an NCAA Tournament berth is the goal, but the ceiling is much higher. If things break right, namely the young talent meshes well with the returners, LSU has a chance to be ranked by season’s end, earn a high seed in the tournament and win games in March.

LSU hasn’t made the Big Dance since 2009 and it could be difficult for fans to imagine such a quantum leap based off last season. But after a quick glance at the personnel, it’s obvious this BANDWAGON, see page 8

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LSU guard Andre Stringer (10) celebrates with fans and teammates Feb. 23 after the Tigers’ 97-94 triple overtime victory against the Crimson Tide.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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FOOTBALL

Tigers, Tide to United States Marines help train women’s basketball team play in primetime Caldwell uses unique motivation Trey Labat Sports Contributor

Sometimes a coach needs to think outside the box to manifest the kind of unity a team needs to succeed.

LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Caldwell has mastered employing outside-the-box techniques to make her team successful.

This fall, Caldwell invited a group of U.S. Marines to train her team and help them stay in shape.

“In Spain, we battled together, but this is taking it to a whole new level,” said senior forward Theresa Plaisance. “We were really grinding it out together, beating the odds in the grass, outside and in the sun. We’re really getting to compete together as a team. It was tough, but it was a lot of fun.”

More than just the added conditioning the training gave the team, the experience was helped the team come together, Caldwell said.

With five newcomers to what was a veteran-laden roster last season, the team-building exercise could prove crucial at the start of the season.

One of the things uniting the team is Caldwell’s and her coaching staff’s willingness to participate in these type of events with the team, Caldwell said.

“The great thing about my

staff is that we are so hands-on,” ammunition cans for 75 yards and Caldwell said in a news release. “casualty lifting” teammates up to “Sometimes it’s better being side 25 yards. by side with your team opposed to LSU also went through what always being in the back.” the Marines called the combat The relationship between fitness test, which Caldwell deCaldwell and the Marines began scribed as the toughest conditionlast year during the Final Four in ing the team, or herself, has ever New Orleans, Caldwell said. done.

When she met with the Ma“It was by far the toughest rines, she asked them questions training I ever went through,” about the teamwork and tough- Caldwell said. “And I played for ness required for them to succeed coach [Pat Summitt] and everywithin the armed forces. one thought that she was crazy. I’d “We followed up with that just say she was intense, but it was conversation and then connected definitely an experience I know with the Marines my team will take here on campus ‘In Spain, we battled with them.” and just tapped Caldwell said together, but this is the team underinto them,” the coachCaldwell said. taking it to a whole stands ing staff will “They have been challenge them to nothing but unbenew level.’ be the best playlievable in allowTheresa Plaisance ers they can be, ing us to see the but also that the parallels between senior forward coaching staff will [ourselves].”

The team had a “briefing” be there with them every step of where the Marines brought a the way.

“Through it all we’re goPowerPoint presentation showing several of the key points they used ing to go through it with them,” to be successful, but three things Caldwell said. “When they hurt, in particular stood out, Caldwell we hurt. When they’re happy, we’re happy, but it’s a unique dysaid.

“The three traits that really namic you build with your team stood out to us were having pas- and our players’ happiness is the sion and really loving what it is most important thing.” that you do,” Caldwell said. “And then obviously we wanted to be Contact Trey Labat at sure as representatives of this protlabat@lsureveille.com; gram of what our character was Twitter: @treylabat_TDR and what we stood for.”

The team went through a gauntlet of physical drills, including carrying two 30-pound

Game marks third 7 p.m. slot in a row Chandler Rome Sports Editor

In at least one facet of the contest, two early season LSU losses will have no impact on the yearly showdown with Alabama.

CBS announced Monday the Tigers’ annual tussle with the Tide would be in primetime, slated for a 7 p.m. central time kickoff with Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson on the call.

Tracy Wolfson will assume her usual duties as the sideline reporter.

Customarily, CBS selects the Southeastern Conference’s best matchup for its 2:30 p.m. kickoff, but has one primetime telecast per season.

In the last three seasons, that telecast has been reserved for the SEC West, first in a 9-6 LSU win in Tuscaloosa in 2011 and then in the Tigers’ 21-17 defeat in Baton Rouge last season.

Contact Chandler Rome at crome@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @Rome_Chandler

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LSU junior defensive lineman Cleveland Davis (93) runs onto the field with his teammates Nov. 3, 2012 before the Tigers’ 21-17 loss to Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

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Coordinator Chavis’ defenses Penn St. pays victims excel in third-down situations of Sandusky $59.7M Trey Labat Sports Contributor

Since his days at Tennessee, LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis has carried around a nickname on message boards.

It isn’t the more popular “Chief,” as his players call him — it’s “Third and Chavis,” as people have taken to accusing Chavis’ defenses of failing in third-down situations.

Since 2009, LSU has consistently ranked in the top half of the Southeastern Conference in opponent third-down conversions. Even with the Tigers’ much-maligned defensive unit this season, LSU is holding opponents to 38 percent on third downs, just behind South Carolina and Missouri.

One of the defense’s most highprofile third down missteps was in the 2012 season against Alabama.

On third down, Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon took a screen pass from quarterback AJ McCarron 28 yards for a touchdown in the closing seconds of the game, essentially

winning the match for the Tide.

What many fans don’t remember from the game, though, was that conversion was Alabama’s only third down conversion out of nine attempts that day — the same Alabama offense that ranked third in the nation in offensive success rate and points per play (S&P).

While the defense has been worse in raw third down conversion rate, advanced statistics have shown the Tigers have fared better than what some more traditional stats show.

The Tigers have been better on passing downs this season than they have on third downs, according to Football Outsider defensive S&P rankings. LSU has ranked in the nation’s top 25 of defensive S&P on passing downs every season since Chavis’ hiring in 2009.

The LSU defense is ranked in the nation’s top 15 of Difference in Net Points, raw average of the points an offense scores on a given drive compared to the points it would be expected to score based on starting field position.

In LSU’s loss to Georgia, while the Bulldogs scored on the final possession, the Tigers held them to only four conversions on 11 attempts.

Georgia’s offense is ranked fifth in Fremeau Efficiency Index, which considers each of the nearly 20,000 possessions every season in major college football. All drives are filtered to eliminate first-half clock kills and end-of-game garbage drives and scores. A team is rewarded for playing well against good teams, win or lose, and punished more severely for playing poorly against bad teams than it is rewarded for playing well against bad teams.

While LSU’s defense has statistically fallen this season, the Tigers’ struggles on third downs have been exaggerated by focusing on three or four failures rather than the greater number of successes.

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LSU DEFENSE ON THIRD DOWNS

Opponents’ number of third down conversions by play type throughout the season

*RK = rank *PASS S&P = passing offensive success rate and points per play *STD S&P = Standard offensive success rate and points per play

LSU’s SEC ranking in opponents’ conversion percentage

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The Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State said Monday it is paying $59.7 million to 26 young men over claims of child sexual abuse at the hands of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, a man once revered as a university icon who is now serving what is effectively a life prison sentence.

Nearly two years after the retired coach was first charged with child molestation, the school said 23 deals were fully signed and three were agreements in principle.

It did not disclose the names of the recipients.

The school faces six other claims, and the university says it believes some of those do not have merit while others may produce settlements.

University president Rodney Erickson issued a statement calling the announcement a step forward for victims and the school.

“We cannot undo what has been done, but we can and must do everything possible to learn from this and ensure it never happens again at Penn State,” said Erickson, who announced the day Sandusky was convicted in June 2012 that Penn State was determined to compensate his victims.

The settlements have been unfolding since mid-August, when attorneys for the accusers began to disclose them. Penn State has not been confirming them, waiting instead to announce deals at once.

Harrisburg lawyer Ben Andreozzi, who helped negotiate several of the settlements, said his clients were satisfied.

“They felt that the university treated them fairly with the

economic and noneconomic terms of the settlement,” said Andreozzi, who also represents others who have recently come forward. Those new claims have not been presented to the university, he said.

One client represented by St. Paul, Minn., attorney Jeff Anderson signed off on an agreement in the past week and the other is basically done, he said. Anderson counts his two clients as among the three that have been classified as agreements in principle, which Penn State said means final documentation is expected to be completed in the next few weeks.

Anderson said his clients were focused on Penn State’s changes to prevent future abuse.

“I have to applaud them, because they said ‘not until we’re satisfied that no one else will get hurt,’” Anderson said. “The settlement of their cases in no way heals, in no way lessens the wound that remains open and the scars that are deep.”

Penn State has spent more than $50 million on other costs related to the Sandusky scandal, including lawyers’ fees, public relations expenses, and adoption of new policies and procedures related to children and sexual abuse complaints.

It said Monday that liability insurance is expected to cover the payments and legal defense, and expenses not covered should be paid from interest paid on loans by Penn State to its self-supporting units.

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page 8 CALDWELL, from page 5 Tigers in the post.

The New Orleans native finished last season atop the Southeastern Conference in scoring with 17 points per game and among the league’s top five with 8.3 rebounds per game and 2.5 blocked shots per game.

Her performance last season earned her First Team All-SEC honors and has her on watchlists for the 2014 Wooden Award and Wade Trophy, both given to the most outstanding women’s basketball player in the nation.

“Nikki Caldwell and her staff have definitely instilled a confidence in me that I never thought I could gain after my first couple

JONES, from page 5 “We’re much farther along at this juncture than we were at this time last year,” Jones said. “One of the reasons is that the guys are familiar with what we’re doing offensively and defensively. ...

Our freshmen and newcomers have done a great job in following leadership and competing at a certain level to allow us to be challenged each day at practice.”

The most obvious difference between Jones’ first two LSU teams is height. The Tigers sported a small roster in 2012, and Jones said he knew he had to address the lack of size when he hit the recruiting trail. The second-year coach stuck to his plan,

BANDWAGON, from page 5 squad is on another level athletically.

Last season, Jones started two sub-6-foot guards and an oversized tuba player inside, with O’Bryant serving as the only legitimate big man in sight.

years here,” Plaisance said. “My confidence in myself and my team this year is very strong.”

Caldwell lauded the early performance of her freshman class, saying their speed and athleticism broadens the Lady Tigers’ scheme options. She specifically praised freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief’s athleticism and ability to defend the basketball. “[Moncrief] has all the talent of any player who has ever played here,” Caldwell said. “She’s quick, she’s athletic and she can get from one end of the floor to the other faster than anybody I’ve seen or coached or been around in the game in a long, long time.”

Caldwell also said

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sophomore guard Danielle Ballard has emerged as a more vocal leader early in practice.

Ballard had a phenomenal freshman campaign, leading the SEC and shaterring the LSU single-season record with 100 steals in addition to posting averages of 12.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

“She’s taking on more of that responsibility in directing the team and directing the freshmen,” Caldwell said. “Her communication with them has been outstanding.”

The addition of new guards such as Moncrief and point guard Rina Hill will free Ballard up and allow her to play more of her style of game, Caldwell said.

“Rina Hill allows Danielle Ballard to now play in her true position, which is off the ball,” Caldwell said. “We now can let her run wide and really attack off the bounce from a different angle on the floor.”

Senior guard Jeanne Kenney has been cleared to play after suffering a concussion in practice.

Kenney is no stranger to missing time, as she suffered injuries to her knee, shin, head and foot last season alone, and still managed to get playing time in 32 of the Lady Tigers’ 34 games last season.

Caldwell expressed interest in having Kenney take fewer charges this season, but that may be easier said than done.

“I’ve never gotten hurt taking a charge, which I’m very proud of,” Kenney said with a big grin.

“So I don’t know if I’m going to take as many charges or not.

Though Kenney conceded she has had to make some adjustments to the way she plays.

“It definitely brings a new thought as to how I have to play,” Kenney said. “It’s going to be different in different situations. ... I definitely need to understand my limitations.”

signing three players 6-foot-8 or taller to make size an issue of the past.

Though Jones brought in a consensus top-10 recruiting class, most of the hype has centered on freshman forward Jarell Martin, a former five-star recruit from Baton Rouge. Martin is expected to be a key contributor in the frontcourt, playing alongside junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III, a preseason First Team AllSEC selection.

“I just look past [the hype],” Martin said. “I came in and was at home, and I just want to build the legacy back. I wanted to get everybody back in to pack the PMAC.” Jones also added height to his

undersized guard rotation with the signing of 6-foot-5 freshman Tim Quarterman. Jones said he expects quality minutes from Quarterman, and the freshman guard asserted that he’s ready to share point guard duties with junior guard Anthony Hickey, who finished third in the country with 2.93 steals per game in his sophomore campaign.

While the freshmen have received most of the attention, LSU will lean on its returning starters in the early part of the season.

Four returning Tigers logged at least 28 minutes per game last season, and senior forward Shavon Coleman, a valuable sixthman, averaged 10.5 points and just less than six rebounds per

contest in 2012.

Jones did not divulge his starting five, but he suggested that 10 or 11 players could be awarded significant playing time.

The second-year coach said his starting lineup will fluctuate depending on performance at practice, but LSU’s depth will make his decisions easier.

“We are probably one of the biggest teams in the country,” O’Bryant said. “The new guys can all play well. We will be able to pound the ball inside against some of those early teams and get physical. That’s where the size advantage comes in to play.”

The Tigers’ first chance to showcase their fresh talent will be in an exhibition game against

Xavier on Nov. 6 in the PMAC. Though 2013 ushers in new hope and high expectations for LSU, Jones isn’t entirely forgetting lessons learned last season.

“We have to make sure we keep the same approach that we had last year,” Jones said. “It’s important that we continue to improve in each practice and each game, and we have to make sure that we don’t look ahead.”

Fast forward one season and LSU doesn’t resemble the same team. Surveying the row of players at Monday’s media day, the Tigers will have height and length all around the court. Shavon Coleman was often the second tallest player on the court and played almost exclusively inside.

With the additions of Martin, fellow freshmen Jordan Mickey and Darcy Malone and transfer John Odo, Jones primarily plans to play Comeman on the perimeter this season, his more natural position.

Even harder to fathom, Jones said there would be time this season when 6-foot-4 guard Malik Morgan would be the shortest player on the court.

The Tigers’ greatest asset will be their versatility. With a litany of guards and forwards at his disposal, Jones will be able to wear out opponents with an uptempo attack and can play big or small depending on how he wants to attack the opponent.

The media has already taken note of LSU’s improvement. The Tigers were voted to finish fourth in the SEC and were the hot topic of discussion at the conference’s media days in Birmingham earlier this month.

Fourth place may seem a bit ambitious to some, but LSU has the potential to accomplish that and more if everything clicks.

Jones has worked hard to bring the excitement back to the PMAC and has amassed enough talent to sustain it.

Hop on the bandwagon now.

It’s going to get crowded once the season starts.

James Moran is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Beacon, N.Y.

THE DAILY REVEILLE ARCHIVES

LSU guard Andre Stringer (right) celebrates with forward Johnny O’Bryant III (left) on Feb. 14, 2012 after defeating Mississippi State 69-67 in overtime at the PMAC.

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This is the final section in a food series taking over the Entertainment front page every Tuesday in October.

Veg Out

In honor of National Vegetarian Awareness Month, two of the Daily Reveille’s entertainment writers have gone green. Here’s a roundup of some of the top meatless picks Baton Rouge restaurants have to offer.

Shamiyah Kelley · Entertainment Writer

Taylor Schoen · Entertainment Writer

photos by CHARLES CHAMPAGNE · Staff Photographer

photos by GRACE STEINHAUSER · Staff Photographer

Atcha Greek and Lebanese Cafe

Truly Free Bakery & Deli

Falafel Plate

Teriyaki Tempeh Bowl

PRICE: $4.99 PRESENTATION AND TASTE: Falafel is a vegetarian favorite.

Among many other vegetarian dishes at Atcha Greek and Lebanese Cafe, the falafel plate is delicious and filling. The crispy treats are bursting with flavor and whether you’re a vegetarian or carnivore to the core, the falafel plate will not disappoint. I like to think of falafel as the vegetarian version of fried chicken, without the guilt.

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BB and PF

Freshjunkie Salads & Wraps

Bean burger and plantain fries

Thai Salad

PRICE: $5.45 PRESENTATION AND TASTE: BB and PF is a hidden gem in Baton Rouge. As an African restaurant, there are a number of vegetarian options. With close proximity to campus, BB and PF is a great option for a vegetarian who wants a break from the typical veggie burger and fries. Escape to Bean Burgers and Plantain Fries for an exotic African meal.

The bean burgers have a distinct bold taste and the plantain fries go well with any of the restaurant’s main dishes.

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Rotolo’s Pizzeria

PRICE: $9.50 PRESENTATION AND TASTE: This heaping bowl of chow is both filling and tasty. Colorful veggies and grilled tempeh on a bed of quinoa give this dish balanced nutrition and a multitude of complementary textures. The teriyaki sauce brings this meal together with hints of ginger and soy sauce, creating a delectable blend of sweet and salty flavors. However, one of my few complaints was the small amount of sauce that came with such a generous helping of food.

For full flavor in each bite, I would recommend asking for a side cup of teriyaki.

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PRICE: $5.25 for a small PRESENTATION AND TASTE: Salad is a basic staple of the vegetarian diet. Truthfully, lettuce can get monotonous very quickly.

Fortunately, Freshjunkie offers a mix of flavorful salads. The Thai salad is no exception with its bold taste. This salad combines freshtasting mixed greens and a myriad of veggies including red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots and snow peas for a light lunch option. The peppers and spicy peanut sauce give these greens a savory yet piquant flavor. This dish is great for getting out of a salad rut.

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Almaza Cafe

Garden Alfredo Calzone

Vegetarian Platter PRICE: $8.49 PRESENTATION AND TASTE: When one thinks of vegetarian restaurants, Rotolo’s Pizzeria doesn’t exactly come to mind.

But as a vegetarian, sometimes you have to get creative. The garden alfredo calzone is huge, delicious and vegetarian. Full of mushrooms, tomatoes, feta, spinach and onions, this calzone rivals its carnivorous counterparts. Pick one up next time you’re hungry for some vegetarian Italian food.

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Check out what readers had to say about going veggie on p. 10.

PRICE: $12.99 PRESENTATION AND TASTE: The abundance of Greek/Lebanese places around the Red Stick is a godsend for vegetarians. Almaza showcases its veggie options with grape leaves, Greek salad, hummus, moussaka and spinach pie. The salad is peppery with garlic dressing and plenty of feta cheese. The moussaka, which is an eggplantbased dish, is hearty and delicious.

The grape leaves are an acquired taste, but good overall. However, the spinach pie was overcooked and dry. I would swap it out for some falafel or more hummus next time.

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In a state full of alligator sausage and Cane’s fried chicken, going meat-free can often be a topic of debate. The Daily Reveille took the last week of National Vegetarian Awareness Month to see what students have to say on the leafy issue.

‘I probably should be a vegetarian; I work at the animal shelter, but I don’t think I could survive without meat.’

‘I’m not a vegetarian, because I like meat too much.’

Lily Yap

Ashley Hatfelter

Freddie Moxley

senior, management

freshman, kinesiology

LSU post-doctoral physicist

Rhea Cessac sophomore, psychology

‘My dad was a chef, so I guess I kind of grew up eating meat. I have a lot of family members who are vegetarian.

I don’t have anything against it; I just like the taste of meat.’

‘I really like the taste of meat.’

Casey Spinks

Carl Moles

Julie Liu

senior, biology

sophomore, pre-nursing

When Halloween rolls around and old movie theaters add horror films to their rosters, the British musical film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” always seems to have a cemented spot.

According to Manship Theatre film intern Matthew Sewell, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” has a large following around Halloween because it’s “a sort of parody on horror films that are associated with Halloween.”

In the film, the newly engaged Brad and Janet find themselves having car trouble on a rainy night, so they search for a phone to call for help. They end up at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite who has better ideas for the two. The title sequence of the film, composed of disembodied lips introducing the movie, is one of the most iconic in film history.

Known for its cult following and tendency toward midnight showings, “Rocky Horror” has continuously played in theaters since its original release in 1975 (it claims the title of longest-running release in film history). In recent years, the film been heralded for many other factors.

“There are a few things that make ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

so popular. Perhaps the biggest factor is the audience participation. People do the dances, yell back at the screen and incorporate props throughout the showing.” Sewell said. “On top of that, it’s just a great film filled with a bunch of fun, catchy songs riddled with vulgarity and awesomeness.”

On top of audience participation, some theaters incorporate a “shadow cast” or team of actors who take the stage as characters from the movie and perform along with the film. Unlike a typical cast of actors, “Rocky Horror” shadow casts are known for their participation with the audience. “‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is different from ‘[The] Rocky Horror Show.’ The picture show is the film as compared to the live performance of the latter. We [Manship Theatre] will be screening the film adaptation. That being said, attending a screening of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ still involves a performance,” Sewell said.

According to Sewell, the audience gets involved with the show.

Participation in Rocky Horror can range from simply wearing a sequined outfit to decking out in full garb, including fishnets and a bustier.

The same goes for audience participation — some participants bring “kits” complete with rice to throw in the opening wedding scene and

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The Manship Theatre will show ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on Oct. 30 at 10 p.m. Admission is $10.

toast to throw when Frank-N-Furter makes a toast at dinner. This tradition ensures that each showing of “Rocky Horror” is unique.

You can catch Manship Theatre’s showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 30 at 10 p.m. Admission is $10.

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‘I think it’s a really great healthy way to be raised, because I was raised as a vegetarian.

It’s not as hard as people think.

There’s so many other options besides meat to get protein.’

‘I just like animals too much. I couldn’t eat one.’

sophomore, philosophy and religious studies

Local theater to show ‘Rocky Horror’ on eve of Halloween Entertainment Writer

Annie Carlson sophomore, music education

‘Meat is tasty.

Yeah, being a vegetarian wouldn’t work because I do not like vegetables.’

BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY

Rebecca Docter

‘I was a vegetarian for a few months a couple years ago, because I wanted to rid my bodies of the impurities of meat.’

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Support breast cancer New company to awareness, not merchandise showcase BR talent BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY

Alexis Rebennack Staff Writer

A new Baton Rouge company plans on giving local acts and big names a platform to entertain University students.

Platform Entertainment announced its existence Oct. 15 at the Downtown Development District Meeting.

Jordan Green, founder of Platform, said the fuel behind the fire for starting this company was his desire to do something about the resounding complaints from local residents about the lack of entertainment options in the city.

The entertainment company already has two acts lined up, Mutemath and Matt Kearney, to perform at the LSU Union Theater Nov. 8 and Nov. 15, respectively.

In addition to bringing in stars, each performance sponsored by Platform will also feature a local opening act.

“Here is the fun part for me,” Green said. “I want us and the people on our Facebook page to be as interactive as possible. If you have a band you want us to listen to, post it on our Facebook page.”

Platform’s public relations spokesperson Kelli Rodriguez said the company is trying to get as involved in the community as possible.

Green said he chose to locate his business in Baton Rouge instead of New Orleans because of the community within the University.

“We don’t need to go to New Orleans,” Green said. “We have people here who want to go to music shows, so why make them drive

to New Orleans to do it?”

Green added that the built-in community within the city of Baton Rouge and LSU lends itself to many opportunities for Platform.

“There is something about being a part of the LSU community,” Green said. “Even at football games, you feel like you’re part of the team, and it’s completely genuine.”

While Platform’s main goal is to bring entertainment to the community, the company also plans to give a voice to nonprofits by pairing each event with a nonprofit group and donating a minimum of $5 per ticket to that organization.

“Platform is more than just a music company,” Green said. “It’s going to be focusing on people’s passions — break dance competitions, film festivals; the sky is the limit for us, we aren’t limited to just music.”

The company also plans on integrating University students into the company through internships.

“I have always said I do not know everything when it comes to music,” Green said. “There is so much out there and I want to give people the opportunity to showcase their stuff on our platform.”

KELLEY TELLS IT SHAMIYAH KELLEY Entertainment Writer For the month of October many companies release limited time pink products in support of breast cancer research. Aside from the fact that purchasing these products help raise money for breast cancer research, buying this merchandise seem to give people the warm-fuzzies.

We feel good about being charitable and it doesn’t hurt that one can get a slew of Pepto-Bismol colored products for nearly every aspect of life. Pink products for breast cancer awareness can range anywhere from high-end cosmetics to sportswear and toolkits.

Initially this article was supposed to be about the myriad of products that support breast cancer research. However, while researching products I found alarming news: certain products that are marketed to support breast cancer research also contain carcinogens.

Many consumers are unaware

that some products that are marketed as “fighting for the cure” are actually part of the problem.

Promise Me perfume, which was marketed by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, was found to have harmful carcinogenic chemicals, according to the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database.

While consumers were assured a reformulation, the existing product remained in stores.

Cosmetics manufacturer Estee Lauder created a line of lipsticks to support breast cancer awareness, but the Estee Lauder Pure Color lipsticks contain BHT, which has a correlation to cancer development.

In addition, Bobbi Brown released a pink blush that also contains a carcinogen that can cause cancer when inhaled, according to EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database.

Many people may purchase these products under the impression that they are doing their part to fight for the cure, but they aren’t learning about ways to prevent breast cancer. This is called pink-washing — when consumers are brainwashed into buying these products without spreading

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knowledge about the cure.

Pink-washing has been problematic for quite some time. Much like the Livestrong bracelets and #StopKony gear, the pink products are simply clever marketing schemes that are fun to look at.

Many people blindly purchase these items without further educating themselves about breast cancer prevention.

Each year consumers spend millions of dollars on products that are purported to support research for the cure, yet breast cancer rates continue to rise year after year.

Why the disconnect? I reached out to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center for a quote, but received no response.

Among the many other problems that arise with pink-washing, this phenomenon creates a large amount of publicity about breast cancer — which is great for raising awareness — but can sometimes undermine some of the other forms of cancer that plague women around the world.

“Breast cancer awareness is important because it is prevalent in women across all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds; even affecting some men,” said biological engineering sophomore Aiyana Braswell. “However, to put a disproportionate emphasis on breast cancer takes away from the many other forms of cancer that claim millions of lives everyday.”

People who are seeking to truly make a difference in breast cancer awareness should focus on prevention and understanding the warning signs as well as risk factors for many types of cancer.

Shamiyah Kelley is a 20-year-old communication studies senior from Irmo, S.C.

PAT WELLENBACH / The Associated Press

Corey Conway, of Owl’s Head, Maine, gets a tattoo in the shape of the pink ribbon that is the icon for breast cancer at a shop in Augusta, Maine, on Dec. 2, 2009.

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Morgan Russell is the Director of Operations of new local media group Platform Entertainment.

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Students should enact their crazy business ideas The hippie dictator Alix Landriault Columnist College students constantly face the dilemma of how much time to devote to making money, to studying and to enjoyment — when one occurs, the others tend to suffer.

Baton Rouge students seem to have particular trouble with this.

Our city ranks second among U.S. cities for highest student loan debt, with each borrower owing about $18,165.35, according to account-management service Manilla.com. This is despite 29 percent of LSU students receiving TOPS money for the 201213 school year, totaling almost $68 million, and any other grants students accept. Only Memphis, Tenn., beats us with $19,500 per student, and we are closely followed by Atlanta, Washington D.C. and Las Vegas.

For many, a full-time job isn’t enough to cover all expenses, which makes a loan look like a gift sent from heaven. The hope upon graduation is that one will quickly nab a job fitting their new

web comments The Daily Reveille wants to hear your reactions to our content. Visit lsureveille.com, our Facebook page and our Twitter account to let us know what you think. Check out what readers had to say in our comment section: In response to Taylor Balkom’s article, “Tech with Taylor: Xbox One first impressions,” readers had this to say: “LOL really this post is not worth the bits it takes up to save it. Check your facts and if you just want to give your opinion then give us something to compare it to. After reading this I don’t even believe that you played the Xbox One, with no mention of the game or actual game play I am sorry but my nephew writes better than this and he is 10.

So if you just want to put down a system you should try and put your energy in to something else. The XBO and the PS4 are so similar it is not even funny they are both black boxes one just has angled sides and as for the hardware I worked on hardware for the Army and the hardware is so

qualifications so they can pay the everyday expenses in addition to the money they have borrowed, plus interest.

While this task is daunting, there is a way for students to lessen the sting of loans while still in school — by creating ludicrous businesses for themselves.

Take the business Unagi Travel. Someone sends their stuffed animal to tour a Japanese hot spring, Tohoku, Tokyo or to other mystery places, and the company photographs the animal in scenic and adorable settings.

Depending on the tour, the company makes $35, $45, $55 or $95 per toy. At 10 toys per tour, this is a pretty hefty sum.

Considering Baton Rouge has the tallest capitol building in the nation, a single person could easily provide the same service here.

All they would need is a camera, a vehicle and a few grandmas willing to steal their grandchild’s toy to get some neat photos.

For those without a camera but willing to drive around at 2 a.m., one could be a freelance fast-food fetcher. Hungry people of the LSU area would be more than willing to call someone else to deliver a double bacon cheeseburger with medium fries and a Frosty to them.

Those living in a residence hall have more than an ample supply of consumers right in the building. A person could easily set up a made-to-order pie system, with a list of various flavors outside the door where students can sign up to claim their pie between certain hours. The baker would merely have to tape up a few paper ads throughout the hallways to draw in a crowd of pajamaclad, sugar-craving student husks.

The beauty of these jobs lies in the ability for the creator to be in control. One can work on their own schedule and can charge what they want. There is no reliance on others, and no rivalry when the idea is original.

Originality is the crucial part to getting the business. Whatever one sells, whether it be services or objects, one needs to have the monopoly to be guaranteed a paycheck.

Certainly there are those who earn profit from giving music lessons or selling crafts over Etsy, but competitors are numerous in these fields.

The worst option is sitting down to write numerous essays for a few $500 scholarships, or making a website specifically to host advertisements that everyone hates. Such routes are usually

close that it like they worked off of each others paper. PS4 has GDDR5 but stops there making everything run on its ram. XBO has GDDR3 but also has esram and nand storage which is the same thats in your smart phone or tablet so its operation system dose not use the ram as much.

XBO uses less ram giving more to the game and dev. So you should check your facts not that I think you played the XBO, because you would of gave something of the game in your post for one. Sorry dude you just sound like a misguided Sony Fan-Boy.” -RRino

there are a bunch of PC remakes and cheap indies for PS4 also but is that why we are paying upwards of $400.00. I argue a big No! I’ve held the controller and played forza and it was most definitely an improvement over the 360. The click-y ness of the bumpers makes them even more difficult, if anything, to press so you’re off on that one. Prevents against accidental presses.

I don’t know about you, but I’d rather pay $100 extra to get my games and entertainment in one place, integrated via Xbox live, than $100 less and still have to worry about getting google TV, apple TV or roku or whatever else. With NFL, and potentially other leagues in the future coming to Xbox One extra $100 well invested. Oh wait I forgot, there’s also a Kinect for voice and motion control, an increased variety of gaming experiences and modes, and it can also turn on and controlling all my entertainment devices?? ..and it’s included within that extra $100.00... so then this is becoming more and more like a better deal.

Oh did you say it has an actual headset included too and not ear buds?? uh oh…”

-strippedocean

“I understand your frustration with his ignorance. but... #1 above says..”keep it Clean” #2 “Don’t abuse.” #4 “Be nice” You managed to violate 3 of those rules. As for you writer, #3 “Be Truthful” It’s common knowledge too that the Xbox AAA launch lineup is much better than the Playstations’.

With only 2 (Knack, and Killzone) exclusives for the PS4. and 4 for the Xbox at launch (Killer instinct, Ryse, Forza 5, Dead Rising 3). Yes

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tedious, boring and unpredictable in their return benefits.

The work openings are there; one must simply figure out what the work is. That extra bit of green coming in each week could go toward paying back one’s loans, or could be put away in a savings account to gather its own interest.

While it may seem difficult to juggle five classes, a formal job and an extra source of income,

finding enjoyment from the ludicrousness of the latter is bound to help one find time for the three.

Alix Landriault is a 21-year-old mass communication junior from Natchitoches, La. Contact Alix Landriault at alandriault@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @alixlandriault

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The easiest way for students to make money could be entrepreneurship as opposed to scholarships and loans.

In response to a staff report, “LSU DB Jeryl Brazil suspended indefinitely following second arrest,” readers had this to say: “Is it just me, or does it seem that character is no longer a qualification for award of athletic scholarships?”

-Eddie H In response to Megan Dunbar’s column, “Opinion: University still racist, but in different ways,” readers had this to stay: “First off, I’m not sure if “white supremacy” is really a good way to start off here - that terminology suggests a much more blatant disrespect for other races and active roll to undermine them than I think is the issue here. Regardless of any arguments for/against the caucus, keeping it going seems to be a problem with lack of involvement, not being repressed by white senators.

Now when it comes to the actual necessity of the caucus, I have issues with both sides of the argument. I don’t think the caucus is meant to separate. I agree with you that it’s more about finding common

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ground. What I have a problem with is when you suggest it helps black students find a connection to someone in the SG Senate - even if it does, that shouldn’t be an issue. Any issue a student has because of their race shouldn’t also be an issue for a senator. If there’s a race-specific problem not related to their educational experience, then it shouldn’t be SG’s place to handle that issue. If a student feels like they have problems specifically because of race, they need to be getting better help from someone with more power than SG to resolve that problem.

A black caucus might make sense in actual government settings that deal with things like hate crimes and discrimination. But is it necessary for the LSU SG? No. They’re not elected to represent a particular race, they’re elected to represent individual colleges. That should be their focus, not anything dealing with race.”

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Athletic Department wants to put a price on school spirit the geg stand Mike Gegenheimer Sports Writer LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva asked the University Board of Supervisors last week for a price hike on everything from football season tickets to parking at baseball games. Alleva claims LSU needs to raise prices in order to keep up in the “arms race” of Southeastern Conference athletic departments.

But in this game of “keeping up with the Gumps,” Alleva is losing sight of what truly matters.

Yes, major college athletics is a business, but at what point do we stop choosing profit over spirit?

At what point do we stop becoming the New York Yankees of the SEC? Where fans are nothing more than a spoiled group of bandwagon jumpers who view Death Valley as a symbol of social status, while the true Tiger faithful sit at their tailgates, rain or shine, because they can’t afford the price of season tickets, the “tradition fund,” parking and a $5 cup of watered-down Coke

to wash down the taste of shriveled hot dogs?

“Nobody has to buy tickets,” said board member Rolfe McCollister in response to Alleva’s request. “We have a great product, and in free enterprise in America, when you’ve got a great product, you’re rewarded and people buy your product.”

That’s a good point. America was built on the capitalist idea of supply and demand. But where does it end? Just because LSU can sell $2,000 tickets, is that worth potentially damaging the aura of Death Valley?

Money does need to come first in many places — other programs need to be paid for, the Athletic Department still wants to give money to the school and LSU does need to keep up with the latest technology to stay a competitive program.

But shouldn’t loyalty come first? Shouldn’t LSU want to play in front of fans who bleed purple and gold rather than fans who can afford to bleed more green?

Alleva suggests adding as much as $100 to select parking spaces, and anywhere from $20-$90 to the tradition fund fee, depending on the section.

The added money is

expected to be used for increases in maintaining facilities to remain competitive with other schools, and so the Athletic Department can continue to donate money to the school’s academic endeavors as well.

But LSU football is already one of the most profitable programs in the country, and the baseball team is one of the only programs in the sport making a profit on top of that. Not to mention, LSU’s Athletic Department is expected to see a huge dividend paid for the rights to the SEC Network, but Alleva says he isn’t sure how much money the deal will bring in.

The money is there one way or the other, and schools shouldn’t make the average fan suffer in order to make even bigger profits.

If the hikes are approved, fans who have had season tickets for decades could be forced out of their seats because Georgia got a new training facility, and LSU had to match it. The loud, obnoxious, threatening fans that make Baton Rouge the least welcoming place on Earth every Saturday will be listening to the now lesser roar of the stadium from the Indian Mounds because

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Athletic Director Joe Alleva speaks about fall practice at a Walk-On’s media briefing on Oct. 2, 2008.

Auburn’s athletic tutoring center was more state-of-the-art than LSU’s athletic tutoring center.

What’s next? South Carolina gets a new jumbotron and students are forced to pay extra fees to stay in their residence halls on game day weekends lest they be rented out to wealthy boosters?

It’s an absurd comparison,

but when do the price hikes end?

Mike Gegenheimer is a 20-year-old mass communication junior from Covington, La. Contact Mike Gegenheimer at mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @gegs1313_tdr

Book ban a bad attempt at editing history 600 words of sommers Annette Sommers Columnist The Plaquemines Parish school board lifted its 12-year ban on Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Oct. 22.

Were they expecting applause?

Let me remind readers that we are living in the year 2013, a time where I didn’t think any book could be banned for its American history themes no matter how shameful they may be.

LSU’s own Middleton Library received challenges for the “Harry Potter” series multiple times throughout the 2000s, according to the “Banned Books” display in the library. Thankfully, the library has no banned books.

That’s a relief­­ — I was told college is a place that encourages you to expand your mind.

I can’t say the same for Plaquemines Parish, considering “To Kill a Mockingbird” was banned since 2001. Your jaw should drop at the length of this indecency.

It deserves a dirty glare for keeping this ban active for so long, not a pat on the back.

The irony continues in that Banned Books Week was celebrated in late September.

Forgetting that banning such

an important novel violates our First Amendment rights, lets take into consideration the fact that censorship is a pathetic attempt to restrict people’s opinions. One definition of censorship is the control of the information and ideas circulated within a society.

I don’t know about the students in Plaquemines, but I don’t want to be controlled.

Concerned parents or regressive elders are usually the source of book bans. They disagree with certain themes and think their opinion should dictate what others are allowed to read and teach.

That’s a little conceited if you ask me.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is known for its adult themes and use of language, but it gives an accurate portrayal of how the South was in the 1930s. Without the blunt and realistic themes, the book wouldn’t hold the same weight that it does with them included.

This book allows students to look into the past and learn from the message it successfully communicates. It helps students understand our country’s previous mindset.

The racial slurs, profanity and rape dialogue are all part of the reality that Lee depicted. Students have a right to learn about the traits that once defined parts of our country.

Taking away this book won’t undo the events of our nation’s

past, but it will reveal the embarrassment that some people still associate with the book.

Some teachers in Plaquemines were still giving this book to students despite the ban, which gives me hope for the general ethics in South Louisiana. But when the school board heard this earlier in October, they wiped shelves clean of the great American novel.

Like taking candy from a baby.

English professor Isiah Lavender said he could imagine that Americans wouldn’t want to see the image of their collective face in the mirror, but the parish should let the reading public decide what’s good for them.

“I’ve got a shelf full of banned books and I guess every good professor does,” Lavender said.

Banned books are nothing new to our country, or to the rest of the world. It has happened multiple times with important and controversial novels.

The removal of the “N” word was widely debated in Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn.”

Once again, altering facts will not change the past; it just shows the cowardice in those who want to muffle the truth in it.

After generating some publicity and a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, Plaquemines Parish School board agreed to

re-evaluate the ban. Books were back in the classroom before too much bad press could attack them.

Students and parents alike should be enraged that in today’s world a school board still thought they had the power to eliminate a vital part of curriculum in an attempt to eliminate a vital part of history.

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Atticus would be disappoint-

Annette Sommers is an 18-year-old mass communication sophomore from Dublin, Calif.

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speech, from page 1 communication senior Samantha Clement.

Tinker asked students why they think their peers don’t try to change the status quo, and many said they were afraid to speak out against the administration. Others said it was a dangerous move and that they didn’t

want to risk their future fighting a battle they thought they would lose.

Tinker saw students’ perspective but said while she was only 13 at the time of the Supreme Court case, she was still entitled to her rights and she could make a difference.

Contact Christine Aman at caman@lsureveille.com

Alexis Rebennack Staff Writer

Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week will start in November to help local entrepreneurs and University students meet and mingle.

BREW is a four-day celebration from Nov. 17-23 hosted by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and several regional entrepreneurial groups that seek to excite and entice anyone in the community, especially University students, interested in entrepreneurship.

The week’s festivities occur in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week and will feature events including pitch competitions, educational lunches, panel discussions, networking and opportunities for investors to see new businesses.

In addition, the second annual LSU Elevator Pitch Competition on Nov. 19, put on by the LSU Student Incubator and the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute, will give University students the opportunity to compete in a 90-second business pitch competition for a free one-year membership to the LSU Student Incubator.

“The Elevator Pitch Competition is a great opportunity for students to pitch their businesses or ideas and get feedback on their pitches,” said Associate Director of the Student Incubator Shannon McCormick.

Registration for the competition and all BREW events is now open.

“Students can benefit from all of the events happening during BREW,” McCormick said. “There are a lot of great networking opportunities and a chance to win money for their businesses.”

The second night of the week will include the Food Truck Wroundup. Food and culinary entrepreneurs are working to put Baton Rouge on the map when it comes to the national food truck industry and hope to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs.

John Snow, co-owner of Taco de Paco, said food trucks are representative of the entrepreneur mindset.

“Trucks have been able to help folks understand what it’s like to start and operate a business,” Snow said. “Taco de Paco has been in the community at all levels, and that just reinforces how when an entrepreneur is daring to do something different, it can pay off in the long run.”

Snow said all the food trucks that will be downtown for the event are doing something inventive and fresh to coincide with what the week and the Wroundup event are all about.

Contact Alexis Rebennack at arebennack@lsureveille.com

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Graham said it has been difficult doing the project in pieces, but it was the best way to manage pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area.

The roadwork is all part of phase one of Easy Streets II, a plan designed to make the campus more pedestrian- and bikefriendly.

Parts of the first phase of Easy Streets II have already been completed, like the new extrawide sidewalk added to create a pedestrian thoroughfare at the north end of Tower Drive between South Campus Drive and the Union Theater.

The other component of Easy Streets II, phase one, is the addition of the crosswalks at the

intersection of South Campus and Tower drives and the permanent closing of Tower Drive to vehicles between South Campus and South Stadium Drive to make campus more pedestrian-friendly.

“The only reason we are able to do this is because it doesn’t impact daily operations of campus,” Graham said. “Other parts include work on Dalrymple Drive, which will be done over the summer.”

Graham said although the work causes temporary inconvenience for people on campus, it is all part of the larger Easy Streets II plan to make campus more navigable.

Contact Gabrielle Braud at gbraud@lsureveille.com

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Mary Beth Tinker (center) discusses student press rights with Jerry Ceppos (left), dean of the Manship School of Mass Communication, and Student Press Law Center project attorney Mike Hiestand (right) Monday in the Holliday Forum.

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department and knows alcohol and drug use is a common problem among college students.

In March, 13.2 percent of students at the University reported they thought they might have a drinking or drug problem compared to the national average of 9.3 percent, according to the Core Institute Alcohol and Drug Survey.

Students in recovery, whose last names were withheld for anonymity, agreed that AA meetings were a much-needed addition to campus.

There are many AA meetings available at local churches around the University, but this is the first one in the heart of campus, said physics and astronomy junior Jay D. Psychology junior James S. said AA meetings help students in recovery from feeling isolated, because they let students share their

experiences and relate to others facing similar struggles.

It gives students a safe place to talk because nothing said in the meeting leaves the room, James said.

Even if students aren’t sure if they have a problem, coming to a meeting can help them figure out their situation, James said.

LaCASU is pursuing external funding and partnerships to help ensure the programs they provide and develop best fit the University’s community, Blackmon said.

Looking forward, the LaCASU’s office is working toward getting a sober living program using Texas Tech University as a model, Blackmon said.

A program like this would create a separate living community on campus for students in recovery.

Contact Desiree Robertson at drobertson@lsureveille.com

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Construction prevents students from walking on sidewalks Monday near the Student Union. Phase one of Easy Streets II is almost complete.

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