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how to “fix our nation’s broken political system.” They said it will fix itself in some cases, such as the extremes of the political parties. Sarpalius and Miller said these days,
The LSU Public Administration Institute recently received a $1.2 million research grant from the Louisiana Housing Corporation for a study of housing needs in the state. The study will focus on a number of different aspects that impact Louisiana residents, according to assistant professor in LSUPAI at the University and principal research investigator Roy Heidelberg. The beginning phases of the study will focus on the population
CONGRESSMEN, see page 15
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Christine Aman Contributing Writer
While the country’s two main political parties are polarized, two former Congress members from opposite sides of the spectrum are overcoming the friction to encourage students to get involved and lead. Former representatives Bill Sarpalius, D-Texas, and Dan Miller, R-Fla., visited the University on Monday and will continue today to encourage students to vote or possibly run for public service. Sarpalius and Miller’s goals are to inform students that everyone’s voice is important, because many students don’t believe this.
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Former congressmen Dan Miller (left) and Bill Sarpalius (right) met with students Monday at a luncheon in the Curet Room in Hodges Hall.
So far during their visit, Sarpalius and Miller have conducted classes, held community forums, met informally with students and faculty and had interviews and talk show appearances. The former lawmakers offered ideas on
ACADEMICS
Program offers short-term, green experience abroad Internships last one to two weeks Alexis Rebennack Staff Writer
Today in Patrick F. Taylor Hall, students can go from the Louisiana Bayou to the Costa Rican rainforests and the pastures of Iceland in one meeting. The Global Renewable Energy Education Network— or the GREEN Program — is an intensive learning program that offers service learning, cultural immersion and global networking experience in a period of only one to two weeks. The program seeks to give students access to the renewable energy technology and sustainability industry in Iceland and
Costa Rica. Three University students who participated in the program are all looking forward to raising awareness about the opportunity and sharing their experiences at an informational meeting at 5 p.m. today. “I think it would make a difference to share our experience on sustainability and green energy, especially since it is significantly increasing in popularity,” said biological engineering senior Linsey Olivier. Olivier spent her time in Costa Rica from July to August, where she visited numerous facilities that engage in hydropower, solar power, geothermal energy, wind energy and biofuels. She said one of the most motivating parts of the trip was when the locals invited students into
their homes. “These people are so humble and want to preserve and conserve the land and resources,” Olivier said. “This is my ultimate motivation. I always stop and think how these people put the environment first any time I start returning to my old habits.” Aside from the educational experience of the trip, the GREEN Program also includes cultural activities like Spanish lessons and salsa dancing, Olivier said. “We also had a lot of fun activities, like water-rafting, zip lining, rainforest hikes, visits to the exotic animal rehabilitation center, surfing and visiting local shops,” she said. Landscape architecture senior and past GREEN participant John GREEN, see page 15
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A female biking eastbound on Dalrymple Drive was hit Monday by a car coming out of a parking lot into the roundabout by the LSU Indian Mounds. According to LSU Police Department spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde, the victim was taken to the hospital where she was treated for minor injuries, which he did not believe to be lifethreatening. The driver was cited for failure to yield. Lalonde said it has not yet been determined whether either person is a University student.
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INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL
STATE/LOCAL
President Obama pays tribute to a 107-year-old WWII veteran
Evidence in kidnap suspect’s death to go to a district attorney NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Evidence in the death of a man apparently shot as he stabbed his kidnap victim — after friends and family came to the woman’s aid — will be turned over to a district attorney to determine if that was a justifiable homicide, authorities said Monday. Scott Thomas, 29, was found shot Friday at an abandoned house in the Lafayette area, about 140 miles west of New Orleans, and autopsy results are pending, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s spokesman Kip Judice said. Judice said the victim, Bethany Arceneaux, also 29, was rescued from the same home.
Germany starts identifying Munich art stolen by Nazis, found in apartment
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday paid tribute to those who have served in the nation’s military, including one of the nation’s oldest veterans, 107-year-old Richard Overton. “This is the life of one American veteran, living proud and strong in the land he helped keep free,” Obama said during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Obama used his remarks to remind the nation that thousands of service members are still at war in Afghanistan. NYC shooter dumped from his band after killing three Iranian men
BERLIN (AP) — Bowing to pressure from Jewish groups and art experts, the German government made public details of paintings in a recovered trove of some 1,400 pieces of art, many of which may have been stolen by the Nazis, and said it would put together a task force to speed identification. Officials had so far released few details about the art found in the Munich apartment of 80-yearold Cornelius Gurlitt, though it was known to include pieces by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a musician who shot and killed three other Iranian men inside a New York City apartment before committing suicide was upset because he had been kicked out of an indie rock band. Ali Akbar Mohammadi Rafie (UH’-lee UHK’-bahr Muh-HAH’-muh-dee RAH’-fee) gunned down the men just after midnight on Monday. Police said Rafie had been kicked out of the Free Keys last year in a dispute over money.
Thai Senate kills contentious amnesty bill, prime minister will not return BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Senate defeated an amnesty bill on Monday that could have led to the return from exile of deposed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, but opponents of the bill vowed to continue their protests against the government. The main opposition Democrat Party called for civil disobedience and a three-day nationwide strike beginning Wednesday in what has turned into a campaign to bring down the government led by Thaksin’s sister, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Senior militant leader shot dead in Islamabad while buying bread ISLAMABAD (AP) — Gunmen killed a senior leader of one of the most feared militant groups fighting U.S. troops in Afghanistan when he stopped to buy fresh bread from a bakery on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital, members of the militant organization and an eyewitness said Monday. U.S. officials have accused Pakistan’s intelligence agency of supporting the al-Qaida-linked Haqqani network to counter the influence of archenemy India in Afghanistan — an allegation denied by Islamabad.
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Anti-government protesters hold a banner that reads: “Fight on” Monday as they march on a street during a demonstration against an amnesty bill in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Richard Overton, the oldest living WWII veteran, listens Monday during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Condemned Ohio child killer wants to donate organs to ailing mother COLUMBUS (AP) — A condemned child killer who has abandoned his remaining appeals asked Monday for the chance to donate his organs to his ailing mother and sister either before or after his execution this week. The request by Ronald Phillips to donate his kidney and heart is not a delay tactic, but rather an attempt to make a final gesture for good, according to his public defender. Phillips was sentenced to die for the rape and death of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter in Akron in 1993.
Girl arrested for bringing knife to school, threats against teacher MONROE (AP) — Monroe police say a 10-year-old girl was arrested at Cypress Point Elementary School for reportedly bringing a knife onto the property and making threats against a teacher. Police Sgt. Mark Johnson tells The News-Star the female student had a butcher knife in a backpack and showed the weapon to other students. Johnson says the student reportedly made threats, stating the knife was to be used to injure a teacher who was not present during the incident.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013 CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS Student arrested near Acacia house for remaining after being forbidden On Nov. 3, LSU Police Department officers were dispatched to a parking lot near the Acacia fraternity house. While the investigation was underway, Keith Patrick DeLaune, 20, of 1463 Rue Bayonne, Mandeville, La., began interfering. Officers asked him to leave, but he returned, according to LSUPD spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde. DeLaune was arrested by officers, issued a misdemeanor summons and released. Man arrested for criminal damage to property, other charges On Nov. 3, LSUPD officers responded to an incident at Miller Hall. Witnesses told officers that James Edward Knight, 20, of 302 Latriomphe Parkway in Broussard, La., took a female victim’s phone, threw it on the ground and stomped on it, Lalonde said. Knight then pushed the victim on the ground and was escorted out of the building, Lalonde said. Officers found Knight and arrested him. He was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Student arrested for misdemeanor hit and run at Miller Hall On Oct. 15, an LSUPD officer noticed a vehicle in the Miller Hall parking lot with severe front damage. After talking to the owner, it was determined the vehicle was the subject of a hit and run, Lalonde said. Through surveillance footage investigators identified the subject as Joshua E. Pate, 18, of 103 Morning Cloud St., Austin, Texas. Officers talked to Pate on Nov. 1, and he admitted to hitting the vehicle. He was arrested, issued a misdemeanor summons and released. Man unaffiliated with University arrested for theft at Pleasant Hall On Aug. 30, LSUPD officers received a report of a stolen bicycle from Pleasant Hall. Later the victim told LSUPD she saw a man riding her stolen bike on campus, Lalonde said. Officers confronted the man, who said he purchased the bike from John Enders Mann V, 23, of 1820 Olive Street. Investigators met with Mann and he told officers he took the bike because he thought it was abandoned, Lalonde said. Officers arrested Mann, charged him with misdemeanor theft and released him. Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at news@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @TDR_news
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Pennington Biomedical to increase funding $16 million sought for 2014-15 year Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez Staff Writer
This year, LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center requested $16 million in total funding in the Preliminary Budget Request for Fiscal Year 20142015 appropriations approved by the Board of Supervisors. Although the budget is subject to change, the preliminary request for the upcoming 2014-15 fiscal year shows about $9 million in state appropriations. The remaining funding would come from additional sources like selfgenerated funds. Additionally, Pennington has requested funding for development toward the Biomedical Imaging and Bioinformatics Program and Clinical and Translational Science Expansion/Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases program for 2014-15. The state appropriations will go toward funding a new base for Pennington, and filling the reduced amount will go toward filling monetary holes in the system, according to Steven Heymsfield, chair in nutrition at Pennington. Heymsfield said Pennington was given about $18 million in state appropriations in 2008, and several years of cuts have followed. “That hole is so big, it’s going to be hard to fill,” Heymsfield said. Pennington, LSU Health Care Services Division and the LSU System Office create a budget separate from the campuses in the system. In last year’s operating budget, Pennington was granted about $7 million in state
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Steve Heymsfield, chair in nutrition, stands in front of Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Pennington is requesting $16 million in 2014-15 Fiscal Year Budget.
appropriations, and the other half came from other sources like statutory dedications and selfgenerated funds. Its total budget was about $14 million. Barbara Goodson, deputy commissioner for finance and administration, said the Louisiana Board of Regents created the preliminary budget request numbers by evaluating the finances through a cost calculator. “What was a logical number we could all stand behind,” Goodson said the committee
asked themselves when coming up with the budget. Last year, The Daily Reveille reported that Pennington was looking to start a four-year medical school with a research focus and the center received tentative support from the Board of Supervisors. Heymsfield said the extra money is not for the development of a medical school but to
maintain research and faculty funding. Ernie Ballard, University media relations, said in an email the amount Pennington received is similar to last year’s appropriation, just from different sources. Contact Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez at fsuarez@lsureveille.com
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EVENTS Carver Library Branch Fit Club Adults and young adults are invited to the library to get fit! Come to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations at 5pm. We’ll walk two miles each session and then cool down! Call (225) 389-7450 for more.
Rockstar Racing “Student Night” Show your student ID and get half price go-kart races. Not a student? Tag yourself @rockstar racing for a free go-kart race. Come feel like a rockstar at Baton Rouge’s premiere indoor kart racing facility, Rockstar Racing!
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Happy Hour With Richard Knox - Little Gem Saloon Carver Fit Club - Carver Branch-EBR Public Library
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CASA Volunteer Orientation - Capital Area CASA Association
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Gregory Agid Quartet - The Maison Sidewalk Astronomy - EBR Public Library
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Tracey's Trivia Night - Tracey's Bar & Restaurant The Moth - Cafe Istanbul Rebirth Brass Band - Maple Leaf Bar
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Team Trivia - George's Place
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Bonobo - The Civic Theatre-New Orleans Kocktail Karaoke - Goodfriends Bar Comedy Beast - Howlin' Wolf The Preservation Hall-Stars - Preservation Hall Open Mic Night - Rusty Nail Kayo Dot - The Big Top Trivia Night - Siberia Jon Cleary - Chickie Wah Wah
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Tikioki Karaoke - The Saint Bar & Lounge Sizzla - Howlin' Wolf The Treme Brass Band - D.B.A. Hell Yes Fest Opening Night - One Eyed Jacks
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Smokin' Time Jazz Club - The Spotted Cat Music Club Flatbush Zombies - House of Blues New Orleans Black Tusk - Siberia The Honorable South - Little Gem Saloon Open Ears Music Series - Blue Nile - Balcony Room
For more information on LSU events or to place your own event you can visit www.lsureveille.com/calendar
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TECHNOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL
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Overseas typhoon victims plead for aid Global Game Jam to come in January The Associated Press
Students can begin registration Renee Barrow Contributing Writer
Aspiring and professional video game developers alike will have an opportunity to show off their skills this January, when the University participates in the weekendlong Global Game Jam for the first time. According to the Center for Computation and Technology, this is the world’s largest game jam event, and is described as a “hackathon focused on game development.” The official Global Game Jam website said participants rapidly create preliminary game designs using their own innovations. Participants will work in groups formed during the first evening and may not plan their team beforehand. The event’s objective is to get people excited about developing video games, in what has become a global, high-demand industry. The Global Game Jam organizers hope that many of the individuals who meet will continue to work on their ideas after the event. According to its website, many teams continue their work following the event to make fully realized games. In January 2013, there were 300 host locations in more than 60 countries, and more than 3,000 games were produced, according to the CCT website. The Global Game Jam and CCT encourage people with varying backgrounds to participate and contribute to the growing global community. The game jam will start at the Louisiana Digital Media Center in the late afternoon, on Jan. 24, 2014, with a keynote speaker and presentations from leading game developers. Following these events, the theme for the event will be revealed. Each location worldwide will create games based on this theme, according to the CCT website. Anyone 18 or older may register for the game jam. There is a $50 registration fee, and space is limited to the first 100 individuals who register. Registration opens in midNovember and will closes Jan. 15. The University is looking for volunteers to help run the event. If interested, individuals may contact Lea Anne Landry at leaaane@cct. lsu.edu. Contact Renee Barrow at rbarrow@lsureveille.com
TACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) — Bloated bodies lay uncollected and uncounted in the streets and desperate survivors pleaded for food, water and medicine as rescue workers took on a daunting task Monday in the typhoon-battered islands of the Philippines. Thousands were feared dead. The hard-hit city of Tacloban resembled a garbage dump from the air, with only a few concrete buildings left standing in the wake of one of the most powerful storms to ever hit land, packing 147-mph winds and whipping up 20-foot walls of seawater that tossed ships inland and swept many out to sea. “Help. SOS. We need food,” read a message painted by a survivor in large letters on the ravaged city’s port, where water lapped at the edge. There was no one to carry away the dead, which lay rotting along the main road from the airport to Tacloban, the worst-hit city along the country’s remote eastern seaboard. At a small naval base, eight swollen corpses — including that of a baby — were submerged in water brought in by the storm. Officers had yet to move them, saying they had no body bags or electricity to preserve them. Authorities estimated the typhoon killed 10,000 or more people, but with the slow pace of recovery, the official death toll three days after the storm made landfall remained at 942. However, with shattered communications and transportation links, the final count was likely days away, and presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said “we pray” it does not surpass 10,000. “I don’t believe there is a single structure that is not destroyed or severely damaged in some way — every single building, every single house,” U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy said after taking a helicopter flight over Tacloban, the largest city in Leyte province. He spoke on the tarmac at the airport, where two Marine C-130 cargo
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Residents line up to receive treatment and supplies Monday at Tacloban airport following Friday’s typhoon Haiyan that lashed several provinces in the central Philippines.
planes were parked, engines running, unloading supplies. Authorities said at least 9.7 million people in 41 provinces were affected by the typhoon, known as Haiyan elsewhere in Asia but called Yolanda in the Philippines. It was likely the deadliest natural disaster to beset this poor Southeast Asian nation. “Please tell my family I’m alive,” said Erika Mae Karakot as she stood among a throng of people waiting for aid. “We need water and medicine because a lot of the people we are with are wounded. Some are suffering from diarrhea and dehydration due to shortage of food and water.” Philippine soldiers were distributing food and water, and assessment teams from the United Nations and other international agencies were seen Monday for the first time. The U.S. military dispatched food, water, generators and a contingent of Marines to the city, the first outside help in what will swell into a major international relief mission. Authorities said they had evacuated some 800,000 people ahead of the typhoon, but many evacuation centers proved to be no protection against the wind and rising
water. The Philippine National Red Cross, responsible for warning the region and giving advice, said people were not prepared for a storm surge. “Imagine America, which was prepared and very rich, still had a lot of challenges at the time of Hurricane Katrina, but what we had was three times more than what they received,” said Gwendolyn Pang, the group’s executive director. Emily Ortega, 21 and about to give birth, said she clung to a post to survive after the evacuation center she fled to was devastated by the 20-foot storm surge. She reached safety at the airport, where she gave birth to a baby girl, Bea Joy Sagales, whose arrival drew applause from the military medics who assisted in the delivery. The wind, rain and coastal storm surges transformed neighborhoods into twisted piles of debris, blocking roads and trapping decomposing bodies underneath. Cars and trucks lay upended among flattened homes, and bridges and ports were washed away. “In some cases the devastation has been total,” said Secretary to the Cabinet Rene Almendras. At U.N. climate talks in Warsaw, Poland, the envoy from the
Philippines broke down in tears as he described waiting in agony for news from relatives caught in the massive storm’s path. “In solidarity with my countrymen, who are struggling to find food back home ... I will now commence a voluntary fasting for the climate,” said the envoy, Naderev “Yeb” Sano, who urged delegates to work toward “meaningful” change. His emotional appeal was met with a standing ovation. In Tacloban, residents stripped malls, shops and homes of food, water and consumer goods. Officials said some of the looting smacked of desperation but in other cases people hauled away TVs, refrigerators, Christmas trees and even a treadmill. An Associated Press reporter said he saw about 400 special forces and soldiers patrolling downtown to guard against further chaos. Brig. Gen. Kennedy said Philippine forces were handling security well and U.S. troops were “looking at how to open up roads and land planes and helicopters” in order to bring in shelter, water and other supplies. Still, those caught in the storm were worried that aid would not arrive soon enough. “We’re afraid that it’s going to get dangerous in town because relief goods are trickling in very slow,” said Bobbie Womack, an American missionary from Athens, Tenn. “I know it’s a massive, massive undertaking to try to feed a town of over 150,000 people. They need to bring in shiploads of food.” Womack’s husband, Larry, said he chose to stay at their beachside home in Tacloban, only to find the storm surge engulfing it. He survived by climbing onto a beam in the roof. “The roof was lifting up and the wind was coming through and there were waves going over my head,” he said. “The sound was loud. It was just incredible.” Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at news@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @TDR_news
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OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL The sixth annual ESPN TipOff Marathon began Monday night and continues throughout today. Though the season officially began last weekend, the Tip-Off Marathon marks the first regular-season action for many teams, including LSU. Below is a complete list of all games to be featured on ESPN and ESPN2 today.
LSU takes on UMass in season opener
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TREY LABAT · Sports Contributor
LSU men’s basketball will see its first competitive action of the season this morning when it takes on University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass. at 10 a.m. during ESPN’s Tip-Off Marathon. The Tigers are coming off a successful exhibition outing against Xavier (N.O), which
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saw several of head coach Johnny Jones’ highly touted freshmen make their debuts in the PMAC If Jones keeps the same starting lineup he did for that 80-45 win, it’ll be the first time three freshmen will start in a UMASS, see page 8
Note: Game times are listed in central standard time. New Mexico at Hawaii 4 a.m. on ESPN2 Hartford at Florida Gulf Coast 6 a.m. on ESPN2 Quinnipiac at La Salle 8 a.m. on ESPN2 LSU at Massachusetts 10 a.m. on ESPN2 West Virginia at Virginia Tech 12 p.m. on ESPN South Carolina at Baylor 2 p.m. on ESPN N.C. State at Cincinnati 4 p.m. on ESPN VCU at Virginia 6 p.m. on ESPN2 Michigan State vs. Kentucky (neutral site) 6:30 p.m. on ESPN Florida at Wisconsin 8 p.m. on ESPN2 Kansas vs. Duke (neutral site) 9 p.m. on ESPN
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LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey dunks Nov. 6 against Xavier in the PMAC. Do you think LSU will make the NCAA tournament this season? Vote online at lsureveille.com.
Season opener crucial for LSU THE SMARTEST MORAN JAMES MORAN Sports Columnist Merry Christmas, college hoops fans! After all the hype, predictions and talk, the season is finally upon us. While some teams have already played a game or two, LSU will get its season underway against UMass at 10:00 a.m. today as part of the 24Hour ESPN Tip-off Marathon. Every team wants to set the tone for its season by starting off with a victory, but the season-opener is more important for LSU than for most. Second-year coach Johnny Jones is trying to change the
culture of LSU basketball. He’s already created a buzz around the program, but it won’t mean anything if he can’t capitalize by earning a berth into the NCAA Tournament in March. Jones knows it. His team knows it. That is what makes winning this opener in Amherst so crucial. Key non-conference victories, especially in a true road environment, look great on a résumé come selection time. It’s the perfect opportunity. UMass has brand recognition as a tournament program, plays in the respectable Atlantic-10 Conference and has a team good enough to be favored in the game. The Minutemen have GAME, see page 8
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LSU sophomore forward Shane Hammink (11) dribbles the ball past Xavier players Nov. 6 during the Tigers’ 80-45 victory at the PMAC.
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Two riders may reach nationals
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LSU junior guard DaShawn Harden (24) dribbles down the court Sunday during the Tigers’ 80-64 victory against St. Joseph’s University in the PMAC. Harden is the first player this season to be named SEC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week.
Juniors get past last year’s heartbreak Tommy Romanach Sports Contributor
As LSU equestrian coach Leaf Boswell goes through a weekly practice at Ravenwood Stables in Prairieville, a smile never leaves her face. With riders like juniors Kelsey Gore and Maggy Case, it’s hard not to feel thankful. Though the 2013-14 season is still in its infant stages, Boswell said both Gore and Case have a chance to contend for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Nationals. In her eight years coaching at LSU, Boswell said she has not seen this type of talent from two riders. “There are rare occasions that they lay it all out there and the cards don’t fall their way,” Boswell said. “When they go out there and they ride their best, they are going to finish at the top of their class, because their best is very good.” Both riders spent the offseason remembering what could have been last spring. Needing a second-place finish to advance past regionals, Case finished third in the Flat and Fences sections of regionals, leaving herself out of the competition. Meanwhile, Gore tasted the bitterness of finishing one point away from qualifying for last season’s Cacchione Cup, which is awarded to the national individual hunter seat high point rider. Riders qualify for the cup by accumulating points throughout the year. Having started the year in the intermediate division and then switching, Gore spent much of last season making up lost ground. With last year’s heartbreak still in mind, Gore and Case said they are determined to hold nothing back. “As last season started, I kind of just rode and did not put much detail into what I was doing ... that changed this season,” Case said. “Now I give 110 percent in practice and that really helps.” Due to IHSA rules, LSU must compete as “catch riders,” meaning it must compete with the horses owned by the host school for each show. Though making these adjustments are tough, Gore said she has become a better rider and learned more discipline in shows. Sometimes, the riders will get horses they have never interacted with prior to the show, Boswell said. Both riders agreed that having someone with the same skill set benefits them in practice and forms a healthy competition. Case said the competitive nature during the week helps them in competition. “I’ll admit, I’m a competitive person ... but sometimes I
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Harden named SEC player of the week Play helps lift LSU to WNIT semifinals Tyler Nunez Sports Writer
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Equestrian team members Maggy Case [top] and Kelsey Gore [bottom] ride their horses Sunday during practice at Ravenwood Stables. The team’s coach said she hasn’t seen talent like Case’s and Gore’s in her eight years of coaching at LSU.
just want to have fun,” Case said. “But it needs to be said: Kelsey is very competitive, especially during the shows.” The team took part in its first show of the season Nov. 2 in Norman, Okla., finishing second on the first day of competition and first on the second day. Gore said her goals include getting to Nationals and finishing either top 10 or top five in the Cacchione Cup. Case, who has one more year left of eligibility than Gore, said she hopes to make it to nationals this season, but is all right sharing dominance with her teammate if it means they both succeed. “Maybe we are going to say, ‘Kelsey can have [nationals] this year, and I can have it next year.’” Case said. “If that’s the way it’s going to be, I am all for it.” Contact Tommy Romanach at tromanach@lsureveille.com
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The Southeastern Conference league office announced Monday that LSU junior guard DaShawn Harden claimed the first SEC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honor for the 2013-14 season. Harden is the first LSU player to earn the honor since LaSondra Barrett on Jan. 23, 2011. The Johnson County Community College transfer shined in her debut as a Lady Tiger on Friday night, shooting 8-for-14 from the floor in a 20-point outing, the highest total by an LSU player in their debut since then-freshman
Seimone Augustus scored 27 at Arizona in 2002. Harden added another 19 points to her weekend total along with five rebounds and five steals in LSU’s 80-64 victory against St. Joseph’s two days later. “Her ability to score the basketball is unbelievable because she’s so versatile,” said LSU coach Nikki Caldwell. “She made some key baskets, especially when they were making runs at us.” Harden’s performance helped the Lady Tigers advance to the semifinals of the preseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament, where they will take on No. 5 Louisville on Thursday. Contact Tyler Nunez at tnunez@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @NunezTDR
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Pennington Biomedical is looking for individuals diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes to participate in a research trial that is examining a new oral medication that will help maintain or improve glucose control.
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Increased size leads to blocks Freshman honored Mickey blocked with weekly award eight shots in debut Mike Gegenheimer
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The LSU men’s basketball team will be sponsoring a block party for the student body this season, and the grand marshall of the event will be freshman Jordan Mickey. Mickey, the 6-foot-8-inch forward and one of the prized pieces of the Tigers’ No. 13 recruiting class, had a memorable debut to his LSU career, blocking eight shots in the exhibition win against Xavier (N.O.), and the Tigers don’t plan to stop there. “First thing I learned to do was play defense,” Mickey said. “My dad always told me, ‘If you want to stay on the floor, rebound and play defense.’ So it’s something that has stuck with me throughout the years.” And new rules instituted in college basketball this season distinguishing a block from a charge have made it easier for big men to challenge players at the rim rather than taking penalties, something that will help Mickey throughout the season, said LSU coach Johnny Jones. “It helps out a lot and should lead to a lot of blocked shots,” Mickey said. “Because when guys come to the hole, they don’t really have anywhere to go; they can’t really look for a bailout call.” Mickey sports a 7-foot-3 wingspan and uses his length and athleticism to influence shots on defense. Junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III said when Mickey came to Baton Rouge he was more GRACE STEINHAUSER / The Daily Reveille advanced on the defensive end than he was when he came in as a fresh- LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) blocks the shot by Xavier junior forward man in 2010. Sydney Coleman (0) on Wednesday during the Tigers’ 80-45 victory at the PMAC. LSU played the 6-foot-5 Shavon Coleman significant minutes at defense into plays on the power forward last season and the offensive end.” Going against the increased Tigers’ increased size could lead to length in practice has also helped more blocks on the season. Having big guys with the abil- the backcourt players improve their finishing around ity to block shots rim, Hickey will help erase any ‘It’s all about working the said. mistakes the peand Stringer said rimeter guys make together and the backcourt playon opposing playturning plays on ers have worked on ers driving to the basket, said junior defense into plays on shooting floaters just a little higher guard Anthony the offensive end.’ in practice to avoid Hickey. the wrath of a “We feel like Jordan Hickey Mickey shot block. we have the guys LSU freshman forward That wrath could quick enough to lead to opposing stay in front of anyone,” said senior guard Andre players being hesitant to go into the Stringer. “But everyone makes lane to score points, the Gold Rush mistakes, and it’s great knowing only scored 22 points in the paint you have guys like Mickey, Johnny against the Tigers. “I think just having those guys and Jarell [Martin] to erase some of back there will keep a lot of guys out those mistakes.” Those blocked shots also lead of the lane,” Stringer said. “There’s going be to a little doubt at the back to easy points in transition. LSU scored 12 fast break of a lot of players’ minds after they points in the game against Xavier get their first shot blocked.” (N.O.), many of which came off Mickey’s blocked shots. “Whenever we get a blocked Contact Trey Labat at shot, it helps us get points,” tlabat@lsureveille.com; Hickey said. “It’s all about working together and turning plays on Twitter: @treylabat_TDR
The LSU volleyball team’s freshman middle blocker Briana Holman was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday for her dominating play against Georgia and Kentucky last week. The DeSoto, Texas, native recorded 17 kills and seven blocks in the Tigers’ five-set victory against Georgia on Friday. Five of those kills came on seven errorless swings in the fifth set on top of two blocks. Holman’s performance wasn’t
enough to propel LSU to a victory against Kentucky, but the freshman still managed to post a career-high 20 kills and a .421 hitting clip in the loss. In her inaugural season with the Tigers, Holman leads the team with 293 kills and 1.51 blocks per set. She also leads the team with a .336 hitting clip among players with more than 100 attempts on the season. Contact Mike Gegenheimer at mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @Gegs1313_TDR
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LSU freshman Briana Holman (13) attempts to block Florida freshman setter Alex Holston (3) on Nov. 1 during the Tiger’s 3-1 loss to the Gators in the PMAC.
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AP Poll
AP Rank/Team/Record 1. Kentucky
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2. Michigan State
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3. Louisville
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4. Duke
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5. Kansas
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6. Arizona
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7. Michigan
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8. Oklahoma State
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9. Syracuse
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10. Ohio State
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11. Florida
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12. North Carolina
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13. Memphis
0-0
14. Virginia Commonwealth
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15. Gonzaga
1-0
16. Wichita State
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17. Marquette
1-0
18. Oregon
1-0
19. Connecticut
1-0
20. Wisconsin
1-0
21. Notre Dame
2-0
22. New Mexico
1-0
23. Baylor
1-0
24. UCLA
1-0
25. Virginia
1-0
game since 2006, when Tyrus Thomas, Garrett Temple and Tasmin Mitchell started in the Final Four. Freshman forward Jarell Martin — the highest ranked of the freshmen coming into the season — had a shaky start against Xavier, but was able to settle in and ultimately finished with 11 points and a block. “My mindset now is to dominate and do whatever coach wants me to do,” Martin said. “I’ll do whatever I can do for my team to get the victory.” Fellow freshmen — guard Tim Quarterman and forward Jordan Mickey — will have their hands full against UMass’ two most productive players. Quarterman will be forced into duty against senior guard Chaz Williams, who scored 20 points on 5-for-5 shooting from 3-point territory in UMass’ season opening win against Boston College. Williams is a two-time First Team All-Atlantic 10 selection and the 55th first team all-conference selection in UMass school history. At 6-foot-5, Quarterman has the size advantage on a 5-foot-9
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Williams, but Williams is quicker, which can be an asset with the new hand-checking rules in college basketball. “We can always put a smaller guy on him, or they could just put a bigger guard out there for us,” Jones joked. But the big matchup is on the block. UMass’ Cady Lalanne posted a double-double in the Minuteman’s first game, with a teamleading 27-point, 12-rebound performance. Lalanne sports a 6-foot-10, 253 pound frame and will pose a challenge for LSU. The UMass big man grabbed eight offensive rebounds — part of the teams’ 20-to-9 advantage in the category — which led to 30 second-chance points on the night. Rebounding was an issue for the Tigers in the win against Xavier, giving up 21 offensive boards to the Gold Rush and losing the battle for second-chance points. “We just have to focus and keep a conscious effort to box out on every possession and finish the plays off,” Mickey said. Junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III and Mickey will be asked to do most of the heavy
lifting defensively in the early parts of the game. O’Bryant — who Jones said bulked up to around 260 pounds to start the season — is the natural matchup for Lalanne, but Mickey will play a pivotal role in slowing down the productive big man. Mickey led the team in blocks against the Gold Rush, swatting away eight shots on the night, and though he gives up two inches to Lalanne, he matches his 7-foot-3 wingspan. Mickey’s timing on his help defense could go a long way in keeping O’Bryant out of early foul trouble. With the early start to the game, the Tigers have begun practicing earlier in the day to try to prepare for the challenges of a morning matchup in a hostile environment, Jones said. “You’ve got to get your mind right the day before,” Mickey said. “You’ve actually got to prepare for games three or four days in advance, getting some sleep and staying hydrated. We’ve just got to get our bodies and minds right.” Contact Trey Labat at tlabat@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @treylabat_TDR
Other teams receiving votes: Creighton (148), Tennessee (138), Indiana (78), Iowa (54), Harvard (46), Boise State (24), Colorado (18), Villanova (14), Arizona State (11), LSU (8), Washington (8), UNLV (6), Pittsburgh (6)
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players like center Cady Lalanne and guard Chaz Williams who will give LSU’s defenders problems, especially with so many Tiger freshmen playing in their first collegiate games. That’s why the situation is perfect. The game is tough enough for LSU to come in as an underdog, but the Tigers can pull out a win if they play well enough. LSU needs the résumé-builder since the Southeastern Conference is viewed as inferior to the rest of the power conferences. The Tigers could win 12 to 14 SEC games, but if none of them are against Kentucky or Florida, they could theoretically finish the season without a single victory against a team with an RPI better than 50. Hence why LSU needs to beat UMass. If the game slips away, the schedule doesn’t hold many other opportunities to compensate for a weak SEC with a signature out-ofconference win. And without it, it will be that much easier for the selection committee to leave the Tigers out of the Big Dance. Their only other chance comes in the Old Spice Classic later this month. LSU opens up with St. Joseph’s and could get a shot at No. 8
Oklahoma State if everything breaks correctly, but if it doesn’t, the Tigers could leave the tournament still lacking a significant win. The only other game on the schedule against a power-conference team is a Dec. 18 visit to Texas Tech. The name has some cache to it, but considering the Red Raiders were picked to finish ninth out of 10 teams at the Big 12’s Media Day, it’s hard to see that being the win that puts LSU’s résumé over the top. Jones wants to re-establish LSU as a perennial tournament team. He’s convinced the local media — me included — that the program is on the rise. But this is one of the few chances he’ll have to make his case on a nationally televised stage, and he has to take advantage of it. So get out of bed and tune in for the early tip. Skip class if necessary. Significant basketball has returned to Baton Rouge for the first time in years. James Moran is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Beacon, N.Y.
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Entertainment
Sweet Studies University student opens baking company
STORY KATIE DAIGREPONT Entertainment Writer
Spanish junior Elise Abshire of Fleur d’Elise Sweets mixes icing for her homemade cupcakes Monday at her home in Baton Rouge.
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We should appreciate ‘Weird Twitter’
With the end of the semester nearing, University students are always looking for new ways to relax during the finals crunch. Spanish junior Elise Abshire has managed to take her stress reliever — baking — and turn it into a full-fledged business. “People may go run or relax outside, but for me I love to bake,” Abshire said. “It’s my way of clearing my head and relieving stress.” Abshire created her own baking company, Fleur d’Elise Sweets, about one month ago, an idea she’s always had in the back of her mind, she said. After requests to bake for bigger events became more frequent, she realized there was a potential to turn her hobby into a profit. With no professional training, Abshire said she began experimenting with baking tools she found in her pantry about five years ago. What started out as elaborate, personalized birthday gifts for her high school friends has turned into something she could have never imagined,
There are three types of people. One type is the tweet professional, with links to his or her LinkedIn account in his or her bio. Another is the casual tweeter, dropping hashtags about bad drivers and sharing Thought CataSAMANTHA BARES log articles. Entertainment The third Writer category belongs to the undefinable: Weird Twitter. “Are you over age 24? Lou Bega had already recorded and released Mambo #5 by that age. what have you done with your life you loser,” tweeted Jon Hendren (@ fart) on Dec. 10, 2012. The Weird masses, made up of anonymous Twitter prodigies like @fart and @dril, also include comedian Rob Delaney (@robdelaney) and poet Patricia Lockwood (@TriciaLockwood), who balance tweet promotions of their newest pieces, shows and books, and the off-kilter tweets that set them apart from the average celebrity tweeter. Since being discovered, Weird Twitter has been poked, prodded, analyzed and made merciless fun of. I say we just enjoy tweets that aren’t obeying a formula to get the most reads or put off just the right happy-go-lucky, yet
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Public relations class helps BR Walls Project organize fundraiser Taylor Schoen Entertainment Writer
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A new mural is painted Monday on the side of the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel parking garage in Baton Rouge as part of the BR Walls Project.
A 10-story harmonica isn’t a typical sight during a commute to work, but Baton Rouge will be unveiling a gargantuan blues-themed mural Wednesday, courtesy of the BR Walls Project. The BR Walls Project is a nonprofit organization with a goal to beautify Baton Rouge while also bringing more business to the city. As the group’s mission statement reads: “commerce creates art creates commerce.” BR Walls Project has produced numerous murals around the area,
such as one of renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on Blend wine bar’s downtown building. Other projects include “Baton Rouge Blues” on the corner of Government Street and South Acadian Thruway, which includes blues greats such as Slim Harpo and Jackie Neal. This time, BR Walls Project has teamed up with University students to create its latest endeavor: “Harmonizing the Arts.” Mass communication senior Courtney Ray is in a capstone public relations class in which students gain real-world experience by working closely with local non-profit organizations. Ray explained part of the
course curriculum is to organize an event for the non-profit, thus “Harmonizing the Arts” began. “In the beginning of the semester, our professor organized three clients for our class, and they came to our class and presented a pitch basically saying this is what we would need from a public relations agency,” Ray said. “For some reason BR Walls stood out to me. It was something visually attractive, creative and fun, and it really offers a lot of opportunities to Baton Rouge.“ Ray said “Harmonizing the Arts” is centered around BRWP’s BR WALLS, see page 11
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Magician to combine tricks, music in show Adam Trent to perform Wednesday Rob Kitchen Entertainment Writer
There is no doubt there is magic in an excellent performance, but Adam Trent will literally bring magic to the Union Theater on Wednesday. Billed by a University news release as “Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfield,” Trent began the evolution of his current show with his love of Michael Jackson’s music and performance and Copperfield’s magic. “Growing up, I would split my time between music and magic,” Trent said. “At one point, I realized, ‘Why don’t I just combine these two together?’ That’s where the premise of a magic show mixed with a concert came from.” During his act, Trent blends a musical performance with magic and other illusions, performing familiar songs with songs that he wrote himself. “It really comes down to what fits best with the magic,” Trent said. “In the instances where I use my own songs, it’s been for acts where I couldn’t find a song that really fit it and did what I wanted to do with it. I got to a point where I said, ‘You know what? I know exactly what I want for this, but I can’t find it, so why don’t we create a new one?’” But Trent didn’t find success overnight or have it handed to him. He started his career by performing in his hometown in Colorado, with frequent television appearances. After
finishing college, he toured and played comedy clubs, college campuses and cruise lines. He also was the opening act for Alonzo Bodden in 2008, winner of the TV show “Last Comic Standing.” In 2010, he played more than 250 shows in 19 countries. After gaining exposure and notoriety, Trent had a big break nationally with an appearance on the Disney Channel in 2012. “I did a guest star appearance on the Disney Channel as myself which was cool that they didn’t give me a character,” Trent said. “It was obviously a big break. It definitely gave me a lot of exposure, and it definitely changed the trajectory of my career.” However, the Disney Channel isn’t the biggest break Trent has had on his career as a rising star. He also performed on a couple of different television networks in France and has an upcoming performance in Australia in December. Those who attend the show Wednesday can expect a lot from Trent. He will be performing a collection of cover songs as well as original material. Trent said he hopes everyone can find something in the performance. “This is a show for magic lovers and non-magic lovers alike,” Trent said. “There’s so many different elements in this. It has something for everyone in it.” Trent will be performing at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Union Theater. Tickets are free with an LSU ID
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professional attitude. From watching their antics firsthand, rather than taking the word of Buzzfeed or a pretentious blogger who thinks he stumbled upon something outrageous, Weird Twitter isn’t just weird. It is also Profound Twitter, Poetic Twitter and Hilarious Twitter. As a writer and occasional tweeter, I look at how they play with form, turning those 140 characters into a poem or a miniature screenplay or a nonsensical soundbyte. It’s incredible what you can find, even if it is disconcerting and laughable at face value. On Nov. 6, 2013, Kimmy (@ aRealLiveGhost) tweeted: “keep your hot panini and your chipotle mayo. I only eat sandwiches that taste like they’re asleep.” As a seeker of meaning in the endless flood of images and flack that is the Internet, I find more accurate and original social commentary in this subset than in the rest of the social network. Their popular references are on-point. Their stereotype usage and their sense of the absurd leaves me feeling better about the state of things than ever before. And college students could learn a thing or two from the most well-known of Weird Tweeters, those who go by their real names, like the aforementioned Delaney and Lockwood. Delaney, as a comedian, can get away with more than other celebrities, but Lockwood’s account balances regular self-promotion and the kind of fun every professional on the site is too scared to have. Her mocking sext tweets, beginning right after then-Congressman Anthony Weiner’s sex scandal, should be taught in high schools to teach them not to take their love lives so seriously. I look to these accounts whenever find myself taking social media too seriously, and my state of mind is better for it. Samantha Bares is a 20-year-old English junior from Erath, La.
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she said. “I was bad at buying gifts, so I’d try to make sweets that represented my friends’ personalities,” Abshire said. “It’s been really cool to see it kind of come from just bringing cakes to friends at school to people really supporting me and baking for big events.” The support from her family and friends has truly helped Abshire get to where she is today, she said. Abshire also credits her strong faith for helping her to achieve so much in such a short amount of time. “I guess God has given me these talents that I’ve just been trying to use to make other people’s events better,” Abshire said. Fleur d’Elise Sweets has received a strong response so far with nearly 600 likes on its Facebook page. Abshire said she’s currently busier than ever, working to expand her business by donating cake certificates to the Pro Vita March for Life Benefit Dinner Thursday and working on a LivingSocial deal for the Christmas break. Abshire works hard to make her sweets taste as good as they look, something she’s proud of. She credits her success to the fact that she avoids using fondant, a sugary, edible substance that’s easier to work with but doesn’t taste nearly as good as real icing, she said. “I like my cakes to taste good and look good and make people happy,” she said. From helping her friends
with their senior projects to baking a birthday cake for a friend’s dad, Abshire said her connections in Baton Rouge and at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church have helped her company to grow in a short amount of time. Her apartment’s landlord even knows about Abshire’s passion for baking, offering to replace her old oven for a better one. “My place has a little window in the kitchen,” Abshire said, “so the landlord keeps joking, saying that she’s going to sit and watch me bake and wait by the window for things to be ready.”
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Spanish junior Elise Abshire, owner of Fleur d’Elise Sweets, puts cream cheese icing on her pumpkin muffins Monday at her home in Baton Rouge.
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newest and largest mural, “Blues Harp” by Robert Dafford. Dafford is a Lafayette-raised artist who is especially proactive about revitalizing and merging the Baton Rouge art and music scenes, according to Ray. “For the past 40 years, he has done over 400 murals across the world,” Ray said. “He’s recently wanted to bring the music scene and art scene to Baton Rouge. And he’s extremely devoted to reviving the blues scene in Baton Rouge.” The mural will be unveiled around noon Wednesday with the “Harmonizing the Arts” event following that evening. Ray said the event will consist of live music by local blues musician and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Kenny Acosta. There will also be live painting
and a variety of items up for auction. She said some of the items include massage packages, a New Orleans Saints football signed by Drew Brees, photography, paintings, gift baskets from local businesses and a skirt from local designer Ella Rose. “Our generation is all about wanting to help the community and make a better impact,” Ray said. “I just think it adds a lot of opportunity and it really brings awareness to an organization that is fun, artistic and allows a lot of opportunities for local artists to get involved.” “Harmonizing the Arts” begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the atrium of the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel. The event is open to the public.
Contact Taylor Schoen at tschoen@lsureveille.com
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Students should follow Mike’s grateful, Buddhist mindset THE HIPPIE DICTATOR Alix Landriault Columnist Of all the classes I’ve taken at LSU, Buddhist Psychology is probably the most interesting. Over the course of this semester I’ve realized one aspect of the Buddhist mindset that could be readily adopted by a person of any religious or philosophical creed, and coincidentally, I see our furry mascot naturally apply a version of this in his everyday life — the art of appreciation. The applicability of this trait lies in how one understands the present moment. Take a look at Mike’s life. In the wild, he would be roaming a territory of 20 to 40 square miles. In captivity, Mike has plenty of time to not mark a large territory, not ambush animals and
not use November to seek out tigresses. He survives the tiny habitat he has paced over an infinite number of times, which promises him little variance in his day-today life. Interestingly enough, Mike doesn’t appear to suffer from boredom. In fact, he seems to appreciate what simple moments he does experience. The look on his face as he naps in the sunlight is of pure contentment. When it rains, he leaves his mouth open to take in the cool humidity, and proceeds to grapple with his purple ball in the pool. Often, he plays with people on the other side of his glass, despite his inability to make physical contact with them. Like any cat, he is curious about the minute oddities that occur in his area and becomes intense when investigating them. Recognition of the occurrences in individual moments is a fundamental part of Buddhism.
Because Buddhists view the universe as a continuous stream of processes, a veteran practitioner makes a mental note when they are in the process of walking, when they wash the dishes, when they drink tea, etc. The Buddhist takes a step back when they notice the feeling of jealousy or merriment arising and acknowledge the existence of the feeling. I find the combination of these mentalities, where one recognizes the intricacies of moments and attributes pleasure to the recognition, quite eye-opening. Such a moment occurs when you wake up to morning sunlight softly streaming through the window and take time to enjoy the subtle warmth of your sheets. It occurs when you strategically pour the perfect amount of dining hall waffle mix into a measuring cup. It occurs when you walk between classes, and the wind carries a sweet chill that invigorates
your body and mind. It is possible for people to feel this alive every day, and the world would be better off for it. Rather than the tragedies of life forcing a person into their own cage, one could still appreciate a lungful of air. Instead of focusing solely on gaining for one’s own sake, one can work with others to help benefit many, and thereby indirectly oneself. Appreciation is a powerful player in this world. Citizens of Denmark, the happiest nation in the world according to the 2013 World Happiness Report, are ranked at the top because of how grateful they are of what little they have. Foreign enemies have taken so much from the country in the past few centuries that citizens value the financial security they receive from their government, which is paid for by their high tax rates. The U.S. barely competes with its rating of 17.
I see great potential for making this rank rise. While there will always be aspects of our communities and government systems to gripe about, we have a great amount of liberty when it comes to deciding our life paths — this is both the price and reward of living in a democratic republic. The recognition and valuing of even the seconds in our life can only do good for this country, and I’d like to see my peers follow Mike’s suit to live fuller, happier lives. Alix Landriault is a 21-year-old mass communication junior from Natchitoches, La.
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Students should base purchase behavior on FRA SHARE THE WEALTH Jay Meyers Columnist The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October jobs report, which was surprisingly strong in spite of October’s government shutdown, is probably going to refuel speculation about when the Federal Reserve plans the so-called “taper” — a slowing of the pace at which it buys long-term assets. Now, this news likely produced one of two reactions from you. Either a gaping yawn signaling indifference, or a scratch-ofthe-head indicating your confusion. While I’ll admit following the goings-on of our nation’s central bank can get a tad dry — and complex — having a basic understanding regarding the implications of the Fed’s policy behavior can be helpful. Why? For one, the Fed plays a direct role in impacting University student’s day-to-day economic well-being. Think along the lines of money supply, interest rates and inflation.
Founded in 1913, the Fed typically takes responsibility for our nation’s short-term economic goals by influencing the direction of interest rates to control our money supply. In other words, the Fed is in charge of promoting the goals of stable prices and maximum employment. Say, for instance, the economy goes into a recession, as it did in 2008-10, with unemployment rising beyond an acceptable level. How would the Fed react?
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When our economy is experiencing slow growth, the Fed buys government securities, which increases the money supply. For those who haven’t taken an economics course, the money supply is basically the total money in circulation in a country. These purchases, in turn, lower interest rates, which spur economic development and normally cause inflation to rise. The opposite occurs when the Fed sells government securities. It should make sense why
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lower interest rates — the cost of borrowing — help create positive economic activity. Firms are more likely to build new factories and hire workers when they can do so cheaply. This logic follows similarly to those looking to purchase a home or a car. When the Fed signals it is looking to increase the money supply and lower interest rates, now is the time to buy, because locking in a mortgage or auto loan at 3 percent compared to one at 5 percent can potentially save you thousands of dollars on the cost of the asset. Lately, however, as we’ve seen our economy recover from the Great Recession, the Fed has signaled that it will be taking the opposite course of action. Indeed, this is where the previously-mentioned taper-talk comes into play. With interest rates still at rock bottom levels since 2009 and an economy beginning to heat up, the Fed is worried that inflation will increase beyond undesirable levels. As a result, the Fed is contemplating a time frame for a massive sell-off of government securities, thereby decreasing the money supply. Consequently, this sell-off
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will raise interest rates, slowing the economy down a bit, to stabilize the expected rise in inflation. How should University students take the Fed’s new emphasis on combatting inflation? If you’re planning on buying a car or taking out a mortgage on a new home, do it now, because any long-term investment that requires interest financing is about to become a lot more expensive if the Fed proceeds with tapering. On the other hand, with inflation edging lower, students’ purchasing power will increase, so we will be able to afford a larger basket of goods and services. So, as you can see, learning the basic terminology of a central bank can pay huge dividends, if you can align your purchase behavior with Fed action. Watch out, Tigerland, our wallets may just be getting a little bigger. Jay Meyers is a 20-yearold economics junior from Shreveport.
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University needs to expand foreign recruitment NEUTRAL GROUND Eli Haddow Columnist It may be surprising to hear, but state governments around the country are ahead of the curve in at least one facet of higher education. As foreign enrollment in American schools rapidly increases, our state universities are the primary recipients of the cash cows that are flowing into the United States seeking higher education. A report from the Institute of International Education points out that a record number of foreign students are coming to America to attend college. They account for 3.9 percent of the student population. This coincides with decreasing enrollment in private institutions in the wake of the Great Recession, presenting state schools like LSU the opportunity to swoop in and woo the foreign students who are willing to pay full price for their education. In September, international student Rachel Roy lambasted the University’s policies in a letter to the editor. She brought up solid points that we are wanting
when it comes to scholarships and housing to accommodate our foreign students. LSU needs to embrace the burgeoning population and expand it by giving students opportunities they may not find at other schools. The payoff will be worth it. Here’s why: International students account for a $24 billion bump to the economy, and 70 percent of these students attend only 200 colleges and universities in the country, according to The Wall Street Journal. Of the top 25, 18 are public universities. This makes sense considering that these students often pay full price, and state schools typically have lower tuition than private ones. It should be this University’s mission to recruit foreign students and pump their money into our floundering state treasury. We just need to follow the lead of schools like the University of Southern California and Purdue University, two large public schools that rank among the top four in luring foreign talent. Even Northern State University in South Dakota — with a meager enrollment of 3,300 — capitalizes on this trend by sending staff to foreign countries and expanding free
application periods. In the modern university system, it has become the survival of the fittest. America’s colleges are clambering to cash in on the near record graduation rates from U.S. high schools. However, these rates peaked in 2011 and are expected to drop or remain steady until 2024. This poses major problems for smaller, private universities that have already been hit hard by the recession. They suffer from higher tuition and low endowments, not to mention a 10 percent drop in freshman enrollment between 2010 and 2012, in more than a quarter of private schools. This means they have to cut staff and in some cases, consider options like mergers, to simply stay afloat. Sucks for them. The fortunate news is that while LSU has seen drastic cutbacks in the past few years, we are in a position to aggressively expand enrollment to a demographic that is more than happy to pay out-of-state tuition on top of extra international fees. That is, if we offer some concessions. As a beneficiary of TOPS, I believe that it is a state’s duty to provide higher education for its highest achieving citizens. By expanding foreign enrollment, we will also be expanding
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Elizabeth Zavala, international studies senior (left), and Ryan Balsamo, physical geography senior (right), study Italian in Prescott Hall on Nov. 16, 2009.
the state’s ability to provide this necessity. For heaven’s sake, if foreign students from China, India and South Korea are willing to travel to South Dakota and pay $15,000, how hard could it be to lure them to the warm, lush environment of our illustrious Tigers? It is a dog-eat-dog world when it comes to higher education across the country, and while some universities wither away, we need to embrace globalization
and rush to the forefront of foreign student proliferation. It’s time to cash in, this school deserves it. Eli Haddow is a 20-year-old English and history junior from New Orleans.
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Remedial classes should be offered in Louisiana 4-years 600 WORDS OF SOMMERS Annette Sommers Columnist Louisiana’s state government is debating whether or not to allow remedial or developmental courses in four-year schools. Almost every outcome of this addition would be beneficial for the student body. So what’s the hold up? The one-year study on remedial college courses, conducted by the state Board of Regents, has been extended an extra one to two years. Finalizing this act should be a high priority. Adding in remedial, also called developmental, classes would speed up the time it takes students to obtain a degree. It would give students who need extra help the support they need while keeping them on track to graduation. Too many students have fallen behind in classes because they were ill-equipped to handle the college coursework. It’s no secret that Louisiana education is the Dory of the “Finding Nemo” crew, trailing behind other states like Ohio that offer remedial courses, which have since seen their graduation rates increase.
It’s time to correct what our students are paying for. Sixty percent of incoming freshmen nationwide are unprepared for college in multiple subject areas, according to Hunter Boylan, director of the National Center for Developmental Education. The logical approach would be to start at the bottom and work our way up, improving lower education to combat the need for remedial college courses in the first place. But with state government leading the way, we are going to fight this as backward as we possibly can. With that in mind, we are starting from the top and trying to solve the problem from there. Although puzzling, this tactic could temporarily be a quick solution to many problems college students are facing. College is slowly becoming a five-year endeavor. LSU’s six-year graduation rate reached a new peak in 2012 at 66.7 percent, according to the Southern Regional Education Board. That’s a positive number considering everyone that is motivated enough to stay in school and get a degree, but it shouldn’t take six years to accomplish that. Remedial courses could help speed things up because they
would aid students who would otherwise be destined to waste money on an overpriced education and an extra one or two years sitting in lecture halls. “The less time they [students] spend in college, the better their completion rate. We need to accelerate the education process,”
said Jim Purcell, state commissioner of higher education Purcell understands that keeping students in college longer accomplishes nothing but student debt and deteriorated motivation. Plus, the less time students spend in college, the more time
we can spend as functional members of society with — hopefully — big-kid jobs. This could be a win-win on all sides of the equation. But the issue is that universities want to keep their hardearned, interest-ridden student loans, and they want them for as long as possible. I’d like to see the poor fellow who tries to convince those in charge of approving the remedial courses to release their grip on student wallets. Our state is on the right track to pave an easier success route for students. I want to give a pat on the head to whoever is responsible for taking these necessary steps to improve higher education in Louisiana. With that out of the way, we can begin tackling public education problems. But we can battle that one out when the time comes. Annette Sommers is an 18-yearold mass communication sophomore from Dublin, Calif.
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Louisiana colleges should offer remedial classes to help students who aren’t prepared for college.
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Help Wanted, Portobello’s Bocage looking for kitchen team, apply 2-4pm (225)-923-3222 ________________________
ICEHOUSE is hiring experienced Bartenders, Servers, and Kitchen staff. 14111 Airline Hwy, call Carroll 225-933-1601 ________________________ NANNY NEEDED for 3 children ages 14, 9 and 6 for some after school watching, occasional weekend and rarely overnight when parents are working out of town. Must be reliable, caring, dependable, patient and kind. Call Michelle 225-202-7983. ________________________ Part time Counter clerk needed Welsh’s Cleaners 4469 Perkins rd. @ College dr. Great for students flexible hours 15-20 hours/week. Apply in person ________________________ Receptionist and kennel worker positions open at a small animal hospital. Please apply in person at 1302 Perkins Road. ________________________ NANNY NEEDED for 2 children ages 3 and 5. Full-time position M-F 8-5. Willing to take two part-time applicants. Must be reliable, caring and patient. Interest/background in childhood education encouraged. Call Casey 225-301-3276. ________________________ Outside sales in an innovative industry. Flexible schedule and incredible compensation. Email travism1@bellsouth.net for more information. ________________________ Busy Physical Therapy clinic seeking part-time technicians in Baton Rouge office. Resumes to: hr@brortho.com. ________________________ Electrical Motor Shop Now Hiring! Seeking self motivated and trainable individuals. Apply at IEMS 8920 Buzbee Drive Baton Rouge 70809 ________________________
Now Hiring Seasonal Sales Associates! Work Where You Love to Shop! Apply in person at: The Royal Standard 16016 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA ________________________ Small Childcare Center Hiring Two Year Old Class Afternoon Teacher. Must be energetic, hard working, and nurturing. 2:305:30 M-F. email resume to holly. morris@countrydayschoolbr. com ________________________ WORK WITH KIDS! Learning center hiring ASSISTANTS with A+ work ethics and attitudes. Must be available Tuesday/ Thursday, 3-7pm. GREAT JOB, ABOVE AVERAGE HOURLY PAY. Text for information: 225.916.4844 ________________________ Math Tutors Needed Mathnasium is hiring instructors at both area locations. Must love math, love kids, and have strong math skills through high-school Algebra 2. Flexible schedule of 10-20 hours per week. $12/hr after training. Contact ascension@ mathnasium.com or 744-0005 ________________________ RELIABLE SUPERSTARS NEEDED! The Baton Rouge Country Club is looking to hire all positions part-time and full-time are available. Please apply in person at 8551 Jefferson Hwy. ________________________ Wanted: MALE Kinesiology student to be a companion for 36 year old male with Downs syndrome -- health club and other activities. 15 / 20 hrs. a week, afternoon and evenings. 225-921-4568 ________________________ PARKVIEW BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Teachers needed 3-6pm M-F Email resume to parkviewbps@
gmail.com ________________________ Personal Trainer needed BR Country Club. Part time or full time. Hourly wage + commission. Email resume: fitness@batonrougecc.org ________________________ Lawn Service hiring part time or full time employee starting in November. Experience a plus. Must have good driving record and good work ethic. Call 225-226-0126 or email mchollawn@gmail.com ________________________ BUSSERS, COOKS AND HOSTESS WANTED at Ruth’s Chris Steak House 4836 Constitution Ave Please come fill out an application Monday-Friday between 2pm-4pm ________________________ Looking for students wanting to pay for tuition, make $2K-$5K or more a semester. Will train, advancement opportunities (225)296-4901 or (877) 760-2143 ________________________
YMCA Office Assistant, part-time, 10-15 hrs. per week, Monday Friday, flexible schedule. Computer knowledge, filing, assist with Payroll and A/P. Apply in person and ask for Zee or send resume’ to: YMCA ATTN: CFO 350 South Foster Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 ________________________ Landscape and Lawn Maintenance help needed. Please send resume and avaiability to jojohn@bellsouth.net.v ________________________ DEREK CHANG’S KOTO NOW HIRING SERVER POSITIONS. NO EXP NECESSARY, WILL TRAIN. APPLY IN PERSON NO CALLS. 2562 CITIPLACE CT. ________________________
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Nanny needed 8-2 T/Th for 11 month old boy while mother works in home. Close to campus. References and experience with infants required. Email erinjacksonwalker@gmail.com. ________________________ Behavioral Intervention Group is looking for energetic people to provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children who have been diagnosed with autism and/or other developmental disabilities. Benefits, flexible hours, and a fun working environment. Experience with children preferred. Email resume to admin@big-br.com ________________________ Construction Management Intern Needed With Rotolo’s Pizzeria. Gain the experience opening new stores, ground up construction, work with architect and contractor, and conduct site visits. Email resumes at christina. bourg@rotolos.com
ROOMMATE WANTED. Male or female. No pets. The Gates at Brightside. Cable, internet, electricity included. $580. 337.802.6936. 6 month lease ________________________ Need Roommate male or female! Free rent until end of Oct! Southgate Towers, close to everything. Garden view 2 bedroom indoor laundry granite kitchen, nice. Covered parking, pool, gated. Call now 916-990-5057 or stephanie. haley@remax.net rent negotiable with application! Hurry , vacancy low. EASY LUXURY living. $699k +util. own nice bedroom and bath /views. ________________________ Nov-free Share 2BR/1B townhome, gated community, block off campus. Lease ends in July. $325 Deposit $400 rent + electric. 225328-8194
Gated community right off LSU bus route. W/D included in some units. We offer 1,2, and 3 bed homes. Newly renovated wood floor with crown molding. Call today to view your new home. STUDENT DISCOUNT 225-615-8521 ________________________ 2 Bed/2 Bath Condo for rent. Corner of Burbank and Meadow Bend Dr. Meadow Bend Crossing Complex. Washer and dryer included,gated and security system ready. Call 225-936-5412 for details. ________________________
Seeking female roommate for six-month lease of one room (Jan. – July) in three-bedroom house. Ten minutes from campus off of Staring Lane. $530 per month. Includes washer/dryer, gas, electricity, grass cutting fees, etc. Twocar garage, quiet neighborhood, working fireplace, and courtyard. No pets. Call 504-343-8093 for more info. ________________________ 4 bedroom 2 Bathrooms washer/dyer yard service provided 225-928-9384 gm.properties@yahoo.com ________________________ 2 BR Apt near LSU. $550/month. Call 225-278-6622, 225-278-6621. ________________________ Master bedroom available in 2BD/2BTH condo in Brooke Hollow. Located on bus route. Rent $498 plus utilities. Move in early December! Call 985-516-9372 or
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Check out lsureveille.com to read about the dos and don’ts of short haircuts as a blogger shears her locks on The Cat’s Particulars. email slessa2@lsu.edu ________________________ Now Accepting Deposits for Summer/Fall 2014! Lake Beau Pre Townhomes, Arlington Trace & Summer Grove Condos. 2 & 3 bedroom units available. 225-767-2227 www.deanrealestate.net
One bedroom available at U Club Cottages. Email sbarbe5@ lsu.edu. ________________________ Looking for someone who enjoys going to pizzerias like Mellow! In need of a trivia partner on Wednesdays. Also I’ll need a ride, preferably trucks because they make me feel safe and warm. Please call ASAP so we can start practicing some questions. 504231-7270 ________________________ I need more friends to talk about SNK with. Among other things, like cats and music, etc. :D Emmvee93@gmail.com
WISDOM TOOTH PAIN? Extended weekday and weekend hours available for extractions. (225)766-6100 www.gardnerwadedds.com. Isn’t LSU a smoke-free campus?!
I’m so tired of walking behind people who are smoking and having to breathe in that nasty smell when I should be filling my pink, healthy lungs with fabulous fall air. Smokers, you suck.
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and demographic profile of the state, employment trends within each region, in and out migration in each region and current and projected availability of housing stock, Heidelberg said. “This engagement effort will go beyond questions of housing in order to assess, for example, how a community is connected to food markets, what transportation options are available to residents, access to parks and recreation and the ability of aging populations to stay in their homes,” Heidelberg said in a news release last week. LHC approached the University about the potential research grant, and Heidelberg said LSU’s proposal offered a more
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Beyt said one of the biggest benefits of going on the GREEN Program trip was being pushed outside of his comfort zone. “It’s almost impossible to count the ways the program benefits students that get the opportunity to experience GREEN,” Beyt said. “You’re going to be in another country with a bunch of people you’ve never met before, learning about things you never knew existed. How’s that for broadening your horizons?” Beyt said while on the GREEN Program in Costa Rica, he worked on a documentary about a sugar mill that produced sugar, ethanol, alcohol, energy for the grid and other products. He also served as a counselor on the program, traveling with students on tours of power plants and rain forests and occasionally taught Spanish. As far as getting into the program, Beyt said being a student at LSU, the number one school of landscape architecture in the country, may have given him a boost.
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comprehensive consideration of how to investigate questions about community development. “The LHC appreciated our vision for engaging communities directly, rather than relying exclusively upon measures from aggregate data sets,” Heidelberg said. A major component of the grant is to develop a process for better understanding need in communities by engaging residents, he added. Additionally, research will focus on community engagement as a method for enhancing the understanding of housing and related community needs within the state, according to Heidelberg. He said housing assessments are vital in order to design federal and state housing policies; to have
the most effective policies, it’s important that the residents of each community have the opportunity to help define and determine those. “This is also an opportunity for LSU and LHC to develop a longterm relationship that assists LHC to use their available resources for promoting affordable housing and developing safe, sustainable communities,” Heidelberg said. The research team consists of Heidelberg, university alumnus and co-investigator James Richardson and three research positions. The LSUPAI is scheduled to issue its first of five years’ worth of reports June 30, 2014.
Robyn Jones, who graduated from LSU in August, participated in The GREEN Program’s Iceland pilot program. “Once I was accepted to the program, the GREEN team was very active in helping me prepare for the trip, find funding and scholarships,” Jones said. She added that the program offers hands-on experiential learning in a fast-paced environment alongside the renewable energy industry’s top researchers and professionals. “The program culminates with the presentation of a capstone design project pitch, similar to the design projects many LSU students complete in their last year,” Jones said. Jones said the program is open to every major and every student will find invaluable experience in Iceland and Costa Rica. “Since my return from Iceland, every company I’ve interviewed with has specifically asked me about my time on the GREEN Program,” Jones said. “Even in the southern U.S., a heavily oil and gas dominated energy sector, this
renewable energy program is turning heads.” While in Iceland, Jones took part in planting vegetables with locals in a famous eco-village, as well as spending hours combing “over, under and through” geothermal, hydroelectric, and wind power plants with industry professionals. “We hiked over glaciers, snorkeled in between tectonic plates, camped beside natural hot springs, climbed through lava caves, hiked through volcanic valleys and walked underneath waterfalls,” Jones said. The GREEN Program’s informational session will be today at 5 p.m. in 2301 Patrick F. Taylor Hall.
fewer people are labeling themselves as a Democrat or a Republican, and the parties are becoming weaker. “I have confidence the system will work itself out,” Miller said. But Miller said not everything does, and that’s why people need to take a stand and make a difference, even if it is as simple as voting. Miller and Sarpalius said part of the broken political system is due to lack of leadership, which is where making a stand comes into play. There are “good government ideas but bad governing,” Miller and Sarpalius said. Miller and Sarpalius said many people could help the government by being in office, but people are too scared to run because of something they did in the past that could place them in a negative light. Students and others should not be scared to get involved because of their past, Miller said. Miller and Sarpalius urged students to get involved, with internships being the best way. Have high expectations, Miller said, but know that it may take a while. Sarpalius said students should learn from the bottom up, get involved because “you may learn it’s not for you” and that once involved, get surrounded by capable staff.
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