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Tuesday, December 3, 2013 • Volume 118, Issue 66

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Faculty pay raises reflect SCIENCE Position 18 percent focus on certain disciplines ENGINEERING filled after received

STORY FERNANDA ZAMUDIO-SUAREZ Staff Writer

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series looking at the University’s recent faculty salary raises.

Following nearly five years of stagnant faculty salaries, LSU President F. King Alexander initiated a merit increase of up to 4 percent in July, and the increases reflect the University’s emphasis on business

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and STEM disciplines.

While on average most departments saw a 4 percent increase, the disciplines that netted the largest share of the total dollar amount were those that had previously earned larger paychecks.

Higher income employees received a larger share of the salary increase money compared to the percent of the total workforce at the

national and search BUSINESS received

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DATA JARED KENDALL University they makeup. Employees making at least $90,000 make up 8 percent of the workforce, but received 10 percent of the total raise.

Given the total amount of increases doled out, about 18 percent of the total salary increases went to faculty and staff working in the science field, while those employees in business received nearly 9 percent PAY RAISES, see page 15

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BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY

Festival of Lights promises Christmas fun on Friday Alexis Rebennack Staff Writer

The North Pole is migrating Friday to downtown Baton Rouge for the winter where residents can expect to see some new stocking stuffers at the annual Festival of Lights.

At the event hosted by the Downtown Development District, residents will have the opportunity to be transported to a winter wonderland of Christmas festivities, some old and some new.

The Festival of Lights will run from 4-9 p.m. at North Boulevard Town Square and will feature live bands, Christmas movie screenings and more.

This year, the event will feature two new traditions said Gabriel Vicknair, assistant executive director of the Downtown Development District.

“Normally, we have a snow village with real snow. Well, this year we’ve done a different take and decided to offer snow sledding down the hill in Repentance Park,” Vicknair said.

Desiree Robertson Contributing Writer

After a holding a national search, Residential Life chose Catherine David to fill the recently vacated associate director of communication and development position.

Before receiving her new position, David was first hired as ResLife’s communications coordinator five years ago. She was promoted to assistant director of communications in December 2011 and worked under the pervious Associate Director of Communication and Development Jay High, David said.

High decided to leave after receiving a job offer from a local church, said ResLife Executive Director Steve Waller. High’s last day at the University was Nov. 15.

RESLIFE, see page 15

O CHRISTMAS TREE

Repentance Park, located between Baton Rouge City Hall and The Louisiana Art and Science Museum, will transform into a giant snow mound, where people of all ages can grab a free sled, provided by the Downtown Development District, and slide down six tons of real snow.

“We will also have a street

See a list of upcoming holiday events, p. 11 FESTIVAL, see page 15

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Christmas trees rest on display for sale Monday near the Renewable Natural Resources building.

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INTERNATIONAL Bird steals rangers’ camera Australia, records its 70-mile journey SYDNEY (AP) — A brazen bird snatched a video camera that was recording crocodiles in northwest Australia and captured fascinating footage of its 110-kilometer (70mile) journey across the country’s remote landscape.

Wildlife rangers in Western Australia’s Kimberly region released video on Monday that reveals the sea eagle’s caper. The bird’s flapping wings can be seen as it grabs the device and takes off, and the eagle later poses for a selfie, poking its face into the camera lens.

United Nations to fly five drones over eastern Congo occupied by militia KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A new fleet of drones will make their maiden voyage this week in Congo’s troubled east, where one rebel group was recently disarmed, but many more continue to occupy the area’s thick jungles.

United Nations peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous said the five drones will be “an essential tool” in the peacekeeping mission’s military plan. Now that the M23 rebel group has been defeated, he said the U.N. needs to turn its attention to other militias operating in eastern Congo.

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An eagle pecks at a camera it stole from along a river in the Kimberly region, Western Australia in a video taken May 29.

President and citizens march to protest rape in West African country MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and thousands of citizens marched through the main streets of Monrovia Monday to denounce rape which has remained a problem in the West African country since the civil war ended 10 years ago.

Sirleaf, dressed in a purple suit, told the Associated Press as she marched that she and others were “marching for a purpose, to stop violence against women. We are marching for a cause.”

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NATIONAL

STATE/LOCAL

Metro-North found to be going too fast at curve before wreck, 4 dead

Retrial opens for ex-officer in Katrina shooting death outside mall

YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — A commuter train that derailed over the weekend, killing four passengers, was hurtling at 82 mph as it entered a 30 mph curve, a federal investigator said Monday. But whether the wreck was the result of human error or mechanical trouble was unclear, he said.

Rail experts said the tragedy might have been prevented if Metro-North Railroad had installed automated crash-avoidance technology that safety authorities have been urging for decades.

Area of Walker car crash known for street racing, speed factor in death

Sister: Deadly shooting was over ’Bama loss, victim not upset enough

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the second time in three years, a federal jury is set to hear the Justice Department’s case against a former New Orleans police officer who shot and killed a man outside a strip mall in Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath.

Jury selection for David Warren’s retrial is scheduled to start Monday in New Orleans.

Warren was convicted in 2010 of manslaughter in the death of 31-year-old Henry Glover, whose body was burned in a car by a different officer.

Warren was serving a prison sentence of nearly 26 years when a federal appeals court overturned his convictions.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A woman charged with killing a fellow Alabama fan after the end of last weekend’s Iron Bowl football game was angry that the victim and others didn’t seem upset over the Crimson Tide’s loss to archrival Auburn, said the sister of the slain woman.

Adrian Laroze Briskey, 28, was charged Monday with murder in the killing of 36-year-old Michelle Shepherd.

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Louisiana Tech says the Federal Aviation Administration has given its aviation department authority to certify professional aviation graduates as airline transport pilots with as little as 1,000 flight hours, compared to 1,500 needed for the general public.

Department head Gary Odom says that will help graduates get jobs and seniority more quickly, ultimately bringing them higher salaries and better flight schedules.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The neighborhood where “Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker died in a one-car crash is known to attract street racers, according to law enforcement officials.

Walker and his friend and fellow fast-car enthusiast Roger Rodas died Saturday when the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT they were traveling in smashed into a light pole and tree, then burst into flames.

There is no evidence they were racing another car, investigators said Monday, though speed was a factor.

MARK LENNIHAN / The Associated Press

Cranes salvage the last car Monday from a train derailment in the Bronx section of New York. The derailment left four dead and more than 60 others injured.

Louisiana Tech aviation program gets FAA OK to certify grads as pilots

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013 CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS Two juveniles arrested for felony theft of bicycle near Middleton Around 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 25, LSU Police Department officers responded to a stolen bicycle near Middleton Library.

Through investigation, officers identified two juvenile suspects aged 12 and 14. Officers located them just north of campus on Highland Road, according to LSUPD spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde.

Both juveniles were apprehended and the bicycle was recovered, Lalonde said. The two boys were transported back to the LSU Police Department where a parent was contacted, he said.

They were released to their parents with charges of felony theft of a bicycle.

Man unaffiliated with University arrested for felony theft of bicycle At 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 27, LSUPD officers responded to the theft of a bicycle in the area of Middleton Library.

Upon investigation, officers were able to identify the suspect as Woodrow Wisham, 43, of 386 West Garfield St. Officers located Wisham just north of campus, Lalonde said.

Wisham was placed under arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for felony theft.

The recent surge in bike theft arrests follows the recent funding

by Student Government of a bait bike program passed at the end of October. The bait bike program was implemented by SG to help curb a recent spike in bike thefts on campus.

Woman unaffiliated with University arrested for numerous charges At 3:50 p.m. on Nov. 29, LSUPD officers responded to a report of an assault in the South Stadium parking lot. Witnesses pointed out a suspect who officers later identified as Leah Linette Daigle, 31, of 4023 Fleet Drive.

Lalonde said officers witnessed Daigle attempting to leave the area and ordered her to return, but she continued to walk away.

Officers approached Daigle and she pushed one of them in the chest, Lalonde said.

Officers restrained Daigle and discovered she was in possession of a knife, which witnesses said Daigle displayed after she was asked to leave their tailgate, Lalonde said.

She was arrested for assault, disturbing the peace by intoxication and resisting an officer. She was booked into EBR Parish Prison.

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TECHNOLOGY

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New CCT director search underway Renee Barrow Contributing Writer

Big changes are coming to the University’s Center for Computation and Technology with the search for a new director underway.

Current CCT Director Joel Tohline will retire at the end of this semester after serving the University for 31 years and being director for two terms.

In spring 2013, Executive Vice President and Provost Stuart Bell put together a search committee for the opening position.

“The search was nationally advertised and three finalists will be interviewed on campus this week and next,” said Guillermo Ferreyra, interim dean of the College of Sciences and chair of the search committee.

Other than the chair, the committee is composed of eight additional faculty, one student, two staff members and one member of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development,

Ferreyra said.

The three candidates are Jagannathan “Ram” Ramanujam, Barry Schneider and Mark Novotny.

During the interview process, these potential new directors will be evaluated on qualities such as academic experience, research accomplishments, administrative skills, vision and leadership for the CCT, economic development and public relations skills and judgement and decision making, Ferreyra said.

Each of the candidates has a different background and potential to bring to the CCT. Ramanujam is the only candidate from the University now, and has experience working in the CCT and holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Ohio State University. He is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and has a joint faculty appointment with the CCT as of 2005. For more than a decade, Ramanujam has worked on the Tensor Contraction Engine

project, funded by the National Science Foundation.

“CCT can and must continue to play an increasingly key role in enabling broad research and educational collaborations across LSU and the state, along with national and international collaborations,” Ramanujam said in his resume.

Schneider works for the National Science Foundation and holds a Ph.D. in theoretical chemistry from University of Chicago.

Schneider’s research for the Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment is conducted in the NSF’s Division of Cyberinfrastructure.

“This experience would directly support the goals of the CCT,” said Schneider in his résumé Novotny works as the head and professor of Mississippi State University’s physics and astronomy department and holds a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University. Novotny also served as director of Mississippi State

University’s Center for Computational Services from 2002 to 2005.

“Step by step CCT will lead LSU, and thereby lead Louisiana, into the technological future,” said Novotny in his vision document submitted to the University.

Each candidate will be present and have their own public forum before any decision is reached.

Ramanujam’s will be held in 2161 Patrick F. Taylor Hall today from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Schneider’s will be held in 130 Nicholson Hall on Thursday, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Novotny’s will be held in 2161 Patrick F. Taylor Hall on Dec. 12, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Students can access the candidates’ information online at science3.lsu.edu/cct using their myLSU login.

Contact Renee Barrow at rbarrow@lsureveille.com

religion

Jewish holiday remains misunderstood William Morris Contributing Writer

Jewish customs and holidays in the United States can be easily misunderstood by a population largely made up of gentiles. Last Thursday marked the first day of Hanukkah, an eight-day celebration of Jewish history that goes back thousands of years. Although Louisiana doesn’t house a large Jewish population, some at the University who believe understanding Hanukkah is key to appreciating the holiday season.

Trevan Hatch, a Ph.D. student in family studies focusing on Jewish family life, said the Hanukkah portrayed to the public doesn’t do justice to the true meaning of the holiday.

“A lot of Americans hear Hanukkah and their first thought might be Adam Sandler singing funny songs,” Hatch said. “There is more to it than giving gifts and lighting candles.”

Hatch said the origins of Hanukkah go back to about 200 years before Christ, when the Greek king

Antiochus IV raised taxes on the Judeans and prohibited Jews from worshiping in their temple. Soon after, Jewish rebels waged a guerrilla war and eventually took back their temple and rededicated it on a day that corresponds to December in the Roman calendar, he said.

“Hanukkah is meant to celebrate the rededication of the temple,” Hatch said. “In Judaism, there was no place more important than their temple.”

Hatch said a common misconception about Hanukkah is that it is the spiritual equivalent of Christmas.

“Passover is still the most important spiritual day for many practicing Jews,” Hatch said. “What sets Hanukkah apart is that it appeals to both religious and secular Jews because it celebrates Jewish history and heritage more than anything else.”

Hatch said understanding the origins of Hanukkah is important because other predominant religions in the U.S., like Christianity, owe a lot of their history to Judaism.

“If you are Christian, you should learn about Hanukkah because that temple they took back over and rededicated is the same one Jesus came to 200 years later,” Hatch said. “There is a saying that without Hanukkah, there would be no Christmas.”

This holiday season, Hatch said he hopes Hanukkah can be appreciated as an important historical holiday and others will learn from it.

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Contact William Morris at wmorris@lsureveille.com

DECEMBER

EVENT CALENDAR

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 6:00 PM

Gregory Agid Quartet - The Maison Celebration in the Oaks - City Park New Orleans African Holiday Angels - Scotlandville - EBR Public Library

7:00 PM

Tracey's Trivia Night - Tracey's Bar & Restaurant Rebirth Brass Band - Maple Leaf Bar Bringin' Down the House - House of Blues New Orleans

8:00 PM

The Irish Tenors - Saenger Theatre New Orleans Comedy Beast - Howlin' Wolf Kocktail Karaoke - Goodfriends Bar Open Mic Night - Rusty Nail Contact William Morris at Trivia Night - Siberia

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Members of the Kraus family, a Jewish ultra-orthodox family, light candles during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah in Jerusalem’s Mea Shearim neighborhood on Monday.

“Learning about other religions and cultures is so important,” Hatch said. “In our country, there are so many from other religions who share a common history with Judaism. A lot can be learned from educating yourself about the world around you.”

Jon Cleary - Chickie Wah Wah

wmorris@lsureveille.com

Netherfriends with Jordan Prince - Circle Bar The Corbitt Brothers Band - Checkpoint Charlies

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

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BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY

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Donut shop to come to Baton Rouge in spring Alexis Rebennack Staff Writer

A new shop is coming fresh out of the oven and is glazing Baton Rouge over this spring.

Mr. Ronnie’s Famous Hot Donuts, based out of Houma, La., announced its first franchise earlier this month, which will be located at 216 Lee Dr. Store manager Wendy Picou said the store sees an incredible number of customers from Baton Rouge all the time, and that the University is home to many of the store’s regulars.

“Many of our young people here are attending LSU and everyone says ‘Why don’t you bring one to Baton Rouge?” Picou said.

Several University students agreed that Mr. Ronnie’s is the only place to get the best donuts.

“Ronnie’s is a life-changing place that is the greatest thing to happen to Houma,” said mass communication junior and Houma native Robert James. “It’s a required stop on any visit home. I hope Baton Rouge is ready for amazing donuts and slider burgers at pretty much any time of the day or night.”

English junior and Houma native Rowan Whitehurst said Mr. Ronnie’s offers a comfortable atmosphere.

“All I have to say is that Mr. Ronnie’s is an awesome place to go if you want to enjoy breakfast or lunch or even a midnight snack in a homey environment,” Whitehurst said. “The workers are so nice and the food is delicious.”

Picou said the response from people on Mr. Ronnie’s Facebook page is overwhelming and the family is excited to become a part

of the Tiger community.

“We are excited for the people of Baton Rouge,” Picou said. “I mean it’s not just a few people, we have several Houma transplants in Baton Rouge who are super excited about Mr. Ronnie’s coming to the area because they miss us.”

Owner Ronnie Picou also said that when it comes to donuts, price is no object for some people.

“We have ladies who come and buy anywhere from $100 to $200 worth of donuts and drive back to Baton Rouge,” Picou said.

Mr. Ronnie, or Mr. Donut Man, as Houma residents call him, opened up his first donut shop in 1994.

After 20 years, he decided it was time for Mr. Ronnie’s to try something new by bringing the warm, glazed creations to Baton Rouge.

Director of Franchise Development Rocky McMillian said the Baton Rouge location will maintain the same interior concept as the Houma store.

“The store is going to have exactly the same products and the same ’50s style décor,” McMillian said. “We are going to try to keep the feel of Mr. Ronnie’s generic.”

Picou said students can look forward to seeing LSU-inspired themes in the store.

“In Baton Rouge it’s all about LSU, and we are LSU fans, so lots of the décor will be LSU,” she said.

Additionally, she said her mom and dad’s philosophy has always been “only the best,” and that’s what the new store will strive to offer.

“We are just going to spread our wings and fly and hope the people of Baton Rouge like what

we have to offer,” Picou said.

Mr. Ronnie said that while many franchises don’t want to spend the extra money for quality products, Mr. Ronnie’s Hot Donuts prides itself on quality.

“The number one donut for me is hot glazed,” Mr. Ronnie said. “I usually wait until they cool down, and the reason is because I take a serrated knife and cut the donut in pieces to make sure they have a full capacity of goodness.”

The store will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week with a drive-thru open 24 hours a day. The date for the grand opening has yet to be announced.

Contact Alexis Rebennack at arebennack@lsureveille.com

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

New residential building scheduled to open in fall 2015 Building of another facility to follow Desiree Robertson Contributing Writer

The new residential building provisionally named Cypress Hall is still on schedule to open fall 2015 despite rain delays that inhibited the completion of the new parking lot on Aster Street, according to Karen Rockett, associate director of facilities for Residential Life.

The foundation, underground utilities and elevator shafts have been completed on the building, said ResLife Director Steven Waller.

Contractors will now begin working on the steel structure in the residential towers and the elevator pits, Rockett said.

The building is in the shape of a letter “E,” Rockett said. The legs

of the building will be four-story towers and the base will be a onefloor community area where the classrooms, offices, kitchens and other amenities will be located.

There are plans to make Cypress Hall a residential college by moving Broussard Hall’s Career Discovery Residential College and the Herget Residential College to Cypress Hall, Waller said. The Tiger Bridge Program students would then be moved to Herget from McVoy Hall.

It is still undecided what residential college Broussard Hall would become, Waller said.

After the completion of Cypress Hall, which will house up to 330 students, construction on another residential hall provisionally named Magnolia Hall will begin.

Magnolia will be a U-shaped building housing up to 410 students and is scheduled to be finished for the fall 2016 semester, Waller said.

ResLife is also looking at the

option of turning Magnolia Hall into a residential college, Waller said. Multiple colleges on campus have expressed interest in housing their students there.

One challenge ResLife is facing is finding ways to increase parking on the west side of campus where the new residential buildings are located.

There is currently enough parking for residents on the west side of campus, but the University is running out of space to add additional parking for commuters, Waller said.

The new parking lot on Aster Street is scheduled to be finished Dec. 13, but the lot will probably not see a lot of use until spring 2014 because parking is typically not a problem during final exam week, Waller said.

Contact Desiree Robertson at drobertson@lsureveille.com

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Construction progresses on Cypress Hall on Nov. 26 near Hart Lot.

Sports

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

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Zero to Hero

football

Confidence pushes Plaisance from bench to top of SEC

Tyler Nunez Sports Writer

LSU forward Theresa Plaisance enters her senior season a National Player of the Year candidate with hopes of earning AllAmerican honors.

The New Orleans native took the Southeastern Conference by storm last season, leading the league in scoring, averaging 17 points per game and earning spots on the 2013 All-SEC First Team and SEC All-Defensive Team.

But the path to becoming the Lady Tigers’ primary threat has not been an easy one. In fact, there was a time when Plaisance wondered if she would ever work her way into a starting role at LSU. “She’s very easy to coach,” said LSU coach Nikki Caldwell.

“She’s definitely a player that we expect to be a go-to player. She brings so much versatility because of her ability to score the basketball at all areas.”

Plaisance, a 2010 McDonald’s High School All-American and two-time Gatorade Louisiana Player of the Year, earned her status as a highly sought-after recruit after leading Vandebilt Catholic to its first state championship in her senior season.

But Plaisance was forced to learn a new role upon arriving at LSU, as she took a two-year backseat to former LSU and current Washington Mystics forward plaisance, see page 8

Jones picks Alabama over Tigers Trey Labat Sports Contributor

Laurence “Hootie” Jones, a four-star safety prospect out of Monroe’s Neville High School chose Southeastern Conference rival Alabama over home-state LSU at a 10 a.m. announcement party Monday.

The 6-foot-2-inch, 215 pound safety will follow West Monroe native and five-star offensive tackle Cam Robinson to the Crimson Tide.

Robinson was in attendance for Jones’ commitment Monday, along with Ouachita Parish standout and Alabama commit Cameron Sims.

Jones was tough to read in the months leading up to the decision, and before his press conference started several rumors began to circulate that Jones would attend Alabama.

But the defensive back, who has said he was fond of playing under Alabama coach Nick Saban — who also serves as the Tide’s defensive backs coach — kept true to what most analysts thought his choice would be.

The Tigers will now turn their focus to Jamal Adams — a four-star safety from Texas, who took an unofficial visit to Baton Rouge this past weekend — to try to add to other high school safeties committed to LSU, including three-star John Battle IV and four-star Devin Voorhies.

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LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance (55) shoots over Hampton sophomore forward Brielle Ward (33) on Nov. 20 during the Lady Tigers’ 73-54 victory against the Hampton Lady Pirates in the PMAC.

Contact Trey Labat at tlabat@lsureveille.com

women’s basketball

Lady Tigers look to keep momentum after win Team remains focused, ready Tommy Romanach Sports Contributor

Last season, the LSU women’s basketball team won the Florida International Thanksgiving Classic, including a win over then-No. 12 West Virginia.

Two games later, the Lady Tigers failed to build off the momentum they’d gained, losing to unranked Tulane 66-64 in overtime.

As LSU (6-1) comes off another tournament championship this season, the Lady Tigers will look to repair past mistakes today when they play Indiana State (32) at 11:30 a.m. in the PMAC.

“I think we are a little bit more mature than what we were last year,” said LSU coach Nikki Caldwell. “We have got players who are a little bit more seasoned, and we really like to get after the basketball ... I know this team is so much more focused on not having letdowns.”

The Lady Tigers come off their most impressive two-game stretch of the season, defeating Rutgers and Michigan to win the Barclays Center Women’s Invitational in Brooklyn, N.Y. Freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief was named the tournament’s most outstanding player after recording 40 points and 11 steals in the two games.

Moncrief had her biggest moment of the season in the Lady Tigers’ 69-65 win against Rutgers. With fellow guards

DaShawn Harden and Danielle Ballard suspended for their roles in an on-court altercation against Louisiana Tech on Nov. 23, Moncrief notched careerhighs with 27 points and seven steals.

The outstanding performances over the weekend helped her win Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday. “[Winning Freshman of the Week] is a blessing. I have got to thank God for this opportunity to play with LSU,” Moncrief said.

“I love my coaches and my teammates, and it is an opportunity and a blessing.”

The Lady Tigers won the championship game against Michigan, 64-62, which basketball, see page 8

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LSU junior guard DaShawn Harden (24) passes the ball into the paint Nov. 20 during the Lady Tigers’ 73-54 victory against the Hampton Lady Pirates in the PMAC.

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swimming and diving

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Family atmosphere keys fast start for Kopsco Early success could spur prolific career Dimitri Skoumpourdis Sports Contributor

When an athlete makes the jump from high school and club level competition to collegiate athletics, they have already distinguished themselves as one of the most talented amateurs in their sport. Occasionally, this talent converges with a perfect environment, which separates them at the next level.

Freshman swimmer Kara Kopcso seems to have found her perfect environment at LSU, and her early season achievements suggest she is only beginning what could be a prolific career.

Kopsco earned Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week honors following the team’s first dual meet, which

included a pair of victories in relationship was able to form and the 200-meter butterfly against build throughout that process a Georgia and Arkansas. little bit.”

She has already collected Kara credited her sister’s five victories in presence and her as many compe‘ You have to be able existing relationtitions and holds ship with Geyer the fourth fast- to walk through those as part of the reaest 200 fly time purple doors everyday son why her tranin LSU history sition has been so and know that you can smooth.

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Despite being “My sister be who you are, and in her first official is my best friend year as an LSU that’s what we want. and it’s aweswimmer, Kopcso some to be able We want them to was no stranger to to train with her,” come in and feel the LSU NatatoKara said. “The rium when class- comfortable with that fact that we can es started in the come together family atmosphere.’ and be a family fall.

Kopsco’s with swimming is older sister, Jesawesome.”

Dave Geyer sica, is a senior on Family is a LSU swimming coach the swim team. word that Kara “Recruiting Kara’s older sis- frequently mentions when talking ter [Jessica] and having her come about swimming. here gave us an opportunity to Kara said Kopsco famhave Kara come on campus a ily vacations were spent toiling lot more frequently,” said swim- away in the pool, preparing for ming coach Dave Geyer. “That future competitions rather than

beach getaways and long buffet lines.

Beyond Jessica, Kara mentioned freshman swimmer Angele Cherbonnier as another teammate who she shares a family-like bond with on the team.

Kara and Cherbonnier competed in several meets throughout high school and club circuits before becoming teammates at LSU. “We’ve grown up together in the sport,” Kara said. “I know no matter what, we will always be friends because of a common interest.”

Geyer said the family culture surrounding the LSU swimming team is significant because it allows freshmen like Kara to come in and focus on improving their skills rather than all the other adjustments that come with college life.

Once a young swimmer buys into what the coaches are saying, swimming becomes easy, Geyer said.

“You have to be able to walk through those purple doors everyday and know that you can be who you are, and that’s what we want,” Geyer said. “We want them to come in and feel comfortable with that family atmosphere.”

That atmosphere has propelled former freshmen, like divers Alex Bettridge and Cassie Weil, to SEC freshmen diver of the year accolades, and Kara hopes to do the same on the swimming side this year.

“My relationship with the coaches makes me want to go faster and make them proud and make LSU proud to have an accomplished swimmer,” Kara said.

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Jarvis Landry suggested game-winning touchdown Receiver called ‘Tsunami’ play Lawrence Barreca Sports Writer

When he wasn’t making a circus catch over a defender’s shoulder against Arkansas, LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry was making gamewinning decisions.

It was the play that will be forever remembered by Tiger fans: third down and 10 on the Razorback 49-yard line and 1:22 remaining in the fourth quarter. LSU trailed 27-24.

With true freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings leading the huddle in place of injured senior starter Zach Mettenberger, Landry approached the offense with a plan.

LAUREN DUHON / The Daily Reveille “We hit them with a few seven-routes previously, but we had LSU redshirt freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) runs for a touchdown Friday eight-routes going behind the seven- during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Tiger Stadium. routes,” Landry said. “Instead of doing that, I kind of handed it to coach eye on him. His junior receiving wide open.’”

On the play, Landry lined up a few series before that we could get counterpart, Odell Beckham Jr., left the game in the first quarter with alongside Dural and proceeded to past them on a nine-route.” an injury, leav- run his corner route.

A seven-route ‘It was a play we Arkansas’ safety made a ing Landry the top involves a receiver move toward Landry, leaving Durunning a corner learned in fall camp. It target.

When the Ti- ral to go stride-for-stride with route to the sideredshirt freshman lines. An eight- came from the offense gers needed it most, Razorback cornerback Jared Collins.

Landry called for route is a post to the last year, and it was the “Tsunami” play, Only seven seconds after the middle of the field.

A nine-route, the just the right moment and the Jennings- ball was snapped, LSU had the lead.

“Tsunami” wasn’t a play Dural combination same one redshirt to call it’ quickly washed brought into the system by offensive freshman wide reaway any hope for coordinator Cam Cameron. This ceiver Travin Dural Travin Dural ran before trotting LSU redshirt freshman wide receiver an Arkansas upset design had been waiting around for some time. in Tiger Stadium. into the end zone, “It was a play we ran in fall “Jarvis threw it in,” Dural said. takes the receiver up the field.

Prior to the touchdown play, “He had been saying it for like three camp,” Dural said. “It came from Landry said he noticed the Arkan- drives. He said, ‘We should run the offense last year and it was just sas defenders keeping a watchful Tsunami. The nine is going to be the right moment to call it.”

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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) leaps to catch a pass Friday during the Tigers’ 31-27 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Tiger Stadium.

As Landry left Tiger Stadium for what could have been his final game in purple and gold, his contribution to the final score may be forgotten.

NFL squads will likely be drooling over Landry’s 32-yard onehanded catch late in the fourth quarter instead, but Landry said he was just happy the coaching staff heard his request.

“I liked the play a lot,” he said.

“In crunch time, coach trusted my assessment, and we made a play.”

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Moncrief wins SEC Freshman earns SEC honors Freshman of the Week Mike Gegenheimer Sports Writer

Tommy Romanach Sports Contributor

After leading the LSU women’s basketball team to victory in the Barclays Center Women’s Classic last week, freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday.

In victories against Rutgers and Michigan, Moncrief led the Lady Tigers in points, assists and steals. The performance helped earn Moncrief

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LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) drives toward the basket Nov. 20 during the Lady Tigers’ 73-54 victory against Hampton in the PMAC.

the tournament’s most outstanding player award.

In Friday’s victory against Rutgers, The Lady Tigers played without Danielle Ballard and DaShawn Harden, who were suspended for their roles in an on-court altercation against Louisiana Tech on Nov. 23. Moncrief picked up the slack, scoring 27 points and helping LSU escape with a four point victory. “[Moncrief’s performence] shows that the game does not show your age,” said LSU coach Nikki Caldwell. “She is not playing like a freshman. She’s carrying herself like a veteran. She’s doing what she needs to do to put her team in a position to win.”

Moncrief’s game Friday included a 15-of-20 performance from the free throw line. It was the most free throws made by an LSU player in a game since Pokey Chatman made 18 against Georgia in 1991.

Moncrief was a highly soughtafter recruit in high school and was named a WBCA Honorable Mention All-America selection. Moncrief has shined since joining the team, which included leading the team in scoring during the Lady Tigers’ trip to Spain in August.

A day after the LSU volleyball team learned it would be travelling to Seattle to play in its first NCAA tournament in two seasons, Tiger freshman middle blocker Briana Holman earned several Southeastern Conference postseason awards.

Holman was named to the All-SEC team and All-SEC Freshman Team, the conference announced Monday.

“It’s special for a freshman to be named not only to the freshmen team, but to the All-SEC team,” said LSU coach Fran Flory. “The impact of the freshmen in our league this year is tremendous. I think any other year that Missouri doesn’t do what Missouri does and go undefeated, [Holman] is the SEC Freshman of the Year.”

The Texas native leads the Tigers with a .337 hitting clip, including 371 kills during the regular season. Holman also leads the conference with 188 total blocks

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LSU freshman middle blocker Briana Holman (13) leaps up to spike the ball Oct.11 during the Tigers’ victory against Ole Miss in the PMAC.

in 2013 — with Texas A&M freshman Jazzmin Babers in second with 136 blocks.

At the beginning of the season, Flory said Holman had the potential to be one of the best players in program history. It appears she got off on a good start to her career as Flory maintains her stance of a hopeful future for the rising star.

“I think she’ll be the next AllAmerican here,” Flory said. “I put her on the same level of [former LSU middle blocker] Brittnee Cooper who was a first team AllAmerican and a special person and athletically [Holman is] better than Brittnee as a freshman, she’s had more impact on her team.”

Cooper was a two-time AllSEC player during her time at LSU and an All-American in 2009.

Holman was the only LSU player to receive any postseason accolades. Florida and Missouri led the conference with four players each named to the All-SEC team.

Missouri senior setter Molly Kreklow earned Player of the Year honors while her uncle, Missouri head coach Wayne Kreklow, was named SEC Coach of the Year.

Contact Mike Gegenheimer at mgegenheimer@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @Gegs1313_TDR

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LaSondra Barrett.

“I didn’t really know that the SEC would bring that kind of intensity in the post play,” Plaisance said. “I was very afraid and not confident in myself going up against some of these post players.”

She averaged 2.1 points in 21 games off the bench her freshman season, and 4.5 points in 34 games as a sophomore.

Spending most of her first two seasons on the bench was less than ideal, but Plaisance said the experience played a crucial role in her development as a leader.

“I think I can relate to every single player on this team,” Plaisance said. “I’ve played every role that you can be on the team. ... That helps me communicate better with my teammates.”

Going into her junior season, Plaisance had played an average of just more than nine minutes per game and she struggled with her confidence.

Plaisance may not have had confidence in her abilities, but Caldwell did.

She was convinced Plaisance could perfectly fill the void left by Barrett and the four other seniors who had just graduated.

“After losing five seniors who meant a lot to this program both offensively and defensively, we knew that Plaisance was very capable of carrying that load for us as an offensive player and a rebounder,” Caldwell said.

That’s all Plaisance needed to hear. She stopped limiting herself and developed into

one of the nation’s best and most versatile post players in the nation over the course of an offseason.

“Every year, she has gotten better because she wanted to get better,” Caldwell. “She has put in the time and energy it takes to get better.”

Plaisance scored double figures in 31 of the Lady Tigers’ 33 games last season as she helped lead LSU to its first Sweet 16 in five years. In addition to earning the SEC scoring title, she also averaged 2.5 blocks per game (second in SEC) and 8.3 rebounds per game (fourth in SEC).

The Lady Tigers are playing with a deeper roster this season, so Plaisance has seen fewer minutes than she did last season — averaging 24.1 minutes per game compared to 31.7 last season — and, consequently, her numbers are down.

But she bears no burden to repeat the performance or win personal accolades this season, as her eyes are dead set on returning to the Sweet 16 and, hopefully, a few more games after that.

“She is so goofy because she doesn’t even understand the pressures that are there for an All-American, for one of the best teams in the country, for a potential first round draft pick, a pro player and hopefully one day an Olympian,” Caldwell said.

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included LSU overcoming a sixpoint deficit in the final five minutes. Sophomore guard Danielle Ballard converted a go-ahead layup with 20 seconds to play to seal the victory.

The key to the tournament success came through defense, as the Lady Tigers’ opponents committed 23 and 29 turnovers versus LSU. The team is currently forcing more than 20 turnovers per game against its opponents.

Indiana State is led by sophomore forward Marina Laramie, who comes into the game averaging 11.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Laramie came onto the scene last season when she averaged 10.1 points per game as a starter and earned Missouri Valley Conference All-Freshman honors.

Caldwell said the Sycamores are a well-balanced team that spread its opponents out, and LSU needs to focus on its defense and sticking to its game plan.

As the Lady Tigers prepare for Indiana State, Caldwell said she learned about the strength of her team after their victories in Brooklyn.

“The emphasis is placed on our team, being able to go on the road and play two really good teams, back to back ... and being able to come away with victories,” Caldwell said. “We did a nice job of playing with adversity and playing with our backs against the wall.”

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LSU freshman guard Jasmine Rhodes (10) performs a layup Nov. 20 during the Lady Tigers’ 73-54 victory against the Hampton Lady Pirates in the PMAC.

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YEAR 2013 POP CULTURE

RETROSPECTIVE What was the pop culture event of the year? Vote online at lsureveille.com.

Jan. 13

Justin Timberlake starts his comeback by announcing the upcoming “20/20 Experience”

Feb. 3

April 8

Walter White & Miley Cyrus

“12 Years a Slave” “Pacific Rim” “Star Trek: Into Darkness” “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” “Sharknado” “Gravity”

REVIEW

Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child perform at the Super Bowl halftime show

KING & QUEEN OF 2013

MOVIES OF 2013

IN

Vine is No. 1 most downloaded app in the iTunes App Store

SONGS OF 2013

“Get Lucky,” Daft Punk “Blurred Lines,” Robin Thicke “Mirrors,” Justin Timberlake “Wrecking Ball,” Miley Cyrus “Royals,” Lorde

May 26

“Arrested Development” returns as Netflixexclusive series

June 2

The Red Wedding massacres “Game of Thrones” viewers

June 15

North West is born; three days later, Kanye West releases “Yeezus”

June 19

Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” music video debuts, reinforcing the renaissance of twerking

July 11

TV SHOWS OF 2013

“Game of Thrones” “Orange is the New Black” “The Walking Dead” “Scandal” “Breaking Bad” “AHS: Coven”

FASHIONS OF 2013 Sheer gowns Crop tops Winter white Structured bags Chevron patterns Midi skirts

“Sharknado” and “Orange is the New Black” premiere

July 13 Cory Monteith dies

Aug. 25 Lady Gaga gets naked, ’N Sync reunites and Miley twerks at the VMAs

Sept. 29

“Breaking Bad” finale airs

Oct. 9

Feud between Kanye West and Jimmy Kimmel culminates on live television

Nov. 30

Paul Walker dies

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Piracy can be a good thing THAT’S WHAT’S COOKING ROB KITCHEN Entertainment Writer Everyone is familiar with piracy in some shape or form.

We’re constantly bombarded with anti-piracy warnings in front of movies and on the backs of albums. They say “you wouldn’t download a pizza,” but in reality if you could you would.

In fact, piracy can be a good thing.

The interesting positions on the topic come from two surprising places: Vince Gilligan, the creator of “Breaking Bad,” and Jeff Bewkes, chairman and CEO

of Time Warner.

In an interview with BBC’s Newsbeat, Gilligan said online piracy “led to a lot of people watching the series who otherwise would not have.” While he also acknowledged the negative effects of piracy, Gilligan has a better understanding than the average studio executive who only cares about money and rails completely against piracy.

While Gilligan’s opinion is surprising, Bewkes’ opinion is a real shocker. In response to the HBO series “Game of Thrones” being one of the most pirated television series, he said “that’s better than an Emmy.”

Shocking indeed.

While it is initially a surprise, Bewkes’ opinion makes sense. In

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Jeff Bewkes, chairman and CEO of Time Warner, said Game of Thrones’ title as one of the most pirated television series is “better than an Emmy.”

the same interview from Variety, he said viewers illegally downloading the show ultimately leads to more subscribers. If they came in from watching pirated copies of the episodes, in the long run, it wouldn’t matter.

Perhaps even more fascinating is piracy in the book industry. As surprising as it sounds, it’s a thing. At the end of the day, writers and audiences don’t care about book piracy. That’s what makes it interesting. Overall, it adds to sales more than it takes away from it.

For example, Neil Gaiman released a copy of his novel “American Gods” for free on his website around the time when it was selling well and more people bought it. The free sample makes people want more, so they buy the product.

Trends in book piracy tend to help sales. It’s a position that makes sense because there aren’t many ways to preview a book and ultimately sales are all that matters. It also doesn’t help that no one in the book industry is passionate about stopping compared to the music and movie industries.

In addition, piracy helps people become better consumers.

Through pirating music, movies, TV and books, it allows people to sample things they might not buy, like deluxe edition tracks, super extended cuts of movies and TV series they can’t access. It allows people to buy the things they like the best and still sample a lot of the other things out there.

Piracy is ultimately a touchy subject. There’s a lot that ties up things legally, but it does a lot of good that people don’t realize.

In the end, it doesn’t deserve the massive barrage of hate it gets.

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CHRISTMAS TUNES

for every occasion SAMANTHA BARES • Entertainment Writer

The holiday season isn’t just about drinking hot chocolate in front of a bonfire or having the cops called on Christmas Eve because Aunt Dorothy didn’t take her medication. The Daily Reveille is here to prepare you with a song for every holiday situation and every level of love and hate for the season.

The Christmas Song - David Banner feat. Sky & Marcus Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight Tonight) - Ramones Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses Ludacrismas - Ludacris Just Like Christmas - Low I Hate You This Christmas - Kate Nash Family Business - Kanye West Winter Song - The Head And The Heart Auld Lang Syne - Mairi Campbell Your Hand In Mine - Explosions In The Sky Blue Christmas - Heartless Bastards Christmas in Harlem - Kanye West feat. Cyhi the Prynce and Teyana Taylor Winter - Caroline Deck Da Club - Ying Yang Twins Christmas In Jail - Ernie Halter Holidays In The Sun - Sex Pistols Christmas in Hollis - RUN-DMC High School Lover - Oregon Bike Trails Christmas Lights - Paul Baribeau ***k Christmas - Andy Shernoff Player’s Ball - OutKast

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HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE The winter holidays are just weeks away. Looking for something fun to do while classes are out? Here are a few festive activities to keep the cold at bay. compiled by KATIE DAIGREPONT • Entertainment Writer

What?

Festival of Lights Holiday celebration featuring local art vendors, music, a snow village at the River Center Plaza, a train ride on the Mansion Express at the Old Governor’s Mansion and more.

The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou This classic ballet incorporates local landmarks with accompaniment by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra.

Celebration in the Oaks New Orleans City Park’s famous oaks are swathed in thousands of lights and breathtaking light displays scattered throughout 13 gated acres of the park, including the Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens.

Holiday Skating on the River The ticket price includes admission to one 90-minute skating session and skate rental.

A Christmas Carol Theatre Baton Rouge’s production celebrates the timeless spirit of Christmas and is a beloved holiday treat for the whole family.

When?

Find more holiday events at lsureveille.com.

Where?

How much?

Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

North Boulevard Town Square

FREE

Dec. 21 & 22 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Baton Rouge River Center

$20+

Nov. 29 to Jan.4 Sunday through Thursday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Dec. 20 to Jan 5. check downtownbatonrouge.org for times

New Orleans City Park

Baton Rouge River Center Arena

$8 $4 for 2-mile train ride

EVENT

Campus to host 24th holiday celebration Taylor Schoen Entertainment Writer

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on campus. The University will be decking its halls Wednesday for the annual Holiday Spectacular.

The yearly soiree, formerly known as the Candlelight Celebration, is now a “collaborative initiative” designed to showcase all of Baton Rouge’s holiday season activities, according to a University press release.

The 24th year of celebration kicks off with holiday performances at the Student Union Theatre at 6:30 p.m. The lighting of the campus Christmas tree will take place outside of the Memorial Tower at 7:30 p.m.

Dr. David Baker, author of the new edition of “Mike the Tiger: The Roar of LSU,” will also host a book signing from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Union Theater Lobby.

To help increase community cheer, the University will be collecting nonperishable food donations for Feed-A-Family and Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

New, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots will also be accepted.

Complimentary hot cocoa and coffee will be offered during the tree lighting.

All events are free and open to the public.

Contact Taylor Schoen at tschoen@lsureveille.com

$12

Dec. 13 to 22 Thursday through Friday 7:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 2 p.m.

Theatre Baton Rouge

$13 students $25 general admission

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A Christmas tree illuminates the night sky Nov. 27, 2012, in front of Memorial Tower. The Christmas tree was lit as part of the annual Candlelight Celebration.

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Pope’s stance against capitalism could alienate groups NEUTRAL GROUND Eli A. Haddow Columnist There is at least one world leader out there who has not been schooled in the political field.

Pope Francis, who recently released a document that outlined his disdain for the inequalities of capitalism, stands to alienate vast swaths of his Roman Catholic Church.

His message has become clear enough during his short tenure: he is on a mission to help the poor who he has known throughout his life in Argentina.

His rhetoric, though, is tough on a capitalist system enjoyed by many of his followers in the United States and around the Western Hemisphere.

And, with many in this state and school members of the Roman Catholic Church, it is important to understand him when he criticizes our economy for its “crude and naïve trust in the goodness of those wielding economic power.”

This type of language from even a liberal Democratic candidate would probably win him or her last place in an election.

Lucky for the pope, he has already been elected, and probably

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Pope Francis leaves at the end of a Mass on the occasion of his visit at the Parish Church of St. Cirillo Alessandrino in Rome on Sunday.

won’t be up for re-election in the near future.

However, while Francis does not hold any political power over anyone outside of Vatican City, he is still an important moral compass for many in this state and around the world.

But though he is secure in his position, he still stands to lose

confidence from the conservative wing of the American Catholic Church.

Americans are becoming more secular in the face of a 20th century that shattered the world’s confidence in the presence of God. I am referring to two world wars and mass genocides, not to mention advances in science.

In this country, where people are literally stabbing each other in the aisles of stores on Black Friday, the Catholic Church is more likely to become irrelevant than capitalism in the next hundred years.

This may be a disturbing notion to the faithful who believe that the pope’s word should be taken on all matters big or small.

But, the fact of the matter is that Francis holds no political sway in the United States. Our government is a secular one for a reason. If you need evidence, look at the way the Catholic Church has been governed over the last millennium and you will be amazed that it is still around.

He does, however, make an admirable stance against Western culture that he sees as “vacuum left by secularist rationalism.”

The man has principles, and he owns them.

Still, he is criticizing a movement that has been centuries in the making. The West is no longer the devout sanctum of Christianity that it once was.

Yes, plenty of us believe in God, but it does not mean that we are willing to adhere to words of one outspoken individual. Indeed, we all value our individualism on which this country was founded.

The pope eschews this, too.

If he is going to advocate a

greater world for the poor and voiceless, he will be hard-pressed to win his fight without actual confidence from political entities that, frankly, actually wield power.

Instead, he has used his position to criticize the liberal ideals that Thomas Jefferson promulgated in the Declaration of Independence. These individual rights and liberties date back to John Locke, who, one can be sure, was no favorite of the Roman Catholic Church.

Deep philosophical consequences aside, Pope Francis’ good deeds have already made a deep impression on Catholics and non-Catholics alike. His intentions are respectable and his general message of helping the needy is agreeable.

It is imperative, however, that he does not go too far by condemning groups or institutions outright. After all, it hasn’t really worked in the past.

Eli Haddow is a 20-year-old English and history junior from New Orleans.

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Social media serves as new manipulation tool for investors SHARE THE WEALTH Jay Meyers Columnist Stock market manipulation usually conjures images of “boiler room” operations where armies of high-pressure salespeople dupe non-investment-savvy consumers into purchasing stock in companies they claim are undervalued.

The scheme works like this: Salespeople buy stock for a relatively cheap price in a given company. Afterward, they artificially inflate the price of the owned stock through false and misleading positive statements in order to sell the cheaply purchased stock at a higher price.

Once the operators of the scheme feel the price is high

enough, they “dump” their overvalued shares, the price falls and investors lose their money.

Until recently, cold calling has been the primary avenue through which fraudsters were able to reach investors.

Today, however, the Internet, especially the explosion in social media, now offers a cheaper and easier way to rig the stock market so to benefit a few and screw the many.

To be sure, there is no better example of stock market manipulation via social media than the events that occurred in August to Apple’s stock price.

What happened in August was that a famous investor named Carl Icahn announced in a tweet — he has 90,000 followers and counting — that he bought a large amount of Apple stock and had just talked to Tim Cook, who is Apple’s CEO, on

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the phone.

According to Icahn, his private conversation with Cook had gone well, and Icahn said he planned to talk to him again soon. Note, too, that Icahn uses Twitter frequently to transmit messages regarding his investment activity, which most notably include tweets about Dell and Netflix.

Apple quickly confirmed on the record — with the intention, I presume, to demonstrate the company is responsive to shareholders — that Icahn and Cook had a conversation.

And in the next couple of hours, Apple’s stock skyrocketed 5 percent, which increased the company’s market value by $17 billion.

For his part, Icahn’s estimated stake in Apple before the tweet was approximately $2 billion, or about 0.5 percent of Apple, according to a Securities and Exchange

Commission filing, which translated to a cool $80 million of profits in two hours — not too shabby.

Now, I’m sure Apple’s shareholders didn’t object too loudly to the fact that the company’s stock jumped 5 percent in two hours.

But this clearly demonstrates a reoccurring, fundamental problem for those average investors trying their hand in the stock market.

To be sure, this isn’t really a “problem” so much as an observation: In case anyone out there is as naive to think everyone who plays in the stock market is on a “level playing field,” this incident should serve as a slap in the face.

Put simply, you and I cannot go and buy some Apple stock and then call Apple and demand to talk to its CEO. In addition, you and I cannot buy Apple stock — or stock in any company, for that matter —

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with the reassurance that we will likely be able to put ourselves well into the black merely by tweeting that we had a bought the stock and saying that we had just had a productive conversation with the company’s CEO. In other words, big investors like Carl Icahn have a very significant competitive edge over mere mortals like us.

So, if you’re thinking about investing or playing the trading game, remember the stock market is still subject to manipulation by the so-called “big fish.”

Jay Meyers is a 21-year-old economics junior from Shreveport.

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Quote of the Day

“Gaza yet stands, but all her Sons are fall’n, / All in a moment overwhelm’d and fall’n.”

John Milton author and activist Dec. 9, 1608 — Nov. 8, 1674

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Next financial crisis looms inevitably in near future MR. FINI Joshua Hajiakbarifini Columnist During the financial crisis of 2008, the government bailed out Wall Street, which was only a cosmetic fix to a systemic problem that needed major financial reforms. Because of that, there will be another major financial crisis in the near future.

For students graduating over the next few years: When the next financial crisis strikes, imagine how it will affect your future career and job search.

The crisis in 2008 was the cause of 30 years of Neoliberal Reaganomics that reached a boiling point in 2007. During that era, Wall Street banks became more complex and more interwoven across the world to the point that the failure of one bank led to a global recession.

The most important aspect of the aftermath of the financial crisis is that literally nothing has been done to reign in the power and size of Wall Street.

Wall Street loves its profits, and it made sure that when it destroyed the economy there would be no repercussions for its actions.

The problems that caused the crisis are not only still going on, but are even worse.

There were three major causes of the last financial crisis that still continue today.

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Lawyers and doctors scuffle with riot police Oct. 17 during an anti-austerity protest outside the Finance Ministry in Athens.

The first was financial derivatives — financial bets or contracts that derive their value from the performance of something else. If the market does well, everyone does well; but if the markets go down, then derivatives multiply the losses.

Since the Obama administration took over, there have been no major reforms on derivatives. As a result, the derivative market is twice as big as it was in 2008.

The second major cause was the banks on Wall Street being “too big to fail.” Since the financial crisis of 2008, those same banks are larger

and more powerful than ever.

The third major cause was predatory lending. Banks were giving subprime loans to borrowers and, in turn, selling them to Wall Street for profit. This trend led to very little incentives to care about the quality of the loans. Most of these loans have not been refinanced and are still out there in a pool of bad loans being bought, sold and traded.

Today, there are three additional major concerns for us regarding the economy that make another crisis more likely: the euro zone crisis, China and the global debt crisis.

For the past five years, Europe has been in financial chaos. So far, Greece, Portugal, Ireland and Cyprus have been bailed out. Germany’s fiscal hawks have been pushing for austerity in Europe for years. As a result, many of the indebted countries are in further debt, and their economies are weaker, which makes paying their debts back that much more difficult.

Since the 1970s, China has had major consistent economic growth, making it the envy of the world.

But recently, there have been concerns that China is due for a recession. Generally, countries go through

growth and decline periods known as business cycles. If China slips into a recession, it will be catastrophic for the world’s current fragile economy.

The United States, European Union and Japan have debts that are at or are reaching record levels. The global debt crisis is putting the governments in a bad position because when there is another financial crisis, it will be harder to cushion the fall.

We students should be prepared for the next financial crisis, one that will make our last one seem like a cake walk.

If the Euro Zone doesn’t become more stable, if China slips into decline or if any of our “too big to fail” banks fail, the futures that we are planning today will change drastically.

Because President Barack Obama and Congress have failed to reform Wall Street, a financial crisis will not be likely but inevitable.

Hopefully, this time the people will rise up, take to the streets and demand change from their government – not one of campaign slogans and jargon but of systemic reforms.

Joshua Hajiakbarifini is a 24-year-old political science and economics senior from Baton Rouge.

Contact Joshua Hajiakbarifini at jhajiakbarifini@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @JoshuaFini

Plan B, morning-after contraceptive pills ineffective 600 WORDS OF SOMMERS Annette Sommers Columnist News broke Nov. 25 that Plan B contraceptive pills should really be plan C or D. Researchers found that the drug, commonly referred to as the morning-after pill, is less effective in women who weigh 165 pounds and almost ineffective for women weighing 175 pounds or more.

This means that the LSU freshman 15 poses even more of a threat to students than before.

With a product holding so much power over a woman’s life, you would think the manufacturers would want to inform the public of its limits. But I’m sure that would have cut profits too much, so why bother?

The findings about Plan B’s weight restrictions were accidental – they were discovered while conducting other tests on contraceptive options.

So, to be clear, that means that Teva Pharmaceuticals, the company that made Plan B, allowed its product to be sold before sufficiently testing it.

Teva refused to comment on

its talks with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to any news publications.

There was rumor of retracting the drug until changes can be made to the labels indicating the weight restrictions, but retraction could mean uproar from a few college campuses adamant on keeping the pill handy.

A Pennsylvania college actually disperses Plan B through a vending machine, making it readily available for students who can’t make a trip to the store.

Although there is no data saying exactly how many college students use Plan B, it’s undeniable that the drug is prominent on college campuses. This slip-up has impacted women across the country that have taken the pill and still wound up pregnant.

More than one third of American adults were obese in 2009-10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The average weight of women ages 20 and older is 166.2 pounds, which is above the limit of the Plan B findings.

These facts could lead to some complications; specifically, some complications that let out a cry about nine months later.

This leads me to be curious about what other products companies are selling before they conduct

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necessary tests. With something so weighty, you would think that the manufacturers would want to be certain of a success rate.

But it seems like companies focus more on their potential profit than the health risks of their product.

Studies on other basic drugs like Advil or Nyquil take years to

conduct with various focus groups.

Yet so many forms of birth control go on the shelf for women after minimal assessments. Only later, when health problems arise, are studies conducted that show malfunctions in the contraception.

Yaz, advertised as a new generation of birth control pill that would

prevent pregnancy and help women lose weight, faced a potential recall shortly after its marketing peak when studies showed its chemical makeup had unhealthy side effects.

While this product is still on shelves, as many as 11,300 women filed lawsuits against Bayer because of Yaz. If lawsuits weren’t already in the cards for Teva Pharmaceuticals, then I’m sure some will be dealt out in the near future.

Just because there is a demand for birth control does not mean a rushed product is the answer. There is no point where profit and speed should outdo the importance of a products health performance.

Wrongs will be righted, and the Plan B packaging will be altered to address the weight specificities. Yet the principal remains that, once again, women’s health products aren’t getting the attention they deserve.

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

Contact Annette Sommers at asommers@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @AnnetteSommers

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Busy Physical Therapy clinic seeking part-time technicians in Baton Rouge office. Resumes to: hr@brortho.com. ________________________

ICEHOUSE is hiring experienced Bartenders, Servers, and Kitchen staff. 14111 Airline Hwy, call Carroll 225-933-1601 ________________________ Small Childcare Center near LSU hiring afternoon teacher for spring semester. M-F 2:30-5:30 email resume to cdshighland@gmail.com ________________________ Part-Time Preschool Soccer Coach Works around class schedule www.happyfeetbatonrouge.com 225-304-6434 ________________________ French Fry Heaven, the hottest concept to hit in years, is seeking new members to our team.

If you are quick on your feet, ridiculously upbeat and positive, Abe Lincoln honest, an absolute clean freak, have an unmatched work ethic then please email your resume to frenchfryheavenbr@ gmail.com ________________________ Students needed to work with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Great job for Psych, Social Work and Comm D Majors.

Several positions available. Flexible work hours. Apply in person at St. John the Baptist Human Services. 622 Shadows Lane Suite A B.R, LA 70806. 225-216-1199. ________________________

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INTERNSHIPS: CS/Math/Engineering bachelor degree candidates with any experience in C#, Relational Databases, .Net Framework.

Send resume to hr@StevenDale. com. ________________________ Now Hiring Seasonal Sales Associates! Work Where You Love to Shop! Apply in person at: The Royal Standard 16016 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA ________________________ PARKVIEW BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Teachers needed 3-6pm M-F Email resume to parkviewbps@ gmail.com ________________________ MATH EXPERTS NEEDED! Mathnasium is hiring tutors at both area locations to work with students in grades 1-12. Must love math and love kids. $12/hr after training. Flexible hours. 744-0005 or ascension@mathnasium.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 ________________________ Part-Time Cashier Needed. Sporting Goods Store needing part-time cashier, hunting and fishing a plus. ________________________

Harley-Davidson E-Z NO CLOSE SALES $1200 GUARANTEE COMMISSION FT/ PT APPLY IN PERSON 5853 Siegen Lane 225-292-9632 dbayman@ batonrougeharley.com - SALESMARKETING ________________________

Front Office and Clinical Send resume and hours avail. to keithlo@cox.net ________________________ Part Time Warehouse Help Wanted. Material receiving, loading.

Janitorial, Building and Grounds Maintenance. Flexible Part Time Schedule / Hours Monday - Fri-

day. $ 10.00 per hour. Student preferred. E Mail jobs@lacoursbr. com. No Phone Calls. LaCour’s Carpet World, 7421 Tom Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 ________________________ Vet Asst Needed--small animal hosp 15 min from LSU--387-2462 ________________________ Laundry Attendant (Apply in Person) 623 E.Boyd Drive Cyclone Laundry Looking for a Mature/Reliable person to work as a laundry attendant in our store located at 623 E. Boyd Drive (LSU area). Must be customer service oriented, have reliable transportation & Cell phone.

Bi-lingual is a plus. Flexible hours (20+/wk). Apply “In Person” today! No Phone Calls Please. Go to http://cyclonelaundry.com/page. php?pid=2 for directions. ________________________ ST. ALOYSIUS AFTER SCHOOL CARE is looking for counselors to work from 2:55 – 5:30 pm beginning immediately. If interested, please e-mail resume to jkleiner@aloysius.org ________________________ Looking for an office assistant for a Yoga Studio, preferably with some knowledge of yoga. Females Only. Part-time or Full-time. If interested contact at 225-278-1676 ________________________ Event DJ Position Available (Baton Rouge and Surrounding Areas) Complete of Baton Rouge is looking for outgoing and energetic personalities to add to our team of DJs. Our DJs provide the best entertainment for private parties such as wedding receptions, proms, birthday parties and everything in between. Prior experience is welcome but not required. Training will be necessary and provided

by Complete to ensure all of our DJs meet expectations. Please visit http://djbatonrougela.com/ and fill out the Join Our Team link at the bottom right of the page.

Applicants must have weekend availability and reliable transportation for the position. Training pay is $50/event. Once training is complete, pay starts at $100/event

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plus possible gratuity. ________________________

mer Lease Options. Call 802 0691 ________________________

PT workers needed for mortgage company. Students with business or real estate interest preferred.

Job function will include calling

4 bedroom 2 Bathrooms washer/dyer yard service provided 225-928-9384 gm.properties@yahoo.com ________________________

borrowers, real estate agents and other office tasks. Minimum 20 hr/week. $10/hr plus commission.

Send resume and school schedule to careers@hsllc.net 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. ________________________ Roommate Wanted 3BR-2BA house in very safe, family oriented, Kinnelworth Neighborhood. $375/mo.

Text 2259394156 for info.

Arlington Trace master bedroom in 3 bedroom condo for rent starting December (female only) $600 per month. Call 731-267-9309 ______________________ Exclusive TownHome : 2BDR/1.5 BTH Loads of amenities $900.00 plus utilities. Spring and or Sum-

Brightside estates, roommate needed for 3bed/2bath. Clean, studious, quiet, & friendly to match 2 current wonderful girls. call/text 9852372517 for more information! ________________________ Gated Community just off LSU bus route. W/D included in some units. We offer 1, 2, 3 Bedroom homes. Newly renovated wood floors with crown molding. Call today to view your new home.

STUDENT DISCOUNTS 225615-8521 ________________________ Beau Pre - 3 Bed/2 Bath home, 2-car garage, flexible move-in date, lease thru summer ’14 or discount w/ 18-mth lease, $1650/ mth, bkgrnd check and deposit required, no smoking/some pets, includes lawn maintenance, fridge, W/D, fireplace, sec sys. Utilities not included. 225.978.7353 ________________________ 1BR APT. w/d gated SOUTHGATE TOWERS AVL DEC. 225 772-0314 ________________________ Condo For Rent 2 Bed / 2 Bath off Brightside on bus route.

Newly renovated with wood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops. W/D in unit $1,000/month. Call 504-615-1991

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 FESTIVAL, from page 1

theater with actors that will engage the crowd and get them involved to increase the Christmas spirit at the event,” Vicknair said. “Once the Christmas spirit gets to a certain level at the festival, there will be a surprise.”

Additionally, the Festival of Lights will host Santa’s Gift Shop at the Shaw Center Plaza, which is coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and gives individuals the opportunity to shop for handmade gifts created by artists from the Baton Rouge Arts Market and other local artisans.

“We encourage the community to come on out; there’s plenty of music and food and fun and Christmas,” Vicknair said.

Contact Alexis Rebennack at arebennack@lsureveille.com

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

Ladies the herdsman is waiting..... saddle up and let’s ride. Call/Text 903-312-1930 ________________________ Hey everyone, I’m looking for a fellow human being who wants to watch the season 2 Christmas episode of Community, Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas, with me on December 8th. I understand it’s close to finals so you’d not want to waste valuable study time with a (probably) creepy stranger.

If you don’t mind contact me at monkeyknockoutgas@gmail.com and we could arrange maybe a more suitable time, thanks

WISDOM TOOTH PAIN? Extended weekday and weekend hours available for extractions.

(225)766-6100 www.gardnerwadedds.com.

RESLIFE, from page 1

ResLife began a two-week, nationally advertised search for applicants Nov. 8, Waller said.

Job applicants were required to have at least eight years of experience in communication and a bachelor’s degree.

A search committee was formed and led by ResLife Assistant Director of Family and Graduate Housing Lori Patterson, said ResLife Director of Housing Karen Rockett.

The committee reviewed applicants and narrowed the list down to three individuals.

The committee interviewed the three applicants before a decision was reached Nov. 26, Waller said.

The University was one of the first in the country to add a director of communications and development to its residential department in 2002, Waller said.

The position was created to help market the University’s residential buildings and ResLife to incoming students, Waller said.

One of the jobs of an associate director of communication and development is to help ResLife reach students in an effective way because the way they communicate and receive information is constantly changing, Waller said.

Waller said ResLife is now looking for ways to tell its story on social media sites like Twitter to better match how students communicate with each other.

High held the position since 2008, Waller said. During his time at the University, High was the force behind revamping campus residential tours and the creation of YouTube features on the residential halls.

Before High left the University, he replaced the old ResLife website with Wordpress to help the department receive more feedback and data from students, Waller said.

Contact Desiree Robertson at drobertson@lsureveille.com

The Daily Reveille PAY RAISES, from page 1

of the increase and 10 percent went to engineering.

Alexander had previously said because students are sensitive to shifts in the job market, the University must be more strategic when planning growth in certain majors.

This means that other majors that typically see lower employment rates after graduation will also see less investment from the University.

The University’s growth in the College of Engineering, exemplifies the trend of increased investment.

The American Society of Engineering Education reported the University’s engineering school is the fifth fastest growing in the nation, thus pay increases help with recruiting and retaining professors, Alexander said.

According to data by the University’s Career Services Center, engineering graduates reported an average starting salary of more than $69,000.

On the other hand, graduates of the College of Humanities and Social Science reported a $39,000 average starting salary, and the pay raise reflected this lower amount with the college only receiving about 5 percent of the total merit increases.

At the lower end of the scale, Parking and Transportation Services received about an average 2 percent department raise.

Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Janet McDonald said though there is a demand for STEM fields, there is still value in studying humanities.

Though only investing in STEM is not the case at the University, there is a flaw in exclusively investing in STEM because it prevents students from being well rounded, McDonald said.

She said there was a particular strain on newly hired professors, and said if someone was hired five years ago, their first raise was this year.

This causes a financial strain

page 15 on faculty, and it can hit junior faculty the hardest, forcing them to take jobs elsewhere where raises are more consistent, she said.

McDonald said her college hopes to keep assistant professors and that it is not discouraged by the recent lack of increases.

Now the University’s top priority is to maintain merit increas-

es, Alexander said.

“We know we need to do better and become consistent for our faculty throughout the campus,” Alexander said.

Contact Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez at fsuarez@lsureveille.com

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