The Daily Reveille - September 6, 2013

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Former LSU free safety Ryan Clark (2) attempts to intercept the ball from a UAB receiver on Sept. 23, 2000, during the Tigers’ 13-10 loss against UAB in Tiger Stadium.

The Blazers have not visited Baton Rouge to play the Tigers since that night in Death Valley. courtesy of STEVE FRANZ

Friday, September 6, 2013 • Volume 118, Issue 9

UAB loss in 2000 the last remnant of LSU’s former misery CHRIS ABSHIRE · Senior Reporter

This Golden Age of LSU football began not with a bang but right after a Tiger whimper one September night 13 years ago.

Before Alabama coach Nick Saban was comparing a loss against UL-Monroe to Pearl Harbor bombings, his most damning loss came to UAB back in 2000 while he was coaching at LSU. When the two teams meet in Tiger Stadium this weekend, the circumstances will be drastically different. LSU skyrocketed toward the top of the college football crop soon after the defeat, while the Blazers haven’t been to a bowl game since 2004.

And yet the small Alabama program — often ignored almost completely because of the powerhouse programs just down the road — will always have that one night.

With a new upper deck in place and Homecoming festivities in full swing for the fourth game of Saban’s inaugural season, UAB — less than a decade old as a program — pulled the upset in a sloppy 13-10 slugfest.

But here’s an uncommon view of the game, as posited by former UAB kicker Rhett Gallego, who made the UAB RETROSPECTIVE, see page 10

PARKING

Game day parking redone on campus Reorganization helps out fans Gabrielle Braud Contributing Writer

With game day on the horizon, many students will spend their Friday night positioning themselves for Saturday’s festivities, because when it comes to football season, even the rookie tailgater knows that campus can and should only be navigated on foot.

But in an effort to solve traffic problems before close to 100,000 fans descend on campus with cars, busses, RVs, grills, tents and more, the athletic parking department has reorganized the way people will find that sweet tailgating spot on game day.

When fans arrive this PARKING, see page 11

STUDENT LIFE

Panel agreed Martin verdict displayed social problems

Alexis Rebennack Staff Writer

Although the George Zimmerman trial is over, conversation about the case is far from finished.

The Paul M. Hebert Law Center hosted a panel discussion Thursday evening, where guests agreed the verdict was the result of underlying social problems.

The case, which alleged that 28-year-old Zimmerman was guilty of the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, exemplifies a new perspective on policing crime, according to Donald Tibbs, professor at the Drexel University Earl Mack School of Law.

While policing should begin with the crime, Tibbs said, today’s law enforcement starts with an idea of who the person committing the crime might be and aims to target a specific group of people for a certain type of crime.

Tibbs and attorney Lewis Unglesby, who helped defend Rodney Peairs in the infamous Hattori case, both guests on the panel, argued that the “Stand Your Ground” law in Florida — where the crime and trial took place — were also part of the problem.

Much of the conversation focused on the validity of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, which is a type of self-defense

law that gives individuals the right to use deadly force to defend themselves without any requirement to evade or retreat from a dangerous situation.

Unglesby said the problem with the Stand Your Ground law is that it considers the sidewalk as “ground.” When Zimmerman confronted Martin, neither his house nor any of his property was in danger. In fact, Zimmerman continued following Martin after the 911 dispatcher told him not to, Unglesby said.

“I remember hearing someone say ‘This case is not about race and not about guns,’” Unglesby said. “Well hell yes it TRAYVON PANEL, see page 11

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Donald F. Tibbs, Associate Professor of Law at Earle Mack School of Law speaks Thursday during the Trayvon Martin Panel in the McKernan Auditorium in the Paul M. Hebert Law Center.

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INTERNATIONAL Egypt’s interior minister escapes assassination from car bomb CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Egypt’s interior minister narrowly escaped assassination Thursday when a car bomb tore through his convoy, wounding 22 people and leaving a major Cairo boulevard strewn with debris — the first such attack since the military ousted the country’s Islamist president.

The strike raised fears of a militant campaign of revenge for the coup and the likelihood of an even tougher hand by authorities against protesters demanding Mohammed Morsi’s return to office.

Obama seeks world leaders’ support to strike Syria; Russians oppose ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Barack Obama pressed fellow world leaders on Thursday to support a US-led strike on Syria, but he ran into opposition from Russia, China and even the European Union — which condemned the deadly recent chemical weapons attack in Bashar Assad’s country but declared it too soon for military action.

China’s G-20 delegation spokesman, Qin Gang, was among those who countered, saying: “War isn’t the fundamental way to solve problems in Syria.”

Nation & World

AHMED SOLIMAN / The Associated Press

People look at a car burning moments after a bomb attack targeted the convoy of Egypt’s Interior Prime Minister Mohammed Ibrahim in Nasr City, Egypt.

Tropical Storm Gabrielle downgraded to depression in Caribbean SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Gabrielle was downgraded to a depression Thursday as it lashed the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico with heavy rains and swirled toward the Dominican Republic.

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla had activated the National Guard, canceled classes at all public schools and closed central government agencies as a precaution.

Heavy rains were still expected across Puerto Rico, state meteorologist Ernesto Morales said.

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NATIONAL

STATE/LOCAL

Man killed by remote control helicopter in New York City park

Ex-LSU star Moreau takes leave from radio booth for health concerns

NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager operating a remote control helicopter in a New York City park has been struck in the head by it and killed.

Police say 19-year-old Roman Pirozek Jr. died Thursday afternoon near a parkway in Brooklyn.

They say he suffered a severe head injury.

Enthusiasts are allowed to operate model aircraft in designated parts of Calvert Vaux Park, which features a playground, basketball courts and baseball diamonds.

(AP) — LSU officials say football radio analyst and former Tigers AllAmerican Doug Moreau is taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons.

Moreau has called LSU games for about 35 seasons. He missed the Tigers’ season opener against TCU in Dallas and no timetable has been announced for his return.

Moreau says in a statement provided by LSU on Thursday that he’s “hoping to have these health matters resolved very soon.”

Moreau played for LSU from 1963-65.

Federal appeals court rules against Louisiana abortion providers

Woman on death row could be freed to await retrial; $250,000 bond PHOENIX (AP) — More than two decades after she was sent to death row, an Arizona woman convicted of having her 4-year-old son killed for an insurance payout could soon be freed while she awaits a retrial in the case that made her one of the state’s most reviled inmates.

Judge Rosa Mroz of Maricopa County Superior Court set Debra Milke’s bond at $250,000 Thursday, saying there’s no direct evidence linking her with her son’s death other than a purported confession to a detective. And, the judge said, the validity of that confession is in doubt.

WABC-TV / The Associated Press

Investigators stand near a remote controlled toy helicopter that apparently struck and killed a 19-year-old man on Thursday at Calvert Vaux Park.

Google argues for right to continue electronically scanning Gmail SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Google’s attorneys say their long-running practice of electronically scanning the contents of people’s Gmail accounts to help sell ads is legal, and have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to stop the practice.

In a federal court hearing Thursday in San Jose, Google argued that “all users of email must necessarily expect that their emails will be subject to automated processing.”

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 10 individuals.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that a group of Louisiana abortion providers lack the standing to challenge part of a 1997 law that can make them liable for damage caused by an abortion procedure and denies them access to a state-run fund for paying malpractice judgments.

A three-judge panel from the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned a ruling last year by US District Judge Helen “Ginger” Berrigan, who said Louisiana cannot enforce the 1997 law.

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Friday, September 6, 2013

Administration

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Board of Supervisors to approve employee pay raises Gordon Brillon and Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez Staff Writers

The LSU Board of Supervisors will decide whether to approve the first salary raises for the University’s faculty and staff in four years in a meeting today.

On July 26, LSU President F. King Alexander announced the first system wide pay raises and the Board will be deciding whether to approve the increases for unclassified employees and faculty.

Robert Kuhn, vice provost and

associate vice chancellor for budget and planning and interim CFO, said $8.3 million has been set aside for the raises by the University.

Funds for the raises were collected from various sources including tuition from increased enrollment, position vacancies and savings from closing certain scholarships.

Civil service employees, also known as classified employees, will go through a state mandated process to receive their raises on October 1, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Stuart Bell said.

Bell said because the fiscal year

begins on July 1, the raises were adjusted to inflate according to each employee’s implementation day.

Thus, 12-month employee raises were chosen to start August 7 and nine-month employee increases will begin September 12.

“We choose implementation dates that would allow us to provide four percent salary raises,” Bell said.

Bell said the administration multiplied current employee salaries by four percent, but the pool the administration put together for salaries is about 90 percent of this number.

Kuhn said if the raises are

approved by the Board, deans will be given 4 percent of the base salary of their faculty and they will distribute it based on cumulative performance and evaluations.

But deans are not limited to raising salaries by only 4 percent, according to Bell.

“It doesn’t mean you can’t go over four percent raises, but this is just the average,” Bell said.

For instance, if one professor has performed very well, his or her dean could give him or her a six percent raise, while a professor who’s evaluations have not been

consistently positive will receive 2 percent.

However, Bell said the money deans are given is only to be used for salary increases.

If the raises are approved, employees will be told how much they are getting within a few days, then documentation of the increases will be published as soon as possible, Bell said.

Contact Gordon Brillon at gbrillon@lsureveille.com; Contact Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez at fsuarex@lsureveille.com

Student life

Muslim Student Association aims to increase awareness William Morris News Contributor

While making friends at a large university can be hard, many Muslim students also struggle with the additional challenge of connecting with others from different cultures. The Muslim Student Association wants to break down those barriers this semester.

Bioengineering junior Hanif Soysal, from Turkey, moved to the US 13 years ago and serves as the MSA president. Soysal said the clubs members have two main goals that he hopes will increase the MSA’s membership and help it become more noticeable on campus.

“The main goal is to provide the MSA members themselves, whether they be Muslim or not, a chance to meet regularly and

have a community within LSU,” Soysal said.

For now, it is a relatively small organization with about 3040 active members from a wide range of backgrounds. Providing a community of friendship for members is only the first part of what they want to accomplish.

“The second goal would be outreach ... MSA has been growing steadily in the last year and we want to get involved in the community,” said Soysal.

Nadiyah Furqan, sociology senior and public relations chairperson of the MSA, says that interest in Islam at the University is high and hardly a week goes by without getting some sort of question about her religion.

“Islam is brought up in almost every class I sit down in,” Furqan said. “People are curious and want to know more, rather

than hold on to misconceptions.”

Soysal says he knows becoming more well-known in the community is not something that happens overnight, but he hopes the club can make improvements.

“Just a year ago MSA was a less active group. Our first goal is to build that group ... so that we can focus on outreach and service,” Soysal said.

For now, the main part of their outreach plans are to continue with their efforts talking and handing out pamphlets in Free Speech Alley, and possibly plan for an Islamic awareness week on campus later this semester.

Contact William Morris at wmorris@lsureveille.com

SEPTEMBER

EVENT CALENDAR

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 6:00 PM

Hot Club of New Orleans - D.B.A. Table for Two - Cafe Istanbul Washboard Chaz Blues Trio - The Spotted Cat Music Club

7:00 PM

University of LA at Lafayette vs. Louisiana Tech Soccer - Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility Baker vs. Tara Football - Baker High School Broadmoor vs. Northeast Football - Broadmoor High School Capitol vs. Independence Football - Capitol High School Catholic vs. Parkview Baptist Football - Catholic High School Central vs. Istrouma Football - Central High School Dunham vs. St. Stanislaus Football - Dunham High School Episcopal vs. North Vermilion Football - Episcopal High School Glen Oaks vs. Belaire Football - Glen Oaks High School McKinley vs. Scotlandville Football - McKinley High School Scotlandville Magnet vs. McKinley Football Scotlandville High School Woodlawn vs. Denham Springs Football Woodlawn High School Leah Rucker - The Maison Kermit Ruffins - Blue Nile

8:00 PM

Charlie Murphy - Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Music in the Atrium - Belle of Baton Rouge Rick Springfield - The Joy Theater-New Orleans Meriwether - Varsity Theatre - Baton Rouge ComedySportz - La Nuit Comedy Theater Scientist Turned Comedian Tim Lee - Shadow Box Theatre

8:30 PM

Evening Sky Viewing - Highland Road Park Observatory Big Easy Freestyle Competition - House of Blues New Orleans Morris Day and the Time L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge

9:00 PM

Dirty Disco 5 Year Celebration Part 1 - Splash Night Club Phil Vaught - Paragon Casino Resort Andrew Duhon - One Eyed Jacks

9:30 PM

Hug Life - Adult Improv Show - La Nuit Comedy Theater The Pine Leaf Boys - The Blue Moon Groovy 7 - Rock 'N' Bowl

10:00 PM

10:30 PM 11:00 PM MARIEL GATES / The Daily Reveille

Social work sophomore Hafsah Mohammed (left) and sociology senior Nadiyah Furqan (right) smile during the first Muslim Student Association club meeting on Thursday in the Acadian Room in the Union.

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White Violet - Chelsea's Cafe Greg Proops - Howlin' Wolf Catfish Orchestra - Howlin' Wolf Stiff Necked Fools - The Maison R. Scully & The Rough 7 - D.B.A. Cottonmouth Kings - The Spotted Cat Music Club Mean Girls Throwback - Republic New Orleans Flow Tribe - Tipitina's - New Orleans Stand Up Showcase - La Nuit Comedy Theater Blue Nile Grand Re-Opening - Blue Nile

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

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Administration

Friday, September 6, 2013

College of Art and design

New administrative position to Development is promote creativity at LSU focus of new dean

Gordon Brillon Staff Writer

Laurence Kaptain is no stranger to treading new ground.

As Dean of the College of Music and Dramatic Arts, he oversaw the beginning of new programs that linked the Department of Theater with the College of Science, among others.

And now he’s been tasked with making even more unlikely connections across the University.

Kaptain took up the position of Director of Creative Initiatives with Office of Research and Economic the Development this June, his previous post being filled by Interim Dean Kristin Sosnowsky.

He said the position was created to help promote the use of creative thinking throughout the University and to help colleges within the University work together to create interdisciplinary programs and curricula.

Kaptain said his job is difficult because people in disparate fields like engineering and the arts tend to think differently and getting people in the same room can be a challenge.

“Some people say creativity is soft, or the arts are soft,” Kaptain said. “They think creativity is just for arts schools but that’s not true.”

The benefits of interdisciplinary cooperation far exceed the difficulties, he said.

Kaptain said arts colleges and going over potential new rarely receive large federal grants programs. like those that science schools The taskforce will mostly receive for research. By working be in charge of coming up with together, he said, colleges can of- ideas, he said. fer a more rounded education and “When I get the taskforce toenjoy steady funding. gether, we’re first going to get a University Executive Vice definition of creativity that works Chancellor and Provost Stuart for the University,” Kaptain said.

Bell said he has full confidence in “Then we’ll get ready to compile Kaptain’s ability to the information ‘Some people say cre- and let the people bring different departments together are higher ativity is soft or the who creatively. up use that.”

“One of Lar- arts are soft. They think Kaptain said ry’s strengths is creativity is just for arts though his job is his ability to think still in the early schools, but that’s not stages, the reout of the box, which allows him ception he has true.’ to see potential received from connections for across the UniLaurence Kaptain creative collaboversity has given Director of Creative Initiatives him confidence. ration,” Bell said.

“We’re still getting roll“Over the past four years he has helped form and shape programs, ing, but I’ve received some projects and alliances between very nice emails from top-notch CMDA and the Colleges of En- professors, which was really gineering, Humanities & Social gratifying,” Kaptain said. “In Sciences, Human Sciences & the end, I think we’re going Education, Science, Business, to create some more opportuMass Communication and Art & nities for students, and hopefully give them a wider breadth Design.”

After taking the job in June, of knowledge.”

Kaptain says he is still working on meeting with the deans of colleges and forming a taskforce of employees from ORED. Kaptain gave a presentation to about 15 ORED staff members Thursday, introducing interdisciplinary Contact Gordon Brillon at initiatives, he began as Dean gbrillon@lsureveille.com of Music and Dramatic Arts

student life

University celebrates African American culture and history

Elizabeth Thomas News Contributor

Students gathered Thursday evening in the Student Union Theatre to celebrate African American culture and history at the University’s annual Harambeé event.

Harambeé, a Swahili word for “coming together,” is an annual event hosted by Campus Life, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the African American Cultural Center.

Jacob Brumfield, assistant dean of students and associate director of Campus Life, said Harambeé is an opportunity to welcome and celebrate African American students on campus.

It is important as a predominantly white institution to celebrate minority culture and history on campus, he said.

The event included a variety of speakers, such as members of the University faculty, Student Government President John Woodard, student organization

ambassadors and the Chief Information Officer of Southern University Carlos Thomas, who was the keynote speaker.

Interim Vice Provost of Equity, Diversity and Community Outreach Kenneth Miles gave the welcome address where he stressed the importance of designing the trajectory of our future.

“The reality is that things do not always have to exist the way they do and that we can recognize that we can be in a position to make that change,” Miles said.

K.C. White, associate vice chancellor and dean of the Office of the Dean of Students, said one of her proudest memories of this semester so far was Community Bound and how that relates back to the meaning of Harambeé: unity.

Carlos Thomas, a former African American studies professor at the University, said it’s important for African Americans to be both economically and politically empowered.

“As college students, we think because we are in college

that we can just spend money and not have to pay it back, but that is not true, and I like that Dr. Thomas touched on that issue,” said Jourdan Williams, mass communications senior.

The event featured live music, dance and spoken word performances by the MLK Dance Ensemble, the Legacy Dancers, the Tiger Girls, Khrysy Freelow, Jonosha Jackson and a National Pan-Hellenic Council Unity Step.

Philosophy junior Cimajie Best said after attending this event, students learned to be more involved in their community.

Following the performances in the Student Union Theatre, students moved to the Union North Lobby for The Harambeé Café post show, which served as a meet-and-greet and featured a musical performace from The Thomas Brothers.

Contact Elizabeth Thomas at ethomas@lsureveille.com

Zach Carline News Contributor

The University’s College of Art and Design has two associate deans for the first time since 2009, following the promotion of Associate Professor of landscape architecture Lake Douglas.

Douglas will be the associate dean of research and development and Associate Dean of Academic Services Tom Sofranko will remain in his current position.

The position of associate dean of research and development was last filled in 2009, but has remained vacant since Stuart Baron stepped down from the role four years ago.

Dean of the College of Art and Design Alkis Tsolakis said he reopened the position because said he believes it can bring interesting and beneficial research initiatives to the college.

Sofranko said his position focuses more on students and curriculum and Douglas’ position will focus more on finding and funding new research, something he couldn’t really take on as the only associate dean.

Douglas, who already began his new duties, said he hopes to make the faculty and student research more visible within the university and externally with his new position.

He said the college addresses real-life issues such as coastal erosion and sustainability and it is import to spread the word on these beneficial research projects.

“A lot of what we do in the

studio has direct application to the outside world,” Douglas said.

Another focus of the position is finding funds for the college’s research projects, Tsolakis said, and Douglas was chosen because he is someone who understands the college and grant writing.

“We have to look to external sources of funding,” Douglas said.

“They’re out there and we just have to know where they are and go after them.”

Tsolakis said the college focuses on interdisciplinary, applied and creative research and Douglas is someone who has first-hand experience in research and publishing.

He said Douglas is a graduate of the University who has a great understanding of Louisiana and loyalty to the University, something greatly beneficial to the college.

While Douglas will still be a professor, he will step down from his position as undergraduate coordinator.

“That’s the one thing I think I will miss, dealing with students on a regular basis,” he said.

He said he is most looking forward to establishing contacts outside of the university to show the outside world the benefits of the college’s research.

“Often we get so focused on what we do inside the University, we forget it has outside application,” Douglas said.

Contact Zach Carline at zcarline@lsureveille.com

Sports

Friday, September 6, 2013

Getting to know the foe

Expect the Unexpected Online poll: Which LSU running back should get the most carries Saturday?

University of Alabama at Birmingham

2013 STATS PASSING · Austin Brown: 19-29, 301 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT · Jonathan Perry: 2-6, 38 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT

RUSHING · Darrin Reaves: 104 yards, 22 carries, 0 TD · Greg Franklin: 14 yards, 4 carries, 0 TD

RECEIVING · Jamarcus Nelson: 199 yards, 10 catches, 2 TD · Jamari Staples: 103 yards, 6 catches, 1 TD

STUDENT SECTION, see page 8

TEAM STAT COMPARISON 2012 - 2013 STATS TOTAL AND SCORING OFFENSE UAB: 31 points, 31.0 points per game LSU: 37 points, 37.0 points per game

Rushing offense UAB: 108 yards, 108 yards per game, 0 TD LSU: 197 yards, 197 YPG, 3 TD

Passing offense UAB: 339 yards, 339 YPG, 3 TD LSU: 251 yards, 251 YPG, 1 TD

TOTAL AND SCORING DEFENSE UAB: 34 points, 34.0 points per game LSU: 27 points, 27.0 points per game

Rushing defense UAB: 178 yards, 178 YPG, 3 TD LSU: 114 yards, 114 YPG, 2 TD

Passing defense UAB: 319 yards, 319 YPG, 1 TD LSU: 145 yards, 145 YPG, 0 TD TOMMY ROMANACH / The Daily Reveille

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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) maneuvers downfield Saturday during the Tigers’ 37-27 victory against TCU in the 2013 Cowboys Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Tigers’ unpredictability brings allure to home opener

Tommy Romanach Sports Contributor

The unexpected has become one of the greatest appeals to watching football. The chance that something different might happen lures fans in year after year.

At LSU, the unanticipated represents not just a

possibility, but a probability. The Tigers have taught their fans to anticipate the unknown.

LSU heads into its first game at Tiger Stadium Saturday night as big favorites against UAB. While the result of the game may be a foregone conclusion, the journey to that result remains as good a guess as anyone’s.

SPENCER HUTCHINSON Deputy Sports Editor

UNEXPECTED, see page 8

QUICK HITS

BLAZERS STATISTICS

HUTCHDOWN DANCING

One unknown to the game is which LSU running back will step up.

LSU coach Les Miles has given no indication to who might see more playing time among running backs Alfred Blue, Terrence Magee, Kenny Hilliard and Jeremy Hill.

JAMARCUS NELSON

· 367 ALL-PURPOSE YARDS · 160 pounds

Student section: put up or shut up In 2010, roughly 10,000 students and I stood in a heaping mass of humanity and watched what is still the most thrilling and equally confusing minute of football I’ve ever watched.

A snap flew over Jordan Jefferson’s head and LSU fans began to lament a rather embarrassing loss to a much lesser Tennessee team.

Then something weird happened.

The referees explained that the Vols’ celebration was premature.

They had started the last play with 13 players on the field, and Stevan Ridley ran in LSU’s go-ahead, 1-yard touchdown as time expired.

I’ll never forget it.

But as an overweight drunkard fell on me and a full soda cup found my shoulder from unknown rows above me, something else also struck me — the LSU student section should get its act together.

Tiger Stadium is perennially listed on the short list of notorious places for away teams to play — as it should be — and the student section plays a big part in securing that recognition season after season.

But with college football bigger than it has ever been and fandom reaching new heights every

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SOCCER

Tigers toughing out non-conference slate LSU heads north for Gold Classic Chris Abshire

Senior Reporter

The LSU soccer team rarely leaves the Gulf Coast region for non-conference games, much less ventures above the Mason-Dixon line.

But the Tigers will travel farther north than they ever have in program history this weekend when they play Minnesota (4-0) on Friday and No. 19

USC (3-0) on Sunday as part of the Minnesota Gold Classic in Minneapolis.

“It is a long way,” coach Brian Lee said. “A nice excuse to get out of Louisiana heat right now and play sort of a [Southeastern Conference]-type weekend against NCAA Tournament-caliber teams.”

The visit is part of an enhanced non-conference schedule this season for LSU, which includes two ranked foes and three additional teams that finished with SOCCER ADVANCE, see page 8

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LSU junior midfielder Alex Arlitt (14) drives the ball down the field August 27 at the LSU Soccer Stadium.

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FOOTBALL

Friday, September 6, 2013

GOLF

UAB beat writer answers five Tigers aim to make questions about game on Sat. improvements

Mike Gegenheimer Sports Writer

To bring a different perspective of LSU’s opponent, The Daily Reveille teamed up with AL.com’s UAB beat writer Drew Champlin to get his thoughts on the upcoming matchup.

1. How similar is UAB coach Garrick McGee’s offense at UAB to his system at Arkansas as offensive coordinator?

Champlin: I can’t speak for Arkansas, since I didn’t see much of their games, but I’d guess very similar. He learned from Bob Petrino and while there are probably some different wrinkles, it’s much the same. Except that there’s no Mallett or Wilson leading the charge, though Austin Brown looked like an improved quarterback in the opener. They use the tight end as a weapon in the pass game and have a good running back in Darrin Reaves.

2. With LSU being such a highly ranked team, a lot of people are simply writing off UAB. What’s the attitude been like around the program leading up to this weekend’s matchup with the Tigers?

Champlin: More of a “shock the world” mentality. No one thought they would beat LSU in 2000 and it happened. They aren’t looking

to that game for inspiration, but they believe they can play with anybody.

Nic Cotten Sports Contributor

3. Wide receiver Jamarcus Nelson had sort of a coming out party against Troy last week with 199 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Can Nelson have a repeat performance against LSU or was last week a fluke?

Champlin: Last week definitely wasn’t a fluke, but I can’t see him getting 367 all-purpose yards against a team like LSU. It won’t surprise me if he breaks a big play, as he has SEC speed but he’s not real big. He’ll have games like that against other Conference USA teams, though.

4. What do quarterbacks Jonathan Perry and Austin Brown each bring to the table in the offense and how will that competition play out against LSU? Champlin: They’re both about the same. Some people outside of the program think Brown’s the passer and Perry’s the runner, but that’s not the case. They’re both pocket passers. Brown has a little bit stronger of an arm, but Perry’s a little taller.

Brown will start and Perry will probably come in the third series and I think the only way Perry plays more than he did last week is if UAB is getting blown out in the second half.

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UAB quarterback Jonathan Perry (14) throws for a touchdown against Troy in the Blazer’s game in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday.

5. Prediction for the game?

Champlin: Let’s go 45-17 LSU. I do think UAB can score a couple of touchdowns, but I have a hard time seeing them make enough stops.

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A faction of experienced golfers will try to carry their hot swinging from the summer into a promising season as the No. 9 ranked LSU men’s golf team tees off this weekend in its first team tournament of the season at the Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic in Rocky Face, Ga. The Tigers will try to use momentum from four golfers’ performances in the US Amateur tournament in August to take the top spot.

Coach Chuck Winstead said the experience of senior Landon Lyons and juniors Stewart Jolly, Myles Lewis and Ben Taylor in the amateur tournament has this year’s team poised for success.

“Their performance in the tournament shows their form is well,” Winstead said. “We’ve been playing well and I expect us to have a good year.”

The Tigers ended tied for fourth in the same tournament last season, and Winstead said their knowledge of the course at The Farm Golf Club can help the team succeed.

Senior Andrew Presley and junior Curtis Thompson each shot a 1-under-par at the course in 2012 to lead the team that scored a combined 4-under-par 286. Jolly

and sophomore Zach Wright shot an even par last season and Lyons rounded out the Tigers’ team with a 4-over-par.

Winstead will bring back four members of last year’s five-man lineup with Presley, Jolly, Thompson and Wright. They will be joined by senior Smylie Kaufman representing LSU this weekend.

“All the guys in the lineup have played in the tournament before,” Winstead said. “There will be no adjustment to learning the course which is an advantage.”

The Tigers’ returning players and their improving play brings a sense of experience that last year’s team did not have, he said.

Winstead was pleased with the way the team has been hitting in practices in Baton Rouge this week and thinks that play can translate into a successful weekend of golf.

LSU will face rigorous competition this weekend as the tournament features several of Golfweek’s Preseason Top 30 teams including No. 4 Georgia Tech, No. 6 Texas, No. 11 Georgia, No. 12 Auburn, No. 18 South Carolina and No. 21 Clemson.

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Lady Tigers to compete at Rice Invitational in Houston Dimitri Skoumpourdis Sports Contributor

The LSU volleyball team (30) is looking to build on their best start since 2010 with a successful visit to Houston at the Rice Invitational this weekend.

The Lady Tigers will face off with Arkansas-Little Rock, Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Rice at the competition.

LSU is coming off a promising opening weekend as they collected four-set victories over UTSan Antonio and UC Davis last weekend. Senior Desiree Elliott, sophomore Cati Leak and junior Malorie Pardo were honored with Tiger Classic All-Tournament distinction as they lead the team to their perfect start.

“We were very aggressive serving this past weekend,” said coach Fran Flory in a news release. “We will have to maintain that.”

The most important thing for the team in the early stage of the season is crafting their identity, Flory said. When facing lesser programs the team is focusing on their game and not playing down to the competition.

“Our first contact has to be great,” Flory said. “We can’t give the other team points. Those would be the keys that I’d expect

us to carry on that we did a great job last weekend.”

Arkansas-Little Rock features a lot of international talent on their squad. The Trojans boast three players from Bosnia in junior Edina Begic, junior Adisa Hodzic and sophomore Sonja Milanovic that bring a contrast to the style traditionally employed

in the states.

“In Europe, volleyball is played a little differently,” Flory said. “It is not as much of a physical sport as much as it is a finesse and flow sport.”

Flory pointed to LSU’s international tour this summer as a vital experience that should provide the Lady Tigers with the

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LSU senior middle blocker Desiree Elliott (4) spikes the ball Saturday during the Tigers’ 3-1 victory against UC Davis in the PMAC.

tools necessary to combat the difference in style.

The matchup should be a good test for the team as Flory pointed to a lack of understanding of rhythm and flow being an area that needs improvement from last season.

The team will face off with Arkansas-Little Rock on Friday

at 4 p.m., Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday at 10 a.m. and Rice on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Contact Dimitri Skoumpourdis at dskoumpourdis@lsureveille.com

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It was Magee who made the biggest impact last Saturday. After spending 2012 in a limited role at wide receiver, Magee finally got his chance to show his talents.

Magee emerged from fourth on the depth chart to rush for 95 yards on only 13 carries, including touchdowns of 52 and three yards in the third quarter. “[Running backs] coach Frank [Wilson] used to tell him in the meeting rooms, ‘Your time is coming, your time is coming, just be patient,” Blue said. “And we kind of all knew his time was coming by his play.”

While Magee shined, Hilliard saw limited play as a downward trend in carries that began last season continued into 2013.

Hilliard scored eight touchdowns in 2011 and rushed for 303 yards and six touchdowns through the first three games of 2012. In the 10 games since then, he’s only rushed for 169 yards and no touchdowns, including a four-carry, eight-yard performance on Saturday.

The question of when Hill might see playing time again also looms over the Tigers. LSU’s leading rusher in 2012 never entered the game on Saturday and Miles remains cryptic on when Hill will come back.

LSU’s sporadic halfback carries display a testament to LSU’s legion of outstanding backs. Three different backs rushed for 100 yards in each of the last two seasons, and four different backs rushing for at least 300 yards in a season.

“I can’t really tell what might happen (Saturday),” Blue said. “Like oach Frank always says, ‘hot hand gonna get the ball.’ If you out there watching, and somebody break, most likely that’ll be the guy with the most carries.”

Whoever the ball goes to, success running the ball might come more easily against UAB. The Blazers ranked 81st in the nation in rush defense last year and allowed 178

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top-60 Ratings Percentage Index finishes last season.

The Tigers (2-1-1) dropped their first contest of the season on Monday, allowing three unanswered goals to No. 8 BYU in a 4-2 loss.

But that defeat, along with facing the currently undefeated Golden Gophers squad and perennial Pac-12 power USC, should improve LSU’s postseason chances.

“It’s really tricky — it’s an RPI math quotient,” Lee said.

“You want to play best teams possible who have an RPI number that is beneficial if you beat them. It’s just, geographically, we live where the nearest top100 team is usually four-anda-half hours away in Stephen F. Austin and Rice. So you take creative ways like this to maximize your schedule.”

This weekend is the first time LSU has played in another team’s invitational classic since 2009, when the Tigers played Duke and No. 1 North Carolina in the Duke Nike Classic.

While Lee is

Friday, September 6, 2013 If something doesn’t change, and the downward slide into an even more drunken, half-interested section continues, there will be plenty of other schools eager to take a top spot.

I’ve been to Texas A&M’s Kyle Field where fans gather at midnight for yell practice and the press box sways in rhythm with them as they sing the fight song at deafening decibels.

I’ve also been to Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium where they still have much to learn but won’t be too far behind soon if no one stops Saban and his boys on the field.

And there’s always a good showing in the Swamp, where Florida fans would once again be in the conversation if their team can get back to Tim Tebow era success.

When it comes down to it, LSU students have a choice.

Either get more involved and step up your game, or stop hailing yourself as the greatest of all time.

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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) runs for a touchdown Saturday.

yards on the ground against Troy last Saturday.

The Tigers’ unpredictability continued on the defensive side where a fairly experienced linebacker corps gave a less than stellar effort against TCU. The linebackers, led by senior Lamin Barrow, produced only seven tackles against TCU and allowed the Horned Frogs’ running backs more than six yards per carry.

The group could see improvement with the return of senior linebacker Tahj Jones, who didn’t make the trip to Dallas because of an undisclosed injury. The versatility of Jones could help bring changes to the group’s performance Saturday, according to Barrow.

The entire defense will join in trying to stop UAB junior receiver Jamarcus Nelson, who established

himself last week as UAB’s top threat on offense.

Nelson hauled 10 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns against Troy, while also taking a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown.

LSU hopes to counter the Blazers’ passing attack with a defense that surrendered only 145 passing yards against TCU. The key will be letting go of simple mistakes made against the Horned Frogs and focusing on the game ahead, Barrow said.

“You set a standard for yourself heading into the first game and when you don’t reach that you’ve got to put it behind you,” said Barrow.

“Its all bout tightening back up on your technique.”

considering the numbers when scheduling, it’s a no-brainer for the players when they get to line up against power-conference foes.

“It’s great for us, to get these good matches,” junior midfielder Alex Arlitt said. “In order to improve, you need to play better teams, and the higher our rank can be. We’re good enough to match good teams.”

Though the Tigers faltered late against BYU, they controlled 55 percent of the possession and completed 100 more passes in defeat.

That crisp passing will be put to the test against a physical Minnesota squad, which already has a win in Big Ten play.

“They’re a typical Big Ten team, which means they’ll be tall, strong and dangerous on set pieces and tough in the tackle and challenging balls in the air,” Lee said. “ Minnesota is always a team in the tournament or among the last few out, so it’s a quality bunch.”

The match is LSU’s fourth all time against a Big Ten squad and the first since facing Illinois in 2010. LSU is 1-2 against the conference in

three previous meetings.

year, the LSU student section better get back to the basics if it wants to keep its reputation.

Quit buying $7 sodas just so you can see how far they fly when the clock ticks to zero. You’re a college student.

It pains me to see you waste money.

Stop leaving the game when LSU is up by more than a touchdown at halftime. The best student section wouldn’t leave.

Think about coming to at least one game a year sober and, for God’s sake, learn how to clap on cue.

What makes Tiger Stadium a daunting environment is something very simple — it’s loud.

If LSU students are adamant about remaining in the best student section conversation, these concessions shouldn’t be too difficult.

Students don’t have to do much. Just be there and scream your purple-and-gold-bleeding throat out.

I’ve seen less and less of that over the course of my four years at LSU, except for top-tier matchups that any fan base in the country would show up for.

Alabama is one thing, but if you want to really impress somebody, show up for UAB on Saturday. All of UAB.

Spencer Hutchinson is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from West Monroe.

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game-winning, 32-yard field goal as time expired.

It wasn’t really an upset.

“We jumped out to a 10-0 lead, and controlled the play,” Gallego said. “It wasn’t like this miracle or thing where we came out of nowhere. We had a good team. It wasn’t like, ‘Hey, we’re going to LSU. Oh no, intimidation factor!’”

He’s got a compelling case.

The Blazers finished 7-4 that year, only missing the postseason because there were fewer bowls back then. Their only losses came at Kansas by three points on a late 50-yard field goal and to three bowl-bound teams that finished a combined 24-12.

Six players from their defense played some form of pro football for multiple years. Three were drafted by NFL teams, including first-rounder Bryan Thomas, who played 11 seasons as a defensive tackle for the Jets.

That defense held an LSU offense full of future All-Conference players and NFL draft picks like Josh Reed, Josh Booty, Domanick Davis and LaBrandon Toefield to 263 total yards. They picked off Booty four times and forced five fumbles, recovering two.

“I remember it like it was yesterday,” said former LSU recruiting coordinator and tight ends coach Derek Dooley prior to the 2010 Tennessee-UAB game. “I laid in my bed [recently] thinking about it. [UAB] had some good players and we were real thin upfront, then. We had some playmakers at

the skill spots. It was the turnovers that did it.”

But with the Tigers coming off a combined seven wins in 1998-99, there wasn’t quite the aura there is now.

“I remember the student section was across the field, so right behind us were a bunch of families and little kids waving at you, not knowing any better,” said Blazers quarterback Daniel Dixon. “It stuck out in my mind. The stadium was definitely hostile, but for some reason that moment took the edge off the place.”

Dixon, the normal starter, was benched after a poor start to the season, but replaced the 0-for-5 Thomas Cox in the second quarter and posted UAB’s only touchdown of the night with a 24-yard strike on his second drive.

LSU bounced back with a Davis touchdown dive in the third period and tied the game on John Corbello’s fourth-quarter field goal.

Late in the final frame, UAB corner Chris Brown picked off Booty in LSU territory and returned it 25 yards inside the Tiger 20-yard line.

Gallego’s walk-off kick followed moments later, the full impact of which was lost on him immediately but has only appreciated over time with Saban and LSU’s meteoric rise.

“It was pretty quick to figure out he was a pretty good coach because they beat [No. 11] Tennessee and [No. 13] Mississippi State in the next month,” Gallego said. “You sit there and win our

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The scoreboard illuminates the Tigers’ losing score after UAB defeated the Tigers 13-10 on Sept. 23, 2000, in Tiger Stadium.

This was the last time the Blazers travelled to Baton Rouge.

ballgame, and then you’re watching them winning these games in hotel rooms. It made us realize, well, he is pretty good. But so are we.”

Gallego, now a firefighter in Tuscaloosa, works a mile from Saban’s Alabama office. He’s often wondered what he would say to the legendary coach he once beat on a balmy Baton Rouge night.

“I don’t even know if I would

bring it up,” Gallego said. “My coworkers would probably do it for me. They think it’s so cool the guy driving with them and working with them beat the man himself.”

Dixon will be in attendance Saturday, returning to the scene of the triumph. History seems unlikely to repeat itself, with LSU an overwhelming five-touchdown favorite.

“I always told myself I would

make it back down here and this game has just brought the whole thing back to memory,” Dixon said. “I’m sure there’s a few LSU fans who want to forget it.”

Contact Chris Abshire at cabshire@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @Abshire_Chris

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weekend, they will discover that parking lots on campus have new names. The lots are now organized by a numerical system instead of an alphabetical system, according to Gary Graham, director of Parking and Transportation Services.

Graham said the change was implemented because there were no more letters left to label the parking lots and because the numbering system is more organized.

“It will help us better control the directional flow of traffic,” Graham said.

With this system, the campus is divided into quadrants by 100s, 200s, 300s and 400s in relation to Tiger Stadium, Graham said.

The parking quadrants will not affect current parking permit locations. Only the names of the lots have changed.

On Saturday, fans will also notice new game day parking lot signage across campus. The new signs have a uniform design and are all gold in color. In a news release the University asked that fans “Follow the Gold,” meaning these gold signs, to find their parking.

Additionally, the University launched a new tool designed to alleviate pregame traffic this season.

By logging on to LSUsports. net/parking and clicking on “Driving Directions to LSU Venues” then “Get Graphical Directions to Parking Lots,” fans can select the parking lot they wish to park in and their inbound direction on

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The athletic parking department has changed the parking system for home football games by organizing the lots by a numerical system instead of a alphabetical system.

Interstate 10. A suggested access route will then be provided based on pregame traffic restrictions.

Parking at the Union Square Parking Garage is also open to game day parking for individual games through advance purchase at LSUtix.net.

Michael Bonnette, the University’s sports information

director, said fans should arrive early and plan ahead because of the changes around campus.

Not only will things look different to many fans on game day, Tiger Stadium will also sound different.

“We have a new sound system that people are going to be really impressed with,” Bonnette said.

Because the scoreboard in the south endzone was removed for the expansion, a new sound system had to be incorporated into the north endzone scoreboard.

Contact Gabrielle Braud at gbraud@lsureveille.com

is, it’s only about those two things.

What else is it about? Children and lollipops and Skittles?”

The panelists went on to further discuss how the issue of race in the U.S. courts and in society was essential to this verdict.

“You know, people say the ‘Trayvon Martin case,’ which is not even a case really,” Tibbs said.

“Because he was shot and killed in the street, but Zimmerman, he got a case.”

Unglesby said society likes to believe it’s less violent today than it was in the past, but the truth is society is more violent today than ever before.

Police become judges on the street and certain people are criminilaized before they are even noticed, Tibbs said.

“Policing is a profoundly cultural and psychological phenomenon; it is gratuitous and unwarranted,” Tibbs said. “Policing proceeds the law; it doesn’t follow it. Only in a society where the law puts black people as synonymous with crime, can this situation exist. Your image is left as the cause and problem to your own death.”

Tibbs said that the key to this entire process is racial profiling and how policing actually creates this profile.

“I think one of the tragedies in the U.S. is that we don’t talk about race ever in the courtroom,” Unglesby said.

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Attitude toward binge drinking needs to change GATES TO REASON Mariel Gates Columnist I am in no way against drinking, but college students seem to have a negative attitude about alcohol, as if it weren’t an alcoholic beverage but instead a liquid required to hydrate every single social event.

It can be a great way to unwind on a Friday night. Tequila becomes liquid gold, making people dance and allowing conversations to flow freely. A beer in hand can give a person the confidence to talk to someone they normally would be too shy to approach.

Alcohol isn’t all bad.

This culture of drinking, partying, late nights in Tigerland and tailgating can be fun and well deserved, but it has become so habitual and casual that people seem to forget the very negative aspects that come with this life of binge drinking.

But students and the Baton Rouge community should take a step back and think about our drinking habits and their effect not only on ourselves but the way they affect our surroundings.

The life of a college student is stressful. Thinking about our futures and what we’re going to do once we graduate while also balancing a social life, attempting

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Graduation really makes the difference Earlier this week, LSU student columnist Alix Landriault suggested in an Op-Ed piece in The Daily Reveille that LSU and its students should prioritize and take the issue of graduation very seriously. I am pleased to report that LSU’s 6-year graduation rate has recently reached nearly 67%, a five-point jump over the previous year, which is LSU’s highest rate on record and well above the national public university average. In her column, Alix is astute in asking what LSU plans to do to retain and graduate even more students. Not only is LSU taking this issue seriously, but

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While college students enjoy drinking, the binge culture around the University is dangerous and could lead to problems.

to get enough sleep and hoping we can skim by with some good grades isn’t an easy task. On the weekends and weeknights, many LSU students seek refuge from the stress of their day by having a beer, or two, or ten.

We live in the drunkest state in the country, so the large consumption of alcohol as a way to let loose and have fun with friends is accepted and never questioned. If you’re under 21 at a bar or club, chances are if you really want a drink, it won’t be

too hard to acquire one. If you have a fake ID that doesn’t even remotely look like you, not too many bouncers or bartenders will take notice or care.

It’s only the second week of school and I’ve already overheard too many conversations about getting drunk the night before and all the stupid things that went down. The amount of vomit one upchucks is seen as a trophy, and the degree of the hangover is a thing to gloat about.

This is where parts of our

drinking culture become a bad thing. When getting throw-up and hangover drunk is expected and even revered, we need to draw a line.

My mom reminds me quite frequently that although I may feel like it, I am not invincible.

This is the exact mindset some college students have as they drive home after too many beers or when they allow themselves to drink to a point of passing out. It won’t happen to me, it’ll never happen to me.

our state and federal governments have jumped in to push colleges toward better student success in many unprecedented ways.

LSU has implemented numerous efforts to improve student retention and graduation rates. The newest tool is a program called Beacon, which started this fall and applies predictive modeling techniques based on new students’ academic history and a survey of their strengths and behaviors. By predicting the rough spots, LSU can intervene and help the students avoid setbacks. LSU also has initiated the IMPACT program to help students improve their academic skills. There are other efforts already in place, such as the Comprehensive Academic Tracking System (CATS) that helps move students more efficiently to graduation. For those students that leave, LSU now has a Plan to Return effort to bring them back as quickly and easily as possible.

Your government also is now placing considerable emphasis on your success. LSU is operating under the La GRAD Act that ties state appropriations and tuition rates to better performance, specifically in student success metrics. President Obama just announced an effort to tie federal financial aid to student success, meaning that LSU students could be eligible for more financial grant aid if LSU can demonstrate that we are serving students successfully. Universities across America are under increasing pressure to help students complete their college education. This issue is not only one of federal significance, but has become the number one issue among the National Governors Association.

However, know that the most important investor in student success is you and your family. Unlike previous generations, a college degree has never meant more to an individual when it comes to potential earnings

and other benefits throughout a lifetime. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a university graduate’s median lifetime earnings averages approximately $54,000 annually, while a student who starts but never completes college earns approximately $37,000 annually, only $5,000 more than a high school graduate who never pursued college in the first place.

Additionally, national data consistently indicates that college and university graduates are more likely to volunteer in their communities, enjoy better health, experience more leisure time and pursue additional lifelong learning educational opportunities. Professionally, college graduates experience better career satisfaction, job security, and overall quality of life.

Informing freshmen that it is never too early to start thinking about graduation and reminding all students throughout the year about the importance of completing your

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Until a friend, relative or classmate falls victim of the irreversible effect of this carefree lifestyle, we can’t properly understand that it can happen to anyone.

We are not invincible. Our bodies force us to vomit and pass out when we drink too much because that’s the only way it can give the message for us to stop what we’re doing. Instead of treating vomit as a trophy, it should be taken as a sign to stop drinking and head to sleep. When we black out, instead of acting like it was all in good fun, we should learn from it.

I’m not asking anyone to stop drinking, and I’m not trying to make anyone feel bad about his or her lifestyle. Every person has fun in their own way, whether it’s a night at Reggie’s or a night playing Scrabble with some friends. I merely ask that we take care of each other and are aware of our surroundings, the condition of our own bodies, and the state of our friends.

Mariel Gates is a 19-year-old mass communication sophomore from Baton Rouge, La.

Contact Mariel Gates at mjones@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @mgatesj_TDR LSU degrees is one of the most important reasons why we are in higher education. You also have a responsibility to yourself, your families, and your fellow classmates to help them achieve this essential educational goal with lifelong benefits. Therefore, take advantage of LSU and all it has to offer. Seek help when you need it, after all, we are here for you. Most importantly, however, graduate and help those around you graduate as well. Ultimately, we as a society all benefit from living in a well-educated and well-engaged society.

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Quote of the Day

“Now don’t say you can’t swear off drinking; it’s easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.”

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Obama should tap Yellen for next Fed Chairman SHARE THE WEALTH Jay Meyers Columnist President Obama’s replacement for current Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernake will likely be one of the most contentious and important economic decisions of his presidency. Should it be former Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Summers?

Or Vice Chairwoman of the Fed Board of Governors Janet Yellen?

But the more relevant question is this: Why should University students care about who will be running the world’s most powerful central bank for the next four years?

Perhaps, though, we should go even a bit more fundamental.

What role does the Fed play in impacting our day-to-day economic well-being?

Founded in 1913, the Fed normally takes responsibility for our nation’s short-term economic goals by influencing the direction of interest rates in order to control our money supply.

The Fed controls our money supply primarily through the buying and selling of government securities, such as treasury bills, in its open market operations.

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.

To really gain a comprehensive understanding how the Fed shapes our nation’s economic conditions, it is most insightful to see how the central bank behaved in reaction to the 2008 financial crisis that weakened our economy so severely.

First and foremost, under the guidance of Bernanke, the Fed bailed out a handful of large banks at the climax of the crisis, thereby stabilizing credit markets and preventing a complete collapse of the US economy.

What would have happened had the Bernanke Fed not bailed out, say, Bank of America or American International Group (AIG)?

Well, according to most economists and finance experts, likely every major U.S. bank would have gone bankrupt.

This means that instead of unemployment spiking at 10 percent, it would have increased to around 25 percent. Also, most major Fortune 100 companies would have gone bankrupt, or had to drastically scale back operations.

If you think graduating in a job market with around 7 percent unemployment is more palatable than 25 percent, you can thank the Fed for

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Fed. Vice Chair Janet Yellen, left, and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers are emerging as the leading contenders to replace Fed. Chairman Ben Bernanke.

bestowing better fortune unto you than your grandparents during the Great Depression.

Second, over the next 5 years, the Bernanke Fed maintained short-term interest rates near zero, and, for the purpose of lowering long-term rates, purchased vast amounts of long-term debt and mortgage-backed securities.

The goal behind these purchases was to prop up the labor market by driving down the cost of borrowing.

It’s simple Econ 101: Firms are more likely to purchase equipment and hire workers when they can do so cheaply.

The Fed’s efforts have been an

undeniable success.

While Congress has done nothing, the Fed has been the most instrumental force in our economy, lowering unemployment from 10 percent to 7.4 percent, while also keeping the inflation rate low.

As students, we presumably have a vested interest in how robust the nation’s economy is when we graduate.

While Obama won’t announce his nomination for the top spot until later this fall, the candidate most likely to follow in Bernanke’s footsteps — focusing on maximizing employment by maintaining low interest rates — is Janet Yellen.

From 2004-2010, Yellen was President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve District, and she is now the second-ranking official under Bernanke at our central bank.

Indeed, Yellen would be a mirror image of Bernanke, correctly putting employment at the top of her agenda, thereby temporarily putting inflation concerns on the backburner.

Summers, on the other hand, wouldn’t be so partial to fostering an environment that is conducive for hiring.

In fact, Summers has been quite outspoken in criticizing the Fed’s bond purchases, warning that it could negatively affect financial markets.

As a result, most investors believe he is likely to end the Fed’s efforts to stimulate our economy much more quickly than Yellen, which probably means a less favorable hiring environment.

Yellen is Bernanke 2.0, someone who is willing to take flak from politicians railing against the evils of inflation, in the interest of taking as much action as necessary until a noticeably positive effect is made on unemployment and growth.

Put simply, Yellen is the candidate more in tune with increasing University students’ bottom line.

Jay Meyers is a 20-year-old economics junior from Shreveport, La. Contact Jay Meyers at jmeyers@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @TDR_jmeyers

Too much Spice Girls, not enough Riot Grrls THE BOX DOES NOT EXIST Jana King Columnist Girl Warrior, Feminists in Action and other local groups have done a lot of positive work in the way of empowering young women.

I am in awe of how many women in this community have come together to make strides for feminism and women’s issues.

But as I attended BRAWL — Baton Rouge Arm Wrestling Ladies — last week, I began to feel uncomfortable. I started to worry that maybe we’ve taken girl power so far that we’re accepting it in the place of feminism.

I was surrounded by females putting on a show, although for a good cause, and the only males who participated were feminine in character.

Don’t get me wrong — I understand that gender expression is fluid. I am very well aware that the way those men expressed themselves was their’s to choose. But when I searched for other types of male-feminist expression, I couldn’t find any.

In America, Lisa Frank stickers are a rite of passage. Along with icons such as Beyonce, I Can Be President Barbie and The Cheetah Girls, our generation grew up during a time when girls were being celebrated through girl power.

When I was a young girl, my mother rejected Barbie, saying that the toy gave an unrealistic body image ideal to young girls. At the time that seemed unfair, but now I’m thankful.

My mother encouraged everything that I did. When I hated ballet, she let me quit and try softball instead. When I traded that for robotics, it was no issue. In high school, I complained about flute being too frilly, and she allowed me to switch to French horn.

Not once while raising me, did she ever seem to let my gender affect my choices. She encouraged me through childhood, educated me during puberty and celebrated me for my accomplishments. She taught me that I was strong because of who I was, not just because I was a girl.

Yes, I was female, but I was more than that.

When I first became interested in gender issues, it was from outrage.

Even with that outrage, there was a time when I rejected the label of

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Barbies have received criticism for being unrealistic and damaging to young girls’ self-image.

“feminist.” I felt that to say I was a feminist was to say that I believed I was better than men.

I am not comfortable saying I am better than anyone.

That’s the unfortunate, negative connotation that shadows feminism in this world. The idea that if you identify as a feminist you are saying

you believe you are better than men.

In “Teaching Feminism,” an online publication which focuses on stories of gender equality in the classroom, one user spoke about telling her students she was a feminist.

After that class period, one of her students approached her and asked her, point blank, why she thought

women were better than men.

She later said, “It’s no surprise that people believe this about feminism. We spend a great deal of time championing women.”

Right there, we can see that the bitter notion of the “man hating feminist” isn’t developed over many years of young men feeling rejected by empowered women — it’s taught from a young age.

While I do believe in encouraging young girls, because they will continue to face gender-based obstacles, it is important to let them, along with young boys, know that they are more than their gender expression.

I’m worried, and it’s not because I don’t want to offend anyone.

I’m worried that this idea of feminism being female and feminine will create a rift too large to be anything but harmful for the overall goal of feminism—gender equality.

Jana King is a 19-year-old women and gender studies major from Ponchatoula, La.

Contact Jana King at jking@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @jking_TDR

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Hampton Inn College Drive is hiring for a full-time Director of Sales (DOS) with a minimum of two years sales experience and knowledge of the Baton Rouge area. Email all applications to monee@highpointe. com.

YMCA Activity Room Coordinator Enthusiastic team player. Part-time, must be willing to work Monday thru Friday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings. The Activity Room is an interactive video exercise gaming room that allows individuals to work out while having fun. The attendant will supervise youth & their families and also create new programming activities. CRP/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within the first 30-days of employment. FREE membership!

Apply: A.C. Leiws YMCA, 350 S. Foster Dr., BR, LA (225) 924-3606 ask for Sarah PART TIME - $12+ hour. Provide companionship and daily support for young adult woman with disabilities.

Perfect for Psych, Kinesiology, ComD or SpEd majors. For more information call Benita at 225-938-3979 or e-mail breno55@cox.net. Flexible hours Gatti’s Pizza, a buffet-style pizza restaurant, on Essen Ln. in Baton Rouge is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. Candidates must be reliable, trustworthy, customer service friendly, and be able to provide transportation to and from work.This is a collaborative work environment, so teamwork is a MUST. We are flexible for high-school and college aged students, and we make sure you are off work at a decent time on school nights. To apply for the positions available email your resume to essenlanegattispizza@gmail.com, or fill out an application at the store!

HOSTS/HOSTESSES NEEDED! Capital City Grill Downtown is now hiring! Very flexible with school schedules. Apply at 100 Lafayette Street in Downtown Baton Rouge.

Happy part-time employees needed for nursery and after school care.

Experience preferred. 2:30 to 6:00 M-F. 20 minutes from LSU. River Road Day Care 336-9030.

STUDENT WORK GREAT STARTING PAY Flex schedules, training provided Customer sales/service Scholarships possible Conditions apply, call TODAY! 225-921-9673 Earnparttime.com $16.00 Starting Pay- base/appt.

PT Work, FT pay!

Flexible schedules, Scholarships possible, training provided.

Customer sales/service- Apply NOW 225-921-9673 Workforstudents.com

Hampton Inn College Drive is also hiring for am/pm front desk staff. Stop by in person to fill out an application at 4646 Constitution Drive.

Early Childhood Education Student to work 5 days from 8:45 am to 1:15 pm. Email resume’ to rayner-center@ earthlink.net or call 225-924-6772.

Fun, outgoing student workers needed!

Customer sales/service- flexible schedules $16.00 base-appt, training provided Scholarships and internships possible Apply TODAY! 225-921-9673 Workforstudents.com Looking for student help in setting up and teardown of corporate tailgating area for all home games at the Old Alex Box Stadium. If interested, contact Patrick at 318-779-5482. Needed starting with 9-7 game!

Early Childhood Education Student to work 5 days from 8:45 am to 1:15 pm. Email resume’ to rayner-center@ earthlink.net or call 225-924-6772.

NOW HIRING: YMCA Lifeguards Current certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR/PRO/First Aid/Emergency Oxygen Administration or successfully complete a Y Lifeguard training.

Certification classes also available.

Flex schedules Mon-Sun. We will train you! www.ymcabr.org Mom of 3 looking for a sitter to help with after school activites. Must have own transportation.

Call or text Nicole 225-964-7521 Small law firm seeks part time courier/file clerk. Must have reliable transportation and good driving record.

Submit inquiries to rsanchez@tslegal. net Students needed to work with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Several shifts available.

Great for Comm D, Social Work, Psych and Kines Majors. Call 225-216-1199 for more information or apply in person at St. John the Baptist Human Services at 622 Shadows Lane Suite A BR, LA 70806.

Sylvan Learning Centers on Bluebonnet/Siegen seeking office worker/client service rep. for 10-20 hours per week (3:007:00 p.m.) + Saturday mornings.

Saturdays required. $10/hr. Great office experience! Please e-mail sylvan1304@gmail.com or call 2917323 Behavioral Intervention Group in Baton Rouge is hiring line therapists to implement Applied Behavior Analysis

programs one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum. Applicants must demonstrate ability to interact and play with children. Benefits, flexible hours, and a fun working environment.

Behavioral Intervention Group in Baton Rouge is hiring line therapists to implement Applied Behavior Analysis programs one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum. Applicants must demonstrate ability to interact and play with children. Benefits, flexible hours, and a fun working environment.

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Looking for a fun part time job? We got it!!

We are looking for recreational gymnastics coaches.All you need to know is basic gymnastics/tumbling!

Call Elvira for more information.

225-252-7592 Morturary Transportation Company seeking individuals to assist in death calls and pick ups. On-call basis.

Flexible schedule. Please fax letter of interest/resume with contact information to: 888-839-1987 or Contact David at 225-644-8389.

CAFE AMERICAIN Now Hiring Servers Part/Full Time Apply after 2:pm at 7521 Jefferson Hwy Student work is available at the Aquaculture Research Station to assist with cryopreservation experiments and other duties as assigned.

Undergraduate students with a biologyrelated major and strong interest in laboratory research are encouraged to apply. Please contact Amy Guitreau, amyguitreau@gmail.com PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN Busy Physical Therapy clinic seeking part-time technicians in Baton Rouge office. Resumes to: hr@brortho.com.

Student work is available at the Aquaculture Research Station to assist with creation and maintenance of a database. Seeking students with Ruby,SQL, JavaScript, AutoCad, Google Sketchup and MATLAB experience. Work will also include running and maintaining a 3-D printer as well as other assigned duties.

Please contact Amy Guitreau at amyguitreau@gmail.com.

RAY’S BAR Baton Rouges newest nightclub opening soon! Need front door cashier, security, waitresses, barbacks and bartenders. Apply at

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4715 Bennington Ave. Tues-Fri 10 am to 2 pm. No phone calls please Dental Assistant/Front Desk p/t Please email hrs available and resume to keithlo@cox.net NEED HELP CREATING GRAPHICS IN PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR. INSERTING GRAPHICS IN IMOVIE A PLUS! Leslie: -225-522-0685 PT Graphic Designer. Must have flexible schedule. Photoshop exp. required. Please send resume’ and 3-5 examples of your work to gameplaywearllc@yahoo.com -

$BARTENDING$ $300/DAY Potential No experience Necessary.

Training Available.

Age 18+ 800-965-5276 ext. 127 Zeeland Street Market Looking for Part-Time Cooks, Cashiers, Dishwashers.

Day Shift (Monday-Saturday) Past experience necessary.

Must be able to perform at fast pace, in intense environment, to produce quality food.

Contact @ zeelandstreet@gmail.com Busy small animal veterinary clinic is looking for veterinary assistants and registered veterinary technicians for receptionists and assisting in exam rooms. Also looking for registered veterinary technicians to assist in surgery. Please apply in person at 7807 Greenwell Springs Rd between 9am and noon or between 3pm and 6pm. $BARTENDING$ $300/DAY Potential No experience Necessary.

Training Available.

Age 18+ 800-965-5276 ext. 127 NOW HIRING: YMCA Lifeguards Current certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR/PRO/First Aid/Emergency Oxygen Administration or successfully complete a Y Lifeguard training.

Certification classes also available.

Flex schedules Mon-Sun. We will train you! www.ymcabr.org Apply at any YMCA branch location: Paula G. Manship (ask for Billie) Southside (ask for Lauren) Dow Westside (ask for Jessica) C.B. Pennington, Jr. (ask for William) ExxonMobil (ask for Barbara) A.C. Lewis (ask for Aiden) Americana (ask for Jonathan) YMCA OFFICE ASSISTANT, PartTime, Flex schedule, 10-15 hrs/wk.

Computer knowledge, filing, assist with A/P and payroll, misc. duties.

FREE membership. Submit resume to: YMCA, ATTN: Accounting Office, 350 South Foster Dr, BR 70806.

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LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! This is the house you’ve been looking for! Get out of the dorm!

Don’t spend time on Nicholson fighting that traffic!

Lease your new home in Beau Pre subdivision and you’ll be on campus in five minutes. Just hit river road and BOOM ...there’s tiger stadium!

Don’t delay. This great house will not last long.

Fresh paint inside, 1500 sq ft.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car enclosed garage. Washer & dryer included. Scored concrete floors, carpet in bedrooms. Open floorplan. You will love it! So get your roommates lined up and reach out to me quickly to secure your spot. Rent is $525 per person for three roomies. Or $1500 for a single person.

Call 281-507-7175 OFF CAMPUS LIVING! 2BR/1.5BA Townhouse Cypress Point Subdivision.

2-Cars Covered Parking. Pets Negotiable. $1200/mo. 225.343.0856 2 Bedrooms + Loft For Rent on W Lee Drive Gated, Alarm System Washer&Dryer LSU Bus Route 225.335.2181 2-BR condo near LSU, W/D, $700/ mon. 225-278-6622 or 225-278-6621.

3bdrm/2ba house/Mag.Woods/wooded backyard/yard service/terrazzo floors/ on bus route $1300/mo, 1 yr. lease.

225.252.8474 BEAUTIFUL one bed apartments.

Off LSU Bus Route..

STUDENT DISCOUNT! GATED COMMUNITY Contact Brandie 225-615-8521

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ALL BILLS PAID, Washer and Dryer in home.Right down the street from LSU Campus.Across the street from Mellow Mushroom. Contact Brandie 225-6158521 Capital Heights Area 4 Bedroom / 2 Bath Washer / Dyer Yard service provided 225-928-9384 gm.properties@yahoo.com

Two female roommates wanted to share 3BR/2BA house in Lake Beau Pre near LSU. $550 per month + utilities. Deposit required. Call (985)893-2550, ask for El. Focused male student looking for roommate in 2BR/2Bath Condo on Bus Route. Contact Owner 985-860-6488.

Turning Technologies Student Response Card $35 “Response Card RF” just graduating, so I don’t need anymore; works greatRoom and board in exchange for supervisory role. Gas allowance will be provided.

Drug screen, background check, and references required.

Call: (337) 988-1649 after 6:00 PM or (337) 849-2475 during the day or email: mecorrymd@cox.net

TOP DOLLAR FOR IPHONE 4,4S,5 IN ANY CONDITION. CALL OR TEXT LEE AT 225...937...8866

FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

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2010 FORD FUSION: Black exterior, Tan leather interior, Fully loaded, power everything, sunroof, 120k mile warranty included, SUPER Gas Mileage: 34mpg $13,000 OBO (Contact: (225) 3260483, flacosego@yahoo.com)

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

(225) 766-6100 www.gardnerwadedds.com

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Attention Energy Drink Lovers!

In search for a few key individuals that are open minded, self motivated looking to make a full-time income on a part-time basis.

Qualified candidates are energetic and coachable. No experience needed, just a will to succeed. Take control of your life and financial future! Be a part of my team today!

FREE ROOM AND BOARD IN ASCENSION Wanted: Older male undergraduate or graduate student to mentor and loosely supervise 18 y.o. male who is working on GED and looking for job.

Person must be responsible, flexible, strong-willed, and a good role model.

Also, must have own transportation.

Room and board in exchange for supervisory role. Gas allowance will be provided.

Drug screen, background check, and references required.

Call: (337) 988-1649 after 6:00 PM or (337) 849-2475 during the day or email: mecorrymd@cox.net

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ACROSS Song for one Large parrot Perched upon Shakespeare’s home Stratfordupon-__ Make laugh Well-__; steak orderer’s option Man, for short Empty talk “You __ My Sunshine” Back talk Refueling ship City in England Apple product Today Cash in Breathing organs Assumed name Wet sticky stuff Follow orders Potato salad ingredient James __; 007 Golfer Ernie __ Sugary Walked the floor Shun Walks leisurely “Morning __ Broken”; Cat Stevens song Fine __; fabric for a tablecloth __ for; symbolized Late actor Foxx Definite article Unable to get out and about Say the rosary, for example Shaping tool New Delhi, __ Bee colony Source of light in the night sky Very small Frosted

DOWN 1 Long story 2 Above

3 Sad feeling of isolation 4 Toronto’s prov.

5 Illness 6 Wrong; haywire 7 China pieces 8 Donkey 9 “__ Willie Winkie” 10 Counsel 11 Work hard 12 A single time 13 Look through a peephole 19 “All __ lead to Rome” 21 Bodies of water 24 Nervous 25 Cruel 26 Mass of floating ice 27 Russia’s dollar 28 Mob violence 29 Totally selfish 30 Cash 32 Once more 33 Tell a fib 35 Chances 37 Is in the red

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38 First, second, third or home 40 Protect from the sun 41 Small lake 43 __ few; elite 44 Noon 46 Bolshevik leader Vladimir

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Pretense; farce Commotion Greek liqueur Impolite Own; possess Watched Nipped 1/4 and 3/4 __ Beta Kappa

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