GOVERNMENT: TDR opinion editor thinks shutdown brings up deeper issues, p. 11
FOOTBALL: Team falls short in Octobers of past, p.5
Reveille The Daily
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 • Volume 118, Issue 27
www.lsureveille.com
Color Coded
Workshops aid in choosing paths
STUDENT LIFE
Diversity facilities stand out in SEC William Morris
Olivia McClure
Contributing Writer
Contributing Writer
Although the African-American Cultural Center and the Women’s Center have been a part of the University for years, this semester they are celebrating moving into new facilities that put them at an advantage compared to other schools across the Southeastern Conference. The AACC, on Raphael Semmes Road, boasts an outdoor courtyard, a 100-seat multi-purpose room with full audio-visual equipment and drop down projector screen, a library that houses historical records of civil rights at the
Choosing a major is easy for some freshmen. For others, the process can be difficult for a variety of reasons, including adjustment to college life and uncertainty about career goals. University College strives to help students overcome those obstacles through its True Colors workshops. Erin Anthony, a counselor in the University Center for Freshman Year, said the workshops help freshmen explore their interests, values ANGELA MAJOR / The Daily Reveille and strengths through fun activities. Chemical engineering sophomore Rachel Devall participates in a True Colors workshop By learning about their own person- Tuesday in Allen Hall. The program aims to help students properly choose a major. alities and those of others, students can jumpstart the process of finding While personality is just one for fun. a major that puts their gifts and pas- way to think about choosing a Some students have trousions to good use. major, Anthony said it is beneficial ble choosing a major because Workshop participants are as- to consider because students should family members or teachers have signed one of four colors — orange, think about his or her talents and told them what they think they would yellow, blue and what they can of- be good at, which can clash with stugreen — that rep- Read an opinion writer’s fer the world — not dents’ feelings about who they truly resent outgoing, view on True Colors, p. 10 just what job they are, Anthony said. structured, feelingsmay want, because “People have asked you all your oriented and information-gathering it may not be a good fit for them. life, ‘What do you want to be when personality types, respectively. Each Anthony said students can dis- you grow up?’ — not really so much color is matched to a list of majors cover their passion and purpose ‘Who are you?’” Anthony said. that certain personality types tend — and often career options — by MAJORS, see page 15 to enjoy. simply thinking about what they do
FACULTY SENATE
Alexander: Government shutdown has no direct effect on University Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez Staff Writer
LSU President F. King Alexander addressed the government shutdown’s effect on the University as well as a decrease in out-of-state student enrollment during a Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday. Although 90 percent of the U.S. Department of Education has been furloughed as a result of the government shutdown, Alexander said there is really no direct impact on the University. Alexander said the grants could be held hostage, or faculty could see prolonged answers to grant applications, but student aid will not be
affected. He emphasized to the Faculty Senate that the University has a consistent federal agenda and lobbying force on the state and federal level. Alexander also said this year marks an eight-year high for undergraduate enrollment numbers. The incoming freshman class has increased in GPA, jumping from a 3.47 average to 3.49. “We might be able to experience this sooner rather than later in our classrooms,” Alexander said. Other type of enrollment numbers have not been as fortunate — out-of-state enrollment numbers have dropped by 17 percent. To increase these numbers, recruiters
and counselors have been working out of state and these students are being given more scholarships, according to Alexander. “They’ve become a very hot commodity for revenue,” Alexander said. Alexander said for both out-ofstate and in-state students, the University is one of the most affordable in the country, especially considering the American Opportunity Tax Credit. “We have to regain prominence in higher education,” Alexander said. Increased enrollment is often seen as positive, but because ENROLLMENT, see page 12
University and computer labs available for student use. The Women’s Center, located next door, offers many of the same features with the exception of an outdoor courtyard, and its library carries books and information on women instead of AfricanAmericans. Summer Steib, director of the Women’s Center, said the University’s facilities and resources for minorities and women compare favorably to other institutions. “We looked at different women’s centers across the country and DIVERSITY CENTERS, see page 15
HOW LSU COMPARES TO OTHER SEC SCHOOLS Southeastern Women’s Center on Conference School campus LOUSIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
YES
AUBURN UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
YES YES
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
YES
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
NO
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
YES
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
NO
CHARLOTTE WILLCOX / The Daily Reveille
Purple balloons stay tied to the sign of the Women’s Center on Tuesday. This center along with the African-American Cultural Center have recently received spaces of their own. This is a step ahead of other schools around the country.