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Jalen Mills arrested for second degree battery Tommy Romanach Staff Writer

The LSU football team suspended junior defensive back Jalen Mills indefinitely Wednesday morning after Mills was arrested earlier MILLS that day.

Baton Rouge Police Department arrested Mills for second degree battery after he allegedly punched a female victim in the mouth last month at Northgate

Apartments on Highland Road.

He later posted bail and was released from prison Wednesday afternoon.

Mills turned himself in at the LSU Police Department on campus and was handed over to BRPD. The Police Department booked him into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the prison. His bond was first set at $7,000 and then raised to $10,000 later in the day.

According to a police warrant, the victim said on May 4 she was visiting the Northgate Apartment complex and knocked on Mills’

door. After Mills opened and closed the door in her face, the victim knocked again. She began walking away after no one came to the door.

The victim said as she began walking away, she heard something, turned around and Mills punched her in the mouth.

The victim received lacerations to the lip that required four stitches to close. The victim also identified Mills in a six-person lineup as the person who punched her. A witness stated she saw Mills punch the victim and also identified Mills in a lineup.

BRPD contacted Mills May 29 about the incident, and he told

police he was in Houston and would not return to Baton Rouge until summer classes started on June 9. Mills failed to show for an appointment Tuesday at 5 p.m. and didn’t respond to phone calls that day. A felony warrant was then ordered for his arrest.

He was released from prison at approximately 3:42 p.m.

Mills started in his first two years at LSU and is a former Freshman All-American. The Desoto, Texas native started all 13 games last season, recording 67 tackles, three sacks and three interceptions.

The Mills arrest continues a

Uncharted Waters Local music venue Mud and Water looking to relocate Marcus Rodrigue · Staff Writer

long trend within the football team.

Last season, running back Jeryl Brazil was dismissed from the team in November after being arrested three different times. Other arrests include defensive back Kavahra Holmes for simple battery on Oct. 22, 2013 and defensive end Frank Herron for bike theft on April 28.

Contact Tommy Romanach at tromanach@lsureveille.com

LSU FOUNDATION

Broussard honored through scholarship Family seeking donations for fund Jennifer Vance Contributing Writer

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estled under the Mississippi River Bridge on the fringes of downtown Baton Rouge sits a squat, lonely beige building. The sign above the door used to read “Mud and Water,” but now it says nothing.

That doesn’t mean Mud and Water is getting washed out of Baton Rouge.

Jeremy Woolsey, Mud and Water’s co-owner and promoter, said he plans to relocate the bar and music venue from 174 South Blvd. because of a failed “verbal partnership” with leaseholder Robert McClaren.

“I had to make a very tough decision for my brand, my reputation and my staff,” Woolsey said.

“I had to make a decision to introduce things a certain way or we’d have to look for another location.

Unfortunately, it came down to that, but I made

The LSU Foundation has set up a memorial scholarship in honor of late University student Christopher Broussard.

Broussard, a sociology major and founding member of the Theta Chi fraternity, died in an automobile accident Aug. 27, 2013. He was awarded a posthumous bachelor’s degree in sociology by the University Board of Supervisors.

Stacey Halphen, donations relations director for the LSU Foundation, said the memorial fund has just begun to form.

Chris Broussard’s mother, Lisa Broussard, approached the LSU Foundation last week about setting up a memorial scholarship in her son’s name.

Broussard said she knew she wanted to do something in honor

MUD AND WATER, see page 7

SAM KARLIN / The Daily Reveille

The once-revered Baton Rouge music venue Mud and Water, located under the Mississippi River Bridge, is looking to relocate and open its doors in late fall.

BROUSSARD, see page 7

Nation & World

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Driver pleads not guilty in Morgan crash Louisiana economic growth lags The Associated Press

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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A truck driver pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the fatal New Jersey Turnpike crash that also injured comedian Tracy Morgan as investigators look into what role his long commute to work played in the accident.

Wal-Mart driver Kevin Roper lived in Georgia, but his job was based in Delaware, NTSB spokeswoman Kelly Nantel said.

A criminal complaint alleges that the 35-year-old Roper, of Jonesboro, Georgia, hadn’t slept for more than 24 hours before the accident when he allegedly swerved to avoid slowed traffic on the turnpike and plowed into Morgan’s limo on Saturday morning.

Wal-Mart has not explained what Roper’s driving route was.

The company has said it believes he was in compliance with federal safety regulations.

Roper’s pleaded not guilty to assault and death by auto charges and his bail was kept at $50,000.

Roper and his attorney, David Glassman, refused to answer reporters’ questions after the hearing about whether Roper was the

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THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 ALL DAY 12:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

The Visual Blues - LSU Mueseum of Art The Zombie Run - Downtown New Orleans Fishing Wednesday - Longfellow Evangeline State Park Andre Bohren - The Little Gem Saloon Rewind - Superior Grill Bayou State Book Talks - South Regional Library You Blew It! - Mud and Water Domenic - Checkpoint Charlie Lynn Anseimo - Chelsea’s Cafe Annie - Baton Rouge Little Theater “Nunsense II: The Second Coming” - Grand Opera House of the South

8:00 PM

Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant Matrimony - Gasa Gasa Nayo Jones - The Little Gem Saloon

9:00 PM

DJ Mike Larry - The Spanish Moon Eddie Smith Band - Lava Cantina Tom Fisher & Friends - Frietzel Jazz Club DJ 2EZ - The Roux House

10:00 PM

Niko Night Life - Eiffel Society Otis The Destroyer - Circle Bar

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

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Kevin Roper, center, is surrounded by media Wednesday as Middlesex County Sheriff’s officers assist him as he leaves a court appearance in New Brunswick, N.J.

author of tweets from a Twitter account bearing his name and featuring his picture and calling reports of his not having slept for 24 hours before the accident “complete BS!” A conviction on a death by auto charge carries a five-to-10year prison sentence. Each assault by auto charge is punishable by up to 18 months in prison.

The 45-year-old Morgan suffered a broken femur, a broken nose and several broken ribs.

His friend and fellow comedian James McNair was killed, and two other passengers were seriously injured. Another passenger was treated and released from the hospital Saturday, and the limo driver and one more passenger weren’t injured.

(AP) — New figures show Louisiana’s economy grew by 1.3 percent in 2013, lagging neighboring states and the nation.

Gross domestic product numbers released Wednesday by the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis try to measure all of the economic output of each state.

Louisiana’s 2013 growth rate was below the national average of 1.8 percent, and ranked 34th among the 50 states. The numbers can change later — Louisiana’s 2012 growth was revised up to 2.1 percent from an earlier estimate of 1.5 percent.

“It’s kind of surprising,” said Kyle Hillman, an economist who tracks Louisiana’s economy for Moody’s Analytics. Though the state has seen strong job growth and tens of billions of oil and chemical industrial announcements, Hillman said that the boom is still around the corner.

INTERNATIONAL

Brazil avoids subway strike The Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — A subway strike in Sao Paulo that threatened to disrupt the opening of the World Cup was averted Wednesday night even as airport workers in Rio de Janeiro declared a 24-hour work stoppage in the main destination for soccer fans traveling to Brazil.

Some 1,500 subway workers in Sao Paulo voted against going back on strike in a pay dispute.

They had suspended the walkout Monday amid a popular backlash and government pressure to end the

transportation chaos in Brazil’s biggest city.

“We thought that right now it’s better to wait,” union president Altino Prazeres said, but added that he wouldn’t rule out resuming the strike sometime during the monthlong soccer tournament. “We get the feeling that maybe we aren’t as prepared for a full confrontation with police on the day the World Cup starts.”

The union said its members would hold a march Thursday morning demanding that 42 workers fired during the five-day work stoppage are rehired.

CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS In the June 10 edition of The Daily Reveille, in a feature titled “Tigers in the Wild,” we mistakenly identified LSU baseball players Sean McMullen and Nick Fury as catchers/infielders. McMullen is a designated hitter and outfielder, and Fury is a right-handed pitcher. We regret the error.

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A pedestrian walks by police Monday at the entrance to the Transportation Department in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Sports

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U.S. Open just fine without Woods

OPEN SEASON

MALLETTE ME TELL YA Joe Mallette Contributing Writer

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LSU alumnus Smylie Kaufman takes a shot October 5, 2013, at the fifth-annual David Toms Intercollegiate at the University Club.

Tommy Romanach

Recent LSU graduate qualifies for U.S. Open

Contributing Writer

After graduation, most former students hope for a job that will pay bills and support a modest lifestyle. But former LSU golfer Smylie Kaufman received a different job offer this weekend.

Instead of a cubicle or office, Kaufman will work in the beautiful woodlands of Pinehurst, N.C. And instead of a singular boss, Kaufman will be watched by more than two million people across the country.

Just six days after finishing his career at LSU, Kaufman qualified for

the 2014 U.S. Open after shooting a 2-under 142 at a qualifying event at Ansley Golf Club in Roswell, Ga. on June 2. The tournament will begin Thursday and will be held at the No. 2 course at Pinehurst Golf Resort.

“It’s good to see that I can play with pretty much anybody when I have my A-game,” Kaufman said. “It helps me as I go into the tournament this week. I know that I can compete with the professionals.”

The Birmingham, Ala. native had never played at Ansley going into the qualifying event and was only able to get in one practice round before the competition started. Other

competitors included PGA pro Henrik Norlander and Oliver Schneiderjans, the No. 4 ranked amateur in the world.

Needing a top-2 finish to qualify, Kaufman shot a brilliant 5-under 67 in his first round to take a threestroke lead. The LSU alumnus managed to hold onto a qualifying spot, shooting a 3-over 75 to finish 2-under overall and one shot ahead of third place.

Kaufman made an effort to take things slow as he battled through the second round, playing one hole at a time and not thinking too far ahead.

“You need a certain type of

With Tiger Woods missing his second straight major tournament, many golf fans are suggesting that there is no good reason to tune in to the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C. Woods is the most polarizing figure in the game since Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, but the idea that this weekend will not be entertaining is short-sighted.

Here are five reasons to tune to this year’s Woods-less U.S. Open in Pinehurst:

mentality in those situations,” Kaufman said. “It’s a long day when you have to play 36 holes, and every hole is going to count. You have to take it slowly, just like everyone else you’re competing with.”

Kaufman had his family by his side with his brother Luckie caddying him during the qualifying event.

Luckie, who is currently a student at LSU, will also caddy Smylie in the U.S. Open this weekend.

Luckie knew what Smylie’s chances were during the tournament, but kept the information

1. Phil Mickelson going for the career grand slam Many of the world’s best players envy Phil Mickelson’s career, but there is one prize missing from his trophy room – the U.S. Open Championship Trophy.

The U.S. Open has been a “white whale” for Mickelson, who has finished runner-up six times, including at Pinehurst in 1999. Mickelson probably has a place saved right next to his Wanamaker Trophy (PGA Championship), Claret Jug (British Open) and three Green Jackets (Masters). If he can keep his focus, Mickelson may finally complete his collection.

Kaufman, see page 4

WooDS, see page 4

U.S. can survive World Cup “Group of Death” CURLY HAIR DON’T CARE Tommy Romanach Contributing Writer Matches for the 2014 FIFA World Cup may start today, but the tournament really started all the way back in December.

That’s when the draw for the tournament was held, with names being drawn to determine which countries would play each other in the group stage. And as the United States learned, not all groups are created equal.

The Americans drew Group G, or as many pundits call it, the “Group of Death.” The US will face Germany, ranked No. 2 in FIFA’s world rankings, Portugal, who has the world’s best player

in Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ghana, the team that has eliminated the US in the last two World Cups.

This less-than-stellar draw brought the immediate thought that USA’s chances of making it past the first round were over.

But I wouldn’t prepare for disappointment and national failure just yet.

The U.S. has the talent to compete and advance past the “Group of Death”. The only question is whether that talent can translate to execution.

Before I go further, let me point out that I couldn’t care less about Landon Donovan’s omission from the team. Sure, I was surprised by the decision, and I think he could’ve added some spark to the team, but he also took a four-month sabbatical in 2013 to get away from the team.

And as anyone in the workplace knows, if you leave your job for a long period it may not be there when you come back.

The U.S. will have their easiest competition in their first game when they play Ghana. Like most countries in Africa, the Ghanaians have top players spread out across Europe and Asia playing in the top leagues. While that means they are playing good competition, it also means the players will have a tougher time coming together and learning other players’ tendencies.

Ghana’s defense has serious holes. It’s the job of players like Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey to find the holes and break the game open. That and a containment of Ghana forwards Asamoah Gyan and Kevin-Prince World Cup, see page 4

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U.S. goalkeeper Nick Rimando makes a save Wednesday during a training session at the Sao Paulo FC training center in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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WOODS, from page 3

Boateng should leave the USA with a win.

The next match for the U.S. is Portugal, who have a solid allaround team but are led by the elite Ronaldo. The Real Madrid star scored 31 goals in 30 games in La Liga this season, and he may find success against a U.S. team filled with either old or inexperienced defenders.

But Ronaldo is recovering from a bout of tendonitis in his left knee, and Portugal striker Helder Postiga has struggled in international play. And with JULIO CORTEZ / Associated Press the game played in the sweltering city of Manaus, the U.S. U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley shoots could leave with a draw or Wednesday during a training session in win.

Brazil. The U.S. will play in group G of The final test is Germany. the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Ninety-five percent of the time I wouldn’t give the U.S. a chance act together.

And with players like against the Germans, but playing them in their final game of the Dempsey, goalkeeper Tim Howgroup stage could be very benefi- ard and defenseman DaMarcial. Germany may have already cus Beasley nearing the end of qualified for the knockout stage their careers, an escape from the and may rest some of their start- “Group of Death” becomes more important. ers for the match.

The World Cup begins with But to be honest, what U.S. fans should care about is the draw in December, but it not how their opponents in the doesn’t have to end with it.

“Group of Death” may struggle, but how the Americans can Tommy Romanach is a 21-year-old overachieve. mass communication senior from Bradley has shown flash- Dallas. es of being one of the world’s elite midfielders, and forward Jozy Altidore, despite being an immense disappointment RELEASE with Sunderland thisFOR season, is JUNE 12, 2014 Contact Tommy Romanach at still gifted athletically and can

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2. THE YOUNG GUNS In what can be considered an older man’s game, young talent has surged in the last few years.

Rickie Fowler has one PGA Tour victory and is coming off of a top-five finish at the Masters at 25.

Look for Fowler to be playing in a late pairing on Sunday afternoon.

Hideki Matsuyama, 22, has been hailed as the best chance to bring a major tournament to Japan after his PGA win and top-10 finish at the last U.S. Open and British Open.

But the favorite of the young guns is Jordan Spieth. The 20-yearold marked his first win on the tour at the age of 19 and is coming off a second-place finish at the Masters in April. The three will play in the same group together to start the tournament today.

3. THE POSSIBILITY OF A NEW MAJOR CHAMPION There are several seasoned players on the course this weekend that are looking to earn the revered title of major champion.

Brandt Snedeker has won six PGA Tour events including the TOUR Championship at East Lake and has finished tied for third at both the Masters and the British Open.

Jason Day boasts two PGA Tour wins, including the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Day has also had some impressive showings in major tournaments, finishing in the top-three twice both at the Masters and the U.S. Open.

But Lee Westwood is the best professional golfer yet to win a major. The formerly top-ranked golfer in the world has a professional win count in the 40s, including wins on

Thursday, June 12, 2014 the European Tour, Japan Golf Tour, Asian Tour and the PGA Tour. Westwood has finished top-five in major tournaments 10 times, placing second at the Masters and British Open.

4. THE COURSE Pinehurst is a golfer’s dream.

It is home to an eight-course resort and any lover of the game would easily feel at home. The No. 2 course has been host to two previous U.S. Opens and will host both the U.S. Open and the U.S. Women’s Open in consecutive weeks this year.

But the course has been restored to its old layout. Widened fairways expand the strategic possibilities, and removed rough replaced with natural areas of sand, wiregrass and pine straw may cause trouble when it comes to making shots and interpreting the rule book.

5. UNPREDICTABLE OUTCOMES The last 20 major tournaments have been won by 17 different golfers from seven different countries on five different continents. Any player on the course can hit a hot streak or fall apart at any given time.

The winner will be whoever can get under par, as long as the rain stays away, and scores probably will not reach below five-under for the tournament.

The course officials will cut the holes for each day in some challenging locations no matter the conditions, adding excitement to what will already be a captivating U.S. Open.

Joe Mallette is a 26-year-old mass communication freshman from Lake Charles.

Contact Joe Mallette at jmallette@lsureveille.com

KAUFMAN, from page 3

hidden from him for most of the tournament. Instead, he tried to keep his brother calm, making small talk with him as they moved through the 36 holes.

Luckie grew up playing golf with Smylie, and this recent achievement didn’t come as a surprise.

“We all knew he had it in him.

My whole life, I knew something like this was going to happen eventually,” Luckie said. “It was just a matter of when.”

The performance continues a run of good play for Smylie at the end of the season with LSU. He finished individual runner-up in the 2014 Southeastern Conference championship in April, and also garnered a sixth place finish in the NCAA Regional Championship in May. Smylie’s biggest moment was his 2-up victory against UCLA’s Jonathan Garrick, clinching the Tigers’ quarterfinal victory against the Bruins in the NCAA Championship match-play tournament. The semifinal appearance was LSU’s best finish since 1967.

Nothing in particular has changed in Smylie’s game that led to this recent success, but the run has given him a good deal of poise.

“I was very, very confident going into the qualifying event,” Smylie said. “I had played so well in the spring and my game has been sharp. I just knew that if I did my job the results were going to come.”

The U.S. Open is well-known for choosing the most difficult courses in the country to host the tournament, and Pinehurst No. 2 keeps with the trend. The course is notorious for its complex greens, and course designer Donald Ross called the course “the fairest test of championship golf I have ever designed.”

But Smylie said when it comes to the U.S. Open, one should expect the highest level of adversity. He has been playing some of the best golf of his life, and he is ready for one of the sport’s ultimate tests.

“I’m just honored to be playing at a course like Pinehurst. Not everyone gets opportunities like this,” Smylie said. “I need to just keep hitting the fairways and be wary of the greens. It’s all about sticking to the game.”

Tommy Romanach is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Dallas.

Contact Tommy Romanach at tromanach@lsureveille.com

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Local couple uses Kickstarter to fund webcomic’s print collection Joshua Jackson Staff Writer

art courtesy of BRAD AND LESLIE BROWN

Comic books find popularity in two ways: by allowing the reader to escape reality or by giving the reader something with which to empathize. Baton Rouge natives Brad and Leslie Brown have used both methods to grow their fan base and fund a print collection of their webcomic “Blaster Nation.”

The 250-page book, funded by a Kickstarter project, will cover chapters one through eight of “Blaster Nation.” Pending the Kickstarter’s success, the Browns plan on distributing a minimum of 500 copies of the book. They hope to sell the book online and at comic conventions they attend.

“Blaster Nation” is set in a fictional Louisiana city called Sucre Marron, influenced by both Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The fictitious town also contains a KLSU-inspired radio station that employs one of the characters.

The Browns said they listen to KLSU all the time and found a way to pay tribute in “Blaster Nation.” One of the more obnoxious characters, Dan, consistently bothers one of the DJs to play hardcore video game music no one but him knows.

Brad said he does the same thing in real life.

“If DJ Gameboy or Miniboss is reading this, thanks for always working with my dumb requests,” Brad said.

When the Kickstarter hit its initial goal, the Browns had just finished a lot of comic work, and Leslie had passed out on the couch. Brad checked the progress of the Kickstarter campaign and woke his wife to tell her the good news. Her groggy response was a small “woohoo,” but shortly after, the reality of their success set in.

“We still can’t believe we were able to

hit our goal in just a short four days, and we’re eternally grateful to have such awesome fans,” Brad said.

“Blaster Nation” began as a hobby for the couple. After losing their jobs, they looked for something to keep them occupied while searching for new employment.

Brad does most of the writing for “Blaster Nation” while Leslie controls the art aspect. The two communicate ideas with each other to make sure their webcomics are an effective combination of both efforts.

“Creating a webcomic was always something we wanted to do together,” Brad said. “I guess being unemployed finally gave us the time and motivation to make it.”

The Browns felt there were plenty of webcomics that depicted the everyday life of nerd culture, but those comics failed to connect with their audiences. They decided to tell an ongoing story and give people what they considered an accurate depiction of nerds. Their characters were written to represent actual people — they are weird and funny and deal with their own sets of problems.

“People continually send us messages to talk about how much they relate to this character or that character,” Brad said.

The Browns will host a discussion panel at Louisianime, an anime and gaming convention, on June 13 through 15. After Louisianime, the comic couple plans to move to Kentucky with some fellow webcomic creators.

“It’ll be our last time hanging out with our Louisiana fans, so I hope they’ll come see us,” Brad said.

Contact Joshua Jackson at jjackson@lsureveille.com

MUSIC

Little Goliath to play Spanish Moon on Friday Trio joins electronic music with R&B vibe Ryan Rogers Contributing Writer

Baton Rouge-based futurist R&B group Little Goliath will take the stage at The Spanish Moon at 9 p.m. this Friday. Two of the three band members were former members of electronic dance music act High Top Kicks.

Little Goliath singer/instrumentalist Gabriel Saint described the band’s sound as “more of a personal, melodically soothing and R&B vibe” than the duo’s previous project.

Saint cited The Weeknd, James Blake and The Glitch Mob

as the band’s guiding influences. originated from an idea that the It has a twenty-minute-long EP “big man” isn’t exactly large in titled “Demo” on its SoundCloud real life and that juxtaposition of page, which echoes such modern the two words evoke both strength R&B producers and adorabiland singers as ity. To support Jeremih, Shlohthis, the band’s Little Goliath at mo and The website features The Spanish Moon: Weeknd. a World WildLittle Go- What: Electronic meets R&B life Fund-esque liath comprises When: 9 p.m. Friday panda sporting singer/instrua skull for its mentalist Brent Where: The Spanish Moon on head.

Armstrong, who Highland Road “The panda Saint called the Tickets: $5 online, $7 at the door bear cover was “mastermind of something I put cohesiveness” together,” Saint and who renders the harmonies, said. “Again, like the name, I while Saint does the majority of wanted something strong and the songwriting and vocal work adorable. We are huge animal and Josh Nee adds additional lovers and borrowing the imdrums and guitar. age of an endangered species The band’s name with a skull mask on had the

right feel.”

He said he adores playing at The Spanish Moon, and he is thankful to have friends, family and fans to support the shows he has played there. Saint said that he is humbled by the amount of talented visual artists and other musicians he has played with at The Spanish Moon.

Little Goliath still has to face the big Goliaths when it comes to getting signed. Saint said he released a few albums under different labels when he was working with High Top Kicks.

However, Saint doesn’t have any plans to sign Little Goliath in the near future and said making music with the band is more of a carthartic release than a means of living.

The doors for Friday’s show

will open at 9 p.m., and tickets are $5 online and $7 at the door.

There will also be an art show in the venue, showcasing several Baton Rouge artists.

Contact Ryan Rogers at rrogers@lsureveille.com

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Thursday, June 12, 2014 the warm crowd at a show Burris played with local acts Alexandra McCullough and Hazy the call.”

Woolsey pulled the Mud Ray. “When [McCullough] was and Water brand on June 1 and rebooked the venue’s upcom- playing, just her with her guitar, ing shows at several local clubs. there were a bunch of people in Though he’s already been contact- there,” Hochkeppel said. “There ed about potential locations, Wool- were probably like 70 people in sey said he will shop for a new resi- there, but no one was talking. Evdence throughout the summer and eryone was just listening hopes to reopen Mud and Water in to her.”

That supportive relationship late fall of this year.

Woolsey redesigned the L Bar, between Mud and Water and lowhich McClaren owned, and in cal artists like Burris benefitted October 2012 reopened under the both parties. What Woolsey called name Mud and Water. Woolsey “growing the scene together” re— who was a freelance promoter sulted in more press for bands and for venues like The Spanish Moon more business for the venue, which when he attended LSU in the late was named one of its top 100 rea’90s — experienced rapid success sons to love Baton Rouge by 225 after Mud and Water hosted its first Magazine in February.

Hochkeppel was informed concert in December 2012.

“My vision for [Mud and Wa- about Mud and Water shutting down following a ter] was kind of what it became ‘What made that room performance in Lafayette. Not only – and intimate, special was not the was Hochkeppel smoke-free place with a little out- building, necessarily, I disappointed about door patio and a can recreate a vibe. It scrambling to reschedule Burris’s diverse and very eclectic booking was about our music, concert on June 6, schedule,” Wool- our staff and our fans but he lamented the temporary loss sey said. “It reand our customers. of a Baton Rouge ally became what I wanted it to be. It That’s what made the venue supporting local music. made an impact.” whole thing.’

“You never Mud and Wawent there expectter quickly gained Jeremy Woosley ing a bad show,” popularity, rivalHochkeppel said. ing Baton Rouge’s Mud and Water co-owner “You always knew other top-tier venues like Chelsea’s Cafe and the people were going to be there, Varsity Theatre. Woolsey said he ready to dance or ready or drink emphasized booking local bands and listen to music.”

Woolsey, whose filmmaking because he knew the club’s success would ultimately come via live career allows him the freedom to run and promote his Mud and Wamusic.

“We came into market that ter brand, said he always dreamed was already filled with five really of operating a music venue. strong venues,” Woolsey said. “For Though Mud and Water will reus to come in and actually compete open at a new location, Woolsey is with these venues for the same acts adamant the atmosphere won’t be in less than a year and a half was any different.

“What made that room spereally remarkable.”

Woolsey strove to create an cial was not the building, necintimate setting for local bands, essarily,” Woolsey said. “I can which created a unique atmosphere recreate a vibe. It was about our music, our staff and our fans and for Mud and Water.

Chris Hochkeppel, a music customers. That’s what made the education senior and frontman of whole thing.” local alternative rock band Burris, said Mud and Water’s close-knit Contact Marcus Rodrigue at crowds made the venue his favormrodrigue@lsureveille.com ite to play. Hochkeppel recalled

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of her son immediately after his death but was unsure of where to set up a fund.

“I wasn’t really sure how to go about starting a scholarship,” Broussard said. “I finally talked to Stacey Halphen, and she was really helpful in setting it up.”

Halphen said the family plans to make the scholarship an endowment. An endowment provides perpetual funds to the scholarship through investment earnings and allows the scholarship to run longer than typical scholarships, Halphen said.

Typical endowment scholarships for LSU must raise at least $40,000 in funds, but the Broussard family will be able to award the money to students before it

page 7 reaches the endowment level if they wish.

“There are times [a scholarship] doesn’t reach an endowed level,” Halphen said, “And we award it to as many recipients as possible.”

Exactly who will receive the scholarship has not been determined. Broussard said the scholarship will be targeted to someone in need. It will also be awarded to someone who, like Chris, was involved in giving back and helping others.

“The more it gets out and the more exposure it gets, the more funding we can get,” Broussard said.

Broussard also plans to start more fundraising efforts in honor of her son in the future.

Halphen said the family plans to reach out to Chris’ friends

and fraternity brothers to make contributions and raise awareness of the scholarship. Donations can be made at the memorial’s page on the Foundation’s website.

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