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SG drafts student Honor Code
An actor lies on the ground near the starting line Saturday before the post-apocalypse themed 5k race “Escape from Baton Rouge” downtown.
Lauren Guillot
Running DEAD
Contributing Writer
The point of the race is not to run as fast as you can, but to survive, Poleto said. Shortly after turning behind the Capitol, participants were greeted by actors, portraying virus-infected citizens, zombies and punks, from The 13th Gate and were sprayed by some kind of yellow foam-like material,
Student Government has created an honor code for students, faculty and staff. The Academic Honor Code: The Tiger Code went into effect May 7 following its approval by the LSU Faculty Senate. The University has never had an established university-wide honor code. Elliott Thompson, the outgoing academic director for Student Government, has been working closely with creating the honor code. “The point of the honor code is to hold students accountable and hold them to a standard,” Thompson said. This new honor code, which outlines standards for student’s conduct both academically and on campus, is modeled after the honor code of many other universities around the United States. Thompson said his friend at Washington & Lee University, a school with a long standing honor code, left his backpack and laptop in the quad for a few days, and it was left untouched. “The honor code will establish an atmosphere where we can trust the students,” Thompson said.
ESCAPE, see page 2
HONOR, see page 2
“Escape from Baton Rouge” run brings terror, excitement to downtown
A helicopter hovers outside the State Capitol, sirens ring from every direction and people run to escape the city. Saturday night, downtown Baton Rouge was transformed into a post-apocalyptic trail for the Escape From Baton Rouge 5K, complete with explosions, on-scene first responders, piles of cadavers
Street and plenty of oppora n d tunities for interesting RENEE BARROW Spanish Town Road selfies. to start their escape Staff Writer “How often do from the city. you get to go lay in a pile of corpses Poleto said the run was meant to and get a keepsake?” event director mirror what would happen if Baton David Poleto said. Rouge were to be under attack from At 8 p.m. participants lined up foreign forces or suffering from a at the intersection of North Fourth virus outbreak.
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FOOD
Sonic offers burgers, frozen drinks on Burbank Paul Babineaux Contributing Writer
With the grand opening of a Sonic Drive-In on the corner of East Boyd Drive and Burbank Drive, University students can add more options to their fast food and post-bar repertoire. The drive-in held a successful soft-sell opening Friday afternoon where guests, residents of apartments in the area and wavedin drivers received a free taste of what the newest Sonic has to offer the LSU area. Jeff Wilton, manager of the
new Sonic location, said at one point there were 40 people under the patio area, and he has already gotten approval to add four more tables under a drive-in covering. The new Sonic began full service at 7 a.m. Monday and will boast college-friendly hours by staying open until 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and serving until 2:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Wilton said they are eager for the prospect of University students frequenting the drive-in after visiting Tigerland and other college bars in the area.
“We want to be inviting and helpful for all members of the community. We aren’t here just to make a dollar,” said Wilton. Mechanical engineering junior and University View apartment resident Ben Veazey said while he is looking forward to a new drive-in restaurant option so close to campus and his apartment, he is concerned about the traffic that Sonic will produce. The potential for even more traffic at the already-hectic intersection of East Boyd Drive and SONIC, see page 2
CONNOR TARTER / The Daily Reveille
Customers pull into the new Sonic restaurant on Burbank Drive.
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ESCAPE, from page 1
Tufts to re-establish president’s cabinet Renee Barrow Staff Writer
In the fall, student leaders from multiple organizations will have an opportunity to meet and discuss current issues and work toward resolutions in an well-known setting: the Student Government President’s Cabinet. SG President-elect Clayton Tufts said he believes the last president to use the cabinet was Cody Wells, in 2011. Previous SG President John Woodard did not use the cabinet during his time in office, but did help Tufts organize a meeting in April. Woodard said he attempted to organize the cabinet, but received a poor response. “This will involve people from all areas of campus,” Tufts said. “It’s a way for SG to inform them and gather input about where they’re affected.” SG Vice President-elect Taylor Lambert said they plan to meet a few times per semester. “We want to be more handson,” Lambert said. “We are reaching out to a bunch of different organizations.” The cabinet will include Lambert, the SG Speaker of the Senate, the chief justice of University Court, as well as individuals not related to SG. Such individuals include student media representatives, the corps commander of ROTC and others
who have yet to be determined. “We don’t want to be exclusive,” Tufts said. “We’re going to be open to all organizations.” Organizations are divided into categories, like service or special interests, and they plan to pick one representative organization from each category, Tufts said. “Clay will have a better shot than me because he’s starting this on the front end of this term,” Woodard said. Woodard said he was also short on time towards the end of his term, as he regularly attended Board of Supervisors meetings. “In reality, the President’s Cabinet doesn’t have any administrative power,” Woodard said. “It’s about building relationships.” The Tradition Matters campaign, Woodard said, would have been a good topic to discuss with student leaders in one room. Tufts and Lambert said the tobacco-free policy, which will be officially implemented in August, is a good example of something the cabinet can discuss. The cabinet will help SG improve upon communication with the campus population, Lambert said. “This is not something we just want to check off our list,” Lambert said. Contact Renee Barrow at rbarrow@lsureveille.com
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acting as a contaminant. The actors were present throughout the course, accompanied by a line rocket and car explosion. “I was extremely impressed with how dedicated their cast was,” Poleto said. “They stay in character.” Poleto said in addition to entertaining the runners, the event provided a chance for first responders to practice evacuating the city in the event of a real crisis. First responders on scene included police officers, fire department, emergency medical responders and military personnel. “Being a local event director, I live here and see the different events like color runs that come to town,” Poleto said. “People are enjoying something fresh and new.” CONNOR TARTER / The Daily Reveille
Contact Renee Barrow at rbarrow@lsureveille.com
HONOR, from page 1 “This is an important first step to change the overall atmosphere of the University.” Professors will have the final choice on how to implement the honor code in their courses. Some professors may require students to sign an honor code before an in-class test, or click a button on a
SONIC, from page 1 Burbank Drive is not only a concern for residents of the area but also for Sonic management. Wilton said the newest Sonic is working with the Baton Rouge Police Department to provide a police officer on duty regularly with an additional officer working on
An actor intimidates race participants Saturday during the post-apocalypse themed 5k race “Escape from Baton Rouge” near the Capitol building downtown.
computer lab exam acknowledging the honor code. “No mandate will occur saying that professors are required to use the short statement, protecting their right of academic freedom within their classrooms, although students, faculty and staff are subject to uphold the honor code,” Thompson said. The Honor Code has recieved
approval from the Student Senate, Faculty Senate and the office of the Dean of Students. The document will be available online soon on the Student Government website.
game days. Wilton assures the hiring of police is for traffic and general safety of the community, and the police officers will be there to regulate the flow of traffic and will not be intimidating to late-night customers. Sonic has hired 80 workers, but there are currently no Univer-
sity workers. The lack of jobs held by University students is something that Wilton said could possibly be a result of the summer opening and encourages students to apply online as they are still hiring.
Contact Lauren Guillot at lguillot@lsureveille.com
Contact Paul Babineaux at pbabineaux@lsureveille.com
JULY
EVENT CALENDAR
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TUESDAY JULY 1, 2014 ALL DAY
The Visual Blues - LSU Mueseum of Art
10:30 AM
Storytime - Hammond Public Library
5:00 PM
Charlie Miller - The Little Gem Saloon
6:30 PM
St. Edmond Knights of Colombus - St Edmond Catholic Church, Lafayette
6:45 PM
Evangeline Toastmasters - O’Charley’s
7:00 PM
Tango Tuesday - Eiffel Society New Orleans Zephyr vs. Round Rock Express - Zephyr Field Team Trivia - George’s Place
8:00 PM
Songwriters Night/Open Mic - Atmosphere Kocktail Karaoke - Goodfriends Bar Three Now Four - Snug Harbor New Orleans Jon Roniger’s Gyspyland - The Little Gem Saloon
10:00 PM
Three Now Four - Snug Harbor New Orleans
10:30 PM
The Yakiniku All-Star: June Yamagishi, Jeffery ‘Jellybean’ Alexander, at Chickie Wah Wah
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Sports
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UP AND COMING compiled by TOMMY ROMANACH · Staff Writer
With high-profile names like Leonard Fournette, Malachi Dupre and Brandon Harris, most LSU sports fans have become familiar with the football team’s 2014 recruits. But one thing some fans may overlook is the athletes brought in from other sports. With recruits spanning from England to New Zealand, the new batch of athletes proves there is elite talent on nearly every LSU field and court. Elbert Robinson, III Basketball, center
School: Lakeview Centennial High School Hometown: Garland, Texas
Jenna Deemer Basketball, guard
School: Usurline Academy Hometown: New Orleans, La.
• Three-time Class 4A All-State selection • Averaged more than 20 points the last three seasons at Usurline
• No. 5 center in class of 2014, according to 247sports.com • 7 feet, 322 lbs • UIL District 11-5A Co-MVP
Jorian Baucom Soccer, forward School: Pinnacle High School Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz. • No. 4 forward in class of 2014, according to topdrawersoccer.com • Member of Under-18 US Women’s National Soccer Player Pool
Kelly Quinn Volleyball, defensive specialists School: The Woodlands, Texas Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas • Named PrepVolleyball.com All-American senior year • Led The Woodlands to an undefeated season and Texas class 5A title in 2013
Josh Gray Basketball, point guard School: Odessa College Hometown: Houston, Texas • No. 4 junior college transfer, according to 247sports.com • Averaged 33.8 pts and 5.9 assists at Odessa last season
NBA DRAFT
O’Bryant III drafted to the Milwaukee Bucks Marcus Rodrigue Staff Writer
The Milwaukee Bucks selected former LSU forward Johnny O’Bryant III in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft last Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. O’Bryant, who was the No. 36 overall pick in the draft, became the ninth basketball LSU player to get drafted since 2000 and the first since the Philadelphia 76ers acquired and traded Justin Hamilton in 2012. He participated in 16 workouts leading up to the draft. The Cleveland, Miss., native started 79 games and averaged 12.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per contest during his three years in Baton Rouge. O’Bryant came
to LSU as a McDonald’s AllAmerican from East Side High School. He earned First Team AllSoutheastern Conference honors in his sophomore and junior seasons and helped lead the Tigers to an appearance in the National Invitation Tournament in 2014. The 6-foot-9, 256 pound forward blossomed offensively during his junior campaign, scoring 15.4 points per game and shooting 49.6 percent. He was fifth in the SEC in rebounding with 7.7 boards per contest. O’Bryant fueled LSU past eventual national runnerup Kentucky in January with an explosive 29-point performance. The forward averaged 19 points per game in the Tigers’ two subsequent losses against
the Wildcats. He finished his LSU career with 1,157 points and 702 boards to become one of 14 Tigers with at least 1,000 points and 700 rebounds. O’Bryant recorded 25 double-doubles during his stint in Baton Rouge.
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Johnny O’Bryant III (2) blocks a shot in the Tigers’ 87-82 win against the Kentucky Wildcats in January in the PMAC.
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‘American Dream’ and its ideals are unrealistic OFF WITH HER HEAD Jana King Contributing Writer “America: Love it or Leave it.” That’s all that was written on a billboard I passed just outside of Tampa, Fl., last week. I’ve spent almost 20 years in this country, so it was less than surprising when I saw it. My friend who was visiting from Scotland, however, was amazed at the ultimatum. But he quickly got over it when we stopped for our 86-cent Polar Pops and $1 burritos. It’s difficult not to be embarrassed at the flamboyant regard that some people hold for America. In the two years I have been in college, I have been to more USA-themed parties than I can count. Watching the Olympics, Election Day result parties, the Fourth of July — it’s all a blur. An alcohol-induced red, white and blue blur. Since the tragedies of 9/11, we’ve witnessed a new sort of American pride. It’s become more aggressive and defensive of what it
means to be an American. In fact, it seems that the worst thing we could call someone is “un-American.” And if you were around for the 2008 or 2012 presidential elections, I’m sure you heard that phrase a lot. The first I ever heard of Barack Obama back in 2008 was during a debate over his birth certificate and whether he was truly an American. The law that keeps people who are not natural American citizens from running for office serves a purpose: keeping any enemy of America from sneaking into office and turning the country upside down. But it also seems a little strange. I didn’t choose where I was born and frankly, after 20 years, I wouldn’t choose America. Sure, we’ve got those 44-ounce drinks for pennies on the dollar, and we have Taco Bell restaurants all over the place, but what about education or health care? The American dream seems to be a mirage. Imagine the first 30 years of your life as a desert with scarce resources. You keep going, moving along through the desert because you’ve been told that if you just walk long enough in the heat you’ll get to paradise. As we’re struggling to take
photo illustration by ZOE GEAUTHREAUX / The Daily Reveille
President Barack Obama has been criticized by the public since before his presidency, when issues arose concerning the validity of his birth certificate.
each step in our young adult lives, we imagine a white picket fence, 2.5 children and a job that we enjoy and earn enough to live comfortably. But after such a long journey we’re tired. So we accept the Polar Pops, burritos and small air-conditioned apartments. And when we look around, we see everyone else
accepting it, too. A family member of mine once said that the most un-American opinion I could hold is to vote for Barack Obama. I disagreed. I think the most un-American thing I could ever do is avoid being critical of my government and fighting against a government that wants to infringe
on my beliefs. You may recall this thought process as it was popular in the 17th century when a group of British citizens were upset with their government, and they sailed across the ocean to escape the oppression. This week, we’ll be blinded with flashy red, white and blue propaganda reminding us that our country is the greatest. But while you’re accepting those 50-cent red and blue Jello shots or purchasing that American flag bikini, try to think about what America you’re celebrating. Greed, lust and political corruption have been the backbone of American history. Kevin Spacey’s character in “House of Cards” didn’t invent blackmail, and our nation’s capital certainly isn’t exempt from it. But hey, this is America right? If you don’t love it, leave it. Jana King is a 20-year-old communication studies junior from Ponchatoula, La.
Contact Jana King at jking@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @jking_TDR
SCOTUS ruling on birth control hurts women AS LEAST I HAVE MY DIGNITY Sydney Blanchard Editor in Chief “Supreme Court rules in favor of women’s health.” That’s what the headlines would have read yesterday if the conservative justices appointed to the Supreme Court hadn’t voted to allow corporations to deny women basic health care in opposition to the 2010 Affordable Care Act. Unfortunately for the nation’s women, the Court ruled 5-4 that certain for-profit companies cannot be required to cover contraceptives for their employees. The corporations involved in the case — including Hobby Lobby, a Christian bookstore chain and a Pennsylvania-based woodworking company owned by Mennonites — claim that Obamacare infringes upon religious freedoms granted in the First Amendment. They take issue with Obamacare’s requirement that all health
insurance policies cover a package of essential services, including things like cancer screenings, vaccines and, most offensively, birth control. I’m not sure why anyone is actually surprised by this ruling. Conservative Justices Roberts, Scalia, Thomas and Alito as well as resident flip-flopper Kennedy voted in favor of the overtly religious arts and crafts store, while liberal Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor and Kagan voted in favor of women. I think it’s important to note that not one female justice on the Supreme Court voted in favor of denying women healthcare. Arguably, a lot of confusion surrounds contraception, and I think it’s because the female reproductive system is shrouded in such mystery. Or maybe the confusion is due to the embarrassing lack of comprehensive sex education in America. Who knows? Either way, these “biblical” corporations, along with the “family values” conservatives, seem to be convinced that birth control and
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even Plan B cause abortions when, in fact, they prevent them. Justice Ginsburg wrote a scathing dissent in response to yesterday’s decision, saying, “the court, I fear, has ventured into a minefield.” She hit the nail on the head. The Supreme Court sees corporations as people and their money as free speech, while women’s voices are drowned out by wellmeaning but uninformed religiously affiliated businesses. We seem to have no voice at all on an issue that affects only us. We can’t rely on having access to basic health care. God forbid these corporations be forced to pay for the sins of harlots. Yet in the same breath, I haven’t seen these religious corporations debating the fact that many employee health care packages already include coverage for erectile dysfunction drugs (at $15 per pill), penis pumps (anywhere from $300 to $500), penile implants ($10,000 to $20,000), vasectomies ($500 to $1,000) and circumcision (more than $100 out of pocket). Women choose to have sex
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Rev. Bruce Prescott applauds outside a Hobby Lobby in Edmond, Okla., Monday after SCOTUS ruled the company can dodge covering birth control in employee health insurance policies.
outside of marriage. And women who choose to have sex outside of or within a marriage are not always looking to start a family. Sounds crazy, right? These are facts that are hard to swallow for corporations like Hobby Lobby. And now the highest court in the land has ruled against women’s
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health because of it. Sydney Blanchard is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Baton Rouge. Contact Sydney Blanchard at editor@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @_pizzagf
Quote of the Day “It is not women’s liberation, it is women’s and men’s liberation.”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Supreme Court Justice March 15, 1933 — present
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Jones deserves praise for offseason decisions LOCKS OF JUSTICE Marcus Rodrigue Sports Writer Johnny Jones has faced his fair share of criticism in the last four months. The LSU men’s basketball coach’s second year at the helm was largely viewed as a disappointment. Armed with a top 10 recruiting class and a solid group of upperclassmen led by NBA draft pick Johnny O’Bryant III, the Tigers looked poised to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009. LSU instead trudged to a 9-9 Southeastern Conference record, struggled to win on the road and showed lapses of effort and offensive continuity. The Tigers’ upset of eventual national runnerup Kentucky helped them earn a National Invitation Tournament berth, yet most fans still labeled LSU as underachievers. Jones naturally shouldered much of the blame for what went wrong during the season, but he should be commended for everything he’s done since. What Jones lacks designing half-court sets, he makes up for in recruiting. Jones couldn’t bring in this year’s crop of talented players without clearing some roster space, and he did just that
last month when he announced Anthony Hickey, Malik Morgan and Shane Hammink would not be returning to the team. Parting ways with each of those players had to be a tough call for Jones – Hickey started 85 games over the last three seasons, Morgan was LSU’s only nonwalk-on player from the New Orleans area and Hammink’s father played for Jones when he was an assistant coach at LSU. Jones was wise enough to not let any personal or recruiting considerations prevent him from taking the Tigers in the right direction. Dumping Morgan may temporarily burn a recruiting bridge in New Orleans, but in-state talent will flock to LSU if it’s a consistent tournament contender. The Tigers are improving their talent with this year’s recruiting class, so losing Hammink and Morgan won’t be detrimental in terms of winning games. Hammink averaged less than six minutes per game last season, and Morgan would not even be able to play in 2014 because of a knee injury he suffered in February. Hickey is a different story. Despite playing a key role for the Tigers since his freshman year, Hickey never seemed to click with Jones, who doled out multiple suspensions to the point guard. Not only did Jones remove
another possible distraction by dismissing Hickey, he sent away the last of former coach Trent Johnson’s players. Now that the Tigers are exclusively Jones’ recruits, all that’s left is for them to gel and develop. Enter assistant coach Eric Musselman, who Jones brought in on June 17 after Korey McCray departed to pursue other coaching opportunities. Musselman spent three years as an NBA coach and boasts a proven track record of developing players in the NBA DLeague. He earned Coach of the Year recognition with the Los Angeles D-Fenders in 2012, and eight of his players were eventually called up to the NBA. With critics claiming O’Bryant never reached his full potential and former five-star forward Jarell Martin didn’t adjust to the college level fast enough, Musselman is exactly the kind of developmental guru Jones needs to turn his prized recruits into All-Americans. Jones made another valuable staff decision last week when he promoted David Patrick to assistant head coach, which came with a one-year contract extension. Patrick, who also has a friendship with Musselman dating back to 2006, said the job stability will allow him to “build this thing together” with Jones. That sense of unity and con-
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LSU Head Coach Johnny Jones poses with Andre Stringer, right, and Shavon Coleman, left, in March before the Tigers’ 61-69 loss to Georgia.
tentment within the coaching staff should translate onto the court, where LSU often looked out of sync last season. Jones can fully dictate the culture of his program now that he’s assembled players and coaches of his choosing. LSU disappointed last season, but Jones has been working to ensure that won’t be the case next time around.
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Nicklaus’ Masters record still within Woods’ reach MALLETTE ME TELL YA Joe Mallette Contributing Writer At the 2013 Barclays tournament Tiger Woods hit a shot that caused him to fall to his knees in pain. The hopes of many of Woods’ fans yearning to see him break Jack Nicklaus’ record for the most major championships were fading. But Woods’ followers can now breathe a sigh of relief because pro golf’s biggest icon is back on pace. After struggling through the final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship in March, Woods announced that he would undergo back surgery. Woods pinched a nerve in his spine, limiting the rotation needed to perform a proper golf swing. The procedure removed fragments of a spinal disk that was putting pressure on the pinched nerve. While the surgery was minimally invasive, the recovery from the incision kept Woods out of the Masters tournament and the U.S. Open. Woods’ road to Nicklaus’ record was all but paved in his early years, but now a long and difficult path lies before him. Woods was finally back in action this past week at his own host tournament
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Tiger Woods waits on the 18th green during the second round of the Quicken Loans National golf tournament Friday in Bethesda, Md.
— the Quicken Loans National (formerly the AT&T National) at Congressional Country Club — where he missed the cut line by four shots. He may have come back a bit early having not practiced much since his recovery. Woods’ new tournament sponsor Quicken Loans may have had an impact
on his decision to play competitively rather than use the week to practice. Woods was optimistic about his performance over the 36 holes. It can be hard to understand how he can be happy after missing the half-way cut at a PGA event for only the 10th time in his career, but he is showing
something not seen in a while — confidence. Anyone who has played golf knows that the longer you go without playing, the rustier you are when you pick up your clubs again. But a world-class golfer like Woods will be able to knock off that rust quickly. Woods has decided not to enter any more professional events until the British Open on July 17 to 20, opting to sit out for the Greenbrier Classic and the John Deere Classic. Woods will probably take the time to sharpen his game and work on the technical aspects of his swing. The British Open will be held at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, the same venue that hosted the tournament in 2006 where “Tiger Woods” was last engraved on the Claret Jug, the trophy awarded to the tournament’s champion. Having not won a major since 2008 and having missed the last two major tournaments entirely, Woods is not the favorite. But he is not out of range of his larger goal. Woods needs only four more wins to match Nicklaus’ record of 18. Nicklaus won his last major title at the age of 46, and Woods had his 38th birthday on Dec. 30 with 14 major championships in hand. Many don’t realize that Nicklaus also had 14 major titles on his 38th birthday. Win or lose, Woods’ return
is a valuable asset to professional golf. The ratings for the Masters’ and the U.S. Open’s weekend coverage this year was close to half of what it was when Woods was on the course. Woods’ play is constantly scrutinized, as evidenced by a penalty enforced on Woods at the 2013 Masters after a viewer called in to alert officials of a misplaced drop. However, Woods, when healthy, is the type of player to thrive under such pressure. Tiger Woods is facing a finish to his career that will make or break his legacy. The next few years will determine whether he is the best to ever play the game or a young phenom who faded out too early. Joe Mallette is a 26-year-old mass communication freshman from Lake Charles, La.
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