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The Fourth of July is only one day away, and many students are experiencing the holiday in Baton Rouge for the first time. Here’s a list of events around the city celebrating the nation’s 238th birthday. What: Flag ceremony, live music, inflatable obstable course, arts & crafts, ice cream and shaved ice courtesy of City Gelato and Snow Day
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 305 S. River Rd. Cost: Free
BOUDREAUX & THIBODEAUX What: Live music from The Heaters, a performance by Justin McCain and American-themed drink specials When: Live music begins at 9 p.m. Where: 214 3rd St. Cost: Free
MUSEUM OF ART @ TSUNAMI
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What: Live blues, jazz and soul from Quiana Lynell, Southern BBQ, beer, wine, and a rooftop view of the fireworks
When: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: 100 Lafayette St., 6th floor Cost: $150 for non-members or $50 for those between 5 and 20
What: Firework viewing parties at Rooftop Pool, Edge and the Lawn; live music from Press 1 for English and Chris LeBlanc Band When: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Where: 777 L’Auberge Ave. Cost: $20 in some locations, 21+
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FILM
Short film to screen at Manship Theatre Marcus Rodrigue Staff Writer
The Manship Theatre will host the first free public screening of the short film “DumbAs_” tonight at 7 p.m. The 15-minute film centers on Richie Sappas, who creates a viral video app but soon faces public ramifications after a user dies attempting a stunt. Twenty-oneyear-old Baton Rouge native Ian Ross, who stars as Sappas, said he wanted the screening at the Manship Theatre as a way to give back to the local film community. “I’m really glad I came back because I didn’t realize how much of a network I had back here,” Ross said. “I really wanted to come back
and show my appreciation. I know I left in a hurry, but I’m really glad I’m back.” Ross met director Ashley Bandier at Drexel University, where they both studied film. “DumbAs_” was independently funded but is supported by the Good Company, where Bandier is currently interning. Though “DumbAs_” is a sort of social media satire, Bandier said she just wants the film to be entertaining. “I never want to tell the audience how to feel,” Bandier said. “I love those moments when you kind of squirm because you feel guilty for enjoying a moment, when you feel bad for laughing afterward. I really wanted this film to
be a conversation piece more than anything.” Bandier said she toyed with the film’s concept for a few years before finally writing a script. She first took the idea to Ross, who assisted in redrafting the script’s dialogue and character development. Ross had little prior acting experience, most of which came from performing in high school plays and minor roles in other projects. But all Ross had to do to execute his first lead role was be himself. “There is a lot of me in the character I play, a lot of my history,” Ross said. “We wrote backstories for every character, and I helped a lot with that. What makes the character that I play a real character is actually my life.”
Ross said he’s accustomed to working behind the scenes, but he wasn’t the only one who stepped outside his comfort zone in the making of “DumbAs_.” Bandier functioned as the writer, director, producer and costume designer for the film. “I found my voice in this project,” Bandier said. “I usually just limit myself to art direction, and then take that piece on. But I was so passionate about this story, and I kind of followed my gut with it and ended up taking on all these roles and realized that I’m a story-teller.” Bandier and Ross plan to continue screening “DumbAs_” in PREMIERE, see page 2
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The Manship Theatre will host the first free public screening of the short film “DumbAs_” tonight at 7 p.m.
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community service
Lakes to receive improvements ‘Voluntourism’ Lauren Guillot
Contributing Writer
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation announced Monday that the SWA Group, an international landscape architecture firm, has been selected out of four finalists to create a master plan for the LSU lakes. The lakes were created out of a stretch of swampland in the 1930s. Since then, nature has taken back the lakes. According to the Destination: The Lakes website, the average depth of the lakes is only 2.5 feet. Silt is draining into the lakes and settling at the bottom, leaving the lakes shallower every year. BRAF hopes that the SWA Group, in collaboration with a local landscape architect Jeffery Carbo, can create a master plan to restore and sustain the lakes. The foudation has raised about $750,000 to pay for the project which involves
dredging the lakes and improving upon the 45 acres of land surrounding the lakes. According to the SWA Group, dredging the 275 acres of lake will produce around 815,000 cubic yards of dredge, enough to fill Tiger Stadium. Since hauling the dredge offsite would be too costly, BRAF has asked the planning team to use the spoils to “improve recreation while maintaining a natural ecosystem.” In his presentation, SWA Group president and LSU alumnus Kinder Baumgardner emphasized the number of possibilities for improving the lakes such as trail circuits, beaches, a boat-house cafe, and a science eco-trail. The presentation also featured a potential plan for a island built in the middle of University Lake in the shape of Mike the Tiger’s head. Baumgardner’s presentation showed the work the SWA Group
did on Houston’s Buffalo Bayou park to illustrate what could be done with the LSU lakes.The bayou had degraded over time and was considered waste water infrastructure until the SWA Group transformed it into one of the premier open space parks in Houston. The Group showed that the dredge from the LSU lakes could be used to create more land around the edges of the lakes, allowing more space for running and bike trails. Gateways and bridges could be used to connect the lakes, creating an Olympic-length crew course. Slides of mood-board pictures showed the variety of ideas the Group had for the LSU lakes. Baumgardner emphasized the Group’s openness to ideas and contributions from the public. With help from the public, the SWA Group will work to complete the master plan by summer 2015. Baton Rouge residents and LSU students can watch the Destination: The Lakes Facebook page for information on how to contribute to the creation of the master plan.
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Sunlight strikes the LSU lakes Wednesday where plans are being made to develop the area for recreational use.
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EVENT CALENDAR
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THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014 ALL DAY
The Visual Blues - LSU Mueseum of Art Essence Fest - Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
5:30 AM
Independence Celebration - Sugar Mill Pond
4:00 PM
Jennings Stars & Stripes Celebration
5:00 PM
Andre Bohren - The Little Gem Saloon Fourth of July Fishing Rodeo - Quantiana Boat Launch
6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM
Water Aerobic - EK Chris Pool on Eraste Landry Road Lafayette Chase Tyler Band - Superior Grill
hopes to eventually show the film at a film festival. “Film festivals are a very expensive crapshoot,” Bandier said. “You put a lot of money into it, and you don’t always see it returned. The idea is that you get your name out there, and hopefully more things come of this and we don’t have to just leave this story.”
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trend on the rise Joshua Jackson Staff Writer
Many Americans desire to travel abroad, and increasingly businesses have cropped up offering those with cash this opportunity through volunteer projects. The effectiveness of this rising trend, “voluntourism,” is questionable. Voluntourism has existed since the founding of Volunteer Services Incorporated in 1958 and the establishment of the U.S. Peace Corps in 1961. A majority of these volunteer vacations appeal to high school and college students who want to travel with friends, add to their resumes and gain world experience. These volunteer vacations provide the unpaid helpers with an opportunity to see how the rest of the world lives. The trips can increase international awareness of poverty and relief methods while possibly providing a lifechanging experience – at least for those volunteering. Business management senior Adam Feola has never been on a mission trip but finds the idea appealing. He recognizes there can be problems. “People want to help others, but they often lose sight of how useful their method of help can be,” Feola said. Most of these volunteer trips are organized through religious groups or travel agencies. Some of these same groups and agencies have been accused of catering to the wants of the volunteers instead of the needs of the countries being visited. A large part of “voluntourism” work sends Americans to third-world countries. These places are continuously in need of donations of food, clothes and building materials. Some of these orphanages have connections to volunteer organizations that supply a specific amount of money
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per year which is expected to go towards improvements. When volunteers come and work to improve the living conditions of these orphans, some of the money given to the orphanage may be pocketed by its caretakers. This behavior is not prevalent in volunteer vacations, but it happens. For example, the United Nations Children’s Fund estimates that only one-third of the money received by orphanages is used for children’s care. Also in question is the sustainability of the work being done. Projects are often started by volunteer groups and then left to the locals to finish or keep up with significantly less resources. While building a house for a starving family seems gratifying, if that family lacks the financial resources to keep that building in shape then the work becomes a wasted effort. The largest problem with voluntourism is the lack of communication between the volunteers and those they are helping. Volunteering can make a real impact when done consciously and for the right reasons. There are plenty of volunteer vacation opportunities in the Baton Rouge area easily accessible online or through local churches. Mission trips are similar to other volunteering experience except they focus more on the connection with the people they meet while still physically contributing to the area. Voluntourists may mean well, but it is sometimes corrupted by poor planning and monetary problems. These volunteer vacations can be more than traveling experiences; they can be life-changing for volunteers and the underprivileged alike.
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Former Tigers compete at Wimbledon Jolly wins amateur invite tourney MEN’s Golf
Joe Mallette Contributing Writer
Dustin Brown and Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round (7-5), 3-6, 4-6, 2-6. Likewise for Venus, he and Klahn lost their first match in four sets 5-7, 6-7, (6-4), 0-6 to the American pair of Austin
The LSU men’s golf program is on the rise, and leading the way is All-American senior Stewart Jolly. Jolly’s solid play this summer produced a win at the 53rd Northeast Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament, a place at the Palmer Cup and an “Amateur of the Month” award from the Southern Golf Association. At the Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, R.I., Jolly was the only golfer in the field to finish the 72-hole tournament under par. He took the win by two strokes over Oklahoma State University’s junior standout Jordan Niebrugge, who finished at even par. Jolly’s name was at the top of the leaderboard at the close of each round. On the par 69 course, Jolly posted a two-under 67 in the first two rounds and an even par 69 in the third to give himself a one-shot lead going into the final round. After dropping two shots through the first 14 holes, an accurate tee shot at the par three 15th hole set Jolly up for the birdie that would propel him to a final round score of 71. Jolly finished the week with a two-under par 274 for 72 holes. “It was nice to see the hard work was paying off,” Jolly said of his win. After taking the amateur title in
Wimbledon, see page 8
Jolly, see page 8
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In this file photo, former LSU tennis player Neal Skupski slaps a forehand in the Tigers’ match against Clemson in February 2012. Skupski was one of three LSU alumni to compete at this year’s Wimbledon tournament.
Will Cotchery II Contributing Writer
Former LSU tennis players Ken Skupski, Neal Skupski and Michael Venus competed at the 2014 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Doubles Championships at the
All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. Their appearances in the tournament marked the first time three players represented LSU at Wimbledon simultaneously. The English-born Skupski brothers competed together
while New Zealand native Venus played alongside American Bradley Klahn. Ken made his Wimbledon debut in 2008 and has clinched second-round berths in 2010, 2012 and 2013. The Skupskis fell to Germans
USA shouldn’t forget Women’s soccer success WHERE THERE’S A WILL Will Cotchery II Contributing Writer With football and basketball in the offseason, the dog days of summer are in full swing for American sports. While fans across America annually count down the days until football season returns, this year sports fans pass the time watching the World Cup. The world’s biggest sporting event, taking place every four years in alternating locations, features 32 of the top national soccer teams on their respective pursuits to win the trophy and claim global glory. Soccer is not as highly regarded in America as in other countries,
but it is gradually earning respect thanks to the U.S. men’s national team. Out of the 20 World Cups, the U.S. men have qualified for only 10. Their best result was third place during the first ever tournament in 1930 in Uruguay. They only advanced to the quarterfinals once in their next nine trips, in 2002. After failing to get out of group stage in 2006, the American men have reached the knockout stage in two consecutive World Cups for the first time ever. This year, according to many critics, the team’s success has been a surprise. The team’s group stage opponents included three-time World Cup champion Germany, Portugal – with arguably the world’s best player in Cristiano Ronaldo – and Ghana, the country that elimi-
nated the U.S. in the previous two tournaments. The Americans opened the Cup by getting revenge on the Ghanaians in a 2-1 thriller. They would then battle Portugal to a 2-2 draw. Although they lost to Germany, the U.S. finished with a 1-1-1 record to survive the worldly deemed “Group of Death.” The men went into their Round of 16 matchup with Belgium on Tuesday with tons of momentum and support. The U.S. squad’s success has generated record-breaking ratings thus far. The 25 million viewers for the Belgium contest is not only the most-watched nonfootball sporting event of 2014, but it is also the highest-rated game in U.S. soccer history. Whatever place the Americans World Cup, see page 8
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United States goalkeeper Hope Solo monitors the field during an international friendly women’s soccer match against Australia in San Antonio.
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Student-work: Customer Service Position: The successful candidate(s) will have excellent customer service & communication skills. To be considered for this position, the candidate must be in good academic standing with LSU & be available to work starting Summer 2014, including summers. S/he must be willing & able to from 10am-2pm, as well as occasional evening for event support. The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be in the area of the Enrollment Services front desk support, operational support, registrations, answering phones, and other duties as assigned. Skills required: Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; Strong commitment to service, accuracy, and follow-through; Excellent written and oral communication skills, including telephone skills; Skilled in interpersonal interactions; High level of computer literacy, including knowledge of common office applications (Microsoft office, email). Must have a valid driver’s license. If interested in this position, please send resume & a copy of class schedule to: cehr@outreach.lsu.edu
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Battle of the Banks Locals debate the best spot to view fireworks JOSHUA JACKSON · Staff Writer
The Fourth of July is synonymous with freedom and fireworks, neither of which are in short supply in the Baton Rouge area. Each year, a great debate rises over which side of the Mississippi River is the better side from which to watch the annual “Fireworks on the Mississippi” display. The dispute stems from the residents of Baton Rouge and Port Allen who both claim their side of the levee is superior. Baton Rouge is arguably the more populated side when it comes to the Fourth of July festivities. But, safety concerns make some residents hesitant to come out at
night. Annual Fourth of July shootings persuade many to stay inside instead of venturing to the levee. Baton Rouge’s crime rate is well known but violent crimes seems to increase when alcohol is involved. BRPD will be tightening security for the display this year in response to the uptick in violence, WBRZ reports. The Port Allen side of the Mississippi River has a less violent reputation, but the calmer and quieter environment means fewer people flock to Port Allen for the fireworks display. Port Allen may be the better option for families with young
children. It still attracts a crowd, but it doesn’t attract a Baton Rouge-sized crowd. Most will flock to the side where their friends or family are located. Both sides have a solid view of the fireworks and loads of patriotic people, food and drinks to go around. The main influence in the battle of the two sides is subjective. The amount of fun you have is gauged upon whom you view the fireworks with and what they do as a group or individually. As with any experience, a good time is what a person makes out of what they have. Things will
explode and it will be fun. There’s no need to make it complicated. WBRZ Channel 2 will present “Fireworks on the Mississippi” Friday at 9 p.m., an experience for both sides of the river to celebrate their independence along with the rest of America.
Contact Joshua Jackson at jjackson@lsureveille.com
graphic by CAMILLE STELLY / The Daily Reveille
PLAYLIST
Top 10 songs to celebrate the Fourth of July Jennifer Vance Contributing Writer
While you’re laying poolside drinking margaritas and talking about the American Revolution, the Fourth of July wouldn’t be complete without a patriotic playlist. Crank up the music and cut a slice of apple pie while you jam out to the most ‘Merica songs this country has to offer. 10. Party in the U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus You can’t start a Fourth of July party without a good ol’ fashioned party anthem. Not only is this song from the wholesome Miley Cyrus era, it’s catchy and easy to sing after eating one too many hot dogs.
9. Arlington – Trace Adkins Adkins’ slow ballad about soldiers laid to rest in the famed national cemetery is the perfect song to remember those who fought for the freedom of Americans. It might even make you cry into your hot dogs. 8. American Pie – Don McLean There’s no question you can get through this eight-minute song without a problem. This classic by McLean is that song your parents will be singing a little too loudly, but you’ll be singing right along with them. 7. Firework – Katy Perry This technically isn’t a song about Independence Day, but it repeats the word “firework” frequently enough to fool you.
Perry’s song about staying true to who you are is about as American as it gets.
the typical Fourth of July song, it belongs on every playlist ever, including this one.
6. God Bless the U.S.A. – Lee Greenwood When you think America, you have to think of this song. Greenwood’s song has become one of the most patriotic songs ever, and will inspire barbecues across the nation to proudly stand up and defend the good ol’ U. S. of A.
4. America the Beautiful – Ray Charles Another patriotic classic, this version is simply amazing because it’s Ray Charles. It doesn’t get much better than that.
5. B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) OutKast The beat of this song is unlike any other and is recognizable the moment it starts playing. It’s not only one of OutKast’s greatest songs, but one of the best songs of the 2000s. While it’s not
3. Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American) – Toby Keith Keith’s song is the ultimate song about ’Merica. You can’t help but be fired up listening to it. And honestly, we all want to put a boot in someone’s ass – it’s the American way. 2. I Am a Real American – Rick Derringer
This may have been Hulk Hogan’s entrance song back in the day, but it’s still a great song to get amped up about America. This classic rock song must be head-banged to and accompanied by air guitar solos aplenty. 1. The Star-Spangled Banner – Christina Aguilera There’s nothing more American than the song of our people. Aguilera’s version perfectly captures the spirit of Americans attempting to be patriotic while not even knowing the words of the national anthem.
Contact Jennifer Vance at jvance@lsureveille.com
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Krajicek and Donald Young. Despite the opening round exit, Ken said it was exciting to have another opportunity to compete at Wimbledon and to play with Neal. “Competing at Wimbledon is always special no matter how many times you play,” Skupski said. “This year was extra special as it had significance for our family. Not many brothers ever get the opportunity to play on the hallowed turf, and even though the result didn’t go our way, it was a special day and one we look to improve on next year.” The Skupskis are ranked 67th in the Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour Doubles Rankings. This year was the debut Wimbledon showing for Neal and the 69th-ranked Venus. Neal went from being the
lowest-ranked player in world tennis to placing in the top 70. Ken further discussed his brother’s progression and how this experience will benefit him moving forward. “It’s been an amazing year for us,” Skupski said. “[Neal] is a quick learner and hopefully we can move forward and keep rising up the rankings over the next months leading up to the U.S. Open in August.”
Contact Will Cotchery at wcotchery@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @wcotchery2
Ranking MLB’s best players so far THE ROMAN FORUM Tommy Romanach Staff Writer July 4th is just around the corner, marking the unofficial halfway point in the Major League Baseball season. This one, just like almost every other, has proven the adage that you can’t script baseball. As we hit the midway point, I hand out some mid-season awards. AL MVP: Mike Trout, Angels The rules of nature prevent me from believing Mike Trout is only 22. While we’ve seen great seasons from Jose Altuve, Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler, Trout reigns over everyone with his combination of power, speed and fielding ability. And for the first time in his career, he finds himself on a team in great position to make the playoffs. Trout is in the AL’s top 10 in home runs, RBIs, walks, batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage — a feat no other player can claim. Combine that with his great play in center field, and Trout becomes a weapon baseball scouts can only dream of. There’s still another half left to the season, but if Trout keeps slugging and the Angels keep winning, the choice for MVP is obvious. AL Cy Young: Felix Hernandez, Mariners This was the toughest decision I had to make. Apologies to Masahiro Tanaka and Yankees fans everywhere. Tanaka and Hernandez’s stats are almost identical, with both posting an ERA of 2.10 and Hernandez having the edge in WHIP by .003. While Tanaka has one more win than Hernandez, the Mariners ace has pitched more innings and started more games. I hate to do this, but my tiebreaker comes down to which of
these player’s team has succeeded more, Surprisingly, that’s Hernandez’s Seattle right now. NL MVP: Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies Another really tough choice in this race. Tulowitzki and Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton are neck and neck, but Tulo gets the upper hand. Tulowitzki has been one of the lone bright spots for Colorado this season, hitting 18 home runs and leading the NL in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Stanton has been almost as impressive, leading the league in home runs, RBIs and total bases. The difference between the two comes down to fielding. While Tulowitzki leads all NL shortstops in fielding percentage, Stanton ranks ninth among NL left fielders.
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Rhode Island, Jolly boarded a flight across the Atlantic to Surrey, England, where the 2014 Palmer Cup was held. The Palmer Cup is a match play tournament for college golfers set up like the professional game’s Ryder Cup, wherein the best 10-man team from the USA takes on a 10man team of Europe’s top collegiate golfers. “It was a huge honor to play for the U.S,” Jolly said. The tournament has four rounds of play with either two-on-two or one-on-one matches. The winner of each individual match is awarded one point for his team’s overall tournament score, while a tie results in half a point awarded. In the first two rounds, five matches are played between teams of two players from each team. Jolly was paired with Southern Methodist
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finish, their exciting efforts will be appreciated by the fans. The question moving forward is how will the American men’s results this year affect the American women? Since 1991, the FIFA Women’s World Cup has been held the year following the men’s. Unlike the men, the U.S. women’s national team is a perennial soccer powerhouse. The women are tied for the most World Cup championships with two (1991, 1999). They placed runner-up in 2011 and also have three third-place finishes (1995, 2003, and 2007). Despite their onfield success, the women haven’t garnered the off-field recognition. The unfortunate reality of women’s athletics in general is that they lack the popularity of men’s athletics. Many people suggest that lack of competition, physicality
Thursday, July 3, 2014 University’s Bryson Dechambeau in the first round. The pair defeated Europe’s Jack McDonald and James Ross, both from Scotland, by one hole, earning the point for the USA. McDonald and Ross returned the favor in the second round, going up three holes after number 17 and earning the point for Europe against Jolly, who was playing with Oklahoma State’s Wyndham Clark. The final two rounds each saw 10 one-on-one match-ups. In the third round, Jolly competed against Ross. Ross took a four-hole lead on Jolly with two holes remaining, and winning another point for Europe. In the final round, Jolly once again conceded a point to the Europeans, this time to Ricardo Gouveia of Portugal. Gouveia’s three-shot lead walking off of the 16th green ended the week for Jolly. Overall, Team USA went into the final round in a tie with the Europeans, but Team Europe, like the
Americans last year at Wilmington Country Club in Delaware, were able to protect their home turf and win the cup 18.5 points to 11.5 points. “It was a disappointment that we didn’t win, but it was a fun experience,” Jolly said. The impressive win at one of the summer’s top amateur tournaments and the honor to represent the United States at the Palmer Cup have resulted in Jolly being named June’s “Amateur of the Month,” an accomplishment that will fit nicely on his resume next to his selection to both the 2014 PING and Golfweek All-American Third teams.
and female viewership causes this discrepancy. What makes matters more arduous is that soccer plays a background role to the four major sports in America. Hopefully, enough notoriety from this year can be passed on to the women next summer. After losing to Japan in the 2011 World Cup final, the U.S. women got their payback by defeating the Japanese in the Gold Medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This was the fourth time the women brought home the gold in the summer games, thanks to two key players: forward Abby Wambach and goalkeeper Hope Solo. In 2011, Wambach became the first soccer player ever — man or woman — to be awarded the AP Athlete of the Year. She was also awarded the 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, becoming the first American woman to earn the
award in a decade. In May, Wambach passed fellow American Mia Hamm as the all-time goal-scoring leader in women’s International competition. Solo received the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper during the World Cup, and she has continued to be one of the top goalkeepers in the world. With the mixture of these two veterans and young talents like Alex Morgan, the U.S. women look to be a force in global competion once again.
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NL Cy Young: Johnny Cueto, Reds After Cueto suffered multiple injuries in 2013, many wondered how he would do returning to the mound. He’s delivered quite a message. Cueto has been lethal, posting a 1.88 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and going 124.1 innings for the Reds this season. His run support has been subpar, creating a very deceiving 8-5 record that may mislead some Cy Young voters. If there’s anything the sabermetric revolution has taught us, it’s that stats like wins are far less important compared to ERA and WHIP. I hope for Cueto’s sake that voters consider that before making their decision. But the best thing about the midseason awards is that they’re only midseason. We still have three more months of baseball before the playoffs begin, and I can’t wait to see what changes are made. Tommy Romanach is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Dallas. Contact Tommy Romanach at tromanach@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @tro_TDR
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Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout hits a three-run home run off Chicago White Sox sduring the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Chicago. Trout has been one of the best players in MLB this year.