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Lealaimatafao injured after punching window Hormones Tommy Romanach Staff Writer
Freshman defensive tackle Trey Lealaimatafao injured his arm Monday when he punched through a glass window in the team weight room, LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette confirmed. Initial reports said Lealaimatafao may need amputation, but those reports were found to be incorrect.
According to NOLA. and confirmed to not be com | The Times-Picayune, “life threatening,” but may Lealaimatafao was upset jeopardize his freshman about a disagreement with season. his girlfriend, but The AdThe Advocate reported vocate cited multiple sourcthat Lealaimatafao received es confirming the dispute stitches and will need to was with a teammate. return to the hospital today The San Antonio na- LEALAIMATAFAO for further treatment, intive was immediately taken cluding possible surgery. to an area hospital and treated, BonLealaimatafao was rated a nette said. The injury is to his bicep four-star recruit by ESPN while
playing at Earl Warren High School in San Antonio. He was one of the notable players who signed to play with LSU on National Signing Day this season. He was expected to add depth at a defensive tackle position that lost 2013 starters Ego Ferguson and Anthony Johnson to the NFL draft last season. Contact Tommy Romanach at tromanach@lsureveille.com
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has a great selection and is not inadequate in any fashion, but this shouldn’t be a determining factor in picking a phone. You can’t download 1 million apps on one phone anyway, which brings me to the next topic: storage. Smartphones have limited storage. Some of that storage must be devoted to the operating system — there’s no way around it. If you don’t regularly delete text messages, old photos and apps you rarely use, it’s a good idea for you to purchase a device with at least 32 GB of storage. More storage does not always equal a larger price tag. For example, the HTC One, with 32 GB, is under $200 with a two-year contract with most carriers.
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Also, some smartphones offer storage expansion, meaning users may swap the memory card that comes with the phone for a larger one. This is a favorable option for those concerned about space. Examples of newer phones with this capability include the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Note 3. Two other factors to consider are the processor and RAM. Both of these affect the performance of a device. The iPhone 5S uses Apple’s A7 chip, which produces “about double” the performance of the A6 in the iPhone 5C, according to Laptop Magazine. RAM is what allows a smartphone to switch between and load apps quickly. The SMARTPHONES, see page 7
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The Daily Reveille’s guide to choosing a phone for your lifestyle Some users like to have every social networking app possible on their device, and they stay glued to the screen for multiple hours every day. Others may prefer to keep it simple by only using their device as a planner and camera, with one email app and one social networking app. Arguably one of the most annoying words of our generation, the “app” is what popularized smartphones. Apps allow users to do a variety of activities. However, you may not be aware that the Google Play Store officially reached over 1 million apps a year ago, so don’t fall into the trap of thinking an iPhone is the best option for you because of its larger app selection. The App Store
Women’s quitting success may depend on menstrual cycle The University will officially become smoke free in August, and one researcher is looking for a way to soften the blow for women. MacKenzie Peltier, a University clinical psychology doctoral student, is researching a potential connection between the menstrual cycle and cigarette use. “There are no gender differences in wanting to quit smoking,” Peltier said. “Most people who are nicotine dependent want to quit.” Peltier said her work deals with levels of the hormone progesterone, which is produced at varying levels during the menstrual cycle. According to her hypothesis, women attempting to quit smoking cigarettes during phases with high levels of this hormone are more likely to succeed. Women have a higher relapse rate than men overall, Peltier said, which tends to be explained by pressure to deal with emotions, childcare-related issues, weight loss concerns and hormone fluctuation. Peltier conducts her research by using the Smoking Lapse Behavior model, developed at Yale University. “We want to bring them in when their hormones are peaking,” Peltier said. Study participants come into the University Copeland Smoking and Substance Abuse Clinical Research Lab after not smoking for 18 hours, Peltier said. These participants have their menstrual cycles tracked for several months. At the lab, they undergo motivational therapy for quitting. Finally, the participants are left in a room with a lighter, an ashtray and a cigarette pack of their choice. “Every five minutes, we give
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You’re probably carrying a computer around with you as you read this, and I’m not talking about a laptop. I’m talking about a smartphone. In the past few years, smartphones have become some of our most precious companions, but as with all companions, we should be selective. If you’re RENEE BARROW planning on Staff Writer purchasing a smartphone in the near future, you should ask yourself what you’ll use it for most often. How will the device will fit into your daily life?
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