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E-CIG EPIDEMIC LSU professor conducting research funded by the FDA and NIH to study the short- and long-term effects of e-cigarette use.

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With BUKU in just three weeks, it’s time to start prepping! Check out these six tips and tricks to get the most out of BUKU.

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Jess Schaben and Sydney Moore’s efforts clinch LSU beach volleyball’s win over UCLA in front of a record-breaking home crowd.

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While many see vaping as a fun hobby, the vaping epidemic is a real problem on campus.

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LSU researcher receives FDA funding for research into harmful effects of e-cigarettes

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BY LARA NICHOLSON @laranicholson_ Despite the ‘no-smoking’ signs throughout campus, it doesn’t take long to see a student pull a JUUL out of their pocket in the Quad to blow clouds of smoke when walking around the University. There are several spots on campus where students gather to talk, study and take a vape break before class.

While users argue e-cigarettes are less dangerous than cigarettes, little research confirmed that idea before the national vaping epidemic began in fall 2019.

One researcher at the University hopes to provide the necessary data to understand the dangers of vaping.

Alexandra Noël, a School of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor of comparative biomedical sciences, will engage in a multi-year research project funded by the FDA and National Institutes of Health to study the short- and long-term effects of ecigarette use on the lungs.

“These deaths and illnesses are related to vaping, and it’s only the tip of the iceberg,” Noël said. “Doctors are just now seeing the harmful effects.”

E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid into a vapor to be inhaled, according to the NIH. The vapor can contain nicotine, flavoring, marijuana, hashish oil or other chemicals. Exposure to nicotine at a young age can lead to lifelong addiction and harm brain development.

As of Feb. 18, a total of 2,807 people in the U.S. have been hospitalized or died from lung injuries, known as EVALI, associated with e-cigarette use, across 28 states and Washington D.C., according to the Center for Disease Control. As of Jan. 25, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 35 cases of EVALI, three of which resulted in deaths.

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A vaping device rests on a bench in the LSU Quad on, April 24, 2018. middle school students said they used an e-cigarette as of late 2019, amounting to 5.3 million young users across the nation.

Noël and her team will evaluate the lungs’ responses to various wattage and temperature settings on third-generation tank devices, along with the effects of different flavorings. She plans to focus on users who were not previously smokers but obtained a nicotine addiction through ecigarettes.

“We’re seeing kids that are using four pods a day, and this is the equivalent of four packs of cigarettes a day,” Karen Wilson of the American Academy of Pediatrics said in an NPR interview in November 2019. “It is an astounding amount of nicotine that is being delivered by these products.”

In response to the vaping epidemic among youth, the FDA raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 in December. The provision was part of a $1.4 trillion spending package signed by President Donald Trump on Dec. 20 that amended the Federal Food, Drug

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A student’s vape rests on a bench along with its juice on Sept. 25, 2019.

and Cosmetic Act, according to the New York Post.

USA Today reported the smoking age hike had bipartisan support in the Senate after being introduced in May by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. Some states have banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping cartridges. Prior to the federal law, 19 states plus Washington D.C. had already raised the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21.

The FDA had up to six months to amend its guidelines. After that, the minimum age change would take place within 90 days.

The FDA updated its website to reflect the policy changes in December.

The website now reads, “It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product – including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes – to anyone under 21. FDA will provide additional details on this issue as they become available, and the information on this page will be updated accordingly in a timely manner.”

The FDA website also urges sellers to check photo IDs of any customers attempting to purchase tobacco who appear under the age of 27. Noël said these are steps in the right direction.

Noël and her team have data behind closed-system e-cigarettes like JUULs: chemicals in electronic cigarettes do create harmful effects on the lungs rather than being the harmless smoking-cessation device that they were once advertised as.

“A claim cannot be made that vaping is harmless,” Noël said.

“Research has already started to provide scientific evidence.”

Noël is a toxicology researcher who pursued projects on the lung responses to nanoparticles and second-hand smoke. She was inspired to move to e-cigarette research because of its rising popularity. She hopes her research can be proactive rather than reactive.

“From second-hand smoke exposure, I wanted to keep up with what was coming, with new devices,” Noël said. “It was a natural progression, and also there had not already been a lot of research done on those devices that came out in 2006.”

Noël’s hope is to provide research specifically for groups of people who are not using ecigarettes as a smoking cessation tool but rather started smoking using e-cigarettes. These users, typically younger, argue the devices are easier to use and less dangerous to their health than cigarettes, Noël said.

“It always depends on what you compare it to,” Noël said.

“When you compare it to air from someone that doesn’t vape at all, that’s where the comparison should be.”

The products are also not FDA approved, Noël said. Users who are opting for e-cigarettes as a means of quitting smoking should instead use nicotine gum or patches, which have FDA-approval and data to back them up.

Noël is not performing this research for the sake of awards or fame, though. Noël said she wants to contribute to the research on electronic cigarette use so she can help inform the public and steer government regulation in the right direction.

“At the end of the day, my research could be one brick in a whole wall to make legislation, and I would be really happy,” Noël said. “That’s what I hope my research can be able to contribute—to help agencies make the right regulations.”

Noël has completed the first of two years of funded research on vaping. In October, she presented results so far to an audience of her peers at the NIH Tobacco Regulatory Science meeting. She’s already gathering preliminary data for her next studies.

“We still have a long way to go. We’re starting to put all the pieces together,” Noël said.

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LSU reports higher freshman population, slightly lower retention rate following admissions policy change

BY KATHERINE MANUEL @kmanuel_2 After a change in the University’s admissions policy in 2018, LSU reported an increased incoming freshmen population but a slightly lower retention rate.

The new holistic admissions system, approved in October 2018, evaluates applicants’ criteria beyond ACT or SAT scores. The system looks at curriculum, grade trends and course selections all within the context of applicants’ high schools.

Students are still expected to meet GPA and test score requirements to apply to the University, but the new admissions system considers other criteria beyond these numbers.

Reports by the University boast an increase in attendance following the admissions change, but a .7% decrease in retention rate. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the retention rate of a university is the percentage of a school’s first-year undergraduate students who continue their education at the school the next year.

5,809 new freshmen enrolled in fall 2018, according to an LSU Office of Budget and Planning report.

Of that number, 4,824 returned in fall 2019, making the 2018-2019 retention rate 83%.

The 2018-2019 retention rate is .7% lower than that of the fall 2017 freshman class, but .2% higher than that of the fall 2016 freshman class, according to reports by the LSU Office of Budget and Planning.

The same report stated 6,126

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The LSU Memorial Tower sits on Tower Drive, Baton Rouge. new freshmen enrolled in fall 2019.

The mean ACT score for these students was 25.6.

The fall 2018 freshmen enrollment was the highest enrollment in University history, topping the previous record of 5,725 new freshmen in 2012, according to the LSU

Media Center.

“LSU increased its freshman class size without sacrificing quality or academic rigor,” the April 2019 report read.

The report also said the fall 2018 freshman class had a 2.8 college GPA, equal to that of the

2017 freshman class GPA. The 2018 freshman class also earned more credits in the first semester than the previous two incoming classes, and there was an improvement in the retention levels of the fall semester to the spring semester.

The fall 2018 freshman class had a 94% fall-to-spring retention rate, according to the report, equal to the previous freshman class’ retention rate despite having 900 more students enrolled.

“This is the way the country is growing,” then-University President F. King Alexander said in the report. “This diverse class of students is succeeding in ways that a lot of people said they couldn’t succeed in, and we are proud of the hard work they have put in to prove those people wrong.”

During the admission policy change, then-SG President Stewart Lockett said SG supported holistic admissions.

“Student Government supports holistic admissions because it gives opportunities to students who, in certain situations, wouldn’t have those opportunities,” Lockett said.

“It doesn’t define a student to a piece of paper or test score. It makes them real.”

The change in admissions was met with some confusion and doubt, which Alexander addressed in an editorial for The Advocate in 2018. He said that though change is sometimes hard to accept, it can be necessary.

“In short, holistic review doesn’t lessen our admission stan-

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training bill

BY JOANNA CLARK @front_row_jo Student Government recently amended its bylaws to include mandatory diversity training for the legislative and judicial branches.

This bill was authored by University Center for Freshman Year Senator Revathi Menon.

“Louisiana is getting more diverse and LSU especially in the student body,” Menon said. “I want to make sure Student Government is equipped to handle that diversity and be inclusive in our daily responsibilities.”

The need was brought to SG’s attention last March by a group of senators. Initially, the rules of order were amended to mandate diversity training only for the legislative branch. An expansion was proposed upon the training’s successful completion, according to Speaker of the Student Senate Austin Grashoff.

“Legislation decided that it would be a good idea to extend the training to the other branches,” Grashoff said. “With judicial cases, it’s good to know how different cultures, people and students think, feel, understand things and communicate.”

SG is required to have student outreach points, where it visits organizations and introduces itself. Grashoff said the training has caused senators to use outreach points more effectively.

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STUDENT LIFE

LSU students speak out against laundry theft in residence halls

BY TAYLOR LANDRY @taylor.landry Some University students are calling for for the installation of surveillance cameras in residential hall laundry rooms to prevent theft. One of these students, international students junior Olivia May, was a freshman living in Spruce Hall when her belongings were stolen out of the dryer.

After retrieving her laundry, May returned to her room and noticed all her undergarments had been stolen.

“I told the front office, and they told me they could not do anything about it,” May said.

“They did not have cameras in the laundry room at the time but they absolutely should. I know I am not the only one who has

experienced this.”

Sociology freshman Ashley Deal said many girls in Blake Hall have come forward about experiencing the same issue. She believes LSU should put cameras in laundry rooms to catch the people responsible.

In fall 2019, kinesiology freshman Annie Bruce had paid to do her laundry in Blake Hall when she discovered that her clothes had been removed from the dryer. Her belongings were wet on the floor, and another student’s laundry was in the dryer that she had been using.

“I am guessing they just took mine out and threw them on the floor so they could use the dryer,” Bruce said.

Bruce contacted her RA, who told her there was nothing that could be done about the situ-

ation. Bruce said she now sits and waits for her laundry to finish to ensure no one will touch her personal items.

“It is hard enough transitioning from being at home to living with a bunch of people in the first place,” Burce said. “Expecting everyone around you to respect your belongings is hard because the reality is that people just don’t.”

History freshman Celeste Gardner had many clothes stolen out of the North Hall laundry room. Gardner said she wishes LSU would install laundry room cameras but doesn’t if it would be effective.

“As much as I wish there were cameras in the laundry room, I doubt anyone would monitor them enough to prevent theft,” Gardner said.

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Thefts were reported in laundry room located in Blake Hall.

Associate Director of Communications & Development Catherine David said it is advisable for students to not leave their personal belongings

unattended.

“We recommend students stay with their laundry to mitigate such crimes of opportunity,” David said.

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City Pork reduces waste through trays, reusable plastic

BY JACOB MATHEWS @Jacobbdm24 The LSU location of City Pork is using trays and reusable plastic to reduce waste around campus.

In Spring 2019, the City Pork located at the Julian T. White Design Atrium in the LSU Design Building received a petition, signed by 125 people, stating there was too much plastic on campus from their store. Students complained that people were being careless, garbage cans were overflowing and plastic products were everywhere. City Pork assistant manager Shane Segura said City Pork placed a sign in front of the register encouraging customers to use trays if they are eating close by in an effort to resolve the problem.

Segura wants students to use the trays even if they are going

DIVERSITY, from page 3 “I have noticed that more senators are branching out more than just going to their own organization saying ‘this is what I do’ and reaching out to organizations that probably would not have been reached out to otherwise,” Grashoff said.

Menon said the amendment process was smooth because there was little opposition and SG is a progressive organization.

The only pushback was from

to be eating outside the building.

“It’s not going to hurt us to have to pick up these trays around campus,” Segura said.

The Design Building became home to City Pork in spring 2018, replacing the former Starbucks kiosk. The location is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a menu featuring sandwiches, salads, coffee and gelato, among other things.

They also offer grab & go meal options for students who are in a rush.

Regulars have begun using the trays, and students have been appreciating the food even more, Segura said. City Pork encourages students to draw on the trays for inspiration or sit and enjoy the patio area outside the building.

Students have been responding to the initiative, titled the Go Green Project, by using the trays

when they can.

Natural resource ecology and management freshman Jamal Shehadeh said the Go Green Project makes him want to visit City Pork more frequently.

“Honestly, I always use the trays,” Shehadeh said. “It really helps. Think of all the trash going out.”

Some students would like to use the trays when they can, but still think there is more City Pork could do to promote environmentally friendly dining.

Graphic design sophomore Angela Nguyen said the trays don’t affect how often she eats at the restaurant.

“If they are more efficient and offer it a little more I definitely think it would make me and other students want to come back more,” Nguyen said.

Some students still need to take their food with them, so

those who had already taken the training with other organizations and were required to take it again.

Menon said her primary inspiration to author the bill came from a racial incident at a University football game last semester.

“I felt really bad because there was nothing we could do,” Menon said.

The diversity training itself is now a part of SG orientation.

Instead of holding one long ori-

entation workshop, there will be a separate workshop specifically for diversity training. The separate workshop is intended to keep the focus solely on diversity.

“A lot of people are really excited about this,” Menon said.

“There needs to be more of a focus on celebrating our differences instead of just recognizing our differences. We need to make diverse students a core part of campus instead of just in the peripheral.”

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A City Pork cup sits on a ledge in the Design Building on campus.

City Pork chose to switch over to reusable plastic for the takeout boxes. At the bottom of each box is a triangle explaining the benefits of reusable plastic. Additionally, City Pork has changed many of its plastic products to

the recycled version.

“We are still trying to cut back,” Segura said. “But when we got with our owner to talk about finding a more sustainable way to do this, they were right on board.”

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to having their educational futures determined by arbitrary decisions of an admissions bureaucracy that can be influenced by politics and cronyism.”

On Feb. 19, the Louisiana Board of Regents voted to increase the minimum admissions standards for public universities after weeks of behind-the-scenes meetings.

The changes include financial penalties for campuses that don’t follow the requirements. Once a school has breached the policy for two consecutive years, it may suffer reduced funding if the board votes in favor.

“Today’s policy improvements retain the Regents’ steadfast commitment to have students admitted where they can be most successful,” Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed said in a statement.

The standards and the percentage of allowed exceptions vary depending on the school, with the University’s flagship campus having the toughest admissions requirements.

Incoming freshmen must now have a 3.0 GPA or a 25 ACT score, with up to 4% of the class allowed exceptions.

dards,” Alexander wrote. “It actually increases the level of scrutiny a potential student receives by introducing more than two data points into their evaluation.”

The LSU Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution supporting comprehensive admissions in October 2018. The resolution said this new admission process is in practice at 40 out of the 50 flagship universities across the nation.

“The Board acknowledges research has shown grade point average and ACT or SAT scores alone do not provide the fullest, most accurate picture of a student’s potential success,” the 2018 resolution read.

Even with support from the Board of Supervisors, the change in admissions was met with some criticism, most notably from former Board of Regents chair and University alumnus Richard Lispey. “[Holistic admissions] will not be good for the vast majority of hardworking students and parents who have been competing and succeeding with defined rules,” Lipsey said. “They now will be subjected

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BY BRITNEY YOUNG @byoun99 It’s March which means BUKU is coming up in just three weeks, so it’s time to get prepared. The two-day festival will be filled with great artists and memories to be made. But, festival goers should be informed of rules and tips to follow when celebrating the weekend. Here are some tips and tricks to survive BUKU:

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1. Fanny packs Large bags are not allowed on festival grounds. Small, clear bags are allowed, and it’s in your best interest to bring one. Fanny packs are great to hold your phone and wallet so you’re not worried about losing them while dancing. BUKU does sell bags on their site, but if you purchase a small bag online, make sure it is clear.

3. Uber or Lyft Save up some money because the best way to travel to BUKU is either through Uber or Lyft. BUKU is usually packed, so it will be hard to find parking. The festival is also not responsible if something happens to your car.

I used Lyft last year, and I didn’t have any issues. Make sure you are with a group after the festival because traffic can be bad. You can avoid most of the traffic congestion if you walk away from the traffic and order an Uber or Lyft. Only do this if you’re with a group.

5. Got food?

There will be plenty of food at BUKU available to be purchased with cash or card. Like water, food should be another priority. If you’re planning on staying the whole day, there should be food in your body to sustain the day.

There is room to be able to sit down and enjoy your meal. There are also stages nearby, so you can watch a set while you eat.

2. Water Water should be anyone’s top priority when it comes to music festivals. Crowds can be packed and cause overheating. There’s a lot of walking and standing, so be sure to bring plenty of water.

Make sure you also plan out times throughout the day to take a break. Breaks can be a great time to hydrate and rest before the next set starts. Have fun, but make sure to take care of your body so you’re feeling your best.

4. Front or back?

If you enjoy being in front of the stage, you have to be at the set at least 30 minutes before it starts. It will be crowded and the crowd will push up on you during the set. This is where having a fanny pack strapped to you will help you not get your belongings lost or stolen in the crowds.

If fighting crowds isn’t your thing, staying in the back is also fun. You will still be able to see the performance and not worry about people accidentally pushing you to get to the front.

6. Stay in a group For any music festival, it is easy to get lost. Before your group goes to the festival, add each other on Find My Friends. This is a great way to keep track of your friends in case someone gets lost in the crowd.

There is a lot going on, so staying in a group will make it easier to get through the day. Regroup before the festival ends, so it’ll be easier to order an Uber or Lyft. It’s also easier to make sure that everyone is safe. Don’t leave a friend behind if something goes wrong.

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Abandonded bikes and bike parts slowly overtake racks across LSU’s campus.

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Another bike lays on the ground without its wheels on Feb. 29 outside of the Student Union on LSU’s campus.

A sign that reads, “Is this bicycle abandoned?” hangs on an abandoned bike’s handlebars on Feb. 29 outside of the Student Union on LSU’s campus.

An abandoned bike wheel connected to a bike rack sits on Feb. 29 outside of Allen Hall on LSU’s campus.

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Schaben and Moore’s resilient efforts clinch victory over UCLA

BY JARED BRODTMANN @_therealjarbear Jess Schaben and Sydney Moore are still new to this “beach volleyball” thing.

“They’re basically both freshmen,” coach Russell Brock said. “Sydney is actually a freshman, and Jess just started playing this year. She’d never played it before.”

But in front of an LSU home record 2,407 fans on a thrilling night at the LSU Beach Volleyball Stadium, the duo played like four-year seniors. Their individual match win over Lindsey Sparks and Lexi Denaburg clinched No. 2 LSU’s overall victory over top ranked UCLA. Powered by the cheers of the Tiger faithful, Schaben and Moore won in three sets, by scores of 22-20, 15-21 and 15-11.

“We could feel it,” Schaben said, emphasizing the electric atmosphere provided by the fans. “Whenever we got a point, I could feel the energy from the stadium.”

The duo faced adversity in the second set, after a series of being out of position and unable to find a rhythm. But after falling behind in the beginning of the third set, Schaben’s enthusiastic activity and Moore’s technical prowess helped the pair pull ahead and seal the victory. Moore referenced Schaben’s late pulling action away

from her normal blocking at the net to help defend further back as a big help in turning

the momentum back in their favor.

“It actually helped us out in

the third set because she made

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LSU men’s tennis concludes unbeaten February

BY HENRY HUBER @henryhuber_

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LSU beach volleyball freshman Sydney Moore (44) throws the ball during the Purple vs. Gold scrimmage on Feb. 15, at the Beach Volleyball Complex.

No. 38 LSU (9-2) hosted No. 39 Vanderbilt (6-4) for its first conference showdown of the season. The Tigers had success to start to match and clinched it early, finishing with a 4-3 victory.

After concluding January with two tough losses, the Tigers have come back in a big way, dropping zero matches in February.

Coach Chris Brandi felt the team had momentum going into the match, but he feels like the best is still ahead of them.

“We’re playing better each match, getting more confident and are having better weeks of practice, but we still haven’t felt like we’re anywhere near the level we’d like to be at,” Brandi said.

LSU had a great start to the match in doubles. The duo of Rafael Wagner and Ronnie Hohmann notched its ninth-straight victory and the pair of Boris Kozlov and

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GYMNASTICS

LSU gymnastics’ uneven bars lineup propels Tigers to victory

BY KENNEDI LANDRY @kennlandry LSU gymnastics sets the bars on fire.

The Tigers scored a seasonhigh 49.525 on the uneven bars—the highest event score of the night from either team—in a 197.125-195.725 victory over Arkansas. Uneven bars is the lowest of LSU’s event averages.

LSU coach D-D Breaux said the team showed a lot of polish during bars and the preparation was paying off tenfold.

“It was normal really,” LSU senior Ruby Harrold said.

“We harp in the gym so much on doing what we know and not overthinking. This week has been very focused on fixing the details as we head into postseason so that showed tonight with many individual and season highs.”

No Tiger scored below a 9.825, which came from freshman allarounder Alyona Shchennikova.

Junior Sami Durante and senior Ruby Harrold both scored 9.875s.

One key contribution was from senior Kennedi Edney, who had been limited to two or three events since injuring her elbow the week before the Jan. 31 against Alabama.

Edney put up a 9.925 in the fifth spot for the Tigers. She also competed in the all-around for the first time since scoring a 39.675 against Florida.

“Bars felt normal,” Edney said. “I needed the break for my elbow to heal up properly so that it wouldn’t hurt as much to come back from. Getting back out there was just like normal.”

Freshman Kiya Johnson— who was limited to two events tonight in order to rest—put up a meet-high and career-high 9.95 in the leadoff spot for LSU. LSU junior Bridget Dean also contributed a career-high 9.90 on bars to elevate the Tigers’ score.

Breaux said the bars rotation brought momentum for the rest of the meet for LSU. “(The bars lineup) was huge,”

Breaux said. “The difference is the kids, Jay (Clark) holds their feet to the fire every single day on handstand positions, lockout

positions, body shape and landings. It’s day in and day out the same, consistent message and that showed tonight.”

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LSU gymnast senior all-around Kennedi Edney claps on Feb. 28, before LSU’s 197.125-195.725 victory over Arkansas in the PMAC.

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VOLLEYBALL, from page 9 a couple of digs and put the ball away after that,” Moore said with a laugh.

“I adjusted because I was not hitting [the ball] in the court, so it was good to hit it in that third set,” Schaben added on and then turned to complement her partner.

“She was phenomenal,” Schaben said of Moore. “She was awesome. She balled out. It was fun.”

Because of their inexperience on the collegiate beach stage, some were unsure if Schaben and Moore would be able to compete with powerhouses such as UCLA. Schaben had been an indoor volleyball

TENNIS, from page 9 Nick Watson took its set 6-3.

Singles had its ups and downs. The Commodores tied the match, with Tomas Descarrega suffering a devastating loss, but Kozlov would grab the lead back for the Tigers with a two-set victory (6-3 and 6-4). The rest of the matches would be close.

After dominating his first set (6-1), Hohmann would have a frustrating second, losing 2-6. But with his teammates hyping him up, he would reignite the fire he had in the first set, taking the last

star for Iowa State for four years.

While Moore had a lot of experience playing beach volleyball in her high school years, she had never played at collegiate level.

“They have been rumblings that maybe they were higher than they should be from teams outside of our team,” Brock said. “We know how good they are. We see them every day in practice.”

“To have them come out on a night like tonight, and clinch this match, it just meant the world, and I know that’s going to be another thing that will springboard them to even greater things. To understand what you can do and believe that you will do it again, it works magic in young players, and they are

young players, and they’re just going to be incredible. They’re just going to get better and better.”

It was an important night for the trajectory of the program and for the future of the two newcomers. After the final shot from UCLA’s duo was ruled out of play, the sea of purple and gold sitting in the grandstands and perched on the green hill roared to a crescendo, and it got to witness the celebratory embrace of the partners who fought with courage all night long.

“We definitely worked really hard to get to this point,” Moore said.

“It’s a crazy feeling,” Schaben said. “I’m kind of speechless.”

LSU beach volleyball senior Jess Schaben observes the court during the Purple vs. Gold scrimmage on Feb. 15, at the Beach Volleyball Complex.

set 6-1.

“Having the teammates’ [support] is crucial. It gets a lot of energy going,” Hohmann said. “I think they really helped me through the [sets], especially the third.”

Wagner would close out his set as well. Though he dropped the first set, he dominated the rest of the match, taking the second and third sets easily (6-2 and 6-3). He clinched the match for LSU, something he was happy about.

“We’ve had some tough matches this season, some matches we didn’t succeed [in],” Wagner said. “But I’m glad that

this one worked out and that I was the one who was able to clinch it.”

Joey Thomas and Malik Bhatnagar couldn’t close out their matches however, and Brandi felt that there’s still a lot the team needs to improve on.

“Three guys had good days and the other three guys probably felt differently,” Brandi said. “That’s what’s difficult and where we’re at right now.

We need to get all six singles guys playing well. We were lucky to get out alive, but we’re very happy with the win today.”

LSU men’s tennis team huddles together before the Tigers’ 3-4 loss to Santa Clara at LSU Tennis Complex on Feb. 3, 2017.

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Vaping dangerous, damaging to University students FROM THE CRO’S NEST ELIZABETH CROCHET

@elizabethcro_

Over the past few years, vaping has become a phenomenon among teenagers. When the trend started, it seemed there was no way to avoid it. Everywhere I looked, almost everyone of almost every age had a vape in their mouth. Vaping was normalized and seen as harmless and fun. So fun that people would even give their vapes entertaining names, like JUULius Caesar or Juno Mars.

When vaping started becoming popular about four years ago, I did not think much of it. I thought it was a fad and like everything else, it would disappear with time. Man, was I wrong.

Instead of going away, it seems vaping has become more popular and is increasingly reaching younger demographics.

Seeing people vape in high school did not bother me much because I believed there was no harm involved, and that it was nothing like smoking a cigarette. The more I research about vaping, the more I realize that statement could not be further from the truth. My senior year

of high school, a local doctor gave a powerful presentation on the dangers of vaping. I was shocked. This is when I started to really form an opinion on vaping.

Many e-cigarettes contain nicotine and other harmful substances. Teenagers who use these products are more likely to smoke cigarettes in the future, according to the Center for Disease Control. Quitting it is very hard for young people, since nicotine is so addictive.

Once the younger generation is trapped into using vaping products, more is needed to continue the high. Afraid of being reprimanded, teens will not tell their parents, but instead continue to buy products from the black market for a cheaper price, often containing more dangerous substances.

To continue appealing to youth, companies that produce vape products made flavored pods, making it even easier to fall into addiction. President Donald Trump recently banned the sale of the pods, making it harder for teenagers to get hands on this type of product.

I am well aware that vaping is a better alternative for lifelong smokers. However, that is not what people my age use it for.

CARTOON BY ETHAN GILBERTI

I am a firm believer in limited government, so I would not be in favor of raising the age for purchasing vaping products to 21. If people can serve in the military at age 18, they should be able to smoke or vape. However, people should think carefully about this

harmful decision.

Many students probably disagree with my stance on vaping.

I just ask those people to think about what happens to your body when you smoke or vape.

Although that “high” one gets while vaping feels great in the

moment, think about the longterm consequences the products can have.

Elizabeth Crochet is an 18-yearold political communication freshman from New Orleans, Louisiana.

LSU pop-up acceptance letters nice, message inside is nicer WRITING UNDER STATELY OAKS CORY KOCH @kochcory College acceptance letters are cause for celebration, but does it matter what they look like?

The buzz surrounding the University’s acceptance letters has grown in recent weeks. Newly implemented pop-up letters have replaced the traditional letter formats in some cases, and social media took notice. Twitter has been full of arguments and discussion concerning the new format of acceptance letters.

The acceptance letters were implemented two years ago for the class of 2022. Students who received the letters have had positive reactions and even cited them as reasons for choosing the University. The extra effort put forward by the University seemingly sealed the deal for prospective students trying to decide where

to go. It’s clear that a large community of people think the new design is cool and interesting.

This positive reaction wasn’t shared by all. Students who didn’t receive the new letters have expressed discontent over their less elaborate acceptance letters. The traditional sheet of paper was lackluster in comparison, and some felt shorted.

Students took to social media to voice support and dissent of the apparently controversial popup acceptance letters. The debate between those who support the pop-ups and those who oppose them has been fervent.

The perks of a pop-up acceptance letter in comparison to a traditional sheet of paper are obvious. The opposition voiced their concerns over the price of the letters and the priorities of the University. Some feel the University should have different financial priorities, considering the condition of several buildings on campus.

I understand why the University would prioritize the letters.

Getting your acceptance letter can be an incredibly memorable moment, and the letters themselves hold exceptional value.

My experience with the University’s acceptance letter was memorable, but not because of the paper it came on. I cannot tell you what the letter said; I remember the letter because of how I felt when I read it. The moment I saw the word “accepted” on that page, my heart jumped. I think the experience of receiving an acceptance letter in and of itself is incredible.

While my acceptance letter is lost and probably in a landfill, the pop-up designs seem more likely to last. The elaborately designed keepsakes are something special that students can keep for the rest of their lives. Families of first-generation college students would be especially likely to enjoy such a memorable letter as something with lasting sentimental value.

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The inside of a pop-up LSU acceptance letter on Feb 23, 2020.

The coolest part of any acceptance letter will always be the message, but new and fascinating designs attract the attention of prospective students and help contribute to the image of the University. The future holds new and exciting things for the Uni-

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versity and its students, but the sentimental feelings that make college and acceptance letters special are not going to change.

Cory Koch is a 20-year-old political science senior from Alexandria, Louisiana.

Quote of the Week “I raise up my voice not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.”

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LSU students, students in general, should travel more SINCERELY SHELBY SHELBY BORDES @shelbybordes Recently, I took a mini trip to visit a friend in Houston and it got me thinking, not about the work I had left behind in Baton Rouge but of how relaxed and happy I was not worrying.

This is not so much a column as it is an encouragement to fellow students to take time to travel. Every semester, I hear from at least one study abroad representative speaking on the advantages of travel for college students.

Although I agree that studying abroad is valuable, I also think you don’t have to spend a lot of money or even go that far.

Taking time away from campus is valuable. Whether it is in another country, another state or even to your hometown, traveling is a great experience. Traveling is good for the soul. It’s a way for students to clear their heads of campus life and concerns. Traveling allows for a different perspective and a learning experience.

I’ve heard that you have to travel to really appreciate where you came from. Although I don’t think you have to leave campus to know how great the Univer-

sity is, I believe travel helps strengthen your sense of pride.

College is the best time to get out and experience something new. It’s better to go before we settle down and start our careers. Getting a different perspective from a new place allows students to become more aware of the world around them, and might even help in deciding their future.

I’ve personally always loved traveling. Even if it’s just a weekend trip to New Orleans, I’m eager to pack a bag and go.

Through my travels, I learned that I want to move out of state for a career. Getting to walk around a new place and take it in allows me to picture living and working there.

Travel helps people indulge in different cultures and be aware and knowledgeable about the world around them. This is important for students to experience because we are at the age where we can understand and appreciate different cultures, becoming more empathetic and broad-minded.

Traveling with friends and family is a fun bonding experience. I took a trip to Florida for spring break with friends freshman year, and we still talk about it today. I’ve taken summer vacations with my family when I was

younger that I fondly remember, and that sparked my interest in traveling.

However, my favorite way to travel is by myself. In high school, I traveled to Indiana alone and it was one of the best things I’ve done. It was excit-

ing to make my own decisions, only having to worry about myself and my experiences. It was eye-opening to focus on myself as opposed to a whole group of people.

Whether it be alone or with friends, traveling abroad or one

state over, spending a fortune or nothing at all, traveling is not only beneficial and educational, it’s fun.

Shelby Bordes is a 21-year-old mass communication junior from Rayne, Louisiana.

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