Volume 122 · No. 16
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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Planned speaker sparks backlash
BY GILLEN BRIEDE @gcbrie
RISING THROUGH THE RANKS Graduate ceramics program recognized again in U.S. News & World Report list STORY BY CJ CARVER @CWCarver_ PHOTOS BY EMILY BRAUNER
The University’s Master of Fine Arts ceramics program is yet again ranked in the top ten on U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Graduate Schools list, jumping two spots this year to No. 7 in the nation. Michaelene Walsh, associate professor of art, was at the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference in Kansas City, Missouri, when she received the news. “I think the increase is, in part … myself and my colleague, [associate professor of ceramics] Andy Shaw, working to improve the facility, improve the curriculum, improve the student’s education overall,” Walsh said. Students begin the University’s ceramics curriculum as undergraduates, working toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Most courses are foundation classes, including hand-building and throwing — both methods by which ceramics are crafted. Students are also taught art history and various approaches to making
see CERAMICS, page 2
Representatives from LGBTQ student organizations and the University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs met Monday night to discuss ways to protest and potentially halt an upcoming campus performance from conservative blogger and activist Milo Yiannopoulos, organized by LSU Students for Trump. Yiannopoulos is visiting the University as part of his “The Dangerous Faggot Tour,” which discusses freedom of speech and has sparked protests on various college campuses. At DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, protestors jumped on stage to speak out against Yiannopoulos. Yiannopoulos is known for his inflammatory commentary, which some have branded as hate speech. In July, he was permanently
see SPEAKER page 2
ATHLETICS
Clear bag policy received positively at home game debut
BY MEG RYAN Manship School News Service A rainy home-opener against Jacksonville State University Saturday provided a soft launch for the University’s new “Geaux Clear” bag policy at Tiger Stadium, and the change was apparently accepted by Tiger fans, athletic officials say. Assistant Athletics Director and Game Event Manager David Taylor said the pre-kickoff rain helped ease bag checkers and fans into the new policy. “When the rain came, it kind of changed the dynamics a little bit,”
Taylor said, noting the crowd was lighter than usual but still “busy.” The crowd arrived at different times, he said, instead of the normal tidal wave in the 30 minutes prior to the game starting. “Geaux Clear” is a new initiative instituted by LSU and most other SEC schools for all athletic events. Approved bags include clear totes that are 12-by-6-by-12 or smaller, Ziploc bags a gallon or smaller and small clutches 4.5-by-6.5 or smaller. Other items allowed inside Tiger Stadium include seat cushions, diaper bags no bigger than 12-by6-by-12 and binocular cases.
Taylor said nothing on gameday or the morning after indicated fans reacted negatively to the new rule. “I am waiting to see if we get emails or any kind of complaints [this week] that weren’t reported,” he said. Saturday was the first time the University worked with Landmark Event Staffing Services as the stadium’s bag checkers, Taylor said. Landmark Event Staffing Services has been on campus since late August in preparation for the home-opener. Taylor said the bag
see CLEAR, page 2
‘Geaux Clear’ is a new bag policy instituted by LSU and most other SEC schools for all athletic events.
MEG RYAN /
Manship School News Service