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Visually impaired students at LSU express frustrations with faulty online course materials and improper Braille signage around campus.

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More LSU students and student athletes are using electric scooters to navigate campus, despite the scooters’ steep price.

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LSU alumna Rachel Laymoun creates simple and affordable products through her brand So Yaya Skincare.

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LSU visually impaired students speak out about need for better textbooks, more Braille signage

BY ANNA JONES @annajoneses Business administration freshman Ryan Barnes said when he applied to LSU, the University seemed invested in his success.

But when he arrived on campus in the fall, he experienced a different reality.

Barnes is visually impaired, and encounters faulty online textbooks, unreliable notetakers, poorly administered audio tests and improper Braille signage on a daily basis.

Director of Disability Services Benjamin Cromwell said in two separate conversations, one with Barnes and one with his mother, Felicia Jackson, that if Barnes couldn’t find his way around campus, he should go somewhere else for an education, according to Barnes and Jackson. “[The Office of Disability Services (ODS)] just [does] the bare minimum,” Barnes said.

Despite scheduling his classes in the middle of June, Barnes didn’t receive information on how to acquire his textbooks until several weeks into the school year. When he finally received access to his online materials, he discovered the text was incompatible with his voice reading software.

A lack of visibility strips on staircases and proper Braille signage labeling bathrooms and classrooms also pose difficulty for visually impaired students.

Bathrooms in Prescott Hall are not labeled with any type of signage, Braille or otherwise, so Barnes has accidentally walked into the women’s restroom on two separate occasions.

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires state and local governments to comply with federal regulations, which includes the University. While new University buildings are in compliance with ADA policy, some of the older buildings still are not. The University is legally mandated to formulate a plan to bring these buildings up to code.

Another obstacle Barnes faces is ODS rules stipulating no one who has previously taken a class, or majors in the class’ subject, can orally administer tests. The result of this rule is readers mispronouncing and stumbling over unfamiliar terminology.

“It gets to a point where I tell them, ‘Just put F, or C or B,” Barnes said.

The ODS policy is intended to prevent cheating, but Barnes said that’s not a good enough excuse.

“I don’t give a care if they’ve got a master’s degree in that subject, I need a person who can understand the words on the page to read me my test,” Barnes said.

Second-year law student Hayden Presley said his experience with ODS at LSU is starkly different from his undergraduate years at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

While LSU’s textbooks for visually impaired students are difficult to navigate and sometimes contain mistakes, UL Disability Services was diligent in making sure Presley had accessible course materials to complete his bachelor’s in computer science, Presley said.

“They were amazingly helpful at UL and incredibly devoted to making sure everything worked,” Presley said. “The woman who worked at the office [of disability services] literally spent days putting my study materials together for me.”

In contrast, a PDF of an LSU textbook once took Presley 20 minutes to open. Once he opened it, he didn’t have full access.

After struggles with the law school and ODS, the University provided Presley with textbook scans. While he no longer has to wait 20 minutes to do his assigned readings, Presley discovered the materials were riddled with erroneous wordage, making it difficult to understand Latin and French legal jargon.

Presley said UL students are provided with audio copies of textbooks directly from the publisher, which he said are both more accurate and accessible.

Additionally, the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center is divided into two sections— the east wing and the west wing. The newer east wing has Braille labels on every door, but the older west wing has no Braille signage. Presley said this initially presented difficulties, but he is now familiar with the building. Unlike Price and Barnes, Presley’s law student status means he doesn’t have to locate classes in multiple buildings.

Presley described LSU Disability Services as “not helpful” and “impersonal.” He said he often had to wait long periods of time to receive substandard answers.

“I understand LSU is a much larger campus than UL, but if you’re going to do this, you need to have the personnel to take care of it,” Hayden said.

UL may be smaller than LSU, but it holds the distinction of being the second-largest higher education institution in Louisiana, with over 19,000 students.

Psychology junior Josh Price said he has dropped numerous classes because of inaccessible course materials, and lack of staff and funds is no longer an acceptable excuse.

This semester, he was forced to withdraw from a course because of a textbook incompatible with his technology, and a professor who offered little assistance.

“The school clearly has the money to help, it’s just not going to help us,” Price said.

Price lost his vision in a motorcycle accident three weeks after his 21st birthday. Now 34 years old, Price has spent many years adjusting to complete blindness and overcoming subsequent substance abuse issues. He

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“The director of ODS said if you’re blind and you can’t get around, it’s because I came unprepared,” Price said. “What was I supposed to do, hook my brain up to wifi and download a map?”

Price said Cromwell compared his experience as a parapalegic to that of a visually disabled student. Price pointed out the two disabilities are not comparable, and Cromwell is fortunate enough to work in one of the few wheelchair accessible buildings on campus.

Price, a Tennessee native, had never been to Baton Rouge or stepped foot on the University’s campus before he transferred here.

“I went to another school for three and a half years and worked my butt off to get my GPA up,” Price said. “I suffered from depression and anxiety, so I went to psychological treatment

to get straightened out before I got here. I did those things, and someone has the nerve to say I came unprepared? That’s at least four and a half years of getting ready to come here.”

Price, Presley and Barnes have coursework on top of their accommodation struggles. Price is looking into contesting the “W” he received after dropping a class this semester, but he will most likely not have time to pursue the issue any further.

Barnes said there have been many instances where he has asked his mother to speak to ODS on his behalf.

Presley was told the University was looking into acquiring publisher copies, but the idea never manifested into reality.

For now, Presley adjusted to using the scanned textbooks, Barnes continues to deal with poorly dictated tests and Price hopes the number of W’s on his record won’t push his graduation date back.

“It’s not a battle I can afford to fight right now,” Presley said.

“I have to use what I have. You can’t get behind in law school.”

The Reveille reached out to Office of Disability Services Director Benjamin Cromwell, but he declined to comment.

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Electric scooters help LSU students, athletes navigate campus quickly

BY KATHERINE MANUEL @kmanuel_2 Many students choose alternative forms of transportation besides walking to get from class to class on a campus as big as LSU. Students on campus can be seen skateboarding, biking, riding the bus and now, riding electric scooters.

The electric scooter trend is thought to have been started by an LSU student athlete who had a difficult time getting from practice to class, and then back to practice.

International trade and finance freshman Natalie Martin thinks the trend quickly became popular because it simplifies students’ commutes around campus.

“I think one person got it, and since we all know each other it just became a trend,” Martin said. “Now, more and more people have them because it’s such a good idea, and it’s easy to get around.”

Martin plays beach volleyball for LSU and said the scooters help her get from her classes in the Business Education Complex to practice quicker than the 30-minute walk it would normally take.

Aside from getting to class and practice quickly, Martin said the scooters are also beneficial

for injured athletes.

“Our trainers like them,” Martin said. “When we have injuries, it helps us stay off of our injuries. My trainer was going to put me in a boot for a toe injury, but she let me not have it since I have the scooter because I don’t have to walk around very much.”

Popular brands of scooters on campus include the Swagtron and Gotrax, both with prices in the $250-$300 range. The price is what prevents some students from purchasing the scooters.

Interdisciplinary studies junior Caleb Starks said his friends use scooters to travel around campus, but he doesn’t because of the price.

“It costs like $300, and I don’t want to spend that,” Starks said.

Business administration sophomore Allison Coens said the price did not steer her away from buying an electric scooter because she knew the reward of saving time on campus outweighed the price.

Coens uses her scooter to get across campus, but acknowledged scooters could pose safety risks, especially if students are new to riding scooters.

She said she tries to stay out of pedestrians’ ways and plans out

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LSU color guard gets new uniforms

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An LSU student athlete uses an electric scooter to navigate campus on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019.

Stitched with tradition and worn with confidence, the LSU color guard is strutting the field with their new and improved uniforms.

Although color guard members get custom tailored outfits every year, this is the first time in nearly 20 years the outfit design has been updated.

Kelvin Jones, the director of Tiger Band, said designing new color guard outfits was a threeyear process. The goal was to design a color guard uniform that was visually similar to the uniforms worn by the Golden Girls, the University’s dance team, to appear as symmetrical as possible.

“We wanted to update the uniform, so we took out the sequins from the older model and replaced them with stones throughout the uniform for some shine and dazzle when under the Tiger Stadium lights,” Jones said.

Color guard captain Alexandra Freeman expressed

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TAILGATING

Game day trash cleanup is a challenging, multi-day process

BY NICK FREWIN @itsnickfrewin On Oct. 12, the Florida Gators came to Death Valley for the highly anticipated game against the LSU Tigers with a sellout crowd and a reported attendance of 102,321.

But with all the fun came a lot of trash.

Landscapes Services has a plan for every LSU home game, but for a big game, more effort is required.

A usual game day only requires four garbage trucks and two recycling trucks, but the Florida game required five trucks, with three of the trucks returning to pick up more trash.

“Both recycle trucks were filled, and one Landscape Services staff member remarked that this was the first game they have worked where five garbage trucks were filled,” Executive Director of Facility and Property Oversight Tammy Millican said.

The process to ensure the campus is clean for Monday morning is a long one, beginning Friday morning before the game. Facility Services starts by setting out 1,000

recycling bins and two thirds of the 4,134 trash cans used by fans on game day.

The process continues the next morning at 4:00 a.m., with two crews of approximately 30 people beginning to set out the remaining cans and bins and line them all with bags, according to Facility Services. This process continues until 3:00 p.m., with staff collecting trash and cleaning up litter from the ground and trash receptacles.

For games like the LSU vs. Florida game where large crowds are expected, crews put out an additional 500 cardboard boxes in an effort to reduce the amount of trash on the ground. After 3:00 p.m., the size of the crowd is too large for cleanup; the crews wait until fans enter the stadium, then do a final cleanup before leaving at 7:30 p.m.

After the game, crews are brought back out at 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning to begin the cleanup process. Workers don’t leave until all cans are emptied and every area THE REVEILLE ARCHIVES

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Trash cans sit in the sun at the Parade Ground on Sept. 20, 2017.

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of campus has been cleaned of litter. For the LSU vs. Florida game, Facility Services crew remained until 6:30 p.m.

The entire Landscapes Services crew is then sent out at 6:00 a.m.

Monday to ensure all the litter and trash bins are picked up.

The University also plans to compete in the GameDay Recycling Challenge, a national competition among universities meant to reduce and recycle waste from home football games. Participants choose one home football game and then reports recycling, compost and attendance data for the game.

The challenge is administered by the College and University Recycling Coalition (CURC), RecycleMania, Keep America Beautiful and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WasteWise.

“LSU competes each year in the GameDay Recycling Challenge,” Millican said. “The University was Division Rate Champion in 2015 and 2016 and earned a second place finish last year.”

This year, LSU has chosen the Nov. 30 game against Texas A&M for the GameDay Challenge. For the first time, there will be food composting. Fans and tailgaters can bring their food waste to a designated area and that amount will be added to the total amount of recycled materials.

how highly anticipated the new uniforms were by the team.

“I personally am absolutely in love with our new uniforms,” Freeman said. “This is something that we have been working on for quite some time.

Our directors and costume designers have done an amazing job of making sure that the uniforms are modern, that we are comfortable in them, and that they look absolutely amazing on all members of our team given our wide variety of body types.”

The uniforms are made of stretchy, breathable and sweat resistant material, which Freeman said was a crucial part of the uniforms’ design.

“With the amount of spinning and dancing we do, comfort was definitely a requirement in the process of finding a design and fabric for the uniform,” Freeman

SCOOTERS, from page 3 her routes ahead of time to stay safe on her scooter.

Marketing freshman Emma Robbins said the scooters are easy to ride and she has never fallen off, but some coaches have safety concerns for students who use them.

“All the coaches are like, ‘You

said. “I can say they definitely are comfortable and similar to athletic wear.”

Freeman said the new uniforms helped the team feel not only comfortable but also confident while performing.

“We are absolutely in love with the way the purple pops in the sunlight and the way the rhinestones dazzle in the stadium lights and truly represents that sparkle of pride we love to show with being part of Tiger Band,” Freeman said. “One of our favorite ‘hidden’ features is the gold underneath the skirt that when the wind hits, shows a little more sass and flare.”

One of the most unique aspects about the uniforms is the rich tradition behind them. The iconic Fleur de Lis from the previous uniforms was kept and improved.

New uniforms don’t come often for the color guard team, but when they do, they are

definitely worth the wait, according to Freeman.

“I feel extremely honored and privileged to be able to

carry on such a huge tradition by doing something that I love and wearing something I feel confident in,” Freeman said.

better be careful,’” Robbins said.

A similar trend occurred at the University in late 2015, when many students began using self-balancing electric scooters, known as hoverboards, to travel around campus.

Following a collaboration between the University’s administration, risk management, safety department and environmental

health services departments, the University banned the use of hoverboards in on-campus buildings in Dec. 2015, citing recent news reports detailing the devices’ batteries catching fire.

The University has yet to make a statement on the electric scooters specifically. According to a statement via email from LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Bal-

lard, the University asks everyone to use caution when commuting on campus.

“As we are seeing more students using electric scooters and motorized skateboards on campus, the University is beginning to evaluate how these are being used and will be studying any potential concerns with them,” Ballard said.

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So Yaya Skincare creates simple products for all skin types Buy at WANDERLUST BY ABBY 4263 Perkins Road AVAILABLE ONLINE etsy.com/shop/naturallysoyaya

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BY WHITNEY HICKS @whitchicks LSU alumna Rachel Laymoun noticed a need for simple and effective skincare in the beauty industry, so she decided to fill it.

The idea of creating her own skincare came from Laymoun’s personal experience and skincare struggles during her pregnancy with her daughter, Arya.

She couldn’t afford many of the gentler and simpler skincare products sold in stores, so she took it upon herself to create

something that worked for her.

When her friends and family began falling in love with her products, she knew she was onto something big. An affordable way to keep her skin clear turned into a business that had the potential to help people with the same problems.

“I didn’t come out planning to start a business,” Laymoun said. “I was just trying to support a hobby and the deeper I got into it, the more passionate I got about it. I just saw that there was kind of a hole of simple

gentle skincare that was also affordable, so I wanted to make something.”

Her passion grew into So Yaya skincare, an ode to her daughter Arya’s nickname, Yaya.

Throughout her brand, Laymoun is passionate about being transparent with her products and branding. She feels as though it’s important for her to be a real face behind her brand.

“I want people to feel like they do know me and that I’m being honest,” Laymoun said. “I don’t have perfect skin, I have

far from perfect skin but it’s the best that my skin has ever looked.”

Laymoun is committed to using simple and natural ingredients in her skincare. Her LemonAid line features products made with jojoba oil and hemp oil—lighter oils that are very similar to skin’s natural oils. Her Quench line is designed for drier skin and features heavier oils such as evening primrose oil and argan oil.

Laymoun wants her customers to feel beautiful in the best

version of themselves and at every stage of their skincare journey.

“I put self-care and self-love at the top of my list for So Yaya.

When they’re looking at this brand, they’re using the facial oils and the facial cleansers not to change yourself but to help you feel better about yourself.”

So Yaya Skincare can be found at Wanderlust by Abby and online at Etsy. Laymoun often can be found selling her merchandise at pop-up events in and around Baton Rouge.

Travel back in time with Top Atomic’s vintage jewelry

BY BRITNEY YOUNG @byoun99 There are many ways to discover vintage items in our local areas. You may find things from thrift stores or antique shops, but at Top Atomic, you can find all your vintage jewelry needs online.

The holiday season is coming, so maybe you’re searching ideas for gifts for friends and family who love vintage items. Melissa Oivanki has got you covered.

Oivanki is the owner of Top Atomic and a lover of anything vintage. She was a photographer by trade, but in 2014, her friend closed down her store and Oivanki purchased her items and started making jewelry. Oivanki got to work and opened her online shop on Etsy.

Her crafted jewelry ranges from the ‘30s to the ‘90s which

gives the shop a lot of variety.

Her shop includes bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, necklaces, accessories, hair jewelry, jewelry sets and some items for men.

Oivanki said her most popular jewelry are from the ‘70s and ‘80s. A costume designer from the Netflix original “GLOW,” a show based in the ‘80s, also purchased Oivanki’s items for the show. Making vintage jewelry has always been a nostalgic process for Oivanki.

“I’ve always loved everything vintage, and I grew up in the ‘80s. A lot of this stuff is nostalgic for me,” Oivanki said.

Oivanki sells vintage dead stock, which means she gets unused items from a warehouse.

She finds jewelry that were really popular for that decade it was made in. Also, Oivanki appreciates how eco-friendly it is.

“I think it’s better to refur-

bish things and not contribute to more waste,” Oivanki said.

She also sees stores copy styles from the ‘60s or ‘70s, but most of these items are mass produced and contribute to the increase of waste.

If you’re looking for holidaythemed jewelry, Oivanki has what you need. She has 600 pieces listed for holidays such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day. She also has jewelry for weddings.

Oivanki ships from all over the country, and she tries to ship products to customers as quickly as possible. Her price ranges from $5 to $30, but the average price is usually $12 to $15. Oivanki has items such as sterling silver, copper, brass and gold.

Top Atomic is an eco-friendly way to buy accessories that will complement all of your holiday outfits.

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Campus Ink LSU students around campus show off their tattoos and meanings in Fall 2019.

Computer science sophomore Easton Kling shows off this LSD triangle, that signifies “self improvement and knowledge” in the Quad.

Political science and history freshman Haley Morrison shows ducks on her armoutside of Lockett Hall. “My dad’s nickname is Duck, so it was a Father’s Day present.”

Chemistry senior Abrielle Decuir displays her tattoo of a crystal ball on her upper arm and states that she is a witch in the Quad.

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Kinesiology junior Gabrielle Fantroy reveals a symbol on her back to signify “life after life on Earth,” in the Quad.

Biology junior Tucker Mccann shows off his Eye of Sauron tattoo in the Quad.

Psychology senior Anne Seibert shows off her tattoo displaying blackberries in Free Speech Plaza. “Finding blackberries in the wild feels like nature winking at me. It makes me remember the simple things in life.”

Mass communication junior Christine Cousins displays daises on her rib cage outside the Quad. “Daises are my favorite flower,” Cousins said. “I also love the 60’s/hippie-era.”

Psychology junior Mason Green’s tattoo is an hour glass that says “Life to Death” in German in Free Speech Plaza. “It signifies how life is fleeting so we should enjoy each and every grain.”

Mass communication sophomore Sophie Norrick displays her tattoo for the classical song, “Gymnopedie,” outside of the Student Union. “It has always been my favorite song, I associate it with my trip to Salisbury, England two years ago.”

LSU english junior Carrie Powell shows an aster on her arm which is her mother’s birth flower outside of Howe-Russell Hall.

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NOBODY BUTT BURROW Burrow stands alone in LSU record book and as the Heisman frontrunner

BY BRANDOM ADAM @badam___ LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has become the betting favorite for the Heisman Trophy, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Entering the weekend Burrow’s odds were +500, and Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led with +140 while Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts was in second at +430. Things were shaken up when Tagovailoa injured his ankle in the second quarter of Alabama’s 35-13 win over Tennessee.

Tagovailoa is expected to miss Alabama’s next game against Arkansas but should return for the LSU game on Nov. 9 in Tuscaloosa.

Meanwhile, Burrow threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns on 25-of-32 passing against Mississippi State. His four touchdown tosses gave him 29 passing touchdowns on the season, breaking the previous record of 28 was set

by Matt Mauck in 2003 and JaMarcus Russell in 2006.

“It just shows the amount of work we put in in the offseason,” Burrow said to the media about his touchdown record. “Game seven we broke the touchdown record – we’re going to have two guys break the single-season receiving record coming up. Obviously, it’s a great achievement for us, but we’ve still got five games left.”

Burrow’s brightest moment against Mississippi State may not have involved a touchdown pass.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

LSU basketball picked to finish third in SEC

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Hodson’s record for most career touchdown passes.

Hodson holds the record at 69 and Burrow is currently at 45.

Russell is sandwiched between the two with 52 career touchdown passes.

With Tagovailoa’s injury, Burrow’s odds increased to +170, placing him ahead of Hurts who is at

LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade, sophomore guard Javonte Smart and senior guard Skylar Mays represented the LSU contingent at SEC Basketball Media Day in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The Tigers are coming off a Southeastern Conference regular season title and their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2006, but with the return of Baton Rouge natives Smart and Mays, expectations are high with one of college basketball’s top backcourts.

“Whatever the expectations are externally, internally our expectations are even higher,” said Wade on the SEC Network set.

“We want to be an elite, elite basketball program.”

Both Wade and the Tigers realize there will be a target as defending champions in the conference, but much like Ed Orgeron and the football team, the focus will be to block out the noise.

“It’s not anything different. We just have to go harder,” said Smart.

LSU was picked to finish third behind Kentucy and Florida in the SEC preseason media poll released

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see BASKETBALL, page 10

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LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) watches a play during the Tigers’ 42-28 victory over Florida on Oct. 12.

In the third quarter, Mississippi State defensive lineman Chauncey Rivers sacked Burrow and latched onto Burrow’s pants, exposing the Heisman candidate’s behind to an extent.

Burrow joked there was a “full moon” in Starkville afterward in his postgame interview.

On the season Burrow ranks near the top in every single major category for quarterbacks. He’s sec-

ond in yards (2,484), first in completion percentage (79.4 %), tied for first in passing touchdowns (29) and second in passer rating (216.2).

The senior is on pace to shatter every major single-season passing record at LSU. He’ll likely eclipse Rohan Davey’s passing yardage record of 3,347 yards before the regular season ends, and he may come close to surpassing Tommy

SWIMMING & DIVING

LSU swimming, diving bonded four athletes together for life

BY ELIZABETH CUI @lizzie_cui Swimmers Karl Luht and Lewis Clough began at LSU as friends by circumstance and are walking out as brothers for life.

Clough, born and raised in Manchester, England, and Luht, from Tallinn, Estonia, started their journey in the US in August 2016.

As freshmen from different countries, the LSU swimming coaches placed them together in an apartment along with two other freshman international athletes — diver Juan Celaya-Hernandez and swimmer Sven Saemundsson.

Besides Clough, none of the four roommates spoke the same language so it was a difficult process as Luht, Celay-Hernandez and Saemundsson improved their English.

But since their freshman year, the group of four has turned into

two.

Saemundsson was forced to medically retire after obtaining a back injury his sophomore season, and Celaya-Hernandez is preparing for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

“From day one me and Karl had a huge bromance,” Clough said.

“He’s been my roommate and best friend out here for the past three years, and it’s awesome to be able to finish what we started together.

He was going to redshirt for the Olympics, which would mean he’d have another year after I was gone, but I’m happy the circumstances changed so that I could go for one more season with my mate.”

Both men have big goals for their last season as Tigers.

Clough aims to score big points at this year’s Southeastern Conference championships in his last

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Lewis Clough competes in a swim meet for LSU.

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BURROW, from page 9 +185 and Tagovailoa, whose odds fell to +390.

“We want to be mentioned as one of the top teams in the country,” said LSU coach Ed Orgeron prior to LSU’s win over Mississippi State. “I want our guys to get a Heisman.

“It does do something for your program. That’s why you come to LSU. You want the expectations to be high, but you also want to meet those expectations.”

Burrow will get another chance to increase his Heisman chances with an upcoming game against No. 9 Auburn at Tiger Stadium on Oct. 26. It’s the third top

SWIMMING, from page 9 10 matchup of the season for LSU, who defeated Texas 45-38 in Austin in September and Florida 42-28 on Oct. 12.

Last season, Burrow commandeered an 11-point comeback against Auburn. LSU trailed 21-10 late in the third quarter before a field goal cut Auburn’s lead to 2113. Then Burrow threw a 71-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Derrick Dillon, and followed up his touchdown pass by marching LSU down the field into field goal range.

Kicker Cole Tracy made a 42-yard field goal to finish off LSU’s 22-21 comeback win over Auburn.

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LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs the ball during the Tigers’ 42-28 victory over Florida on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium.

chance to leave his mark on the team. He also hopes to qualify for the NCAA championships like he did his freshman year and improve personal best times.

“They hold one another accountable consistently both in and out of the pool so that they can remain true to what is required in order to see improvement.” said Steve Mellor, an English sprint coach who trains both Clough and Luht.

“They’ve raised the standard.

Standard of both how we work every day and also the levels we

BASKETBALL, from page 9 on Oct. 15.

The Tigers posted a 16-2 record in conference play last year, going 9-0 on the road for the first time since 1954 to capture the regular season title. With the departures of Naz Reid, Tremont Waters and Kavell Bigby-Williams, the Tigers still return a solid core with Mays and Smart leading the way, along with the additions of five-star forward Trendon Watford and three-star prospects James Bishop and Charles Manning Jr. Mays earned second-team honors on the preseason All-SEC team chosen by the media. In 35 games last season, LSU’s senior guard averaged 13.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He was also named a first-team Academic AllAmerican for his work in the class-

wish to reach in our performances as well.”

Luht also has goals to finish near the top at the SEC championships and break school records. He also hopes to compete in the finals at his third NCAA championships.

Luht has his sights set on qualifying for and competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games for his home country of Estonia and wishes to compete at some Eurpoean short course championships and final.

“He [Clough] has taught me many things during the three years we have known and lived together,”

Luht said. “He is a great training partner, and I like the fact that he is being honest with me about everything. He has also shown me better ways to treat personal relations with people.”

Sports brings more than perseverance and athleticism.

It forms friendships and creates communities built on hard work, trust and love. LSU gave Clough and Luht this chance.

“Having your best friend as your biggest competitor, supporter and teammate is a great feeling, and I’m thankful that we both ended up here.”

Clough said.

room.

Although the focus of Wednesday’s media session was on LSU basketball’s upcoming season, it was hard not to at least mention Joe Burrow and LSU’s football team that’s currently undefeated and ranked No. 2 in the nation. Smart called Skylar Mays the ‘Joe Burrow’ of the basketball team for the leadership he brings to the floor.

Wade has been complimentary of LSU’s new up-tempo offense, but he does have one worry about all the points being scored at Tiger Stadium.

“I’m just worried we’re not going to be able to score as many points as our football team,” said Wade with a smile.

LSU begins their season with the “Hoops 4 Disaster Relief” exhibition game in Ruston on Nov. 2. The first official contest will be against

Bowling Green on Nov. 8 inside the Maravich Center.

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LSU basketball coach Will Wade prepares for the game during the Tigers’ 66-55 victory over Texas.

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OPINION

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Revisiting our successes and what’s next for The Reveille LETTER FROM THE EDITOR CALEB GREENE @cgreene_24 In August, I said the fall semester would be the 132-year old Reveille’s greatest transformation. Exciting, yet daunting tasks stood in the newspaper’s way as it embraced a digital-first approach to content creation and launched its mobile app. Roughly half way through the semester, I can proudly say The Reveille has met every obstacle with grace and capitalized on every opportunity to recapture a role as a

voice for students within the LSU community.

After years of bathing in unmarked potential, The Reveille has flourished this fall both in traditional metrics, such as online page views and app downloads, and in terms of the content itself. The increased print frequency has been supported by advertising demands. The mobile app and digital newsletter bring stories and content closer to readers. Unlike ever before, our audience has access to years of Reveille stories with only a few finger strokes.

Most importantly, The Reveille’s content has dramatically im-

proved this fall. From live coverage of the gubernatorial debates to investigative work uncovering false claims made by the University in a recent magazine advertisement, The Reveille has been a leader in LSU news. We pride ourselves on our abilities to hold those in power accountable and to incorporate student voices into larger campus issues. Improved coverage is not limited to news though, it spans all sections.

Our staff has made it a priority to cover social issues more closely. As a result, The Reveille this fall produced groundbreaking coverage highlighting LSU’s past and present struggles with

racial and cultural divisions. This type of coverage makes readers, and even some within our staff, uncomfortable. It is The Reveille’s duty to the student body to cover these types of issues though. We report on bad news in hopes that one day there will be good news to report on.

There is no constant besides change itself. Despite our transformation so far this fall, The Reveille will continue to improve and innovate. Going forward, The Reveille will commit itself to greater coverage on Instagram, bringing more stories into the feeds of University students. The Reveille will also launch three

podcasts before the end of the semester focusing on news, national sports and student advice.

Additionally, The Reveille will push for more video content to upgrade our audience’s digital experience. I am excited to announce The Reveille is actively seeking to hire a videographer.

Applications can be submitted at lsureveille.com.

Readers like you allow this newspaper to operate. For that, I am forever grateful. It is a blessing to work every day alongside the fantastic staff at The Reveille. I know this newspaper will continue to evolve and serve the campus community.

University should offer outdoor study options for students WRITING UNDER STATELY OAKS CORY KOCH @kochcory Outdoor classrooms and study spaces would massively improve the health and mental well-being of University students.

A walk across the University reveals bustling classrooms flanked by the always impressive architectural landscape. On a day-to-day basis, the campus is full of guests who marvel at the beauty of the school, but often students aren’t able to enjoy the green spaces.

With open fields, blooming azaleas, broad oaks and stately magnolias, our school is full of natural beauty, yet the University has virtually no outdoor study spaces.

The University should invest in outdoor study spaces as a means to improve the general well-being of the students. Several studies have shown how spending time outdoors leads to reduced symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety. It could lead to a general boost to overall mental health and cognition.

Schools should be doing everything in their power to help students with mental health problems.

Classes on coping methods for stress and anxiety could be offered as courses.

Outdoor study spaces would create a viable alternative as a place for students to study and rest. Working outside has become increasingly popular. As mental health continues to be a problem facing students, these spaces

have popped up at universities across the country. Students can participate at their fullest potential when their mental health is taken care of.

Middleton Library has been under scrutiny recently as students contrasted the dilapidated facility with the new football operations

buildings. Study spaces in impressive facilities are at a premium around the school. Outside of Patrick F. Taylor Hall and the Business Education Complex there is a limited amount of study space open to students.

The incorporation of green study spaces would create opportu-

nities for students to break out of their normal routines and experience the beauty of the University’s campus. I believe the University should have students at the heart of their plans and function. Students should be put in a position to succeed. The University can take a step toward a more holistic approach

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

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An oak tree stands in the Quad on October 31, 2018.

Editorial Policies and Procedures EDITORIAL BOARD Caleb Greene Hailey Auglair Baily Chauvin Rachel Mipro Ashlon Lusk

at student health by promoting spending time outdoors. Studying outside has massive benefits and the University should promote it on campus.

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The Reveille (USPS 145-800) is written, edited and produced solely by students of Louisiana State University. The Reveille is an independent entity of the Office of Student Media within the Manship School of Mass Communication. Signed opinions are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the editor, The Reveille or the university. Letters submitted for publication should be sent via e-mail to opinion@lsureveille.com or delivered to B-39 Hodges Hall. They must be 400 words or less. Letters must provide a contact phone number for verification purposes, which will not be printed. The Reveille reserves the right to edit letters and guest columns for space consideration while preserving the original intent. The Reveille also reserves the right to reject any letter without notification of the author. Writers must include their full names and phone numbers. The Reveille’s editor in chief, hired every semester by the LSU Student Media Board, has final authority on all editorial decisions.

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Monday, October 21, 2019

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Louisianans smart enough to ignore Trump during primary SAUCE BOSS CECILE CECILE GIRARD @_cegi_ On Oct. 12, as LSU football fans anxiously awaited the final score of the LSU vs University of Florida game, Louisiana voters waited for the results of another important competition: the gubernatorial primary race.

To the surprise of many, Democratic Gov John Bel Edwards led the results with 46.6% of the vote, an impressive number but 3.4% away from winning the primary and securing another term as governor.

Leading up to the primary, news outlets and polling groups speculated that President Donald Trump’s tweets attacking Edwards, as well as his visit to Lake Charles, would damage Edwards’ lead in the polls. Among other attacks against Edwards, Trump claimed that if Louisianans did not elect a Republican, “[their] 2nd Amendment, and much else, [would be] at stake.” Edwards has consistently supported the Second Amendment throughout his time in office. This is reflected by his “A” rating from the NRA. The claim shows how little effort Trump put into attacking the Democratic candidate.

Impressively enough for a deeply red state like Louisiana, Edwards’ polling numbers did not suffer too much from the vitriol he received from Trump days before the primary. An average of the results of multiple polling agencies showed his support at 46.2% before the election. This is a far cry from the 66% that Trump claimed Edwards once held in a tweet following the results of the primary.

For voters hoping to see Edwards in office for a second term, the consistency in

polling numbers before and after Trump’s concerted efforts to see him go are an assurance that Louisiana is not entirely at the mercy of Trump’s whims. Despite the number of die-hard Trump fans within Louisiana, it is a relief to see that a few tweets filled with “fake news” from Trump did not com-

pletely swing the primary election from a Democratic governor who has lifted Louisiana from a serious deficit to a Republican candidate who plans to roll back the very changes that helped Louisiana.

In a perfect world, Trump would ignore the partisan lines that divide him from Edwards

and simply support the candidate that has done the most objective good for Louisiana up to this point. Going into the run-off on Nov. 5; however, Trump will likely push further to get businessman Eddie Rispone the majority vote. I hope Louisianans remain unaffected by the inevitable lies Trump will throw at the

incumbent governor and continue to vote based on their own observations of how Louisiana has improved under Gov.Edwards’ leadership.

Cécile Girard is a 19-yearold biology and psych-ology sophomore from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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Greek Life recruitment should begin second semester or later GABBING WITH GABBY GABRIELLE MARTINEZ @gobbymatinez Sorority and fraternity recruitment on the University’s campus happens before classes ever begin. Since potential new members have yet to experience their first day at the University, they shouldn’t be expected to dedicate their lives to any of its organizations a week before.

Instead, the first semester of college for anyone should be about independence. This is the first time most incoming freshmen have been entirelyon their own. This experience should be about individualism instead of conformity. Greek Life puts students in a box almost immediately.

During the week-long rush process, students must prove themselves in a few words and quick conversations. They are then judged and matched into their “perfect” homes. Not only does this create self-consciousness in any potential member, but it also creates a superiority complex for those who get chosen over others based on first impressions.

Instead of having to worry restlessly if you’ll be good enough to get into the ritziest of the houses, your time before school starts should be a relaxing one. Incoming students have no idea what to expect, and this creates an equal playing ground for the beginnings of self-discovery.

College should be about finding your own interests without the influence of others.

People with similar traits and qualities can find each other

and connect along the way. First Not to mention the immesemester Greek Life recruitment diate exposure of wide-eyed destroys this nofreshmen to a tion and instead plethora of posmarkets itself alsible dangerous most like propa- Instead of having to behaviors. While ganda. It’s a place first-year worry restlessly if most for those afraid to students come be alone or “un- you’ll be good enough into the Univercool” in college to to get into the ritziest sity having never gain immediate experienced parof the houses, friendships, no ty or bar culture, your time matter your acthey are immeditual connections before school starts ately thrust into with the people a world of conshould be a in it. stant socials and relaxing one.

The time gatherings. commitment to There is a the organizapeerpressure-like tion is a distracobligation to fit tion to coursein with the rest of work. Instead of focusing on their new “sisters” or “brothers.” homework and tests, new Here is where we see the college students must worry communal and socially acceptabout scheduling around the ed culture of college alcoholism many required meetings to develop. Of course, any new and activities. college student will eventually

be exposed to this, but Greek Life accelerates it tenfold for incoming freshmen, especially their first college semester.

While hazing has been more silenced on campus than talked about, there’s no doubt in my mind that it still happens in Greek Life. However, most likely due to the similar peerpressure of substance abuse, incoming recruits refuse to come forward due to the consequence of being seen as a weak potential member.

A semester should be given beforehand to allow freshmen to truly make up their minds about becoming a part of Greek Life. This seems as if it will offer neither pain to students nor gain to sorority and fraternity recruiters.

Gabrielle Martinez is an 18-yearold mass communication freshman from Gonzales, Louisiana.