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She is especially excited for the new building features which are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Five ADAcompliant chairlifts have been added throughout the French House, so those with disabilities have full access.

“There’s a lot that’s still going on,” Earle said about renovations.

“It’s still an active construction site, unfortunately.”

The French House will not be fully completed until next month, though classes are already open in the building during limited hours for the Spring semester.

Prior to the renovations,

A new fleet of Tiger Trails Transit System buses, featuring expanded seating capacity and USB charging ports for passengers, will roll out this summer. The number of vehicles will also be increased by two buses to a total of 25.

Both the full sized buses used for daily service and the smaller shuttles used for late night service will be replaced as part of a new $49 million contract with First Transit. First Transit will handle management, maintenance and the hiring of drivers for the fleet for the next ten years.

“The reason we went to this 10 year contract was to try to eliminate having to go up on student fees [for mass transit],” Administrative Services and Risk Management Senior Director Jeffrey Campbell said.

The transition from a five to ten year contract reduced the cost per hour charged to LSU for bus service, Campbell said.

Business management sophomore Giovanna Bosco said she hoped the new fleet would be accompanied with more buses assigned to routes, and she welcomed the addition of USB charging ports.

“I think that’s awesome. [being able] to charge your phone and other stuff when you’re on the way to school,” Bosco said.

The new buses will also feature improved exhaust systems to lessen the environmental

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Honors College staff, students discuss transition into renovated French House

BY SARAH GAMARD Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College administrative coordinator Treneice Baker spent a good part of her Thursday morning killing ants.

This nuisance has become routine in her cozy office in the basement of Johnston Hall, where she and most of the Honors College staff are temporarily working before they move back to their home in the nearly renovated historic French House the first week of February.

“I’m going to be beating people away because everyone’s going to want to teach in that building,” said Honors College Dean Jonathan Earle.

Before he took the job as dean,

Earle predicted implementing renovations for the French House would be a challenge.

The $5 million interior renovation is thanks to capital outlay funds allocated in early 2014 by then Gov. Bobby Jindal.

“Everyone has got a difficult budget situation. No one wants to pay more taxes,” Earle said.

“But, at LSU, there’s just such tremendous upside to this institution, to this city, to this state. It’s exciting.”

This year-long feat is cheap compared to the neighboring Laville Honors House’s $40 million renovation in 2012. But the changes are drastic.

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@SarahGamard communication junior Joanie Lyons took classes in the French House her freshman and sophomore year. Even as a freshman, she said, construction was already taking place in the building, which has been without renovations since 1981.

“I used to always hear about how people loved studying in the French House, and I’m really looking forward to having the opportunity to do that,” she said.

She said the newly renovated building is much more inviting, and she expects students to frequent it more than before.

“It’s going to be really exciting to have a facility that’s all up-to-date,” Lyons said.

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page 2 FRENCH HOUSE, from page 1 Earle said the French House’s classrooms were oddly proportioned and small, and the college was forced to “cobble together” furniture and audiovisual equipment. The original building, Earle said, was not secure at night and once housed a squatter.

Earle said the new design was inspired by old universities in England, such as Oxford, which house state-of-the-art classrooms in beautiful shells of old buildings. The trick, he said, was to maintain the historic beauty while modernizing college classrooms and offices.

Old features kept from the original building include spiral staircases and flooring on the second and third levels.

The rosette design patterns to cover the glass walls of the third floor offices are the same as the designs on the original doors of the French House.

This fusion also includes the building’s original grand salon, a formal, French-style living room with a fireplace, the salon’s original 19th-century chandelier and gilded walls. It is now also a modern place to have a large gathering, with a new acoustic ceiling for concerts and speakers.

Honors College academic advisor Michael Legendre said there are now top-notch classrooms and audiovisual equipment, carefully picked Herman Miller furniture and a row of advising offices on the renovated third floor.

The Honors College hosts most of its classes in seminar rooms with twenty or so students.

Before then, Earle said classes were held by just moving chairs into a circle.

The new classrooms, which have tables “shaped like boats,” seat 20 people comfortably, allowing them to all face one another.

Professors can lecture from the podium or sit down at the table and be part of the conversation.

BUSES, from page 1 effect of their operation, and a more minimalistic paint job to ease the repair of cosmetic damage.

Campbell said alterations to routes are being considered with the new fleet, including a

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He said the most exciting part of the move to the French House is being closer to the honors students and easier to find so they can better help students.

“It’s like that old pair of shoes that you know needs to be replaced or you know needs some work on it, but it’s hard to part with it,” said Joiner, who has been working at the Honors College for more than 11 years. “But seeing this new building, seeing this new pair of shoes, I’m really excited to be back.”

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The design was based on a question: “How do we make a room from scratch that works for what we’re doing in our honors classes?”

Earle said, along with digital signs and TV screens, the French House never had a formal reception area with a “real person,” and the new addition will make things easier to find for people unfamiliar with campus or the building.

“Imagine if you’re a prospective student with your parents for the first time,” Earlesaid.

“When you walk in, there will immediately be a friendly face offering assistance. It’s a huge difference than what it was before, which was walking down a dark hall.”

Honors College coordinator of academic advising and enrollment management Jeremy Joiner said he predicts the new interior will be brighter, as the new glass walls on the third floor shedding more light than the original, smaller windows.

Renovations converted the building’s kitchen and dining hall, which once served residents of the co-ed dorm, into student restrooms and spacious closets making the building strictly classrooms and offices.

Tipton Associates is behind the French House renovations.

Earle said the head architect, whose son is a graduate of the Honors College, expressed enthusiasm for the project because the Honors College has meant a lot to his family.

Earle, who is in his fourth semester as dean, said he is excited for his staff, which is spread out through the Johnston Hall basement and Laville Hall, to all be together again.

Legendre, who worked in the French House for about five months before moving to Johnston Hall, said the problem with the French House was the lack of a functional, cohesive design.

issues for state higher education, Earle said there was still a push for 10 to 12 years to better the Honors College and the French House.

“I think we’re on our way to being a real showcase for honors education. Not just in Louisiana but in the SEC, in the South, in the country,” Earle said. “We have a showcase ­— a palace — of honors education at the center of our campus here at LSU.” The French House’s official Ribbon Cutting Celebration is next Thursday, Jan. 28.

Roger Hadfield Odgen Honor College continues its renovations to the French House on Friday.

possible increase in service to Ben Hur Road to cater to the rapidly growing population.

“There’s a lot of new apartment complexes being built out there,” he said. “It’s definitely going to put a strain even with additional buses.”

The first of the new buses

will be transported to campus upon completion for viewing by the student body.

Keeping several of the old buses for use as emergency backup when demand is too high is being considered, Campbell said.

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Rebecca Dill said the new bus fleet would benefit both students and the environment.

“I love the idea of people’s transportation [being] through the bus or city system. Rather than everyone bringing their own cars,” Dill said. “It’s more fuel efficient.”

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Seasoned sprinter and freshman sprinter chase lofty goals despite experience difference

BY JOURDAN RILEY @jourdanr_TDR

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LSU participates in a Track and Field Meet on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2015 in the Bernie Moore Track & Carl Maddox Field House.

Going to the movies, hanging out with friends and reading books are a few things people do as hobbies. For LSU All-American senior sprinter Chanice Chase, shopping is at the top of her list.

“I like to go different places to try different foods. I like going to the movies and I like shopping. I love shopping,” Chase said.

“I mean that’s pretty much it, just hanging out with my friends.”

While Chase relaxes by shopping with friends, freshman sprinter Kortnei Johnson enjoys playing basketball, which she calls her “second gift.”

Despite their different interests off the track and their many previous accolades, Chase and Johnson look to make names for themselves in 2016.

During her four years at LSU, Chase has become a two-time All-American and All-Southeastern Conference sprinter and hurdler.

In 2015, Chase was a finalist in the 100-meter hurdles for the first time in her collegiate career when she competed at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She accomplished a personal-best with a time of 12.95 and placed sixth in the final at the NCAA Championships.

Chase said her proudest moment as a Tiger was when she finished fifth at the NCAA championships in the 400-meter hurdle event in 2014. She earned All-American honors in the event for the first time in her collegiate career.

Though she will be graduating soon, Chase hopes to go professional and take her career to a new level, but her eyes are set on finishing the year with a bang.

“I have big goals for this year,” Chase said. “As you know it’s Olympic year so I’m hoping to be top in my country like I was in 2014 and make the team. Before that I want to do good at NCAA Championships this year. I want to make both to hurdles finals and finish up better than I’ve ever done before.”

But the All-American isn’t the only Lady Tiger aiming high this season.

Though her hobbies don’t include a love for shopping but instead playing basketball, singing and dancing, Johnson said she is hoping to make a name for herself this year.

Johnson, a native of Italy, Texas, is often shy, but her races speak volumes. During her time at Italy High School, Johnson

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Midseason additions bolster Lady Tigers

BY JARRETT MAJOR @Jarrett_tdr It is rare that a basketball team adds players to its roster midseason. However, the LSU women’s basketball team found itself in that very situation earlier this season after several season-ending injuries.

In December, the Lady Tigers held an open tryout for students to add depth to the roster after the loss of junior guard Raigyne Moncrief and freshman forward Ayana Mitchell at the beginning of the season.

Afterward, junior forward Ashley Humbles, junior guard Amber Jones and freshman forward Kayla Lee started their first practice as members of the team.

“We really hopped into it,” Jones said. “The same day that we tried out was the same day that we started practice.”

Humbles was not intimidated. It was not her first collegiate practice.

A year ago, Humbles was in her sophomore season at Concordia University in Austin, Texas, an NCAA Division III college. In her two seasons at Concordia, she started three games and played in 37 averaging 1.5 ppg and shooting over 50 percent from the field.

“When I transferred, I was hoping that they would have tryouts, so I could walk on, because I know that they don’t do that every year,” Humbles said.

“I was lucky to be able to walk on this year.”

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Second-half shooting slump dooms Tigers in loss to No. 10 Aggies

BY JAMES BEWERS JamesBewers_TDR With possession of first place in the Southeastern Conference on the line, the LSU men’s basketball team looked to reestablish itself as a league contender in road matchup with No. 10 Texas A&M. Instead, the Tigers (11-7, 4-2 SEC) left a hostile Reed Arena in College Station, Texas, still searching for a signature road victory they so desperately need.

After a seesaw first half, LSU knocked down just 32 percent of its shots in the second half, including a 1-for-8 clip from three-point territory, as the Aggies (16-2, 6-0

SEC) took firm control in the final 15 minutes of the game on their way to a 71-57 win on Tuesday evening.

Freshman forward Ben Simmons finished the game with his 14th double-double in the 18th game of his career, but he scored just 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting in 38 minutes of action. Simmons’ frontcourt counterpart, sophomore forward Craig Victor II, battled foul trouble throughout, registering just 10 points in 23 total minutes.

“It exposed a little bit inside, especially the way that [Victor’s] been playing – the impact that he’s made on the game,” said LSU

coach Johnny Jones in a postgame radio interview. “For him to have to go to the bench early in the second half with his fourth foul, that certainly hurt us because we couldn’t defend them [inside].”

The Tigers led by as many six points in the first half, aided by a 5-for-8 start from beyond the arc and an aggressive performance off the bench from junior guard Tim Quarterman, who finished with 12 points in 23 minutes.

Despite eight ties in the first half, LSU went into halftime trailing, 38-34, on the heels of a 1-for11 finish to the half, and the Tigers

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Texas A&M’s Jalen Jones (center) looks to pass the ball as LSU’s Tim Quarterman (55), Elbert Robinson III (3) and Ben Simmons (25) defend during an NCAA college basketball game Jan. 19 in College Station, Texas.

page 4 ADDITIONS, from page 3 It was not the first go around for Lee, either. Prior to walking on, Lee was an equipment manager for the Lady Tigers.

Lee says that her prior work with the team has made her change from manager to player easier.

“I was already on a first name basis with the players,” Lee said. “It was an easier

SPRINTERS, from page 3 captured two of the fastest times posted by a high school sprinter in the U.S. for the 2015 outdoor season. She is a three-time Texas Class 2A State Champion and a four-time Texas Class 1A-Division I State Champion.

Looking forward, Johnson hopes to stand where Chase is now in her own LSU career. But this year, both women have their eyes set on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

“I hope to become All-American as a freshman. It’s a big goal of mine, but the number one goal is to go to the SEC championships as well as the Olympic trials that are in July,” Johnson said.

Johnson has already started to put a dent in her LSU career as well.

transition because of the companionship.”

Lee had played basketball in high school where she helped win a LHSAA Class 5A state championship for Ponchatoula High School, scoring 13 points in the championship game.

Jones, who had been an all-district basketball player in high school, said she had always wanted to play basketball at LSU. “I was a manager my

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freshman year, but with work and school it wasn’t working out,” Jones said. “I finally tried out again this year.”

With exactly one minute left in the LSU’s 76-57 victory over Ole Miss on Jan. 7, Lee got her first chance to play for the Lady Tigers when she was subbed in for senior forward Akilah Bethel.

“It was amazing,” Lee said.

“My manager buddies were screaming my name people

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 were cheering for me. It was a good feeling.”

With 36 seconds left, Humbles entered the game as a substitution for sophomore guard Jenna Deemer. Sixteen seconds later, Humbles got her first defensive rebound at LSU. “It was a different level of intensity than where I came from last year,” Humbles said.

“It was a big transition.”

The win against Ole Miss has been the only playing

time for the newcomers, but Jones, who was unable to play in the game while medical issues were being cleared up, said she is hopeful that she will get a chance to play this season.

Jones said that practicing with the team and being be able to play at LSU has been uplifting.

“Just to be able say that I was able to experience this has been great,” Jones said.

Johnson took home a personalbest in her debut in the 60-meter dash in Saturday’s Bayou Bengal Invitational. She ran a time of 7.37 seconds to qualify for the final round and competed against several of her teammates in the final round, winning with a time of 7.40 seconds.

Johnson did well for her first time as a Tiger and achieved a personal-best, but she said she saw room for improvement.

“I’m satisfied, but it could have been so much better,” Johnson said. “I hold myself up to high expectations. I could have been so much better, but the times I ran kind of make-up for that. But in the finals I know it’s a lot of things I can improve on, like my start, but coming back and winning the race made me excited. I still have a lot to work on.”

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LSU freshman Kortnei Johnson competes in the 60 meter dash during the Tigers’ Track and Field Meet on Jan. 16, 2015 in the Bernie Moore Track & Carl Maddox Field House.

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LSU senior Chanice Chase competes in the hurdle event during the Tigers’ Track and Field Meet on Jan. 16 in the Bernie Moore Track & Carl Maddox Field House.

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The plus/minus system is more beneficial for students BURNT TO A CRISP GARRET HINES Columnist Bayou Bengals once again lounge in the Quad between classes, and yet no one has attempted to burn down our decrepit but beloved Club Mid. With all the rabble rousing during Student Government’s contentious debate over whether to embrace a plus/minus system or nah, students should have rioted after one look at that A-minus.

Instead, they accepted their situation with a heavy sigh of acceptance and a stiff drink to soothe tired eyes.

I can understand why some students may want a 90 to weigh the same as a 97 on their transcripts. Last spring when I ran for College Council vice president for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on the More for LSU ticket, we vehemently campaigned against the implementation of the new grading system.

But, once the fog of the campaign cleared, I reevaluated my position and now understand why the university needs to give credit to the work and effort it takes to achieve a high-caliber grade.

Just as it is immoral to deny workers overtime, it is immoral to deny a student explicit recognition for their outstanding work in the classroom.

LSU was late to the party of transitioning to a weighted grading scale in relation to its Southeastern Conference peers.

The University of Georgia implemented the system in the summer of 2006. The University of Mississippi implemented it in the fall of 2011, and Vanderbilt University has also used plus/minus grading.

Students at other schools were getting the extra points earning high marks. Meanwhile, LSU attendees weren’t, putting them at a disadvantage. Common sense would necessitate valuing a student with a B+ on their transcript from UGA over one with a standard B. Now this would not be fair if the B+ was a 87 from UGA and the B was a 89 from LSU. The fault doesn’t lie with the employer, internship recruiter or law school application committee member if they can not clearly designate the difference between the two marks.

Now that LSU has implemented this weighted grading scale, the situation described above no longer takes place.

Regardless of the merits a plus/minus grading scale holds, the fact remains some detractors are entrenched in believing mediocrity deserves praise.

This strongly correlates with what professors Bradley Campbell of California State University and Jason Manning of West Virginia University in Time Magazine call the “new morality” on college

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Despite assumptions that the plus/minus system would detriment students’ experiences, the change had many benefits. campuses. Individuals engrossed in campus outrage culture may feel their work, regardless of its caliber, needs to be treated with a certain level of respect once it meets a standard grade threshold.

As a matter of fact, it shouldn’t.

It is not bullying to tell someone to buck up, kick it into high gear and make something of themselves. This new grading system could be the motivating factor for some to take school more seriously.

Excluding family and health issues, the fault in our grades lies with us, especially with resources

such as office hours and free labs catering to the various needs essential to pumping every last point out of an assignment.

The status quo deemed the separation of the good from the great inconsequential. The difference may be minute to some, but I for sure want to know the doctor treating me has better than passable skills when they are the caregivers to my well-being.

Garrett Hines is 21-year-old political science senior from Monroe, Louisiana. You can reach him on Twitter @GarrettH_TDR.

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Potential West Chimes Street redevelopment hurts students, community SMASH THE HATE

JACK RICHARDS Columnist If the ownership debacle at The Standard at Baton Rouge apartment complex, now known as University House, taught LSU students anything, it’s to avoid developers who care more about dollar signs than students.

Stephanie Riegel with the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report found real estate investors are looking to buy properties on West Chimes Street. She reported real estate agents from NAI/Latter & Blum contacted the owners of Inga’s Subs & Salads, what used to be Chinese Combo King and other

unspecified establishments.

This isn’t the first time the future of Chimes Street was uncertain. The street looks different today than it did when I came to the university in 2013.

Mahoney’s replaced Reginelli’s, Insomnia Cookies became the dessert powerhouse it is today and Chinese Combo King gave way to whatever Vietnamese place just went down the tubes.

Who could forget the impassioned response the hipster community of LSU had when Highland Coffees suggested it would close its medium-roast doors?

After a benefit concert and lots of espresso, the bean gallery decided to stay open.

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shuttered businesses there and gone before my time. In this sense, there’s nothing new about the potential takeover.

However, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t worry about what will happen.

Redevelopment usually means bigger, fancier and more expensive establishments.

For example, take Newk’s Eatery right next to the Student Health Center. The pizzas are to die for, but I can’t afford to go there more than once a week in fear of my wallet leaving me for somebody with more money. I’m sure most people reading this are in a similar position.

Upscaling everything from apartments to restaurants is the latest trend among Baton Rouge developers. One might go so far

as to call it gentrification.

New apartments are always billed as luxurious, with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Somehow, restaurants expect college students to afford $15 hamburgers and $11 salads.

But the most luxurious option isn’t always the best for students or investors. The Standard at Baton Rouge apartment complex has just as many issues with poor management and maintenance as the cheap apartment complexes behind Tigerland.

If the investors interested in buying up West Chimes Street are smart, they’ll create affordable options. As Riegel’s article notes, relying on students as customers is a tricky

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business. Most leave town for winter and summer and few have the resources to sustain any kind of upscale business.

One of the reasons Louie’s Cafe does so well is because they keep it simple and cheap. Nobody wants to blow another $20 on food after they just picked up the last round of drinks.

Thankfully, some of the business owners recognize a brand new Northgate won’t fix the current problems. Hopefully the rest follow suit. I just hope the profit motive doesn’t turn the community into a glorified tourist trap for rich kids.

Jack Richards is a mass communication junior from New Orleans, Louisiana. You can follow him on Twitter @jayellrichy.

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As a BIG line therapist, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable experience providing ABA services. Our therapists receive intensive training and are taught to be scientists, decision-makers and leaders. This is a full time position starting with an hourly rate of $14.00 hour plus benefits. Although this is an entry level position there is room for advancement at BIG. Must have completed or be presently pursuing a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field (preferred but not required). Previous experience with autism/ABA is helpful but not necessary, No past criminal history,Reliable transportation, Strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine passion for working with children. Please send resume to admin@big-br.com. _______________________________ Red Zeppelin Pizza now hiring pizza makers and waitresses .

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The Royal Standard currently has PT openings for Sales Associates! Fun Environment,

Nursery Workers Needed at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Goodwood Boulevard. Four hours on Sundays with the option to work other events throughout the year. Prior experience working with infants and toddlers preferred. Contact Fr. Watson Lamb at frlamb@stlukesbr.org or call the church office: 225-926-5343. _______________________________ Willies Restaurant on Coursey is now hiring hostesses, waitress, and buss boys for crawfish season. Apply with in at 11260 Coursey Blvd. _______________________________ Louie’s Cafe is hiring cooks, servers & dish staff. Apply in person, online or via email. louiescafe.com 3322 Lake St. _______________________________ Afternoon Teacher needed for small preschool located near LSU. M-F 2:30-5:30. Please call (225)767-5259 or email silverside@countrydayschoolbr.com _______________________________ THE TEXAS CLUB IS CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR QUALIFIED SECURITY GUARDS. THIS IS A PART TIME EVENING JOB. YOU MUST BE AVALIBLE THURSDAY-SATURDAY. TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW CALL JW AT 225.928.4655 TUESDAYFRIDAY 10AM-4PM. _______________________________

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The IT manager will maintain office hours with some on-call hours. Coding skills are desired but not required. Applicants must be in good academic standing and enrolled full time at LSU. Contact Tad Odell at todell@lsu.edu for more information. _______________________________ John’s Pro Window Cleaning is looking for (20-30 hours per week) 2 part-time window cleaners. No experience necessary. Must have reliable transportation and be prepared to work as early as 6 am. Must be completely honest, in good physical condition and self-motivated (references required).

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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SLUMP, from page 3 failed to regain the lead after the 15:13 mark of the second half.

“I thought we played well in some stretches, and then I thought they did a great job of going on a run,” Jones said. “They grinded it out offensively and made some tough shots – got second-chance opportunities and putbacks. On the defensive end, I thought they did a great job of limiting us a lot of times to one shot, and we could not get it going during that stretch.”

On top of that, LSU turned the ball over 19 times and allowed 42 points in the paint. Conversely, Texas A&M was offensively efficient, assisting on 21-of-28 made baskets. Senior forward Jalen Jones and freshman center Tyler Davis were responsible for most of the first half scoring and finished with 20 and 18 points, respectively.

LSU shook off late-first half shooting woes to begin the second half, as Victor and Simmons combined for six of the Tigers’ first eight points. Although LSU regained a brief lead on a jumper

from senior guard Keith Hornsby, Victor picked up his fourth foul with 16:50 left in the first half.

With Victor on the bench, the Aggies took a 10-point lead on freshman guard Admon Gilder’s layup shortly before an LSU timeout at the 9:33 mark.

The double-digit lead capped a 7-0 run.

Victor rejoined the Tigers after the LSU timeout, but Aggie freshman forward D.J. Hogg buried a trey from the top of the key to extend Texas A&M’s advantage to 13 points and the run to 10-0.

The Aggies led by as many 16 points by the end of the game, as LSU connected on just two of its last 11 attempts from the field.

“We missed some close-in shots — some layups around the rim — and then we had some open looks from the outside that wouldn’t go for us,” Jones said. “Against a team like this, you have to execute, shoot a high volume and do a great job of shooting it. We did not do that for long stretches tonight.”

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

#BlackLivesMatter co-creator encourages conversation

BY ALLYSON SANDERS @allysanders97

Tuesday evening, co-creator of the Black Lives Matter movement Alicia Garza told LSU students, “hashtags don’t start movements, people do.”

The speech was the third event of the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Week organized by the MLK and Black History Month Committees.

Garza became known three years ago when she helped create the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, which soared in popularity during protests over the death of Trayvon Martin and other black youth.

This hashtag sparked a social movement for racial equality that is still growing.

Garza said it began with a love letter she wrote to others who were angry and afraid about the trial. She wanted to let people know that she saw the wrong in the criminal justice system stemming from systemic racism.

She told the crowd with a laugh that she didn’t know what a hashtag was before she posted her letter to Facebook, but “apparently it’s a way to continue the conversation, and that’s a good thing.”

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Social activist and co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter Alicia Garza speaks to the audience Tuesday during the LSU 2016 MLK & BHM Commemorative Program in the Student Union Theater.

Pyschology freshman Abrielle Gilbert said she considers herself to be a member of the movement.

“It was so real,” she said, “It’s definitely what I came to hear, what I’ve been dying to hear. It was what we needed to hear, everybody together, not

just one set of people.”

Garza urged people to continue the conversation in person, not just on social media.

She said while social media is important, people should connect with others offline because “that’s how change happens.”

She challenged the crowd to have the courage to bring their activism face-to-face with others to lead the movement.

Kinesiology graduate student Jerrica Steward does not consider herself as part of the Black Lives Matter movement, but said she was inspired by

what she heard.

“It was intriguing to see how someone of a young age can have such a great impact with technology and social media and getting a movement started within this day and age,” she said.

Garza also addressed the countermovement, All Lives Matter.

“At best, All Lives Matter is a utopia, but at worst it’s a way to distract us from this elephant in the room,” she said. “For all lives to matter, you have to fight for black lives.”

Strategic communications graduate student Kamila Zaidieh liked that she got to hear about the controversial movement from the creator herself. “[Garza] addressed the situation from the most untainted perspective of what the movement is about,” she said.

Garza also highlighted Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his importance in the modern Civil Rights movement.

She said Black Lives Matter is striving for the same transformative peace that Martin Luther King Jr. fought for.

While Garza acknowledged that King helped blaze the path for the modern movement today, she said, “we still have a lot more to do.”