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Miles finds himself at a crossroads one week into 2016 football season

BY JOSH THORNTON | @JoshuaThornton_ Ten months ago, LSU coach Les Miles found out what it was like to “ride an elephant.”

Then-senior Vadal Alexander and senior defensive tackle Christian LaCouture picked Miles up off of his “hot seat” and carried him to the locker room after a 19-7 win against Texas A&M on Nov. 28.

Miles is now under scrutiny just like in late November, when the Tigers dropped three straight games — except this time LSU has 11 games left.

“I recognize that there’s some things going on out there,” Miles said. “And I’ll address them at the right time.”

But LSU alumni Marcus Spears and Anthony “Booger” McFarland want to see a different man in charge.

The failed coup to get rid of Miles was thought to serve as a wake up call to him, but to Spears, there hasn’t been much change in the LSU offense.

“The issue for LSU is ... the ending of last season and how tumultuous that was,” Spears said

on the Paul Finebaum show Monday.

“And then you go into an offseason and all the talk being about what are you going to do offensively to showcase these guys on the field, and nothing changed in the first game of the season.”

Moments after Athletics Director Joe Alleva announced Miles would remain LSU’s coach, Miles said he made a “commitment” to Alleva to fix the Tigers’ offense.

“The issue is we have to find the recipe that allows that to happen because we have talent,” Miles said about the offense. “I promise you this: We’ve recruited well, and there’s some really, really good kids here and good people.”

But Saturday’s 16-14 loss to then-unranked, now-No. 10 Wisconsin showed otherwise.

LSU’s offense was stagnant, mustering only 257 yards of total offense, part of a trend for the Tigers. LSU has lost four of its five last regular season games, and the passing game was the root of criticism.

The Tigers’ passing offense

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FACULTY

University professor published in Forbes

BY NATALIE ANDERSON @natalie_mechell LSU assistant professor of Accounting Christine Cheng collaborated with Amy J. N. Yurko, an assistant professor of accounting at Duquesne University, to create the article “The Wage Gap and the Marriage Tax Penalty: When Will They End?” which Forbes published Aug. 16.

The intent of the article was to explain a marriage tax penalty that many people, particularly students, were not aware existed. Cheng said married couples that earn some type of salary are subject to this tax penalty and a higher tax rate more than couples who choose to cohabitate, or live together unmarried.

She said this tax code is a big

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STUDENT LIFE

University food pantry serves students, faculty after f lood

BY LAUREN HEFFKER @laurheffker According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one in six Louisiana households struggle to put food on the table. Kitchens on the Geaux is helping to alleviate some of that burden.

While the food pantry has existed since 2013, this semester is the first time it is being undertaken as a project under Kitchens on the Geaux in conjunction with the Office of the Dean of Students.

The mission of KOTG is to eliminate local food insecurity through sustainable means and community partnerships. Members sign up for volunteer opportunities the club offers throughout the year, such as its annual potato drop and bringing leftover food from University dining halls to Baton Rouge shelters.

KOTG adviser and higher education administration graduate student Natacha Rivera-Ruiz describes food insecurity as students not knowing where their

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next meal are coming from.

Since the flooding devastation in Baton Rouge, the food pantry has undergone a resurgence.

Donations are pouring in by the cart full every day, and more students know about the pantry’s existence.

“I think people now see the genuine need for LSU students here for it, so I think it’s kind of a revival a little bit,” Rivera-Ruiz said. “As much as I don’t want to

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FORBES, from page 1 factor that affects the wage gap between men and women’s income.

Cheng said students are getting ready to go out into the work force and consider marriage or the next steps in a relationship. She said it is important for them to think about the implications of their decisions.

“I think the motivation is that I’d like the world to be a little fair,” Cheng said.

She said research shows married couples tend to earn more and build more wealth than unmarried couples within the span of a life-

PANTRY, from page 1 use a natural disaster, it assisted in that manner to bring us exposure, and now we’re a somewhat well-known resource on campus, and we’re going to continue to push forward for that.”

University faculty and staff can now use the food pantry temporarily as a resource for those affected by the flood.

Camille Prejean, volunteer coordinator for KOTG, said the club is glad to assume responsibility of the food pantry as it aligns perfectly with KOTG’s goals.

“It’s been nice to see how

time. However, this tax code penalizes women who want to earn income and contribute substantially to their households. “[Politicians] tend to be always pointing the finger at the corporation’s role in this, while at the same time, they’re completely ignoring how their own tax code actually motivates working women either to remain underemployed, unemployed or unmarried,” Cheng said. “And that’s a difficult thing, I think, for our tax code to be promoting in this day and age.”

The marriage tax penalty was put into place with good reason,

Cheng said. It helped to offset some of the economic advantage married couples had by living in the same household. After World War II, this tax code was expanded to prevent widows from being at a disadvantage from their married counterpart.

Despite Louisiana’s overall culture of promoting marriage, it has a marriage tax penalty built into its tax code, Cheng said. However, state legislators, particularly women, are working to create platforms that discourage this tax penalty.

“We had this opportunity to touch on something that is vital,

regardless of which political affiliation you have because it will cross party lines with respect to wage gap, [which] is something that every politician should, theoretically, be motivated by,” Cheng said.

Pre-vet animal science freshman Taylor Harless said she was not aware there was a marriage tax penalty, but said she is concerned about the existing wage gap.

“I think that it needs to be fixed and I believe that it’s a very big issue that needs to shed light on,” she said.

many people are able to use the food pantry, especially since the flooding,” Prejean said. “It’s a great way to be proactive about fighting hunger on the LSU campus and not just in the Baton Rouge community.”

The pantry is a choice pantry, meaning students can pick and choose items at their leisure up to twice a week. At the food pantry, students swipe in with their Tiger Cards and have the option to fill out a confidential form to receive other assistance from the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability.

“We want you to come in,

because the more you come in, the more we see a reason to exist on campus,” Rivera-Ruiz said. “It’s the essentials we’re trying to provide — we want you to get those basic needs completed and taken care of as much as LSU can offer so you can be a successful student here in whatever capacity that is.”

The pantry is located in the Student Union. Its hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Donations and traffic are going well — the only thing I’d say we’re struggling with is volunteers,” Rivera-Ruiz said.

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only averaged 214 passing yards in their four losses with four touchdowns thrown compared to six interceptions.

Quarterback production has also lacked. In the past five seasons, LSU’s passing offense has ranked 108th, 109th, 43rd, 90th and 100th in the NCAA. However, the offensive attack looked to be trending in the right direction in the Tigers’ 56-27 Texas Bowl win against Texas Tech in December, when offensive coordinator Cam Cameron was moved from the press box to the field.

Junior quarterback Brandon Harris felt a bit more comfortable with Cameron on the sidelines. But after a failed experiment, Miles is sending his third-year coordinator back upstairs because Miles did not get as “much information” as he would’ve liked.

“If we had five more passes, I think if a couple of those runs were [turned] into touchdowns, I think that you would look at us and look at the Texas Tech fix and say, ‘Hmm, a lot of similarities,’” Miles said.

A change at quarterback isn’t off the table for the 12th-year coach, but he doesn’t want to make the move because of Harris’ struggles.

Miles had a simple message to Harris: “Calm down.”

“It was about the first two passes that he threw, he threw out of bounds,” Miles said. “It was at least early in the game, and I said, ‘OK, now relax and just realize it’s the same throw that you’ve been making. Just calm down.’”

LSU’s season isn’t over. The Tigers’ championship goals are still attainable. Miles said he reminded the Tigers of Ohio State’s 2014 season when the team ran the table after losing to Virginia Tech in the beginning of the season.

“Our team is capable and talented,” Miles said. “I recognize that they did not play as well as they’re capable. I think there’s a lot of factors that go into that.”

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Sports

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Rafael Wagner awaits tennis debut

BY SETH NIEMAN @seth_nieman

FIRST ON THE FLOOR Tigers receive first volleyball-specific court on campus

BY JOURDAN RILEY | @jourdanr_TDR

LSU tennis freshman Rafael Wagner’s two-week adjustment to collegiate tennis has been unusually simple.

Wagner, a 17-year-old, has been on LSU’s campus for two weeks, but has enjoyed the experience so far.

“He has adjusted really well,” Brown said. “He’s only been here two weeks, but he’s done everything we’ve told him.”

Wagner spent the past year picking up several victories in various International Tennis Federation events. LSU coach Jeff Brown spotted Wagner at a tournament and immediately tried to get him on a trip to campus.

“He was playing in a tournament in the United States when we noticed him,” Brown said. “He won a big tournament in South Carolina, and we tried to get him on a visit as he was traveling to another

see WAGNER, page 8 photos by EMILY BRAUNER / The Daily Reveille

LSU volleyball competes on new floor in the PMAC on Sept. 3 against Southern Mississippi.

LSU coach Fran Flory had a surprise for the Tiger volleyball team on Aug. 29 when she and her coaching staff revealed LSU’s new volleyball court in the PMAC. The Tigers rushed the court, sliding and falling with joy when their coaches unveiled the shiny purple floor.

Flory, who had talked about having a volleyball-specific court for years instead of putting a net on a basketball court with hoop lines, said the volleyball team deserved the new court.

“You’re always happy when your team is grateful for things we’re privileged to have,” she said. “This group doesn’t assume they deserve anything. They’re thankful, and I loved their reaction because it just showed how much passion and care they have for a program.”

Athletic Department Executive Director of Creative Services

Jason Feirman said he was proud to be a part of the month-long project after long-term planning.

“It’s great to see it come to life,” he said. “For coach Flory, I know it’s been something that she’s been dreaming of for a really long time and to see it come to fruition, to see her pride and enthusiasm behind it, to see the finished product - it’s really special to be apart of that.”

The court was a challenge for the Creative Services Department because it had never produced a volleyball-only court before, vFeirman said.

Finally, Athletics Director Joe Alleva, Senior Associate Athletics Director Miriam Segar and Flory presented the team with a court that had a fresh look.

The new court lies on top of the PMAC basketball floor with an LSU logo in the center.

see COURT, page 8

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Men’s tennis coach Jeff Brown (left) talks to freshman Justin Butsch (right) between games March 7, 2014 in W.T. “Dub” Robinson Stadium.

Entertainment STADIUM STYLE

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Welcome back to Saturdays spent wearing cowboy boots and your purple-and-gold best. As the Tigers’ first home game approaches this weekend, make sure you stock these gameday essentials in your closet.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CYNTHEA CORFAH @LacedInCyn

PATTERNED DRESS

DASHIKI

When it comes to proper gameday attire, purple and gold dresses aren’t your only option. Mix up your wardrobe with patterns and prints that feature University colors. Not only are patterned dresses easy to find, but they can also be cheaper than the staple purple or gold gameday dress.

True fashionistas know how to create their own gameday trends. Any fashionable clothing item that incorporates purple or gold can be styled and used for gamedays. This West African-based shirt, known as a Dashiki, adds a stylish and unique flare to the typical Tiger Stadium style.

Jessica Fineran, 21, animal science sophomore

Jennifer Veazie, 22, nutrition senior

Nia Jackson, 21, kinesiology senior

ROMPER

GAMEDAY TOP

As a comfortable, fashionable and practical alternative to wearing a dress, rompers are still “dressed up” enough to remain acceptable. Retailers offer a variety of styles, prints and lengths of rompers. Worn with the right accessories, rompers can transform any look from comfy to classy.

Tailgate outfits aren’t limited to one-pieces — versatile separates allow you to mix and match.

You can pair a purple or gold top with jeans, shorts and more.

Raegan Taylor, 19, accounting sophomore

COWBOY BOOTS With gamedays come muddy water, drink spills and a Parade Ground filled with grass. Wearing sandals or flip flops can result in dirty feet and grass-covered bottoms, but cowboy boots provide wearers with protection, comfort and mobility. Whether they are light brown, dark brown, purple or gold, cowboy boots are a must.

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Opinion

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Finland’s basic income experiment designed for failure JAY TALKING JAY CRANFORD @hjcranford

Finland’s government is set to roll out an experiment in universal basic income, a policy under which all citizens receive an unconditional standardized amount of money each month. Through 2017, a random group of Finnish citizens will receive a monthly check equivalent to $600 USD. I don’t necessarily think UBI is a bad policy idea, but I believe this experiment is not representative of what UBI should be.

Why is this experiment such a big deal? The modern idea of a UBI has been around since the ’60s when five pilot programs were tested in the United States. Since then, there have been a handful of studies across the globe, but none were rigorously tested, large enough or comprehensive enough to be taken too seriously. But Finland’s

experiment could be, and that’s a big deal.

The Finnish government will randomly select 2,000 to 3,000 individuals ages 25-58 to receive the monthly income, which will have no means test and will be untaxed.

These individuals will be selected from Finland’s unemployed population. The money will replace the unemployment benefits they receive, and they will continue to receive the UBI once they find a job. An additional 2,000 or so unemployed individuals will be monitored as a control group.

I realize we’re not in a perfect world where we can throw unlimited money into experiments, but 2,000 subjects is a painfully low number. With a population of more than 5.5 million, this experiment samples 0.04 percent of Finland’s citizens, hardly enough to draw substantial conclusions.

The people tested will all be unemployed, which is not a good measure of the effects of a UBI. This study is specifically intended

to analyze the results of a UBI on unemployment rate, but because this study will be seen as “the UBI study” and will be cited in most UBI arguments in the future, we have to be aware of its limited scope.

For a more comprehensive study, we need to include students and the employed as well.

The money provided to the subjects is not a substantial amount.

OK, I realize that as a student, saying $600 a month isn’t substantial is sacrilege. But let’s put that into context. The average monthly cost of living in the United States for a married couple with one child is around $4,600. The average monthly cost for a single person is roughly half that amount.

If I told you I’d give you $600 a month, is that enough to influence your decisions about what job to hold — or if you’ll even hold a job?

When I’m not even covering half the living expenses for a single person, my guess is no, it won’t change your employment plans. I believe we won’t see people change their

employment habits until we pay half of their living costs at minimum, which this study won’t reach for most people.

On top of that, the benefits in this experiment only last two years.

Think for a moment about what you would do if I gave you $7,200 a year for the next two years. How would your plans change? You might quit that part-time job to focus on school, or you might just blow all the money. I’d wager none of you would drop out of college and give up pursuing a degree.

That’s why we also need to include students and the employed in a UBI study. Changing what you plan to study in school, leaving a job and choosing what job to accept while unemployed are all completely different. In fact, seeing how students and the employed change habits would be a more telling study. UBI-influenced unemployment changes cannot be determined by only studying the unemployed.

Psychologically, people don’t

treat a windfall of cash the same as a prolonged guaranteed benefit.

This experiment’s two-year span is nowhere near long enough to accurately gauge how a UBI changes people’s actions. While some people could delay their employment searches to pursue other ventures, the majority of people won’t change their plans, knowing the money won’t be around in two years.

I don’t think Finland’s experiment will be a total waste. We could still see some interesting data come out of it.

But it won’t make government or wealth distribution more efficient or let us see an accurate depiction of unemployment shifts.

The small sample size and atrociously short time span make this hardly a reliable scientific study.

So in the future, be wary of anyone who cites this study as a reason for or against a UBI. Jay Cranford is a 22-year-old finance senior from St. Simons Island, Georgia.

SATIRE

Hiddleswift breakup sends 2016 candidates, world into frenzy HARP ON IT JOHN GAVIN HARP @SirJohnGavin Wednesday, Taylor Swift split from short-term bae and local British guy Tom Hiddleston. The split ends a nearly three-month obsession teens on the internet had with the couple dubbed Hiddleswift.

While initial reports cited the effect of Hiddleston’s fair skin on Swift’s beach days in Rhode Island as the cause of the breakup, Swift shot them down.

In a statement issued by her publicist, Swift cited her artistry

as the real cause.

“He wanted to marry me and have little Transatlantic babies,” Swift said. “I’m not ready for motherhood. I can barely keep my two cats alive.”

“Besides, who wants to listen to an album where I’m in a relationship and happy? No one,” she clarified.

Swift hinted that the breakup will be on her next album.

“I could post a Snapchat, but I’d rather write a song and have the album sell 1 million copies,” she said.

“Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.”

The split is Swift’s second of 2016. The singer broke things off with DJ and former grocery bagger Calvin Harris in June.

“This isn’t what I came for,” Harris tweeted in June. “She tried to Gone Girl me!”

Swift’s relationship with Hiddleston was the subject of intense speculation, with some believing it was merely for publicity.

“Honestly, Taylor Swift’s fake relationships are more magical than all of my real ones,” local teen and Swift fanfiction author Caitie Burkes said. “Like, I want a fake boyfriend to travel to Rome with while posing for paparazzi.”

After the news broke, Swift’s arch nemesis Kim Kardashian tweeted her thoughts.

“Really, Taylor Swift made Tom famous,” Kardashian said. “I didn’t even know Loki was hot in real life before she dated him.”

With news of the high-profile breakup rippling into the presidential election, Kardashian wasn’t the only commentator.

Republican nominee Donald Trump ridiculed Swift saying, “The only woman I want to be successful is my daughter Ivanka.”

“Crazy, single cat lady! Sad,” Trump concluded.

Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton praised Swift’s determination and career aspirations.

“As a woman who knows a thing or two about ruthless pragmatism, I applaud Swift for prioritizing her career,” Clinton said. “I’d encourage her to encourage her fans to vote for someone who, like Swift, believes in white girl feminism.”

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Quote of the Day “If you’re horrible to me, I’m going to write a song about it, and you won’t like it.”

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Thursday, September 8, 2016 MUSIC

DeGeneres, Spears wreak havoc at L.A. mall for ‘Ellen’ Spears promoting ninth album ‘Glory’

BY ALLIE COBB @alliecobbler Watch out, world. The locals are going rogue.

While filming a segment for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Louisiana natives Ellen DeGeneres and Britney Spears teamed up to terrorize a Los Angeles mall on a celebrity rampage.

The famous duo took to Westfield Fashion Square mall in Los Angeles to flaunt their lavish lifestyles. Spears appeared on the Sept. 7 episode of DeGeneres’ show to promote her new

album, “Glory.”

This is Spears’ ninth studio album, which she has been working on since 2014. Released Aug. 26, the album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Her last No. 1 hit, “Hold It Against Me,” was released in 2011. These days, she has been aggressively promoting herself on various media outlets — “Today,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden” Carpool Karaoke segment.

Spears also performed “Make Me,” a track from “Glory,” at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards after an almost 10-year absence.

In a video teaser released by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” DeGeneres and Spears strut

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around the mall, deciding they can do whatever they want because they’re famous. DeGeneres even encourages Spears to run a stop sign because, “Who cares?”

In the show’s segment, Spears admires a black purse and DeGeneres urges her to take it. DeGeneres then reassures a seemingly nervous employee of Spears’ rights to the purse by saying, “She’s a celebrity; it’s okay.”

Spears and DeGeneres also dine inside the mall. When a fellow shopper begins snapping photos, DeGeneres says she and Spears are being treated like “zoo animals” and then roars at the woman for taking pictures of them.

Justified by their celebrity status, the two add to their shenanigans by demanding a 100 percent discount, going up the down escalators and discouraging young people from attending college.

“We like to start people early to understand what is important in life, and that is money and celebrities,” DeGeneres said in the video segment.

Of course, this is all in good fun. Though known for testing the boundaries, DeGeneres never pushes the envelope. Just outrageous enough, the segment cleverly garners significant attention for Spears and her comeback with “Glory.”

However, this isn’t the first headline the two have made lately. Both DeGeneres and Spears have been standing in support with their home state after the recent flooding.

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Born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana, DeGeneres spread her message of support across various social media platforms, urging her fans and followers to donate through the American Red Cross.

Hailing from Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears also encouraged people to donate through

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Louisiana native Britney Spears [top] promoted her ninth studio album, ‘Glory,’ on television shows like ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ and ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ [bottom].

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the American Red Cross and CrowdRise. She auctioned off her VMAs outfit and a chance to attend the show with her.

Throughout their careers, both celebrities have offered support for their home state.

The latest episode of DeGeneres’ show is no exception.

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tournament in Florida. We’re very excited for him to commit here as a recruit.”

Wagner is sure to face experienced competition in the years to come playing in the Southeastern Conference.

Last season, five SEC teams - Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi State - finished in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Top 25 Rankings.

“I really think age doesn’t matter,” Wagner said. “For me, it’s not important. I have good expectations for the season and I think we’re going to do well. If we keep working hard, I think we’ll do great.”

Brown has high expectations for Wagner and sees him as matured for someone of his age.

“He’s very physical and mature,” Brown said. “He’s bigger than most kids that play tennis, so he has that going for him. He doesn’t get frustrated easily and he keeps himself well-composed.

He’s got a super bright future if he just stays healthy and keeps working hard.”

“The core of it starts with the LSU brand,” Feirman said.

“The primary logo is the LSU letters. It’s placed in the exact same placement as the basketball court because the team utilizes it as reference.”

Sophomore Toni Rodriguez said she believes the new floor will inspire the team to be even more successful.

“It makes me feel like our school is actually looking at us and wanting us to be better,” the outside hitter said.

“It’s nice to say we have a home court.”

The team used the court for

the first time on Sept. 2 in the Tiger Classic Tournament against the University of Connecticut, the University of Virginia and Southern Mississippi. The Tigers fell to all three opposing teams, 0-3, 2-3 and 1-3, respectively.

Flory said she believes the team “over tried” in the tournament because the players felt they had something to prove after the presentation of the new court.

“We carried a heavy weight this weekend, and we have to throw that weight off and just decide we’re going to be great athletes and be the fighting Tigers we know we can be,” she said.

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LSU volleyball competes on new floor in the PMAC on Sept. 3 against Southern Mississippi.

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