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SPORTS

LSU-Florida State matchup rescheduled for Nov. 19 in Baton Rouge, page 3 Men’s basketball team projects new offensive strategy this season, page 11

NEWS Annual security report shows rise in on-campus burglary, vehicle-theft, page 4

ENTERTAINMENT

Self-taught cupcake artist launches local business Cupcakes by Chelsi, page 9

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Friday, October 14, 2016

FOOTBALL

Injury-stricken LSU focusing on Southern Miss.

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LSU sophomore running back Derrius Guice (5) runs the ball during the Tigers’ 42-7 victory against Missouri on Oct. 1 at Tiger Stadium.

BY CHRISTIAN BOUTWELL @CBoutwell_ Since LSU’s last game at Tiger Stadium two weeks ago, the Tigers had an unscripted bye week, a starting defensive back broke his leg and the campus community mourned the death of its sixth live Tiger mascot.

Few things, if any, have been normal.

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said the Tigers (3-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) plan to remember Mike with a decal on their helmets Saturday during their 6:30 p.m. meeting with Southern Miss (4-2, 2-1 Conference USA) at Tiger Stadium.

But LSU, who won its previous game against Missouri, 42-7, returns to a sort of normalcy Saturday, but is expected to be without starters Leonard Fournette, Rickey Jefferson, Will Clapp and Toby Weathersby.

“You always want to play games because you put in all that

hard work all week long,” junior quarterback Danny Etling said.

“We just have to focus on Southern Miss and try to win every game from here on out.”

Fournette is expected to miss his second-straight game with a lingering ankle injury.

Jefferson may miss the remainder of the season with a broken ankle and Clapp (shoulder) and Weathersby’s (ankle) injuries are the reasons LSU retooled its offensive line.

Orgeron confirmed senior Ethan Pocic will start at right tackle, Andy Dodd will fill Pocic’s former role at center and Maea Teuhema bumps to left guard. Right guard Josh Boutte and left tackle K.J. Malone are presumed to man their standard positions.

“We’re going to try that combination, in fact, I know we are,” Orgeron said. “We’re going to do that and if it doesn’t work, we can always go back to the other way. We have several options, but

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LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron looks toward the sidelines on Oct. 1 during the Tigers’ 42-7 victory against Missouri at Tiger Stadium. we’re going to start that way.”

Orgeron added he expects junior safety John Battle, who nearly claimed the starting role from Jefferson when healthy, to make his first career start Saturday.

Will Jefferson, a St. Rose native and Destrehan alumnus, miss the rest of the season?

“I don’t know,” Orgeron said.

“They’re working on some things and stuff like that. He just got a leg whip and broke his leg yesterday. He was doing good for us and it’s unfortunate … He’s going to try to be back. I know that.

“It’s John Battle’s turn.”

From injuries to energy, Orgeron, even during his introductory press conference, promised shortened practices, resulting in healthier, more energy-infused Tiger players.

Jefferson, though, is the only starter to go down in an LSU practice since Orgeron’s interim regime began.

But, the Tigers have had two weeks to prep a revamped lineup

after their impromptu bye week as LSU’s scheduled game against Florida on Oct. 8 was postponed because of Hurricane Matthew.

The Tigers and Gators have rescheduled to play on Nov. 19 and will kickoff no later than 2:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium, the SEC announced Thursday.

Now, Orgeron is pleased and relieved.

“A cloud has been lifted, obviously,” Orgeron said. “There’s some closure to it and now we can move on.”

Orgeron, though, did not inform the team about the rescheduled game in an effort to keep the Tigers’ focus from veering away from Saturday: Southern Miss.

“They’re going to hear about it, but our focus is Southern Miss,” the coach said. “Focus on the focus. You’re going to hear a lot of things, but our focus is on Southern Miss.

“Our focus is on Southern Miss, and we’re going to keep it that way.”

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LSU, Florida rescheduled to play Nov. 19

BY CHRISTIAN BOUTWELL and JOSH THORNTON @CBoutwell_ | @JoshuaThornton

LSU’s offensive line continues to adjust amid a bevy of injuries

BY JOSH THORNTON @JoshuaThornton_ LSU sophomore offensive lineman Maea Teuhema had no certain position can be disconcerting for some, but not Teuhema.

“It’s not weird,” Teuhema said. “Our whole O-line is reclue which position he would start at on Saturday.

Not many of LSU’s linemen have changed throughout the ally close, actually. Whoever’s beside you, you’re comfortable because you’re always around them.” previous two weeks, but LSU coach Ed Orgeron’s The difference between playing tackle and confirmed lineup changes may happen for LSU’s LSU guard is only a matter of space, he said. Playing 6:30 p.m. kickoff against Southern Miss Saturday. vs. tackle requires more “mobility,” whereas being Teuhema has played at three different spots on SOUTHERN MISS. a guard is in the “center” of everything.

LSU’s offensive line — right guard, left guard and Offensive line coach Jeff Grimes has prepped right tackle — because of a slew of injuries to reguKICKOFF: 6:30 p.m. his offensive lineman to learn every position lar starters. Eight offensive linemen have played @ Tiger stadium along the line, Teuhema said. for LSU, and the Tigers have experimented three WATCH: SEC Network When LSU meets Southern Miss, it will trot different starting lineups through five games this season.

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LSU and Florida will reschedule their canceled Oct. 8 meeting to Nov. 19 at Tiger Stadium, the Southeastern Conference announced Thursday afternoon.

A kickoff time has not been decided, but the teams will play before 2:30 p.m., according to a Florida press release.

“We made this decision to play the game in Baton Rouge,” Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley said. “The conference office asked us to find a solution in working with LSU, yet LSU was never a true partner in our discussions. The Southeastern Conference offered some other solutions, and the LSU administration made it clear that they were unwilling to consider other reasonable options.”

LSU and Florida will buyout both of their scheduled opponents — Presbyterian and South Alabama, respectively — and attempt to play each other.

Earlier in the week, LSU athletic Director Joe Alleva said the Tigers would not give up their home game on Nov. 19. As part of the agreement, LSU will travel to Florida for games in 2017 and 2018.

Foley said LSU President

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VOLLEYBALL

Tigers hope to maintain progress, continue win streak

BY JOURDAN RILEY @Jourdanr_TDR Two match victories served as a lifeline for the LSU women’s volleyball team’s confidence, and it’s looking for two more this weekend.

LSU (7-10, 2-4 Southeastern Conference) competes against Florida at 7 p.m. on Friday in the PMAC and contests against South Carolina at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Sophomore defensive specialist Katie Kampen said she’s looking forward to having two home matches.

“We’re on a two-game winning streak, and we’re really excited about that,” Kampen said. “We’ve been making a lot of progress from where we

were earlier this season, and we’re excited to be back home.”

The Tigers won their last two matches against Ole Miss, 3-2, and Georgia, 3-0, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Coach Fran Flory said the team found a groove that helped its confidence, but the Tigers can’t allow their success to alter their performance.

Flory said she and her staff have been trying to get the girls to understand and focus on their own roles so they can flourish as a team.

“This team so much wants to be successful that we’ve kind of been overtrying,” Flory said. “If they’ll just do their jobs they’ll be successful.”

Freshman setter Anna Zwiebel said

the team must be able to execute quickly this weekend.

“Florida is really good,” Zwiebel said. “They’re going to be difficult with their big blocks, but if we get them out of system, we’ll be able to hang with them, and it’ll be a good match.”

The same thing could be said for South Carolina, Zwiebel said.

Florida takes the No. 1 spot in the SEC’s hitting percentage at 33 percent, assists with an average of 13.35 per set and in blocks with 2.91 per set. It also places second in kills, averaging 14.19 per set and places third overall in the SEC. South Carolina places ninth in the SEC, trailing the Tigers. The

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LSU volleyball head coach Fran Flory instructs her team during a timeout on Oct. 2 at the PMAC.

News

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more than Holmes. Holmes’ appeal extends beyond the character and has influenced the personalities and problem-solving abilities of characters in shows like “The Mentalist,” “Psych” and “House.”

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes is truly astonishing, Mecholsky said.

Doyle’s eccentric detective first appeared in serial magazines in 1887. Despite the fact that film studios and television networks struggle to draw viewers, there are three popular film and television versions of Sherlock Holmes drawing fans today, he said.

The reasons for Holmes’ longevity are difficult to pinpoint.

Doyle mastered a new

With October being LGBTQ history month and Tuesday having been National Coming Out Day, the University Recreation Center is making sure all students know they’re welcome to “come in to play.”

Executive Director of University Recreation, Laurie Braden, along with a team of staff members, came up with the “come in to play” initiative to promote the UREC as a safe space for anyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, race or other factors to participate in physical activity.

“As a member of the LGBTQ community, and having worked in higher education and the sport and fitness environment for my whole life … I know the value of physical activity to all people,” Braden said. “I also know that gyms and [recreational] centers can be intimidating spaces for people who feel threatened or insecure in this environment.”

The “come in to play” initiative is part of the UREC’s commitment to inclusivity, Braden said. The inclusivity commitment at the UREC aims to “[create] an inclusive environment through hiring and developing culturally competent staff members and providing programs that support our diverse community and perspectives,” according to the UREC website.

In addition to being committed to inclusivity, the full-time

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Mystery at the MEMORIAL Library opens exhibition exploring the world of Sherlock Holmes

BY KATIE GAGLIANO @katie_gagliano There’s nothing elementary about Hill Memorial Library’s new exhibition, “Investigating Sherlock: Selections from the Russell Mann Sherlock Holmes Research Collection.”

The exhibition explores the world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s crime fiction phenomenon, “Sherlock Holmes,” through a collection of derivative and anthology works inspired by the original canon. The collection was donated by retired University of Louisiana at Lafayette journalism professor Russell Mann, who started building the collection in the ’90s.

Exhibitions coordinator Leah Wood Jewett said the exhibition highlights a breadth of non-ca-

nonical works, including graphic novels, figurines, modern pastiche versions and conference materials.

Selections include enlarged reproductions of the original Sherlock Holmes illustrations

by Sidney Paget and exploratory works such as “Sherlock Holmes: Rare-Book Collector” by Madeleine Stern, which constructs Holmes’ personal library from references in the original canon, Jewett said.

Residential colleges faculty tutor Kristopher Mecholsky, whose research focuses on crime fiction, said adaptations allow fans to explore nuances of the original canon and bring their own imaginings to life. Each adaptation adds a new layer to our understanding of Holmes, he said.

CRIME

Jewett said the Holmes exhibition is a great opportunity for students to delve into the library’s resources because of Holmes’ broad pop culture appeal.

Holmes is the inspiration for a variety of fictional figures, and fans of popular crime dramas can credit Holmes as the inspiration for many of their favorite characters. Exploring the history of Holmes is important for understanding culture today, she said.

“We don’t live in a vacuum,” Jewett said. “I think it’s a mistake not to look at past accomplishments, and if you want to fully understand something, you need to look at it over the long view.”

Mecholsky said no literary figure has been adapted on film

On-campus burglary, vehicle theft rise in annual security report

BY WILLIAM TAYLOR POTTER @wmtaylorpotter Motor vehicle theft, burglary and arrests for drug laws on campus have increased significantly in 2015, according to the 2016 Annual Security and Fire Report.

The report, which the University sends out annually in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, shows the number of reported crimes in a variety of categories over the last three years.

The Clery Center for Security on Campus, a non-profit organization which aims to make college campuses safer, summarized the act as “a consumer protection law passed in 1990, [which] requires all colleges and universities who receive federal funding to share information about crime on campus and their efforts to improve campus safety as well as inform the public of crime in or around campus.”

According to the report, burglary increased from 53 reported cases in 2014 to 70 in 2015.

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Friday, October 14, 2016 UREC, from page 4 UREC staff must also undergo the University’s Safe Space Training. According to the UREC website, “this training familiarizes individuals with the LGBTQ population, how to be an ally and how to create a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ to participate.”

“Three or four years back, we joined a video movement called the ‘You Can Play Project,’” Braden said. “We did a video, and it’s basically if you can play, you can play no matter your race, your gender, your religion, your creed, your ethnicity, your identity [or] your sexuality. If you can play, you can play.”

Patrick Burke, director of the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety, Brian Kitts and Glen Witman founded the “You Can Play Project” in 2012. Burke’s brother died in a car accident

CRIME, from page 4 The difference between 2013 and 2014 was minor, only increasing from 51 cases in 2014.

The majority of the on-campus burglaries in 2015 occurred in residential facilities. No burglaries were reported from noncampus or public property.

Motor vehicle theft did not change between 2013 and 2014, remaining at six cases. That number grew to 27 reported instances for 2015, with only one

a few months after coming out in 2009, and the “You Can Play Project” was founded in his honor. The project “works to ensure safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including [LGBTQ] athletes, coaches and fans,” according to its mission statement.

The “You Can Play Project” has partnered with many organizations, including the National Hockey League, National Football League, Canadian Football League, Canadian Women’s Hockey League, Major League Soccer, World Wrestling Entertainment, America East Conference, Colorado High School Activities Association and the Canadian Olympic Committee.

“This just isn’t an October and an Oct. 11 thing,” Braden said. “We want to impart to students, all students, that we’re here to help them succeed, and our role in that is through physical activity and being better learners in the classroom.” report stemming from a noncampus location.

On-campus arrests for drug laws more than doubled between 2014 and 2015, jumping from 56 to 122. In 2013, there were 47 on-campus arrests for drug laws.

Arrests for liquor laws and weapons laws also grew in 2015, though not by as large of a margin. Between 2014 and 2015, oncampus liquor law arrests went from 167 to 175 reported cases.

In 2014, there were no on-cam-

HOLMES, from page 4 approach to the crime drama, bringing in modern scientific concepts and processes of deduction at a time when science fiction was just beginning to emerge as a distinct genre. Holmes’ confidence in his intelligence and mastery of modern advancements in science and technology was, and still is, attractive to fans, Mecholsky said.

“Some of the locked room mysteries that came out right around the time that he was

writing relied a lot on coincidence, chance and luck, and Holmes was one of the first characters where chance and luck had little to do with it,” Mecholsky said. “It was his astounding knowledge that he brought that really resonated with people.”

Fans also like Holmes because of his blunt honesty, Mecholsky said. Holmes was an unlikeable and unapproachable figure, but fans still flock to him because he didn’t care. Holmes’ focus was on solving the mystery, not pleasing others, Mecholsky said.

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The Hill Memorial Library now features an exhibit with various memorabilia from fictional character, Sherlock Holmes. pus weapons law arrests, though there were nine in 2015.

Reported cases of stalking also rose in 2015, climbing up to 16. There were nine cases in 2014, a decrease from the 15 in 2013.

Two other criminal offense categories increased from 2014 to 2015 – non-forcible sex offenses and domestic violence. There were two cases of non-forcible sex offenses on campus in 2015, compared to only one in 2014.

Nine cases of domestic violence

were reported on campus in 2015, a small increase from the seven in 2014. There were no reported cases of either crime on campus in 2013.

Four categories saw slight decreases between 2014 and 2015 – forcible sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault and dating violence. The number of reported arson crimes stayed at one case between 2014 and 2015, and there have been no reported cases of murder, non-negligent manslaughter or negligent man-

slaughter.

The University’s report and a broadcast email highlighted several of its safety programs, including the LSU Shield app, Campus Transit and call boxes.

“The safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is LSU’s top priority, and campus safety is a shared responsibility,” the email said. “We urge the campus community to be vigilant and report anything of concern to LSU Police in a timely manner.”

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page 6 STREAK, from page 3 Gamecocks are fourth in hitting percentage (27) and in blocks, averaging 2.63 per set. They hold the No. 11 spot for assists and kills with 11.69 and 12.69 per set, respectively.

LSU places second in digs with 15 per set but is 12th in assists and kills with 11.28 assists per set and 12.22 kills per set.

LSU is eighth overall in the SEC. Flory said sophomore middle blocker Olivia Beyer has made a big difference in the team’s performance. She said Beyer’s “pas-

FLORIDA, from page 3 F. King Alexander was on conference calls throughout the week between Foley and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “It became apparent that it was going to be a difficult negotiation,� Foley said.

LSU was able to keep its open date before Alabama, but will close out the season playing five-straight SEC games.

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said he heard the news around 4 p.m., a few minutes before practice, but withheld the information from the team. “I think it’s going to be fun,�

Orgeron said. “It’s going to be an exciting night in Tiger

sion and drive� is an example for the rest of the team because “she [holds] herself to higher level of accountability.�

Flory has tried different approaches to prepare her team and found that the more she pushed, the less progress they made. “As a coach, you’re supposed to find how and what your team responds to,� Flory said. “Last year this was a team that if you pushed hard, we got a great response out of them. This year — for whatever reason — that’s not the mentality of this group.�

Stadium ... There has been a lot of stuff said back and forth, so it just puts the rivalry a little bit higher.�

Tickets bought from LSU’s originally scheduled matchup on Oct. 8 will be valid on Nov. 19. Prices for game tickets have not been announced. Parking passes and tickets that were originally purchased for LSU’s game against South Alabama will be valid. “It was important for us to come to a resolution,� Sankey said in a statement. “As I have repeatedly said, this game needed to be played. In the end, I want to give credit to the University of Florida for making concessions to move this year’s game to Baton Rouge.�

OFFENSIVE LINE, from page 3 out its fourth different starting lineup this season.

Junior Andy Dodd will start at center because of LSU’s reshuffling after injuries to sophomore offensive guard Will Clapp (shoulder) and sophomore right tackle Toby Weathersby (ankle) will likely leave these players out for a while,� according to Orgeron.

The last time senior center Ethan Pocic started a game at tackle was in high school, but he said he doesn’t have a problem with playing right tackle on Saturday. “I like it,� Pocic said. “It helps you get more rounded as a player. We just have a lot of injuries right now ... Andy’s a great player, so if something

happens and they need to bring Andy in, I’m more than fine doing that.�

After standing and watching from the sideline the past three years, Dodd said he feels prepared to fill Pocic’s shoes.

The Lindale, Georgia, native, who is “good friends� with Pocic, was in line to start last week, but his first start was put on hold because of the Florida game’s postponement. “It’s disappointing,� Dodd said. “But that was a natural disaster. All we can do is prepare to play. Hopefully we can move on this week.�

A noteable difference for the LSU huddle is that Dodd said he might not be as loud as Pocic. When Dodd first arrived at LSU, he said it took him some time to open up and become

more vocal.

Even with a lack of game experience together, Dodd doesn’t feel any added pressure for this weekend. “I think they all trust me, so I don’t feel any extra pressure,�

Dodd said. “They know I know what I’m doing. We’re all on the same page.�

Sophomore offensive guard Garrett Brumfield said he has been practicing at both guard positions and was seen rotating back and forth with the firstteam offense during open practice.

Despite the restructuring of the offensive line, their goal is simply to play physically. “At the end of the day it’s football — we’re trying to come off the ball on the line of scrimmage,� Brumfield said.

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Wrongful execution proves death penalty unethical LYNNE YOU A HAND LYNNE BUNCH @lynnebunch11 Growing up in a conservative household, I was always prodeath penalty. In our house, it was always said that criminals deserved to be punished, and if they did something bad enough, they deserved to die.

As I grew to become my own person, my conservative beliefs changed. But even though my mind changed on practically every political opinion, I still questioned my stance on the death penalty.

It took a long time to resolve

my thoughts, but I eventually came to the conclusion that I did not believe in enforcing a death penalty. However, my moral opposition to execution was nearly irrelevant when coming to my own opinion.

According to a study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, at least 4.1 percent of all people sentenced to die are innocent. I cannot support the death penalty because I can’t support killing even one innocent person.

I understand the want for vengeance when someone does something inhumane, but killing an innocent person makes the law unworthy.

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of the death penalty in solitary confinement without the chance of parole, a lot of issues would be solved. It takes away any quality of life and it is a lot easier to reverse than death.

Eliminating capital punishment would not only save innocent lives, but also save taxpayers’ money.

It is a lot cheaper to send a person away with life in prison than it is to execute them. When a prosecutor seeks the death penalty, the time in court is longer and more costly.

In Idaho, the State Appellate Public Defenders office spent almost 8,000 hours per capital defendant compared to about 180 hours per non-death

penalty defendant.

In New York, death penalty cases cost a projected $1.8 million for the trial and initial appeal. In Kansas, housing prisoners on death row costs more than twice what it costs to house other prisoners.

Though it isn’t my biggest argument against the death penalty, I still question the morality of capital punishment. Part of me wants to see people pay for their crimes when they are especially inhumane, but I feel uncomfortable knowing the government holds the power to take a person’s life.

I wish I could say all we need to do is make it harder for someone to be sentenced to death, but there will always be a chance

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of mistakes.

Prosecutors will always convict innocent people. It’s within human error, and people’s internal biases can always affect a trial’s outcome.

I don’t judge those who are pro-death penalty, but I believe supporting it means supporting the execution of some innocent people. We must ensure that no person is executed at the hands of the government because the search for justice should not overshadow what is really at risk — the life and liberty of the innocent.

Lynne Bunch is an 18-year-old mass communication freshman from Terrytown, Louisiana.

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Friday, October 14, 2016 FOOD AND DRINK

Baton Rouge native Flowers creates Cupcakes by Chelsi

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herself all the recipes for cupcake success, from baking time to tasteful flavor duos.

As the holiday season ap“I was able to do a lot of things proaches, Baton Rouge native I thought I couldn’t,” Flowers Chelsi Flowers prepares a full said. “But I gave it a try, and it kitchen’s worth of sweet treats all came out nice.” for parties and other events.

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‘If it is your passion, do it.’

customers, Flowers prides herself on her attention to details and neatness.

“Whenever I’m decorating, I’m very focused,” Flowers said.

Flowers experienced her first difficult order when she was faced with the task of creating a three-dimensional Air Jordan sneaker. Aside from the large amount of fondant cutouts needed to incorporate into the sneaker design, shaping the cake troubled Flowers the most.

“I had to be aware of both sides being a mirror image, which was difficult for my first three-dimensional cake,” Flowers said.

Flowers can now add “triumph” to a list of cake skills she masters.

Using passion as her fuel for everyday growth, Flowers said she hopes to someday open her own bakery, so she constantly rebrands herself. In the near future, she hopes to expand Cupcakes by Chelsi to a global market.

“If it is your passion, do it,” Flowers said. “You’ll stumble but it takes practice. You’ll be sure to get it.”

photos by RYAN MCCARBLE / The Daily Reveille

Chelsi Flowers is a local cupcake artist who owns and operates Cupcakes by Chelsi.

MUSIC

LSU alum balances school, job and successful rap career

have stuff to do,” Awad said.

“You have to be hungry to work and accomplish your goal.”

Even though Awad works hard Managing school, multiple jobs and a music career, recent to promote his music, 2k Thomas, University alumnus Kareem cinematographer and director of Awad proves that he has what it Awad’s new music video, said he has remained humble. takes to be the next superstar.

2K Thomas said what he adAwad began rapping his senior year of high school and has mires most about Awad is his since performed for several lo- work ethic and his passion. “[Awad] is one of those guys cal events, including the University’s Back to School Concert in that takes it a step further and tries to see how people will react 2014. to and enjoy his music,” Awad, who he said. was born and ‘You have to be Some of Awad’s bigraised in Baton Rouge, hungry to work and gest musical inspirations include hip-hop artist said that his accomplish your Drake, Kanye West and Egyptian Lil Wayne. backg rou nd goal.’

Business adminisgives him an tration junior Markcus edge over the KAREEM AWAD Brumfield, who sings on competition. rapper some of Awad’s songs, “ W h e n said Awad is persisyou see tent and honest with his someone you wouldn’t expect to be a rapper music.

“He knows how to take the rapping, they immediately catch your attention,” he said. “I can’t tribulations in his life and turn look the way I look and make [them] into a great song,” he said.

Awad said he believes rap is bad music.”

However, Awad said that his progressive and builds off of hisheritage is only a small part of tory, which is why he often samples songs from different artists. why he is successful.

2K Thomas said Awad’s pasAwad said he started his musical career because he wanted sion can be heard in his music.

“Every time I talk to him, he’s something he could be proud of.

“It made me feel a sense of coming up with something new,” Thomas said. accomplishment,” he said.

Awad has one mixtape called Awad managed to focus on his music, school and multiple jobs “Mind Games” on Datpiff and simultaneously and attributes hundreds of music streams on his success in all three facets to SoundCloud.

Awad said he believes he his intense focus.

“Life is boring when I don’t has a good fan base for a local

BY RAYKAEL MORRIS @Raykael_Morris

artist. His music video for the song “Stop, Drop, and Roll” has over 10,000 views on Youtube.

Awad said his goal is to use

his voice to the best of his ability and make a change in his community.

“I want people to take away

something from my music and let it impact their lives,” he said.

“I want my fans to know that I survived and they can too.”

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Friday, October 14, 2016 MEN’S BASKETBALL

Offense to feature increased ball movement, scoring opportunities

BY JACOB HAMILTON @jac0b_hamilt0n Scoring was second nature for Johnny Jones’ LSU basketball team during its 2015-16 campaign.

The Tigers ranked second in the Southeastern Conference in scoring with 78.8 points per game, trailing only Kentucky by less than a point.

But scoring leader Ben Simmons was Philadelphia’s No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, three-point marksman Keith Hornsby has joined the Mavericks and Tim Quarterman belongs to the Trail Blazers organization.

Void of three NBA talents and four of its top six scorers, Jones projects a different offensive strategy after the ball tended to stick and cause empty possessions at times last season.

This season, his offense stretches the floor and stresses keeping the ball on the move.

Jones said he expects assists and field goal percentage will rise as a result.

“We’ll look for different scoring opportunities,” Jones said. “Our key is going to be guys understanding how to play together, hitting open guys, sharing the basketball ...

Being a balanced scoring team certainly will help against our opponents because I think it makes us much tougher to scout against when you play that way.”

Junior college transfer Duop Reath allows the Tigers to stretch the floor on offense better than they did last season, Jones said.

With 7-foot-2 wingspan, Reath spotlights as a rim protector at power forward or center and can step out to make mid-range jumpers and threes.

He scored 14.6 points per game during his sophomore campaign at Lee College while converting 61 percent of his attempts.

Junior forward Craig Victor, an 11.5 point per game scorer, said he also worked on his three-point shot during the offseason after making just one last season.

“That’s a part of my game,” Reath said. “Shooting, I’m pretty comfortable with it. It’s something I’ve always had, just in JUCO I developed it a little bit more.”

Without the big men clogging the lane, sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney will have free reign to attack the basket. In fact, junior forward Aaron Epps said he expects Blakeney, who averaged 18.6 points in the last 11 contests last season, to be one of the most prolific scorers in the country.

But Epps added that Blakeney is an unselfish player who will kick the ball out to open shooters when the defense

RYAN MCCARBLE / The Daily Reveille

LSU junior guard Jalyn Patterson (left) and LSU junior forward Duop Reath (right) talk to reporters on Wednesday in the LSU basketball Practice Facility. collapses on his drive.

Jones said sophomore guard Brandon Sampson is an added dimension alongside Blakeney with his ability to score in multiple facets, including in the open floor attacking the basket and shooting from behind the arc.

“Those guys did a good job last year, but this year there’s going to be more movement,” Blakeney said. “You got a lot of guys who can shoot the ball, space the floor and bigs who can finish at the rim. Just more movement in the offense.”

The Tigers project an uptick in three pointers made after converting the 13th-most threes in the SEC last year with 6.2 per game, despite attempting the ninth most.

With junior guard Jalyn Patterson running point, LSU’s entire starting lineup is more than capable of knocking down threes. Patterson made 44 threes during his freshman year but was limited last year with a lingering knee injury and his production dropped to 30.

“We have a lot of good shooters,” Blakeney said.

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