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bridging the divide

Honors College dean plans lecture series

BY NATALIE ANDERSON @natalie_mechell

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Sharon Weston Broome talks race relations, community unification during keynote address

BY LAUREN HEFFKER @laurheffker

Bridging divides has arguably been at the heart of Baton Rouge policy and outreach for much of the past year.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome stressed the necessity of repairing relationships along racial boundaries between citizens in her keynote address at the annual John Breaux Symposium, hosted by the Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs and the Manship School of Mass Communication.

The two-day symposium focuses on the intersection between public policy and race

relations and highlights faculty research and student-driven projects.

The mayor-president discussed the disparity in how North and South Baton Rouge are often perceived, with North Baton Rouge, which is predominantly people of color, stereotypically seen as unworthy of development, underprivileged and under resourced, she said.

“As a longtime resident and public servant of Baton Rouge, I saw and still see greatness

see BROOME, page 8

After a successful inaugural lecture given by national political commentator and University alumnus James Carville on April 4, both Carville and Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College Dean Jonathan Earle have proposed establishing an official historical lecture series.

Earle said the series will allow the opportunity to highlight work by scholars aimed at larger audiences. “[It will] enhance LSU’s position in the community with this lecture series and to have the about history,” Earle said.

“I love filling up our Grand Salon with people from every walk of life.”

He said the two have discussed establishing the lecture series in honor of former American historian professor T. Harry Williams, who taught at the University from 1941 to 1979. Additionally, Williams was an author of many works,

see LECTURE, page 8 ART

LSU MoA expands collection with photography exhibit

BY KATIE GAGLIANO @katie_gagliano A new photography exhibition at the LSU Museum of Art is helping propel the museum’s permanent collection into the 21st century.

“Exploring Photography: Works from the Permanent Collection” celebrates the diversity of photographic techniques and the possibilities photography brings to the public’s experience of the museum. LSU Museum of Art Executive Director

Daniel Stetson said the exhibit also celebrates the growth of the photography collection, which has doubled since spring 2016.

Stetson said a significant donation from The Museum Project, a consortium of artists led by Robert von Sternberg and Darryl Curran, resulted in donations from 13 artists, ranging from two or four pieces to as many as 10 per person. The gift added considerable range to the collection’s large groupings of

The LSU Museum of Art grows its photography collection and opens a new photography exhibition on April 15.

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UREC’s Adventure Education brings students to Appalachians on spring break trip

BY KATHERINE ROBERTS @krobe844

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he UREC’s Adventure Education took students on a trip of a lifetime as they experienced whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, paddleboarding and rock climbing on a seven-day spring break trip in the Southern Appalachians around Chattanooga and northern Georgia.

Adventure Education assistant director Riley Kurtts, who organized and executed the itinerary for the trip, said the group spent the first night at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama. The next day they proceeded to Chattanooga where they rock climbed, paddle boarded on Parksville Lake, whitewater rafted the Ocoee River, explored downtown Chattanooga and the riverfront and hiked Point Park on Lookout Mountain. The group then spent the rest of the

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Dill awarded Distinguished Teaching Award

BY TREY COUVILLION @trey_couv If you were to ask freshman University students who their favorite teacher is, you would probably get a large array of answers. But one name that you would most likely hear more often than not is Manship School of Mass Communication instructor Roxanne Dill.

Dill was awarded the George H. Deer Distinguished Teaching Award during the University College’s annual “Celebration of Excellence” spring awards program. The purpose of the award, according to a news release, is to recognize outstanding teaching at the freshman level at the University.

To mass communication freshman Amie Martinez, who took Dill’s MC 2010 media writing class in the fall, it’s no surprise Dill was honored with the award.

“I loved Ms. Dill’s class,” Martinez said. “Honestly, the class itself, media writing, was not my favorite topic … but Ms. Dill made it so much more fun.”

Dill has served as a full-time professor for the Manship School since 2008. Before her time in the classroom, she worked as a reporter and managing editor in the newspaper industry. For her, winning this distinguished award is

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LGBTQ

University alumnus creates Baton Rouge’s first LGBTQ magazine

BY HANNAH VENERELLA @hannahvenerella A product of a strong creative force constantly developing in Baton Rouge, Leur Magazine is the first LGBTQ arts and culture magazine to hit Louisiana.

The idea for Leur Magazine was created by 24-year-old University alumnus and former photographer for The Daily Reveille Charles Champagne while he was working as a production intern at Country Roads Magazine.

The name of the bi-annual magazine is French for “their.”

“It is not my magazine or your magazine, but their magazine — ‘their’ being an inclusive term for everyone,” Champagne said.

The magazine’s first issue launched in August 2016 with the second issue debuting in February 2017. The third issue is set to come out in August 2017 with a focus on queer people of color in the South.

“The magazine is all about capturing love and self-expression and self-identity,” Champagne said as he flipped through the pink color-themed pages of issue one. “For the longest time, I wanted to cater to straight people on the chance they would read it, but my boyfriend helped me realize that that’s all they have to do — read it.”

Each page is filled with culture, artwork or text from LGBTQ community members and supporters, including gender-neutral fashion designer Les Patin and painter James

Kane. Leur’s Facebook is focused primarily on promoting sexuality education.

“We like to promote a healthy sexuality confidence because it’s always back to the sexual acts of gay people. It’s never about men loving other men,” Champagne said. “One of the reasons why I started the magazine was to allow me to learn and help me grow. I’ve had a lot of reality checks through recognizing my privilege as a gay, white cisgender man.”

Champagne begins each issue on a blank slate in InDesign after he’s carefully sifted through his email submissions.

After figuring out what content flows well together and designing it page by page, he

see LEUR MAGAZINE, page 6

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University alumnus Charles Champagne created Leur Magazine, the first LGBTQ arts and culture magazine based in Baton Rouge.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

TECHNOLOGY

Media experts discuss fake news at Faked Out News Panel

BY NATALIE ANDERSON @natalie_mechell

Since its beginning prevalence in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, fake news has been an often misunderstood, controversial and difficult issue to tackle.

The University’s Manship School of Mass Communication, Geaux Vote LSU and the Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs hosted a panel with media experts to discuss the issue of fake news on April 17 in the Holliday Forum.

Len Apcar, Wendell Gray Switzer Jr. Endowed Chair in Media Literacy and former New York Times senior editor, moderated the event.

He said the term “fake news” has been difficult to define and has been misappropriated, misapplied and misunderstood. Contrary to what many people believe, Apcar said fake news includes inaccurate stories published strictly for profit.

The first panelist, Cameron Harris, made a fake story titled “BREAKING: Tens of thousands of fraudulent Clinton votes found in Ohio warehouse” in 2015. He made over $20,000 for about 20 hours of work and was featured in the New York Times.

Harris said he wanted to be

part of the discussion and use his story to help others better understand what fake news is and help solve the issue.

Through research, he has found as Americans polarize more and more politically, Americans’ opinion gaps narrow. “[Social media and fake news] has a lot to do with something I’ve come to call ‘political tribalism,’ where it’s natural human tendency to want to identify with a group that’s like yourself,” Harris said. “We do it all the time. But increasingly in recent years, we’ve started identifying by political affiliation more and more.”

Another panelist, Lance Porter, professor and director of the Social Media Analysis and Creation Lab, said social media influences how people get their news content. He explained the concept of a “filter bubble” as the tendency for people to follow people like themselves and interact with stories they agree with. As a result, both fake news and real news stories begin to look the same on a news feed.

He said a person spends two hours a day using social media on average, and teenagers spend an average of nine hours per day on social media.

“Most people are accessing

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Several panelists speak during the Fake News forum April 17 in the Reilly Center. content through the apps, and that’s a whole different thing than sitting down and deliberately looking for something,” Porter said.

He said fake news was a natural evolution, and social media algorithms exacerbate the issue.

Fake news is designed to fool the brain, and consumers will naturally evaluate accuracy when they see multiple sources share that same content, he said.

“The more outrageous and farther from the truth, the more it gets shared,” Porter said.

Aaron Sharockman, the fourth panelist, is the executive director at PolitiFact. He said the site has specialized in fact-checking politicians and pundits since 2007.

Sharockman said PolitiFact is attempting to address the issue of fake news, along with other organizations including FactCheck. org, Snopes, Associated Press and ABC News. Additionally, he said PolitiFact reached out to Facebook to help address the issue because Facebook plays an important role in the sharing of fake news.

“I think [journalists] have a shared responsibility to boost credible, valuable, objective information,” Sharockman said.

“The growth of fake news and the in-fighting among journalists themselves has created a situation where a lot of people don’t trust [journalists]. And frankly, I can see why.”

He said getting to the financial aspect of fake news will help because the intent of fake news is profit.

Sydney Smith is the managing editor and senior reporter at iMediaEthics and served as another panelist. iMediaEthics is a not-for-profit, non-partisan “watch dog” that looks into anything regarding media ethics, Smith said.

Smith said the issue with having less editorial oversight due to financial cuts to outlets means fake news spreads even faster. She said while the media is supposed to be the “gate-keepers” in politics, the media is not being watched themselves.

All the panelists agreed awareness and proper education about fake news is essential in addressing and eventually solving the issue. Additionally, the panelists encouraged promoting diversity and the willingness to research accuracy in consumed content.

“Read everything,” Harris said. “Things you don’t like, things you do like. See what people are saying. Try to filter through it all.

Find out what you believe.”

The University’s Geaux Vote organization has created the website detectfakenews.com for information on detecting fake news.

CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS

Non-student with bike theft history arrested with pliers, bolt cutters LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said a 44-year-old non-student with a history of stealing bikes on campus was arrested with burglary tools near Cypress Hall.

LSUPD observed a suspicious man near Cypress Hall on April 5

around 5 p.m., according to Scott.

When officers made contact with the man, he provided false identification. He was also found to be in possession of pliers and bolt cutters.

The man was identified as non-student Joseph Cooks of Ba-

ton Rouge. Cooks was arrested for possession of burglary tools, issued a misdemeanor summons and then released.

Cooks has previous arrests for bicycle theft on campus, including an incident with the LSUPD bait bicycle in 2015.

Two non-students arrested after movie prop money scam Two non-students were arrested after they scammed a victim into exchanging real money for movie prop money, Scott said.

LSUPD responded to the Indian Mounds for a theft complaint on March 27 at 8:50 p.m., according to Scott.

The victim told officers two men approached him at the

Student Union and asked to exchange change for a one hundred dollar bill, according to Scott.

The victim agreed, but after doing so, he realized the one hundred dollar bill was marked as a “movie prop,” Scott said.

As a result of the investigation, Colon Neely, 20, of Baton Rouge and Tre Fletcher, 22, of Baton

Rouge were identified as suspects.

Arrest warrants were then issued for both men, according to Scott.

Then, on April 18, Neely and Fletcher were arrested by LSUPD for theft, monetary instrument abuse and criminal conspiracy.

They were both booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charges.

Non-student arrested with stolen key from School of Music

A 22-year-old non-student was arrested for stealing a key from the University School of Music building, Scott said.

LSUPD responded to the

School of Music for a theft on April 12 around 5 p.m., according to Scott.

Officers made contact with Gerrin Celestine of Baton Rouge, who allegedly stole a key from the

interior of the facility.

Celestine admitted to having stolen the key, according to Scott.

As a result, Celestine was issued a misdemeanor summons for theft and then released.

Student arrested for throwing bottles

An 18-year-old University student was arrested for throwing glass bottles at Acadian Hall, Scott said.

LSUPD responded to Acadian Hall for a complaint that someone was throwing glass bottles at the building on April

12 around 3 p.m., according to Scott.

As a result, University student Christian Allen was arrested for criminal mischief. Allen was issued a misdemeanor summons and then released.

Non-student arrested for writing fake check A 24-year-old non-student was arrested for writing a fraudulent LSU check, Scott said.

LSUPD received a complaint from the University’s Accounting Services on June 24, 2016, regarding fraudulent LSU checks.

Through the investigation, it was found that one of the checks was cashed in Zachary

by Shereba Williams of Baton Rouge, Scott said.

An arrest warrant was issued for Williams. Then, on April 10, Williams was arrested in West Baton Rouge for DWI, according to Scott.

A hold was placed on Williams, and on April 13, she was released and rearrested by LSUPD. Williams was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned arrest warrant.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017 STUDENT LIFE

Students give opinions on revamped LSU app for campus life

BY EVAN SAACKS @evansaacks Students have had the opportunity to use the new LSU app for almost a month now after it was updated for the first time in of the nearly four years.

While not all feedback was positive, many students are happy to have such an improvement over the app’s previous iterations.

The app’s redesign was a joint effort by Student Government, the computer science department, the University’s Division of Strategic Communications and Modo Labs.

One notable change is the new “Persona” feature. The app now has features for students, faculty, alumni and anyone else on campus.

The app’s most popular features are campus maps, access to Moodle and Tiger Card balances, the ability to schedule appointments with counselors and easy access to information from the Student Health Center. The number of accessible features on the app was the biggest thing engineering freshman Tommy Naka praised.

“Everything [a student] needs is on here,” Naka said.

“It’s very nice to have Moodle,

Tiger Card and myLSU all inside without having to keep tabs open in my browser app.”

With a 2,000 acre campus, finding ways to quickly navigate the University is something every student must learn to master. The new app includes an interactive transportation feature that shows bus routes with real-time stops as well as quick access to Uber on campus. Coastal and environmental science freshman Griffin Fell said the app is extremely helpful for students who commute to campus.

“The transportation is extremely useful for students [who] don’t have a car,” Fell said. “[Students] now have three options for a ride if they need it.”

A map is also extremely important for students to use on a large campus. A new map developed by CampusBird was part of the plan for the app, but it will not be released until the summer when phase two of the app is unveiled.

The clunkiness of the current map was something students criticized.

“The map is useful, but highlighted zones cover street and building names, which is kind of annoying,” Naka said.

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The LSU app was updated about one month ago for the first time in four years.

The app was popular among new students in the past simply because of the map feature, but now the app will capitalize on that demographic even more. The new app includes a New Student Resources tab with information such as

a Terms page for common college lingo freshmen might not understand, Important Places that students will need to be familiar with and Tips From Previous Freshmen, which provides helpful tips for being a University student.

In addition to map upgrades, phase two of the app will include access to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, scantron availability, dining hall information and special access to football tickets and parking passes.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017 ADVENTURE, from page 3

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The UREC's Adventure Education traveled the Appalachian Trail in Tennessee and northern Georgia during spring break as a way to get students outdoors.

DILL, from page 3 “truly a blessing,” she said.

“It’s quite an honor, because there are so many amazing teachers on campus,” Dill said. “It’s a blessing to work in this place. So to be nominated by the school and to get the award is really an honor. It’s quite humbling.”

Dill is well-known for her personable teaching style and is always looks for ways to keep students actively engaged in learning. While she knows the material covered in her class isn’t always exciting, learning the foundations of writing is essential to being a successful writer.

But Dill doesn’t let the weight

of so-called boring grammar exercises bog her students down, Martinez said. Dill’s charismatic and energetic style of teaching helps students become acclimated to the Manship School and the University in general.

“She’s just such a personable woman, and genuinely cared about all of us, which made us all feel like we were really part of the Manship School,” Martinez said. “Especially me being a freshman and that being one of my first classes of my whole college career.”

One way Dill is able to connect with her students, she said, is by understanding the unique situations that most students are put in during their

time backpacking through the Appalachian Trail in Tennessee and northern Georgia.

Kurtts said Adventure Education organizes trips like this to allow students to explore more natural areas than what is found in Louisiana.

“Part of Adventure Education’s goal is to get students outdoors and experiencing new places and spring break is a good time to travel a little further away from Louisiana and see some beauty in the Southeast.”

While many of the participants experienced something new, Kurtts said it was not the nature but the people on the trip who made the experience worthwhile.

“One of my favorite memories was the people,” Kurtts said. “The diversity of the group really made for some interesting conversations and perspectives and there was never a dull moment. Everybody was excited to put their best foot freshman year of college. She said everyone goes through trials and tribulations, and she wants to let students know they are capable of making it through that transition.

“I think that a lot of our students come to school and … they have some challenges … that nobody really knows about,” Dill said. “And I don’t think they realize just how brave they are and the things that they have to overcome to succeed.”

Dill’s talents don’t just end in the classroom, however. In addition to overseeing all of the Manship School’s media writing courses and teaching courses every semester, Dill serves as the faculty head of the college's journalism

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forward and have a good time and try a lot of new things for most of the people.”

Like Kurtts, Arman BarekatiGoudarzi, an engineering Ph.D. student, said along with the new experience of whitewater rafting, the people were his favorite memory from the trip.

“What caught my attention was the people,” Barekati-Goudarzi said. “Each person had a very interesting and unique personality, and getting to know these people was a whole new memory for me.”

Petroleum engineering junior Will Wynne, who was one of the student leaders on the trip, said most of the people on the trip did not know each other at first, and many of them had never camped before. Despite this, Wynne said the group still had a positive experience. His favorite part of the trip was the whitewater rafting.

“That was new to me, and it was new to pretty much everyone

on the trip, so it was fun to see everyone’s reaction to it,” Wynne said. “It’s pretty scary honestly.”

He said he would recommend any student to go on the UREC spring break trip.

“I’m shocked that more people don’t take advantage of it,” Wynne said. “I’ve done a lot of outdoor trips, but what we did was the adventure of a lifetime.

If you were to go anywhere other than the UREC to outfit that trip, you would pay well over a thousand dollars, so it’s a great deal, a great experience and a great way to challenge yourself and do new things.”

Barekati-Goudarzi said not only was the trip inexpensive, but the leaders on the trip did not waste any time on the trip.

“This trip was very cheap, and these [leaders] know what they are doing,” Barekati-Goudarzi said.

“It’s the most efficient way of getting to see different places and going outdoors and doing it in the cheapest way.”

concentration. When she’s not busy with all of those responsibilities, Dill can be found planning various events such as resume and branding workshops as the rector for the Mass Communication Residential College.

Dill said working at the University as an instructor is almost a dream come true, and she feels grateful for it every day.

“I just think it’s a blessing.

I can’t believe I get to do this every day, and they pay me to do it,” Dill said. “If I were independently wealthy, I would still want to do this. It’s a lot

of work, but it’s so much fun watching the light bulb go off when a student finally figures out what they need to do to write well.”

Along with the Distinguished Teaching Award, Dill has received the Tiger Athletic Foundation Teaching Award, Manship School of Mass Communication twice (2010, 2014), the Association of Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication in 2012 and many others.

She was also nominated for the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2011.

Manship School instructor Roxanne Dill accepts the George H. Deer Distinguished Teaching Award on March 23 during the University College’s annual spring awards program.

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LEUR MAGAZINE, from page 3 sends a proof to the artist to get approval and lastly exports, uploads and orders his print editions.

Each magazine is thoughtfully wrapped in colored cellophane paper, layered with a postcard and thank you card, put into a cardboard and mailed to the customer. A one-year digital subscription is $20 while a one-year print subscription is $50.

Originally the project had three parts: Leur Magazine, Leur Louisiane, an online blog focused on Louisiana that now consists of the “community board” and “grid” on Leur’s website, and Leur Maison, a gallery space and safe haven for youth to relax, collaborate with other artists or to look at art.

Leur Maison is the end

goal and it would be used as a resource for the younger community to be themselves and to continue expressing themselves through art, Champagne said.

Leur’s first issue won two awards at the American Advertising Federation Baton Rouge ADDY awards in March: the Mosaic Award, which recognizes companies, agencies and individuals whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and initiatives and the Silver ADDY award for magazine design.

For this year’s Pride Festival, Leur is hosting an LGBTQIA arts show with its own room and ten vendors that will showcase their artwork. Leur is currently looking for more vendors and asks interested artists to contact Champagne at www.leurmag.com/events.

Sports

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Will Wade adds second signee

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BY JOSHUA THORNTON @JoshuaThornton_ After signing four-star forward Mayan Kiir last week, Will Wade has hauled in another signee for LSU’s 2017 recruiting class.

Junior college guard Daryl Edwards signed with LSU on Wednesday.

“We are excited that Daryl is joining our Tiger program,” Wade said in a news release.

“He’s a combo guard who has an unlimited range. He’s long and has great length which will serve him well on and off the ball. Daryl Edwards is a welcome addition to our program.”

Edwards, a native of Fresno, California, comes from Northwest Florida State where he averaged 13.6 points per game, 3.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

The 6-foot-4 combo guard also shot 48.9 percent from the field and is rated as the No. 23 junior college player in the country by jucorecruiting.com.

Edwards is the fourth signee of the Tigers’ class, joining Louisiana natives Brandon Rachal, Galen Alexander and Kiir.

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AN ARM AND A LEG Athlete insurance policies offer top tier players safety net

BY BRANDON ADAM @badam_TDR

ith the NFL Draft coming up next week, college football players often look for ways to maximize their draft stock and minimize their risks.

Athlete insurance policies allow collegiate football players to do that.

There are two types of insurance athletes can get. One is the Exceptional Student-Athlete Disability Insurance provided by the NCAA, and the other is called drop-in-value insurance.

In May 2016, it was revealed that former LSU star running back Leonard Fournette had two insurance policies worth a total $20 million. Fournette would have been able to cash in if he had suffered a career-threatening injury or if he fell in the draft for a particular reason.

Even though Fournette suffered an ankle injury in his junior season and only played in seven games last season, his draft stock has been unaffected.

Bryan Fisher, a Baton Rouge based lawyer, represents NCAA athletes in insurance claims.

Fisher said he handles more cases than any lawyer. These insurance claims have actually been around for some time, he said.

“They haven’t been authorized

by NCAA for a long time or recognized for a long time,” Fisher said about the policies. “Even though they existed and insurance was available, no athletes knew about them. Even if they found out about them in some fortunate way, there was no means by which they could pay for them.”

Every bowl season, Fisher visits schools across the country to

LSU lands transfer defensive tackle Fehoko

BY BRANDON ADAM @badam_TDR Former Texas Tech defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko announced his intent to transfer to LSU on Monday via Twitter.

The Hawaii native was the No. 8 defensive tackle and was ranked No. 50 overall in the class of 2015 by 247sports.com.

Fehoko played in 20 games for the Red Raiders over two seasons and accumulated 38 tackles, 7.5 of which were for a loss and two sacks.

Fehoko will have to sit out the 2017 season because of NCAA transfer rules, but will still have two years of eligibility to play at LSU. Fehoko could have a chance to compete right away for a starting job, the Tigers will lose defensive linemen Greg Gilmore, Frank Herron and Christian LaCouture to graduation.

Fehoko picked LSU over Auburn, Georgia and Ole Miss.

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IN 2015 HE WAS THE NO. 8 DEFENSIVE TACKLE Fehoko played in 20 games for the Red Raiders over two seasons and accumulated 38 tackles, 7.5 of which were for a loss and two sacks.

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see EDWARDS, page 11 FOOTBALL

New offense to make debut in LSU spring football game Saturday Kickoff slated at 7 p.m. at Tiger Stadium

BY SETH NIEMAN @seth_nieman On Saturday, all eyes will be on the new-look offense that has been initiated by LSU’s offensive coordinator Matt Canada.

Senior quarterback Danny Etling said the offense has come a long way in learning the new system since the beginning of the spring.

“We’ve done a good job of installing everything,” Etling said. “We’ve wanted to install up to this point and I think we’re ahead of where we thought we would be. We’ve put in a lot of things that are exciting. Just

adding things here and there to make it more fun and more difficult for the defense to stop.”

The fifth-year senior said he has never played a spring game at night, but is looking forward to the experience.

“Just go out there and try to have some fun, play with your teammates some and enjoy the atmosphere of having people there watching you,” Etling said. “Kind of a culmination of all the work you put in the spring. I think it’ll be fun being at night and having the whole day leading up to it. A little more anticipation and fun, so we’ll see.”

Etling finished the 2016 season with 2,123 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and five

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LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada directs offensive players during the spring football practice on March at the Charles McClendon LSU football practice facility.

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page 8 LECTURE, from page 1 including his well-known biography “Huey Long.”

Earle said proposals for the first guest lecturer has been in the works and he anticipates beginning the lecture series next year, perhaps in the spring semester.

Both Carville and Earle have also recommended honoring William Tecumseh Sherman, a general of the Union

BROOME, from page 1 greatness here,” Broome said in her address.

Unifying residents is a key goal for Broome’s administration, and has been launched through community organizations like Together Baton Rouge, a coalition of organizations that addresses community issues, and her team’s dialogue on race initiative. People tend to judge one another and stay isolated, she said, but through shared experiences like visiting friends or having dinner in other areas of the city, people can connect with one another.

“I really believe that is one of the keys in closing the gap between citizens, having those shared experiences,” Broome said in an interview after her presentation. “Too many individuals form their opinions about other people not based on experiences, but often based on images that come through television, for example.”

Regardless of race, there are common denominators people share, such as wanting to live in a safe community and earn a decent living, Broome said. By rallying around those denominators, residents can broaden their views and extend relationship-building beyond the workplace, she said.

In her speech, Broome discussed restoring a positive relationship between citizens and police by increasing access to police officers and encouraging officers to be more present in the community. The

Thursday, April 20, 2017 Army in the Civil War and the University’s first superintendent when the school was still Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy.

“We both agree that LSU should do something to think about honoring the history of the University and this particular figure,” Earle said. “What a great way to window into the Civil War era, that there’s this world historical figure that was here and felt a connection to our University.” implementation of body cameras for police is an initiative Broome is pursuing — departments with body cameras receive 93 percent less complaints from the public, according to a 2016 study from Cambridge University.

Currently, there is not a timeline set for the U.S. Department of Justice release of the verdict on the Alton Sterling investigation. Broome said she does expect to see peaceful protests in the city, with the weaponization of police only serving as an “extreme last resort.”

After her election in December, Broome’s Millennial Agenda Community Input Transition Team released its “Millennial Agenda” in March, which outlined recommendations on how to engage young adults in contributing to the future of the city better connect them to the political process.

Broome said many of the recommendations are short-term, or “low-hanging fruit,” and can be easily implemented, such as an alternative education program for at-risk youth and a city-parish employment opportunity website. Broome plans on embracing and working on many of the recommendations.

“My thought is that we get millennials in the process of helping redesign the future of Baton Rouge post-flood and not only will they be part of that process but they become committed stakeholders, because they want to see the manifestation, the fruit of their labor,” Broome said.

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The LSU Museum of Art grows its photography collection and opens a new photography exhibition on April 15.

PHOTOGRAPHY, from page 1

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Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome speaks about racial issues in the Baton Rouge community on April 19 in the Holliday Forum.

black and white and mid-1900s photographs, increasing the number of female artists, production techniques and color in the museum’s holdings, he said.

“Exploring Photography” displays over 70 works from the full collection, including works from the 13 new photographers, as well as two new works by noted photographer Diane Arbus, another recent donation.

Assistant photography professor Kristine Thompson said the scale of the exhibition is exciting because it takes the viewer through a journey of photography’s growth and advancement. Black and white prints hang beside digital abstractions, and you can turn a corner and come face to face with everything from work by a University alumnus to a Diane Arbus, she said.

Photography has always

been a democratic medium, and today most people experience photography through dispensable digital media, Thompson said. Students and community members gain a deeper appreciation for photography when they take time to engage with photographs in a tangible form and consider the dramatic strides the medium has taken since its debut in the 1800s, she said.

“I think maybe we take for granted how much experimentation there has been over the history of the medium,” Thompson said.

The exhibition also serves as a catalyst for discussion about how photography enhances other media and deepens the viewer’s understanding of different time periods, Stetson said. Photography’s documentary aspects allow people to travel through the eyes of the photographer and gain a

deeper appreciation for the human experience.

Stetson decided to create a dialogue around these ideas by placing a double portrait of an African-American couple in post-Katrina New Orleans by photographer Thomas Neff in the more traditional painting gallery. He said the intermingling of the modern portrait with painted portraits from as early as the 16th century reflects on the continuation of life and how different artistic styles can build on one another.

Stetson said whether museum patrons engage in these deeper conversations or take a more casual look at the exhibition, he hopes visitors walk away with a sense of the collection’s possibilities.

“You really get to explore how far photography can go,” he said. “I hope they see some things that they love. I hope that kind of magic happens.”

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Thursday, April 20, 2017 SOFTBALL

LSU searching for consistent offensive play toward end of season

BY KENNEDI LANDRY @landryyy14

playing first base.

Torina said it’s a good problem to have when the With a roller coaster of coaching staff has so many opoffensive performances through- tions regarding lineups on both out the last few weekend series, sides of the ball.

Junior pitcher Allie WalljasLSU softball coach Beth Torina hopes to see more “aggressive at per, the only pitcher on the team who hits in games, took up the bats” in the coming weeks. designated hit“I think we’re just ter spot when in a spot where we’re went really passive,” Torina “We’ll see who does Doyle into a slump. said. “I’m not sure why She has we’ve gotten to this well in practice, maintained a point, but I just think and we’ll go .255 bata little bit more agting average. gressive mentality [or] from there.”

Since then, attacking mentality, many playand hopefully we’ll be ers have been able to [be a] bit betBETH TORINA stepping into ter if we can do more LSU coach the designated of that.” hitter roleTorina is looking for the most productive lineup to step most recently freshman pitcher up for the final few weeks of con- Maribeth Gorsuch.

“We tried [Maribeth] ference play, even if that means changing it up to see what works Gorsuch against Ole Miss because she had been swinging well most efficiently.

“I just try to go with who’s in practice,” Torina said. “She swinging well at the time,” To- looked really good in practice and rina said. “We’ll see who does the hadn’t really [had] too much of an best in the practice, and we’ll go opportunity.”

Gorsuch has pitched four from there.”

For most of the season, the games for the Tigers, but never designated hitter position has came up to bat until the Ole Miss been a mainstay for freshmen series. While she didn’t notch a hit, Sydney Springfield and Aman- Torina is more concerned about da Doyle, depending on who is her mentality with the play and

her quality at bats.

“I liked all three at bats she had over the weekend and the one tonight [Northwestern],” Torina said. “She got rung up on a close pitch, but I thought the rest of the at bat was a really good at bat. She’s doing some good things. So is [sophomore catcher] Taylor Satchell, [and freshman second baseman] Nicky Dawson, those guys are doing some good things.”

In the 13 games Satchell has played this season, she’s posted a .208 batting average, and in the 27 games Dawson has played, she put up a .345 batting average.

Dawson has come in clutch during big games, both as the DH and as a pinch hitter. A slap turned home run from Dawson propelled the Tigers to a 7-2 win against Mississippi State on March 31.

So many viable options are proving to be difficult for the coaching staff, but Torina has a simple formula.

“It’s a tough choice,” Torina said of finding the right designated hitters. “We’re just looking for somebody who’s going to be a little bit more fearless, take a bigger swing, step up to the plate and just take some hacks.”

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

BASEBALL

Nick Coomes providing offensive spark in LSU’s lineup

BY GLEN WEST @glenwest21 A recent switch at first base between freshman Jake Slaughter and LSU-Eunice transfer Nick Coomes has provided some juice to the Tigers’ lineup.

Since Coomes has entered the lineup, LSU has a record of 2-1, and Coomes recorded his first home run on Wednesday night.

“It’s nice to finally get on the board in that column,” Coomes said. “Guys on the team were kind of messing with me. I’m starting to feel more comfortable at the plate.”

Coomes played a little first base in high school, but played mostly third base in junior college. He believes the transition to first base for the Tigers isn’t a big maneuver for him.

“It’s not as shaky a position change as people would think,” Coomes said. “I’ve had experience playing that corner of the field before.”

LSU coach Paul Mainieri hinted earlier in the season that Coomes would have to be prepared to play a little catcher as well as first base.

“Coach [Mainieri] kind of

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LSU junior infielder/catcher Nick Coomes (13) awaits a pitch during bunting practice on Jan. 29 at Alex Box Stadium. put it in the back of my mind,” Coomes said. “He said ‘We’re going to start you out at catching and just be ready to play first.’ I’ve been taking ground balls over there, so I knew it was going to come eventually it was just a matter of time.”

Mainieri likes what Coomes

has been able to accomplish at the plate, especially getting the squad out of an early hole Tuesday against Lamar. After LSU dropped to an early 1-0 hole against Lamar, Coomes sent a two-run shot over left field in the second inning to give LSU the lead and momentum.

“He’s done some good stuff for us and he’s really provided a spark,” Mainieri said. “His home run today was huge to get us going.”

The power Coomes brings to the plate is what Mainieri and the team have been waiting for him to showcase and

he was able to do just that Tuesday night.

“We’ve been waiting for Coomes to show that power,” Mainieri said. “I knew he had it. He hit 13 home runs last year in junior college, so he really attacked that ball. It just gave us a huge lift.”

Coomes believes he’s done a solid job at first since his promotion, even though there haven’t been many opportunities yet to show off his skill.

“It’s going well,” Coomes said. “I haven’t had too many ground balls over there yet, but I’ve had a couple plays and it’s going to come but it hasn’t been as bad as I thought it would be.”

With the transition comes learning curves, and Mainieri believes Coomes has done as well as expected and is waiting for more of his athletic ability to show at the position.

“He’s done a pretty adequate job,” Mainieri said. “He’s not a reel fleet of foot guy so he doesn’t have great range but he played third base for LSU-Eunice so I know he’s got some athletic ability. He’s handled himself just fine over there.”

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We’ve wanted to install up to this point, and I think we’re ahead of where we thought we would be.

DANNY ETLING

senior quarterback

making the most of it. They’re being positive. Russell Gage is interceptions. making plays, Derrick Dillon Etling’s most experienced has stepped up, Drake Davis and target, senior receiver D.J. those guys are learning this ofChark, has also seen good signs fense and embracing it as theirs.

When they finally get their shot, under the new offense. they’ll be in an of“This offense fense that they are is very unique,” The spring game will comfortable in.”

Chark said. “It kickoff at 7 p.m. in A new play has moves a lot, there’s Tiger Stadium and will been introduced to a lot of shifting that defenses will be broadcasted on SEC LSU’s receivers, the “jet sweep,” have to read. I feel Network. something that like developing a sophomore receivgame plan against er Derrick Dillon is going to be very is looking forward to executing. hard.”

“It’s real exciting and differChark is one of only two senior receivers returning for ent,” Dillon said. “We work on the LSU, but says he has seen the re- timing of it every day. Russell, ceiving core develop firsthand. DJ [Chark], and I are really the He finished the 2016 season with main guys running it right now.”

466 yards on 26 receptions with The spring game will kickoff at 7 p.m. in Tiger Stadium three touchdowns.

“Everyone is given their op- and will be broadcasted on portunity,” Chark said. “They’re SEC Network.

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LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada directs offensive players during the spring football practice on March 30 at the Charles McClendon LSU football practice facility.

INSURANCE, from page 7 inform them about the insurance policies and what he does.

These programs do not offer many affordable options for college athletes to finance these policies, even though they have been around for about 10 to 12 years, Fisher said.

Luckily for Fournette, he avoided what happened to former Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith, who was a projected topfive pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, but suffered a devastating knee injury in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl and fell into the second round.

Former UCLA football standout Myles Jack and Oregon cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu also suffered devastating injuries.

Fournette most likely would have been able to collect money, but the stipulations of the athlete’s policies are very intricate and complex.

“The more specific, the better,” Andy Barker, who is in charge of financing athlete insurance, said in an interview with The Daily Reveille. “On the flip side of that, the more specific you are, the insurance companies will say ‘No, we only cover this right here.’”

“There is always going to be little caveats that you got to make sure, that if you are going to get this type of policy that all those bases are covered on what you think it is going to cover.”

Smith, an early second round pick, was able to collect money because his first contract was less than the parameters set up in the policy. Like Smith, Ekpre-Olomu was able to cash in his policy.

Jack, on the other hand, could not collect because he was drafted ahead of pick No. 45, which was the benchmark for his policy.

However, Smith’s and Ekpre-Olomu’s cases are rare because companies do not want to pay out big time money, especially when insurance is not through NCAA-sponsored carriers.

The NCAA is especially rigid when it comes to its athlete-disability insurance. To qualify, a college football player must be projected as a top-three round pick, which accounts for less than 1 percent of players.

LSU players who are most likely to qualify for this in 2017 are players such as running back Derrius Guice, defensive end Arden Key and offensive lineman Will Clapp.

When questioned on the NCAA’s standard, Barker said players sometimes go to outside insurance companies and the companies will determine the value of the policy.

“Most of the time, the players going for that still want to play football,” Barker said. “They want to make sure that if they suffer a catastrophic injury, [they are covered].”

“I think it is a good thing, but you’ve just got to make sure that you are not relying on insurance policies to bail you out of a noncatastrophic injury.”

We are absolutely thrilled that coach Jones has joined our staff.

ERIC MUSSELMAN

Nevada coach

EDWARDS, from page 7 Nevada coach Eric Musselman hired Jones to his staff as an associate coach on Wednesday.

Musselman worked as an associate coach under Jones in 2014 when the Tigers finished 22-11 and earned an NCAA tournament berth.

After his one year stint at LSU, Musselman bolted for Nevada and has since compiled a 52-21 record with the Wolf Pack.

“We are absolutely thrilled that coach Jones has joined our staff,” Musselman said in a news release. “I saw the leadership and basketball knowledge he possesses when we worked together at LSU. He’s going to be a very important part of many more tournament runs here at Nevada.”

Jones was fired from LSU on March 10, after the Tigers finished 10-21 last season.

“I had the opportunity to work with coach Musselman

during our NCAA tournament run,” Jones said. “We had a great experience working together and developed a really good relationship. I’ve watched him grow his Nevada team over the last two years and seen the success. I jumped at the opportunity to work with him again.”

Jones also joins former LSU assistant coach Ronald Dupree, who was the director of studentathlete development during the 2015-16 season.

APRIL 19, 2017 Nevada coach Eric Musselman hired Johnny Jones to his staff as an associate coach IN 2014 ...

Musselman worked as an associate coach under Jones.

That season, the Tigers finished 22-11 and earned an NCAA tournament berth.

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Local artists to be showcased at Third Street festival Annual event allows singer-songwriters to workshop their music

BY ABBIE SHULL @AbbieLJ

dice” and refers to popular street food, which consists of a rice base with fresh toppings and sauces.

Southfin adds its own house-made ingredients with a Louisiana twist to this delicious treat.

Downtown Baton Rouge will see the annual Third Street Songwriter’s Festival this weekend, April 21-23. The events will celebrate original music and local artists, some of whom have written for international stars.

The weekend kicks off with a workshop on Friday by the Nashville Songwriters Association International at the Watermark Hotel. At the event, local songwriters can have their music heard by a panel of industry professionals. Prior registration is required.

A second panel will be held Saturday at Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar, which will include representatives from NSAI and two publishing companies and will culminate in another listening panel and industry critique session.

“After going to the festival, I started looking for more local artists to listen to,” communication studies sophomore Alyssa

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Gulf to Table Southfin Southern Poké offers Hawaiian street food with Louisiana twist

BY YSABELLA RAMIREZ @ysaram97

photos by KIM NGUYEN / The Daily Reveille

Right off of Perkins Road sits Baton Rouge’s first and only poke restaurant, Southfin Southern Poké.

Poke is Hawaiian for “to cut or

ART

University alumna works on series of projects in local community

BY KAYLEE POCHE @pochecanyousee Baton Rouge native and University alumna Brandee Sandusky fell in love with art by chance. Originally a nursing major, she took a drawing class as an elective her freshman year of college.

“It’s the only thing that made me truly come alive, and I just knew I had to do it,” Sandusky said. “My friends and family were so supportive of it.”

Sandusky said she is inspired by the determination and encouragement of the local community, which is exactly what has kept her from moving away.

“Everyone growing up always talked about how they wanted to leave Baton Rouge and never come back, but I

never really felt that way,” she said. “I love the way this city feels like home, and I love all the beautiful people in it.”

Sandusky’s art involves a variety of styles, including a series of abstract paintings with subdued tones which she named after characters from “The Office,” as well as hand-drawn city maps. Most of her pieces feature soft, neutral colors.

She said she is constantly developing her style through trial and error.

“My style is always changing, and I think that’s a good thing.” Sandusky said. “I would rather say my art is always growing — it’s growing as I grow.”

A typical piece will take Sandusky anywhere from one to 12 hours, depending on when she feels satisfied with it.

“It’s all about feeling for me,” she said. “I will start with a couple colors and add or take away until the pallete is just right.”

Sandusky said she draws inspiration from other artists she looks up to, as well as from the seasons of her life and things she is going through.

“That is why all my series are pretty different,” she said. “All my seasons and trials in life are so different and unique.”

Sandusky said she loves being an artist and is thankful to have the opportunity to pursue something professionally that she is so passionate about. However, the part she finds to be a challenge is the business side.

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University alumna Brandee Sandusky’s artwork features subdued tones and neutral colors.

The Office of the Dean of Students introduces the

Tiger Twelve class of 2017

Each spring, the Office of the Dean of Students recognizes twelve outstanding seniors who “contribute positively to the life of the campus and surrounding community.” These individuals, in keeping with the University’s Commitment to Community, also hold themselves to the “highest standards of academic, personal, and social integrity;” “practice justice, equality, and compassion in human relations;” and “respect the dignity of all persons and accept individual differences.”

Commitment to Community Louisiana State University is an interactive community in which students, faculty, and staff together strive to pursue truth, advance learning, and uphold the highest standards of performance in an academic and social environment. It is a community that fosters individual development and the creation of bonds that transcend the time spent within its gates.

To demonstrate my pride in LSU, as a member of its community, I will: accept responsibility for my actions; hold myself and others to the highest standards of academic, personal, and social integrity; practice justice, equality, and compassion in human relations; respect the dignity of all persons and accept individual differences; respect the environment and the rights and properties of others and the University; contribute positively to the life of the campus and surrounding community; use my LSU experience to be an active citizen in an international and interdependent world.

The continued success of LSU depends on the faithful commitment by each community member to these, our basic principles.

Adopted as a Statement of University Position on behalf of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Community on the fifth of May in the year 1995.

Chase August

Camille Beste

Sarah K. Corie

Lafayette, LA Kinesiology

Baton Rouge, LA Psychology

Baton Rouge, LA Sociology

Nicole Dominique

Zachary Faircloth

Grant Gonzalez

Connor Dizor

Brusly, LA Philosophy-Religious Studies

Blake P. Kruger

Thibodaux, LA Microbiology & English Literature

Pineville, LA Electrical Engineering & Political Science

Gretna, LA Biological Engineering

Baton Rouge, LA Chemistry

Victoria Primeaux

Devan Richard

Florencia Scaglia Drusini

Brittany Williams

Lake Charles, LA English Literature & French

Oakdale, LA Political Science

Lafayette, LA Biochemistry

Slidell, LA Accounting

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REV R ANKS HUMBLE. Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar’s latest single “HUMBLE.” was released March 30 and has received a great response from fans.

Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, the tone of “HUMBLE.” is built on piano keys and bass.

‘13 Reasons Why’ trivial, failed to stimulate healthy dialogue

BY KAYLEE POCHE @pochecanyousee

Corrine Pritchett @corrineellen

HUMANZ Gorillaz

The Gorillaz are sure to please fans on a global scale with this triumphant comeback, which was worth the very long wait. Loyal followers will be happy that the Gorillaz are sticking to the noteworthy sound they are best known for, while still creating new, quality content featuring some of the best artists out there today.

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One of Netflix’s latest original shows, “13 Reasons Why,” chronicles the story of 17-year-old Hannah Baker, who committed suicide and left behind a series of cassette tapes explaining the reasons why she did it.

The series, based on a popular young-adult novel of the same name, has accrued quite a bit of buzz on social media. However, this is not necessarily the right type of attention.

It’s important to have conversations about mental illness and suicide to try to remove the stigma and better understand how they can be treated and prevented. With Selena Gomez and Netflix as producers, “13 Reasons Why” had a platform to help raise awareness and stimulate healthy dialogue but ultimately failed.

The series focuses more on uncovering the other students’

wrongdoings than on ways Baker’s death could have been prevented. Viewers hear Baker’s voice ask the listener of the tape things like “Having fun yet?” as she recounts her traumatic experiences of being stalked and bullied, the series dramatizing serious issues almost to the extent of trivialization.

With the lack of nuances the show takes when delving into a complicated and serious issue, it’s hardly a surprise that some of the responses it has roused have been completely inappropriate.

Evidence of this romanticization can be seen online as pictures of show-inspired “promposals” circulate. Even more disturbing are the memes using the quote “Welcome to your tape” as a reaction to minor inconveniences.

Furthermore, the characters are mirror images of young adult fiction tropes. Baker, constantly talking in riddles, functions as the

mysterious manic pixie dream girl. And Clay Jensen? The shy, nerdy friend that won’t ask her out despite the fact the whole school knows he is in love with her.

Other shallow attempts at both attracting and portraying millennials are more blatant. When one of the characters moves away, Baker facetimes her talking about one of the boys in their class, with her friend replying, “I’m learning all these new boy names, and I’ve dragged most of the old ones into the trash icon in my head.”

One of the school’s teachers even goes as far as asking, “How can we communicate more effectively without the use of emojis?” She should be asking how we can communicate about suicide more effectively without glamorizing it.

For those looking for a nuanced portrayal of young adults and mental illness, one that actually does more good than harm, keep waiting. This isn’t it.

GIRLS HBO

The beginning of the controversial and intriguing series followed a group of friends trying to figure out their careers, relationships and lives in New York City. A lot has happened in the past five seasons, and the final season has a twist that fans were surely not expecting.

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“T2 Trainspotting” leaned on its predecessor’s iconography a bit too heavily to support its radically different tone of melancholy and nostalgia in place of ephemeral bliss.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

WHAT’S SPINNING AT @KLSURadio

NEW MUSIC

“Emperor of Sand” by Mastodon

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like hard metal.

You can certainly head bang and stamp your feet, but the unfettered energy and Tolkien-esque imagery associated with Mastodon’s earlier releases is gone. Instead the band presents a crisp, refined stream of molten groove. Will it make you want to travel to Westeros and fight for the Iron Throne? Eh, not so much.

Still, “Emperor of Sand” creates a splendid narrative reminiscent of Mastodon’s 2009 album “Crack the Skye.”

The narrative aspect of “Emperor of Sand” is what makes it so appealing. It’s Mastodon’s first return to a concept-based album since “Crack the Skye.” The unifying story behind the album drives its intensity, but not necessarily the intensity of

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the music itself. Solos seem thin, vocals don’t fry or groan and the drums feel pushed into a corner. Underneath it all is a narrative that pulls everything together.

While it may be “pop metal,” “Emperor of Sand” will still get your blood flowing and adrenaline pumping. Tracks like “Sultan’s Curse” and “Ancient Kingdom” are prime examples of Mastodon’s old writing style pushing into new material.

The remainder of the album is a slightly awkward foray into the world of overproduced metal. Ever wonder what would happen if Weezer and Mastodon made an album together? This is probably as close as you can get.

“In Mind” 7/10

by Real Estate

the Moon,” as a pattern begins to emerge. Nearly every song on the album features a guitar solo or long instrumental outro from Lynch, proving the guitarist a capable addition while simultaneously saying to listeners, “We are the same old Real Estate.”

Listening to the first half of the album, one might think Real Estate wasted an opportunity to take its sound in a new direction, instead choosing to play it safe. It is with the seventh track, “Holding Pattern,” the group begins to explore new territory by adding synthesizers in the mix.

This exploration continues with “Time,” which features a drum machine rhythm layered on top of Jackson Pollis’ drums, the most interesting use of percussion on the album.

The very next track “Diamond Eyes” marks a break from Martin Courtney’s singing and songwriting, switching to vocals by Alex Bleeker.

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REVIEW BY CAPTAIN KIDD HOST OF HIGH TIDE, SATURDAYS FROM 1 TO 3 P.M. (FULL ALBUMS) In the three years since Real Estate released “Atlas,” the band has seen profound change.

Founding member Matt Mondanile left to work on his project Ducktails, and Julian Lynch took his place as Real Estate’s lead guitarist. Listeners waited and wondered whether the change in lineup would bring a change in sound.

The answer came earlier this year when Real Estate released its fourth album, “In Mind.” Immediately, the album reestablished the unmistakable tone that brought the band its success.

The opening track “Darling” could fit anywhere in Real Estate’s history. Lynch’s guitar tone fits fantastically within the group, certainly a compliment to the lyrics and vocals from founder and frontman Martin Courtney. As a result, the first three tracks sound almost indistinguishable from earlier releases.

Things slow down on the fourth track, “After

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REVIEW BY DJ 5/4 HOST OF THE MATH LAB, SUNDAYS FROM 7 TO 9 P.M. (MATH ROCK) The first CD I ever purchased with my own money was “Blood Mountain” by Mastodon, and I still fully consider it one of my favorite albums of all time.

That being said, I’ll try not to let my love for Mastodon taint the integrity of this review of the group’s most recent album “Emperor of Sand.”

It’s safe to say every Mastodon album has gotten progressively more mellow. “Emperor of Sand” caps the band’s discography with 51 minutes of “soft metal.”

It isn’t a bad album, and I don’t want to foster that sentiment by any means. However, the unrelenting vigor of albums like “Blood Mountain” and “Leviathan” has been replaced by a smooth blanket of something that’s supposed to sound

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Bleeker’s folksy style comes as a shock to the listener and demonstrates Real Estate’s ability to apply its unique sound to multiple genres.

The final track, “Saturday,” is perhaps the most sonically engaging on the album. A dreamy, meandering instrumental introduction speeds into the first verse. The band plays in its distinctly relaxed tone while Courtney sings, “A strong current will sweep you downstream. It would be best not to resist.”

This final track is a bittersweet goodbye to the old Real Estate, an acceptance of the change that will force the band toward new challenges and new sounds. On the other hand, it is a reassurance that, at its core, Real Estate is the same band it was three years ago.

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This week’s show features a Femme FM favorite, Widowspeak. I’ll be playing “The Swamps EP,” which was conceived when the Brooklyn-native band toured our very own captivating southern marshes. Here Widowspeak adds jangly banjo and blues keys to its trademark, dreamy sound. This EP sounds effortless, but it could not have been easy to conjure all the magic of such a strange and sprawling place in under 20 minutes.

This Saturday, 91.1 KLSU goes vinyl. KLSU DJs will spin an entire day of vinyl records in honor of the second annual Vinylthon. Last year, 50 stations united for the first ever vinyl event, organized by the College Radio Foundation. This year, KLSU joins the pack. Catch everything from classic rock to reggae to new wave, all on wax. This event is one day only, so don’t miss it.

There will be football in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night.

On Sunday, we’ll recap the annual LSU spring game with Josh Thornton, Sports Editor of The Daily Reveille. We’ll also break down the weekend in baseball as LSU heads to Lexington to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. The NBA playoffs are also in full swing, and the NFL draft is coming up next week.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017 VIDEO GAMES

‘This Is the Police’ mixes management gameplay with noir narrative

BY JAY CRANFORD @hjcranford After a long night of tossing and turning with bad dreams, you wake up alone, still waiting to hear the whereabouts of your wife who ran off with a younger man.

You drag yourself out of bed and head down to the police station where the city’s most prolific crime boss has left you a threatening note, the corrupt mayor is on your tail, and, already shortstaffed, you have to send your best cops to fulfill mafia promises, or your life may be the price to pay.

This is everyday life for our main character Police Chief Jack Boyd in the real-time management game “This Is the Police.”

We are dropped into the story as Boyd gives a press conference about his upcoming forced resignation. Due to corruption and political games, the beloved police chief is now forced to take an early retirement.

While Boyd is mostly a straight-shooter determined to keep the streets clean, he now has only six months to accumulate his $500,000 retirement fund, which means he may have to dip his toes into the corruption

surrounding him.

As police chief, you run the day-to-day operations of the city’s police force. This includes the hiring and firing of cops and investigators, scheduling shifts and deciding who should respond to each 911 call as they come in.

Each call presents you with a scenario described through text and a suggested number of cops to send. You have to decide how many cops should respond to the crime to ensure peace is kept. Misjudge, and failure can mean the offender escapes, or even worse, the death of cops and civilians.

However, not every cop is created equal. Each has a level of professionalism, and energy levels also play an important role.

Managing your police force becomes more complicated as the narrative continues. The goal of the game is to acquire $500,000 while keeping crime to a minimum.

Money can be earned by taking down gangs through investigations and earning bonuses, though I don’t think it’s possible to win the game purely on the straight and narrow, which is where the mafia comes in.

Making the morally gray choice of looking the other way on crimes or sending cops to

provide protection for mafia members will earn you big payouts from the local crime boss.

You may find yourself in so deep, that it will cost you your life.

To make matters worse, you must play the game with corrupt politics going on at city hall.

Every day, you must find a way to balance keeping the streets and your employees safe, managing political corruption, mafioso demands and the public’s perception of you. All of this makes for a fun standard management video game with several layers that you must maintain simultaneously.

My biggest complaint is the investigation system. It took too long on each crime and was more trouble than it’s worth. You will also quickly realize failure is almost the standard for this game.

Your cops will not catch every perpetrator. Once you realize the objective is to keep tragic failures at a minimum, the game will become less frustrating.

Repetition becomes a problem in the late stage of the game, even though it feels like the game never stops throwing different mechanics at you.

The game’s strength is its narrative. Told in a comic book style paneling of images narrated by our anti hero police chief, the minimal and polygonal art style

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shines in a noir thriller setting.

Jon St. John, known as the voice of Duke Nukem, gives a terrific performance as our main character. His gruff, gravelly voice is the perfect sound for a 60-year-old police chief who is tired of having worked there for the past 40 years. “This Is the Police” is a testament to how great voice acting can elevate your game.

Releasing a game revolving around police and corruption has the potential to tell realistic, impactful stories about our nation’s climate. However, gameplay decisions like the firing of all

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black cops, along with including a decision to suppress a feminist protest by force, come off as clumsy.

Though I think this can mostly be explained by the fact that developers Weappy Studio are based in Belarus, creating a disconnect with American audiences, which is a shame.

This platform had a great opportunity to be an intriguing social deconstruction.

For a first time production by an indie studio, “This Is the Police” did a great job. Now that it’s been released across all platforms, it’s worth the $20 price tag.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Finishing Strong

LSU gymnastics team walks away with second place trophy at NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Super Six championship PHOTOS BY WHITNEY WILLISTON

Thursday, April 20, 2017

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SANDUSKY, from page 12 “I love creating, but I’m still learning how to be more professional and run my business well,” Sandusky said.

She said she hopes people take away joy and happiness from her work, along with a

sense of authenticity.

“I want people to see that growth is good and change is needed,” Sandusky said.

Sandusky has a few projects in the works but can not divulge just yet. In the meantime, those interested can view her work on her website.

who writes for Trace Adkins and Thomas Rhett, Brett AnLeBlanc said. “There’s so much derson who wrote the No. 1 hit talent in our city that doesn’t “Lonely Tonight” by Blake Shelalways get recognized.” ton and lastly, CJ Solar, a Baton Throughout the weekend, Rouge native who writes for songwriters will perform at Justin Moore. various venues, including The second round will Repentance Park, Happy’s, include Wynn Varble whose The Draft House, Huey’s, songs have been nominated for Jolie Pearl and several Country The Blend.

Music Awards, Also on “After going to the Jim McCormick, Saturday, The New Orleansfestival, I started abased Manship Theatre musician will host the “Hit looking for more local who has written Writer Showfor Jason Aldean case.” The event artists to listen to.” and Brantley Gilfeatures eight bert, and Charlie singer-songwritBlack & Dana ALYSSA LEBLANC ers performing Hunt Black. their music in communication studies sophomore Hunt Black two “Nashville wrote a numStyle” rounds. In this style, ber of songs for George four artists take the stage Strait including “Check Yes at a time, performing their or No.” songs in-the-round while shar“I’m definitely going back ing music and the stories this year,” LeBlanc said. “The behind the songs. festival seems to be a lot bigger The first round will include this year, plus, since it’s right Justin Ebach, who has written before finals it’s a really great hits for Josh Turner and Brett way to wind down between Young, Rick “Huck” Huckaby study sessions.”

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POKÉ, from page 12 “We’re introducing Hawaiian food to Baton Rouge, and we’re the first of our kind,” assistant manager Chris Swanson said. “The Baton Rouge community has given us amazing reception, with lines out of the door that have been incredible. Every ingredient is fresh and delivered daily. We want to be fresh and healthy at reasonable prices.”

Customers can choose pre-selected bowls off of the menu with options including the Classic, spicy Wasabi Gras and fruity Luau, or they can build their own.

First, customers must choose their base, which can be rice, greens or gluten-free noodles then select fresh protein, which can

range from salmon to Gulf tuna.

Some of the toppings available are pineapple, cucumber, carrots or sweet onion. At an additional charge, special toppings like snow crab salad, avocado and mango can be added.

To finish off the bowl, there are many sauce options and garnishes like fried wontons or sesame seeds.

“The atmosphere was cool with a nautical theme, and the staff was very welcoming and friendly,” international studies senior Ivonne Guzman said. “I decided to make my own bowl since it was my first time there, and I loved it. They have so many options, and the special toppings are worth the extra cash. I will definitely be coming back soon.”

Southfin also offers dessert bowls and a nice selection of juices and drinks for those over 21.

The bowls range from $10 to $13, a reasonable price considering the plethora of fresh ingredients.

This eatery has it all — the food, a convenient location, friendly staff and seating both inside and outside the decorated space.

This new spot is a great place to bring friends, family, co-workers or a date.

Southfin Southern Poké is in its soft opening stage with hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. The restaurant plans to extend hours in the future.

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Newly opened business Southfin Southern Poké operates during normal hours on March 30. They serve food items varying from salmon to fried wontons.

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Boys should be encouraged to play with traditionally feminine toys

Target stopped using gender based labels to categorize their toys in 2015, a decision that was met with controversy. Target’s decision is a reflection of society’s changing views regarding gender stereotypes and children’s hobbies.

A 2015 survey conducted by CivicScience, a consumer research company, showed 40 percent of millennials agreed “the toy industry perpetuates gender stereotypes and should be marketing every toy to both boys and girls,” compared to only 28 percent of the general population.

Unfortunately, most of the movements to break down these stereotypes have revolved around encouraging girls to play with traditionally masculine toys. Educators and feminist activists have decried the lack of STEM-focused toys for girls in comparison to boys, and pushed for companies to also market their science and engineering kits to girls.

Yet there hasn’t been nearly as much of a push in the opposite direction. Baby dolls, easy bake ovens and toy cleaning sets remain absent from the boys’ toy aisle without much outrage from the general public. That’s a little disappointing, to say the least.

Toys are more than just a means to keep children

entertained. Researchers agree that playtime is crucial to children’s learning development and shapes how they see the world. A 2005 study by researchers Judith Blakemore and Renee Centers showed toys classified as strongly gender-stereotyped actually reinforce negative gender stereotypes by encouraging aggression in boys and fixation on physical appearance in girls.

They also offered little educational value. Moderately gender-typed and gender neutral toys offered the best educational value and were less likely to reinforce harmful stereotypes. Researchers recommend children play with a mix of toys typed as moderately feminine to encourage nurturing and domestic skills, and toys typed as moderately male to encourage spatial and cognitive skills.

Anyone would be hard pressed to argue against the importance of domestic skills for both genders in today’s society. Fathers are expected to play an active role in caregiving and household chores in the era of working mothers. Even for men who never have children, caregiving skills are important to have. Men are traditionally underrepresented in caregiving fields such as teaching and nursing.

Supporters of maintaining gender categories for toys point to studies showing infants prefer toys that “match” their gender.

But these studies haven’t stopped calls for STEM-oriented toys,

traditionally considered boys’ toys, for girls, so why should they hinder moves to make infant dolls and housekeeping sets more attractive for boys? Small children show all sorts of limited preferences; it’s up to parents to encourage children to seek new experiences and develop all the skills they’ll need in life. Showing a preference for one toy doesn’t mean they’ll be completely averse to playing with another.

The push for eliminating gender-stereotyped toys is a movement in the right direction.

However, the one sided emphasis on the value of masculine toys is a little problematic.

When pushing for the elimination of harmful gender stereotypes, we should be careful not to reinforce the belief that things traditionally associated with femininity are less valuable than those that are considered masculine.

Yes, girls should absolutely be encouraged to expand their interests with legos and building sets.

But their little brothers should also be encouraged to practice cooking with their easy bake oven or feeding their own baby doll. After all, they’ll be expected to know those things when they’re adults.

That’s not political correctness. It’s preparation for adulthood.

Osie Evans is a 21-year-old English junior from Natchitoches, Louisiana.

‘Fearless Girl’ statue symbolizes gender equality in workplace HUMAN WRITES ALAINA DILAURA @Alaina_dilaura Over a month has passed since International Women’s Day, yet tensions remain high regarding the placement of a 50inch “Fearless Girl” statue near Wall Street.

On March 7, the eve of International Women’s Day, a statue of a small girl was strategically positioned in opposition to the iconic “Charging Bull” statue. “Fearless Girl,” a piece designed by artist Kristen Visbal, was commissioned by State Street Global Advisors as part of its campaign to increase the number of women on their clients’ corporate boards.

Shockingly, about one-quarter of the approximate 35,000 Russell 3000 Index companies have no women at all on their boards. Even State Street Global Advisors is guilty of gender inequality. Of its 11 corporate board members, only three are women. The statue is a reminder of the work remaining to ensure gender equality in the workplace.

Visbal told The Wall Street Journal the statue was based off of her friend’s 7-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old Latina girl.

“This is a piece of work all women of any age, shape, color or creed can relate to,” Visbal said. “A work which reminds us today’s working women is here to stay and has taken her place in the nation’s financial district.”

I think the symbolism of “Fearless Girl” extends far

beyond America’s financial sector. Her rays extend to women and girls around the country as a resolute reminder of the influence of women. With her high tops laced and her chin held high, “Fearless Girl” is a symbol of the power, determination and equality of all women in America.

She’s defiant to the power and intimidation of the bull’s gaze and remains steadfast in her stature.

It’s no secret the workplace is a shark tank for many women.

“Fearless Girl” is a visual reminder that anything a man can do, a woman can do, too.

“Charging Bull” sculptor Arturo Di Modica claims “Fearless Girl” distorts the bull’s meaning, which is supposed to represent American strength, and has insisted the statue be removed.

Di Modica said the placement of the “Fearless Girl” statue misconstrues the original meaning of his work and violates his copyright. He insists the statue be moved elsewhere as she is “attacking the bull,” according to an article by the New York Times.

“I put it there for art. My bull is a symbol for America. My bull is a symbol of prosperity and for strength,” he said, according to a joint report by the New York Post and MarketWatch.

To me, if the bull represents prosperity, it seems only fitting the girl remain in its line of vision, as women are equally as important to the prosperity of America as men. Di Modica shouldn’t cower under the pressure of the powerful symbolism of the girl, but rather both statues should remain in place as a

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“What this girl represents is the present, but also the future,” Stephen Tisdalle, chief marketing officer at SSGA said in an interview. “She’s not angry at the bull — she’s confident, she knows what she’s capable of, and she’s wanting the bull to take note.”

“Fearless Girl” has a legal fight ahead of her in the courtroom, but I believe that, like women around the country fighting for gender equality, she will not back down and will remain a symbol of the strength and determination of women everywhere.

Alaina DiLaura is a 20-year-old international studies and mass communication sophomore from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Quote of the Week “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. ”

Malcolm X

minister, activist May 19, 1925 — Feb. 21, 1965

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Insurance industry problematic, frustrating for users MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL

CLARKE PERKINS @ClarkePerkins Stop and think for a second — why is it so expensive to be healthy? A Hot ‘n Spicy at McDonalds is $1, while a fresh salad at Whole Foods could easily cost $7. Not only is food more expensive, but so is the health insurance needed to cover the conditions that could possibly come from eating cheap fast food.

In the past year, I’ve had a few unexpected medical expenses. Among other procedures, I’ve had an MRI and had my wisdom teeth removed. Those two things alone cost more than $4,000 — and that’s with insurance.

I found out about the concept of a deductible during my

first procedure. It is when your insurance will begin coverage once you reach a certain quota.

Obviously, the better the insurance, the lower the deductible, but it’s the principle of the situation that agitates me.

The first thing that popped into my head was, “This is a scam.” I really couldn’t wrap my head around how much money was required to protect one’s health. It wasn’t like I was putting a down payment on a brand new car or splurging in Saks Fifth Avenue. It was mind-blowing that a person could give a company so much money every month for their whole life and still receive a medical bill, no matter how large or small that bill may be.

I feel the same way about car insurance, but the biggest difference is that it’s insurance over a vehicle, not a human

being. There are literal price tags on staying alive — it is not something that should be normalized.

Then I thought about the people who aren’t fortunate — if that’s even the proper word to use — enough to have health insurance. Some may have to opt out of having a tooth extraction that could cause severe medical problems if not performed because of the price.

Even simple check-ups have a price tag, which allows me to understand why people can’t or won’t go to the doctor. As students of the University, don’t take for granted the Student Health Center. All full-time students are required to pay a Student Health Fee, which is included in the tuition and fees. It covers routine visits to the Medical Clinic, Women’s Clinic and Specialty

LOWERING THE

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Cutting meat intake could help solve world hunger by 2030

cartoon by BETSY PRIMES / The Daily Reveille

Clinic, along with mental health and nutritional services.

Even with medical insurance, the Student Health Center could be the cheaper route. Although that’s an option, they don’t cover procedures, and the health insurance industry is still frustrating.

Many of us, like myself, are privileged with the ability to stay on our parents insurance plan. I can say that privilege has blinded me to how the insurance industry operates. I understand it’s a complex industry with several different factors — but looking at it from the outside, not knowing much about it, there’s no reason why trying to stay alive should be such a financial burden.

We can thank the Affordable Care Act for a much lower uninsured rate, and we can hope the Trump administration does not succeed in repealing and

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A COLUMN CASEY PIMENTEL @CaseyPimentel1 As I sat alone at Buffalo Wild Wings chowing down on a few of my favorite boneless wings, I came across an article that made me take a step back and rethink my life — and my wings.

The article said that if the human population cut back on its meat intake, world hunger could be solved by 2030. That claim was so shocking I didn’t believe I had read it correctly. I continued to re-read the paragraph about four times to make sure I wasn’t going crazy. That’s only thirteen years, away, and people are saying that this seemingly unconquerable problem could be solved?

According to One Green Planet, approximately 70 percent of all grain produced in the United States is fed to farm animals, not humans. So much valuable grain that could be turned into meals for the impoverished is being used to plump up animals that are going to be butchered.

Yes, animals also feed people.

But one animal can’t feed as many people as the grain used to feed said animal.

Additionally, water is being dumped into the industrial livestock production. On average, it takes 4,200 gallons of water per day to produce a meat eater’s diet, while a plant-based diet uses 300 gallons of water per day.

As of 2013, 783 million people did not have access to clean water.

According to a study published

by The Vegetarian Times, only 3.2 percent of adults in the United States have adopted a vegetarian lifestyle. That percentage shows how little we know or care to know about ending the world hunger epidemic.

Are our steak dinners worth the lives of thousands of hungry families? If you hesitated to

replacing it with some random policy. We need to pay close attention to what our government is doing and ask for more. We shouldn’t be okay with paying an arm and a leg to literally save our arms and our legs.

The constant fight over insurance policy in the government needs to be something we focus on and become more vocal about. Many times, we ignore the argument because of the details we don’t understand and the linguistic barriers of reading insurance legislation, but it’s our job to educate ourselves on how insurance works. Let’s work toward a future where we don’t have to sacrifice food on the table for a good health.

Clarke Perkins is a 21-year-old political science junior from New Orleans, Louisiana.

information courtesy of THE VEGETARIAN TIMES

It takes 4,200 gallons of water per day to produce a meat eater’s diet.

A plant-based diet uses 300 gallons of water per day. answer “no,” you have some soul searching to do. It’s easy to disassociate the two because we don’t always directly see the impact of others from our choices.

The simple breakdown is this: If we continue on this carnivorous western diet, we are accepting and turning a blind eye to the one in nine starving people in our world.

This egotistical lifestyle can’t remain the norm. I’ve never been a vegetarian, but after doing research and hearing just how much my diet affects others, I’ve opened my eyes. Over the past two weeks, I have been eating little to no meat. If more individuals would take the time to read about the benefits vegetarianism can have on the body and the world in general, I believe they would be doing the same.

It’s irresponsible to tune out problems our world is facing right now. It’s time to step up, become aware of the predicament and change your lifestyle in a way that will positively work toward a solution.

2030 is a lot closer than it sounds. If we can begin a revolution that would terminate world hunger, why would we not do everything we can? Little consistent changes toward a more vegetarian lifestyle will make progress that impacts our population as a whole.

Casey Pimentel is an 18-year-old mass communication freshman from The Woodlands, Texas.

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Discounted Jazz Fest tickets could be mutually beneficial

DILETTANTE MATTHEW HUTCHINS @FailingReveille Maybe it’s the countless Instagram posts of girls at Coachella wearing more glitter than clothes, or perhaps it’s the stress of finals combined with the desire to go back to spring break.

Whatever the reason, many of us are longing for the opportunity to listen to great music.

Don’t want to travel long distances to camp in a glorified parking lot only to wake up and pay to shower? Not trying to use valuable studying time or hard earned cash? Well, for the most part, you’re in luck.

If you’re willing to put on some good road trip songs and make the 80 mile drive, then you can catch part of the best lineup of any 2017 festivals. With a lineup consisting of shining stars like Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire and Tom Petty, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival gives attendees a chance to witness performances by musical legends.

If you’re not interested in your parents’ generation of music, Jazz Fest still has you covered. From acts known for their live shows — Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews and Trey Anastasio — to radio favorites —Lorde, Pitbull and Maroon 5 — the festival is sure to provide fans with a memorable experience.

Not only does Jazz Fest provide high quality acts, but it provides a wide spectrum of music. Where else can you hear Nas prove hip hop is not dead, then a few minutes later get serenaded

by Harry Connick, Jr.?

I could go on and on about the lineup, but I can’t do so without mentioning the bone I have to pick with Jazz Fest.

How do the festival organizers expect college students crippled by student debt to pay $70 — $80 at the gate — for a single day of good music? The cost continues to rise when you factor in gas, parking and food.

Yes, I’m aware that early tickets were cheaper, but I also know that college students rarely think more than a few days in advance.

A discounted ticket price for students would be beneficial to both the students and the

festival. Imagine thousands of students across the state flocking to New Orleans to relieve the stress of upcoming finals through the festival. The influx of students would bring in money to the festival that would otherwise be spent on Hungry Howie’s and Coke. For out-of-staters, such as myself, it would provide an opportunity to experience a little of the culture New Orleans is known for.

For several years, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation has provided free “Community Outreach Tickets” to those who could not afford them otherwise. The tickets are distributed through social service organizations such as nonprofit, educational, religious and government agencies — and they are for clients of those organizations with financial hardships only.

I commend the foundation for their generosity, but it is not free tickets that I seek. I only ask that the University and the festival make an effort to make the tickets more financially accessible.

In the past, Tulane has offered hundreds of discounted tickets to students.

Tulane even went above and beyond to ensure the happiness and safety of their students by providing students a free shuttle service to and from campus. If our University were to do the same, not only would they be saving us parking and gas money, but they would also be preventing the possibility of impaired driving. Baton Rouge’s own Dixieland Tours could provide the charter buses necessary in exchange for great publicity and the admiration of all passengers. Shell, the main corporate sponsor of the festival, could provide the fuel necessary for the buses.

A discounted ticket packaged with a complementary shuttle would provide us with lifelong memories and much needed relaxation, while simultaneously helping Jazz Fest increase its attendance, which dropped by 35,000 from 2015 to 2016, as well as its revenue. The only problem the festival might encounter is a shortage of alcohol.

Matthew Hutchins is a 20-yearold petroleum engineering sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama.

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Festival-goers and performers enjoy the 2016 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

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