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BY Lauren Guillot lguillot@lsureveille.com College students know about the notorious “freshman 15,” but according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, the actual average weight gain of college freshmen is significantly lower than the fabled 15.

The “Freshman 15” originated in a study from the 1980s that reported “University women were found to gain a mean of 0.73 pounds/month, 36 times faster than community women.” A new study, Change in Weight and Adiposity in College Students, shows

these numbers are not true.

According to the new study, between 1985 and 2006, more than 300 articles were published on the phenomenon of weight gain in college students.

The authors of the new study reviewed 67 peer-reviewed articles published between 1960 and 2013 for changes in body weight and percent body fat to gather data on weight gain in college students.

The review found that university students gained about 1.55 kg, or 3.42 pounds, and a 1.17 percent increase in body fat. It also discovered weight gain during

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BY deanna narveson dnarveson@lsureveille.com

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University jazz professor William Grimes wrote a prerecord for the movie ‘Blue Goose Hollow,’ featuring Queen Latifah.

Study refutes ‘freshman 15’; students agree

Higher Ed commissioner salary set at $350k

Seventy-seven years after the empress died, the queen is taking her place, and a University professor is lending a hand in her transition.

Queen Latifah will play Bessie Smith, the Empress of the Blues, in the HBO film, “Blue Goose Hollow,” which is now in production for a 2015 release.

University jazz professor William Grimes wrote a prerecord for the movie, transforming Smith’s three-instrument song “Long Old Road” into the large band performance by Queen Latifah at the end of the film.

Prerecord is the Hollywood term for an arrangement done in advance of the film. It is different from the movie’s score, which is composed after filming.

The movie follows the life of Smith, whose work Grimes knows well. Since 1984, he has taught a history course at the University where he discusses Smith and her heavy influence

BY Carrie Grace Henderson chenderson@lsureveille.com

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The new Commissioner of Higher Education, Joseph Rallo, will have an annual salary of $350,000, and his contract extends until Dec. 31, 2017.

Rallo is not set to take up duties as commissioner until January.

He will serve as the lead coordinator for Louisiana’s four higher education systems, University of Louisiana, Southern University, LSU and Louisiana Community and Technical College systems.

The Board selected Rallo as commissioner from three finalists earlier this month. Board member Joseph Wiley reminded the board not to take for granted that it managed to hire a new commissioner without controversy or animosity.

“We selected an imminently qualified candidate. We’ve negotiated a contract to get him on board.

We did it with full disclosure and access of all people involved, and we had no controversy,” Wiley said.

Board member Richard Lipsey

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Have you gained weight since coming to college?

Drew Senegal

sociology and English senior

Danielle Webb sociology and criminology senior

‘I’ve seen people in my close peer group gain weight throughout college. Some lost it, but most keep it. That was just due to lack of exercising, lack of time and bad eating habits.’

Tatum Taylor political science sophomore

‘I guess it reflects your attitude toward college in general. If you become lazier after high school, then you’ll gain 15 more pounds, but if you become more motivated, then it becomes so much easier to eat healthy on campus than it was in high school.’

‘We’ve all changed in different ways. You see people gain weight freshman year and then lose weight, or you see people stay the same and then gain weight further along. And that might mean that they had a difficult time at some point in their life. Maybe the transition from high school to college wasn’t that hard on them, and something happened between that, like something happened in their family or they were depressed.’

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A candidate for president of the Navajo Nation lost another round in a language fluency dispute Wednesday, all but ending his bid for office.

The Navajo Nation Supreme Court upheld a ruling from a lower court that said Chris Deschene was not qualified to seek the tribe’s top elected post after he declined to demonstrate whether he is fluent in Navajo.

Tribal law requires presidential candidates on the nation’s largest reservation to be fluent in the language, a defining part of Navajo culture.

The tribe’s highest court did not rule on the merits of the case. Instead, the justices dismissed it over lack of jurisdiction because Deschene did not include a copy of his disqualification order with his notice of appeal.

They ruled out any possibility to have the appeal reconsidered.

“Any litigant who is serious about his case will ensure that all of the court’s jurisdictional requirements are satisfied,” the

justices wrote.

Deschene’s attorney and campaign representatives didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Supreme Court said election officials must move up the third-place finisher from the primary election. It’s unclear whether Navajos will choose a new tribal president Nov. 4.

Deschene came in second to Joe Shirley Jr. in the August primary, but his campaign was overshadowed by questions regarding his fluency in the Navajo language.

Challenges brought him by two opponents in the primary, Hank Whitethorne and Dale Tsosie, also sparked a conversation about the importance of Navajo across the reservation.

Deschene has said he’s proficient in the language.

However, he refused to take a fluency test developed by the personnel in the tribe’s education department. Deschene also declined to answer questions in a deposition or as a witness in the case against him. He said it was not right that he be singled out and tested on his language ability.

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Navajo presidential candidate Chris Deschene greets supporters ahead of a hearing Oct. 3 in Window Rock, Ariz.

Richie Nez of the tribe’s Office of Hearings and Appeals said he had no choice but to disqualify Deschene after the candidate failed to prove he could speak fluent Navajo.

The Supreme Court remanded the case to Nez after ruling

that the tribe’s language was too important to disregard as a qualification for the presidency.

The language is the foundation of the culture and traditions, said to have been handed down by the Holy People.

Nez earlier dismissed the challenges as untimely.

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Swedish military scales back submarine hunt STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s military has withdrawn some of the ships taking part in a submarine hunt in the Stockholm archipelago.

Military spokesman Erik Lagersten said some of the naval assets, including the corvette HMS Visby, returned to a naval base Wednesday for “maintenance” as the search entered “a partially new phase.”

He rejected the move was a de-escalation, saying the

operation continued with air, ground and some naval assets.

The Swedish military launched its biggest anti-submarine operation since the twilight of the Soviet Union on Friday after receiving credible reports of foreign underwater activity in the archipelago that extends from the capital, Stockholm, into the Baltic Sea. Military officials haven’t blamed any country for the suspected intrusion, though most Swedish defense analysts say Russia would be a likely culprit.

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Geaux Teach English program gives educators hands-on experience

BY Kelsey Bordelon kbordelon@lsureveille.com The Geaux Teach English program allows studenteducators to get hands-on experience leading the English Amped class at McKinley High School, while promoting a collaborative community for scholarship and resources.

English Amped combines the required American Literature curriculum with creative writing, performance and community-centered research.

The University’s Geaux Teach English students rallied around a table in the McKinley High School Library to check in with each other to evaluate how their program is progressing while the band’s practice seeped through the walls.

The student-educators took turns bragging on their students’ triumphs and reflecting on the trials of the doubleperiod English Amped class.

When English secondary education senior Gabrielle Swindle’s turn came, she pulled a loose-leaf sheet of paper out of her folder, rhythmically recited her student’s poem through her grin, then returned her focus to her cohorts flailing her arms,

buoyant with pride in her student’s creative thinking.

Swindle said the interactive work gives her passion for teaching a greater focus and purpose.

English Amped came from the collaborative efforts of doctoral candidate Anna West, McKinley English teacher Destiny Cooper and Sue Weinstein, adviser for the English secondary education concentration program.

The class is a learning lab for University English secondary education majors and strengthens education in Louisiana — producing teachers to educate students who are socio-economically diverse, technologically proficient and multilingual.

“The intent behind our method of teaching is ‘action and reflection upon the world in order to change it and change ourselves’ — our critical pedagogy,” West said.

The class began in part with West’s dissertation but will develop in years to come through the student-educators’ hands-on experience.

Geaux Teach English senior Amelia Hammond said the program allows the student-educators to utilize

the education methods they’ve studied.

“We’re seeing all the different strategies put in place and seeing how you can build a community of respect in a classroom,” West said.

The element of communal respect between the McKinley students and the student-educators is key for this program’s educational philosophy.

“In critical pedagogy, we value that, and we tell them that their voice has power and your thoughts and opinion matter,” said Geaux Teach English senior Selena Johnson. “And it was really cool to see the students start to get that.”

Weinstein said the McKinley students are empowered by English Amped and act on the lessons they learn, as they did this summer at the Louisiana Summit on African American Male Education.

The summit highlights successful education policies and encourages positive changes in students. West said numerous young men went beyond McKinley requirements to attend the event and eloquently posed questions to the speakers and proved their relevance to the matter.

Weinstein said people don’t

have high expectations for kids. This is a defining factor in how students rise or fall with their education, so Geaux Teach English creates the support system to keep students progressing.

“What we’re getting to is where teaching is a vocation, an art and a craft,” Weinstein said.

“You can do things with students

far beyond what people think teenagers are capable of.”

Through this philosophy of teaching, the Geaux Teach English student-educators are giving the English Amped junior class at McKinley High School the skills and tools necessary to develop an eye for critical thinking before stepping into a college classroom.

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English secondary education senior Gabrielle Swindle relates rap battles and poetry to students Wednesday during a group exercise at McKinley high school.

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College affordability bills could help students with debt Odds slim for acts to be passed in election year

percent default on their loans within three years.

The Middle Class Creating Higher Education

BY Deanna Narveson Affordability Necessary to dnarveson@lsureveille.com Compete Economically Act, introduced by Sen. Mary Landrieu Students could benefit finan- this year, would increase the cially from three acts about col- amount of Pell grants, or needlege affordability introduced in based grants, students can Congress this year, but with the receive.

Her other initiative, the upcoming election, the chances Bank on Stuof the bills making Emerit through are slim. ‘For generations, a college dents gency Loan Act, These initia- education has been the tives, aimed at pathway to the middle would decrease interest rate changing the way class, but new challenges the on student loans students pay for are threatening that and adjust gradcollege and preventing graduates promise for many families.’ uates’ payments to prevent defrom defaulting on sen. Tom Harkin faulting. their loans or failStudent loan ing to pay them acpayments are cording to the legal standard, come at a time when calculated from a graduate’s student debt is at an all-time income and range from 10 to 20 percent of a graduate’s discrehigh.

According to the Project tionary income, or the money on Student Debt, a third-party they have left over after paying organization, 71 percent of for necessities like housing and college graduates have debt — food, according to the governabout $30,000 on average. How- ment’s student aid website.

Former Student Governever, debt is not the only problem: From 2011 to 2013, 650,000 ment president John Woodgraduates defaulted on their ard traveled to Washington, D.C., several times to meet loans.

The White House College with lawmakers about higher Scorecard reports University education policy during his students graduate with an aver- presidency.

“Student debt has become a age of $15,000 in debt and 4.9

problem,” Woodard said. “The only issue is in an election year, the likelihood of them getting passed is slim to none.”

Woodard said the odds of the CHANCE Act and the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Act are further diminished by conservative initiatives to decrease government spending.

Retiring Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee, also introduced an initiative for the Higher Education Affordability Act that would revise how states fund higher education, how students pay off loans and the transparency of the entire process.

“For generations, a college education has been the pathway to the middle class, but new challenges are threatening that promise for many families,” Harkin said in a statement.

“The Higher Education Affordability Act seeks changes to our system.”

Woodard said these acts would have a huge impact on any student and make it easier to go to college.

According to Landrieu’s website, both acts will have to be reintroduced next year if they are not passed in Congress before Dec. 31.

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Grimes thinks his knowledge of her music prompted the film’s music consulting company Neophonic, which has also done work on popular television shows like “Glee” and “Game of Thrones,” to contact him with its request.

Grimes narrated the song’s history and his work in its alteration.

The original song was written and released during Smith’s prime, but by 1930, America had moved beyond the blues.

In 1933, producer John Hammond tried to revitalize Smith’s career by recording songs outside the genre and using more instruments than in her earlier recordings.

Grimes’ task was to arrange “Long Old Road” in Hammond’s style, as if it had been recorded in 1933.

“The first thing I thought was ‘Boy, how am I going to do this?’” Grimes said. “‘This is going to be difficult.’”

Director Dee Rees, who studied under Spike Lee, chose his arrangement, and Grimes said hearing the playback of Los Angeles musicians performing it was rewarding.

This is not the first time Grimes has undertaken such a project. His work includes around 250 arrangements and compositions, and he’s worked with musicians including The Beach Boys, Aaron Neville, Eartha Kitt and Randy Newman.

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“I hope you’ll look at this carefully and understand those emergency repairs are of utmost importance,” Lipsey said to the Board.

The Board also approved the first step in setting next year’s budget, which covers all expenses in higher education for two-year and four-year institutions. The Board’s finance committee presented the Preliminary Formula Funding Request for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

The formula for calculating the preliminary budget request is based on funding data from the year before and excludes all one-time funding to higher education.

The Board’s next meeting is set for Dec. 10, but Chairman Clinton Rasberry said the Board may meet before then to approve the private matching of money for the $40 million Workforce and Innovation for Stronger Economy Fund.

The WISE fund is additional funding from the state to support higher education programs in high demand fields and requires schools to get a 20 percent match from a private partner for WISE money to be used.

For example, if a program at the University was eligible for funding from the WISE fund, it would have to be matched by a private partner before the money could be used by the program.

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demands for clients. He said his position in higher education allows him to make music he likes and hopes other people will enjoy too.

In his classes, Grimes likes to show students where his projects start and how they progress, sharing with interested undergraduates and sometimes recruiting graduate students for input.

“Some call it research. Call it what you want,” Grimes said.

“I’m not doing research in the traditional scientific sense. I am coming up with new ways to present something and get it performed.”

Though he does not watch much television or have HBO, Grimes said he will try to see his contribution to the film after its release.

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Grimes said he does not dwell on past projects, though, because there isn’t enough time to wallow in failures or gloat on successes.

“My favorite project is whatever’s coming next,” Grimes said. “Whatever I am working on right now.”

The conversational nature of jazz appealed to Grimes, who was first trained as a classical musician. He said jazz audiences never judge a performance the way classical ones do.

“People often take themselves very, very seriously,” Grimes said, “But when you’re playing jazz, there is a freedom that’s really fun.”

Grimes does not consider himself a part of the music industry, which he says fills

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TURNING the TABLES Tigers are among the nation’s best in turnover margin

BY MICHAEL HAARALA mhaarala@lsureveille.com

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LSU’s Rickey Jefferson intercepts the ball Sept. 6 during the Tigers’ 56-0 victory against Sam Houston in Tiger Stadium.

When it comes to turnovers, LSU is making a statement.

Eight games into the season, LSU is tied for 11th in the nation for turnover margin with seven.

They’re fourth in turnover margin in the Southeastern Conference behind Kentucky, Ole Miss and the national leader Georgia, who has a turnover margin of 13.

The Tigers have pulled down eight interceptions and recovered eight fumbles while giving up a combined nine interceptions and fumbles.

“These turnovers give us a better chance to win,” said sophomore cornerback Tre’Davious White. “I feel like pretty much every game we’ve had this year that we won, we won the turnover margin. I feel like if we continue to do that, we’ll come out and keep winning.”

White is tied with sophomore safety Rickey Jefferson for the interception lead with two. Jefferson, the younger brother of former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson, is stepping out of his brother’s shadow and is making a name for himself.

“It’s just good execution,”

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Jefferson said. “We’re in the right place at the right time.

We’re there more often than not.

We just listen to Chief [LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis] and use our athletic ability and that helps us with making those plays.”

The defense is averaging exactly one interception per game and one fumble recovery per game.

As a unit, LSU’s defense is more productive when playing in Baton Rouge. In Tiger Stadium, LSU has picked off four passes and picked up six fumbles. When playing elsewhere, the Tigers have intercepted the same number of balls but have only recovered two fumbles.

“It’s easier to make those plays in Tiger Stadium,” Jefferson said. “Death Valley is an amazing place to play in, those fans scream loud and confuse the [opposing] offense on their calls and techniques. It’s exciting, it is definitely an advantage for us for us to make those plays.”

The Tigers are controlling turnovers not only on the defensive side of the ball, but on the offensive side as well.

For college football fans, weekends always start with Big & Rich.

Sitting at home or at a tailgate, fans watch as the country music duo’s song “Comin’ to Your City” plays every Saturday morning to start ESPN’s show “College GameDay.” The song serves as the start of each fan’s favorite day of the week.

Like the title of the song, fans wait patiently each week, watching the show visit different college campuses and hoping one day the show will come to their city.

Baton Rouge gets its moment this Saturday.

“College GameDay” announced earlier this week it would be headed to LSU this Saturday in anticipation for the Tigers’ game against No. 3 Ole Miss. The week has been filled with debate on who the celebrity guest picker may be and what signs fans may make for the show.

The problem for some is the show’s early morning start time, dissuading students from waking up early and preventing them from going out the night before.

This notion is too simple-minded and fails to reflect how significant GameDay has become to college football.

ESPN began running “College

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VOLLEYBALL

Flory breaks program record for wins as LSU sweeps Ole Miss

BY TYLER NUNEZ tnunez@lsureveille.com LSU volleyball coach Fran Flory became the winningest coach in program history Wednesday night when the Tigers continued their hot streak and completed the road swing sweep in a three-set victory against Ole Miss at the Gillom Sports Complex.

The Tigers (11-7, 6-3 Southeastern Conference) never trailed in the third and final set of their sixth consecutive win and their fourth sweep in five games in which they handed Ole Miss (184, 4-4 SEC) its first home loss of the season.

“It’s my dream to be here,” Flory said in a news release. “It’s my dream job and you get to do it for as long as I have. That’s a lot of wins by a lot of players

and a lot of hard work by staff members. [Assistant coach] Jill Lytle Wilson has been here with me most of the way as a player and coach, and that’s one example of the credit that should go to all of the coaches and players who have been here along the way.”

The road swing culminated in LSU’s 28-26, 25-18, 25-20 win in Oxford, Mississippi. The Tigers offensively dominated Ole Miss, hitting at a .333 clip while holding the Rebels to a .198 attacking percentage.

Sophomore middle blocker Briana Holman once again led the Tigers with 16 kills while earning a .414 hitting percentage and tallying six blocks.

Freshman outside hitters Gina Tillis and Mimi Eugene added 12 kills each while combining for a .327 hitting clip and 10 kills.

Flory said she hopes this is just the beginning of LSU’s run this season.

“I thought we showed great poise tonight, and I’m proud of our effort,” Flory said. “We were balanced, and we controlled our opportunities. We didn’t allow them to make runs, but they could never seize the momentum. We held the energy on our side and did a great job of controlling the match because of that.”

After opening conference play with three straight losses, LSU has won six straight matches, losing just four sets during that stretch.

The streak began Oct. 5 with a five-set victory against Arkansas in which the Tigers overcame a 2-1 set deficit.

They then returned to the

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LSU volleyball head coach Fran Flory gives a pep talk to her team Sept. 24 during the Tigers’ loss against Kentucky in the PMAC.

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Change in formation gives Tigers more offensive chances

BY MORGAN PREWITT mprewitt@lsureveille.com To play on any team, there’s a balance between showcasing individual talent and fitting into the team philosophy.

Great teams use the individual talent of their players to their full potential and adjust to whatever system will achieve this aim.

By changing formations in the middle of the season from a 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3, the LSU soccer team looked to create more opportunities by using the abilities of sophomore forward Summer Clarke and sophomore defender Megan Lee to attack the flanks.

“When we are 4-3-3, you have a couple more options up top,” said junior forward Lexi Gibbs. “It’s not you and one more person. I guess it’s more structured, and I kind of like that better because I need rules and lines. I prefer 4-3-3, but 4-4-2 is fine. I think it is more creative.”

In the 4-4-2 formation, the forwards are expected to create opportunities based on their creativity, communication and chemistry.

However, the Tigers’ young front line of Clarke and freshman forward Jorian Baucom struggled to create a consistent flow of scoring opportunities.

Out of the 4-4-2, LSU’s offense posted four scoreless games in its first eight contests. The Tigers scored nine goals in this formation, which they played for the majority of LSU’s non-conference schedule.

The Tigers couldn’t take advantage of Clarke’s ability to create opportunities with the

ball at her feet on the flanks during the nonconference schedule, despite scoring multiple goals in this formation in other matches.

Within the 4-4-2 scheme, the two forwards play a more central role. The outside midfielders’ main offensive responsibility is to drive the ball into the corners to cross it into the box for the forwards to score off a cross.

The Tigers didn’t score another goal in the air off a cross out of the 4-4-2 formation after Baucom scored the Tigers’ first goal of the season against Troy on a header off a cross.

Coach Brian Lee switched formations in LSU’s first Southeastern Conference match against Missouri on Sept.

19, creating a more dynamic and consistent attack against physical SEC teams.

Within the 4-3-3, the three forwards have more defined roles.

The center forward plays higher and stays central, creating a target for crosses. The outside forwards play wider, similar to outside midfielders in a 4-4-2 but with less defensive responsibility.

“I feel really comfortable [in the 4-4-3],” Clarke said. “I think we’ve made leaps and bounds of progress up front.

We’ve learned to play with each other and play off one another. I think that playing with a three front is really working for us. I think we’ve just been improving every game — learning to play together, getting chances and things like that.”

Since the Tigers started playing with three forwards, Clarke has scored three goals and two assists. Baucom has

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LSU freshman forward Jorian Baucom (5) runs the ball Friday during the Tigers 4-1 loss to Texas A&M at LSU Soccer Stadium. led the team over the span with four goals and two assists.

Brian’s decision to move Megan from left back to left forward added a true left-footed threat to the left flank.

“Since we pushed [Megan] up front on the left side, that kind of gives us two wingers,” Brian said. “And a real leftie where everyone else … is right footed. Megan has changed the game a lot on the left. Jorian is doing really, really well at center forward.”

The change in formation has given the Tigers more structure up front, allowing them to take full advantage of their dynamic attacking players.

You can reach Morgan Prewitt on Twitter @kmprewitt_TDR.

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LSU sophomore forward Summer Clarke (4) runs past Nicholls’ senior defender Amber Moore (23) on Sept 2. during the Tiger’s 3-0 victory at LSU Soccer Stadium.

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Jones to receive two- Board proposes lower ticket prices decrease to help year extension, raise Price generate ticket sales

BY Jack Chascin jchascin@lsureveille.com LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones is set to receive a two-year contract extension and a $400,000 per year raise pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors at its meeting Friday, according to a copy of the Board’s agenda.

While the contract has not been approved, the Board’s approval is considered a formality.

The LSU Athletic Department will pay for the contract, according to the agenda. Jones’ raise would put his yearly salary at $1.5 million, and along with incentives, he could make up to $2.15 million a year by

reaching postseason and academic goals.

Jones’ new proposed deal will run through June 2019.

Jones, who is heading into his third year as head coach, has a 39-26 record in his first two seasons, including a National Invitational Tournament appearance last season.

The news of a the new proposal comes a day after the media picked the LSU men’s basketball team to finish fourth in the Southeastern Conference at SEC Media Day. LSU sophomore forward Jordan Mickey earned preseason First Team All-SEC honors after recording nine double-doubles and All-SEC Freshman Team accolades last season.

BY Brian pellerin bpellerin@lsureveille.com Season ticket prices for the LSU women’s basketball team are set to be lowered if a proposal is approved by the LSU Board of Supervisors at its meeting Friday.

The amendment would lower the cost of season and individual tickets for the upcoming season.

The proposal cites the introduction of the SEC Network

as a reason for lowering ticket prices and also states the new ticket prices will bring LSU’s prices to par with other Southeastern Conference teams.

The proposal states that the direct fiscal impact of lowering the prices will be a 25 percent loss in revenue but hopes the new price structure will generate an increase in ticket sales, making up for the revenue losses.

The cost for a season ticket in the 100 level will now cost $100, while the 200-level season ticket will cost $75 if approved at Friday’s meeting.

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LSU runner Jack Wilkes rediscovers love for cross country BY jacob hamilton jhamilton@lsureveille.com

at the Texas Relays, where he set his personal record in the 1,600-meter race. Wilkes went The competition from on to win the Louisiana state freshman cross country and title in the 800-meter race.

“I talked to [Robinson], and track runner Jack Wilkes’ teammates is pushing him to we planned a visit,” Wilkes new levels he didn’t reach in said, “In my mind, I thought it highschool, and he is flourish- was just a thing I could do to say I got recruited by LSU.” ing because of it.

Wilkes rethought his deciWilkes attended Airline High School in Bossier City, sion to give up running after learning of Louisiana, where most R o bi n s o n’s elite athletes played Olympic pedfootball or basketball, ‘The transition to now having a team of the igree and his leaving the track profast track in gram behind. Wilkes best runners in the collegiate didn’t face top-level state — all these guys competition every that are better than me, coaching.

On his ofday, and he started and not being the best ficial visit, doubting his love for on the team has been Wilkes imthe sport. an amazing thing.’ mediately fell In fact, Wilkes in love with — the top-ranked Jack Wilkes, LSU and de800-meter prospect in cided to beLSU freshman cross country the state — decided to come a Tiger forgo the opportunity and track runner when he saw to run in college dethe friendly spite offers from Miscompetition at practice. sissippi State and Ole Miss. “[Sophomore] Blair Hender“To be completely honest, I was pretty convinced on not son was out there running rerunning [in college],” Wilkes ally fast and my competitive said. “I didn’t let myself be re- juices started going,” Wilkes cruited. I didn’t call coaches said. “I started thinking about back because I didn’t think I how much faster I could run if loved it. I enjoyed playing oth- I got to chase him every single day, and that’s when I made er sports too much.”

But then Wilkes was ap- the decision to go through with proached by LSU cross coun- this.”

This competition from try coach Khadevis Robinson

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Jack Wilkes (809) leads the pack during the LSU Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 20 at Highland Road Park. his teammates, most notably Henderson, has brought Wilkes to love the sport again, and he is off to a hot start in his freshman season.

“The transition to now having a team of the best runners in the state — all these guys that are better than me, and not being the best on the team has been an amazing thing,” Wilkes said. “I love the fact that

I have to compete every day.

Every day in practice feels like a race.”

Training with the more experienced runners and working in Robinson’s system helped Wilkes obtain a sixthplace finish at the LSU Invitational, completing the 5K race in 15 minutes and 57.78 seconds.

Although Wilkes is shin-

ing in his inaugural cross country season, he expects to run better in the 800-meter race and is the mile runner in the distance medley relay during track season.

“Without a doubt, I am getting better, not only physically but mentally,” Wilkes said. “Being able to run what I am running really excites me about what I can do in the spring.”

page 10 GAMEDAY, from page 5 GameDay” in 1987, but the show really gained steam in 1993, when it started airing live on location for one of the big games every week. The live broadcast brought fans to the show, and suddenly ESPN had a connection with its fans unlike any other television network.

For the first time, fans could be seen somewhere other than the stadium, and the world of tailgating and socializing before the game could be broadcast to the country. You could see another fan base’s traditions without visiting the university, and that made for great television.

The show is almost like National Geographic and Planet Earth for sports fans. Every week GameDay goes to a college viewers had only heard of, and they see a different culture with the same love for college football.

As the years passed, the Internet made fan accessibility easier, but so did the idea of on-location pregame shows. Now, almost any big sporting event features a studio on the scene with screaming fans enthusiastic to be on a show they watch religiously.

The show reached a new level of significance when analyst Lee Corso began bringing mascot headgear for his picks at the end of the show. It is a comical act, but fans adore it, and being able to see Corso live on set has become another appeal of going to the show.

FLORY, from page 5 PMAC three days later to earn their first sweep of the season against Mississippi State before hitting the road for a stretch of four consecutive away games over 10 days — LSU’s longest conference road swing of the season.

LSU did not lose a set in its first two games of the stretch against Tennessee and Missouri, extending its winning streak to four games and 11 consecutive sets.

It seemed the Tigers’ run would end in Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday, when they dropped their first two sets to

More than anything, getting picked to be GameDay’s location is a sign of relevancy for fans.

Getting picked is ESPN’s way of saying a team has made it, and the school has the opportunity to prove its worth with the country watching.

The episodes on Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 were the best proof of the show’s impact when the studio went to Oxford, Mississippi, and Starkville, Mississippi, for the first time. The state flooded the campuses both weeks, recognizing the chance they were given.

LSU has been blessed with multiple visits from the GameDay crew in the last decade, including one in 2012 for the Tigers’ game against Alabama. The way the SEC West is going, it wouldn’t be surprising if the show came back to campus in the next few years.

Fans cannot predict the future, however, and students need to see the opportunity they have on Saturday. This is the first time GameDay has come to campus while sophomores and freshmen have been here, and it also could be their last.

Wake up early and bring your energy to the Parade Ground on Saturday. “College GameDay” is coming to your city, and that is worth sacrificing one Friday night.

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practice, it’s just something we work on on a team-wide basis Through eight games, the two and we realize that if we don’t quarterbacks have combined for turn the ball over and win the five interceptions on 173 pass at- turnover margin, our chances to tempts, good for win are much bet89 completions ‘These turnovers give us ter.” and 1,500 yards. a better chance to win. I After giving The Tigers have feel like pretty much every up four fumbles a pass attempt- game we’ve had this year in the first five to - i nterc ept io n of the seathat we won, we won the games ratio of 34.6 to son, the running turnover margin.’ one and throw 1 backs have not interception for let the ball leave TRE’DAVIOUS WHITE, every 300 yards their arms since.

LSU sophomore cornerback of passing offense LSU has not fumfor LSU. bled in an SEC “We pride ourselves on not matchup to date on 173 carries turning the ball over in the in these contests. backfield,” said senior running The offensive line is one of back Terrence Magee. “We the keys in controlling offenwork on our ball security every sive turnovers. After a shaky day. Before we get into the core start to the season, the group

TURNOVERS, from page 5

has fixed many of the early season woes that weakened the unit. As SEC play continues, the line will keep playing a crucial role in preventing offensive turnovers.

“What we do is pass protection,” said junior offensive tackle Vadal Alexander. “We keep the pocket clean so he doesn’t have hands in his way drawing at the ball, and [in the] running game we open holes so the running back doesn’t have to make a cut at the second level so he can have that ball tight and secured on the hand off, things like that. That’s our job, to keep things as clean as possible.”

You can reach Michael Haarala on Twitter @haarala_TDR.

Tommy Romanach is a 22-yearold mass communication senior from Dallas, Texas. You can reach him on Twitter @troman_92. then-No. 12 Kentucky. But the Tigers would not die, and they came back to win three consecutive sets to end the Wildcats’ 11-match winning streak and earn their biggest win of the season, setting up LSU’s road sweep with its win against Ole Miss.

“We expect to continue this and get better,” Flory said. “We’re excited about what the rest of the season holds and excited about the next couple of recruiting classes and it’s a tribute to this staff for putting us in the position that we’re in now.”

You can reach Tyler Nunez on Twitter @Nunez_TDR.

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Art house films thrive outside of public view CAT’S GOT HIS TONGUE will kallenborn Entertainment Columnist

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P H A N T O M S New Orleans tour group reveals city’s frightening history BY meg ryan mryan@lsureveille.com On Chartres Street, in the French Quarter, stands the Old Ursuline Convent.

Nightly tour groups walk by to hear the story of the vampires who occupy the third floor. While the story says the windows are nailed shut with a pope’s blessing, somehow, shutters break off and bloody attacks have been reported. Two women who once attempted to stake out and videotape the convent were later found dead, their bodies drained of blood and

their deaths impossible to understand.

For French Quarter Phantoms tour guide Luke Siddall, this is his favorite story to tell guests on his vampire and ghost walking tour.

French Quarter Phantoms is a tour company that holds vampire, ghost and cemetery tours throughout New Orleans. Tour guides have to go through extensive background tests, drug tests and a history test to become licensed by the city. Once licensed, they’re

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Going to the movies is one of my favorite activities in the world.

There’s nothing like going to see an incredible film with a couple friends and a huge tub of popcorn.

But as much as I would like to go see a movie in the theater every day, that’s not always an option. Especially now, in the movie slump that happens after the summer blockbusters but before awards season, there’s not always a movie worth seeing among the Hollywood mainstays.

Most people put as little effort into seeing a movie as possible.

All it takes is finding what was released that week and showing up on time, right? While you can stick to the new releases and blockbusters and have a blast, sometimes you can get much more out of the experience by putting in a little more work.

You’re probably familiar with art house films; they’re the ones that get released at Sundance and often are nominated for several Oscars. The business model for these films is drastically different than for the average movie. They generally don’t have much money behind them, and as a result, it can sometimes be difficult to get a wide release.

But art house films are almost always extremely well-crafted

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Rise Against to play at Voodoo Fest on Halloween night Band talks longevity, New Orleans culture BY joshua jackson jjackson@lsureveille.com As the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, so does punk-rock band Rise Against.

The two will come together for the first time as the band plays at one of Louisiana’s biggest festivals on Halloween night. The Daily Reveille sat down with Rise Against bassist Joe Principe to talk about playing in the Crescent City and the band’s ability to remain relevant.

The Daily Reveille: How does playing in New Orleans compare to other cities?

Joe Principe: The last time we played in New Orleans was the House of Blues a while ago.

There’s a different vibe in New Orleans and a certain history. It’s great to walk around the city — I just like to soak it in and walk around.

TDR: What is your favorite place to go in New Orleans?

JP: That hasn’t been decided yet. We always try to find good vegetarian or vegan restaurants when we tour, and we haven’t found that in New Orleans yet, but I want to.

TDR: Is playing in a festival environment different than playing as the headliner of your own tour?

JP: Absolutely, but it’s just as fun. You have thousands of music

fans there, and it’s a chance to play for new fans. It’s great exposure, and it’s always fun.

TDR: What songs can be expected from the Voodoo set list?

JP: With any show, we try to have a good mix of the different sides of Rise Against. We have our fast songs and our slow songs.

We just want the kids to come out and sing along with us and enjoy.

TDR: You’re playing on Halloween night. Are you prepared?

JP: I’m not sure what we’re going to be in store for, but I’m ready to take it all in. Maybe we’ll dress up too, or maybe we won’t.

I know it’s going to be crazy. I guess we’ll see when it happens.

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‘Nostalgia’ revitalizes classic songs FARY DUST Paige fary Entertainment Writer Annie Lennox is a Scottish singer-songwriter whose work spans every genre from soulful jazz to electronica. Her name may be unfamiliar to many college students, but she once was half of the new-wave duo Eurythmics, the band that wrote and performed “Love Is a Stranger” and “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).”

Lennox independently made “Into The West,” which is in the end credits of “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.”

The song won her a Golden Globe and an Academy Award, only two of her many achievements.

This week, Lennox released a new album, “Nostalgia.” To summarize its quality in the simplest way possible: So far, only six out of 159 iTunes reviewers rated it lower than four stars.

In “Nostalgia,” Lennox covers 12 of her favorite childhood hits, from soft songs like “Georgia on My Mind” to powerhouse hits like “I Put a Spell on You,” and the songs’ quality never wavers.

Throughout the album, no matter the pace or theatricality, the vocals are a joy to hear. Her voice proves to be strong and flexible after performing songs that detracted from its quality for decades. Without techno sounds and collaborations with famous faces, listeners can hear Lennox as the powerful singer she’s been all along.

Maybe most importantly, Annie Lennox sells what she sings.

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In “Memphis in June,” listeners can understand exactly how and why Memphis in June is lovely enough to inspire a song. In her rendition of “Strange Fruit,” originally made popular by Billie Holiday, Lennox illustrates the horror of racism in the South and how heavily plantation culture — and Southern culture in general — is romanticized.

Her take on George Gershwin’s “Summertime” can calm any listener with her smooth tones. No matter the track, Lennox is convincing in her performance.

These songs have had innumerable covers since they were written — including Ray Charles’

performance of “Georgia on My Mind” and Louis Armstrong’s rendition of “I Cover the Waterfront” — but Lennox’s take stands out among the best. Each one of her tracks renews the songs. The hits are dramatically different from previous covers.

Overall, “Nostalgia” is worth a listen, even if just to bring variety to a playlist. It’s calming, but it keeps your attention. The album sheds light on classics that can get stuck in anyone’s head for days, and it motivates listeners to look up her work in Eurythmics for comparison. The biggest issue with “Nostalgia” is that it doesn’t last long enough.

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‘Hold My Home’ a lightning-fast hit PARDON MY FRENCH Gerald Ducote Entertainment Writer

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Long Beach-based indie rock band Cold War Kids has returned with a new album, “Hold My Home.” This record comes only a year-and-a-half after 2013’s “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts,” a remarkably quick period to write and record an entire album.

The short time between the two albums has resulted in a relatively short album with only 11 tracks. When listening to “Hold My Home,” it’s evident Cold War Kids applied the theme of brevity and conciseness to everything involved with the release — each song is quintessential Cold War Kids power packed into four minutes or less.

As a whole, “Hold My Home” is appealing to the listener in that it sounds strikingly like a good U2 album. In the wake of U2 forcibly placing its newest release, “Songs of Innocence,” into Apple

customers’ accounts, it’s no surprise this specification is necessary. Cold War Kids singer Nathan Willett gives off the same Bono-esque exuberance that can be heard in U2’s 1980 debut, “Boy.” What brings listeners back to reality is how the album plays like any other Cold War Kids album. Each song is a dramatic, wildly emphatic anthem that calls back each previous album.

“Hotel Anywhere” marks the middle of “Hold My Home” and proves itself worthy enough to be the album’s potential first single in the near future. The song is extremely fun and comes off sounding like a 1980s dance track with a hook suiting any road trip.

One of the album’s best features is Cold War Kids’ ability to call on itself to fill in the cracks between the songs. The sixth track, titled “Go Quietly,” sounds like it would be well placed in the band’s 2006 operatic debut, “Robbers and Cowards,” which gave fans such gems as “Hang Me Up to Dry” and “Hospital Beds.” The song’s chunky guitar rhythm and

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use of isolated singing give it the same stark resonance as an empty warehouse.

In comparison to other modern acts, “Hold My Home” allows Cold War Kids to reach the same level of artistry as Arctic Monkeys. The album sinks its hooks into listeners’ ears and lets them enjoy the ride. From the jangly, Coldplay-sounding opening guitar of “All This Could Be Yours” to the somber synth chords that close out “Hear My Baby Cry,” “Hold My Home” holds up against Cold War Kids’ solid repertoire of impressive albums.

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New BR salon offers one-of-a-kind hair products

By meg ryan mryan@lsureveille.com Tucked away from Baton Rouge’s busier areas is the Menkoi Hair Studio.

Owner Chris Pham offers a place that’s more than just a cut and color — the salon sells oneof-a-kind hair products as well.

Pham opened Menkoi on Aug. 4 but started making the Menkoi hair and body products in 2013.

“My grandma used to make the majority of these products at her house. … After she passed away, I decided to turn her passion into a business,” Pham said.

The name Menkoi means being free and untrammeled, which is how Pham wants his customers to feel when using the products. Unlike other brands, the products work to preserve and protect the environment by creating items without artificial chemicals.

Pham said all of the Menkoi products are certified organic and 99 percent natural — the only additive is the fragrance.

The line includes five hair products and one body product, but Pham wants to introduce more

body products in the coming year.

Currently, the Menkoi line includes products named Matte Wax, Creative Clay, Healing Elixir, Hair Mist, Body Milk and Cooling Sensation Shampoo. Salon manager Shenikewa Ross said the Body Milk has taken off and is much better than lotions that include chemicals. She said after using Menkoi products on clients, they become repeat buyers.

“That speaks volumes itself,” Ross said.

Pham said he describes the Menkoi brand as multicultural, organic and natural.

“It’s not just for one type of hair, it’s for all types of hair,” Pham said.

The Menkoi products also are manufactured in the same building as the salon, keeping both businesses tightly knit.

Pham said he hadn’t seen other salons doing this and feels his brand is doing something different.

The Menkoi salon is located at 223 Fernwood Drive. Inside, the salon takes on a minimalist design in white, black and red.

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Chris Pham, owner of Menkoi, located at 223 Fernwood Drive, manufactures his own organic hair products.

“I always wanted something modern … I wanted this place to be picture perfect,” Pham said.

Ross said the most important part of the customer experience is the openness.

“When they walk in, they feel welcomed,” Ross said.

Ross said she has a client that doesn’t even feel the need to make an appointment and just walks in because of the comfortable, welcoming environment.

“We have a lot of regulars and a lot of referrals,” Pham said.

Ross said the salon is full service except for body wax and facials. Currently, the salon is offering a haircut for $9 and a cut, color and style for $45, she said.

You can reach Meg Ryan on Twitter @The_MegRyan.

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Louisiana historic venues offer authentic scares By paige fary pfary@lsureveille.com

The 13th Gate is one of the best-rated haunted attractions in the country. The haunted house is well known for high production value, and it’s celebrating its 13th year this season.

The House of Shock, a New Orleans haunted house, also is drawing large crowds as it hosts its final season.

But what is there left to do after visiting these locations.

Urban legends have it that Spanish Moon, a popular bar and music venue on Highland Road, is haunted. It now hosts bands like The Millburns and Prom Date, but it was a morgue in the early ’20s, according to NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Additional rumors say that Pleasant Hall is haunted because of a murder-suicide that allegedly occurred in the ’50s or ’60s, when a woman shot and killed her boyfriend in the midst of an argument and then ran to room 312, where she shot herself.

Many students recommend visiting St. Francisville, Louisiana, for paranormal experiences.

“Go to the Myrtles,” said biology junior Kyle Bramley.

“People are spending the night there. They have a bed-andbreakfast situation.”

The Myrtles Plantation’s guests experience many phenomena, including strange

sounds, ghost sightings and unusual marks on the house mirror, according to prairieghosts. com.

For those who want the experience without having to spend the entire night, the plantation offers both haunted and historical tours.

Finance senior Dani Johnson suggested touring the Myrtles Plantation “if they want something actually scary.”

“It’s scary because it may or may not be actually haunted,” Johnson said.

In addition to Myrtles Plantation, St. Francisville is home to The Glynns, a plantation and popular wedding venue with 27 acres and a barn. Biology freshman Sarah Moreau said while The Glynns isn’t open for tours, it is available to rent for special occasions like weddings.

“It has trap doors and secret areas,” Moreau said.

Physics sophomore Shelby Hust said New Orleans is the best place to go in Louisiana for haunted locations with its many haunted tours and attractions.

Business freshman Claire Schnell said The Mortuary, a haunted attraction on Canal Street, is a fun option.

The Mortuary was once a funeral home, according to NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Hauntworld.com says The Mortuary’s “grand Victorian mansion” is 140 years

old and was also a crematorium. The website says after the building was a funeral home, it was sold to Aveda, a spa and salon company, and then abandoned for three years. It wasn’t turned into the haunted house attraction until 2007.

Johnson said those who go to The Mortuary can expect a crowd.

“I was with a lot of people who literally screamed beginning to end before anything even happened,” Johnson said.

Other than tours of historic buildings or attractions like The Mortuary, Schnell said there are more options.

“You can take cemetery tours in the French Quarter too,” Schnell said.

Bramley said the mausoleums in New Orleans cemeteries are interesting to see.

Undecided freshman Ryan Armstrong said his high school, Silliman Institute in Clinton (a town about 50 minutes north of Baton Rouge), is haunted.

“It once was a Civil War hospital,” Armstrong said. “It’s been used as a haunted house attraction one year.”

He said the school is “almost falling apart” and is particularly scary if you’re walking around at night.

Although Silliman Institute is still operational, another school, which doubled as a nunnery, in Covington, Louisiana, is supposedly haunted and abandoned.

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Spanish Moon’s building is known as a haunted location in Baton Rouge.

“You have to walk through the woods to get there,” said mass communication sophomore Ariston Ross.

The nunnery and school, known as the Old SSA Convent, has an adjacent cemetery and several stories of ghost sightings and strange noises. People have reported feeling someone breathing down their necks when no one was there, according to strangeusa.com.

Some haunted locations are significantly closer to campus.

Reports of Confederate ghost sightings took place on Highland Road near Lee Drive, according to hauntspot.com.

The website explains sightings mostly involve bloody soldiers crossing Highland Road.

The site says many people have called the local police department “about injured men on the road,” but the police found nothing every time they investigated.

You can reach Paige Fary on Twitter @PaigeFary.

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Hairstyle is a major part of men’s fashion THE STYLIN’ PEACOCK MICHAEL TARVER Columnist A man’s hairstyle is one of the most important aspects of how he presents himself professionally and socially.

AXE hair campaign’s entire basis is that hair is the first thing women notice and are attracted to when they see a man. Though the commercials are slightly exaggerated and usually comical, the concept is accurate.

No matter how well a man is styled and put together, an ill-advised haircut can be distracting and off-putting for surrounding parties.

Therefore, it’s important for a man to choose a hairstyle that is consistent with his personal style and equally important to consult with his stylist when deciding a new, fresh cut.

Because the sad truth is there isn’t a universal hairstyle that looks good on every man. Choosing an appropriate cut is a significantly individual process that should not be taken lightly.

Matt Brocato, owner, operator and stylist at Brocato Hair Salon, said, if anything, there has been a trend of versatility in men’s hairstyles rather than one all-embracing style.

But Brocato said some people try to do too much with their

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A young man gets his hair styled Oct. 18 at a party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. hair when a more simplistic approach would suit them better.

“I find men [and women] complicate their hair way too much,” Brocato said.

Sometimes, a simple trim around the ears and hairline can make a drastic change in the presentation of a specific style, he said.

Brocato said his clientele requests both conservative cuts as well as slightly more experimental styles.

For instance, a popular style is what he calls a “long, short” cut which is shorter on the sides and longer on the top, he said. This seems to be a growingly popular look for more and more professional men today.

A working relationship between a client and stylist is key, and advancing a style is always a working process, Brocato said.

Dion Padan, a world renowned hairdresser who has styled celebrities such as Brandon Flowers, published an article at FashionBeans.com titled “The Right Haircut For Your Face Shape” that details the importance of pairing a hairstyle with your facial features and structure.

Padan argued that there are seven main facial shapes: oval, square, oblong, round, diamond, heart and triangular.

He said in the article that each of these shapes are complete with a specific range of styles that, generally, should not be strayed from.

For example, men with a rounder face shape should “avoid sharp fringes as they only accentuate the natural roundness of the face shape,” Padan said in the piece. While experimentation and risktaking can be healthy with hairstyles, there are some cuts certain men can’t pull off.

Also, hair color is something that should be considered when picking out an outfit.

There are certain hair colors that clash with various clothing colors. Though it may be a subtle dissonance, this clashing of color tones may be slightly discomforting to the average eye.

In any case, men should not be afraid to discuss their hairstyles to make forward progress in the way they look.

Often times, men are seen as more feminine if they are caught discussing what type of product they use or where they get their hair cut, but this is ridiculous.

Men who put time and emotion into their hair health and style are often not only more handsome but also a more wellrounded, fashionable person.

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high school, and I had always liked writing and storytelling,” he said. “That class was what really helped me turn the corner and gain the confidence I

BY LOGAN KEEN needed to really commit to it.” lkeen@lsureveille.com Right now, he’s working on what he describes as a lowLouisiana has experienced budget mystery series shooting a massive resurgence in me- in Lafayette. dia production of every kind “It’s sort of a spinoff of ‘Lord thanks to tax incentives aiming Byron,’” Godshall said. “We’re to keep filmmakers here and going to try to get it online in the state’s low cost of living. But 2015, and we’ll probably have a according to Zack Godshall, the Kickstarter campaign in 2015 best Louisiana has to offer in as well.” film has nothing to do with the While Louisiana is full of reltax breaks or the cheap living atively accomplished filmmakconditions. ers like Godshall, it’s just as full, “I’ve lived here since I was if not more, of aspiring young two ... this place is full of the talent looking to break into the stuff of stories,” Godshall said. industry.

“Characters, drama, it’s all Finance sophomore Nichohere.” las Leo, who also minors in film Godshall, a University and media arts, is amid his first alumnus who teaches an intro- legitimate attempt at an original ductory screenwriting course media production, a short film at the University, has directed tentatively titled “The Story of two separate films that were Lon.” selected for the Sundance Film “This story is my first attempt Festival, the first Louisiana to actually make a real producfilmmaker to accomplish that tion that would give me credfeat, according to the Depart- ibility as a writer/director,” Leo ment of English’s website. said.

His directorial debut, “Low “The concept kind of came and Behold,” which took place from an idea that in the art in a Hurricane Katrina-rav- world, things are stretching aged New Orleans, was an of- more and more toward being ficial selection of the festival more exclusive and making back in 2007, and his “Lord By- harder-to-understand art,” Leo ron,” filmed entirely in Lafay- said. “Lon is an artist who does ette for less than very unorthodox $1,000, was choworks of art, and sen for the 2011 ‘The stuff of stories is here he’s heavily infestival. vested in them. in abundance.’

“It was 100 He’s an eccentric percent cast and type of guy, so ZACK GODSHALL, crew from Louimuch so that the LSU screenwriting professor siana, which, as film is narrated far as I know, is by his one and the only Sundance film to do only fan.” so,” Godshall said.

Leo, who has done short Though he acknowledged documentary work in the past all his productions had low to become more comfortable budgets arose out of necessity, with the camera, said filmGodshall said he’s thankful for making is something he wants what the experiences taught to spend his life is doing, but him. he has an unconventional “I definitely want to do a take on the film industry as larger-budget film one day, well. but I learned that there was a “At the same time, being way to make a low-budget film a finance major, I’ve always that doesn’t require a compro- wanted to become indepenmise,” he said. “The story is dently financed,” Leo said. what’s most important with “Right now, there’s web, teleanything.” vision and movies, but I feel Godshall attributes his ini- like there’s more quality contial investment in filmmak- tent out there waiting to be ing to a screenwriting class found.

Exploring different he took while attending the ways to market and to showUniversity. case film is something I’m very “I was really interested in interested in.”

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Thursday, October 23, 2014 vampires, from page 11 able to work for a tour group.

Siddall has been a tour guide for three years, and all three years have been with French Quarter Phantoms.

“Our biggest, most popular tours are the ghost and vampire tours — we actually do a combo tour, so it’s both ghost stories and vampire stories,” Siddall said.

Siddall begins his tour at Flanagan’s Pub on St. Philip Street and shares the background of the city.

Siddall said New Orleans is considered the No. 1 haunted city — the dead people outnumber the living 10 to 1. He said the city has the highest missing persons rate and a steep murder rate.

He said when Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne claimed New Orleans, the Native Americans told him the area was used as their burial ground, and any city placed atop of it would be cursed. The city has since experienced its fair share of diseases, fires and hurricanes.

Siddall said French Quarter Phantoms’ tours are a combination of history and folklore.

“We call it a roving campfire story,” he said.

Siddall said the company’s head tour guide is a historian by trade, so she’s hard on the other tour guides to be historically accurate. The folklore is based on traditional legends and myths.

art films, from page 11 and filled with incredible performances and cinematography. Add it all up, and they’re a ton of fun to see in theaters.

Here’s my suggestion: Next time you want to go see a movie, instead of seeing the first movie that you’ve seen commercials for, do a bit of homework. Look for movies you’ve never heard of. Find something that interests you or that the critics are excited about. You could find a hidden gem that will blow you away.

In Baton Rouge, we have two great theaters for watching movies that are outside the box. The Manship Theatre downtown almost exclusively shows those kinds of movies. It’s a great place to go to see small independent films, and it’s one of the best places for foreign movies in the area. Cinemark in Perkins Rowe

rise against, from page 11 TDR: What are your favorite songs to play live?

JP: Our newest single, “I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore,” is really fun for me because of the bass in the song. “Chamber the Cartridge” is a great crowd interaction song, and I love that it shows more of the sound we had in the beginning of our career. It’s one of my favorite intro songs we’ve ever recorded.

TDR: The band has been around since 1999 — that’s just as long as Voodoo has existed. How does the band remain relevant and connected to younger and

He said he pulls his information from other tour guides and research on New Orleans hauntings and history.

“Quality isn’t just about knowing facts,” Siddall said. “It’s about telling a good story.”

Siddall said he credits Anne Rice for the revival of the modern-day vampire story. He even honors her on his tour by taking guests to the second-oldest building in the city, where part of the “Interview with a Vampire” filming took place.

Siddall said vampires in folklore began as more monstrous and violent creatures, but they’ve since become more romantic and sensual.

“Anne Rice kicked off that progression of making them a little less dangerous, a little less evil, more human, a little more romantic,” Siddall said.

Along with the Ursuline Convent, Siddall tells guests the tale of the Carter brothers, who drained the blood of unsuspecting French Quarter visitors, and the story behind the haunted mansion of Delphine LaLaurie, whom Kathy Bates portrayed in “American Horror Story: Coven.”

It’s said that whoever walks under the wraparound balcony of the LaLaurie mansion will experience supernatural phenomena.

Siddall said he’s been told of people followed home by spirits and spirits photobombing pictures. generally has all the Hollywood hits, but they’re much more adventurous in their film choices than other theaters. Often, some of the bigger independent or art house films will find their way into its lineup. Cinemark also has a great classic movie series where people can see old standbys on a big screen.

For people who love films, it’s in our best interest to put more effort into seeing lesser-known movies. If small movies start getting higher ticket sales here, more art house producers will begin considering Baton Rouge when deciding where to bring their films. The more options we have to see, the more Baton Rouge films have to offer to the entire community.

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music

Cornmeal blends roots with bluegrass Chicago band to play Varsity Theatre tonight

really an incredibly supportive in this big melting pot that we music community in Chicago … call ‘bluegrass.’” for bluegrass-based bands. But Gangi explained the transit’s definitely something that formation that Cornmeal you have to seek out, I think. underwent in recent years.

Over the years, we’ve sort of Lineup changes, which are BY gerald ducote become one of the common among gducote@lsureveille.com staple bands that jam bands, have Cornmeal at has been around caused the group Chicago has long been for a long time. to re-evaluate its the Varsity Theatre: an institution of diverse mu- Everyone knows approach to persic genres, but bluegrass and what to expect forming and its Time: Doors open at 8 p.m. roots music aren’t typically when they see newfound potenShow starts at 9 p.m. associated with it. Cornmeal, us.” tial in music. a Chicago roots band, is one Bluegrass mu“About two act maintaining a folk pres- sicians have long Tickets: $10-12 years ago, we saw ence despite the city’s con- carried a reputathree of the five stant output of contemporary tion of being techmembers leave music and its fluid artistic nically proficient with their due to personal changes and … environment. instruments. This practical some people just wanted to get Cornmeal bassist Chris prowess has since evolved into off the road,” Gangi said. “We Gangi said his band’s music the subgenre of jam bands, are in that process of reformis “difficult to describe” — a which rely heavily on improvi- ing and redefining what we do. phrase that partners well with sation and extended versions of It’s definitely been beneficial.

Chicago’s ever-changing musi- songs.

It seems that every time we go cal landscape.

Though this generally can through a slight change, it just “We kind of run the gambit,” be seen as a positive aspect drives new life into the entity Gangi said. “A lot of people de- of music, jam bands often get and brings in so much new inscribe it a lot of different ways. criticized for being unskilled fluence. It takes the band in a Essentially, it’s acoustic Ameri- songwriters that play drawn- deeper, further direction than cana. A lot of people call it ‘jam- out performances with little to we could have thought posgrass.’” no lyrics or other components sible.”

Because bluegrass and of lyricism. This deficiency can Since its 2001 debut album, roots music aren’t associated detract from a band’s musical “In the Kitchen,” Cornmeal directly with Chicago, Corn- reputation. has released a steady course meal’s sound is an extra piece With the term “jam band” of records, including two live in the jigsaw c a r r y i n g albums that have cemented the puzzle of the both positive Chicago group as an enjoyable ‘We’ve always felt the stigma city’s music. and negative performing force. With a reof being an outcast in Chicago connotations, formed lineup, Cornmeal plans Despite playing from an because it’s so heavily based in C o r n m e a l to step back into the studio to o u t s i d e r ’ s blues and rock, but there is really has long em- add to its modest collection of perspective, an incredibly supportive music braced the work.

C or n me a l’s name.

“Our biggest fault over the community in Chicago … for fans are “It’s defi- last five or six years has been bluegrass-based bands.’ devoted to nitely a jam spending too much time on broaden i ng band,” Gangi the road,” Gangi said. “It was the Amerisaid. “There difficult for us to sit down and chris gangi, can music was a long focus on a record. We literally Cornmeal bassist spectrum — time where just went into the studio two which, in this we kind of weeks ago and tracked down case, means taking music back fought against that moniker. songs. We are in the process to the beginning.

We’ve slowly come to ratio- of creating an album, and it’s “It’s a little bit of an out- nalize the fact that there’s re- definitely our most ambitious to cast these days,” Gangi said. ally no other truth to it besides date.”

“We’ve always felt the stigma that. We definitely use mulCornmeal is scheduled to of being an outcast in Chicago tiple influences from all types play the Varsity Theatre tobecause it’s so heavily based of genres, and they all sort of night, with doors opening at in blues and rock, but there is seep in together. It’s cooked 8 p.m.

Will Kallenborn is a 21-year-old English senior from Metairie, Louisiana. older fans?

JP: I think because of lyrical content, a 16-year-old can relate to us just as well as a 38-yearold. We sing from the heart, and anyone can relate to that. Bands that I listened to at age 15 or 16 are the same way. We started this band for our love of music and our frustration to get out our opinions, and everyone can use that in their lives.

TDR: Any last word for the readers?

JP: For our existing fans, thank you for all of your support. For people who don’t know who we are, please come check us out at Voodoo and have a good time with us.

courtesy of cornmeal

Chicago-based band Cornmeal will play at the Varsity Theatre tonight. The band’s style is a mix of bluegrass and roots music.

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WEB COMMENTS In response to Jana King’s column “‘Dear White People’ calls out Hollywood’s inequalities,” a reader had this to say: ““We face no stigma for having white skin, and we are certainly at no disadvantage on LSU’s campus.” That statement is simply untrue. As a white male in my degree path, I am outwardly discriminated against by the school and the companies that hire. How can the school or a company explicitly say “minority students preferred”. If they posted “majority student preferred”, there would be a public outcry. Have you ever stopped to think that maybe...

Just maybe... Not all white people fall into the stereotypical “middle-class”/ white privilege genre? Have you ever thought about the possibility that white people may come from the same crappy situation that a minority student may come from? Some white students need financial support to attend college just as much as a minority student, so why is it right for one scholarship to prefer a minority when the rest are open to all? Don’t get me wrong, I do understand that there are certain burdens on minority students that the majority students do not face.

However, you should never EVER say that white students don’t face any kind of stereotypes or discriminations.”

– justforkicks7

In response to “LSU track athlete arrested on forcible rape charge suspended,” a reader had this to say: “Two issues here for the male. First, what is the standard for determining how intoxicated the female is?

The male should not be expected to perform a breathalyzer test. Sounds like the female was alert and coherent. Second, What are the guidelines when the female first says no, but then changes her mind to yes after the male persists?”

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Visiting ratemyprofessors.com has become a necessity for students before making scheduling decisions.

Bad professors influence students’ confidence, motivation TAMING OF THE SHIRIN SHIRIN CHOWDHURY Columnist Scheduling for next semester has finally begun. Between frantically refreshing scheduling sessions and trying to decipher our degree audits, it’s almost a necessity to check ratemyprofessors.com before making any decisions.

Over the course of a semester, students spend a lot of time with their teachers in and out of the classroom.

In those few months, professors have the opportunity to influence their students. Some professors will leave a lasting impression that can be either positive or negative, while others won’t be remembered at all.

Nobody wants to get stuck with a bad professor. It’s always important for students to be responsible in order to perform well in school, but there’s only so much a student can do on their own. An effective course can’t exist without an effective teacher.

That’s why we all use ratemyprofessors.com — the teachers we choose make all the difference in the quality of our educations.

I’ve had a few teachers who were extraordinary. They changed my life and inspired me in ways I can hardly put into words. The dedication these professors showed for their students went above and

beyond my expectations, and the knowledge they shared shaped me into the person I am today.

But unfortunately, we’ve all had teachers who, even though we try to remain optimistic, were awful.

We attend their classes at the mercy of their grading and teaching style, wondering how on earth they slipped through the cracks of LSU’s hiring process.

These teachers come in all sorts:

3. Condescending teachers: They can shatter a student’s confidence with just a few harsh words. Confidence is key to a student’s success, and one encounter with a condescending teacher could turn some-one away from education as a whole.

There’s nothing more harmful to a student’s self-esteem than a teacher who belittles them. Motivation doesn’t come from being made to feel like you’re inadequate.

1. Boring ones: Some teachers are so boring that sitting in their class is less enjoyable than it would be to eat plain oatmeal at 2 a.m. while you watch infomercials. They’re about as inspiring as that bowl of plain, undercooked oatmeal. The lack of passion they evoke while teaching makes you want to bang your forehead against the desk.

None of the material sticks with you, and by the end of the semester, you’ve gained a couple of credit hours on your transcript and nothing more.

4. Irresponsible teachers: They cancel class often and without notice; they lose assignments and never stick to the syllabus. You know for a fact that you could do their jobs better than they can.

To get a good education, it takes a lot of effort and motivation from students to make the most of it. A student who is lazy, uninterested and irresponsible easily can waste a good opportunity to learn.

But students can’t do everything on their own. If we’re paying a large sum of money to go to college, then teachers need to reciprocate the dedication and responsibility it takes to make an education successful.

2. Unfriendly teachers: These are ones who never encourage you to come to office hours, teachers who act like every question you ask is taking away valuable class time.

It’s important for students to feel comfortable approaching their teachers. Asking questions is a necessary part of learning, but nobody will ask questions if all they receive in return is a blank stare, a half-hearted explanation or even a rebuke.

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As it is with students, it’s a teacher’s responsibility to do more than just “be there.” An effective education doesn’t happen without effort from both students and teachers.

Shirin Chowdhury is a 20-year-old English junior from Manhattan, Kansas. You can reach her on Twitter @TDR_schowd.

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Quote of the Day ‘The learning process is something you can incite, literally incite, like a riot.’

Audre Lorde poet 1934 — 1992

Thursday, October 23, 2014

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Fukushima’s consequences can’t be swept under the rug SAY IT LOUD TAYLOR SIMIEN Columnist In March 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, and the damage caused the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant a Level 7 nuclear meltdown.

Almost four years later, 300 tons of contaminated water pours into the Pacific Ocean every single day.

“The Japanese authorities have been covering up the true depth of the disaster,” journalist and advocate for renewable energy Harvey Wasserman said in a 2013 interview.

Wasserman explained although the dangerous radioactive material should take about 40 years to clean up, the radioactivity will be in the water forever. This seriously affects health, and people will be harmed.

I’m not sure about you, but it makes me think twice about eating seafood from anywhere near the Pacific — especially when many restaurants import fish instead of buying locally — or eating produce possibly cultivated with contaminated water. There’s no telling how much actually has been compromised by this disaster.

When the meltdown first happened, the media did a great job at covering the story. The hype has died down, but there is still a story to be told.

Of course, the media’s job

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Radioactive water overflows from a tank at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture in February. Tokyo Electric Power Co., who released the photo, says the highly toxic leak did not reach the Pacific Ocean. is to give us fresh, up-to-date information to keep us engag-ed. News outlets don’t go out and try to make changes in policies, but they do present information to an audience with the ability to act on it.

People have short attention spans. We only have room for the right now. It’s the media’s job to continue to present us with pertinent

information throughout a story’s entirety.

Our environment has been compromised almost indefinitely. We will continue to see the harmful global effects of this disaster for years to come. Japan, a supposedly te ch nolog ic a l ly- adva nc e d country, has yet to put a meaningful dent in their cleanup job, and this doesn’t look good for the surrounding areas.

The North American west coast has suffered damage including contaminated fish, an epidemic of sea lion deaths on California’s coastline and animals with open sores and fur loss on Alaska’s coastline.

As an environmental disaster with repercussions possibly even worse than Chernobyl’s, one can only wonder just how badly it will impact the earth for years to come.

How is the Japanese government going about cleaning up the mess, and exactly how long will it take? Does the radioactive material have the ability to spread even farther and potentially compromise the health of Americans for generations to come?

I wish I had the answers to these questions, but I don’t.

The media doesn’t do a good job at keeping us updated with stories. After the hype for a story dies down, the media moves on to the next big thing. The online community does the same thing.

We’re all guilty of it; I know I am. But it’s important for us to know what is continually happening in the world around us.

What’s really happening with Fukushima? What ever happened to those girls who were abducted by Boko Haram? What about that drought in California? Did all those ice bucket challenges help find the cure for ALS? The world can’t just sweep something under the rug and act like the issue is resolved.

Although some people may not be able to do anything more than become hashtag activists, at least they are aware of a situation. For something to be done, you have to create a dialogue about the matter and take action for a change.

If we forget about it, we’ll continue to have a problem.

Taylor Simien is a 20-yearold mass communication junior from Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach her on Twitter @TSimien_TDR.

Ethnic Kurds deserve self-determination, unification BRACE YOURSELF

RYAN MCGEHEE Columnist We may like to think that living in the U.S. insulates us from shifting geopolitics, but events abroad tend to have a huge impact at home. Whether we like it or not, the Islamic State’s rapid conquests in Iraq and Syria are effectively redrawing the map of the Middle East.

Since the American government is reluctant to commit ground forces to restore the status quo, the task of fighting the Islamic State has fallen on the Kurdish populations in Iraq and Syria.

Even before the rise of the Islamic State, the Kurds were active in the Syrian Civil War, fighting both the Ba’athist regime of Bashar al-Assad and the jihadist rebels. To put it

simply, they were, and continue to be, the only distinguishable good guys in the fight.

Given their willingness to fight both despots and jihadists and the region’s crumbling geopolitical order, it’s only fair that the Kurdish people be given the right to self-determination. They have consistently had the West’s back, and a unified Kurdistan would act as a needed foothold for democracy in the Middle East.

The Kurdish people are an ethnic group in the region, inhabiting an area that lies within Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran. Despite having a population of roughly 30 million, they have no sovereign homeland. The best they have is an autonomous region within Iraq, or at least what’s left of it.

In 1916, the United Kingdom and France, with the consent of Imperial Russia, drew what would become the current political geography of the Mid-

dle East in the midst of World toe-to-toe with the Middle War I. The Triple Entente East’s new resident psychohad decided who would have paths. control or influence over speMore recently, they have cific areas of the Ottoman Em- been fighting for control over pire, should they the Syrian town Since the American prove victorious of Kobani, right over the Central government is reluctant along the Turkish Powers. to commit ground forces border. While it The deal is to restore the status quo, looked as though known as the Islamic State the task of fighting the the Sykes-Picot was on the verge Islamic State has fallen of seizing total Agreement, or the Asia Minor on the Kurdish populations control of the in Iraq and Syria.

Agreement.

In town, the U.S. short, it cremilitary’s aid and ated areas that air strikes have would go on to become the helped the Kurds push back. modern states of Turkey, Iraq, It would not have even Syria, Jordan, Israel and Leba- come close to an Islamic State non, laying the groundwork victory had the Turkish govfor the worst neighborhood ernment utilized the tanks and on the planet. armor it had right on the borWhen the Islamic State der in assistance to the Peshfirst made itself heard in Iraq merga. As a NATO member, and Syria, the Kurdish Pesh- you’d think Turkey would be merga, a force where the only all about eliminating the bigrequirement is to be a cer- gest threat to instability in its tified badass, stepped up to own backyard. the plate and started going However, given there are

over 11 million Kurds living in Turkey, there is significant fear in Ankara about a push for Kurdish autonomy.

So, while Kurds were fighting and dying to save a town right on their border, the Turks blithely sat by and did nothing, continuing the long standing tradition of the Kurds getting the short end.

With Syria’s descent into failed state status, and Iraq becoming the world’s largest open wound, the two biggest components of Sykes-Picot are effectively dead. Once the threat of the Islamic State is neutralized, there needs to be a serious conversation about Kurdish self-determination, if not outright independence. They have consistently proven that they’ve earned it.

Ryan McGehee is a 21-yearold political science and history senior from Zachary, Louisiana. You can reach him on Twitter @JRyanMcGehee.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014 freshman 15, from page 1 the first year of college was significantly less than weight gain during the remaining years of college.

“These results suggest that the ‘Freshman 15’ may not pose a significant risk to students’ health, but unhealthy behaviors throughout college may lead to unfavorable changes in body weight, as weight change does not appear to stabilize as previously reported,” according to the study.

Danielle Webb, a sociology and criminology senior, said she thinks the transition from high school to college causes students to gain weight.

“I think that the adjustment that you have to make coming out of high school makes you gain weight alone,” Webb said. “In the cafeterias, if you’re trying to make friends, or if you just met a new friend, you aren’t going to just go into the cafeteria, stay for five minutes and leave. You are going to sit down and converse with people. That causes weight gain

because if they keep eating, you’re going to keep eating.”

Drew Senegal, a sociology and English senior, thinks weight gain is because of college’s stressful environment.

“In college, you are under a lot of stress with exams and the workload that you have to do,” Senegal said. “That stress basically effects how you eat, when you eat and the things you do eat.”

Leanne Redman, a women’s health researcher at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, said weight gain in older college students may be related to students’ poor health habits.

“They can’t drink beer as freshmen, or they’re not supposed to because they aren’t 21,” Redman said. “Alcohol’s hidden calories, but when people drink, they tend to eat. They get back from the bar, and then they pig out. They go to places on the way home and get greasy food and then the hangover food.”

The study said weight gain is not restricted to young adults in college.

The Daily Reveille “The changes in weight and adiposity in college students appear to parallel those for other non-college-attending young adults of the same age, suggesting that the freshman year may not represent one isolated period but a tipping point in weight management behavioral patterns of many adolescents that carries into adulthood.”

Some University students haven’t noticed weight gain in their peers.

“I have lost weight,” said Courtney Rossi, a pre-nursing freshman. “I don’t have a car, so I can’t go grocery shopping, so I just eat cereal and I don’t eat anything substantial.”

Haley Gurievsky, a biology freshman, said she thinks studying keeps people from eating too much food.

“You’re so focused on these things you have to do, eating is not your top priority,” Gurievsky said.

Redman said students need to maintain the eating habits they developed at home as they move out on their own.

page 19 “The take-home thing is that good habits start at home,” Redman said. “They’ve got to listen to the nagging voice inside their head of their mother telling them to eat their vegetables because whether they’re going to be on

their own their freshman year, sophomore year, junior or senior year, eventually everybody is going to end up on their own, and eventually everybody has to be their nutrition gatekeeper for themselves.”

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