The Daily Reveille - April 27, 2012

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System presidency up for discussion

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THE PICKS ARE IN

Claiborne, Brockers go in first 14 selections of NFL Draft

Andrea Gallo News Editor

The future presidency of the LSU System Board of Supervisors, currently held by LSU System President John Lombardi, is up for discussion at this afternoon’s Board of Supervisors meeting after a last-minute agenda change.

The agenda now calls for “presidential succession planning and action(s)” at the end of the meeting. The additional LOMBARDI agenda item prompts the question as to whether this could mean Lombardi’s departure.

If Lombardi’s seat is up for grabs, Gov. Bobby Jindal will appoint his successor. Lombardi was supposed to partake in a discussion about budget cuts with Chancellor Michael Martin and Student Government at the University on Thursday evening. He canceled via e-mail on short notice, citing an “unavoidable engagement.”

Lombardi secured his system presidency in 2007, and his time in the position has been spent mostly handling budget crises.

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FACILITIES

South Campus sees power outages Losses of power quickly increasing

Joshua Bergeron Contributing Writer

Not even Claiborne could anticipate the craziness.

“I was shocked,” Claiborne told NFL.com. “[The Cowboys] didn’t even talk to me.”

The first two picks shook out as expected when the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Redskins secured their future quarterbacks in Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin

The South Campus lights are flickering.

According to Jim Mayne, associate director of Facility and Utility Operations, the University’s South Campus is experiencing power problems at least once a month.

“Once a month is way too much,” Mayne said. “That number should be much lower. It might have something to do with the casino expansion that is going on.”

But employees at the Louisiana Business and Technology Center said the number of power outages is quickly increasing. Last week alone saw three outages at LSU’s South Campus.

Regional Customer Service Manager Sheila Pounders confirmed the outages but said they are not anything to worry about.

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Former LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers [left] and former cornerback Morris Claiborne [right] were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday in New York.

Alex Cassara Sports Contributor

Leading up to the NFL Draft, most experts had former LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne landing in situations of relative familiarity.

Would he continue to don the purple and gold as a Minnesota Viking? Or would he follow his defensive backs coach, Ron Cooper, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

A barrage of trades among the first 10 picks rendered months of speculation irrelevant, with the Dallas Cowboys moving up to the sixth pick of the first round to take the coveted corner. Claiborne would be the first of two former Tigers — along with defensive tackle Michael Brockers — taken in Thursday’s first round, held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

CEREMONY

Parade celebrates military history Chancellor’s Day recognizes ROTC Emily Herrington Staff Writer

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LSU Chancellor Michael Martin (second from left) and military officers inspect the troops Thursday afternoon during the Chancellor’s Day Parade on the Parade Ground.

The University may not be called the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy anymore, but that doesn’t mean the school’s strong military ties have been severed.

The University’s ROTC and military history were honored Thursday afternoon at the annual Chancellor’s Day Parade at the LSU War Memorial on the Parade

Ground. Family members, local veterans and community members were in attendance to show their support.

Chants, calls to order and the sounds of marching in unison rang out from the heart of campus. The Navy, Army and Air Force songs permeated from speakers beside the War Memorial.

Three ROTC branches, representing the Navy, Army and Air Force, marched from the War Memorial to the edge of the Parade Ground as they presented flags and rifles.

Jessica Pham, cadet and master of ceremonies, said the University’s military history is

inseparable from the history of the school.

Standing under the massive waving American flag on the War Memorial, Chancellor Michael Martin discussed the University’s historical military roots and reaffirmed the continued military presence at LSU. In his address, Martin thanked all who had served in the military and all who planned to serve. He called Chancellor’s Day “a day to CHANCELLOR, see page 4

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INTERNATIONAL

NATIONAL

STATE/LOCAL

Zookeeper killed by elephant while moving her to an animal sanctuary

New Mexico hot dog vendor attacked competitor with food cart

Kenner to open time capsule to celebrate Louisiana’s bicentennial

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand zookeeper who was killed by an African elephant on Wednesday had been trying to get the pachyderm into an animal sanctuary because she knew it would be better off there, people who knew her say.

Mila the elephant — also known as Jumbo — had lived at the Franklin Zoo near Auckland for four years. Zookeeper Helen Schofield had hoped to soon place Mila in a sanctuary in California where she could be with other elephants.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Albuquerque hot dog vendor faces a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after police say he rammed his food cart into a competitor.

Police say Eric Kilmer used his hot dog cart to run over the legs and feet of rival Vincent Montoya.

Other vendors told KOB-TV that Montoya is seeking a restraining order against Kilmer.

It was not immediately known why the two were fighting.

Rubik’s Cube to receive a museum exhibition for 40th anniversary

KENNER (AP) — Kenner says it will open a time capsule as part of the celebration of Louisiana’s 200th anniversary.

The time capsule does not date back that far, however. City officials said Wednesday it was buried 25 years ago in Rivertown.

Kenner officials celebrated the state’s 175th anniversary by burying the time capsule at LaSalle’s Landing exactly 25 years ago.

The Times-Picayune reports the capsule will be unearthed later in the year as part of the bicentennial celebration.

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — It’s a puzzle, a metaphor and a hit toy — and in a couple of years, the Rubik’s Cube will be a museum exhibition in celebration of its 40th anniversary.

The toy’s creator, Erno Rubik, 67, is being honored Friday at a gala at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. He has traveled from his native Budapest, Hungary, to help develop the exhibit, which will open in April 2014.

The exhibit is scheduled to travel for seven years to design and science museums around the world.

(AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal is heading southwest for a string of Republican money-raising events.

Jindal’s office said the GOP governor was traveling to Salt Lake City on Thursday for a fundraiser to support Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and to Denver for a fundraiser for the Colorado Republican Party.

On Friday, Jindal will be in Albuquerque to drum up cash for New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and to help raise money for the Republican Party of New Mexico.

Ukraine marks 26th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Urging all nations to be extremely cautious with nuclear energy, Ukraine’s president thanked donors for financing the construction of a new, arch-shaped steel containment shelter over the damaged Chernobyl reactor on the 26th anniversary of the world’s worst nuclear disaster.

President Viktor Yanukovych spoke during a ceremony Thursday inaugurating the initial assembly of a building to cover the remnants of the exploded reactor. The structure is due to be completed in 2015.

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African elephant Jumbo, also known as Mila, is seen at Franklin Zoo near Auckland. The elephant killed a New Zealand zookeeper on Wednesday who had been caring for her.

Conviction of former Liberian president sends warning to tyrants LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Former Liberian President Charles Taylor became the first head of state since World War II to be convicted by an international war crimes court, a historic verdict that sends a message that tyrants worldwide will be tracked down and brought to justice.

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CONSTRUCTION

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New band hall officially revealed Building under budget at $8.7M Ferris McDaniel Contributing Writer

The new 17,740-square-foot den for “The Golden Band from Tigerland” was officially unveiled Thursday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the College of Music and Dramatic Arts.

The $8.7 million band hall, located just beyond the campus’ north gates on Aster Street, will be used for rehearsals by the Tiger Band and other concert groups in the School of Music, including the wind ensemble, symphonic winds and symphonic band.

Laurence Kaptain, dean of the College of Music and Dramatic Arts, said students and faculty will benefit greatly from the much needed space for storage and rehearsals.

“The new Tiger Band Hall is a welcome addition to support a very visible entity that is closely identified with the spirit, identity, pride and passion of LSU,” Kaptain said.

Roy King, director of athletic bands, said construction of the new facility wouldn’t have been possible without recently retired director of bands Frank Wickes, who had the vision to create a new space for the University bands more than three decades ago.

Funding for the project was provided by numerous sources.

Louisiana appropriated $5 million toward construction in 2007 but required that the University provide a $5 million match in 2008.

The LSU System and LSU Athletics vowed to commit $4.5 million through proceeds from athletic ticket sales, and private donors raised an additional $2 million through the Forever LSU campaign.

The final costs were cheaper than originally estimated, and the unused dollars were returned to the state’s general fund, said LSU Director of Facility Development Emmett David.

The former band hall was hastily constructed in 1959, after the original hall and its contents were destroyed in a fire. It was built to hold 140 occupants, though the band already had about 180 members, Kaptain said.

“The band hall that we’ve had in the past is really a shadow of what has been needed,” Kaptain said.

The band’s 325 current members will easily fit in the new rehearsal hall, he said.

“Not only can we fit the entire Tiger Band and musicians in the main rehearsal room,” King said, “But we still have enough room for the LSU Colorguard and Golden Girls to rehearse as well.”

In the past, the band had to practice outdoors due to the cramped space, said Chase Howard, the Tiger Band’s outgoing drum major. Practices were often canceled because of inclement weather, which will no longer be the case, he said.

The band’s first-ever indoor rehearsal space, which is about the size of a standard basketball court, will now protect musicians from the elements. King said the concept of the rehearsal room was drawn from the floor space of the

Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Jackie Cali, English and French senior and Tiger Band trumpet section leader, said the new complex allows students to spread out and provides a more relaxed environment.

The lack of space in the former band hall also meant inadequate storage facilities for instruments and band uniforms, King said. The band stored many of its larger instruments and equipment in four semi-trailers near the edge of band’s practice field.

The new hall provides climate-controlled space to store instruments and uniforms, Cali said. The room is helpful because, in the past, students had to bring their uniforms home, she said.

Chancellor Michael Martin said the new rehearsal hall shows that the University remains a vibrant, excellence-driven institution despite four years of serious financial challenges.

He said the rehearsal hall, along with the new business complex, chemistry building, two remodeled resident halls, new resident hall, parking garage and bookstore are essential to maintaining a 21st century campus.

The University continues to invest in its future because it knows the future is bright.

“LSU is alive and well and will be for many, many, many generations to come,” Martin said.

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PHILANTHROPY

Relay for Life to be held tonight Event one of 5,000 held across U.S. Shannon Roberts Contributing Writer

Hundreds of University students and community members will come together tonight on the Parade Ground to participate in the annual Relay for Life.

The University’s event is one of 5,000 being held across the nation to raise money for the American Cancer Society, said William Dunckelman Jr., LSU’s relay publicity co-chair, in a news release.

“Relay for Life at LSU is just one way that the American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays in Baton Rouge,” Dunckelman said in the release.

During the relay, at least one member from each team stays on the track throughout the evening. The money collected from the event will be donated to ACS to help fund programs such as “Look Good...Feel Better,” where women undergoing radiation or

chemotherapy receive beauty tips and a cosmetic kit.

The ACS is the nation’s leading investor in cancer research and is made up of more than 3 million volunteers who work to find cures and help survivors stay healthy.

The money raised from last year’s events went toward helping more than 22,780 cancer

patients in Louisiana, according to the release.

“Together I believe we can conquer cancer, and it starts with making LSU’s Relay a success,” Dunckelman said.

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From left to right, Roy KIng, Chancellor Mike Martin, Laurence Kaptain and Chase Howard cut the ribbon to the new Tiger Band Hall on Thursday.

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BUSINESS

Tin Roof to offer watermelon brew Brewery’s blond beer available in cans Rachel Warren Staff Writer

Louisiana beer drinkers love their fruit-based brews, and fans of Baton Rouge-based Tin Roof Brewing Company will soon be able to take part in the fun.

Tin Roof will offer its first seasonal beer, Tin Roof Watermelon Wheat, in the next few weeks.

John Peak, marketing director for Tin Roof, said he believes the brewery’s newest offering will be popular during the summer months.

“It’s not too fruity, it’s got just a hint,” he said. “It’s taken about three months, but we think we’ve

CHANCELLOR, from page 1

be proud.”

Martin said President Abraham Lincoln designated the University as a land-grant institution in 1862. Southern University was also designated, and Martin said this makes Louisiana the only state to have two universities designated as land-grant institutions.

Martin said Chancellor’s Day emphasizes the bond between LSU and Southern.

He said he enjoys hosting Chancellor’s Day because it offers him the opportunity to recognize the ROTC and thank those who

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“We experienced three outages last week,” Pounders said.

“One outage was caused by an out-of-control car. The second outage was caused by a lightning strike. And the third was because of some maintenance we were performing.”

Pounders added that the outages were short-lived, “lasting less than two minutes.”

Tammy Millican, communication and grants manager for the Office of Facility Services, also said the outages caused minimal

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III, respectively.

But before the Colts’ clock started ticking, the Vikings made the first move of the night, exchanging the third spot for four of the Cleveland Browns’ leagueleading 13 picks. The Browns gave up the fourth overall spot, along with a fourth, a fifth and a seventh-round pick to secure former Alabama running back Trent Richardson and the Vikings used that fourth pick on offensive tackle Matt Kalil, formerly of USC. Tampa Bay then swapped its fifth spot for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ seventh overall pick and a fourth rounder. The Jaguars used the pick on Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon. That left room for Dallas to step in at No. 6 to steal Claiborne, the cornerback ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.

finally perfected it.”

Peak said he hopes the beer, which is made with Louisiana watermelon, will be released in time for American Craft Beer Week in mid-May. The brewery offers free tours every Friday, and Peak said he hopes customers will be able to get their first taste of the new brew May 18.

He said he hopes to see the beer officially released June 1 and expects it to be available on draft only until September.

Peak said the company also began offering its popular Tin Roof Blonde, described as a light, crisp ale, in 12 oz. cans earlier this week.

The beer debuted in October 2011.

In a Tin Roof news release, company co-founder William McGehee said the cans are a “perfect fit” for summer activities

in Louisiana.

Peak said the cans will be available at several groceries in the Baton Rouge area, like Whole Foods, Winn-Dixie and Cuban’s Liquor Store. They’ll be sold in New Orleans and on the Northshore area in early May. Peak said the brewery has received positive feedback from the community since it first opened in 2010, and he’s excited to see what the future holds for Tin Roof.

“Everyone wants to love us and be a part of us,” he said. “We create a relationship with the community, and they’ve really reacted positively.”

have served the nation.

“It’s a day to celebrate the tradition and show that our military commitment is among the great things here at LSU,” he said.

Lieutenant Joshua Johnson, a University alumnus and former cadet, attended the Chancellor’s Day Parade and said the only time he missed the celebration was when he was serving in Afghanistan.

Johnson said the Chancellor’s Day Parade is a proud moment for cadets, as it offers them recognition and visibility.

Johnson said he was surprised serving as an ROTC cadet prepared him well for his service

in Afghanistan.

“I always found myself going back to the lessons I learned in the classroom,” he said.

After the parade, ROTC and audience members shuffled from the Parade Ground to the Student Union Theater for an awards ceremony. The awards recognized “excellence in both military and academic performance,” according to a University news release.

harm to employees.

“While this power outage was an inconvenience to students, faculty and staff, they were not in any personal danger,” Millican said.

“Upgrades and improvements to the distribution system will alleviate this problem.”

Though the power outages aren’t dangerous, they could cause other problems.

“People aren’t in any real danger,” Mayne added. “But if the power goes out, someone could lose any work they are doing on a computer, if it isn’t saved.”

Charles D’Agostino, executive

director of the LBTC, agreed that employees could lose unsaved documents, but said the outages are not a great enough concern to be worried about.

“I haven’t seen any of these outages,” D’Agostino said. “Most outages are probably weather-related. We have not ever lost any important data.”

has been calling the next Darrelle Revis. The New York Jets cornerback is widely considered the best in the league.

He’ll be tasked with shoring up a defensive backfield that ranked No. 23 in passing defense last season, “He’s a guy that will work long and hard to be the best professional football player that he can be,” said LSU football coach and NFL Network guest analyst Les Miles. “He’s going to look great wearing the star.”

Dallas gave up its No. 14 pick and a second-round pick to the St. Louis Rams, who took Brockers in the middle of the round. “[The Rams’] defensive ends are solid, they need some help inside,” said NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock. “Michael Brockers, at 320 pounds ... will immediately step in, especially on

first and second down.”

Former LSU receiver Rueben Randle, who was generally considered a borderline first rounder by most experts, was passed over Thursday.

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Bouncing Back

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Jones adds two coaches to staff

Tigers look to recover from SEC loss to Kentucky Hunter Paniagua Sports Writer

The last time No. 4 LSU (33-9, 12-6) lost a Southeastern Conference series, it followed with a sweep of then-No. 3 Arkansas.

The Tigers would like to continue that trend when they host Georgia (24-18, 8-10) for a three-game weekend series at Alex Box Stadium.

Following a one-run loss in the series finale against No. 3 Kentucky on Sunday, junior right fielder Raph Rhymes didn’t discount the significance of bouncing back.

“Every game in the SEC is important,” Rhymes said. “Rebounding from that tough weekend last weekend against Kentucky, we’ll come out with a good mindset ready to compete.”

For Rhymes, the series provides another opportunity to boost his nation-leading batting average back to .500.

After going 1-for-3 Wednesday against Southeastern, Rhymes is now hitting .497, though he said the Bulldog pitchers will pose a stiff obstacle.

“I heard they’re a good staff,” Rhymes said.

“They’re a good team.

They’re playing some good baseball right now. I heard

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they gave Florida some trouble, and Florida’s a great team. We have to come ready to play.”

Though the Bulldogs rank near the bottom of the SEC Eastern Division, Georgia is coming off a close series loss against No. 5 Florida. The Bulldogs suffered a one-run loss in the series opener that lasted 16 innings behind starting pitcher Alex Wood, who allowed just two runs in eight innings of work.

Wood ranks No. 7 in the SEC with a 2.57 ERA and hasn’t lost a decision in conference play this year. His lone loss came March 9 in a 2-0 defeat against then-No. 16 UCLA. “He’s pitched some tremendous games in his career,” said LSU coach Paul Mainieri. “We had a little good fortune last year, but we know what he’s capable of.”

LSU dropped two of three games against Georgia last season but did take the series’ first game, benefiting from three unearned runs against Wood. The Tigers lost a doubleheader the following Sunday with both games shortened to seven innings because of inclement GEORGIA, see page 7

Next up for the Tigers: Who: No. 4 LSU (33-9, 12-6) vs. Georgia (24-18, 8-10) When: 7 p.m. Friday; 6:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday Where: Alex Box Stadium Watch or listen at home: ESPN2 (Sunday) or 98.1 FM BRIANNA PACIORKA / The Daily Reveille

LSU right fielder Raph Rhymes waves at a pitch Wednesday during the Tigers’ 4-3 victory against Southeastern in Alex Box Stadium.

Three days after signing two recruits to the LSU men’s basketball team, coach Johnny Jones has added two more names to the LSU basketball program.

LSU announced Thursday that coaches Shawn Forrest and Charlie Leonard will join the LSU basketball staff. Both coaches followed Jones from North Texas.

Forrest spent four years under Jones with the Mean Green, while Leonard has worked with Jones FORREST since 2000 when Jones was the interim men’s basketball coach at Memphis.

Forrest is known for recruiting five-star prospect Tony Mitchell to North Texas. Mitchell was named Sun Belt Freshman of the Year and was selected to the first-team allconference this season.

Leonard has run the gamut in basketball coaching jobs, starting as a high school LEONARD basketball coach and coaching at Christian Brothers University, a former NAIA team that’s now in Division II. Leonard also served as assistant athletic director at CBU. The LSU Board of Supervisors still needs to approve the pair.

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NFL

Jones back on the field, recovering from 2010 accident Endurance an issue for former safety Chris Abshire Sports Writer

Former LSU safety Chad Jones practically shattered his leg almost two years ago.

Now, he’s shattering expectations on the gridiron at the New York Giants spring workouts.

The Giants, who drafted Jones in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft, stuck with Jones even after a June 2010 car accident in New

Orleans mangled his left leg, fracturing his fibula and tibia, puncturing several arteries and causing extensive nerve damage.

But Jones’ return to the practice field has validated the support, as he has lifted weights, participated in lateral movement drills and ran sprints since rejoining the team last week.

Far from playing shape, though, Jones said his conditioning is still an issue.

“It’s a good sign that the leg is feeling good, for sure,” Jones said.

“But I feel the hamstring and quads get a little sore and burn quicker.

Getting that football endurance

back is my priority.”

The Giants are treating him like an injured player, supplying physical therapy and slowly nurturing him back to full health.

Jones initially signed a fouryear deal with the Giants after the draft, but the contract was restructured in February.

His 2012 salary was slashed from $490,000 to $390,000, and 2013’s payout went from $575,000 to $480,000.

Jones’ father, Al, said his son isn’t worried about contracts and was relieved just to be a football JONES, see page 7

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Former LSU Tiger Chad Jones works out with the New York Giants at minicamp in 2010 before his accident. Jones returned to practice last week.

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Friday, April 27, 2012

No. 23 Tigers ready to face No. 12 Georgia on senior night Albert Burford Sports Contributor

April has been an up-and-down month for the LSU softball team.

The competition has been stiff — the Tigers traveled to then-No. 2 Alabama and then-No. 10 Tennessee before facing then-No. 22 Florida State at home. After that, LSU got back on the road to play No. 2 Florida.

Now, the Tigers (33-16, 13-8 Southeastern Conference) will wrap up the month against another team ranked in the top 25, as No. 12 Georgia (36-12, 12-7 SEC) comes to Baton Rouge tonight.

In six games against Alabama and Tennessee, LSU managed only one win while getting outscored 287.

After a win against McNeese State, the Tigers suffered an 8-1 defeat at the hands of Florida State.

But the Tigers finished that week by taking two of three games from Ole Miss.

When LSU traveled to Gainesville, Fla., on Tuesday, they dropped

the first game in extra innings, 2-1, Mack said this year’s Georgia but pulled off a 1-0 upset in the sec- team looks different than last year’s ond game of the two-game series.

No.1-ranked squad that swept LSU. Senior catcher Morgan Russell “Georgia’s hitters that I’ve alsaid the Tigers didn’t let the extra- ways thought were the best have inning loss get to them. graduated,” Mack said.

Next up for “You lose games “So I definitely have that you’re supposed more confidence.” the Tigers: to win,” she said. “It Who: No. 23 LSU (33-16, While Georgia’s happens. We just move hitting may not be forward. We’ve proved 13-8 SEC) vs. No. 12 quite as good as it was a lot about our charac- Georgia (36-12, 12-7) last year, the Bulldogs ter.” have quality pitching When: 6 p.m. today, 4 After difficult outin junior Tess Sito and ings against Alabama p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. senior Erin Arevalo. and Tennessee, junior Sunday Sito has the best pitcher Rachele Fico Where: Tiger Park ERA in the conferand senior pitcher ence, at 0.83, and AreBrittany Mack have Watch or listen at home: valo is third in the SEC hit their stride head- 104.9 FM, Saturday and in strikeouts tossed ing into the series with Sunday on CST and fourth in wins.

Georgia.

LSU coach Beth Fico is second in the SEC with Torina predicted that LSU will likea 1.03 earned-run average. ly face off with Georgia in the SEC “I feel like our pitchers have Tournament as the No. 4 versus No. hit their peak, and they’re going 5 matchup. to keep moving forward,” Russell Torina said the coaches always said. “It helps our team because we take good notes on their opponents feed off our pitchers. When they’re and they may take, “way more than doing good, we feel good.” we need,” for the Bulldogs.

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Junior pitcher Rachele Fico hurls the ball to home plate Sunday during the Lady Tigers’ 1-0 loss to Ole Miss at Tiger Park.

This weekend’s series will also mark the final home games for seven LSU seniors.

Russell, Mack, left fielder Ashley Langoni, shortstop Juliana Santos, infielder Cassie Trosclair, right fielder Ashley Applegate and infielder Heidi Pizer will all be honored.

Senior outfielder Katie Guillory will take part in the ceremony, but will return next season as she is receiving a medical redshirt this season.

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NFL Pro Bowl needs to be re-evaluated or removed MIC’D UP

Micah Bedard Sports Columnist The NBA All-Star Game has the dunk contest. Major League Baseball’s annual midsummer classic shows off long bombs in the home run derby.

The NFL Pro Bowl has nothing — no entertainment, no incentives and no fan support.

The game hasn’t made sense for years. Finally, it looks as like it will be removed from the NFL schedule.

I couldn’t be happier.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell must make the right move.

Give the Pro Bowl a major facelift or get rid of it.

NFL football is such a popular sport because of the competitive nature of the game. Every game matters.

The Pro Bowl is the exact opposite of what the NFL is all about.

The players couldn’t care less who wins and who loses a meaningless

exhibition at the end of the season.

In last season’s Pro Bowl, fans at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, booed the lackadaisical effort of both teams. Even players have spoken out about the less-than-serious nature of the game.

The AFC took down the NFC, 59-41, but the score hides how poor a game it really was. Both offenses combined for 1,142 yards, while both defenses must have forgotten their skills at the beach.

If there’s any hope for the Pro Bowl’s future, Goodell must make serious changes to the format.

First, the game needs to be moved from Hawaii. There’s no professional football team there. It’s like if the NBA All-Star Game was held in Alaska.

If the NFL wants to make the game a money-making venture, the games must take place in cities that house NFL teams.

From 1972-78, the game was held at numerous famous venues across the country, like Texas Stadium and The Kingdome in Seattle. If

you’re a Saints fan in New Orleans, it’s a lot easier to convince you to travel to Atlanta to watch the Pro Bowl than to shell out thousands of dollars to get to Hawaii.

The 2009 Pro Bowl, played at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, had the second-highest attendance in the game’s history. Those attendance numbers should show Goodell moving to cities with NFL teams will make the Pro Bowl relevant again.

Goodell must also change the placement of the game in relation to the NFL schedule. The Pro Bowl has been played the week before the Super Bowl for the last three seasons.

That isn’t ideal for players or fans.

This year, stars like New England’s Tom Brady and Wes Welker and the Giants’ Jason Pierre-Paul couldn’t participate because they had to play in the Super Bowl the next week. It’s not rewarding those players for stellar season because they’re in the league’s championship.

NFL diehards don’t want to see the intensity of the playoffs interrupted with an insignificant game.

The game should be moved to the end of the season like it used to be.

There have to be incentives for the players to participate or they simply won’t show up. If Goodell can’t get players to take the Pro Bowl seriously, how will he convince fans to?

If he can’t come up with an answer to that question, the game

should be done away with forever.

Micah Bedard is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Houma.

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Guillory leads team despite season-ending injury Scott Branson

Sports Contributor

It’s not often a player with no chance to make it on the field becomes the heart and soul of a team.

LSU senior outfielder Katie Guillory did just that after suffering a season-ending knee injury prior to this season.

The Lafayette native collided with another outfielder while fielding a fly ball in February, tearGuillory ing her right ACL and meniscus.

“I tried to avoid it, but my body went one way and my knee went the

GEORGIA, from page 5 weather the previous day.

Sophomore pitcher Kevin Gausman will attempt to redeem himself after one of the worst outings in his career last season against Georgia. In the first game of the Sunday doubleheader, Gausman surrendered seven runs before being pulled after facing one batter in the third inning.

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player again when he departed the Big Easy for the Big Apple on April 15.

“He’s a happy person,” Al Jones said. “Chad was always nervous stepping on the field, healthy or not.

The emotions were mixed because he’s not guaranteed anything. He was still smiling when he left.”

It’s only been six months since Jones could even sprint at full speed again. He ran a 4.84 40-yard dash on Oct. 5 — his 23rd birthday — at St. Martin’s High School in New Orleans, culminating 15 months of full rehab with acclaimed therapist John Moran.

Contact will be Jones’ next

other,” Guillory said. “I instantly knew exactly what happened. I’ve been there once before.”

Last season, Guillory tore her left ACL, forcing her to miss the first two months of the season.

“This time, it hurt really bad so I knew it was something super serious,” Guillory said.

The injury forced Guillory to miss the entire season, but her teammates and coaches said she’s no less important than the Tigers’ everyday players.

“She’s a huge part of this team’s camaraderie,” said senior shortstop Juliana Santos. “She’s the one that you go to when you need someone to lift you up.”

Guillory is in the dugout for every LSU home game, and LSU

coach Beth Torina said the team misses her when on the road.

“Not being able to travel with Katie Guillory really effects our team because she’s such a spark for us,” Torina said. “To be able to do that off the bench is pretty amazing.

Big credit to her.”

Guillory said her role on the team is to keep everybody energized and mentor the younger players.

“I’m here to pump everybody up and to help the fire burn in their hearts,” Guillory said.

Santos, who has also dealt with a host of maladies of her own, said nagging injuries are tough, but Guillory is strong enough to persevere.

“You expect 100 percent out of yourself and sometimes you can’t give it, and that’s when the mental

game becomes the biggest part of it,” Santos said. “You really have to be mentally tough to handle it, and Guill is one of the most mentally tough people I’ve ever met.”

Guillory’s personality shines through at every home game during the Tigers’ ‘Who Wants To Be A Guillionare’ promotion, when she poses a question to a fan in exchange for a prize.

“She takes control and the whole park is mesmerized by her personality,” Santos said. “That’s Guill all the way. She’s super outgoing and makes everybody smile.”

Guillory said she looks forward to the promotion, despite fighting nerves the first time she did it.

“It’s fun for the fans, it’s fun for me and it’s great to get to know new

people,” Guillory said.

Despite being a senior, Guillory will return to the Tigers next season after redshirting and said she’ll maintain her leadership role.

“I’ll try to be the best next year on the field, but above all else I love to be a leader off the field as well,” Guillory said.

Torina said Guillory will return with the knowledge and guidance required of a team captain.

“They know they can count on her to be there for them to push them to be their best,” Torina said.

“That was probably the first how much Gausman has develtime I got hit reoped since the deally hard in the ‘I’d rather just not lose bacle last season SEC,” Gausman any SEC series instead in Athens, Ga. The said. “It was an sophomore pitchof worrying about eye-opening exer has since addperience.

I’m a full arsenal bouncing back from one.’ ed definitely going to of off-speed and take that into the breaking pitches Paul Mainieri start and rememthat should presLSU baseball coach ber it.” ent a much more Mainieri is quick to point out challenging experience for the

Bulldog batters.

“Kevin Gausman is not even a shell of what he was last year when he pitched against Georgia,” Mainieri said. “He’s so much better now. He’s a much more complete pitcher with a full repertoire of pitches.”

Though most players have some form of redemption on their minds, Mainieri said the idea hadn’t even dawned on him.

“I’d rather just not lose any SEC series instead of worrying about bouncing back from one,” Mainieri said. “But our confidence is high, and our kids feel that they can win.”

hurdle. The Giants’ medical staff has yet to clear him for football activities, a necessity before he can don pads.

Jones said his teammates have been nothing but supportive, and the organization called his comeback “incredible.”

“It’s inspiring,” Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas told reporters last week. “I’m nothing compared to this guy, who [nearly] had his leg amputated. For him to be running and for the Giants to give him another shot, it just shows so much respect the organization has for him and how much hard work he’s put in.”

But Jones said he’s not practicing just to be an inspiration and making a roster is not his ultimate goal.

Reese recently said Jones “still has a long way to go,” and the safety underwent his 14th surgery related to the accident just five weeks ago, getting five screws removed from his leg.

Still, Jones and his family say just being able to walk again is miraculous enough, let alone another shot at playing football.

“Sometimes, I look at Chad like

a normal person, but I catch myself realizing his path hasn’t been normal,” Al Jones said. “I don’t know if there’s a word in the dictionary to describe the feeling. It’s one giant step to a miracle.”

“I’m an NFL player, and I still believe that,” he said last fall. “I’m not working my way back to watch.

I don’t think the Giants would keep me around if they didn’t believe in me, too.”

Jones weighed in at 223 pounds in camp, which is five pounds more than his listed weight at the 2010 NFL Combine.

Giants general manager Jerry

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In Memory of Keller Zibilich In response to the recent death of Keller Zibilich, University students and faculty have extended their good will to Zibilich and his family through The Daily RevZibilich eille’s website.

Whether the commenters knew him, grew up with him or taught him, their commemorations and condolences are published in memoriam below.

“You were one amazing friend.

You brought out the best in everyone and will be truly missed. It was an honor to have been in your life

Keller Zibilich. Love you buddy!”

“I graduated with Keller at his high school in Georgia. He was a very dear friend of mine and the entire high school is united together mourning Keller and praying for his family. Keep the family in your prayers. He was an only child. RIP Keller.”

“Devastating news of such a handsome young man. I have a freshmen son at LSU, so I feel for and pray for the family. I also encourage any student to seek help when feeling depressed, because the sun will shine tomorrow and things will be better.”

“I am a friend of Keller’s parents in Atlanta and knew Keller as a child. All of the Ziblich family are in my thoughts and prayers.”

“Our son was friends with Keller and they shared their passion for LSU. Our thoughts and prayers just aren’t enough to comfort his family. Once a BT parent, always a BT parent. Your loss is our loss.”

“Keller was a wonderful person that was a friend to everyone he met. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. They need it during this most difficult time.”

“My heart breaks for Keller, his family and friends. May perpetual light shine upon him, and may he rest in peace. To all family and friends, you have my condolences.

May the Comforter hold you all close to His heart.”

“Keller leaves behind a family and community in Georgia that is grief-stricken and shaken.

There are only fond memories of this wonderful young man. What a tragic loss. Please keep the family in your prayers.”

“My heart breaks for this sweet, sweet family. I pray God comforts them and gives them strength to get through this tragedy.”

“I love you so much, Keller.”

“I knew Keller from soccer teams with my elementary school,

and he was also part of my cub scout pack. I didn’t talk to him every day, but I did have a few memories of him and he was a cool guy.

We lost a great guy.”

“Keller, Your family at Nantahala Outdoor Center miss you greatly. You were a friend to us all.

Rest in peace.”

“Keller your life ended way too early. We all mourn for what could have been. Prayers and only the kindest thoughts for this devastated family, and for you, ‘Kellerman.’”

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If you or someone you know needs a grief counselor, call the Student Health Center at (225) 578-6271.

Requiring photo ID to vote demolishes democracy SHARE THE WEALTH Jay Meyers Columnist Republicans have made clear their thoughts on President Barack Obama being reelected for another four-year term.

When asked to describe what is at stake in the 2012 presidential election, Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-OH, offered statements like, “America can’t live with Barack Obama for another four years as president,” and “his policies will turn America in a direction that we may never recover from.”

You get the idea.

Theatrics aside, how far will the Republican Party go to keep Obama from being reelected for another four years as president?

Considering the recent voter identification laws passed by conservative lawmakers, would they appear willing to overstep moral or legal boundaries to accomplish this goal?

In a word, yes.

In fact, the Republican Party is making an effort to deprive certain minority groups of the exact cornerstone our democracy — any democracy — was founded upon: the right to vote.

In a seemingly well-intentioned attempt to stop voter fraud, Republican-controlled legislatures have passed laws in seven states, requiring voters to show government-issued photo identification when at the polls. Similar efforts are going on in as many as 24 other states, including Louisiana.

However, in reality these measures will undoubtedly prevent, or at least discourage, millions of eligible voters from voting. As you might have guessed, these laws will primarily

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A sign directs voters in Maricopa County, Ariz., to the polls. New laws in seven states require individuals to present photo identification when voting.

affect Democratic-leaning groups, such as racial minorities, the poor and legal immigrants.

One in four black Americans does not possess any form of government identification, according to the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University’s School of Law, and many Americans born outside of the country lack the papers, like a birth certificate, required to obtain a driver’s license or state ID. To gain a better perspective with regards to how these laws will negatively affect voter turnout on a statewide basis, look to our Lone Star neighbor.

According to Texas-supplied voter registration data given to the Justice Department, there are currently between 175,000 and 304,000 registered Hispanic voters who do not have a government photo ID in Texas.

This entire demographic of voters will be unable to participate in our democracy and elect political leaders who will best represent their interests so long as they lack an ID. But politicians say going to the Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain a photo ID is fairly easy, right? Not exactly.

Because most Hispanic voters without IDs earn very low incomes — as do nearly all the voters targeted by this law — they face real challenges in taking a trip to the DMV. For one, most low-income individuals work jobs that offer little or no vacation time, meaning they must weigh the opportunity cost of missing work and resulting lost wages.

Voters will also have to account for transportation costs to the nearest DMV, which is several hours away if you live in some parts

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of Texas.

Essentially, these restrictive voter ID policies are going to make voting a significantly more difficult task for certain population groups that tend to vote Democrat. But at what cost?

Where is this so-called voter fraud epidemic Republicans keep raving about?

Surprisingly enough, there is no evidence of substantial fraud in U.S. elections or of people voting multiple times. However, it is naïve to think that it doesn’t occur.

Indeed, evidence from the microscopically scrutinized 2004 gubernatorial election in Ohio revealed a voter fraud rate of 0.00004% percent, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.

National Weather Service data shows that Americans are struck and killed by lightning about as often.

Additionally, the Justice Department convicted only 86 people of voter fraud between 2002 and 2007.

Given the scant evidence of voter fraud in our country, photo ID requirements for voters are not only a discriminatory attempt to keep minorities and poor people from voting, but a deliberate plan by Republicans to disenfranchise Democrats.

The Republican Party’s blatant racism is getting easier to read every day. They might as well reinstate the poll tax if they’re going to be this obvious.

Jay Meyers is a 19-year-old economics freshman from Shreveport. Follow him on Twitter @TDR_jmeyers.

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Quote of the Day “If you suppress grief too much, it can well redouble.”

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Alcohol Awareness Month Moderate drinking offers largely ignored by students diverse risks and benefits NEVER EMPTY THOUGHTS

Marie-Therese Yokum Columnist If persuading people not to drive after drinking was as easy as making everyone wear drunk goggles for a few minutes, the former wouldn’t be one of the top killers of young adults in America.

April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, which is why there are more public service announcements about consumption responsibility and how being drunk isn’t cool. April 18 was Alcohol Awareness Day and an event in Free Speech Alley provided students with facts on drinking.

With only passive ads in the newspaper and not much discussion about Alcohol Awareness Month, I began to wonder why one of the top-five party schools didn’t do more to promote drinking responsibility.

Perhaps living in Louisiana and the overexposure to alcohol consumption has prepared us to act responsibly.

“Alcohol awareness is an ongoing issue for us. It doesn’t start or stop with awareness week or day,” said Health Promotion Coordinator Kathy Saichuk.

Over-awareness and scare tactics in advertisements have not changed true behavior in the long run. Changes in behavior only take place thanks to an increase in the knowledge base or an event where you are forced to take the situation seriously and apply the lesson learned into your own life.

Thus, awareness months, days and weeks are good for just that — awareness. Generating awareness is great, but it won’t produce critical thought or enough to change behavior.

Despite what most people — including myself — tend to believe, LSU takes a strong active role in providing education and counseling on alcohol, drugs and sexual awareness. Before even taking their first class on campus, students will receive some form of discussion about drinking choices, its effects and later consequences.

Freshmen are also required to go through an online course at mystudentbody.com that provides adequate statistics and a realistic perception about college and how much alcohol the average student consumes.

“Tailgating and adults consuming alcohol intensively tends to distort views about college life — and that ‘everyone is doing it,’” Saichuk said. “When in actuality, about 19 percent of students are not consuming at all.”

After being on campus for 12 years, Saichuk has seen huge changes in societal behavior, enforcement of acceptable conduct and extremely less tolerance for extreme behavior. Science has also improved in determining and displaying how alcohol affects the brain.

“There was a time where people were allowed to bring open alcohol into Tiger Stadium, but it got out of control and rules changed,” Saichuk said.

We have all seen someone around us go too far with alcohol. Unfortunately, we have a bad reputation for it, along with other activities occurring too frequently in our state. But events occur, we learn from

them and make more proactive choices the next time around.

Students on campus need to realize that just because we have a reputation for being a party school doesn’t mean that we don’t understand how potent alcohol really is or feel the need to prove it.

When comparing the University’s survey statistics to those of the National College Health Association’s for responsible drinking choices, ours were either the same or below national averages.

On the other hand, just because you’re in college and can stay up past midnight doesn’t mean that you should disregard all the warnings and reminders about alcohol consumption and responsibility. According to the data compared with national averages, LSU still has high numbers of drinking and driving.

One can argue the higher statistic results from Baton Rouge having a poor mass transit system, yet the personal choice to drive while intoxicated is still avoidable.

So just remember to get a D.D., and keep party rockin’ — responsibly — every month of the year.

Marie-Therese Yokum is a 19-year-old mass communication and finance sophomore from Lafayette. Follow her on Twitter @mtyokm_TDR. Contact Marie-Therese Yokum at myokum@lsureveille.com

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Andrew Shockey Columnist As Alcohol Awareness Month is wrapping up, it’s worth recognizing the benefits alcohol can offer other than a good time.

Though excessive or binge drinking is unequivocally bad for your health, moderate drinking has been shown to offer some advantages to health, creativity and even problem-solving skills.

Unfortunately, as is often the case with health science, the results are inconclusive and often conflicting, with consuming moderate amounts of alcohol putting drinkers at higher risk for some diseases and producing other surprising results.

A recent experiment conducted at the University of Illinois at Chicago found test subjects who consumed two drinks were significantly better at solving word-association brainteasers than their sober counterparts.

The brainteasers consisted of a set of three words, for example “tug,” “gravy” and “show.” Subjects were tasked with finding a word to combine these three ideas, in this case, “boat.”

The tipsy test takers successfully solved more of these puzzles in less time than sober subjects. The tipsy group also tended to determine its answers according to a flash of insight rather than a deliberative process.

Jennifer Wiley, lead author of the study,

believes this boost in problem-solving ability stems from reducing the brain’s working memory capacity, or “the ability to remember one thing while you’re thinking about something else.”

Wiley believes alcohol allowed participants to consider a wider range of possible solutions rather than honing in on the specific details of the problem.

Numerous studies have found regular but moderate consumption of alcohol can reduce risk for heart attacks and heart disease, especially in men. Observational studies have found moderate drinking can also reduce the risk of diabetes, but currently the American Diabetes Association does not recommend drinking to prevent diabetes.

Doctors are quick to inform non-drinkers they should not start drinking for health reasons, as even moderate drinking carries a significant risk of accidental injury and even some health risks for individuals, particularly women.

Excessive alcohol consumption of more than two drinks a day has been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer in women by more than 50 percent. Even enjoying a drink a few times a week can slightly raise that risk.

But many doctors believe this slight increase in breast cancer risk is overshadowed by the decreased number of heart attacks among moderate drinkers.

Research from the University of Missouri has found consuming alcohol can actually increase a drinker’s expression of racial bias.

As crazy as it may sound, another recent experiment found viewing alcoholic imagery can produce racist attitudes even without consuming any alcohol.

Subjects were shown several ads for either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages then given a split-second view of a white or black face followed by a flash of either a gun or a hand tool.

Subjects exposed to alcoholic advertisements were more likely to mistake a tool for a gun after seeing a black face than their colleagues who looked at non-alcoholic ads.

These reactions do not necessarily make the viewer racist, but they do suggest the consumption or even the thought of alcohol makes people more likely to react according to stereotypes.

No one has offered a convincing explanation for this phenomenon, but alcohol consumption has a tendency to reduce inhibitions, allowing subconscious views to come forward. Simply thinking about alcohol seems to have a similar effect.

The constantly evolving nature of health science can be exasperating at times, with research finding risks and benefits to every substance and behavior.

Readers should remember science is based on collaboration, and it often takes a frustratingly long time for a consensus to be reached.

Individual studies may differ on the exact risks and benefits of alcohol consumption, but they agree not to overdo it.

Andrew Shockey is a 21-year-old biological engineering junior from Baton Rouge.

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4 BR 3.5 BTH LSU CONDO On LSU bus route. Pool in complex. Gated Complex. $1,800/ mo. Available July/ August 225.572.5546 AVAILABLE SOON 1BR &2BR. 4118, 4065, 4243, 4119 BURBANK $495-$650 Walk or bike to class on path across the old golf course. Near Walk-Ons, Mello-Mushroom, Izzo’s & Taco Bell. LSU bus route. No pets. www.lsubr.com for pictures/floor plans. brrentnow@cox.net for application.

3-3 BEDROOM CONDOS FOR RENT AT Brightside Estates Near LSU/ Brightside and Nicholson. Amenities: Gated, Spacious living, pool,&beach volleyball. email Talbots@cox.net or call 225.266.9063

SUMMER APARTMENT? Sublet apartment for June and July. Near campus, on bus route, pool. $535/month with $200 deposit. Text me.

318.455.1684 FOR RENT- Fully furnished apartment for short-term rental. $650/ mos includes utilities, basic cable and high speed Internet. Very close to campus. Available May 1- July 31.

985.634.1290 RESERVE NOW FOR 2012-2013 3 Bed/3 Bath @ $1650/ Month, Free Optional Monthly Maid Service!

Brightside on LSU Bus Route Arlington Trace & Summer Grove Condos Parking for 3 & All Appliances Included Fantastic Pool Available for 1 Year Lease Beginning June 1st, July 1st & Aug 1st. hollisleech@yahoo.com 310.989.4453 3 BR, 3 bath gated townhome. Near LSU. $1500/mo. (225) 752-8842. 225.752.4825

BURGIN APARTMENTS 1br/1ba, $589/$500dep. 175 Burgin Ave, 10-unit building 2miles from LSU on bus route. No pets.

225.252.3163

LAND ROVER - RANGE ROVER 2006 White HSE that looks like new. $18,950.

127,000 mostly highway miles. Must see!

601.757.7389

LUXURY CONDOS Spacious 1 & 2 BDRMS gated, courtyard w/pool, granite, wood floors & more - Jr’s, Sr’s & law students welcomed $795 to $925 225.756.8355 LEIGH’S COVE CONDO 2/2, $1200/mth, very nice, close to campus, w/s inc, gated 504.975.6745 2BR/1BA HIGHLANDER CONDO North Gates LSU gated W/ D pool $800 avail August 1 225.335.9197

3 BR 2 BA HOUSE FOR RENT Meadowbend Subd. Near LSU. Pets welcome. $1100. Mo. $500. dep. Call 985.688.2757 2BR/2BTH TOWNHOME Sharlo area, fenced courtyard, covered parking, w/d, fireplace, no pets. 225.648.3115 3BR/2BTH Sharlo area condo. Fenced courtyard, w/d, fireplace, covered parking, no pets. $1300/mo. 225.648.3115

Get first month FREE. Climate Control of LA Self-Storage and Stor-It Mini Warehouses. 3147 College Dr. just past the RR tracks. Enter thru College Creek Shopping Center (FedEx store).

Various sizes, covered loading, video cameras, and alarms. 24/7 service with our Insomniac kiosk (rent a unit, make a payment, buy a lock) - very cool. We Love Students. 225.927.8070 NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS Arlington Trace & Summer Grove Condos and Lake Beau Pre Townhomes 2 & 3 bedroom floor plans available DEAN FLORES REAL ESTATE www.deanflores.com 225.767.2227

BRIGHTSIDE MANOR - 2br 1.5 bath W/D no pets $600 avail. June 225.383.4064

HIGHLAND CRK $1400. MO. 3bdrm 2ba very nice home.avail june 1st 504-201-4170

MAKE YOUR RESUME STAND OUT from the crowd. NOW interviewing for 2012-2013 positions for LSU Student Media marketing, events, social media and film internships. Contact Shannon at marketing@ lsureveille.com CASEMANAGER NEEDED Entry level position for recent college graduate with Human Service degree. Must be organized, have excellent computer skills, and possess an outgoing and pleasant personality. You will provide casemanagement for 30 individuals with developmental disabilities. Salary is $26,000.00 year.

Send resume and references to : humanservicejobs@gmail.com 225.216.1199

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2 BD 1.5 BATH COTTAGE Close to LSU. Fenced back yard, private parking, partially furnished. $1,050/ mo. 7951 Bayou Fountain Avenue. Available immediately. 225.330.9286 or 225.757.0494.

2BR 4119 BURBANK $650 You’ll love Goodrich. Walk or bike to class on path across the old golf course. Near Walk-Ons, MelloMushroom, Izzo’s & Taco Bell. LSU bus route.

No pets. $400 dep. www.lsubr.com for pictures/ floor plans. brrentnow@cox.net for more info.

STORE YOUR STUFF STUDENT SPECIAL

TWO ROOMMATES WANTED! Gated North Gate condo, utilities included.

Large rooms. Washer/dryer. $600 month.

225.241.9429 FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED ASAP 2BR Tiger Manor $525/mo to take over 1yr lease in August or sooner ameiiwess@aol.com

FEMALE FOR 5-BEDROOM Need subleaser August 2012-July 2013. Cottages of BR; furnished, on lake w/ balcony. $655/ month all included. 504.909.5822 I’M A TALL, HANDSOME guy looking for a fun-loving, attractive Christian girl to take walks, watch movies, and take day trips with.

Email me at greatguy107@gmail.com INTELLECTUAL NICE GUY looking for a female friend to do things with. (i.e. texting, getting lunch, hanging out...) Emphasis on person to person activities. Not looking for anything fancy just someone to talk to while getting lunch or over coffee or just hanging out when there is nothing better to do. I understand people are busy so not looking for something everyday but every once in a while would be nice to actually have someone to hang out with. SERIOUS offers only please. If interested or have any questions, contact me at pumpitup120@ yahoo.com. Put personal ad or something to distinguish your email in the subject line in case it goes in spam.

BORED So let’s be friends. Text me 225-334-8828 NEED MORE FRIENDS? Did you move far from home? Do your current friends suck?

Do you just wish you knew more people?

We are currently taking applications for new friends to be enlisted among the ranks of our own. Do you think you are worthy? email us at friendshipapplication@gmail.com and fill out our application to see if we find you suitable to be our new friend. No guarantee on the amount of spots available.

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CONGRATULATIONS

LEADERSHIP LSU CLASS OF 2012!

ReAzalia Allen

Jamaica Below

Evan Benezech

Robert Bostick

Lacey Carmack

Molly Csaki

Elin Dilley

Alicia Domangue

Curtis Elmore III

Erica Esteves

Chelsea Flugence

Eve Franchebois

Miracle Johnson

Emily Landry

Awonu Lekia

Unique Mason

Brittney McZeal

Gray Melancon

Maya Moore

Alejandra Morales

Brian Mouille

Suman Nag

Annisia Osborne

Nancy Pesses

Cassandra Rideau

Alli Robison

Kimberly Savoy

Laronica Scales

Mikana Scott

Claire Swinney

Crystal Taylor

Amy Trappey

Megan Williams

Jada Woods

Jessica Addison

Dr. KC White Assoc. Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students

Mary Wallace Assoc. Dean of Students & Director, Campus Life

Jacob Brumfield Asst Dean of Students & Assoc. Dir. Campus Life

David Dessauer Asst. Director Leadership, Campus Life

LEADERSHIP LSU is open to senior level students each spring semester and focuses on developing leadership skills necessary for transitioning from college to career leadership and developing solutions to societal issues applying the Adaptive Leadership model. Distinguished guests and the students’ own individual and group work informed their development throughout the semester. Congratulations, best wishes and “Geaux Tigers!” to another successful class of Leadership LSU!

Allen Womble Leadership LSU Grad. Assistant Campus Life

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