JANUARY 28, 2014 VOLUME 85, ISSUE 17 THE LION ’S ROAR S OUTHEASTERN L OUISIANA U NIVERSITY A Student Publication Campus Life Page 2 Opinions Page 3 Arts & Entertainment Page 4 Sports Page 6 News Page 9 LionsRoarNews.com INSIDE THE ‘ROAR’ Winter weather causes car accidents in area

BY JOHN BINDER Instructor on Staff Reporter

‘Top Book’ list Two unidentified students collided into a business sign across from the university ten- nis courts and the University Counseling Center, totaling the vehicle. According to eyewitness re- ports, two females were driv- ing down Carter Lane, which becomes North Oak Street, when their vehicle crashed into a pole used for business signage. “I was on the other side of the tennis court and the car see INSTRUCTOR pg. 4 was in front of me, and they were going a little fast,” said junior industrial engineer ma- jor Nick Harrell. “In my head Spirit squads I thought they were going too fast for the curb and next thing earn bronze you know they went off the road and smacked into a pole.” The Lion’s Roar/Sara Patrick On Monday, Jan. 27, around 10 a.m. a car took the curve on Carter Lane and North Oak Park Street, near Mims Hall, too quickly, resulting in an accident. Both female students in the car were brought to a local hospital by ambulances. Eyewitnesses said the students did not appear to be in critical condition. see WEATHER pg. 8 No mid-year budget cuts

BY JOHN BINDER Southeastern President John chief budget advisor, told the ing half the interest they would System approved a four percent Staff Reporter L. Crain said the announcement Associated Press that the $35 have otherwise owed. across-the-board pay raise for is good news for higher educa- million in lost revenue can be This, alone, accounted for many of its employees because After six years of continu- tion across the state. made up through the state’s re- over $90 million in unallocated legislators dedicated $40 mil- ous mid-year state budget cuts, “As everyone is aware, the cent tax amnesty program. and available revenue for law- lion to the four state university less revenue being generated current fi scal year is the fi rst in Through the tax amnesty makers and the Jindal adminis- systems: Louisiana Community see LIONETTES pg. 10 than projected and the state several that Louisiana colleges program, taxpayers are eligible tration to use towards spending, and Technical College System, once again having a shortfall of and universities did not face to apply for amnesty if they which ended up being more Southern University System, funds, mid-year cuts will not be mid-year budget reductions,” failed to fi le a tax return or a re- than needed and predicted. the LSU system and University triggered. said Crain. “It is my sincere port, failed to report all income Even if the university had of Louisiana System. Science on At the Revenue Estimating hope the absence of a mid-year or all tax, interest and penalties been hit with mid-year cuts, the Each university system re- Conference, described as the cut, in combination with the that were due, if they claimed move would not have been a ceived roughly $10 million Tap series state’s income forecasting pan- governor’s announcement, rep- incorrect credits or deductions, major dilemma for Crain’s ad- from the allocated funds. el, Louisiana Governor Bobby resent a long-awaited ‘swing or misrepresented or omitted ministration. The University of Louisiana Jindal announced the state will of the pendulum’ for Louisiana any tax due. Since the 2012-2013 fi scal System, which Southeastern is returns bring in $35 million less than higher education.” Taxpayers under audit or in year, the university’s state funds part of, is the largest; therefore, what was projected for the The $35 million shortfall is administrative or judicial litiga- have been cut $7.7 million, a each university within the sys- BY MEGAN FERRANDO Staff Reporter 2013-2014 fi scal year, which just a small amount when com- tion can also apply for amnesty difference of nearly 20 percent. tem only received an additional ends June 30. pared to the state’s 2013-2014 under the program. The reduction in state funds is $1.1 million in state assigned Southeastern biologists will Rather than trigger mid-year fi scal budget of over $25 bil- Most recently, according to the outcome of the 2013 legis- funds for the 2013-2014 fi scal continue an ongoing seminar budget cuts across the state, the lion, passed by the Louisiana the Associated Press, a tax am- lative session which cut about year. series called Science on Tap most common practice among legislature during its last legis- nesty period was allowed delin- $66 million from higher educa- At the time, Crain described beginning Feb. 4. The series the Jindal administration, fi nan- lative session. quent taxpayers to get caught tion alone. the allocated funds as an “over- will consist of informal semi- cial experts with the administra- Commissioner of Adminis- up on their taxes without paying At the same time, however, simplifi cation” by the state leg- nars for the public on scientific tion say cuts are not necessary. tration Kristy Nichols, Jindal’s any penalties and only charg- the Louisiana State University islature. topics, and will give the com- munity a glance into what the Department of Biological Sci- ences at Southeastern is doing. “Nobody thinks we do sci- On the bench ence. Nobody in Hammond, nobody in Louisiana. Everyone Many athletes sidelined for thinks all Southeastern does is nursing and education,” said injuries in 2013-2014 season Brian Crother, biology profes- sor who coordinated the event BY MELANIE MANN ence sports injury each year. alongside Professor Kyle Pill- Staff Reporter Though the year is still young, er. “That’s when we said, ‘You Lions basketball player Anton- know, lets start talking about Whether you’re stocking nio Benton is among those af- what we do, lets bring it to the your pantry in preparation for fected by sports injury in 2014. public.’ And it’s been great. We the Super Bowl or teaching “I got my concussion the fill up that room every time.” your son to play catch in the day after Christmas. We came Science on Tap began in backyard, Americans across back and had practice,” said September of 2013 when the nation embrace the world Benton. “Inadvertently, I got Crother and Piller decided to of sports as a signifi cant part of hit by an elbow by one of my bring science to the commu- their culture and lifestyle. teammates in my left temple, nity. The seminars are held the According to statistics pub- so I had to get stitches.” first Tuesday of each month at lished by the National College Benton underwent treat- Tope La Catering of Hammond Athletic Association in 2012, ment for six days, forcing him located at 113 East Thomas collegiate sports have raked in to miss three games due to his Street. $10.6 billion in revenue two injury. Not only did the injury “We’re all talking about years ago. Still, many people impact Benton personally, but things that we know stuff look beyond the entertaining it impacted his team as well. about, but it’s not to our col- and fi nancial benefi ts of sports, “We already had maybe tion are rehabilitated by ath- that they may have, ranging sports injury as a result of poor leagues and peers in scientific feeling the true benefi ts are three players injured,” said letic trainers. from preventative measures, training methods or improper meetings, it’s to the public so the self-discipline, ambition Benton. “It kind of put a lot of “Athletic trainers, essen- [to] their entrance exam and gear. People who are interested it’s all super digestible, easy, and team leadership skills that stress on the team because guys tially, are going to be the link their physical, [to] making sure in getting into shape can avoid fun. The idea is to make it fun an athletic lifestyle promotes. end up playing like 30 minutes between the student athlete and that they’re OK to do lifting injury by consulting with a for the audience,” said Crother. However, every rose has its per game. We rotated like six the coach and the team doctor,” down in the weight room.” health professional to ensure Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and thorn, and for student athletes, or seven players, so when you said John Erwin, assistant ath- According to the National their exercises are healthy and the seminars begin at 7 p.m. that thorn is sports injury. play three games with 30 min- letics director for sports medi- Institute of Health, the most safe. Meals can be ordered and the According to statistics col- utes for each player, it’s kind cine. “Here at Southeastern in common sports injuries include “For the weekend warrior, bar will be open for the audi- lected by the NCAA and Na- of tiring.” particular, we’re dealing with sprains, knee injuries, swollen an ounce of prevention is worth tional Athletic Trainers’ As- At Southeastern, college the student athlete population. muscles, Achilles tendon inju- sociation, an estimated 12,500 athletes whose injuries are not Our job is to be the front line ries, fractures and dislocations. see SCIENCE pg. 9 collegiate athletes experi- serious enough for hospitaliza- for them for any medical needs Many non-athletes experience see INJURIES pg. 6

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BY MEGAN FERRANDO is still injustice going on, there said Marshall. “We say not Staff Reporter is still stuff we need to fight all great men are Alphas, but for. That’s why we march.” all Alphas are great men.” The lives of many Ameri- Alpha Phi Alpha march- King’s impact on human- cans were forever changed es every year not only to ity was recognized through through the leadership of Dr. honor a great leader, but a the march and celebration. Martin Luther King Jr. dur- brother of their fraternity. “Martin Luther King made ing the African American “Brother Martin Luther King a difference in the world, not Civil Rights movement as he is one of the greatest Alphas that just locally, not just state-wide fought for equality through ever came through Alpha Phi but world-wide,” said Moore. non-violent means. Jan. 20 Alpha fraternity,” said Moore. “That tenacity for him to keep marks the Martin Luther King Alpha Phi Alpha marched going after all the threats and Jr. national holiday to recog- across campus singing the Na- all of that just inspired me to nize his efforts and legacy. tional Negro Anthem, “Lift keep going with my educa- The Kappa Nu Chapter of Up Every Voice and Sing.” tion. I had to get knocked Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity After reaching the Memo- down several times but learned in collaboration with the Of- rial Fountain, the brothers to keep moving and fight- fice of Multicultural and In- sang their fraternity hymn ing for what you believe in.” ternational Student Affairs before moving inside Fayard The night shined light on remembered King on Jan. 22 Hall for a special program. King’s life and the influence he as they marched across cam- Following words by Presi- made for people everywhere. pus to the Hurricane Katrina dent John L. Crain, a musical “It’s a significant part of and Rita Memorial Fountain. selection and lyrical dance our history,” said Eric Sum- “When they marched [dur- was performed, followed by mers of Multi-Cultural and ing the Civil Rights Move- highlights from King’s life. International Affairs. “His ment] it was for a purpose, Guest speaker Lemar Marshall, message of non-violence reso- and we wanted to symbolize a Hammond councilman and nates even today, even in other the purpose that still exists, Alpha Phi Alpha alumnus, ad- parts of the world. His phi- so we march,” said Thomas dressed attendees about King losophies can be remembered, and the impact of his efforts. and if people take them on, I Moore, president of Alpha Phi The Lion’s Roar / Megan Ferrando “It gives us a chance to re- think we could impact the en- Alpha. “We were trying to get Students and community members participate in a march led by members of the Kappa Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha flect on the greatest Alpha,” tire world, not just in the U.S.” across to the campus that there across campus to pay tribute to the late civil rights activist and a former member of the fraternity. IFC convocation spices up Annual DSA leadership retreat to spring recruitment engage students BY JASMINE TATE fraternity and their rush week their own. I made this change Assistant Editor activities. to help some of the new guys Camp Abbey site for Feb. 8 leadership event “We wanted the spring wanting to rush in the spring students of all ages and while learning more about The Southeastern Divi- recruitment process to have get more information on each BY KATIE ARBOUR sion for Student Affairs offers more organization,” said Ste- different fraternity.” Staff Reporter academic departments. themselves and their peers. students opportunities to get phen Davis, IFC president. With goals of increasing “Any individual student of “I hope a lot of people break involved on campus and gain “It’s usually a free for all. This interest and membership in the The Division of Student Af- any age can go,” said Kristin away from their traditional valuable skills. There are more way people interested can see Interfraternity Council, Yates fairs and the Office for Student Karr, DSA Leadership Am- groups and traditional ways than 150 recognized student all of the fraternities, what the expressed his hopes for the Engagement will be hosting the bassador. “It’s open to ev- and meet a lot of different peo- and Greek organizations wel- ideals of each fraternity are program. annual Emerging Leaders Re- ery student at Southeastern.” ple and learn a lot of different coming students with various and why they should be a part “Since this is brand new, treat for Southeastern students. DSA Leadership Ambassa- leadership skills because I think academic and professional in- of each fraternity.” and spring recruitment at On Feb. 8-9, students will dors hope students who attend there is a lot that they can take terests. Although the convocation Southeastern is always small- head to Camp Abbey Retreat return to Southeastern as better back to their groups and bet- The Interfraternity Council was planned by IFC, each er, I would love to shoot for Center in Covington, La. The leaders for their organizations. ter Southeastern as a whole,” has made changes to its spring chapter is responsible for re- having 30 to 40 [students] at cost of the retreat includes The ambassadors have planned said Alexis Quackenbush, recruitment activities, and cruitment activities for their the convocation on February 3 an overnight stay, meals, the retreat to include activities DSA Leadership Ambassador. have given interested males individual chapters. and for each chapter to extend snacks and retreat supplies. designed to strengthen leader- ““The Emerging Leaders re- the opportunity to learn more Leland Yates, IFC vice- at least five bids.” Registration is $50 and can ship and communication skills treat is something that can truly about Greek life and the chap- president, created the idea of Males interested in join- be completed through groups and to encourage team bonding. benefit you during your time at ters offered at Southeastern hosting the convocation after ing a fraternity in the IFC can or individually. Groups of five “It is a great idea to go, in or- SLU, or wherever your career with its first interfraternal con- being elected in November. find out more information by or more students who are mem- der to meet others who are lead- takes you. The Emerging Lead- vocation. “I started throwing this idea contacting the Assistant Di- bers of recognized student or ers around Southeastern. They ers retreat is something you don’t During the convocation, all around when I first took office rector of Student Engagement, Greek organizations who reg- can help you become a better want to miss out on,” said past active chapters of the Interfra- in November,” said Yates. “I Kyle Gallagher at stephen. ister will receive a $5 discount. leader through discussions, participant Brennen McAndrew, ternity Council will prepare got really positive feedback [email protected] or Davis “Anyone who is inter- etc,” said past participant Em- junior political science major. presentations no longer than from other chapters, so we de- through email at stephen.da- ested in leadership roles and ily Favre, junior nursing major. Registration can be complet- five minutes so that attendees cided to move ahead with it [email protected]. All members getting involved on cam- While at Emerging Lead- ed online at www.southeastern. will learn more about each in December. Usually spring of the IFC must maintain a 2.3 pus or just wanting to meet ers the group of ambassadors edu/admin/ose. Applications chapter’s values. Each student recruitment is just a free-for- semester GPA, in addition to a other leaders is welcome to set a goal to ensure students and registration fees are due will leave with informational all meaning each chapter is re- 2.5 cumulative GPA. Other re- come,” said Ashley Herman, are given the opportunities on Monday, Jan. 31 by 12:30 handouts and brochures that sponsible for getting their own quirements are established by DSA Leadership Ambassador. to break out of their comfort p.m. in the SGA Office lo- include material about each word out and completely on each fraternity. The retreat is open to zones and express themselves cated in Mims Hall, room 123.

Organizational News is due on the Friday before publication by ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS 10 a.m., with a limit of 150 words. BSU from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning are all ready to take on the 2. The final meeting will take inspirational messages and be hosting a 5k this semester On Feb. 6, 2014 the Black next week. The location is new year. We wish you all the place on May 7 at 5:30 p.m. fellowship on Monday eve- and welcome you to partici- Student Union and Perphec- TBA. For additional infor- best of luck with these first Adopt-A-Street will follow nings at 7:30 p.m. in the Ki- pate. More information will tion Entertainment Presents mation, join the “Southeast- few weeks of classes and hope each meeting. nesiology Gym. We encour- be provided at a later date. the second Annual Charity ern Students for Life” Face- you have a great start to the age you to bring a friend. Anyone interested in joining Shootout “Clash of the Ti- book group. Baby fact of the semester. FCA CAC should contact Rachel tans” in the Kinesiology Gym week: At 28 weeks, all of the The Fellowship of Christian CAC Sons at rachel.sons@selu. from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. baby’s organs and structures PRSSA Athletes would like to wel- The Southeastern Chapter of edu. Price of admission is $2 with have formed. Respiratory Welcome back. This semester come everyone to join in on Colleges Against Cancer will a can good or $3 with a can movement begins, although will be very busy and filled good. All proceeds will be the lungs are not yet strong with opportunities for you donated to the Ginger Ford enough for the baby to sur- to get involved, network and Northshore Fuller Center. All vive outside the mother yet. give back to the Southeast- teams interested in signing ern campus and community. up to play in the Shootout, Alpha Psi Omega Meetings will take place each please contact Jeremey Miller APO would like to welcome Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Fa- Experience at [email protected] everyone back to a brand new yard hall, room 225. There TANIGIPAHOA or Donavon Morris at Dona- semester. We had tons of fun will be several conferences [email protected]. this past weekend on our ice to attend and activities to PARISH skating adventure in Baton be involved with, including Students for Life Rouge. This outing is just a a youth art competition in Students for Life tables to taste of the activities our or- partnership with the Ham- Visit tangitourism.com raise awareness of pro-life is- ganization plans. If you’re in- mond Downtown Devel- for full calendar sues on campus, in addition terested, please join us at our opment District and SGA. of events! to fundraising for local crisis meetings. Our first meeting Membership is open to stu- pregnancy centers and pray- is today at 5:30 p.m. located dents of all majors and clas- ing outside of abortion clin- in room 125 in D Vickers. sifications. For more infor- ics. We can connect students mation, visit www.prssa.org. to crisis pregnancy centers if Phi Mu Those interested in joining they need help. A large group The ladies of Phi Mu hope should contact a representa- of Southeastern Students for all students have had a great tive via email at southeast- Life members attended the first week back at Southeast- [email protected]. Louisiana March for Life ern. We had a very successful over the winter break, and a “Winter Wonderland” Spring NSCS smaller group attended the Recruitment event. Everyone The officers of NSCS would National March for Life in is very excited to welcome like to welcome everyone 1.800.542.7520 Washington D.C. during the new members into our chap- back and wish you good luck www.tangitourism.com first week of school. Stu- ter. Our newly elected Presi- this semester. Chapter meet- dents for Life meetings have dent, Katy Powell, as well as ings will take place at 5 p.m. been moved to every Tuesday the new executive committee on Feb. 5, March 19 and April T HE L ION ’ S R OAR O PINIONS J ANUARY 28, 2014 P AGE 3 Expansion brings more junk Speak What do you think of the new dining op- tions in the Student Out Union?

AUDREY WILLIAMS Freshman Accounting

BY MELANIE MANN “I think it will give students Staff Reporter more options to where they want to eat.” With the new year comes new changes, and for Southeastern students, this includes the renova- tion of our beloved War Memorial Student Union. For those who do not know, a new cafeteria should LATIFAH JACKSON be opening its doors to students Freshman by mid-February, and several new Criminal Justice restaurants are set to offer their services in the food court. “It gives us a variety of other Sounds exciting, right? This foods and more seating is what I thought when I fi rst However, what disappointed healthy options are minimal. If food is lacking nutrition. areas along with more heard the news, at least until I me the most is that there are no students are required to purchase I want to be clear, though, places to hang out with got a look at the list of new res- healthy options among the new a meal plan, it should be the uni- that administration cannot be friends.” taurants to open this semester. restaurants other than MOOYAH versity’s responsibility to provide solely to blame for inadequate Among them are MOOYAH, a having turkey and black bean students with the means to pur- food options. As consumers of burger restaurant, Panda Express veggie burgers as menu options. sue a healthy lifestyle through di- this academic institution, we and Chick-fi l-A. Though one can Many college students are on verse dining service options. have the right and responsibil- BRITNEY BELL argue that MOOYAH and Panda limited funds and are therefore With that being said, the new ity to speak out if the services Freshman Express will offer diversity to dependent on their campus din- cafeteria called The Mane Dish provided are not up to par. If Accounting/fi nance the food options available on ing locations for meals, unless promises a “fresh food con- you have a problem with food campus, I don’t see the neces- they want to buy the cheap, cept,” where the meals are to be options—or anything on cam- “I hope the food is great, and sity of adding another Chick- processed nightmares from the prepared in front of students. If pus—then educate your peers, I hope it brings new people.“ fi l-A when we already have one. grocery store. University resi- healthier food in the cafeteria talk to administrators and come Add Popeye’s to the mix, and dents are particularly dependent becomes a reality, then I’d say to The Lion’s Roar to voice that means we have three fried on campus dining services, as this is a great step toward pro- your opinion in the newspaper. chicken restaurants on campus they’re required to purchase a viding satisfactory food options Change can only come from ac- now. It seems a little like overkill meal plan in order to live in the on campus. Nothing can be said, tion, and only by confronting to me, and I think adding another dorms. Though it isn’t absolutely however, until the new cafeteria the problems we encounter can Chick-fi l-A is an unnecessary impossible to fi nd something opens, and then we can judge we help our campus grow to its SUMMER GIBSON addition to campus food options. healthy to eat on campus, those for ourselves whether or not the full potential. Junior Communication Millennials, we’ve got the power “Iʼm excited, and I think there will be more space for absorbed, but the same study chance of an internship leading believe that they could do any- students to study and hang identifi es a Millenial’s top three to a job within that company are thing. The sad part is those op- out.” priorities as being a good parent, steadily decreasing. I cringe to portunities were snatched from having a successful marriage think what previous generations under their noses when the na- and helping others in need. would have said about working tion went through a fi nancial Another identifi er of the Mil- for a company for free with very crisis. lenial generation is stress. A slim chances of acquiring a real Millenials are being mea- recent study conducted by The job as a reward. sured by the standards of pre- ALIYAH ZEIEN American Psychological Asso- Millenials are facing a lot of vious generations, but each Freshman ciation has shown that Ameri- issues their elders did not. Due generation faces its own unique Social Work cans ages 18-33 are far more to the downturn in the economy, challenges. To me, being a Mil- stressed out than their predeces- jobs are less available, and with lenial means being connected “Itʼs very resourceful and a BY CLAIRE SALINAS sors. A big contributing factor competition for jobs increasing, and socially aware, but using great asset to students and Staff Reporter has been the economy that has more education is required. As those skills not just to have an a great improvement to the turned sour over the past few a result, Millenials are having intellectual conversation or up- campus.” According to pewsocial- years. to put off a career, marriage and date your profi le picture, but to trends.org, Millenials are those “The Age of the Permanent children to get through their ed- connect with and educate the born after 1980 – the fi rst gener- Intern” was an article published ucation so they can get the jobs world about issues that need ation to come of age in the new by washingtonian.com, illustrat- they want. It is no wonder many attention. The troubling thing millennium. ing the plight that many Mille- Millenials end up moving back about being a Millenial is that AUNDREA GREEN There has been a lot of talk nials are facing today: the state in with their parents. with constant connection, we Freshman about this generation. More re- of the “permatern.” What is that The article in Time Maga- have been given more power to Psychology cently, the May cover of Time you ask? It is the state of being a zine portrayed this generation as infl uence than any generation Magazine displayed an article permanent intern, or never being lazy, but the truth is many Mille- before us. We can use that pow- “I think itʼs a very profes- entitled “Millennials: The Me able to move from an internship nials are working their buns off er for our own selfi sh means or sional advancement on Me Me Generation.” This article into a permanent job. Many of to stay afl oat in this economy. give the world the answers it so Southeasternʼs campus.” by Joel Stein accused Millenials these internships are unpaid and Millenials may seem a bit pre- desperately needs. How will you of being lazy, entitled narcis- yet still highly sought after. The tentious, but they were raised to use your power? sists. He drew laughs from his reading audience with surveys reporting middle school Milleni- als saying they wanted to assist JUSTIN TURNER famous people when they grew Junior up. Maybe Stein failed to see English that surveying people in mid- dle school about their intended “I think itʼs a good idea career paths was not the best that Southeastern chose to refl ection of a generation, and expand it.” maybe he overlooked the fact that he only quoted two people under the age of 30 in his article, but either way, there were defi - nitely some fl aws in his facts. Millenials have identifi ed the TAMI HUDSON most distinctive mark of their Senior generation as being tech savvy, Social Work according to a study done by The Pew Research Center. Old- “I think itʼs good, and I er generations can often spot a expect it to be clean and Millenial because they are con- have bathrooms with toilet stantly answering text messages, paper.” listening to music on their iPods and taking selfi es. It may seem Millenials are completely self-

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BY SAMANTHA SULLIVAN met. Somers hopes his father will be dif- events that take place in his books. In Staff Reporter ferent from the other parental fi gures he “Harlow,” the character Leslie is based, in has had in the past. part, on his own life experiences. A Southeastern English instructor was “But when Leslie fi nally fi nds Harlow, “His search for his father is similar to honored by being ranked among Doug the man is not what the boy had expect- the trials I went through in order to meet Childers’ Top 10 Books of 2013 for his ed. Ultimately, the two will end up on a my biological father, whom I didn’t know second published book “Harlow.” crash course toward destruction, crime until I was 28,” said Armand. A childhood dream came true for Da- and twisted relationships that will leave Armand started reading books at a vid Armand when he found out that his one of them dead and the other a hardly very young age and accredits his love for book made the top 10 alongside famed recognizable version of his former self,” books to those who read to him before he author Stephen King’s “Doctor Sleep.” said Armand. was able to speak. Now he writes to in- Armand’s Southern literary fi ction novel Armand is inspired by authors Wil- spire others in a similar fashion. was published last September. liam Faulkner, Cormac McCarthy, Ernest “Whether it is to inspire someone to be “It is surreal to say the least. I grew up Hemingway and John Steinbeck as well a writer, a happier person or just to see reading Stephen King’s books, so it is just as fi lmmakers such as the Coen Brothers something in a different way, I think that’s humbling to have ‘Harlow’ listed along- and Quentin Tarantino. He started writing what my job is: inspiring others,” said Ar- side his latest book,” said Armand. “I feel comic strips when he was in the fourth mand. “I literally feel as though books honored and quite lucky to be reviewed grade and won a $100 prize for the “Just saved my life on various occasions, so if favorably, and subsequently selected as Say No” campaign in the 80s. I could do that for someone else, I would a top 10 book, especially alongside such He has published several other works feel successful.” notable authors.” including his fi rst book “The Pugilist’s Armand is currently working on the “Harlow” is about an 18-year-old Wife,” “Cultural Vistas” and “The Double completion of his third novel “The Gorge” boy named Leslie Somers who journeys Dealer,” as well as other literary journals. which is a murder-mystery that takes through the back woods of Louisiana in Armand incorporates his personal life place at the Bogue Chitto State Park. search of his father whom he has never and experiences into the characters or Faculty exhibition kicks o spring semester BY JESSE KARGER teaching,” says Newkirk. “We riety is not limited to new Staff Reporter hired them because they’re people coming in, according experts in that field.” to Newkirk. The art faculty of the uni- While this is true, Newkirk “It’s interesting that af- versity will kick off the spring said that some of the artists ter years of doing this, even semester with the opening of do have works that branch though more or less the core of the annual Faculty Exhibition out further from their con- the faculty remains the same, at Southeastern’s Contempo- centration in the show. Ernest the show always seems to rary Art Gallery starting Jan. Milsteo, a printmaker, does have a slightly different tone 30. photography as well, and Den- to it each year,” said Newkirk. Located on campus, the nis Sipiorski, ceramist, also “Usually, the faculty partici- exhibition will feature South- showcases paintings. How- pating in the faculty show will eastern professors of the visu- ever, both professors incorpo- showcase something more ex- al arts department for a month rated their main concentration perimental, because that way to showcase works to students in their final work such as the they get more out of the show and the public. imagery on Sipiorski’s pots because it’s right here where “All of the faculty are work- relating to the imagery in his we work.” ing and exhibiting artists,” paintings. The reception will be open said Dale Newkirk, gallery Despite being an annual to everyone and will have re- director. “But students don’t show, Newkirk notes the vari- freshments for attendees as usually get to see the faculty’s ety that pops up each year. they view the art. It will be work since they show in other “We have new faculty open from Thursday, Jan. 30 places and bigger cities. This members,” said Newkirk. “It’s at 5:00 p.m. until Feb. 27. is a way for the students to see always good to have that op- The hours for the Contempo- The Lion’s Roar/File Photo what the faculty are involved portunity to have brand new rary Art Gallery are from 8:00 The above sculpture was featured in last year’s faculty exhibition, the culmination of various art faculty members’ work in.” faculty contributing to the a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday in the eld. According to Newkirk, fac- department. I try to put their through Friday with exception ulty participating are expected work in a prominent place, to Wednesday, when it is open to prominently showcase the and I encourage them to show until 9:00 p.m. and Friday crafts they teach at the univer- more work because of that.” when it closes at noon. sity at the exhibition. One of the new faculty For further information “They might do some work members is Jim Graham, a full about the exhibit or future in other areas, but their focus is time painting professor. exhibits, visit the gallery or in their discipline that they’re Keeping it fresh with va- email [email protected].

The Lion’s Roar/File Photo Shawn McWaters of Firehouse Subs (above) poses for a photo with Roomie the Lion at Chefs Evening 2013. Firehouse Subs provided sandwiches and chicken salad. The Southeastern Foundation, has recently announced the dates and ticket information for the 2014 annual Chefs Evening. The fundraiser will take place on March 23. The President’s Toast will be hosted from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. while the main event will start at 5:30 p.m. and run until 8 p.m. The individual tickets range from $75 for a basic ticket up to $125, which includes a ticket to the President’s Toast and a signature Southeastern wine glass. Two guest packages are available for parties of eight guests. For more information contact the Southeastern Foundation at 985-549-2239 or e-mail the foundation at [email protected]. T HE L ION ’ S R OAR A RTS & E NTERTAINMENT J ANUARY 28, 2014 P AGE 5 Spirit of Southland drum majors re ect on season

BY NICOLE KOSTER The pep band plays at all Staff Reporter home basketball games. He loves the exciting atmosphere The 2013 football season of every game day. This also ended with the Lions victori- means staying alert; though ous as Southland Conference the band is seated in the same Champions, but their brother section as the students, it in victory was the Spirit of the doesn’t mean they are seeing Southland Marching Band. the same thing. The band is With their music, cheers always a few steps ahead. and halftime shows, the band “You never know what’s carried the Lions closer to going to happen,” said Jones, each win. Every week a foot- a junior kinesiology major ball game became more than with an exercise science con- a spectator event; it became centration. “It’s very fast- a spectacle. However, just as paced compared to everyone becoming SLC Champions else watching. We’re able to is no easy feat, putting on a enjoy it, but we have got to be game day show is not a simple on our toes the whole time.” task. Along with band director The most fast-paced day of Paul Frechou, the two drum the year for the band would be majors, Jonathan Lyons and Homecoming Day. They start Sharie Mahler, put together a their morning at 7:30 to re- show for everyone to see. hearse in Strawberry Stadium Lyons says watching the for about three hours. After games from the sidelines, be- they’ve rehearsed, the band ing conductor, has been a great heads to the University Center experience, but there is a lot to line up for the Homecom- of hard work going into the ing Parade. The group breaks performances. Lyons juggles for lunch until it’s time for the a job, classes, band rehears- Lion Walk. Then their perfor- als and playing saxophone in mance in front of Pottle fol- New Orleans on weekends. lows. Thirty minutes before The band spends up to every game starts, they line eight hours a week rehears- up outside the War Memorial ing. They practice three days Student Union near Fayard The Lion’s Roar / Nicole Koster a week, and no matter the and march to the stands while Sharie Mahler (left) and Jonathan Lyons (right) clead the Marching Sensation in a pep rally in front of Pottle Hall before a football game. The band puts on a weather, unless it is pour- playing. The day goes by very pep rally during tailgating as well as a pre-game and halftime show in Strawberry Stadium for each home football game. ing rain, the band plays, says quickly for the band, and then Lyons. A typical practice in- reality sets in. School is still volves going over field for- there; classwork still has to be or two in the morning.” you get to cheer. The other en- putting on a uniform and feel- and directing students and mations, down songs, the done. Jones and Lyons both sembles don’t have the same ing taller,” Mahler said. “It putting out a product on the alma mater and the fight song “It’s just a lot of rehearsal credit a good balance to their setting.” really heightens your confi- field that people enjoy watch- until it’s right. and putting in the time during schedules, and Mahler finds Mahler, a senior music ed- dence level, and you feel a ing and listening to,” Lyons “This year we had a really the week to get the product her balance in the comfort of ucation major, has spent two part of the team.” said. good group. Everybody had a everyone sees in the field,” the band. years as drum major. Leading For Lyons, being in a lead- Next football season fans really good attitude,” Lyons said Lyons, a senior music “I think marching band is the band has been a rewarding ership position has set him up can expect the same fun and said. education major. “It is hard one of the more stress reliev- experience for her. for his future. high energy from the band, Raymond Jones plays the juggling school and every- ing things that instrumen- “There’s the camaraderie, “I can start what I want to and you can see the pep band mellophone for marching thing else. I play music on the tal leaders have to do,” said there’s the music, but I think do for the rest of my life here now at every basketball home band and for the pep band. weekends so I’m up late, one Mahler. “At football games one of my favorite parts is in college by teaching music game. Trumpeter to play in rst guest artist recital of series BY SARA STANLEY Staff Reporter dents with distinctive knowl- “Our obligation to a well- for a solo performance with only is he an internationally newly founded ensemble, will edge. rounded and comprehensive piano accompaniment. known trumpet performer and perform at 2 p.m., and Richard The Department of Fine With financial support creative educational experi- Logan Place, instructor of teacher, but also because it Rulli, trumpet player, will per- and Performing Arts will be from Southeastern’s Arts and ence is highlighted by an ac- trumpet, knew Rulli through gives our trumpet students a form later that evening at 7:30 hosting a guest artist recital Lectures Committee, the de- tive series of nationally and working together at Blue chance to work with someone p.m. On Wednesday, Feb. 5 a series to include a variety of partment organized the series internationally renowned mu- Lakes Fine Arts Camp. from a major university out- Yarn/Wire Ensemble will be performers representing their starting Thursday, Jan. 30 and sicians who engage in recitals, “We were both trumpet in- side of the state,” said Place. performing at 7 p.m. The fol- program and to provide stu- ending on Thursday, Feb. 13. lectures and master classes structors, and we would teach “Plus it gives the students lowing Wednesday, Feb. 12, during their visits,” said Dr. technique classes and lessons more possibilities for gradu- Paul Christopher will give a might need more of your atten- Kenneth Boulton, interim de- and trumpet sectionals,” said ate schools and gives them cello performance at 7:30 p.m. tion than you are able to provide. partment head. “Collectively, Place. “We also got to play in varying opinions on trumpet in Pottle Annex Recital Hall. 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BY NICOLE KOSTER they did. Playing Lamar Univer- Staff Reporter sity showed the team’s offensive and defensive balance out on the The Lady Lions are off to court. Jones felt her players re- a rough start for the 2013-14 deemed themselves from the loss season with a 5-14 record, and two days earlier. spending the majority of their “I felt like we handled things time on the road has not been in better today,” said Jones. “We the team’s favor. bounced a lot quicker. We pushed Southland Conference play harder and pushed ahead. We’ve opened for the Lady Lions with a learned more quickly out on the game at McNeese State resulting court.” in a 82-65 win for Southeastern. The Lady Lions versus Lamar Currently 4-3 in the SLC, Head proved to be another close match Coach Lori Davis Jones and her with a 67-62 win in Southeast- team have pushed through the ern’s favor. Gibson led the team season with true grit to get to in scoring with 16 points, while The Lion’s Roar/ Nicole Koster where they are now. Miller and sophomore guard Er- Symone Miller (above) drives to the Lady Lions had victories in ica Hernandez brought 14 points basket during the home contest their matches against the Univer- a piece to the final score. Defen- against the Lamar Cardinals. Miller sity of Incarnate Word (Jan. 9) sively, sophomore Nanna Pool scored 14 points in the 67-62 win. and Lamar University (Jan. 18). caught 11 rebounds for the Lady Nanna Pool (right) goes to work in the Incarnate Word lost to the Lions. Jones says of her team af- post, with Aja Gibson (2) waiting for Lady Lions by a final score of ter that game their knowledge of potential o ensive rebound. 67-55. Senior forward and recent team roles was more clear. Southeastern graduate, Aja Gib- “It was about understanding Southland Conference Standings son finished the game with 19 who we were going to get into 1. Central Arkansas (12-6, 6-1) points and nine rebounds. Junior foul trouble, and going right at 2. Lamar (11-8, 6-2) guard Symone Miller recorded them, but being composed about 3. Abilene Christian (12-8, 3-2) 17 points and five rebounds. it,” Jones said. “I felt like we 4. McNeese St. (11-7, 4-3) These two wins bracket an did a better job of understanding 5. Stephen F. Austin (10-9, 4-3) overtime loss to the Sam Hous- what needed to happen while we ton State Bearkats, 85-86. Even were out there.” 6. Nicholls (9-9, 4-3) though Southeastern held the The Lady Lions then traveled 7. Oral Roberts (5-12, 4-3) lead the entire game, the Bearkats to SLC opponents Texas A&M- 8. Southeastern (5-14, 4-3) came back strong in the final mo- CC and Houston Baptist, losing 9. Sam Houston St. (9-10, 4-3) ments to tie and force overtime. 54-83 to the former and winning 10. Northwestern St. (10-9, 3-4) According to Jones, the close, 85-84 to the latter. 11. Texas A&M-CC (10-9, 3-5) emotional game was handed Southeastern returns home to 12. Houston Baptist (7-12, 3-5) away to the Bearkats. However, the University Center to face the 13. Incarnate Word (8-10, 2-4) they came back looking for a University of New Orleans on 14. New Orleans (0-19, 0-8) win, and that is exactly what Thursday at 5 p.m. Matt Riser named head baseball coach BY CLAIRE SALINAS with a lot of experience and the Academic All-American, as done, which is pay attention to Staff Reporter new kids we brought in to re- well as seven Major League detail, hold the kids accountable, place the old people, position- draftees. hold yourself accountable and After a semester of serving wise, are a little bit more physi- As a junior in college, Riser responsible, and you’re going to as interim head coach to Lion cal so we’ll probably play a little played a vital role in helping do that part of it. He said, ‘con- baseball, Matt Riser has been more run/hit as opposed to hit/ Tulane reach the 2005 College tinue to do what’s made us suc- selected by Athletic Director Jay run and sack bunts, but for the World Series. During his senior cessful, don’t change anything, Artigues to serve as head coach. most part it’ll be the same ship.” season he produced three home keep running the same stuff Riser is the university’s 16th Riser joined the staff in 2008 runs, 37 RBIs and 16 doubles, we’ve been doing and hopefully head baseball coach and, at age as a volunteer assistant coach helping Tulane to an NCAA Re- we’ll get the lucky bounce to get 30, is one of the youngest coach- under Artigues. gional Final Appearance. the championship’.” es at the NCAA Division I level. The next season, Riser was Before his time at Tulane, The recent sanctions that promoted to a full-time assis- Riser played for Artigues at have been put on Lion athlet- tant’s position and worked ex- Pearl River Community Col- ics have had a slight impact on tensively with the university’s lege, where he earned All-Re- baseball team. The number of outfielders and served as the gion XXII and Region XXII scholarship offered went down Lion’s primary hitting coach. Defensive Player of the Year from 11.7 to 10.7 for the 2014- Under Riser, Brock Hebert honors as a sophomore and .347 2015 season. The team has was named the 2012 Southland as a freshman, while compiling been preparing for the changes Conference Player, and Hitter 30 doubles, 110 hits and 109 though. of the Year (.374, 58 runs, 21 runs scored in his two-year ju- “We lost a full scholarship doubles, 36 stolen bases). nior college career. and that will be for this season Also under Riser, Senior Riser admits that he goes to and the next season. We already Jonathan Pace hit .350, bringing Artigues for advice, but that knew the sanctions were going Riser had served under Ar- the Lions two of the top six hit- their relationship goes past the to be upon us so we went ahead tigues as assistant coach for ters in the conference. The pair, professional arena and is actu- and set up fort as if we had the several years, but when Artigues along with National Stopper ally a friendship. sanction put on us,” said Riser. was promoted to Director of of the Year, Stefan Lopez gave “Coach Artigues is one of my “When we go out to sign a kid Athletics in 2013, Riser filled Southeastern three first-team, mentors. I played for him in ju- we just go out with the mindset The Lion’s Roar/ File Photo the position. All-Conference players. nior college. He’s a big, big part of 10.7 instead of 11.7. There’s The Lions baseball team was lead by Coach Jay Artigues. For the 2013 season According to Riser, Ar- During the 2010 season, and a big reason why I’m where no post-season ban or anything the Lions scored 16-11 in the SLC and went 36-24 in their overall season record. tigues left the baseball team in many records were broken, I’m at today,” said Riser. “I’ve like that.” good shape, therefore a slew of producing five All-Conference learned a lot of the baseball side Riser remains thankful and changes are unnecessary. players and Riser guiding the of it from him, but also the men- optimistic about his newly ac- “No it’s the same ship for the Lions to the top of five offen- tal side of it as well, so yes he’s quired position. most part. Our identity as a team sive categories in the Southland a big mentor to me, and I con- “Finalizing this process with and a staff has always been hard Conference. stantly go into his office more that press conference, it was nose, blue collar, work hard, Cass Hargis and previous re- [on the level] of a friend than as nice to have the final pieces of play hard type of deal and not cord holder, Ty Summerlin, who a boss.” the puzzle. And with the process a whole lot of deviance from was drafted in the 30th round by Artigues did not leave his po- being done now we can move that,” said Riser. “You know the Pittsburgh Pirates following sition without giving some ad- forward, its going to help us, it’ll be a little bit different. I’ll his senior campaign, were also vice to the new head coach. obviously, recruiting wise,” said put my twist on it. There’ll be a coached by Riser. “He told me, ‘you know I’m Riser. “I think everybody knew different offense we’ll play out During his career thus far, not giving you the job I’m giv- or had an idea it was coming there, but for the most part we Riser has mentored eight All- ing you the opportunity’,” said down the shoot eventually, but pitch and play deep.” Americans, including five Riser. “You’re going to earn the to have it finalized and official “It’s a veteran staff were Freshmen All-Americans and job. You guys are going to win now is obviously a blessing for bringing back and a lot of kids the program’s first Capital One by doing what we’ve always us and our family.”

INJURIES to exercise. The Recreational continued from pg. 1 Sports and Wellness Center at Southeastern allows students the opportunity to meet with a a pound of cure,” said Erwin. personal trainer to create a fit- “Any sort of extra stretching, ness plan that is healthy and extra mobility or foam rolling safe. Students can view single is going to be massively help- session and monthly package ful. A lot of the time, people fees for personal trainers on the say ‘I want to work out,’ espe- Rec Sports and Wellness Cen- cially this time of year. People ter’s webpage. are going through New Year’s Whether you are a profes- resolutions, and they’re trying sional athlete or simply trying to possibly lose weight or get to get in shape, sports injuries back in shape. They may prog- can be harmful and disheart- ress themselves too fast.” ening. When working out or According to Erwin, people playing sports, remember to do should consult their doctors be- your research, practice preven- fore beginning a work out plan tion methods and stay safe. to see if it is healthy for them T HE L ION ’ S R OAR S PORTS J ANUARY 28, 2014 P AGE 7 Yarbrough uses bench roster bene cially on court

BY NICOLE KOSTER Hawkins scored 25 points Staff Reporter against the Cardinals, 18 of which were three pointers. The The Lions basketball team, guard from Jackson, Miss., is currently 9-10 overall, is mak- in his fi rst season with the Li- ing their way through the ons. Southland Conference at 4-4. As far as changing the start- Head Coach Jim Yarbrough ing line-up, Yarbrough says says his team is thriving on they are in a “good place right their home court, and now now” with Antonnio Benton, since their two formerly in- Dre Evans, Joshua Filmore, jured players are back in shape, Devonte Upson and Jeffery Ri- he hopes everyone can mesh card. back to normality and bring A close game at home their confi dence and progress against Southeast Missouri on the road. State on Dec. 7 brought a 74-73 A contest against the Lamar loss, and then, the Lions opened University Cardinals (2-18, 1-7 up SLC play on the road and SLC) two weeks ago, Satur- came home with a double loss. day, Jan. 18, gave the Lions a However, Yarbrough says those 91-65 victory, redemption from two games were played with the previous Thursday when injured starters on the bench. the Lions lost to Sam Houston He is hopeful the team will State Bearkats 85-78. return from the setback against Newcomer to the Lions the Bearkats and take their con- basketball program, guard fi dence from the match against JaMichael Hawkins, is doing the Cardinals on the road to his part as one of the team’s play Texas A&M, Corpus- The Lion’s Roar/ Nicole Koster leading scorers. He scored Christi and Houston Baptist. Junior guard JaMichael Hawkins (5) swiftly moves past a Bearkat defender during the match against Sam Houston State. Hawkins has been the leader on 26 points against the Bearkats “The thing I like the most o ense, averaging 14.2 PPG this season, including a 26-point explosion versus the Bearkats. and 29 points in the win over from Thursday to Saturday Spring Hill on Dec. 30. is that we had a setback, but The Lions took their talent strong to walk away with a 74- its with 14 points. Yarbrough one-eighty and they came to- “He’s accepted his role as we came out focused well on the road last week and fi n- 71 win over the Lions. Antonio said post game the match was gether on the court for a 60-52 the sixth man off the bench and and didn’t let that set us back ished 1-1. Playing the Texas Benton lead the Lions with 19 in their control until is slipped victory. The Lions come back he’s thriving in it right now,” again,” Yarbrough said. “I A&M- Corpus Christi Island- points and Jeffery Ricard and away in the end. to the University Center to play Yarbrough said. “He gives us think winning mindsets are all ers gave the Lions a run for Dre Evans both scoring 11 for When the Lions headed to the University of New Orleans some tremendous fi re power about that, and our guys did a their money as the Islanders the team. JaMichael Hawkins play the Houston Baptist Hus- Privateers Thursday, Jan. 30 at off the bench.” pretty good job.” came back in the second half also scored in the double dig- kies, their mentality took a 7:30 p.m. Cordaro named head coach for LSU-Alexandria start-up

BY JASMINE TATE lowship of Christian Athletes, Lion’s roar to provide insight those guys and my roots to many more. and a student assistant for one, Assistant Editor Kids Hope and Sunday school on his experiences with the Li- Louisiana from working at LSU TLR: Was it a hard decision and before that I was a walk-on instruction. He also hosts his ons and his plans as a new head for three years that gave me the for you to move on after eight athlete slash student manager After eight seasons with the own basketball camp annually coach. opportunity to come back to seasons with the Lions? at Xavier. I’ve worked my way Lions, Larry Cordaro was re- in his hometown of Ruston, La. The Lion’s Roar: Starting South Louisiana. It didn’t hurt LC: Yes it was a very hard up from walk-on student athlete cently named head coach of the He has served as a mentor to stu- your career as one of the young- that destiny stepped in at the decision. It took weeks and to student manager to student basketball program at Louisiana dents of all ages. est coaches in the Division, fi nal four. In Indianapolis before months in order for me to de- assistant to graduate assistant to State University of Alexandria. “Since my career here at what contributed most to your Coach Yarbrough hired me I cide what was best. I realized I part time assistant to full time LSUA Basketball will make its Southeastern Cordaro has been success? bumped into him on the side- couldn’t pass up a head college assistant to associate head coach debut next season. a great coach,” said Antonnio Larry Cordaro: Three things walk at the coaches’ convention, coaching opportunity in my to now head coach. Every step Cordaro entered the South- Benton, senior forward. “He’s a come to mind: family, education and my words to him were ‘I home state. In order for me to along the way, every position, land Conference in 2004 and really good personal coach. He and opportunity. Growing up I will never rest so you can.’” He further my career I had to even- I’ve held, which is pretty cool came to the Lions bringing much goes beyond what other coaches was a three man on a basketball always says that stood out in his tually leave student athletes on to work from the bottom all the knowledge of basketball opera- would not only on the court but team, meaning I was the third mind. Hopefully I have done a a team that I’ve loved to recruit way to the top. tions and prior experience with also in the academic classroom. child of a family of fi ve. That good job of working hard for and coach for. TLR: What are reasons for notable camps and programs Everybody who knows him taught me the importance of him for the past eight years and TLR: What are the biggest the longevity of your dedication including Louisiana State Uni- knows that. That’s one of his teamwork, sharing, communi- those words ring true. challenges you foresee going to the program? versity, the University of Texas greatest strengths. He can re- cation and getting along with TLR: After coming to South- into a brand new program, and LC: The people at Southeast- at Arlington and the University late to players really easily. One others. At a young age I was on eastern with much experience how will you plan to overcome ern Lousiana have all been a joy of Miami. thing about basketball is it’s all a basketball team, and little did from coaches at numerous other them? to work with. The players are Growing up with four sib- about our team growth, but also I know that I would grow up to universities and being a former LC: Current up and running respectful and coachable and the lings, Cordaro experienced a individual growth and devel- be a basketball coach. Second, athlete at Xavier, what have you programs have the luxury to potential is defi nitely here with basketball atmosphere at an oping all of the players. I think education brought me back to learned from Coach Yarborough keep the main thing the main a championship atmosphere. early age and went on to play at that’s a big bonus for him. He is basketball. If it wasn’t for my and your career with the Lions? thing. I totally understand that TLR: Of all the players Ruston High School. Following very well known by many peo- education I wouldn’t be able to LC: Coach Yarbrough has this job is bigger than just bas- you’ve worked with during your his high school career he joined ple, and I expect him to bring in go on to college to pursue an ed- taught me how to maximize ketball. It will take community career at Southeastern, what the basketball team at Xavier talented players who are willing ucation and receive my master’s in many situations meaning support, campus involvement do you hope each learned from University of New Orleans as a to play for him and help build degree at LSU where I received making the most out of not a lot and fi nancial assistance that will you? walk on. the program. That’s one thing I an opportunity, which is the through coaching, recruiting and need to be raised through ideas LC: The one thing I hope to Playing an important role in think he would defi nitely bring is last thing on my list. I made the communicating. His knowledge and our energy from our com- leave behind is a commitment the recruitment of key players in players experience with different most of my opportunity thanks of basketball runs very deep. munity that we serve. to working hard. Talent alone is Southeastern history, he has es- programs and different schools to the work ethic that my par- He’s taught me the intricacies TLR: What are your big- never enough, but that workers tablished valuable relationships throughout his career.” ents instilled in me. of the game and the value of a gest goals for the team as head are winners and winners are and a positive reputation in the He has infl uenced the lives TLR: How did you discover basketball education. When it coach? workers. In order to succeed in basketball world. of many student athletes and the opening? comes to recruiting he works LC: It begins in recruiting any area, you must put in the “He’s a hardworker,” said contributed to their professional LC: My fi rst two years tirelessly on getting the best student athletes who are eager time. Branden Fortenberry, former pursuits. coaching in the Southland Con- players in our program that are to earn an education and pos- TLR: What elements of the Lion. “He deserved to get that “He’s taught me a lot of what ference were at the University possible. Last but not least, his sess the work ethic and attitude program at Southeastern will job; it was bound to happen; he I know about the college basket- of Texas at Arlington and we communication skills are sec- required to improve as a bas- you implement at LSU Alexan- always wants to get better he’s ball world,” said Brian Terwil- competed against Southeastern ond to none. He can effectively ketball teammate and also one dria? never satisfi ed with anything he liges, former student assistant. “I Lousiana. There I got to know communicate with boosters, that will serve the community LC: To someone on the does. I feel he’ll do a great job think a lot of what he taught me Coach Roman Banks and Nick ball boys and everyone else in in Alexandria and on campus at outside looking in, one may over there.” and the reason why I’m applying Gast, two of Jim Yarbrough’s between. LSUA. not have an idea as to what a In addition to coaching, Cor- for the job I am today is because assistants who went to bat for TLR: What are you looking TLR: Has your time with the college basketball program daro is also involved with youth of him. I‘d love to coach just me whenever there was an forward to most with the move? Lions been the longest program entails. There are so many through affi liations with the like him one day.” opening. It was basically the LC: The people, the chal- you’ve served on during your different components that a Southeastern Chapter of the Fel- Cordaro sat down with The relationships that I built with lenge and the platform. The career? coach has to do develop and people of LSUA and the area LC: Yes, it has been. I’ve manage in order for his student of Alexandria are genuine coached at Southeastern Louisi- athletes to be successful. And and open-minded. The chal- ana longer than all other teams saying that, I have kept numer- You’ll Love Our FREE Checking lenge will be bigger than huge. combined. This is currently my ous notes on various areas in Save money with no monthly service charge Not only will it be a fi rst time second term that I’m fi nish- regarding to building a winning head coaching opportunity for ing. I coached two years at the program. I will carry over a lot myself, but it will also be the University of Texas Arlington of basketball ideas over to LSU fi rst time that the school has therefore giving me 10 seasons Alexandria thanks to me being had a four year college basket- total in the Southland Confer- on a staff that possesses a lot of ball program on its campus. ence. 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P AGE 8 J ANUARY 28, 2014 S PORTS T HE L ION ’ S R OAR NCAA penalizes Lion Athletics for past ineligible players control, the NCAA penalized the infractions publicly in spring The news of the penalties and 12 for 2014-16, women’s into place to ensure that records university after the university 2013, after reporting them to comes on the heels of the foot- basketball: 15 to 14 for 2013-15, and NCAA rules education are self-reported infractions stem- the NCAA in summer 2012. ball team’s run to the quarter- men’s cross country/track and up to standard, as well as a new ming from athletes being allowed The university has already been finals of the FCS playoffs. The field: 12.6 to 10.6 for 2013-15 compliance officer and better to play despite being ineligible. serving their self-imposed sanc- affects are retroactive as of July and 11.6 for 2015-16, women’s academic advising of student- The question of eligibility tions during the academic year. 12, 2012, but there will be no ef- cross country/track and field: 18 athletes. arose after Southeastern revis- The investigation revealed fect to the 2013 season. to 17 for 2013-16, men’s golf: “The Athletic Department ited old records in an investiga- that in 90 percent of the cases, “The scholarship reduction 4.5 to 4 for 2013-15, softball: has addressed the situation and tion after a data review request ineligibility resulted from the has been in effect for the past 12 to 10 for 2013-14 and 11 for taken steps to ensure it doesn’t made by the NCAA that began timing of degree changes. How- year or so,” said Artigues. “Al- 2014-16, soccer: 14 to 13.25 for happen again,” states Artigues. in July 2008. Even though the ever, 86 percent of those ineli- though you never want to lose 2013-15 and volleyball: 12 to 11 “It’s an unfortunate situation. BY TAMARA ALEXANDER penalties are for errors made gible did eventually graduate. scholarships, fee reductions are for 2013-15. Obviously it’s unfortunate that STAFF REPORTER from the 2005-06 to the 2009-10 The NCAA did have some not enough to keep us from win- “I feel it’s [scholarship re- it occurred but we have taken academic years, the affects are additions to the self-imposed ning. This past football season is ductions] something we can steps to ensure that history does The NCAA announced that still felt by today’s programs. sanctions made by the univer- a great example.” overcome,” says Artigues. not repeat itself.” Southeastern will be penalized “That is just the way the sity. A fine of $25,000 will be According to the report, the According to the university’s The Athletic Department for playing ineligible play- NCAA works. It’s unfortunate, placed upon the Athletic Depart- scholarship reductions include: report to the NCAA, most of will continue to work with the ers during the seasons of 2005 but it is just the way it is,” said ment as well as an extension of Football: 63 to 60 for 2013-15 the violations occurred in foot- NCAA as they submit to an through 2010. Athletic Director Jay Artigues. the two-year probationary pe- and 62 for 2015-16, men’s bas- ball and men’s basketball teams. external audit of its compli- Finding a lack of institutional Southeastern released the riod to four years. ketball: 13 to 11 for 2013-14 Systems have since been put ance system. Lions track and eld comes up big in Arkansas

COURTESY OF SPORTS while Emanuel Kennedy (22- said Brady. “That’s a first for ius Williams placed third and INFORMATION 10.50) also placed first in the us.” fourth, respectively, in the men’s event. Stewart jumped Jeff Milliron (57-04.25) set men’s high jump. Julian Maze JONESBORO, Ark. – Five for 18 feet, five inches and also a lifetime best, finishing sec- came up big for the Lions (45- first-place finishes and mul- placed 10th in the women’s ond. Jonathan Kinchen (51- 09.25), placing second in the tiple personal bests paced the 200-meter dash (26.01). Ken- 10.00), Brett Olsen (51-06.25), men’s triple jump; and Brandon Southeastern men’s and wom- nedy placed third in the men’s and Jimmy Leblanc (50-06.00), Daniels (22-06.25) placed third en’s track and field teams at the 200-meter dash with a time of placed fifth, 7, and 8, respec- in the men’s long jump. A-State Invitational, hosted by 22.20 seconds. tively. Rounding out the women’s Arkansas State. Another first-place finish The weight throw also performances, five fourth- “It was another good show- came from Misha Frazier in the proved to be a successful event place finishes were recorded: ing for the Lions, against sold women’s shot put. The reigning for the men’s group of throwers, Darichelle Sampson (55-meter teams from different confer- 2013 Louisiana Female Fresh- with all four members finishing dash & 4x400 meter relay), ences,” said head coach Sean man of the Year set a lifetime in the top 10. Brett Olsen came Charlynn Miller (55-meter Brady. best (46-02.00) and was just in second place (65-04.25) and hurdles), Domonique White Both the men’s and wom- inches shy of the school record also set a lifetime best. Jeff (200-meter dash), Cydney en’s 4x400-meter relay teams (46-06.66). Milliron finished third and set Moreau, Teirral Thompson and placed first in their respective Brianna Golden set a per- yet another lifetime best in the Heather Fitzhenry (4x400-me- events. Alicia Noel, Bayleigh sonal best in the women’s weight throw (64-00.50). ter relay). Butler, Domonique White and weight throw (second place, “Many personal bests were “The bad weather and the Vanessa Williams posted a time 39-03.25); finishing just ahead set today,” Brady said. “It’s short week ahead of us may be of 4:02.25; while the men’s of Frazier, who placed third seems an unusual amount for challenging,” said Brady. “But team, made up of T.J. Herbert, (56-08.50). the first two weeks, but it’s giv- I think we will have another Brandon Daniels, Abram Tay- The men’s group of throw- ing us great momentum going strong finish against even bet- lor and Brian Verdin, recorded ers recorded one of the best co- into Thursday.” ter competition.” a time of 3:23.18. hesive performances in school Bernadette Derosier (37- The Lions will travel next The Lion’s Roar/Chris Martin Nia Stewart claimed the top history. 00.50) came in third in the week to Birmingham, Alabama Last year Nia Stewart nished seventh in the long jump nals at the LSU Twilight spot in the women’s long jump “We had four guys throw women’s long jump, while to compete in the KMS Invita- indoor meet. This year she took rst in women’s long jump twice in a row. for the second week in a row, over 50 feet in the shot put,” Clarence Robinson and Kadar- tional. Rugby Club currently recruiting new members

BY ALLISON CRADY Requirements for men who ally the fact that the rest of STAFF REPORTER wish to join are cleats and the world plays this sport, and comfy clothes. Jeff Gindro, we’re kind of trying to bring The rugby players are re- club scheduler, emphasized it to America,” said Gindro. vamping and regrouping the that prospective players are “There are obviously other Rugby Club and currently re- not expected to have prior ex- teams all over the country, but cruiting male students who perience, only a willingness to no professional teams. We’re can run for the spring season. learn and try. helping promote the sport, and Practices are held ev- “We’re just looking for maybe one day make rugby a ery Tuesday and Thursday guys who can run. Honestly I professional sport played here in North Oaks Park at 3:30 just came out and started play- in America.” p.m. with the first away game ing,” said Gindro. “I don’t Unlike other prominent scheduled for Feb. 8 against know everything yet, but it’s sports, rugby promotes a strong Tulane University. Players are a very fun sport. I’ve stuck it spirit of companionship and welcome to join at any time through, and I’ve enjoyed it.” goodwill amid opposing teams. free of registration fees. In describing the sport, sev- “The home team will actu- While the rugby club is not eral of the members compared ally host the visiting team after currently a recognized student rugby to both soccer and football. each game. They’ll have a little organization, they are work- “Rugby has the constant food and drink either at some- ing to spread the word about movement of soccer, but the one’s house or some other ven- the sport and gain Southeast- contact of football,” said Zack ue,” said Mapp. “They social- ern’s support. Gerard, Rugby Club mem- ize, tell stories and may even “Southeastern’s rugby has ber. “You need the endurance sing songs which have been been a really good team over needed to run a full game of passed down since the begin- the years. We’ve actually been soccer, but have the physical- ning of time. It’s like making conference champions and won ity of football.” friends for life at this game.” tournaments and everything In addition to establishing For more information on else,” said Jason Mapp, Rugby rugby at Southeastern, Gindro the Rugby Club call Gindro Club coach and Southeastern hopes the efforts of the club at 985-788-3128 or Mapp alumnus. “It’s just never been will help to more firmly estab- at 985-687-3575 or visit the supported by the school. I like lish the sport professionally Facebook page by searching seeing rugby grow, and I want nationwide. “Southeastern Louisiana Uni- to try to help them pick rugby “The reason we’re put- versity Rugby Club.” back up at Southeastern.” ting the thing together is re-

WEATHER car most likely hydroplaned pital transported the students, continued from pg. 1 because of the wet roads, ac- however, no further information cording to senior biology major was provided. Senior psychology major Richard Buckland. The accident comes af- Kristin Ruffino said she called “I’m sure they hydroplaned,” ter a week of traffic accidents police after she heard a loud said Buckland. “I mean it’s throughout the state due to the crash. pretty slick right there and it freezing weather conditions. “I was sitting in my car, and has a sharp curve. I didn’t see As state police reported, all of the sudden I just heard a if they were speeding. It looked at least two people have been big loud crash noise and then like they hit pretty hard regard- killed in traffic accidents and I looked over and then the car less.” one person critically injured started smoking so I got on the Buckling also said that the along Interstate 10 in south- phone with 911 and I told them students appeared to be injured, ern Louisiana. Police said they and they came really fast and but not in critical condition. have worked over 200 accidents ran over here,” said Ruffino. “I just saw them hit the sign since the cold weather began. “[The two girls] were already and then I saw the two girls Also, the university closed on the ground.” get out and they looked like all classes and activities on Jan. Ruffino said a resident of they were hurt pretty bad,” said 28 and 29 because of the pro- nearby apartments helped the Buckling. “But [police] were jected winter storm reports. two students out of the car. there so they should be fine.” Jasmine Tate contributed to The two female students’ Ambulances to a local hos- this report. T HE L ION ’ S R OAR N EWS J ANUARY 28, 2014 P AGE 9 Writing center accommodates more students Campus to

BY CLAIRE SALINAS celebrate Staff Reporter Black The Writing Center services an average of 13,000 students per year at Southeastern. Stu- History Month dents have access to consulta- tions, free coffee and laptops they can use for writing pur- poses. In Fall 2013, the cen- Kick o event ter moved from the third to the second floor of D Vickers Hall into room 210. The deci- Feb. 4 sion to move was spurred on by the idea that a bigger space could accommodate more COURTESYOF students and bigger events. Public Information According to the director of The Writing Center, Dr. Jason February is Black His- Landrum, the decision to move tory Month and Southeastern The Writing Center had been Louisiana University’s student in the works for nearly five chapter of the NAACP, along to six years before it reached with the Office of Multicultural fruition last fall. The previ- and International Student Af- ous director, Jayetta Slawson, fairs, is set to open the month collected data and research with a forum entitled “Did the to determine the benefits of Dream Die with Them?” moving to a bigger space The event is scheduled during her time as director. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Student When Landrum succeeded Union Theatre at 7 p.m. Slawson as director he was “The forum will encourage able to move forward with the debate related to whether or plan by partnering with Eng- The Lion’s Roar/ Melanie Mann not African Americans take for lish department head Dr. David Jessica Mina, right, is a graduate assistant worker for the Writing Center and editor for the Manchac Review. She is assisting Jonathan Moran, sophomore computer science major, with a writing project. granted those things their fore- Hanson, to write the grant that fathers fought so hard to set in would fund the move. Since to take place at the same time. on their writing projects. The at Southeastern, especially if for at least 75 people to attend place,” said campus NAACP the move, traffic to the center “One of the nice things is that portability of the laptops al- they have jobs or live in other events, and even up to 100 if President Ashton Toefield. has remained about the same, while an orientation is going on lows the students to use them towns,” said Landrum. “Being people are willing sit on the “The forum will also generate but more people are able to all the way on the other side of anywhere in The Writing Cen- able to have as much availabil- floor, as compared to the 30 discussion surrounding other attend events hosted there. the room we can do one or two ter and allows Writing Cen- ity for them while they’re here people that would have fit in the issues impacting the African “Since the center is big- consultations while that orien- ter consultants to use them to on campus is something I think previous Writing Center. The American community.” ger, we can accommodate tation is going on. Now [with assist in their consultations. is really important. We used to next event at The Writing Cen- Additionally, the kickoff larger crowds, more consul- a bigger space] we are able to The Writing Center has just be open until 5 p.m. when ter will be a series of lectures will feature performances and tations, bigger events and al- do these things simultaneously. made some adjustments to we were a Monday-Friday cam- centered around this semester’s presentations by several student low for upgraded technology,” That way we don’t have to turn make sure they are meet- pus. Now that we’re a Monday- common read book, “The Fish groups, including a liturgical said assistant manager of The anyone away,” said Landrum. ing the needs of the general Thursday campus we’re open That Ate the Whale: The Life dance by Praise-N-Motion. Writing Center and English The Writing Center has population at Southeastern. until 7 p.m., to try to accom- and Times of America’s Ba- For more information about graduate student Ashley Reed. upgraded from desktops to “Having a big chunk of modate the fact that people’s nana King,” which will lead up the Black History Month Kick- Not only does the extra space laptops which are available the school commute back and time is more compressed.” to the visit of this semester’s off, contact the Office of Mul- allow for bigger events, but it to students for printing up to forth, you have to be really The extra space in The Writ- common read author, Rich ticultural and International Stu- also allows for multiple events 15 pages, as well as for work mindful of the students’ time ing Center will allow room Cohen, on Mon., March 24. dent Affairs at (985) 549-3850. Campus walking route to HRAC features regional photographer BY MEGAN FERRANDO just trying to promote Louisi- to other art exhibits down- Staff Reporter ana scenic.” town, live music, dining and change in two weeks The exhibition will include entertainment. HRAC’s Gal- Hammond Regional Arts 40 black and white images lery Gifts shop will include the Bookstore, but access to the bookstore will still BY NICOLE KOSTER Center will feature photogra- and an exhibition catalog for handmade leather masks by Staff Reporter be available. pher Charles Martin’s work $25 which includes Martin’s Daphne Hebert and specially Pedestrians will have three new options to get for their February Exhibit and photos and essays by Mary priced jewelry. There will Starting Feb. 14, students and other pedestrians around: walking around the West side of the Union Lunch Lecture entitled “Pe- Ann Sternberg and John H. also be a fashion show for the on campus will have to adapt to the War Memorial near the back of Pottle and Twelve Oaks; past Fa- rique: Photographs by Charles Lawrence. handmade leather masks. Student Union Construction once again and use yard Hall on North Oak Street; or access into the Martin,” which will be on dis- “He’s a well-respected, lo- “Our Downtown Hammond the alternate routes offered. Bookstore, Popeye’s and Subway between Camp- play from Feb. 7 through Feb. cal landscape photographer. Art Walk is a joint effort of These new detours come due to the opening of bell Hall and McClimans Hall. 28. Part of the arts center’s mis- HRAC and DDD Hammond,” the new expansion project, containing The Mane For more information on the progress of the new Martin has documented sion is introducing regionally said Mike Kilgore, executive Dish and the new cafeteria, on Feb. 17. Once Phase War Memorial Student Union, stay tuned to our centuries-old tobacco-grow- and nationally significant art- director of HRAC. “Its pur- 2 of the renovation begins, pedestrians will not be Facebook and Twitter feeds, as well as ing traditions of St. James Par- ists,” said Joe Brown, mem- pose is to create public art able to pass through the Student Union Mall near Southeastern.edu. ish in southeast Louisiana for ber of the gallery committee. installations and exhibits as eight years now. Martin’s fa- “This particular collection of part of a night of art, culture, ther was a farmer, so he grew photographs seems to be a bit dining and entertainment all up around tobacco growing of a departure in that it’s more within walking distance in and discovered photography documentary in nature, and Downtown Hammond.” as a good way to preserve the documentary photography Martin will discuss his traditions and trade. isn’t something that we’ve work during the Lunch Lec- “I’m just trying to make shown a lot of in the past.” ture on Thursday, Feb. 13 them aware of another unique The new exhibit will open from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and culture of southeast Louisi- as part of the Downtown will be available to sign his ana. It’s just one more piece Hammond Art Walk on Fri- catalogs. of the puzzle that I think day, Feb. 7, with Martin pres- “I will talk about the grow- needs some awareness,” said ent to meet the public from 5 ing process of tobacco from Martin. “On that project I p.m. to 8 p.m. The opening beginning to end,” said Mar- was just trying to portray reception will have wine and tin. the message of quality work refreshments. For more information through generations and on As part of the Downtown about HRAC and the exhibit standard photography I just Hammond Art Walk, the open- email [email protected] do it because I love it and I’m ing will be one of many stops or visit hammondarts.org. Freezing weather hits Louisiana HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University do so are being encouraged to return home before will close Tuesday and Wednesday in anticipation travel becomes difficult. Faculty are asked to im- of issues related to the winter storm. This includes plement their disaster/recovery operational plans all classes and activities at the university’s satellite in order to provide coursework and instruction locations in St. Tammany Parish, the Baton Rouge during the closures. Nursing Center, and the Livingston Parish Litera- Updates, including any decisions regarding can- cy and Technology Center in Walker. cellations on Thursday, will be announced on the Students who reside on campus and are able to university’s web site, southeastern.edu.

think Science on Tap is a fantastic way for public SCIENCE outreach and I hope community members take ad- continued from pg. 1 vantage of this unique opportunity to hear about science from practicing scientists.” -ence. Listening to the seminars is free of charge In March there will be no seminar because of and open for all. the Mardi Gras break, but the series will continue Janice Bossart will jump start the spring series on April 1 with Dr. Erin Watson-Horzelski talk- on Feb. 4 speaking on a seminar entitled “Insects: ing about “Forensic Entomology: Bugs, Cadavers, Unloved, Understudied, but Ecologically Invalu- and Crimes in Louisiana.” able.” Dr. Gary Shaffer will speak on May 6 about “A main objective of this seminar series is com- “Wetland Restoration in Southeastern Louisiana.” municating science to the public. Most of the pub- Dr. Rick Miller, June 3, will close the series pre- lic are unaware of how important insects are and senting “Why Are There So Many Beautiful Flow- think the only good insect is a dead insect, but in ers?” fact insects are vital to functioning ecosystems and “Instead of sitting at home and watching the have enormous real dollar value,” said Bossart. “I Discovery channel you should come and hear hope audience members learn something new and about biology live from your Southeastern profes- gain a better appreciation for the natural world. I sors,” said Crother. P AGE 10 J ANUARY 28, 2014 N EWS T HE L ION ’ S R OAR Spirit groups compete for highest AROUND THE NATION OBAMA HIDES NSA SURVEILLANCE EFFORTS WASHINGTON — The U.S. honors, earn national titles doesn’t want anyone spying on its spying. As the Obama BY JASMINE TATE Assistant Editor administration tries to shift collection of Americans’ phone records away from the National Each year the Universal Security Agency to phone Cheerleaders Association and companies, it is quietly funding Universal Dance Association research to allow the agency to join spirit groups from across search the information using the nation to compete for the encryption, The Associated highest honors with hopes in re- Press has learned. That’s so turning home as champions. phone company employees or After a record-breaking foot- other eavesdroppers couldn’t ball season, special appearances see who the government is and many hours of rehearsals spying on. By Stephen Braun. AP PHOTO/CAROLYN KASTER including practices during win- ter break, Southeastern’s cheer- FANS BID ON SUPERBOWL OUTCOME leaders, Lionettes and Roomie the Lion traveled to the Walt LAS VEGAS — Fans are talk- tribute the rise in betting to the Disney World Resort in Orlan- ing trash and, of course, placing increase in televised games and do, Fla. for the 2014 competi- bets. They wagered an unprec- never-ending sports commentary. tion which took place Jan. 17- edented $99 million on the Super Expect more of the same this 19. Both groups returned with Bowl last year. Sports books at- week. By Hannah Dreier. national titles. This year’s awards mark NATIONAL DEEP FREEZE INTERRUPTS DAILY LIFE the third consecutive year the Courtesy of Laurel Williams cheerleaders have earned na- Spirit groups celebrate victory after earning national titles in the nal rounds of competition at the Walt Disney World tional titles and the second year Resort in Orlando, Fla. in which they have earned a bronze medal in finals, compet- leading, which takes 45 seconds ing in the Small Coed Division of our routine. It also holds 35 I. Roomie also placed fifth in points in the score sheet and the Open Division competition when we have that advantage, for university mascots. we start off with a solid spread “Being a top contender at and if we hit, then the other college nationals just still does teams have to beat us.” not seem real to me,” said soph- Squads from all over the omore business administration country work hard year round major Laurel Williams. “My and head to the competition to coach, Wayne New, always showcase their skills and com- harps on us to keep our chins up pete against some of the nation’s as we walk around and to keep best cheer and dance teams. AP PHOTO/WATERLOO COURIER, MATTHEW PUTNEY our eyes and our minds focused “I think after we did it once CHICAGO — Parents bring and squirrels to think about on our routine and on each other in semi-finals we had already children to work instead of upgrading from their current rather than starring in amaze- gotten the nerves out, and we school and office workers take digs. The Midwest’s second ment at the big named schools were just really ready to go out taxis a block, or less. Food de- deep freeze this month is being such as Kentucky or Alabama.” there and do what we’ve been livery companies’ phones ring greeted with an icy demeanor Showing consistency in practicing all these hours to do,” off the hook, but businesses from even the most weathered the program over the past two said Lionette’s Captain Valerie that oust unwelcome animals residents, and upsetting just years, the Lionettes placed third Ponseti. “As far as our place- from homes are dormant be- about everyone’s routine. By in the jazz dance competition ment it was just really close, cause it’s too cold for raccoons Don Babwin. again and dropped two place- and we went out there and did ments finishing fourth in hip- the best we’ve ever done, and hop this year. we were happy with that. It was AROUND THE WORLD a really close game; everybody “It was my first time ever The Lion’s Roar/Nicole Koster competing,” said Denee John- was good.” Before heading to Orlando, the Lionettes showed o their routines at halftime AUSTRALIAN TENNIS PLAYER PERSEVERES son. “I think for me, it being my The spirit groups are both during a basketball double header. first time on stage, nerves got to led by Paige Lapeyrouse. Mem- MELBOURNE, Australia — me the first time, and the second bers of the team are thankful for Although many members of The spirit groups will con- On Stan Wawrinka’s left arm time I got all those nerves out. her motivation in helping them both squads will have another tinue to maintain their skills are the words of the Irish poet I was more comfortable danc- to grow and succeed. opportunity to take a shot at a during the off season while par- Samuel Beckett: “Try again. Fail ing in front of all those people. “I think that Paige has really national title, for some it was ticipating in athletic and promo- again. Fail better.” The Swiss It’s disappointing because we done a fantastic job building their last chance. tional events and preparing for star did far more than that, beat- dropped two places from last it [the program] up during the “It was a great feeling,” said auditions for next year’s squad ing an ailing but gritty Rafael year in hip-hop, but at the same past four years,” added Ponseti. Ponseti. “It’s been great every in May. Nadal in four sets in the Austra- time it’s good because when I “Each year we’ve gone down time that we’ve been called as “I like to think that cheer- lian Open final for his first Grand there more confident, more a top five team in the country. leading doesn’t have an off-sea- got off that stage I felt like ‘We Slam title. By John Pye. AP PHOTO/TENNIS AUSTRALIA,FIONA HAMILTON did that.’ I was happy.” ready and more prepared, and I’m very proud of what we’ve son,” added Williams. “We got done over the past four years. home from Nationals Monday The cheerleaders have also the results are being shown ev- RANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT SEEKS PEACE returned with national titles ery single year. We’re getting There’s also that little bit of dis- night and were back at practice T stronger; our name is getting out appointment that it was my last 6 days later on Sunday night for the past three, consecutive GENEVA — The key issue of there, and I think that as a coach time going out there, but I know working on new skills for next years. a transitional government to re- she’s just really doing a great that they are going to continue year. It is so important that “I believe that we have es- place President Bashar Assad job. We have great choreogra- to do great. I can’t really choose cheerleaders stay healthy, in tablished Southeastern cheer- blocks any progress in Syrian phers that help us with the rou- a routine, but my favorite part shape, and injury free through leading in the top 3, as we have peace talks, described by one del- tines. The past few years I’ve would definitely be finals in the off season because we con- done so for three consecutive egate as “a dialogue of the deaf.” seen the team come together and either routine knowing that it’s stantly have to stunt and tumble years,” said junior communica- The chief U.N. mediator express- get things done. We have a great our last time to do this dance we so that we keep up with the tions major Michael Vinsanau. es frustration over public remarks work ethic and determination, just had to leave it all out on the skills we already know so that “I think we will remain there for by the two sides as he seeks to and of course there’s Paige. She floor and hope that everything at practice we can learn new, some time too. When it comes identify some less contentious pushes us. She’s a hard coach, hits, everything sticks and ev- harder skills that will make us down to it, we have the best issues in hopes of achieving any but she’s a good coach.” erything goes perfectly.” better for next year.” cheer portion in college cheer- progress at all at the bargaining Da Punk wins big at Grammys table. By Zeina Karam. AP PHOTO/KEYSTONE, SALVATORE DI NOLFI The Grammy Awards cel- deferring to collaborators as cal moments that can only be from the genre’s categories be- The Lion’s Roar ebrated outcasts and outsiders, they stood on stage. The job recorded live by real musi- fore being overruled. The Official Publication of the Students lionizing a couple of French of spokesman often fell to pro- cians. Musgraves explored simi- of Southeastern since 1937. 1320 N Morrison Blvd robots, white rappers and a ducer of the year Pharrell, who Hours earlier, it looked lar themes to take home coun- country gal espousing gay guessed his way through a cou- like the day might belong to try album for “Same Trailer 985-542-5555 rights, and a Goth teenager ple of acceptance speeches. “I Macklemore and Lewis, a Different Park” and country who’s clearly uncomfortable suppose the robots would like couple of virtually unknowns song “Merry Go ‘Round,” cat- with the current themes in pop to thank …,” he joked before from Seattle who dominated egories that Swift seemed des- music. noting, “Honestly, I bet France the pop world with three huge tined to win given her history The Recording Academy’s is really proud of these guys hits that were wildly different with the Grammys. Musgraves voters mined some of pop mu- right now.” and rivaled “Get Lucky” in also performed a neon-inflect- sic’s biggest hits to send an Their “Random Access popularity — “Thrift Shop,” ed version of “Follow Your open-hearted message, award- Memories” was the year’s ”Can’t Hold Us” and the gay Arrow,” a song that includes ing French electronic music event album, capitalizing on rights anthem “Same Love.” the line “Kiss lots of boys/Or pioneers Daft Punk for team- both the growing popularity of They won three awards kiss lots of girls/if that’s some- ing with R&B legends to make electronic dance music and the during the Grammys’ pre-tele- thing you’re into” among other a hybrid album that celebrated presence of popular music fig- cast ceremony — rap song and socially conscious messages. both genres, Macklemore & ures like Rodgers and Pharrell. rap performance for the comi- And then there’s the curi- Ryan Lewis and Kacey Mus- They beat out reigning pop cal “Thrift Shop” and rap al- ous case of Lorde, the New graves for espousing gay queen Taylor Swift, the odds- bum for “The Heist,” beating Zealand teenager whose invi- Shane Rawlins rights and Lorde for her anti- on favorite to win the award. out Drake, Kendrick Lamar, tation to ignore all the status Senior, Special Education swag message to the masses. The award helps to square Jay Z and Kanye West in that symbols and swag signifiers of won a free Papa John’s pizza Daft Punk and collabora- The Recording Academy with category before taking major pop music in her song “Roy- tor Pharrell Williams won four the burgeoning dance music award best new artist. They’re als” was one of the year’s out- for being seen on campus reading awards, including top honors crowd, who’ve been waiting just the third rap act to win of-nowhere hits. She took ma- The Lion’s Roar! album and record of the year, for a major win since the Bee best new artist, but their wins jor award song of the year and Sponsored by Student Publications and Papa John’s location #1131 and best new artists Mackl- Gees’ 1977 “Saturday Night in the rap categories are sure best pop solo performance. emore and Lewis matched that Fever” soundtrack, the last to chafe average hip-hop fans The singer shyly summed ANY WAY YOU WANT IT! DOUBLE DEAL with four of their own. Lorde dance LP to win album of the — especially after Kendrick up the experience in just a few won two awards for her ines- year. Lamar failed to win an award words during her acceptance capable hit “Royals.” Rodgers said the duo richly despite seven nominations. speech: “Thank you everyone $12.00 $16.00 The robots, clad in formal deserved the win after taking The Recording Academy’s who has let this song explode. Any Large Specialty white suits and masks, spent years to put the album together own rap committee tried to ex- Because it’s been mental.” or up to 5 toppings Two Medium Two Toppings much of the night humorously as they sought authentic musi- clude Macklemore and Lewis - Courtesy of AP Online Promo Code LS12RHH Online Promo Code RHH153