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REIGNING SLC CHAMPIONS PG. 10 V  , I  , I •• V  P  •• A S . / Sara Patrick Roar The Lion’s TABLE OF CONTENTS JANUARY 20, 2015

4 ~ WHAT’S NEXT FOR SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS?

8 ~ CHECK IN WITH MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAMS

10 ~ BASEBALL TEAM READY TO ‘LION UP’ IN SEASON OPENER

13 ~ SOFTBALL COACH TALKS EXPECTATIONS FOR SEASON

15 ~ MEET THE 2015 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS OF THE YEAR

17 ~ NASAD ACCREDITS SLU VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM

18 ~ UNIVERSITY RECEIVES NATIONAL SERVICE AWARD

20 ~ STUDENT BALANCES LIFE ON THE RUNWAY 6

22 14 The Lion’s Roar / File Photos and Courtesy of Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun From the editor: It’s a never-ending cycle

continue on without me. and see so much potential. I know some I started my journey as a staff reporter, will move up and take command one day, new to this town and the ways of the and although many will only ever work weekly newspaper. At first I was quiet and as staff reporters, they have also proven unsure, but over the years, I developed their worth. as a person and a reporter thanks to my When I think about the future, I can’t experiences on staff. I learned not to be help but think about the legacy I’m scared to approach new people, to ask the leaving behind at Student Publications. hard questions, to write with the audience It’ll be hard to go after four years, but in mind and to be myself every step of I have faith that these talented young the way. reporters will move up and fill in the As I changed, so did my role at the spaces; someone will take over as Editor BY SARA PATRICK newspaper. I went from a staff reporter in Chief and others will fill in as section Editor in Chief to the Arts and Entertainment section editors. editor and last December, I was chosen As reporters, the staff at Student When I came to Southeastern nearly to take over as Editor in Chief. When I Publications knows that the news cycle is four years ago, I never imagined where graduate, I’ll be back at the bottom, just never-ending. My cycle at this newspaper I would be at the end of my time here. a staff reporter trying to work my way up is almost over, but until May 16, I’ll be Back then, I underestimated the journey at some newspaper or magazine. But this doing my best to keep the newspaper Student Publications would take me on. time, I’ll have confidence in myself and going while preparing the next group of It’s hard to think my time here is coming my skills to get me where I want to be. leaders for my departure. Rest assured, to an end in May. However, I know life Now that I’ve been in charge for a the editors and reporters may change, but has more in store for me post-graduation, year, I look at the role of a staff reporter The Lion’s Roar will always be here to and The Lion’s Roar newspaper will in a different way. I look at my reporters bring you news and entertainment.

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Ryan Adams took over the place-kicker duties this past season successfully. After handling the kickoff duties for two years, Adams finally got the chance to showcase his talents during his senior year. Adams was successful in 16 of his 18 attempted field goals this season and kicked a school record 55 yard field goal against Northwestern State. “My favorite memory being here has to be winning the two conference championships and changing the atmosphere here in Hammond, America,” said Adams. Adam’s senior season garnered several awards for his efforts, including making it onto the All-Louisiana first team. Adams has aspirations to continue his playing career, but also has plans if he is unable to do so. Isiah Corbett “My plan for the future is to give the NFL a shot. I recently got Isiah Corbett, a Florida native, has been a premier linebacker in an agent and will have pro day in April,” said Adams. “If it doesn’t the Southland Conference during his two years as a Lion. During work out, then I will be graduating with a degree in graphic design his first year, Corbett was named Louisiana Defensive Player of next fall. Hopefully I can work for Nike or Adidas one day.” the Week FCS Linebacker of the Week and made it to the All- Southland Conference second team. Corbett was successful in making the All-Southland Conference first team in 2014, to also go with his selection to the Sports Network All-America team. The senior linebacker became the first athlete in school history to Marice be named the Southland Conference Football Student-Athlete of the Year. Sutton Of all the accomplishments Corbett has achieved over his time at Southeastern, he recalls the 2013 season as perhaps his favorite. “My fondest memory would have to be the fans rushing the Marice Sutton has played his field after we beat Sam Houston for the conference title,” said part in making the Southeastern Corbett. defense one of the most feared in With so many accomplishments under his belt, Corbett has the the FCS. Playing all four of his years a s chance to be taken in the upcoming NFL draft in the spring. Since a Lion, Sutton was around to witness the past two graduating in December, Corbett has been training in hopes of historical years in the Southeastern football history. Along the making it to the next level of his football career. way, Sutton has had his fair share of recognition as a top defensive “I’ve been training at this facility in Baton Rouge called back in the league. Sutton was a Southland Conference Honorable Traction,” said Corbett. “I really don’t have a preference, but I Mention in 2013, part of the 2014 Defensive Back of the Year would like to go to a team with a 3-4 scheme, so I can showcase Watch list and is currently a sports management major. all my talents.” “My favorite memories were winning the conference title two If Corbett does not get the chance to advance his football career years in a row,” said Sutton. as a player, he hopes to continue his career around the game he The New Orleans native has aspirations to continue his football loves. career on the next level. “If I don’t go on to play football, I would be doing something “I’m going to try and continue working towards football and see with football such as training players or the business side of it,” what my chances are to make a team,” said Sutton. said Corbett. For more news on Lions football, go to lionsports.net. Enjoy our GREAT FOOD! Open to serve you 7 DAYS A WEEK!

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6 | The Lion’s Roar Brady sees potential in teams BY HEATHER JEWELL from Jamaica, Sharonna Staff Reporter Williams will join the team as a red shirt freshman and The Lion track and field high jump champion Ikea teams return to action this Kaufman will join. semester, both heavy with “It is looking up to be potential. With high hopes a fun and exciting year to maintain their champion when we can move up the status from last year, the ladder,” said Brady. “We’re men’s team will have just a couple steps from the returning athletes such as championship and close to sophomore Alex Holden the top.” in the 800, and juniors Brady also believes the Jonathan Kinchen and coaches on staff are the Jimmy LeBlanc in shot put strongest thus far. Mike and Kadarius Williams in Bartolina, who has been at high jump. Southeastern for 10 years, New transfers include will continue to coach pole Alex Young, an All vault and jumpers; Lucais American hammer thrower; MacKay who has been Devin King, the top ranking on staff for three years; high school recruit in the Brandon Chapoton for country; Gennard Paul in four; and new arrival Corey multiple jumping events; Mistretta. Ashley Riley, a sprint and “He [Mistretta] brings middle distance runner; and energy and experience to Raheem Brown, who set the team that we’ve been four school records at his missing,” said Brady. junior college and was a The coaches’ main goal national qualifier. is to help the athletes get “This is the best their degrees and prepare recruiting class we have had them for professional work since I’ve been here,” said in those fields after school. The Lion’s Roar / File Photos head coach Sean Brady. “We The track and field Senior sprinter Shanetria Thomas (above) competes at the Southeastern have very high expectations season has been underway Invitational. Brett Olsen (below) placed in the top three for the hammer and for the team’s performances since Jan. 9, where they discus throw at the Southeastern Invitational last season. during this season.” partook in their first meet of The women’s team aims the season at Louisiana State to improve their rank and University’s Invitational in finish among the top three Baton Rouge. Only a small in the conference. Returning group participated and the to help them accomplish experience was taken as a this is Domonique White, trial run opportunity. a sprinter and National The following meet will Collegiate Athletic be in Houston and Brady Association qualifier; and believes the team will four pole vaulters: Addison perform at full strength. Martinez, Whitney Adams, Southeastern’s annual Katelyn Whitekiller and invitational will be held Sharon Ann Ourso. April 16 and 17 on campus Similar to the men’s with field events beginning team, the women’s will at 10:00 a.m. and running at add many transfers to their 1:00 p.m. running family this season: Wednesday nights are COLLEGE NIGHT $1.50 PER GAME 8-11pm • ONLY AT...

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BY MARIA GODDARD the LSU Lady Tigers defeated identity, playing together, learning catch a break when they opened Staff Reporter the Lady Lions 75-42 on Dec. to play within our system,” said Southland Conference play against 14. The Lady Lions were able to Moore. Stephen F. Austin’s Ladyjacks on Though the university closed collect 38 rebounds, 19 turnovers According to senior forward Jan. 5. The Ladyjacks took the for winter break, the Lady Lions and eight steals. Senior guards Jameika Hoskins, the team had lead in overtime and came out on basketball team continued to play. Symone Miller and Elizabeth trouble closing out in the overtime top, 78-71. Junior guard Peaches They celebrated wins against Styles led the team, collectively games. In order to improve, the Anderson led the team and set her Florida A&M and Sam Houston scoring 25 points. Lady Lions play against each career-high with 18 points. Junior State University, and suffered The next three games went other during practice and follow forward Nanna Pool also dished losses to LSU, Ole Miss and into overtime with the Lady Lions Moore’s direction. out 15 points. Stephen F. Austin. winning once and losing twice. “[We’re] making it more The Lady Lions beat Sam Despite setbacks, they were On Dec. 20, Southeastern like game situations and going Houston State University during not discouraged. They continued bounced back from the loss through the game plans the way their fi rst home conference game to move forward during practices against LSU and conquered coach planned it out for us. We on Jan. 8 with a fi nal score of and games. Florida A&M 69-67 at home in feed off of each other’s energy,” 78-76 as Hoskins scored with “We practice at fi ve in the the University Center. Styles was said Hoskins. the sound of the fi nal buzzer, morning,” said head coach able to achieve her season-high The Lady Lions kept up the avoiding a fourth straight game Yolanda Moore. “They show of 21 points, leading the team to intensity in an away game against featuring overtime. their love for the sport through victory. Ole Miss, but came up short, 71- This game marked the fi rst their commitment. They are on “We’ve seen a lot of growth 79. Styles led again with 18 points conference win under the Lady time for everything, have great with our team. They have matured and senior guard Annessa De La Lions’ fi rst-year head coach attitudes and give maximum a lot and are not making as many Cruz scored her season-high of 13 Moore. effort in practice and games.” mistakes as they made early on points. Even with their best attempt, in the season. We’re fi nding our The Lady Lions did not see LADY LIONS pg. 21 BILL HOOD FORD LINCOLN PROUDLY SUPPORTS SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY

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The Lion’s Roar / Sara Patrick Junior out elder Kyle Cedotal (far right) looks on as the Lions play Bryant in the 2014 NCAA Regionals. Cedotal will be returning to the bat with the 2015 Lion baseball team beginning on Feb. 7 with the annual Alumni Game and then Feb. 13 for a weekend series against Louisiana Tech.

BY JAY LOVE one for the Lions baseball program, baseman Brett Hoffman and junior Sports Editor but now there are new challenges that Jameson Fisher enter the season a part face the team. All-Conference pitcher of the 2015 Louisville Slugger Preseason Those who made the drive down I-12 Andro Cutura and Southland Conference All-American team. However, Fisher last May to watch the Lions baseball Newcomer of the Year Andrew Godbold will redshirt this season due to an injury team play against Bryant University were taken in the draft and have left the acquired in the fall. Junior Jacob Seward, were rewarded by witnessing history. team to play in the pros. Riser now has who was a part of the Southland all- The Lions capped off a 38-25 season the task of instilling the same winning tournament team, will return to his spot by winning the Southland Conference mentality to a team featuring the third- in the outfield. Also returning are senior Tournament championship that eluded best recruiting class in the state. infielders Sam Roberson and Jacob them for three years. “We knew it was going to be a big Williams, both of whom represented the By virtue of winning the conference class that we would have to go out and Lions on the regional All-Tournament tournament, the Lions were guaranteed a get. Honestly, we feel like it is one of the team. spot in a regional, setting up the team’s most talented classes we have ever had “Hoffman is a preseason All- first regional victory since 1992. on campus,” said Riser in an interview American, so we are going to expect a “Obviously last season was a great with lionsports.net. “There’s going to good bit out of him this season,” said year. We played our best ball at the end be chances for some freshman to play. Riser. of the season and getting to be a part of They will have a chance to get on the all- The bullpen this year will feature that dogpile was special,” said second- freshman team.” a mixture of new members to the year head coach Matt Riser. “Now it’s Despite the large amount of new team and some familiar faces. Senior time to take it even further than the faces that will be joining the team, there Tate Scioneaux, the 2014 Southland regional tournament.” will be several key players returning to Tournament MVP, will return to the The 2014 season was a historical the Pat Kenelly Diamond. Senior third team. The Lion’s Roar | 11

“Tate has done a fantastic job of stepping up and leading the younger guys. We expect Did You Know? another good year for him,” - e Lion baseball team started the phrase and hand signal said Riser. “After the fall, for “Lion Up” in the Spring 2011 season. a lot of the feedback we got ~“Lion Up” gained popularity during the 2013 from the team was just how football season. close this team was.” Joining Scioneaux will -When Jay Artigues took over as Athletic Director, his be Kyle Cedotal. Cedotal, a assistant coach Matt Riser became head coach of the Lion senior, will spend less time in baseball team. the outfield than he has in the past three seasons. - e Lions were Southland Conference champions in 2014. “Kyle has done a fantastic job of responding to his job -Last season the baseball team competed in the NCAA on the mound,” said Riser. Regionals for the rst time since 1994. One newcomer to watch ~Lions 4 LSU 8 for is transfer Jake Johnson. ~Lions 2 Bryant 1 The junior spent the last two ~Lions 5 Houston 9 seasons playing at Neosho Community College, where -In 2014, two Lion baseball players were selected in the he led the team to the Junior Major League dra : College World Series. There ~Andro Cutura to the Minnesota Twins are also several freshmen that ~Andrew Godbold to the Los Angeles Dodgers will have a chance to get into the mix of the bullpen. Head coach Matt Riser This season will include games against some usual in- Louisiana Tech, the Lion’s state rivals as well as games baseball team will participate against unfamiliar non- in the yearly Alumni Game. conference teams. The Lions This game features former will match up with Tulane stars from the Lion baseball three times this season, team facing the current squad where Riser played at during in a scrimmage. This year’s college. Southeastern will game will be Saturday, Feb. 7 also face the University of at 12 p.m. Louisiana-Lafayette twice Later that day, fans will this season, once away and have a chance to dine with once at home. One year after the team and get to know the setting a record for attendance squad members at the First when the Louisiana State Pitch Banquet. The banquet is University Tigers visited slated to begin at 7 p.m. and Southeastern, the Lions will costs $50 per ticket. Coach travel to Baton Rouge to take Riser will present the Lion on the Tigers before the start for Life Award at the banquet of conference play. The team and a pair of seniors from the will be tested with several key team will speak to those who non-matchups against Utah attend. University, Northwestern The Lions will start University and Michigan conference play in March State University. with a series against Incarnate “We’re going to have to Word. take this season one game at For a complete schedule a time and just try to continue and more news on The Lion’s Roar / Sara Patrick to get better,” said Riser. Southeastern baseball, visit Andrew Godbold (above) went from being the 2014 Southland Conference Prior to the first game of lionsports.net. Newcomer of the Year to the Major League when he was drafted by the Los the season on Feb. 13 against Angeles Dodgers. 12 | The Lion’s Roar Baseball Softball 02.07.15 Alumni Game 12:00 P.M. *02.06.15 Alcorn St. 5:00 P.M. 02.13.15 Louisiana Tech 6:00 P.M. *02.07.15 Nebraska Omaha 12:30 P.M. 02.14.15 Louisiana Tech 2:00 P.M. *02.07.15 Tennessee Martin 3:00 P.M. 02.15.15 Louisiana Tech 1:00 P.M. *02.08.15 Texas Arlington 10:00 A.M. 02.18.15 Tulane 6:00 P.M. **02.14.15 Arkansas Pine Blu 2:00 P.M. 02.27.15 Northwestern 6:00 P.M. Home Games **02.14.15 Houston Baptist 4:00 P.M. 02.28.15 Northwestern 2:00 P.M. **02.15.15 Southern Mississippi 12:00 P.M. 03.01.15 Northwestern 1:00 P.M. 03.03.15 Ball St. University 4:00 P.M. 03.03.15 Alcorn St. 6:00 P.M. Italic indicates Southland 03.03.15 Detroit 6:00 P.M. 03.13.15 Abilene Christian 6:00 P.M. Conference Games 03.11.15 Cleveland St. University 4:00 P.M. 03.14.15 Abilene Christian 2:00 P.M. 03.11.15 Cleveland St. University 6:00 P.M. 03.15.15 Abilene Christian 1:00 P.M. * 2015 Lion Classic I 03.13.15 Incarnate Word 4:00 P.M. 03.18.15 Jackson St. 6:00 P.M. @ Chappapeela Park 03.13.15 Incarnate Word 6:00 P.M. 03.24.15 Louisiana-Monroe 6:00 P.M. 03.14.15 Incarnate Word 12:00 P.M. 03.28.15 Nicholls 3:00 P.M. ** 2015 Lion Classic II 03.17.15 Mississippi St. University 5:00 P.M. 03.31.15 Southern 6:00 P.M. @ North Oak Park 03.27.15 Sam Houston 4:00 P.M. 04.02.15 Northwestern St. 6:00 P.M. 03.27.15 Sam Houston 6:00 P.M. 04.03.15 Northwestern St. 6:00 P.M. 03.28.15 Sam Houston 11:00 A.M. 04.04.15 Northwestern St. 2:00 P.M. 04.03.15 Lamar 4:00 P.M. 04.07.15 South Alabama 6:00 P.M. 04.03.15 Lamar 6:00 P.M. 04.17.15 McNeese St. 6:00 P.M. 04.04.15 Lamar 12:00 P.M. 04.18.15 McNeese St. 2:00 P.M. 04.17.15 McNeese St. 6:00 P.M. 04.19.15 McNeese St. 1:00 P.M. 04.18.15 McNeese St. 12:00 P.M. 04.21.15 Louisiana-Lafayette 6:00 P.M. 04.18.15 McNeese St. 2:00 P.M. 05.01.15 Lamar 6:00 P.M. 04.21.15 Southern 5:00 P.M. 05.02.15 Lamar 2:00 P.M. 05.01.15 Northwestern St. 3:00 P.M. 05.03.15 Lamar 1:00 P.M. 05.01.15 Northwestern St. 5:00 P.M. 05.08.15 Central Arkansas 6:00 P.M. 05.02.15 Northwestern St. 12:00 P.M. 05.09.15 Central Arkansas 2:00 P.M. 05.10.15 Central Arkansas 1:00 P.M. 05.15.15 New Orleans 6:00 P.M. 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BY HEATHER JEWELL while her teammates were Staff Reporter given honorable mentions. By Southeastern’s standards, she The Lady Lions softball maintains the highest batting team is returning this semester average with a .397, and she following an excellent previous made an outstanding fi nish in season where they fi nished the season with an 11 game with a record of 19-29-0. Their hitting streak. fi nal game had been against Moore is from Elgin, Texas Baton Rouge Community and had two career highs. She College, where they won with had made nine homeruns and a score of 11-0, a staggering batted 38 runs in last season, victory. leading the Lady Lions. Returning this season will Sather is a native of be junior Katie Lacour, senior Kennedale, Texas. She added third baseman Megan Moore six homeruns to her record as and sophomore designated well as 35 walks and was hit by player Amber Sather, all o a single season school record selected for the All Southland tying 13 pitches. Conference Team in 2014. This season’s line-up is Lacour is originally from relatively young with seven Port St. Joe, Florida and stood freshmen, seven sophomores, The Lion’s Roar / Tamara Alexander out among the rest, being Junior pitcher Taylor Bishop winds up to pitch in a game versus Incarnate named as the fi rst selection, see SOFTBALL pg. 21 Word last season. Bishop has started 32 games in the circle for the Lady Lions.

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BY SARA PATRICK Assistant has helped me branch is exceptional,” said Amanda Departmental Programming Editor in Chief out and network to meet so many Robbins, assistant director of Committee in planning events different people throughout my residential life. “In November, such as Oktoberfest, Fais Do Do Each year, two outstanding college years at Southeastern,” Krista led a team of students and and more. Resident Assistants are honored said Achor, a senior majoring in professional staff in attending the “Aaron’s ability to create for their hard work unifying and elementary/special education. “It SWACURH [Southwest Affiliate successful events and programs entertaining students who live on has been hard work, but definitely of College and University can be seen in his relationships campus while also keeping them worth it in the end with everything Residence Halls] Conference at with the residents of St. Tammany safe and happy. They help lead I have accomplished so far.” the University of Arkansas.” Hall,” said Robbins. “Aaron those living in their residences Achor holds one of four Achor oversaw all conference has contributed greatly to his hall in finding their place among leadership positions on the planning and requirements residents’ housing experience.” the Southeastern family. Resident Assistant staff, for Southeastern delegates to According to Robbins, This year, University Housing managing the Hall Council attend the conference for the Johnson is known among the staff chose Krista Achor and Aaron Committee of RAs who work first time. In addition, she was as an outstanding tour guide. He Johnson as the 2014 RAs of the with officers to create programs, recently elected as the National enjoys meeting potential Lions Year. events and interactions for on Communications Coordinator and speaking about the campus. Achor has served as a campus residents. for the regional Residential Hall “I have worked to make the Resident Assistant since fall “Krista has been a vital asset Association, which also is part residents’ living experience the 2012. She began in Pride Hall to the RA team and summer of the national organization. She best that it can be,” said Johnson, and currently serves the residents staff; her organizational skills plans to use her experiences with a junior majoring in political of Greek Village. and ability to create working the regional organization to grow science. “One of the main things “My experience as a Resident relationships with other students as an RA. that I have also done is to make “This semester as a Resident giving tours fun and exciting for The Lion’s Roar Assistant 2, I intend to continue potential residents. Giving tours trying to build the foundation has become my specialty in the The Official Publication of the Students of Southeastern since 1937. of the Greek Community,” said Housing office.”  N Morrison Blvd Achor. “I also plan to continue Now that St. Tammany Hall 985-542-5555 to promote Hall Council and get is considered the community other residents involved in the service hall, Johnson hopes various events that we plan on to engage residents in several campus.” service opportunities and events Johnson has served as during the spring. a Resident Assistant in St. For more information on Tammany Hall since fall 2013. becoming a resident assistant His creativity and dedication or living on campus, email have been utilized by the [email protected]. Justin Dennison Senior, Psychology LION UP! won a free Papa John’s pizza for being seen on campus reading The Lion’s Roar! Sponsored by Student Publications and Papa John’s location #1131 WELCOME BACK, Students, Faculty, & Staff! EARLY WEEK MANIA ANY WAY YOU WANT IT Two Medium Any Large Specialty or wJewelry (including Greek drop letters) 2-topping Pizzas Up to 5 Topping Pizza wTyler Candles 99 00 wScarves $5 /ea. wLouisiana Specialty Items Monday through Wednesday $13 (Must Purchase 2) Online Promo Code RHHLANY13 wSLU, LSU, & Saints Gear Online Promo Code EWMNOLA14 Original or Thin Expires 06/30/15. Coupon required. w Expires 06/30/15. Coupon required. Home Decor & Flags Like us on Facebook

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Visual arts program receives accreditation

BY MEGAN SIMON independent judgment by peers review in 2014 for the purpose the real world. Campus Life Editor ,that it achieves substantially its of achieving Full Member “On the surface, the direct own educational objectives and Accreditation status, per NASAD impact might seem somewhat The skills and academic meets the established standards policy. minimal, since our faculty and performance of the visual arts of the body from which it seeks The process to become a students have always been a program were put to the test and accreditation,” said Dr. Kenneth full member took two and a half part of an extremely dynamic passed with flying colors when Boulton, department head of fine years of planning, execution and and productive program,” said the program was accredited and performing arts. review. Boulton. “However, what this by the National Association of As department head, Boulton Boulton pointed out the demonstrates is that we are Schools of Art and Design. was the designated NASAD program benefited the visual arts meeting, and in many cases The accreditation of the Institutional Representative for program because they were able exceeding expectations of visual arts program required that the university. He was responsible to get objective feedback on areas educational quality according the program met specific national for managing the self-study needing further attention, as well to nationally recognized criteria, following the academic process, planning the on-site as addition to assistance towards standards. It will also assist review and evaluation of peers. visit, coordinating any required future development and growth. our students in terms of future This process of certification is follow-up correspondence and “The process was extremely employment or graduate study, carried out by the organization functioning as communicator thorough, and included a period as most institutions require NASAD. Founded in 1944, it has between the university and of departmental self-study and earned degrees from accredited approximately 323 accredited NASAD officials. subsequent evaluation by a programs.” institutional members. It According to Boulton, it team of outside reviewers who As for the program itself, it establishes national standards for was no easy feat achieving the examined all aspects of our offers degrees or concentrations undergraduate, graduate degrees accreditation for the program. program and mission,” said in art education, art history, and other credentials in order The process began as far back Boulton. “Following this, the printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, to provide a higher standard for as 2008 when the university’s NASAD Commission undertook graphic design, drawing, education. art and design program achieved its study of all of materials and painting, photography and new “Accreditation is a process Associate Member Accreditation rendered a final decision.” media and animation. by which an institution or status through the NASAD. The accreditation of the For more information on the disciplinary unit within After this status was obtained, program will help students for university art program, contact an institution periodically the program was required future employment or graduate the college of art and design at evaluates its work and seeks an to undergo an accreditation studies, giving them a leg up in (985) 549-2193. 18 | The Lion’s Roar Big Event lays path to President’s Honor Roll for Community Service

BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT outcomes in the communities appreciation for the community Ivy Gonzales. “It was just a Staff Reporter they serve.” that we call home during our matter of the participation One community service time at Southeastern. There of the student body. If you Since 2011, Southeastern project Southeastern has been aren’t many opportunities set look at the year prior to has made a spot on the participating in for these past aside for an entire university it, we had about 400 more President’s Higher Education four years is the Big Event. population to come together for students that were involved Honor Roll for Community The Big Event began one reason, and the Big Event with the Big Event and it’s a Service, now holding the title in April 2011 when 300 allows for that opportunity at little disappointing because it for four consecutive years. participants signed up to help Southeastern.” was our fourth year doing it. According to the the Hammond community. The Though the Big Event had Receiving the honor award for nationalservice.gov website, amount of volunteers doubled over 600 volunteers, it was Higher education, with being this award “highlights the in March of 2014. still a disappointment from the better the year before, we kind role colleges and universities “It is a day set aside for previous year when over 800 of slacked off on it.” play in solving community any student, faculty or staff people participated. Rain was one of the challenges as a result, more member to give back to “If you look at it as a problems with lack of students are likely to pursue Hammond and its surrounding whole, the entire event went participation in 2014. The a lifelong path of civic areas,” said senior marketing smoothly,” said senior sports inclement weather caused one engagement that achieves major Taylor Petit. “It is the management major and co- of the larger projects of the Big meaningful and measurable best way that we can show our director for the Big Event 2015, Event to be canceled.

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“The job that we had was in Zemurray from completing those. There are always Park,” said senior communication major hiccups, but I think the Big Event has and Big Event 2015 co-director Zachary consistently improved through the years.” Whitehead. “We were going to go and The 2015 Big Event is scheduled to repaint many of the pavilions and the take place March 15 and applications can dugouts. Just within that, that was a 300 be found on the Southeastern page. student job. After that [the rain], all we Getting involved in the Big Event could do was clean up over there.” is a way to show that Southeastern is The date for Big Event 2015 has worthy of having the President’s Higher already been set. The forecast does not Education Honor Roll for Community call for rain, but the co-directors have Service award. already made a plan of action if inclement “I think it is a really big honor to weather causes issues once more. receive this award,” said Whitehead. “I “I think we also have alternate sets,” think it should drive Southeastern to do a said Whitehead. “That is one of the little more for their community. The Big things that we wanted to fix. If there was Event itself is a big thank you. The more inclement weather, we wanted to have an students that we have being a part of it, the alternate date to be made.” more it sounds like we are saying a bigger Though 2014 caused issues for the thank you to Hammond for allowing us Big Event, some still believe that the Big to be here. I think anyone and everyone, Event has shown continual improvement whether or not you’re here five days a The Lion’s Roar / File Photo over the years. week, six days a week living hear or you Sophomore Quintele Jackson (above) of NSCS “I think it went well considering commute, you are a part of this school, picks up trash and leaves as part of the Big Event the issues we had with the weather,” you are a part of this Southeastern family. 2014. Over 600 Southeastern students registered said Petit. “Most of our job sites were To me, it’s the right thing to do, to give to participate in various service activities across outside jobs and the rain prohibited us one day back to this community.” the campus as well as in the community.

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BY MEGAN SIMON message the artist wanted to get Campus Life Editor across. When you’re modeling, your designer has a vision and Jenna Hildebrand, a visual it’s your job to get that vision arts major, not only balances a across. It’s all a part of an full class schedule, but walks image you are trying to project. the runway on the side. As far as self-expression goes, Hildebrand’s first modeling and art are all tied experience of the modeling together because you are the world began with projects for art.” friends. Photos from one of the Even though modeling is projects were liked so much tied to Hildebrand’s major, the they were featured in the 2013 feelings she experiences while spring catalogue for a clothing walking in front of a crowd on company called Geneologie. the runway are something all These projects soon evolved to their own. walking for seven designers at “[Walking on the runway] Fashion Week New Orleans. felt exhilarating,” Hildebrand “Fashion Week New said. “It’s an awesome feeling. Orleans is this big event where a It seems like it’s really bunch of designers submit their glamorous, and that part is, but designs to it and it’s essentially the rest of it is kind of different. a big fashion show, where there It’s a very interesting industry are multiple fashion shows a to be a part of. When I walked day,” said Hildebrand. “For in the model call, I could example, I walked for seven instantly feel the pressure, designers, we had two shows but when you walk out on the one day, two shows another day runway, it’s very exciting.” and another show the last day.” Despite the glamorous Hildebrand also dabbled in appeal of the clothes and acting, appearing in multiple walking in front of an audience, films and obtaining speaking Hildebrand is more drawn to roles in a couple. She was a the independence that comes Courtesy of Jenna Hildebrand member of Talented Theatre with the job. Jenna Hildebrand is a visual arts major who balances school with a modeling and Talented Art during “What I value most from career. She considers modeling a source of professional and personal high school, all of which she the whole experience is ful llment. believes aided her modeling how it challenged me,” said deeper sense of self. confident in relying on myself, career. Hildebrand. “Sure, there was “Most importantly, being and it reminded me of how Hildebrand is using what the challenge to be in shape, in Fashion Week reminded me important it is to stay rooted she has learned from modeling to not trip on the runway, all how important it is to know in my faith. What I value most in her major courses. Her that fun stuff, but there were yourself, what you value,” said from the whole experience is interest in modeling comes a lot of behind-the-scenes Hildebrand. “Even with just a the opportunity it gave me to from its relation to her field of aspects that proved to be even glimpse into the industry, I saw grow even more into who I study. more meaningful. Successfully how easy it could be to forget want to be.” “It’s all under arts, whether navigating fittings from all yourself and get swept away As of now, Hildebrand still it’s visual arts or performing,” over New Orleans to Metairie by all the excitement. With so models on the side when her said Hildebrand. “Modeling to Baton Rouge, for example. many influences surrounding school schedule allows it but is tied into the whole realm Little triumphs like finding $2 you, you have to remember says her true passion lies in her of visual arts. When you’re parking to bigger challenges who you are, or you’ll get lost. studies, where she is currently an art major, you are exposed like interacting with designers I kind of just threw myself into concentrating in graphic design to so many different kinds of and other professionals I’d the whole experience, and I and minoring in computer art: could be a print, a painting never met before.” can honestly say that it was science. She hopes to pursue a or even a video. It’s inspired Hildebrand expresses how one of the best decisions I’ve career in web design once she by some kind of emotion or a modeling helped her develop a made because it made me more graduates. The Lion’s Roar | 21 SOFTBALL well. Rodriguez has been the BASKETBALL to battle against the defending continued from pg. 13 team’s hitting and infi elders’ continued from pg. 8 Southland Conference champion coach for four seasons, while Stephen F. Austin. six juniors and fi ve seniors Cullum is the recruiting 88-47. Stephen F. Austin was making up the team. coordinator and works with the Upson shot 25 seconds into successful in defending their Under the tutelage of head outfi elders. the game off an assist by Jenkins home court, defeating the Lions coach Pete Langlois, who has To open their 2015 season, and a steal by Filmore. 81-66. the best winning record in the Lady Lions will host the The Lions did not lose After losing against the school history, and assistant Lion classic. The tournament’s momentum as they continued reigning Southland Conference coaches Arica Rodriguez and opening game will be to push a 26 lead in the fi rst half champion, the Lions came home Kendra Cullum, the team has Southeastern taking on Alcorn and score as high as 48 points two to host back to back games for the high chances of performing State on Feb. 6 at 5:00 p.m. times in the second against the fi rst time of the season. Bleu Devils. To see how Southeastern did Steak Dinner is FREE for After this win, Southeastern in their last four matches of the your B-Day when dining in traveled to Nacogdoches, Texas season, visit lionsports.net. with 4 or more! (Must show valid ID) LADY LIONS Southeastern improved their one- 117 W. 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BY MEGAN FERRANDO and Jeremy Cole. The four when two previous bands feel something, anything, Staff Reporter work together to create a the musicians were in broke profound or just a smile,” unique sound, which they apart. They decided to then said Gibson. “We tend to lean On top of new things the describe as “noisy, dancy, make music together and towards themes of hope and spring semester will bring, loud, sincere, sweaty, began touring in 2009. strength and perseverance.” Today the Moon, Tomorrow loveable, hardworking.” “The development of the The title of the band was the Sun will drive in from Their music blends indie rock band came easy as we’ve all chosen with this ethic in Atlanta, GA to open up The with danceable electronic been friends and in bands mind. The four musicians Ghost Light’s first concert combinations. together for a long time, stumbled across an article for the spring. “Making music is one of and have always been on the from a satirical fake news The show will begin the most satisfying outlets,” same page on how we want magazine about landing on at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 at said Lauren Gibson, who the music to evolve,” said the moon and this article the Columbia Theatre with plays guitars, keys and Gibson. transformed into the idea that additional acts opening for vocals. “Connecting with While Today the Moon, anything is possible. this new wave indie rock music and fans is an amazing Tomorrow the Sun is growing “[We are] living by the group. thing. We’re not really their fan base, their hopes for motto: Today the Moon, Today the Moon, chasing anything, we’re just the audience is for them to Tomorrow the Sun. It is a Tomorrow the Sun is made making music and sharing gain a friend, according to code; an ethic,” said Gibson. up of Lauren Gibson, Cregg it.” Gibson. “Aim high, work harder, Gibson, Micah Silverman The band was created “Just that they can think bigger, sound bigger.”

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Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun has spent four years touring full-time on the road and have opened for bands such as Walk the Moon, The Walkmen and Tokyo Police Club. Bands such as Radiohead and Metallica have inspired them and their musical style. “These days our musical heroes are the artists who make the music they wanna make and people gravitate towards it because it is awesome and not ‘cause it is popular,” said Gibson. Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun has released multiple EP’s and music videos. To hear some of their sounds in preparation for their concert, visit their website, iTunes or Amazon. Courtesy of Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun The show will cost eight New wave Indie Rock band Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun will be headlining at The Ghost Light in February. dollars to enter. Connecting four friends, Cregg Gibson, Lauren Gibson, Micah Silverman and Jeremy Cole, the group hopes to bring a unique night of dance and smiles to those in attendance at the Columbia Theatre. The Original Rende’sQuickStop