MARCH 18, 2014 VOLUME 85, ISSUE 23 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 8 LionsRoarNews.com INSIDE THE ‘ROAR’ Big Event impacts community through service Faculty rocks BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT Staff Reporter at Columbia Southeastern students and or- ganizations came together to serve the community and make Ham- mond a more beautiful city to live in. Over 600 Southeastern students registered to participate in the Big Event and were sent out to various locations in the community. “We had sites at four parks, in- cluding Zemurray Park, the Cham- ber of Commerce, CASA, elderly or handicap houses, Special Olym- pics office, on campus litter pick up and the Athletics buildings,” says Taylor Petit, senior marketing major. see FACULTY pg. 5 Some of the teams participate every semester for the Big Event. “We do it every semester,” said So ball wins Ryan Zellner, senior communica- tions major and president of Kap- home series pa Sigma. “We have all the guys come and do it together…we all understand that this a great thing that Southeastern does to put on the Big Event and we do it every The Lion’s Roar / Claire Salinas Junior Trevor Vampran and senior Kayla Turner (above) of SGA rake leaves in front of the Pennington Student Activity Center on campus as part of the Big Event year because we like giving back on Saturday. Sophomore Quintele Jackson (below) of NSCS also picks up trash and leaves as part of the large service project. Over 600 Southeastern students to the community.” registered to participate in various service activities across the campus as well as in the community. Other students come back for the rewarding experience. “There were some setbacks “This is my third year so I am due to the weather,” said Katie kind of a veteran in this depart- Neil, junior biology major and ment… and this is the fourth year group leader of team participant, of the event,” said Rebecca Schna- National Society of Collegiate delbach, senior kinesiology exer- Scholars (NSCS). “We were able cise science major and member of to make the most of our time and Alpha Sigma Tau. “But, I’ve done still participate by cleaning up it for three years and it is reward- trash around campus thanks to the see SOFTBALL pg. 6 ing.” resourcefulness of the Big Event Other Southeastern students coordinators and staff.” participated for the first time. Other teams were assigned “This is my first year partici- projects that would have required License plates pating and I’m excited to do that,” painting to be done outside. said Krista Achor, junior special “We are kind of excited about get 13 bills in education major and member of it, but we are apprehensive be- Alpha Sigma Tau. cause of the weather,” said Schna- legislature Students had much to look for- delbach. “It may be kind of diffi- ward at the start of the event. cult to paint in the rain. But, I think “One thing I look forward to… there may be a few other things on BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT are how many people are out here the list duty that we can do.” Staff Reporter and coming together as one,” said The students involved with the for litter pick up and raked leaves back to the community while feel- Neil. Zellner. “We are all different or- coordination of the Big Event were while other teams returned to cam- ing that the weather did not ruin the New sites were a major factor Since the start of the 2014 ganizations and different parts of ready to handle the complications pus and worked on cleaning up event. for this year’s event. Louisiana Legislative Session, campus. It’s just really awesome of the rain as well as letting all the there. Stephanie Travis, who is in “Even though there were some “I’ve talked to a few people there have been a total of 13 bills to see how many people are out groups participate. charge of Campus Beautification setbacks due to the weather, we from different groups and they said filed to create 13 new prestige li- here.” “The rain set us back some be- for SGA, split campus into sec- were able to make the most of our how grateful the people at their cense plates dedicated to differ- Participants of the Big Event cause we had a lot of students that tions and assigned returning teams time and still participate by clean- sites were,” said Petit. “Every year ent organizations and designs. had setback for the activities were assigned to all of the paint- areas.” ing up trash around campus thanks we have some of the same sites However, some students are planned due to weather complica- ing at the four parks,” said Petit. Participants were able to make to the resourcefulness of the Big participate, and this year we had a saying that the numerous bills tions. “Instead, some stayed at the parks the best of every situation and give Event coordinators and staff,” said good bit of new ones.” designated for license plates are a waste of time for lawmakers. “We should stop focusing on the license plates on the back Research calls millenials liberal, of cars [and instead] focus on No alternatives how we are going to pay for our Graduate student says new Student Union o ers cars,” said Andrew Cowan, a single, churchless generation no alternative options for gluten-free students freshman psychology major. Some of the proposed bills BY EMILY STEPHAN “I think millennials may be delaying marriage until they can BY JOHN BINDER new Student Union, Rathbun have the income collected for Staff Reporter more ‘left-leaning’ mainly on get more established in careers Staff Reporter said she was expecting more the prestige license plates go- social issues like gay marriage,” and jobs,” said Burley. “But this alternatives because that is ing towards research for the en- A recent study conducted by said Burley. “Their beliefs on cannot be separated from the There has been much hype what university officials such hancement of community envi- Pew Studies claims that mem- fiscal issues are much more di- cultural norm of young adults regarding the opening of the as Robin Parker, director for ronments. bers of Generation Y, or the mil- verse. It is the cultural progres- wanting to explore more part- new and improved War Me- marketing and strategic initia- If the “JDRF” special pres- lennials, are more likely to be sion that they have grown up ners.” morial Student Union. Howev- tives with Auxiliary Servic- tige license plate for the La. liberal, single and unreligious. in that has shaped their views As for the supposed god- er, one student argues that the es, had said before the union Chapter of the Juvenile Diabe- Though most millennials on these social issues. With the lessness of the young, Burley new union is anything but new opened. tes Research Foundation were classify themselves as politically progression of increasing focus explained that this is the results and improved. “They kept saying that there passed, all the funds collected independent, the study claims on human rights and growing of both youth and a shift of the Tracy Rathbun, who gradu- was going to be ‘real food’ and by the Department of Motor that their political views usually up in households where they are emphasis from religion to spiri- ated with her bachelor’s de- ‘fresh food’ and all this stuff,” Vehicles would be forwarded to side with the Democrat party. taught to be proud of who they tuality. gree in sociology in May 2012 said Rathbun. “But you walk the La. Chapter of the Juvenile They want the government to are and were encouraged to ex- “It is a common sociologi- and will be graduating with in there and it’s Taco Bell and Diabetes Research Foundation, be more activist, and support plore who they are, there is the cal fact that young people tend her master’s degree in ap- MOOYAH, which is kind of a or its successor organization to causes such as the legalization of propensity to extend this to oth- to be less religious than their el- plied sociology this May, has step up, but not really. It’s just improve the lives of all people gay marriage, marijuana legisla- ers.” ders; however, as they get into a unique sense of taste, but not a fancier Burger King. They affected by Type 1 Diabetes. tion and immigration. The low marriage rate their 40s and 50s, people tend by choice. were promising all of this real “I feel like there are enough About two-thirds of millenni- amongst millennials has alarmed to get more involved in religion Rathbun was diagnosed food, and then you walk into organizations in place to where als identify themselves as unreli- some older people, since earlier and spirituality,” said Burley. with celiac disease a little over the union and it’s not.” we wouldn’t have to focus on gious and only a quarter of them generations married in their ear- “Also, many people are less at- a year ago, forcing her to avoid On the first floor of the that perspective,” said Derrick are married, a great contrast to ly to mid-twenties. Burley ex- tracted to organized religion and all foods containing gluten. new Student Union, students Faucheux, junior sports manage- previous generations who tended plained that the lack of married are increasingly involved in less “It’s pretty common, but a have the option of choosing ment major, describing how the to marry in their early twenties. millennials has a lot to do with traditionally western forms of lot of people don’t know that between four fast food res- license plates are not needed to David Burley, assistant pro- the terrible state of the economy religion like Buddhism. Simply, they have it until they start taurants: MOOYAH, Panda help fund causes raising money fessor of sociology and criminal as well as a cultural shift. spirituality is different from re- taking gluten out of their diet,” Express, Taco Bell and Chick- for research. justice, believes that these stud- “More people than ever be- ligion.” said Rathbun. “I had really se- Fil-A. Other proposals stipulate ies and generalizations about fore are going to college and in The Pew Studies research vere symptoms, so mine was The new union’s second that the money collected be millennials do not hold much an economy where many people was conducted this February. kind of obvious once I took floor is occupied by The Mane weight, specifically the idea that are struggling, even if they do Over 1800 young adults were gluten out of my diet.” see LICENSE pg. 7 most are entirely left wing. go to college, you have people interviewed. With the expansion of the see GLUTEN FREE pg. 10
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BY MEGAN FERRANDO the restaurants that participate, One previous theme was Staff Reporter it’s a way of showing their “Knight in Shining Armor,” but appreciation,” said Horgan. as Horgan points out “that took Many restaurants will con- “They provide everything free resources away from what the tribute the best of their cuisine of charge to us. So it’s a way of purpose of it was. You know for an elegant night of food, showing how important South- spending on all those resourc- drink and opportunity to win eastern is to their businesses es. We just decided to brand auction items. Chefs Evening and a way of giving back.” it as Chefs Evening and step is and has been one of South- Many of the participating away from all the decorations eastern’s largest fundraisers restaurants, including Café and make it a more elegant af- with this year’s goal being Nola, Chocolate Vine, Don’s fair.” $100,000 according to Lynn Seafood, Trey Yuen, Benedicts, Besides the main event, Horgan, director of individual, Jacmel Inn and more, are part- tickets for the President’s Toast corporate and founder rela- nering with local farms to add located at the President’s house tions. a fresh taste to Chefs Evening. can be purchased. Jacmel The Lion’s Roar / Christopher Martin Treats provided by Yum Yum Bakery received “Best Dessert” in the Taster’s Choice awards during the 2013 fundraiser. The event will be held “We’re doing a farm to table will be the featured restaurant The Taster’s Choice Awards are divided into three categories including Best Main Dish, Best Accompanying Dish and Best March 23 in the new Student theme. That’s become kind of alongside the featured chef, Dessert, which are voted on by attendees. Union Ballroom from 5:30-8 a hot thing where farms grow Doyle Orlando. This pre-party p.m. Cuisines, drinks, wine organic foods and sell their event will have appetizers, Other auction items include Chefs Evening and a South- include La Capitol Federal tastings and more will line the goods to high end restaurants,” wine and more. two 2014 CMA Awards tick- eastern wine glass for $125. Credit Union, First Guaranty walls for guests to enjoy. said Horgan. “This year we The President’s Toast will ets plus lodging and breakfast Guests can also purchase the Bank, Whitney Bank, Energy, Attendance usually ranges have farms partnering with res- occur from 4-5 p.m. before the donated by Blue Tree Market- Chefs Evening Patron Table Holly and Smith Architects, from 550 to 600 people. The taurants to provide their dish. main event at 5:30 p.m. ing, a four day shopping trip to which includes eight tickets to Investor Bank, North Oaks crowd consists mainly of alum- So we’re not just featuring the Those who only buy a ticket New York at the Plaza donated Chefs Evening reserved table, Health System, Northshore ni, friends of the university and restaurant but the farm.” to Chefs Evening will have by Blue Tree Marketing and eight tickets to President’s Broadcasting, The Daily Star community members. Much Although this year does con- another opportunity to toast at much more. Toast, eight wine glasses and and Lamar Outdoor Advertis- of the proceeds from these at- tain the farm to table idea, Hor- the president’s house through Interested guests can pur- their name listed in program ing. tendees will go towards schol- gan explained how the commit- one of the many auction items. chase an individual ticket to for $1, 250. The Chefs Evening “It’s going to be a little bit arships for students. tee is no longer choosing real According to Horgan one live Chefs Evening for $75, a ticket reserved table includes eight unique this year,” said Horgan. “Our students drive the themes, which requires a lot auction will be a wine tasting to Chefs Evening plus a South- tickets to Chefs Evening with a “It’s a little bit different than economy in this region, so for of decoration but are instead hosted by Dr. Crain with appe- eastern wine glass for $85 or a reserved table for $650. we’ve done in the past.” sticking to an elegant look. tizers Crain will also prepare. ticket to the President’s Toast, Sponsors for Chefs Evening Annual convocation to recognize student achievement BY MELANIE MANN the students, faculty and staff Student Publications, Stu- said McHodgkins. “Their ac- Staff Reporter involved in DSA programs dent Engagement, Disability tions and scholastic talents and departments,” said Jim Services, Multicultural/Inter- were all taken into account. The maintenance of an aca- McHodgkins, assistant vice national Student Affairs and The award recipients rose demic institution requires the president for Student Affairs. Campus Activities Board. above their peers as role mod- hard work of hundreds of em- “It is a celebration of what Various departments will els for our students.” ployees, from the janitors who is the best of our students by be giving out awards, includ- Other awards include Out- clean the halls to the president recognizing them for their ac- ing scholarships, to worthy standing Freshman Male and of the university. complishments. It also allows recipients. The evening will Female, Most Outstanding The Division for Student us to thank the recipients for conclude with the announce- International Student, Student Affairs will host its annual their service to the university ment of the DSA Outstanding Organizations Award of Ex- convocation on Wednesday, community.” Man and Woman of the Year cellence and Greek Man and April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Stu- The departments included award winners. Last year’s Woman of the Year. dent Union Ballroom to award in the DSA are: Vice President winners were Hunter Robin- “The DSA Convocation al- faculty, staff and students who for Student Affairs, Assistant son and Shawndreka Gatlin, lows us to show off what our have gone above and beyond Vice President for Student Af- chosen for their dedication to students have accomplished to meet the needs of the South- fairs, Career Services, Recre- the university. while at the same time recog- The Lion’s Roar / John Binder eastern community. ational Sports and Wellness, “Last year’s recipients were nizing them for their accom- Shawndreka Gatlin and Hunter Robinson were presented with the DSA Man “The purpose of the DSA University Police, University chosen for their service and plishments in front of their and Woman of the Year awards at the 2013 Convocation. Candidates are nomi- Convocation is to recognize Counseling Center, Shuttle dedication to making South- families, friends and peers,” nated by student leaders and advisors for leadership and contributions to the outstanding achievements of Services, Student Conduct, eastern a better place for all,” said McHodgkins. university.
Organizational News is due on the Friday before ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS publication by 10 a.m., with a limit of 150 words. e Biology in the Big Event. If you have any non-perishable food items to the er position for birth. e baby members to celebrate. We are also and 7:00 p.m. Walk-ins are wel- BGSO Graduate Stu- questions, comments or con- meeting tomorrow night at 6 p.m. should now be about 2.5 pounds proud to announce that one of come, but if you would like to dent Organization (BGSO) will be cerns, direct them to nscsselu@ in Fayard Hall, room 232. Di- and 16 inches long. In addition, members, Kelli Gatti, has been schedule your donation time in hosting its annual Super Speaker gmail.com. rect any questions, comments or the baby now blinks, coughs, hic- selected to serve as a 2014-2015 advance please email Gene Prege- Event on Friday, March 28 at concerns to southeasternprssa@ cups and takes practice breaths. Educational Leadership Consul- ant at [email protected]. Our 11:30 a.m. in the Student Union LAT Fun Run is gmail.com. We’re social; connect Also, the baby’s sleep now in- tant for Alpha Omicron Pi Inter- goal is 50 donations. Please come eater. Our invited speaker will LAT this Friday. It’s go- with us @selu_prssa on Instagram cludes the REM phase. national Fraternity. out and support Emma. be Dr. Gerald “Jerry” P. Jaax. He ing to be a lot of fun with a DJ, and Twitter and/or on Facebook will be giving a seminar presen- dancing, prizes, paint ghts and at www.facebook.com/southeast- We’re excited e brothers of The Ladies tation entitled “Bioterrorism and a 1-mile run/walk/pogo stick/ ernprssa. For more information ΑΟΠ for our new ΔΤΔ Delta Tau Delta ΘΦΑ of Theta Phi infectious disease: an ‘emerging’ whatever-gets-you-around-the- on PRSSA visit www.prssa.org. members who will be learning are sponsoring a replacement Alpha are excited for various problem?” is event is open to track. We hope to see you there. more about our chapter through blood drive on behalf of two year events coming up in the fol- the public and is free of charge. Register in advance to get a T- StandOUT, the LGBT Rose Buddies this week. A group old Emma Romsky. Emma has lowing weeks. There was a We encourage any and all stu- shirt, glow equipment and free SO student organization of girls will be bringing stu ed been diagnosed with a cancerous social with the gentlemen of dents to attend this presentation. give-a-ways. Tickets are online at and gay-straight alliance, will panda bears to the children at the tumor of the muscles which are at- Delta Tau Delta last Thurs- www.lionsagainsttrafficking.org be hosting a dance. It will be a local hospital as part of our phi- tached to her bones and is sched- day, as well as the Big Event It’s not too late to for $30. e run is going to be 1920s themed prom for everyone lanthropy. We’re breaking out our uled for a stem cell transplant as on Saturday. Big-Little week CAC register for the on North Oaks Park at 7:00 p.m., to join. e date is set on April 3 hats and gloves for our “Derby” soon as possible. e blood drive is this upcoming week, as well Southeastern Gleaux Run. Join us bring all the glow or led you can from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and you themed crush party this urs- will take place at the omason as Family Day, where we will in achieving our mission to cel- handle. are required to have your student day. AOII’s Founders Day is this Health Center, 1200 In rmary be celebrating our sisterhood ebrate, remember and ght back. ID on hand. Tickets will be sold Sunday, and we can’t wait to get Drive, on Monday, March 24, with a crawfish boil. We honor those who survived T h e at entrance at the location of the together with some of our alumni 2014, between the hours of 2:00 their battle, remember those NAACP South- ballroom on the third oor of the we’ve lost and ght with those eastern chapter of NAACP will new Student Union. Semi-formal who are currently su ering from be hosting auditions for their an- attire preferred. For more infor- cancer. All proceeds from the nual Spring Talent Show. Audi- mation please contact: standout. run will bene t the Hammond tions will be Wednesday, March [email protected] Relay for Life and be donated to 19 and ursday, March 20 from the American Cancer Society for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Pennington is week South- continued research. Registration Activity Center. For information SFL eastern Students for TANIGIPAHOA can be complete online at active. on auditions please call 985-981- Life will be discussing the topic com; search SE Gleaux Run. For 2982 or email selunaacp6899@ of euthanasia. Students for Life PARISH more information on the event or gmail.com. meets every Tuesday from 5 to 6 registration, contact Ashlie Ming p.m. in Fayard Hall Room 214. at 504-219-2283. a n k y o u For additional information, join Visit PRSSA to everyone the Southeastern Students for Life tangitourism.com Congratulations who participated in the BIG Event Facebook group. Baby fact of the for full calendar FCA to the basketball and Special Olympics events. week: At 28 weeks of pregnancy, of events! teams for completing their sea- Don’t forget to bring canned and the baby is getting into the prop- sons. We would like to wish all graduating seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors. Join us in the Kinesiology Gym on Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
Don’t forget NSCS about our meeting tomorrow, March 19 at 5 p.m. in Fayard Hall, room 205. 1.800.542.7520 e next meeting will be on April www.tangitourism.com 2 and our nal meeting will be on May 7 at 5:30 p.m. Adopt a Street will follow each meeting. ank you to everyone who participated T HE L ION ’ S R OAR O PINIONS M ARCH 18, 2014 P AGE 3 Speak Global politics pops college bubble Why did you choose Out your major?
ERICA COLLINS Senior Music BY CLAIRE SALINAS Staff Reporter “Because music has changed my life so much, I’d love Look on the bottom of your to make a career out of shoe. Where was it made? Not in changing other people’s lives America? That’s what I thought. with it.” We are living in a global econ- omy and can no longer say that what happens in other nations doesn’t affect us. We import a JENNIFER CLESI large chunk of our products from Senior other nations and have trade Communication agreements that we must keep in- tact to keep our economy running “I chose my major because I smoothly. wanted to get paid to write. Case in point, the initial con- the Ukraine because the peninsu- tions are underway, but the rest of ing on in the world. Who knows, I was very interested in the sequences that could result from la of Crimea, which was given to the world is unhappy with the you might find it interesting and media as the fourth branch of the situation between Russia and them as a gift by premier Nikita situation since the repercussions end up reading more than you an- government, the checks and the Ukraine would have minimal Khrushchev to mark the 300th could affect the global market. ticipated. balances, over the other three direct effects on the United States, anniversary of Ukraine’s inclu- Staying updated on the situ- I subscribe to email news ag- branches.” but according to newrepublic. sion in the Russian Empire back ation in the Ukraine as well as gregate theSkimm. It summarizes com, would drive up oil prices in the 1950’s, has revolted and with other global issues will not the major news events going on around the world. ousted its president, who was a only help you to have informed around the world, speaks in a KEVIN BOKUN I admit that keeping up with big fan of Russia. With the old conversations, but also make conversational tone and is deliv- Sophomore politics is not the easiest thing to president gone, Russia felt the daily decisions that could keep ered to my inbox every morning. Biology do. You have to wade through a need to protect its economic and you ahead of any global repercus- Taking these small steps can lot of information both online and personal interests. Since most of sions you might experience as a give you the information you “My major is microbiology on television. Global politics can the population of Crimea is Rus- result of these situations. need to form your own views in a because I wanted to see be even more of a challenge, but sian, Russia proceeded to invade We are all busy college stu- world that caters to people’s short what’s in the water.” things that are important are not the peninsula. When Crimea dents, but keeping up with both attention spans and tells them always easy. asked the rest of the world for local and global politics can be as what to think because most peo- If you haven’t kept up with the help, Russia defended itself by easy as sacrificing five minutes ple seem to feel like they don’t situation in the Ukraine, here’s saying they were simply perform- of your Facebook time to read a have time to stop and get the facts the run down: there’s a crisis in ing military exercises. Negotia- news aggregate about what’s go- straight for themselves.
MIRANDA COE Freshman Nursing Don’t let ignorance harm workers with disabilities
“I chose pediatric nursing because I love children, and I hope that it will benefit my family one day in the future.”
VIVEK BASNET Sophomore Political science BY OLIVIA MORENO Staff Reporter
“I chose political science According to the National Alli- because I like studying how ance on Mental Illness, one in four economic policies and politi- adults experience mental illness cal polices affect individual each year. With this being such a life and international life.” common issue, it’s surprising that mental illness is still heavily stig- matized by the general public. I myself have experienced AMAIRI CORDOVA workplace discrimination and Sophomore negative backlash for being some- Mechnical engineering one who lives with a mental dis- order. Some people, namely those “I chose mechanical engineer- unaffected by the harms done by The stigmas surrounding men- what it’s like to be in the work- tive benefits to disclosing one’s ing because I want to go into them, think stigmas or stereotypes tal illness do not simply amount force as someone with a mental own mental disability. NAMI the automotive field and help are not a big deal and that some up to “hurt feelings.” Greater disability, I know it is all too true. states, “The most significant ben- people with disabilities.” people are being too sensitive or ramifications can incur as a result In fact, when working at a retail efits to consider in making the “politically correct” about issues of undiagnosed cases such as un- store, I had a discussion about my decision to disclose a psychiatric concerning mental health. Mental employment, which eventually mental disability with a higher- disability include eligibility for illnesses are as real as any other ill- manifests into homelessness or in level employee, who asked why protection against discrimination ness. Just because they cannot be worse cases, death, due to lack of I hadn’t mentioned it before. I ex- under antidiscrimination legisla- ANDREW COWAN physically seen, doesn’t make it treatment. plained that I didn’t want to give tion; access to workplace accom- Freshman any less real for the person dealing According to an article pub- a bad first impression because of modations such as flexible hours, Psychology with them. lished by Medscape and written the shocking reaction people have advocacy and support from a third Stigmas about mental disorders by Heather Stuart, “Surveys of about mental illnesses, in my case, party such as a job coach; access “I chose psychology because are harmful because they erase the U.S. employers show that half of a learning disability. I asked her to employment as a peer counselor I am very fascinated with the pervasive reality and treatability them are reluctant to hire someone what her honest thoughts would in the mental health system and a human mind. I just want to of mental illnesses of all kinds. with past psychiatric history or have been had I told her from the host of psychological benefits learn more about myself, and This can keep people from seek- currently undergoing treatment for beginning about my mental dis- such as increased self-esteem and through myself, more about ing out help, which results in fail- depression, and approximately 70 ability, and she replied that she reduced stress associated with on- others.” ure to diagnose the illness. Failure percent are reluctant to hire some- would have thought I was bluffing going concealment.” of diagnosis can have a domino one currently taking antipsychotic to use the disability as an excuse. When I spoke about my mental effect and lead to much greater medication.” She even said they would not have illness and educated people about problems. People may ostracize These unfortunate findings are considered letting me transfer to it, the pressure of hiding it and fear RICKY BARKSDALE them from society, which can lead within direct contradiction of the their store. of judgment was gone. I was able Sophomore to situations such as work-place Americans with Disabilities Act, Revealing your mental dis- to perform better at my job. When Social Work discrimination, or employers may which is supposed to protect peo- ability could reduce your employ- there is a stable and understand- simply refuse to hire the person in ple with physical and mental dis- ability, longevity in the company ing environment for people with “In social work, I believe I the first place. Studies conducted abilities. However, many people or even endanger advancement in mental disabilities, the benefits are can be both an advocate and by NAMI conclude, “Adults liv- with mental disabilities have been the career field, since many people great for both parties. However, a professional doing some- ing with serious mental illness die in involuntary unemployment for who admit to having mental ill- this can only be accomplished if thing that effectively changes on average 25 years earlier than some time now. These findings ness are not considered for higher- we all work together to eradicate our society and culture.” other Americans, largely due to may have seemed unbelievable to level positions. negative attitudes toward mental treatable medical conditions.” me before, but after experiencing Conversely, there can be posi- illness.
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Ad- ing regular semesters and monthly during the www.lionsroarnews.com understands that the submission will be edited. ditional copies may be purchased for 50 cents summer semester. www.selu.edu/lionsroar P AGE 4 M ARCH 18, 2014 A RTS & E NTERTAINMENT T HE L ION ’ S R OAR Choreographer devotes dance to soldier boyfriend BY CLAIRE SALINAS only to leave again. Clem- missing void in their college The three pieces that will be Staff Reporter ent surprised her unsuspecting experience through the group. showcased at the 2014 Ameri- boyfriend with the performance “I’m a part of the Dance can College Dance Festival Though relationships can of a piece she choreographed Performance Project because I were performed at the concert. often become strenuous when based on their experiences. felt like something was missing The pieces chosen were “There one’s partner enlists in the mili- “My inspiration behind the while in college. I’ve studied Will be An Answer” and “Re- tary, one student uses dance piece was the fact that my boy- dance since I was two and when sponse,” choreographed by to express her devotion to her friend is in the Army. He was I was a freshman at Southeast- Costa and “Mom,” choreo- military boyfriend. actually almost deployed once, ern I quit because I didn’t have graphed by Fall 2013 graduate The Dance Performance but that was before we were time for it,” said Stephanie Crystal Schayot. Project concert theme was “We together. There’s a chance he Amerson, a sophomore family Numerous dance styles Are the Dances” and included might still get deployed at a consumer science major. “I dis- were showcased at the concert the works of nine student chore- later time because he actually covered the program through through the different choreog- ographers and dance professor wants to serve his country,” friends, and it’s made a college raphers’ pieces. Skip Costa. This year’s spring said Clement of her piece “De- a better experience. That feel- “The different styles con- concert was held on Wednes- votions to A Soldier.” ing of missing something isn’t tribute a lot of diversity to day, March 6 in Vonnie Borden “He currently travels all over there anymore because I have the show. It displays differ- Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Multiple the U.S. working on Blackhawk my dance family.” ent choreographers’ experi- themes and dance styles were helicopters so I will have to go The entrance fee for the ences and feelings portrayed showcased at the concert this five, sometimes seven, weeks performance went up to $5 per through dance,” said Amerson. year. without getting to see him de- person as opposed to past year “It shows that every person or One choreographer chose pending on where he is located. costs of $2 due to the dance de- choreographer is different and to center her piece on a real That gets extremely hard, espe- partment’s need to raise funds can express themselves without life struggle she faces. Christa cially when I have those days for their trip to the American judgment.” Clement and her boyfriend, where I just need him, and he College Dance Festival. The Those interested in getting Brandon Sevin, often have to can’t be there.” festival will be held this year involved in the dance depart- The Lion’s Roar / Claire Salinas go through the full range of Not only have the dancers at the University of Arkansas at ment can search LEONet and Christa Clement, student choreographer, titled her piece “Devotion to A Sol- emotions that come with sepa- been able to express their emo- Little Rock where Southeastern enroll during registration for dier.” The dance performance expressed the struggle of emotions, such as hap- ration. Since her boyfriend is in tions through their pieces, but will be performing three works the Summer and Fall 2014 piness, anger and acceptance, military couples face. the Army he often comes home some have been able to fill a at the festival. dance classes to be offered. NASAD evaluates student designs in annual exhibition BY TAWANDA CUMMINGS assignments from all of our cours- “Sometimes, people post Staff Reporter es and departments. So that’s what something there whenever they this show is about,” said Dale meet someone else and [the vid- Judges from the National As- Newkirk, the director of CAG and eo] is a visual interpretation of sociation of Schools of Art and an associate sculpture professor. those missed connection ads,” Design came to campus to evalu- “It’s a little different than our usu- said Smith. ate the varied styles of art student al student shows. They don’t have With a lot more work than usu- numerous design pieces. as much work as this one. Typi- al to look at, it is easy to be over- The Contemporary Art Gal- cally, students submit their work, whelmed. Artwork ranges from lery hosts the Visual Art and De- and a juror comes and picks the brightly colored to dark tones and sign Student Exhibition every ones he wants to show. So this is a art made of everyday objects like semester, but this particular show much more ambitious show, way shoes, cups, plates and newspaper is part of the art department’s ac- more projects. There are probably clippings. There are videos, still- creditation process, which hap- 500 things in here. They represent life paintings, photographs of real pens every five years when a team several examples of all the differ- people and sculptures made out of from NASAD comes. Painting, ent assignments in our classes.” wood and plaster. sculpture, ceramics, drawing, new Many mediums of art are rep- “I have mixed emotions on all media animation, print making, resented. One of the featured art- of it. It’s fantastic,” said sopho- graphic design, 2D and 3D de- ists is Kyle Smith, a new media more sculpture major Jordan sign all are represented, coming and animation graduating senior. Hartney. “Each picture has a dif- together under one roof. Chosen His digital animation, made us- ferent emotion to it. I have no students ranged from freshmen to ing After Effects and Photoshop, words.” recent alumni. The opening recep- is a video called “Misconnec- The Exhibition will be open tion was held on Thursday, March tions.” He was inspired to create until April 10. Works will not only The Lion’s Roar / Tawanda Cummings 13 in the CAG. the piece as he looked through be displayed in the CAG, but also Jordan Hartney, a sophomore sculpture major, analyzes a wall of photography prints at the spring student exhibition. “They want to see work from the missed connections section of other visual arts buildings, includ- Also displayed in the Contemporary Art Gallery are paintings, sculptures, ceramics, drawings, new media animations, print all of our classes, all of the majors’ Craigslist. ing Clark Hall. makings, graphic designs, 2D and 3D designs by students in the visual art and design department. Authors share wisdom at Literary Festival through HRAC BY MELANIE MANN never met. It is the second of his inspiring others with her story as a I told one of my friends who’s an man played a humorous song “It’s always beneficial to get Staff Reporter novels to be published, both of his mother and professional. English professor about taking about the easiest way to make the input of knowledgeable peo- novels laced together with a com- “As a busy mom and former 12 years and being rejected, and money as an author titled “Ban ple, and I think this is going to end Two dozen Southeastern in- mon thematic thread. physical therapist in a business he said ‘That’s nothing. My best My Book” in which he asked the up to be a very big success,” said structors, Hammond residents and “While both of my novels have setting, I found that my writing story took 15 years.’ So be willing audience to burn his books at the Davey Brooks, a Southeastern respected professionals came to- dark thematic elements, I would connected deeply with women to wait and just work on trying to local courtyard. alumni and Hammond resident. “I gether to discuss murder, sex, neu- describe them as being ultimately also out there in the workplace, write better and do better work.” Attendees had consistently would encourage people to come roticism and other fictional themes about maintaining hope in the face or even in the home, raising chil- At the end of his lecture, Sher- positive feedback for the festival. out and help it grow.” in the first Literary Festival hosted of despair,” said Armand. dren,” said Barzenick. “I knew by the Hammond Regional Arts Many forms of writing and that there was a story to be told. Center. publishing mediums were dis- The truth of motherhood, although The Literary Festival was held cussed. Donna Gay Anderson, for- the story is funny, resonates with W A C I T B in various locations on Saturday, mer director of the Columbia The- people, I think, because it’s not all March 15. Sessions were held atre, discussed her creative process fun and delightful all the time.” H A T I from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and featured in the ongoing development of her For those motivated by senti- 24 local authors who provided first play, “High and Mighty,” in mental rather than financial goals, their insights and experiences in her lecture titled “From Page to Barzenick recommends self-pub- W T A I Y the literary world. Stage.” Rebecca Hensley, sociol- lishing. Southeastern instructor and ogy professor, discussed the mak- “If you have a story in your E C novelist David Armand, along ings of her successful feminist mind, and you have a voice, you with novelist Katie Wainwright, blog, “In Your Face Women,” in should be heard,” said Barzenick. gave a lecture at the beginning of the session “Sisters Are Doing It “I believe that everybody has a the day entitled “The Art of the for Themselves!” From poetry story to tell, and I would highly Novel.” to journaling, literary enthusiasts recommend self-publishing to get “Being an author is a way for sought insight from every angle. your message out there.” Consider the me to communicate with a lot of Those in attendance were Though Sherman has had some people with whom I would oth- given advice for pursuing their success as an author published tra- Master’s Degree in Hospitality erwise have no contact,” said Ar- careers as authors. Local author ditionally, he warns that the indus- and Tourism Management mand. “It’s really a blessing to be Brenna Barzenick, along with try is “fraught with danger.” For able to have an audience of folks Southeastern librarian and author many seeking publication, it takes at theUniversity of New Orleans who want to listen to what I have Dayne Sherman, discussed the years to get their foot in the door. to say.” pros and cons of self-publishing “Be willing to work hard, be Armand’s novel “Harlow” was and traditional publishing. Bar- willing to edit, edit, edit and fail listed alongside Stephen King’s zenick is a self-published author. better,” said Sherman, giving ad- book “Doctor Sleep” as one of the Though she spent more money vice to aspiring authors. “Basi- top 10 novels of 2013. “Harlow” than she made by self-publishing, cally, be willing to accept rejec- told the tale of a young man’s Barzenick views her experience as tion. I had been trying to get one F , search for his father, whom he had a success. She fulfilled her goal of story published for 12 years, and The Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism :
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Lester E. Kabaco School Of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration unohrt.com T HE L ION ’ S R OAR A RTS & E NTERTAINMENT M ARCH 18, 2014 P AGE 5 Student voices capture judges’ attention BY ALLISON CRADY This semester’s competition and second place for Male and Staff Reporter was held Saturday, March 8 at Female, Music Theatre over 21 the University of Louisiana in years of age, Category 19. She The voices of five South- Lafayette. expressed her excitement in re- eastern music students captured “Southeastern students ben- ceiving both awards. the attention of judges for the efit from the exposure to pro- “I am very excited and hon- world’s largest professional as- fessionals from across the state, ored to have placed in both cate- sociation of teachers of singing. region and nation,” said Rush- gories,” said Temple. “NATS is The National Association for ing. “These awards are first and the largest professional associa- the Teachers of Singing com- foremost a reflection of the stu- tion of teachers of singing in the petition encompasses vocalists dents rank among their peers in world and supports the growth at both high school and college the classical vocal arts.” and enrichment of its members levels with divisions for appro- Founded in 1944, NATS on all aspects of singing and the priate age groups and years of mission is to encourage the teaching of singing. This means study. NATS provides an op- highest standards and education a lot to me because I feel like portunity for students who have of vocal art. Competing vocal- my hard work has finally paid taken voice lessons to showcase ists have the opportunity to win off.” their musical talents. These vo- certificates as well as monetary As for future musical pur- cal students placed in the top awards. suits, Temple plans to pursue a three of their categories for the The conference is designed master’s degree in vocal perfor- spring 2014 NATS state-wide as a learning experience with mance. competition: Ben Vollentine, each performer receiving com- Dupre, a senior, has studied Courtesy of Public Information Alyssa Hernandez, Kristina ments from judges after the first voice for 12 semesters. She has Several voice majors at Southeastern Louisiana University earned honors at the recent conference of the Louisiana chap- Temple, Stephen Dale and Kim- round of performances. competed in three regional and ter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing held at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette March 8. Pictured, berly Dupre. “These comments allow us one state NATS competitions, from left, are Kristina Temple of Amite, rst place, Senior Women and second place, Music Theatre over 21 Years of Age; “These awards are not given to realize how well we are doing though she was unable to make Kimberly Dupre of Luling, rst place, Advanced Women; Alyssa Hernandez of Metairie; third place, Junior Women; and out just because someone has a and what technique we need to it to the finals. Due to her past Benjamin Vollentine of Covington, rst place, Sophomore Men. Not shown is Stephen Dale of Covington, rst place, nice voice,” said Steven Rush- work on. It is a great way to get experiences with the NATS Music Theatre over 21 Years of Age. ing, voice professor. “They are feedback from different profes- competitions, Dupre was reluc- awarded to those who display sors other than the ones here at tant to participate this semester. my craft as I prepare to gradu- and Dale placed first in Male against students of the same a level of artistry that takes in- Southeastern,” said Hernandez, “Since I am graduating in ate.” and Female, Music Theatre over length of vocal training and credible discipline and hours of who won third place in Junior May, making this past NATS Dupre earned first place in 21 years of age. age,” stated Ratliff in a South- practice and study. Indeed they Women. “I am proud to repre- competition my last one as an Advanced Women. She recently Joy Ratliff, associate profes- eastern press release. “They deserve it.” sent Southeastern in any aspect. undergrad, I decided to try one auditioned to attend the Masters sor of voice, along with Rush- performed beautifully under NATS is established on the I wish more students would re- more time, and I’m glad I did,” vocal program at James Madi- ing, attended the conference the stress of competition. These national, regional, state and lo- alize the amazing and talented said Dupre. “I placed first in my son University in Harrisonburg, with the students. She expressed talented students represented cal chapter levels and is held musicians they attend school category against many women Va. where she hopes to partici- her pride in the vocalists’ per- Southeastern very well.” every semester. The regional with.” who sang extremely difficult so- pate in European study abroad formance. Visit NATS website at nats. NATS competition is held each Temple, a senior, placed in prano operatic arias and sound- opportunities. “Our students showed con- org for more information on op- fall, while the states NATS both categories she entered: ed fabulous doing so. It gives Vollentine placed first in siderable expertise and poise in portunities for vocal competi- competition is held each spring. first place for Senior Women, me a little more confidence in Sophomore Men, Category 6 a very competitive atmosphere tions. Impaired Faculties rocks and rolls in support of ne arts BY MEGAN SIMON enriched the 70s and 80s, but ovation and demands for an en- Staff Reporter you did not have to be a part core from the audience. of this generation to recognize “It was outstanding; you There is a new band on the songs. The band played play music to entertain people campus and they only play one legendary songs such as “Rock and make them happy,” said kinds of music: rock ‘n’ roll. At ‘n’ Roll All Night” by Kiss and Wood. “If they’re happy and least that is what guitarist Joe “Life in the Fast Lane” by The entertained then we’ve done Burns said before he and the Eagles. our job.” band played under the lights “Most of it [the music] is The band was not only play- of the Columbia Theatre stage because it’s our kind of genera- ing to entertain Thursday night. Thursday night, March 13. tion. Most of us came up listen- They were also raising money A dean of college, a depart- ing to the rock of the late 70s, for the facility housing them, ment head and three professors early 80s. That’s what we kind the Columbia. They explained formed a band called “Impaired of gravitated towards,” said that they wanted to contribute Faculties,” with Burns on gui- Wood, a professor of health ed- more to the arts and thought the tar and vocals, Ralph Wood ucation. “We have some other theatre was a good cause. on drums, Randy Settoon on stuff that is current, but you “They were outstanding.” base and vocals, Bill Robison play what you came up with.” said Roy Blackwood, director on guitar and vocals and Dan Attendees response to the of Columbia Theatre. “I have McCarthy on keyboard and vo- band demonstrated the eve- to protect the product that is cals. nings success. 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But if you vember 21) Creating a fuss is not energy during rst Columbia Theatre ings, the last men standing. do it, you'll gain a better perspec- usually your style. But that does- performance of 70s and 80s music. Then, we actually realized we tive of what you need to do to n't mean you should tolerate an ill- Impaired Faculties (far right) per- play well together.” achieve your goals. Be open to mannered attitude. Speak up for formed as a group for the rst time The night was filled with the new ideas. yourself, and you'll earn the re- in Columbia Theatre. classic rock music that once TAURUS (April 20 to May spect of others. 20) There are still some problems SAGITTARIUS (November OOTROPICS ENERAL EALTH you might have to deal with before 22 to December 21) You might N , G H , moving on to your next project. It's have a few loose ends to tie up be- SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS, DETOX a good idea to accept help from fore you can stamp your project as AND MORE!!! Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm 200 Hewitt Rd. 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Sponsored By P AGE 6 M ARCH 18, 2014 S PORTS T HE L ION ’ S R OAR Tennis adds two SLC wins at home MIXED RESULTS BY JAY LOVE season and remained undefeated Staff Reporter in conference play. Two more players from the Southeastern earned a pair of Southeastern squad secured wins Southland Conference wins last against UCA. Sophomore Nastya Saturday in matches against Uni- Tokareva defeated Kelsey Wil- versity of Central Arkansas and liams in a closely contested match Oral Roberts University. South- while senior Valya Rusakova eastern earned a 4-2 victory in earned a win to settle a rivalry with their first match over UCA. Later UCA’s Kristina Horsikyan. on Saturday night, in competition “This match was a sort of re- originally set for Sunday morning, venge for me,” said Rusakova. the Lady Lions earned a 6-0 vic- “Last year I lost to this girl in three tory against ORU. Both contests sets, and this year when I won the were held at the Southeastern Ten- first set, and lost the second, I told nis Complex. myself that I won’t leave the court After a weather delay of ap- until I win.” proximately four hours, Southeast- The day was not over follow- ern began its contest against UCA. ing the victory over UCA. South- The Lions fared well against their eastern’s match against ORU was conference opponents, earning moved from Sunday morning to victories in the top four courts. Saturday night due to weather and Sophomore Reginka Nychy- travel concerns. This meant a sec- tailova was able to win in straight ond match for some players. sets, defeating UCA’s Cassidy “It is always hard to play two Crawford, 6-1, 6-2. Southeastern matches in the same day. It was grabbed another win on straight tougher yesterday [Saturday] be- sets following sophomore Renee cause playing a doubleheader was Villarreal’s victory over Simona unexpected. However, we did our Horsikyan, 6-2, 6-2. best to adapt and get in the court “I was out of focus especially and do what we were supposed to because I don’t like to start with do,” said Villarreal, who played singles, but as I began playing I multiple matches Saturday. Adapt- told myself that I couldn’t do any- ing is exactly what the Lions had thing about it. I concentrated on to do as they swept ORU 6-0 to what I had to do,” said Villarreal. advance to 4-1 in conference play. This worked for Villarreal, as Southeastern’s next game will she won both of her matches Sat- be against Rutgers on Tuesday, urday to improve to 8-1 on the March 18 at 2 p.m. Lady Lions defeat Sam Houston in home series
The Lion’s Roar / Christopher Martin Junior in elder Kevin Carr ducks a ball high and on the side while up to bat against Ole Miss. Carr, a transfer from Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona, joined the Lions at the beginning of the 2014 season. Lions come back a er loss against Ole Miss STAFF REPORTS would get a hit or two, but overall Gremillion had no luck pitching seeing key performances from I think we pitched a great game,” against the Rebels. Klotz allowed sophomore pitchers Tate Scio- The Lions were unable to come said Riser. his first runs of the season in the neaux and Jameson Fisher. Lion out on top against the Ole Miss Going into the bottom of the ninth inning, which allowed Ole bats were hot all game, but it was Rebels in a back-and-forth game, fourth inning, the Rebels took a Miss to bring four runners home. the seventh inning when freshman losing 8-3 this past Wednesday at three-run lead and seemed to be This weekend the Lions be- infielder Kennon Menard came the Pat. This was the second time running away with the game. The gan Southland Conference play running home after a hit by James- the Lions faced the No.12-ranked Lions were able to answer back against Lamar with a home field on Fisher that the Lions completed Ole Miss in two days. The Rebels with an impressive inning that saw advantage, which helped them win the final score for a win. earned the win Tuesday night as them score two runs and bring the the series, 2-1. Head coach Matt In game two, the Lions held well 2-1. down the lead to one. Riser opened up SLC play strong control of the match from the The Lion’s Roar / Tamara Alexander Sophomore Kyle Cedotal start- After a scoreless sixth inning, with a pair of wins on March 15. mound. Junior Kyle Keller pitched Freshman catcher Lacey Fitz swings on a pitch during Sunday’s game against ed off the game pitching for the it seemed as if the Lions would Despite bad weather, the Lions for the Lions with sophomore the Bearkats. Lions. Opposite of him was Evan be able to take the upset victory. won the first game, 4-2 and then pitcher Mason Klotz stepping in Anderson for the Ole Miss Reb- This feeling would be over soon. won the second game, 7-6. for a few innings, but the Cardi- BY TAMARA ALEXANDER hurt us a little bit.” els. Five different players took the The seventh inning saw a turn of In game one, the Lions held the nals’ bats were hot during the sixth Staff Reporter Langlois expressed how a few mound for Southeastern while the momentum in favor of Ole Miss. lead for all nine innings. Starting inning, scoring three runs. For mistakes can cause a defeat, so the Rebels sent out six different pitch- After three hits, the Rebels were off with a score of 3-1 by the third three innings straight, neither team The Lady Lions softball team Lady Lions need to stay on their ers before all was said and done. able take the lead on a run from inning, each team only scored one scored or saw bases, but the Lions ended their series against Sam toes and not make any errors. Even “We had our times in the game Austin Bousfield. The Lions were more run, bringing the final score made a comeback during the fifth Houston State Lady Bearkats in though there were a few mistakes, to where they’d punch, we’d unable to follow up with a score to 4-2. The Lions (11-8, 2-1 SLC) inning with three runs, sealing defeat, but won the series overall. they also showed strengths to chal- punch,” said sophomore pitcher at bottom of the seventh and went rotated pitchers during the match, their series win. The Lady Lions won both lenge the Bearkats. Mason Klotz. “We did a good job into the eighth inning hoping for games in a double header on “There is no doubt our pitching of punching back as a team. They an answer. Thursday, March 15, but suffered and our hitting has been fine,” said just had the last punch.” There would be no more runs a 9-6 loss on Sunday, March 16, Langlois. “We went out there and Head Coach Matt Riser was for the Lions. The final two in- leaving them 7-8 overall and 3-3 scored six runs.” impressed with the pitching. nings only saw them put up one in the Southland Conference. Sather felt like their strengths “There were times where they hit. Relief pitchers Klotz and John Sophomore outfielder Katie were shown throughout the game. Lacour reached on a single. Then “I think we still fought to the junior middle infielder Vanessa end,” said Sather. “We started out Eng put a pair of runners on af- great and strong, even though we ter a Bearkat error. Sophomore got behind at the end, but we still designated player Amber Sather fought to the last minute.” followed with a single to score Langlois shared the team’s Lacour and put the Lady Lions on room for improvement and strate- the board. gies for tomorrow’s game. Junior third baseman Megan “We are going to get back out Moore followed Sather’s hit with because it is a short week,” said a double into the left center field Langlois. “We are off on Monday’s gap to plate Eng. One out later, practice and one day on Tuesday’s. Sather scored on a single to center We will work at the plate, have our by senior second baseman, Megan pitchers throw a little bit and try McCollum. Fritz followed with a to work some more people in the three-run home run hitting over the game. We have to get some experi- left field fence. ence for the other kids.” According to Head Coach Pete Sather expressed what they Langlois, there were a few errors would have to do for Wednesday’s that caused the defeat for Sunday’s game. game. “We are going to come out here “Today we kind of crumbled and put it to them, and get better under pressure, and we made a for the rest of conference.” couple of freshman mistakes be- The Lady Lions will be back hind the plate and out at short,” at North Oak park to play Arkan- said Langlois. “When a big game sas Pine Bluff for a double header is on the line like that you can’t starting at 3 p.m. For more infor- play like a freshman, you have to mation visit lionsports.net. play like a veteran and that is what T HE L ION ’ S R OAR S PORTS M ARCH 18, 2014 P AGE 7 Basketball falls to Nicholls in rst round of SLC tournament BY TAJA MORGAN overall insight for the 2013-2014 with nine points. During the final Staff Reporter basketball season. minutes, the Lions could never “When you don’t end up in close the score gap. The Lions basketball team the championship game it’s al- While the Lions did suffer traveled to Katy, Texas on ways a little disappointing. We a loss, Yarbrough found some Wednesday, March 12 to com- had some good seniors who tried strengths and weaknesses were pete against Nicholls State in the and battled their way to help us,” shown on Wednesday night. first round of the 2014 Southland said Yarbrough. “We had some “Although we got down a Conference Tournament. The good memories on the court and couple times, we fought back and game took place in the Merrell we had a lot of close games that we had a good focus and energy,” Center. The Lions lost their posi- we certainly wish we could have said Yarbrough. “We missed on tion in the tournament with a final back.” some easy shots and catastrophic score of 64-71. While putting up an effort to turnovers which gave the guys on During the season and leading lead the board during the first the other end some lay-ups, but up to the tournament, the Lions half, both teams were tied with 35 we didn’t quite finish and execute always showcased strength, de- points at halftime. During the sec- like we needed and in the future termination and dedication. Even ond half, both teams took small for next season, we plan to do when suffering a loss to Missouri leads. With 14:43 left to play, those things.” during the opening of the sea- both teams were tied up once Overall, Lions shot with a son, the Lions ended with a win again. Colonels took the lead with 39.6 (21-of-53) percentage from against Lamar to finalize their a score of 46-43. Deficit was cut the floor, 30 (6-of-20) percent- 2014 basketball schedule. to one by the Lions and a lay-up age from the three-point range Head Coach Jim Yarbrough by senior forward Antonnio Ben- and made 66.7 (16-of-24) percent led his team with a strong mind- ton, which brought the score to of free throws. There were three set that they have what it takes to 52-51 with only 5:33 remaining. seniors to lead with double-figure lead them to Katy. Although they On an 8-0 run, due to turnovers scorings. Guard Dre Evans led suffered some obstacles, he gave and a technical foul Colonels lead with 15 points, guard Jeffery Ri- card with 11 points and Benton added 10 points. The Lions ended the season with 12 wins and 18 losses. Ev- ans finished the season off fourth- best, single-season three point shooting with a .443 percent- age and Benton placed ninth in school’s history with 66 blocked shots, which put him in the school’s history. Yarbrough believes his team will get off to a good start for the next season. “We’re still getting use to each other, so hopefully we can learn a lot from the season, put four vet- erans back next season and make The Lion’s Roar / Christopher Martin another good run at it.” Guard Je rey Ricard (left) goes up for a lay-up as Devonte Upson (right) focuses on catching a rebound. The Lions lost their position in the tournament with a nal score of 64-71.
LICENSE PLATES organization to be used solely to special prestige license plate been made. continued from pg. 1 promote the interests of persons have all money collected by the “If an organization goes with Down Syndrome and their department forwarded to the through the proper channels and used solely for the purpose of families through advocacy and Lung Cancer Alliance or its suc- it is not obscene then it is okay raising awareness. The “Down public awareness. cessor organization to solely be [to pass these bills],” said Jacob Syndrome Awareness” special “The ones to raise awareness used for the support of programs Currier, senior history major. prestige license plate would re- are worth it, but if not, then no,” established and administered by All 13 proposals have al- quire that money collected by said Connie Adams, a freshman the Lung Cancer Alliance in ready been considered by the The Lion’s Roar / Christopher Martin the department be forwarded to pre-veterinarian major. Louisiana. No clear distinction Louisiana House Committee of Gaurd Dre Evans walks down the court in preparation for the next play. Evans the Down Syndrome Associa- Some of the bills like that of how the money will be used Transportation, Highways and led the game, scoring 15 points. tion of Acadian, or its successor of the “Lung Cancer Alliance” for the support of programs has Public Works. P AGE 8 M ARCH 18, 2014 N EWS T HE L ION ’ S R OAR CAB searching for 2014 Southeastern Star
BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT friendly competition is healthy Larche, and Jonathan Koeppel Staff Reporter in the student body. It was a will be playing guitar/singing. bonding experience with my Katherine Wall, Dana Arthur, On Wednesday, March 19, fellow students.” and Luliia Alyeksyeyeva will the Campus Activities Board Last year one of the perform- be singing/piano. Tyron’E will be hosting their 11th annual ers, Katherine Wall, a sopho- Hawkins will be dancing, Tom Southeastern Star competition. more majoring in English, went Carter will be doing imperson- Southeastern Star competi- to see one of her friends per- ations, and Bridget Gary will tion began 11 years ago and form. be doing a musical. All partici- was originally modeled after “I look forward to putting on pants are current Southeastern the television show “American a dress and hitting the stage for students. Idol” which is held exclusively a little under three minutes of “It’s a great way to spend a for singers. A few years ago, the rock ‘n’ roll, fame and bliss, and night for free live performanc- title changed to accommodate seeing other people from school es,” said Stickley. “Since it’s all other performers, and the new do the same,” said Wall. Southeastern students, no mat- title is modeled after the TV The event will have 15 per- ter who wins, the school wins. show “America’s Got Talent.” formers, and the top three per- Support the arts, maybe see “It was changed to get more formers will earn a stipend. your friends on stage and share people involved,” said Todd First place will receive a $500 this with the rest of the students The Lion’s Roar / Jalina Fourcade McElroy, coordinator of the stipend, second place will re- here.” After three competitions, the third Campus Activities Board. ceive a $250 stipend and third McElroy encourages “ev- time was a charm for senior major, The Southeastern Star com- place will receive a $100 sti- eryone to come out and see the Jeremy Lloyd who won with a vocal petition was not always held in pend. talent Southeastern Louisiana selection of You Lift Me Up by. (Above) Pottle Auditorium, but has been Even though the event has a University has to offer and [to] (Left) Bourgeois, a freshman music moved there in order to support stipend, Wall said her main rea- have a good time.” major, performs an instrumental an audience that has overcrowd- son for entering the competition “I loved hearing people being medley including “Amazing Grace” us- ed past locations. is, “Why not?” so supportive – and it wasn’t all ing a guitar and a bass drum. “Everyone shows up to sup- Past winners include Ben just groups of friends cheering port their favorite [performer],” Black and Jeremy Lloyd. for their buddy,” said Stickley. says McElroy. Lloyd, the 2013 Southeastern’s “It was genuine cheers for great “Last year’s performance Star Performance winner, is set talent. The show was amazing.” was awesome,” said Sarah to give a performance at this To fi nd out about future Stickley, fi rst year psychology year’s competition. events that the Campus Activi- graduate student. “There was The contestants this year in- ties Board has to offer or to fi nd a lot of great talent, and I was clude: Kristina Temple, Bonnie out when next year’s Southeast- certainly entertained. I also felt Lavigne, Randy Harris, Brent ern Star is having auditions, a wonderful camaraderie even if Goodrich, Nicholas Smith, and check out the Campus Activi- I was rooting for my friend to Isaac Chatman who will be sing- ties Facebook page at facebook. win over everyone else. I think ing. Provence Hatfi eld, Taylor com/CABSLU. Students encouraged by faculty to NAACP to showcase student talent
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BY CLAIRE SALINAS school chose to end the French Lawmaker seeks to add another round of drugs Staff Reporter program. I definitely think that it was worth a pursuit. Those to the illegal list during the legislative session Three fired French teachers professors’ lives were changed tragynine, commonly known are fighting back after they filed because of the university’s de- BY CLAIRE SALINAS as Kratom, is one of the alka- a lawsuit against the university, cision to cancel the French pro- Staff Reporter loids found in the leaves of the asking that they be reinstated as gram, not to mention the stu- With a wider crackdown tree Mitragyna speciosa. tenured professors. dents enrolled in it.” on substances across the state It has also been associated Margaret Marshall, Evelyn Soliska Cheramie, a sec- comes more legislation by with being used as an opium Bornier and Katherine Kolb, ond year student in the French lawmakers that would add substitute. were fired by the administration Master’s program at University a few legal drugs to a list of As found by Scientific and given a year to complete of Louisiana at Lafayette, and schedule 1 illegal drugs. American Magazine, one their contracts in June 2010. a former student protester at Representative Kevin Pear- 43-year-old used it to wean The three professors filed suit Southeastern, said the university son, who represents parts of St. himself off of his addiction to against university’s administra- has since suffered with the elim- Tammany Parish in the Loui- Dilaudid, which he had been tion and the University of Loui- ination of the French program. siana State House, has filed self-medicating with and had siana System and while Kolb’s “I feel that the lawsuit was legislation that would add Mi- consequently become addicted case was dismissed, Marshall worth pursuing because these tragynine, 7-Hydroxymitragy- to. When he eventually decid- and Bornier are pursuing their The Lion’s Roar / File Photo teachers fought their hardest for nine and Mitragynine pseu- ed to quit Kramtom, the only lawsuits in a trial that began on Drs. Margaret Marshall and Evelyne Bornier march with students at the Wear their careers and the thing they doindoxy to that list. side effect he experienced was March 12. Black to Bring French Back protest in November 2010. love: teaching French,” said Ch- Ralph Wood, professor in a bloody nose. Judge William Morvant of eramie. “I feel second language the kinesiology and health Sophomore political sci- the 19th Judicial District Court learning is of vital importance studies department, explained ence major, Aaron Johnson, in Baton Rouge dismissed to the education of everyone, that these substances are opi- said the drug should be made Kolb’s case when he determined and Southeastern has suffered ate agonists, which means they illegal because it has been that she had retired before actu- a major loss by eliminating the have opiate-like effects but are proven to be addictive. ally being fired by the univer- French program.” not in the opiate family. “I think adding this drug sity. One of the reasons the ad- Wood said that before the [Kramtom] to schedule 1 will When the students in the ministration gave for terminat- drugs are made illegal by law- be beneficial to students. Its French program found out ing the department was that makers, evidence should be addictive factor is one that about the impending termina- there were not enough people presented to determine that should be taken into account,” tion of the program, many ral- completing and graduating from the drugs are dangerous to the said Johnson. “If people’s so- lied together to organize a day the program. overall population of the state. lution is to break one addiction of protest and held a jazz funeral However, Berry said the “As we try to decide wheth- with another, that will only for the program during which number of students enrolled in er a substance should be a lead to negative results. In this students marched around the the French department equaled schedule 1 drug we should case the government should Katrina-Rita Fountain while that of the Spanish department look for the following: do we find a way to wean people off members of the university band and the programs could’ve eas- have empirical evidence re- addictive drugs such as co- played jazz music. ily been combined. lated to toxicity and mortality, caine without becoming ad- One of the students that “French is a protected lan- are there documented cases of dicted to another such as Kra- helped lead the protests was The Lion’s Roar / File Photo guage in the state of Louisiana physical harm due to the drug tom.” Kyle Berry, a former French lan- Dr. Katherine Kolb gives a lecture during Fanfare 2009. The three former and any action which prevents and are there cases where the Wood said the drugs do guage and education major, who French professors have led suit against the university. the teaching or dissemination of drug has caused death,” said have the potential to be harm- said that the process of firing the was forced to resort to odd jobs tation was had with the French the French language is against Wood. “Once a drug is sched- ful to students, even though teachers was humiliating. like gardening to stay afloat. It department and Kolb claims that the law,” said Berry. “I hope uled as schedule 1, we can there is not much research to “I was forced to watch my was infuriating to me to see her she was never officially notified that justice is served not only for no longer conduct scientific determine this. professors have their careers come to class having cuts and about the end of the program. my professors and fellow class- research on the drug in con- “Due to lack of scien- dragged through the mud, and rashes, exhausted from work- Another student protester, se- mates, but for all professors that trolled setting, rather we are tific study, we don’t know their tenures revoked. To add ing other paltry jobs when the nior communication major, Zac were placed under the umbrella left to in most cases to only what the effects are, what is insult to injury one French pro- university that she trusted failed Mauer, said the teachers should of fear. What occurred with the look at the aftermath of the use a recreational dose versus a fessor, who had a doctorate in her and all of the students in the have never been fired to begin French program at Southeastern of the drug, and this tends to toxic dose and what the long- her field, was forced to accept French program as well.” with because they were tenured Louisiana University was an as- slow down our understanding term effects are,” said Wood. a lower graduate student teach- According to Kolb, an in- faculty. sault on all university and higher of how a drug effects people.” “When there is a lack of evi- ing position from the university stitution cannot terminate or “I think that they are right in education programs.” According to Erowid, an dence my advice is to err on with lower pay and with her ti- reduce a program without first suing the university to be hon- None of the professors could online library containing in- the side of caution and assume tle removed in order to pay her having a full consultation with est. These professors were ten- be reached due to the fact that formation about psychoactive bills,” said Berry. “This wasn’t its students, faculty and the de- ured professors who shouldn’t the trial is in progress. drugs, plants and drugs, Mi- enough for her however, and she partment head. No such consul- have been fired because the see DRUGS pg. 10 P AGE 10 M ARCH 18, 2014 N EWS T HE L ION ’ S R OAR CSE helps students AROUND THE STATE MAN CLAIMS 6-MONTH-OLD POWERBALL PRIZE reach academic success BATON ROUGE, La. — found the winner. A $40,000 Powerball prize has The winning ticket was pur- BY MARIA GODDARD Aid for that Matter”. been claimed, less than two chased at Circle K on Howard Staff Reporter “The idea behind Academic weeks before its March 20 re- Avenue in New Orleans. It Wellness Week came about demption deadline. matched four white-ball num- The Southeastern Center for through a collaboration between The Louisiana Lottery Cor- bers and the red Powerball num- Student Excellence sponsored the Center for Student Excel- poration says a 41-year-old ber to win $10,000. The player Academic Wellness Week to lence and University Housing,” New Orleans man Monday re- added the $1 Power Play op- help students get back on track said Mindy Notariano, senior ac- deemed the ticket for the Sept. tion, which increased the prize towards academic success. ademic advisor at the Center for 21 drawing. His name was not to $40,000. The Academic Wellness Fair Student Excellence. “I met with released. Lottery winners have 180 and workshops were held on Kay Maurin, Director of Univer- Lottery offi cials say the days to claim their prize. Un- Tuesday, March 11 and Thurs- sity Housing, and Amanda Rob- The Lion’s Roar / Maria Goddard winner’s friend told him about claimed prizes are put into a Emily Moïse, who works with the University Counseling Center as a mental day, March 13 in the Grand Ball- bins, assistant director of Resi- a large prize set to expire, so fund to be used on later payouts. health counselor, helps student Grant Awa in the “Positively Powerful – Think- room of the new Student Union. dential Life, early in the semester he checked his old tickets and Story by the Associated Press There were representatives from to discuss a strategy for helping ing Your Way to Success” workshop. The Center for Student Excel- students who were struggling at graduated from high school and more on psychological aspects of lence, University Housing, Fi- mid-terms and to help them get I’m used to being in a class for a self that can either impede or en- EDWARDS SAYS HE’S RUNNING FOR CONGRESS nancial Aid, University Coun- back on the right track.” long period of time and being re- courage academic success. One seling Center, Offi ce of Student “We realized that many stu- minded different things. It’s dif- of the things that I’ve done is put Engagement, Disability Services dents are not aware of the mul- ferent here and going to work on together a strength-based, posi- and Multicultural and Interna- titude of resources available on the weekends and being involved tive message for students that tional Affairs. this campus for free. We decided is really time-consuming and I hopefully will help them identify The free workshops were enti- that we wanted to offer a campus barely have time to study what their self schema, that’s their be- tled “Making Your Time Count,” resource fair that we termed Aca- I really need. It [the workshop] liefs about themselves, and really “Positively Powerful – Thinking demic Wellness Fair in line with helped me learn how to manage bring awareness to some of the Your Way to Success,” “Choos- the theme of the week,” said No- my time.” negative messages they send to ing a Major – It Doesn’t Have to tariano. Emily Moïse, mental health themselves.” Be Stressful” and “Don’t Lose Freshman nursing major, counselor at the University Coun- Moïse seeks to empower stu- Your TOPS…or Other Financial Ale’Ice Williams said, “I just seling Center said, “We focus dents and help them think more positively. Her hope is that stu- dents will improve in both their academic and personal life. The purpose of the workshop was to provide students with the AP Photo / Travis Spradling proper resources and services Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards, left, poses with wife Trina Scott Edwards, they need to achieve wellness in right, for photo, before speaking at the Baton Rouge Press Club, Monday, March all aspects of their lives. 17, 2014, in Baton Rouge, La., announcing that he would join the race to repre- “It’s to help students to under- sent the state’s Baton Rouge-based 6th District of the U.S. House of Representa- stand that all areas are important tives. Edwards served two terms as governor in the 1970s. He was re-elected in to take into consideration, not 1983 and made another comeback for a fourth term in 1991. just focusing on academics. If you’re having trouble emotional- ly, everything’s going to suffer. If you’re having trouble fi nancially, AROUND THE NATION things are going to suffer,” said Notariano. SPACE STATION MOVES AWAY FROM SPACE JUNK For any student interested in CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. determined the debris would more information or resources, — The International Space Sta- have posed no threat. NASA contact Mindy Notariano with the tion had to sidestep a piece of says it preferred playing it safe. Center for Student Excellence at space junk. Mission Control says the mindy.notariano@southeastern. NASA said Monday the change in space station alti- The Lion’s Roar / Maria Goddard edu or the University Counseling space station had to dodge tude will not affect next week’s Brad Bergeron, Senior Advisor at the University Counseling Center, o ers student Shawna Lombardi academic advice in Center at [email protected]. the workshop “Making Your Time Count.” part of an old satellite. Sunday launch of a new three-man crew night’s fi ring of on-board thrust- from Kazakhstan. ers pushed the orbiting lab up a A SpaceX resupply mission half-mile. from Cape Canaveral, mean- Experts aren’t sure how big while, has been delayed until National campaign seeks to end use of R-word the junk is. It’s from a Russian the end of the month. The un- weather satellite launched in manned Falcon rocket was sup- BY MEGAN FERRANDO Daisy. Daisy is a human just like “Spread the Word to End the tard’ is hurtful and makes me feel Staff Reporter you and me, but too many people Word” spreads the idea that the [like] less of a person.” 1979. posed to blast off Sunday. AP use the R-word to degrade her R-word hurts because of its de- Southeastern’s Best Buddies After the maneuver, it was story by Marcia Dunn Many campaigns exist to fi ght because she has an intellectual rogatory nature. Stopping the use has been working with Special for the rights of marginalized disability,” said Marci Gaines, of this one word is a step closer Olympics Louisiana for years SCOTT, JAGGER’S GIRLFRIEND, FOUND HANGING groups of people. Sometimes college buddy director of Best to being more accepting of those to “Spread the Word to End the making these campaigns succeed Buddies. “Although the R-word with disabilities. Word.” The University of South takes a lot of work within the may be empty to you, it packs a “I implore you to think criti- Florida joined forces this year to government and other times these whole lot of hurt and pain to me cally about the implications of assist. On March 11, students efforts can become as simple as and many other people who have your word choices,” said Gaines. hosted an awareness table in the excluding one word from a soci- been blessed with special people “The R-word is so much more Student Activity Center. ety’s vocabulary. in their lives.” than just a word, it is a merchant Best Buddies consist of Stopping one hurtful word Gaines explained how the of derision, scorn and above all groups of students who join in has proven to be more diffi cult word “retarded” was used to la- exclusion. Instead, we should friendships and more with those than previously thought as many bel someone “stupid, dumb or if celebrate abilities, promote re- who have intellectual or develop- around the country joined the they were born with an intellec- spect and champion inclusion.” mental disabilities. “Spread the Word to End the tual disability” and is often used Gaines told how once Daisy To learn more about the groups Word” campaign, which promot- as a “form of hate speech.” explained to her that before she mission and how to get involved, ed the end to using the “R-word,” Best Buddies met to help was a part of Best Buddies she email selubestbuddies89@gmail. retarded. spread awareness of how the R- did not have the courage to stand com. For more information on “When I hear the word ‘re- word can affect some individuals up for herself. Gaines quotes “Spread the Word to End the File photo by Jon Furniss/Invision tard’, I think of my best friend, in hurtful ways. Daisy saying, “The word “re- Word,” visit r-word.org. This Oct. 18, 2012 le photo shows L’Wren Scott at the London Film Festival American Express Gala for “The Rolling Stones - Cross re Hurricane”, in London. DRUGS harm anyone, the government explosions, I do not believe the power for criminals and unau- Scott, a fashion designer, was found dead Monday, March 17, 2014, in Manhat- continued from pg. 1 should not regulate it. legality of possession or use of thorized organizations of the tan of a possible suicide. “If the drug were to be med- any drug should be regulated like.” the drug has the potential for ically certified, it should be by the government. Consump- The proposal will be de- abuse and physical harm.” made legal and use should be tion or possession could occur bated and decided upon in the Senior communication ma- left up to the discretion of the accidentally. However, the act Louisiana State Senate 2014 jor Carey Brooks said the pro- doctor and user,” said Brooks. of selling such items should Regular Legislative Session. cess of making Mitragynine “If the production process be regulated because non-gov- The Session has convened and should be taken into consider- does not harm an innocent by- ernment regulated substances final adjournment will be June ation, saying that if it does not stander, for example meth lab create vacuums of economic 2.
GLUTEN FREE another,” said Rathbun. “There normally be able to eat the didn’t want to give the school continued from pg. 1 really isn’t anything new and steamed vegetables from $7.58 for nothing.” fresh and delicious about the Panda Express. However, the Though Rathbun said that Dish, which is essentially a new union.” vegetables are cooked in the she would not have to utilize cafeteria-style restaurant for According to Rathbun, she same woks that have contained Campus Dining for much lon- university students with meal has three options of food choic- soy sauce and teriyaki sauce, ger, since she is graduating, plans. es on the new Student Union’s cross-contaminating that op- she said that other students In the old War Memorial first floor, including plain rice tion as well. should demand that alterna- Student Union, Rathbun said from Panda Express, a ham- Due to the lack of alter- tives be added. all she could eat were Sub- burger wrapped in lettuce from natives from the new union, “If they could just be more way salads and mashed po- MOOYAH and a pre-packaged Rathbun said she recently conscious about cross-con- tatoes from Popeyes. Even salad from Chick-Fil-A, which went to try the food that The tamination because it can get then, however, Rathbun said she described as “disgusting.” Mane Dish had to offer. As she tricky, I know that because she had to constantly worry Normally, french fries are walked in a couple hours after it’s a complicated thing,” said about cross-contamination that an option for gluten-free indi- noon, Rathbun said she re- Rathbun. “But if they would would cause her celiac disease viduals, but Rathbun said that ceived the leftover food from just have a separate fryer for to flare up. the french fries from Chik- lunch, which ended up being fries. Just some kind of way to Nonetheless, Rathbun said Fil-A and MOOYAH are fried a salad with few choices to separate fryers or woks.” the new Student Union is not with chicken and onion rings, choose from for toppings. A salad or baked potato all that different from the pre- which cross-contaminates “There wasn’t even ham, bar, according to Rathbun, are vious one. them. or certain lettuce, it was just simple solutions to a larger is- “They were promising all “Cross contamination is a pretty much what they had left sue that not only affects her, these really good things and major concern,” said Rathbun. over from lunch, but I just paid but other students on campus then it was like we got a sec- “I can have French fries, but $7.58 and there was nothing I with the same diet, whether by ond Chick-Fil-A, because we because of the fact that they could really eat,” said Rath- choice or for health reasons. really need another one on fry them with everything else, bun. “I kind of had no choice Food Service Director Mar- campus, and they just moved I can’t have them.” but to get the salad or to leave tin Balisteri did not respond to Taco Bell from one location to Also, Rathbun would without getting food, but I comment requests.