NOVEMBER 17, 2015 VOLUME 86, ISSUE 13 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 Paris returns to work with deance, determination and worry PARIS (AP)—After a the city. when 9/11 happened, and to Love. weekend of horror, Paris Parisians stopped by tell you the truth it did change Outside the Bataclan theater, returned to the routines of throughout the day to honor my life,” said Gary Berrios, a where 89 people died when the work week Monday with the dead, many vowing that student originally from New attackers gunned down young determination, defiance—and their city would remain its York. “It changed everyone’s concertgoers, a banner vowed: worry. incomparable self—the sensual, life. We don’t see the world the “Freedom is an indestructible Rush-hour subway trains tolerant, life-loving metropolis same way anymore.” monument.” were full, shops were open, of the world’s imagination. At the Place de la Republique There and outside the bars and office workers lined up for “I am afraid, but not enough in the heart of the city, a and restaurants where dozens sandwiches or ate lunch on cafe to stay at home, not moving,” monument to France stood more died, residents paused terraces. said Stephanie Cohen, a bank surrounded by flowers, candles to lay flowers, light candles But this is also now a city employee from suburban Paris. and notes. Handwritten cards had or simply stand quietly. Even dotted with makeshift shrines: “We have just to pray and say been left in French and English, as the bustle of everyday life AP Photo/Frank Augstein carpets of flowers and candles, we are going to live—more and Polish and Vietnamese—a reasserted itself, Paris was a city People look at the Ei el Tower illuminated in the French colors in honor of the photos of lost loved ones and more and more.” reminder that Paris is a city that of thousands of silent prayers victims of the attacks on Friday in Paris, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. France is urging handwritten notes near the spots Others worried that the the world has taken to its heart. —and, with emotions running its European partners to move swiftly to boost intelligence sharing, ght arms where gunmen and suicide attacks would change Paris “Love will conquer,” said close to the surface, hundreds of tracking and terror nancing, and strengthen border security in the wake of bombers killed 129 people forever. more than one sign—a vow, or the Paris attacks. enjoying a fall Friday evening in “I was there (in New York) maybe a wish, from the City of see PARIS pg. 8 Hammond Police Chief Rossano connects Plato to the modern world BY MEGAN SIMON world today. fired Editor in Chief The novel involved two main concepts that were brought into dialogue between Paulo and various BY HEATHER JEWELL Psychology professor Dr. Matt Rossano bridges characters. These concepts included the growth of Staff Reporter the gap between modern society and the ancient world radical secularism and religious fundamentalism and of Greece through the eyes of Plato, renamed in the the narrowing gap between the human and animal Last week, Hammond Police novel as Paulo, in “Seeking Perfection: A Dialogue mind. Department Chief, Roddy Devall, about the Mind, the Soul and What It Means to Be To highlight the first concept, the growth of radical was fired by recently elected Human.” secularism and religious fundamentalism, Rossano Hammond Mayor Pete Panepinto. Rossano incorporated key concepts and what wrote the philosopher king, known as Prince Dominic Devall was relieved of his duties philosopher Plato would think if he was in the world in the novel, as a radical secularist. for allegations when he ordered today. The novel is a narrative dialogue that begins “Secularism is the rejection of religion,” said the public information officer with Paulo, the character resembling Plato in modern Rossano. “Religion does not make up the fundamental Lieutenant Vince Giannobile to times, returning from Sicily on a boat after his failure fabric of society, doesn’t mean it’s bad or outlawed. release a statement about another to teach the philosopher king. It means in order for people of different ideas and officer’s arrest, going against the “I always wondered what Plato might have been faith to get along, when they interact socially, they department’s public information thinking on his last journey back from his terrible put those ideas and faith aside. It doesn’t necessarily policy. misadventure in Sicily when he was trying to train the say you can’t have religion, but a private-ness is The statement contained the philosopher king and what a disaster that was,” said involved.” information of when Officer Rossano. “That was just the starting point for it. I later Even though secularism allows the expression Jennifer Payne was arrested for mixed in my interests of comparative psychology, of religion without it being a dominating factor doctor shopping and prescription science and religion.” in society, radical secularism does not permit any drug fraud. Plato’s philosophies were mainly centered around religion to have any part in society. Doctor shopping is the practice idealism. He felt humans should strive to achieve Paulo challenges Prince Dominic’s ideas involving of visiting multiple physicians certain ideals in personal life, political life and society living by a rational code that completely Courtesy of Public Information to obtain multiple prescriptions the community. Rossano wanted to compare this eliminates any ideas of transcendence of religion or Dr. Matt Rossano recently published “Seeking Perfection: A Dialogue about the Mind, for otherwise illegal drugs. It is a philosophy of idealism to modern society, seeing the Soul and What It Means to Be Human.” The novel is a series of dialogues with the common practice of drug addicts what Plato would think about certain debates in the see PLATO pg. 8 character Paulo, who is Plato in modern time, about concepts of the modern world. and suppliers of drug addicts. Despite the arrest, the charges against Payne were dropped by the district attorney’s office, and she The Last Roar comes to campus for rst time returned to work in the Hammond Police Department. BY ELIZABETH BROWN scale this semester. In order to make the project feel more sponsors and charities as well as organize The Hammond Police Staff Reporter “Every semester in my leadership “real-world ready,” the students were all of the promotion required of such an Department is in the process class, students are required to do a ‘real- required to organize the entire event on their event. It’s been a challenge, but this is of looking for a new chief. The For the first time ever, a student-run world ready’ project,” said Settoon. “This own. the kind of ‘business chaos’ that I believe replacement does not necessarily event called “The Last Roar” will feature semester, there was an opportunity to bring “I’ve assigned students real-world students should get experience with before have to be a current member of the the music of Southeastern faculty member Hannah Kirby to town for a performance. projects before, but this is the first they graduate.” department. He or she could come band Impaired Faculties along with a The Impaired Faculties, who I’m a member major project I’ve done,” said Settoon. Settoon believes and hopes this kind from outside the department as performance from “The Voice” season eight of, and who just completed an album, were “Students have had to partner and manage of project can have a positive effect on well. contestant Hannah Kirby. also available.” relationships with venues, entertainers, students when it comes to facing real-world The University Police The event is scheduled to happen at situations. Department has had a long working Warehouse 140 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana “I believe it’s a confidence builder relationship with the Hammond on Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. as students discover that chaos can be department; members of both Tickets will be 12 dollars, but will be organized, if principles are applied, and forces can be seen at school events, discounted at 10 dollars if attendees present a successful outcome can be obtained,” such as football games. a student ID or donate a coat for Pat’s Coats said Settoon. “I hope students learn some “The University Police for Kids or a toy for Toys for Tots. Toys important skills from the experience, such as Department has a strong, must be new and not gift-wrapped and coats decision-making and communication. I also positive working relationship can be new or gently used. Attendees must hope to see strengthened partnerships with with the Hammond City Police be 18 years old or older. charities and businesses in the community.” Department,” said University What began as projects every semester in Courtesy of Dr. Randell Settoon One of the performers that will be Police Department Lieutenant Management and Business Administration Impaired Faculties band (left) and Hannah Kirby (right) will be performing out The Last Roar on present at the event is a band composed of Patrick Gipson. “We do not professor Randall Settoon’s Management Thursday, December 10 at Warehouse 140. expect changes in personnel at the 478 class turned into something more large see THE LAST ROAR pg. 8 Hammond City Police Department to alter this relationship.” Both departments are separate New device to o er an additional safety option from each other. The University Police Department falls under the BY WILLIAM SCHMIDT for women, men and children-in the city and the job of campus security, but it may help market for my little sister,” said Mansen. administration of the University Opinions Editor outdoors. [They] empower people to travel them in needed situations. “We couldn’t really find anything except while the Hammond Police and explore confidently.” “It [Robocopp] also amplifies campus pepper spray which doesn’t work most of Department looks to the city of A team has come together to create a Outside of wanting all people to feel security,” said co-founder of Robocopp Sam the time and can give the assailant more Hammond. new, lightweight non-violent device called safe, those of Robocopp strive to not give Mansen. “That is one use we have started weapons and a knife which I don’t want my Therefore, it is also unlikely the the Robocopp with intentions of ending the device a label that may construe the true to look at because campus security can’t sister using. There was nothing that made university’s own officers would be violent crime. meaning of what the device was created for be everywhere at the same time. How do too much since for personal safety. We got called off campus to make patrols The Robocopp is a social startup project or to promote the device for only one gender. you make their job a little easier? Well, if really into research of what works when you around the city, and students should from OaklandNorth. The Robocopp weighs “We don’t like to discriminate when it you give them a sound from a device that try to give yourself a chance to get out of a not expect to see fewer officers less than an ounce, is wearable, as loud as an comes to gender or anything like that with a student can carry, that really helps point bad situation and all the numbers pointed to around campus. ambulance when activated and is a sign to the product because that is something that them in the right direction. That has been alarms as the most likely to scare somebody According to Gipson, the others that you may need help. other people do,” said Turner. “They are one benefit, making campus security guard’s away and get them to leave you alone. That number of officers at the University “Our proposed uses are scaring off petty marketing the personal alarms as ‘rape jobs a lot easier.” has been the genesis of the project and this Police Department will not be theft and aggressive wildlife, and using alarms.’ We care about any kind of victim of Students may be able to help alert product.” changed. the noise as a signal for help,” said Public any kind of violence. We know the numbers campus security when needed, but the co- According to Mansen, the Robocopp “The University Police Relations Director of Robocopp Jill Turner. say that there are male victims of sexual founder of Robocopp was also thinking of project started over six months ago but Department is dedicated to the “Our mission is to make the world safe.” assault, rape, mugging and kidnap. It’s not family safety and alternatives to the average was not available for sale until August. safety and security of our campus According to robocopp.com, the just a female thing.” devices that are common to some. Robocopp is available on Amazon and to philosophy of those of Robocopp is that Another important aspect of the “We were looking at personal safety learn more about the device, visit robocopp. see HAMMOND pg. 8 they “care very much about personal safety Robocopp is not that it will take away from products that were available out in the com. Follow the Roar Weather Reminders Stay connected. Like us on Facebook, Thanksgiving break will be and follow us on Twitter and Instagram Tuesday Wednesday November 25-27. The next issue of the @lionsroarnews. H 78 L 57 H 63 L 49 Lion’s Roar will come out December 8. P AGE 2 N OVEMBER 17, 2015 C AMPUS L IFE T HE L ION ’ S R OAR Veterans recognized with National Roll Call

The Lion’s Roar / Megan McCormick The Lion’s Roar / Megan McCormick On November 11, students and faculty gathered in Friendship Circle to celebrate Veteran’s Day. The National Roll Call event included the names of fallen soldiers from OIF and OEF. Following the roll call was a moment of silence and a speech by Dr. William Robison.

BY MEGAN MCCORMICK which universities can sign their school up to Robison. an acquaintance,” said Dacosta. Campus Life Editor participate. I also had free food and a raffle for “My favorite part of the program was the Being a part of a military family has helped all Veterans at the office.” speech given by one of the history professors Dacosta to gain a better appreciation for those For the fourth year in a row, Southeastern The National Remembrance Day Roll Call here on campus,” said Dacosta. “He told us who have served the United States. was named a 2016 Military Friendly School by event was held in Friendship Circle. Students, one of his most memorable experiences at “These soldiers endure great impediments Victory Media, the publisher of “G.I. Jobs.” faculty and staff and veterans joined to honor Southeastern, and that was the story of a Marine to protect this country and those in it,” said To get this recognition, the campus must those who had fallen during the OIF/OEF. alumni. This Marine endured tremendous Dacosta. “These men and women choose to have excelled in such categories including Beginning the ceremony, Justin Albritton hardships as a result of his service but was give up their lives, time with their family and military support, graduation and employment from the music department played the National able to obtain his degree. Due to his PTSD, he friends, and a normal day-to-day routine for outcomes and career and job counseling Anthem. asked for a private graduation ceremony, which those dear to them and complete strangers. services. Following him was presentation of the the history professor attended. The professor And, in most cases, they endure just as many “It is important for us to be a military National Roll Call by Financial Aid director expressed how this event not only gave joy to obstacles on the battlefield as they do once friendly school and participate in events and veteran Charles Cambre. the Marine, but also to himself.” they return; whether from injury, trauma, etc. such as Veteran’s Day to honor all those who After listening to the roll call, everyone was Students, including Dacosta, walked away Their sacrifices allow each of us to enjoy and have sacrificed so much for us,” said Veteran asked to take a moment of silence. from the event with new insight not only experience the ‘American Dream.’” Services counselor Sophie Sciortino. History and political science professor Dr. regarding veterans but also in respect to The National Roll Call event was a success; In celebration of Veteran’s Day, Veteran William Robison also spoke at the event giving everyday life. however, Sciortino hopes to improve the event Services hosted the National Roll Call. Forty- those in attendance insight on what Veteran’s “This heartwarming story depicted how for next year. eight schools had participated in this year’s Day meant to him. we do not need a direct relation to someone “Next year we hope to have more activities Roll Call, and six were from Louisiana. Daughter of Navy veteran who served from in the military, such as a family member, to throughout the day in hopes of getting more of “I put together the National Roll Call event,” 1984 to 1997 and sophomore nursing major be thankful towards, but that we can still be the student body, faculty and staff involved,” said Sciortino. “This is a nationwide event in Amanda Dacosta enjoyed listening to Dr. touched by those whom we may know just as said Sciortino. Delta Sigma Theta hosts 10th annual toy drive

BY JADE NGO Toys from the Heart Toy Drive Jacques. “It is truly a blessing will be set up to deposit new Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho and Robert Early Head Start. The Staff Reporter from November 2 to December to be a blessing. Christmas is and unwrapped toys. Donation Sorority, Inc., Kappa Nu Chapter goal is to collect enough toys to 2. Southeastern students, more than receiving gifts and boxes can also be found inside of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, provide Christmas presents for During the Christmas season, faculty and staff, as well as, decorating the tree, but more the Pennington Student Activity Inc., Omicron Nu Chapter of 400 children this year. it is easy to get wrapped up in the Hammond community are so experiencing what it means Center, the Student Government Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Jacques believes people buying gifts, decorating trees invited to donate to this year’s to sacrifice and letting God’s Association office and the Inc., National Association for should donate to the toy drive and preparing for Christmas event. purpose prevail through the Student Union room 2307. the Advancement of Colored to make the world, or a child’s dinner. However, it is important Senior criminal justice major spirit of giving.” Jacques explained that toys People, Project P.U.L.L., Black world, a better place. to keep the people that do not and chairperson of the toy drive Monetary and toy donations are being evaluated for many Student Union, M.A.D.E. Men, “Students should donate toys have the means to provide for Chelsea Jacques believes it is may be delivered to the toy drive different aspects this year. SGA and the African American because, simply put, putting their families with these things important to give back to others table located in the west side of “We are collecting new and Alumni Association. a smile on a child’s face can in mind. during the holidays. the Student Union from 10:00 unwrapped toys,” said Jacques. Jacques explained that change the world; maybe not the The Nu Delta chapter of “I believe it is important to a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on November “The thorough sorting, checking this year Delta Sigma Theta whole world, but at least their Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, focus on the less fortunate during 16 to 19, 23 to 24, 30 and and distribution process requires is partnered with certain world,” said Jacques. Inc. is hosting the 10th annual the Christmas season,” said December 1 to 2. Donation boxes that we are able to clearly see organizations for the first time. the toys and evaluate them for “The only difference about gender and age appropriateness. this year’s toy drive compared No toy weapons of any kind, gift to previous years is that we have Roommate cards or food. Not even candy other campus organizations canes, will be accepted.” on board aside from the Greek Wanted Delta Sigma Theta is partnered organizations,” said Jacques. for New 2bd/2bath with various organizations The toys collected from the Organizational News is due on the for this event, including Eta toy drive will be donated to the Located o of Wardline Friday before publication by 10 a.m., Lambda Chapter of Zeta Phi children at Southeastern Head $450/month $450/deposit with a limit of 150 words. Beta Sorority, Inc., Pi Iota Start, Central Tangi Head Start Call 808-209-0914 money for UNICEF. As always, if you have any YC We hope that all students questions, please feel free to email us at psi.chi@ are studying hard as the end of the semester selu.edu. approaches. Stay strong. Also, Induction will take place on Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. in SAI Ever since chartering last spring, the Old Student Union Room 2202. At Induction, the Mu Rho Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota has been PSI CHI is planning to provide a sandwich tray growing and working hard to further establish and drinks. If you are interested in earning a point themselves. To continue this growth and success, by bringing something to supplement the basics, the Roses held an interest meeting on Monday, please email us with your name and what you are November 16th. The event was titled “Guess planning to contribute. Also, if you are planning Who? A Pottle Murder Mystery.” Those who on attending, you should have already emailed participated competed in teams to see if they could us and if not, please do so as soon as possible. solve the mystery of the Pottle Music Building. We hope everyone enjoyed our guest speakers at For further information or questions, email rachel. Monday’s meeting. Thank you to all who collected [email protected]. T HE L ION ’ S R OAR O PINIONS N OVEMBER 17, 2015 P AGE 3 Be yourself and don’t let society say who you are

for being stuck up and self-centered. That’s just Larshell Green not true. Makeup is only used to enhance the Staff beauty that is already there, and yes, everyone is Reporter beautiful. I know this sounds like a cheesy cliché, but true beauty is on the inside. It should matter how you feel about yourself the most. Being a good person, In math class, most of us often hear that there who has goals and who loves themself should is always more than one way to do a problem, always be a top priority. Someone’s always going because ultimately, you will get the same answer. to disagree with who you are as a person and the Although I hate math, I love logic. We were decisions that you have made. But, who died and all created for the same purpose, to contribute made them king or queen? Burlesque dancer and something to the world. Just like in math, life has model Dita Von Teese once said, “You could be many obstacles, strategies, formulas, setbacks and the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s multiple solutions. Throughout your entire life, still gonna be somebody who hates peaches.” one lesson should ring true: always be yourself. We all stereotype others. It is human nature for What does being yourself actually mean, people to see someone and judge them without one may ask? Today, social media, television any indication of who that person truly is. But and other common mediums infl uence youth, society’s standards are too high. It seems like in confi dence and self-esteem making them distant college, you not only have to be smart, but pretty. factors in the equation of life. Being constantly Girls can be tough and smart, but not so much, compared to supermodels, musicians and actors that it challenges the power of the male species. on social media and real life must be diffi cult. And there are a slew of girls here to be compared Not to mention, having to compete for “likes” and to. And popularity, forget about it. If you thought “friends” on sites. Personally, I’m a private person that climbing the social ladder in high school and prefer not to have social media accounts, but was diffi cult, in college you’d have better luck daily, I face the pressure of upholding a certain climbing Mount Everest. appearance in college. Ultimately, no amount of foundation, clothing, Before high school, I rarely wore makeup. or any other physical change will ever change who Around my 16th birthday, I will admit to scouring you are internally. People should change and grow, YouTube channels for fashion, hair and makeup that’s what life is for. But, the changes should be tips. My appearance changed and I felt better healthy and worthwhile. Be open minded about about myself. But, I don’t believe that it was solely people regardless of their sexuality, race, gender, based on makeup. I became a more outgoing appearance and background. No one has any right person. I joined more clubs and came out of my to change who you are but the person staring shell. back in the mirror at you. Polonius said it best in People who wear makeup are often criticized “Hamlet,” “To thine own self be true.” Always remember your Veterans SPEAK OUT glad. For me, this Veterans Tweeting, liking and sharing I can’t deny that a different Melissa Day felt more prominent than brings joy for a moment, but in holiday everyday is overkill. What small issue in life should Robertson Veterans Days of the past, and the end our posts get swept up The need to memorialize every Staff I believe that social media may in the next fl ood of information little thing may cause some not bother people? Reporter have something to do with it. shared in the days to come. We’re to share an obligatory post to The online outpouring of sharing more than ever, which show they are still in the loop Rodney Arceneaux support for our troops was can be great when awareness if they haven’t yet cast off all Senior, Engineering Technology As I write this during the stronger than usual across all needs to be spread, but maybe holidays in general. tail end of Veterans Day 2015, I of my social media newsfeeds, not so great when trying to leave Having said all that, I’m People care too much about what think about the markers spotted so much so that the hashtag a lasting impression in the ever grateful for the ability to throughout the day that reminded #VeteransDay remained in the changing digital landscape of participate in such large-scale other people think.  ey should live me to thank those who have top trending topics on Twitter the today. conversations on days like their lives and be themselves. served and are currently serving entire day. Around the internet, On top of this, thanks to social Veterans Day. With this surplus to protect our country. From posts ranged from personal media, it seems like there’s a new of information literally in Allie Lawrence the billboards around town, to thank you’s for family members, holiday to celebrate everyday. our hands, we can go beyond Senior, Art the Google Doodle of the day friends and acquaintances to Many of these holidays are simply acknowledging the as well as within the trending generic reposts shared from pale in signifi cance compared presence of the veterans among I hear a lot about petty girl drama. topics section on Twitter, it was another source. While reading to other federal holidays, but us by joining in the offl ine kind of hard to miss how special these stories and seeing they are celebrated nonetheless. initiatives gleaned from what People should move on because in of a day this was. My mom is a pictures of how different people November 18 is apparently Push was shared on that designated three hours, it won’t even matter. veteran, so seeing the collective celebrated was heart warming, Button Phone Day so mark your day. Just revisit the hashtag and effort to commemorate these it also made me wonder if all calendars. While I do enjoy you’re bound to fi nd some way Samuel Raspino women, men and even service that we do on and around this participating in obscure holiday to help out in real life. Freshman, Nursing animals nationwide made me holiday is truly enough. festivities every once in a while, Sexuality, what other people do Co ee and a ‘hello’ is all I need to smile behind closed doors is their business. Carey Brooks on opinions that I both agree with as well on Veterans Day and guess what I saw on Graduate Student, English William as disagree with. But my gosh, last week I my Facebook wall feed; I saw more posts, Schmidt learned that people care more about a cup opinions and arguments for or against a I think people worry too much about Opinions over actual issues that matter. Do I dare red cup than posts about Veterans Day. Editor bring up another social injustice issue, For most college students, the United trying to understand each other’s politics, how to act in certain situations States of America has been at war for a di erences from them. or even how to possibly enjoy life to the large portion of life. And though I don’t During my time of writing opinions fullest? support war, I do support the troops who Hannah Anderson for The Lion’s Roar, I have written If you are not aware of it, Starbucks are fi ghting. They are people just like me. Freshman, Business Administration opinions about social justice speakers recently had plain, red cups take over for Veterans should be remembered but after and how Louisiana has the highest rate the holiday season. Some people believed last week, it seems that society needs to Holding grudges against people.  ey of incarceration per capita in the entire that this was an attack on Christmas while change, “Remember the fallen soldier” to, world. I’ve written of gender neutrality, others were okay with the basic design. “Remember the fallen cup.” need to let it go. said personal beliefs as well as what I With having a variety of friends, I have The one thing that this whole red cup think should change and I know that many been able to see multiple sides of the thing with Starbucks reminded me is that times The Lion’s Roar has taken stances argument. as people, we need to get over the small Judah Fabre I saw Christians against it, still trying things. Let it go. There is a fi ne line on Freshman, Art to fi gure out how Christ and snowfl akes some issues, even with cups. I wouldn’t go hand in hand. I’ve seen Christians say want a child drinking from a cup that Relationship problems can be solved if that is not how Christians should be, good had porn on it. But, life is far too short job on defending yourselves on your core to worry about the little things. Focus on both people would operate as one and values. I’ve seen people not care about the big issues. Stop murder, rape, gang let go of their sel shness. the issue and my gosh have I seen the violence, social injustices and the list goes comedians have a fi eld day over the social on and on. But a cup, come on. And, I will Deven Jackson media frenzy of a red cup. say this, if you told me to not drink my Senior, Art Some may say that it should be talked coffee from Starbucks because it is in a about, I agree. No matter how little an red cup, I would look at you like you were People wonder what they could’ve opinion is, even if you are wrong, it is okay insane because I survive on coffee and it to talk about it. But what frustrated me most is a permanent tattoo for me and the rest done di erently. You can’t change it, about the issue is that I wrote this opinion of my life. you can only focus on the future.

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You’re for inhalant abuse, which her nephew going to help a lot of kids,’” said Stacie Charles Stroud died from. The movie Triche. “And because of that I knew he book trailer premiered Thursday, would want to continue that message, to November 12 at the Movie Tavern in share in order to save other kids lives.” BY HEATHER JEWELL Covington through a special red carpet According to Stacie Triche, she Sta Reporter event. constantly receives letters, emails and “It’s raising awareness to the huffi ng, messages from kids, parents and more R   which our nephew passed away from,” who explain they know someone who After watching countless said Carlyle Triche, husband of Stacie has huffed or that they huff themselves, Red Carpet events, admiring Triche. “It’s all little pieces, and little and are now no longer going to. Many the actresses’ dresses and pieces add to big pieces. We just hope who have reached Stacie Triche also checking out the actors in the awareness gets out there. We hope explain they were unaware one could their tuxes, I was incredibly social media takes off and they actually die from huffi ng. excited to attend the make the book trailer into a movie. We “Huffi ng was something I didn’t “Concealed Names” movie hope that the right people see it. With even know about,” said 2015 Miss book trailer last week with social media, anything is possible. Southeastern Emily Randon, who was my friend Megan Ferrando. With the Lord himself everything is in attendance for the premiere. “To see We foresaw that the night possible.” those statistics was so alarming and ahead would be fun in our Stacie Triche has been visiting many it defi nitely brought the issue to my long dresses and honestly, I schools to educate students about the attention so I’m really happy this fi lm fi rst went hoping to see Bo dangers of huffi ng. During the movie is going to bring attention to such a Duke. trailer premiere, Stacie Triche spoke huge issue.” After spending the on fi lm about her nephew’s story. This The fi lm itself was made without a afternoon running around, is one way she has used the series to budget. All those on and off set were looking for an appropriate educate others about huffi ng. helping on a primarily volunteer basis. dress and heels, I was ready The book itself was originally Director Eric Mac did the special to get the show on the road. written as a way to bring awareness effects himself and spent many hours Meeting the cast and crew of to bullying. The story centers around creating a vision to portray the book. the production was a joy, but an average adolescent, Charlie, who is “I read the book, looked at the cover, two days later, as I sit writing inspired by Triche’s nephew Charles. and you couldn’t tell anything by the this review, all I can think Charlie of the story is summoned by the cover [on] what the book is,” said Mac. The Lion’s Roar / Megan Ferrando about was the evident love supernatural world. He falls for a girl, “They say don’t judge a book by its Author Stacie Triche (middle) poses on the red carpet at the Covington Movie Tavern with the lead the author of the series, Stacie Aurora, and must choose between her cover because most people do. I wanted actors Macy Rivet (left), cast as Aurora, and Brennan Borison (right), cast as Charlie. Triche, felt for her nephew and fulfi lling his destiny. to try to give something different; where Hammond, including the Downtown police department showed up. They Charlie. “The original message was against people can actually get excited. There’s Development District, the Hammond had their emergency vehicles there on In March of this year, her bullying because I was bullied severely a lot of action. So if people see this, it’s Police Department, the Hammond set for us to fi lm.” Charlie died from a huffi ng in elementary,” said Stacie Triche. “I going to make them more interested.” Fire Department and more assisted in According to Stacie Trish, producers accident. Huffi ng is when wanted to show it’s not a war of fl esh The movie book trailer was fi lmed making this trailer possible. are already interested in the “Concealed individuals inhale a chemical and blood, it’s a supernatural warfare. in the Hammond area and featured “Mayor Pete Panepinto, he was Names” series, and were anticipating called difl uoroethane that So that’s why in the trailer you can see multiple Southeastern students and solely responsible for helping me get the release of the trailer. is in the computer cleaning the devil is literally fi ghting against Hammond residents, including senior streets closed,” said Stacie Triche. “His To view the movie book trailer, spray Dust-Off. these teenagers who have a mission management major Brennan Borison, wife, Don, I must have called her fi ve search “Concealed Names Trailer” on While in class one day, a from God.” who played the lead role of Charlie. times. She helped with street closure, YouTube. To learn more about the classmate of Charlie’s took The fi rst book of the series was The process of making the trailer she helped with permits, she helped books or Stacie Triche’s mission against the Dust-Off and inhaled it released in 2014. After the death of involved actor auditions, receiving with just anything I needed to close inhalant abuse, search for author Stacie as a joke after the teacher her nephew in March of 2015, Stacie permits for areas such as Cate Street down parking spots around the park. S. Triche on Facebook. left the room. Charlie then Triche recalled her nephew telling her Park and much more. Many in The fi re department showed up, the decided to go home and try it, not knowing it could be life threatening. Before he did it, he had told a friend it would Wind Symphony be the same as sucking the helium from a balloon. This tragedy was the catalyst that led Triche to performs famed use her “Concealed Names” series as a means to create awareness of inhalant abuse. The book itself tells the Disney selections story of how weeks before his nineteenth birthday, the BY ALEX BRAINARD main character, Charlie, is Staff Reporter forced to face the demonic forces that threaten his home Students, family members and children fi lled the seats of Pottle town. Around the same time, Auditorium in anticipation for the Wind Symphony’s fi rst concert based he is also fi ercely drawn to a solely on Disney music. girl named Aurora. The book Southeastern’s Wind Symphony held “The Magical Music of also features strong religious Walt Disney” at the Pottle Music Building Auditorium on Saturday, values, mirroring Triche’s November 14 at 2:00 p.m. Famous pieces that were played included own strong faith in God. Her selections from “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “Pirates of the characters often turn towards Caribbean,” “Tangled,” “The Lion King,” “Frozen” and “Tarzan.” Him in times of duress. “It’s the fi rst time we put together an entire concert of Disney music,” As someone who has also said conductor Glen J. Hemberger. “All of our students love Disney suffered from the death of music, and there were some wonderful arrangements we got ahold of. a family member, my heart We thought we would try it, and it was incredibly successful.” went out to Triche, and I was The concert itself was very interactive with some wind symphony in awe of her determination members dressed up as iconic Disney characters such as Jack Sparrow to persevere as well. It is hard from “Pirates of the Carribbean,” Princess Elsa from “Frozen,” Mickey when someone you love dies, Mouse and many others. During the performance, some characters but she proved strength in her interacted with the musicians and audience members. Musicians held ability to move forward and up props and entertained the audience throughout the concert. turn the event into something At the end of the show, everyone who dressed up had the chance to positive. leave the stage and socialize with those in attendance. When she began looking “The genie is my favorite Disney character,” said assistant band for cast and crew workers, director and jazz band director of Mandeville High School David it was announced that there Gambino. “It was fantastic to be the genie and to entertain kids. It was would be no pay for their nice to return to the stage after several years of being away.” work. Despite this, there was Audience members were really involved with this concert and it also an outpour of auditions and attracted a younger audience. people willing to work for the “I think we defi nitely got a much younger crowd this time,” said project. Bethany Wilhelm. “A lot of times at concerts it’s a mixed group, but we Of the volunteers, over defi nitely got a lot of kids involved this time which is awesome.” two dozen were Southeastern According to audience members, they had a fun experience and students, and they had enjoyed the pieces that were played. jobs as the leading roles, “It was a fun concert to go to,” said audience member Rick videographers and extras. Schatelain. “It kind of reminded you why you play music, to strictly The “Concealed Names” entertain. It was loose, not quite so tight. It was really fun to watch the team hopes the book’s kids enjoy the music and pretend to conduct.” trailer will catch the eye of a While they have prepared for weeks in advance for this performance, producer and be turned into a it was well worth the turnout. fi lm. At the premiere, multiple “I’m the biggest Disney fan,” said vocalist Tara Hymel. “I absolutely movie producers were in love Epcot and Illuminations. To conduct that piece was a dream come attendance and awards were true. We started preparing since the beginning of the semester in August. also given out. It’s a lot of hard work, but it paid off.” Though I have yet to read Some of the wind symphony members themselves had strong the book itself, the trailer expectations of how this performance would go. did catch my interest and I “I really expected everyone to act the way they did,” said alto am intrigued. I have every saxophonist Erica Reine. “Everyone was really excited and involved intention to read this book with the performance.” and truly hope someone else For more information about the Wind Symphony, visit the will be driven to do so as well. Southeastern website or the Southeastern Wind Symphony Facebook page. T HE L ION ’ S R OAR A RTS & E NTERTAINMENT N OVEMBER 17, 2015 P AGE 5 Alumnus’ ‘The Soldier’s Story’ to be performed

BY LARSHELL GREEN navy to pay for student loans, Staff Reporter giving him inspiration for “The Soldier’s Story.” Just in time for Veteran’s Mahady met the cast for Day, a local musician and “The Soldier’s Story” during a Southeastern alumnus is raising previous production of “Fiddler the curtain to recreate a tale of on the Roof”. Because he knew temptation, greed and integrity. the actors, dancers and directors “The Soldier’s Story” is were talented, no auditions by the Prodigal Players, a were required. Instead, the team Northshore based musical spent a year preparing for the theatre company, which is production, which included formed by drummer and Mahady speaking with a local producer Terrance Mahady, soldier in the National Guard to who also wrote, composed and make the musical more realistic. arranged the music. Mahady’s Previously Mahady has musical is based on the original written a Broadway style work “L’Histoire du Soldat” by musical, titled “Voodoo Igor Stravinsky. Boogie,” about a music teacher The creative team in New Orleans and his life includes drama director and before and after Hurricane choreographer Julie Generes, Katrina. assistant drama director Linder Not only has Mahady written Graham, conductor Erik Broadway musicals but also The Lion’s Roar / Jade Ngo Morales and well known actor novels, such as “Bayou Gypsy,” Sinfonian Blayke Weatherford conducts the ensemble made up of collegiate, faculty and alumni Sinfonians. The concert consisted of many patriotic songs, which Robert Jahncke, who wrote the which is about a Ukraine athlete were dedicated to veterans on Veteran’s Day. script and narrates the story. who flees to the United States According to Mahady, the after the murder of her husband. original story was based on a Mahady is from New Russian soldier who returns Orleans and accredits growing home to his village to marry up there as being an inspiration Music fraternity dedicates his sweetheart. The Devil offers for his work. him a book that tells the future “Growing up in New in exchange for the soldier’s Orleans was the most important violin. influence on my life other than The modern version, “The my family being musical,” said special concert to veterans Soldier’s Story,” is about a U.S. Mahady. soldier, who is a Zydeco fiddler Mahady believes it is from Thibodaux that joined important for students to see the BY JADE NGO “I’m extremely excited,” said Griffith. “We’re going to have the Marines to play music and musical to examine the choices Staff Reporter our pledges, collegiate, alumni and honorary brothers that will pay off his student debts. This they make in life and to observe be alongside us. It’s one of the few times some of these guys get version features musician and the results of those choices. Veteran’s Day is a day dedicated to all of the brave people to come back and get with brothers to make music together. It’s Marine Tech Sergeant Josef “‘The Soldier’s Story’ is who have served in the United States Armed Forces. a beautiful moment.” Falgoux who is approached by an ageless drama that shows There are many ways to commemorate the men and women Griffith believed “Americans We” was a unique performance the Devil on his way home to see how every human, especially on Veteran’s Day. Phi Mu Alpha, a music fraternity on campus, for Phi Mu Alpha because the ensemble was centered around his ill mother. The Devil, played young people, are tempted in decided to celebrate this day by hosting a concert called wind instruments instead of vocals. by Bill Larsen, propositions life and perhaps how they give “Americans We” on Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. “This [concert] in particular is majority wind instruments and him to trade a tricked out guitar into temptation,” said Mahady. in Pottle Auditorium. The concert was a musical tribute to some additional songs we’re going to sing,” said Griffith. “It’s and instant fame for his electric “You can’t have your personal acknowledge the many sacrifices made by all veterans of the usually the other way around, mostly singing and a little bit of fiddle. Ashley Krieger is the integrity taken from you. You Armed Forces. instruments.” sweetheart while Luke Halpern have to give it away.” Junior art major and event director of Phi Mu Alpha Gregory The event began with Francis Scott Key’s “Star Spangled plays another soldier. Performances began on Griffith thought it was fitting for the Delta Omega chapter of Phi Banner.” Next, Sinfonian and alumnus Cody Love sang “This “We wanted to make it more November 11 at Tulane Mu Alpha to hold a concert on Veteran’s Day. Land is Your Land” and “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” while playing pertinent to contemporary life,” University and will take place “Because we’re a fraternity dedicated to promoting the best guitar inviting audience members to sing along with him. said Mahady. in various local areas, including in music, specifically, the best in American music, we felt that Other songs included in the performance were “Don’t Sit The music for the production Bay St. Louis, Covington, it would be very befitting to hold a concert on Veterans Day,” Under the Apple Tree,” “Moonlight Serenade” and “God Bless includes modern contemporary, Slidell, New Orleans and at said Griffith. the U.S.A.” The last four songs of the performance, “The Cajun, rock, zydeco and New Southeastern on Monday, The concert consisted of collegiate, faculty and alumni Washington Post,” “America the Beautiful,” “Songs of the U.S. Orleans jazz music. November 23 at 7:30 p.m. The Sinfonians. Phi Mu Alpha’s current and former sweethearts were Armed Forces” and “Americans We” were performed by the Mahady graduated from show at Southeastern will be also invited to perform alongside the Sinfonians. entire ensemble. Southeastern in 1964 as a the last show until February 12, Griffith was excited to perform next to so many brothers and During “Songs of the U.S. Armed Forces,” veterans were music major. Upon graduating, 2016. friends. instructed to stand up and stay standing for the duration of the Mahady replaced a band The music department at song of the branch of the military they served in. Veterans from director at Amite High School Southeastern will be sponsoring October 22) Open up your eyes every branch were in attendance. for one semester. He then the production, and it will be and see some welcome surprises Griffith was glad to dedicate a day to people that deserve attended graduate school at held in the music recital hall. you’ve missed or overlooked for praise but never ask for it. the Vandercook School of “The Soldier’s Story” is free and too long. What you find can lead “To me, Veteran’s Day is a reminder of all of those that work Music Chicago. Mahady’s will be available to the general to other favorable changes. in the background to keep our society as it is,” said Griffith. teaching career began at public. 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BY HEATHER JEWELL we read, of them, only few are true, so it’s diffi cult is there were fi ve, smaller, attacks after it,” said Eltin. Being far from home during this tragedy has not Staff Reporter to know what to believe,” said Eltin. “When you are American you only hear about big broken Eltin’s spirits. Seeing the responses from According to the Paris Prosecutor spokeswoman things. So if there are two or three dead people in his friends, being asked if his family and friends Peoples’ homes are attacked; it is a fact of life Agnes Thibault-Lecuivre, after the attacks eight France, I don’t think anyone will hear about it. It’s are okay and words of comfort has reminded him that cannot be changed. For some, it can occur terrorists are dead, seven were killed by suicide the same here. You don’t hear about it in France.” of what they did in France during 9/11 to show while they are there, and for others, while they are bombings. Eltin believes his government has waited too support for Americans. away on a grocery run, night on the town, vacation, There were three teams that attacked in seven long, and that the terrorists who came did not One of his sisters lives in Paris very close to or, like freshman golfer Joris Eltin, while he was locations throughout and around the city, with four come one week before, but had been living in what happened, but she had gone home just a few attending school on another continent. bombers and three shootings. One of the targeted France for a while. days before the attacks. Eltin came to America because it is common areas was the stadium during a soccer game With more Syrian refugees continuing to pour “It would have been diffi cult if my family or in France for golf athletes to come overseas and against the 2014 World Cup Champions Germany. into France, Eltin thinks they should increase one of my sisters were in the attacks,” said Eltin play for a university, before going back to France In attendance was also the French president. Other control with other methods, like offi cial papers, on deciding to stay in the states. “But, everybody and continuing a career there. To stay in France places that were attacked included restaurants and and if refugees’ information does not match up, was safe so it was not as diffi cult for me. Even if I and play would mean that Eltin and other athletes a concert venue. then they should be forbidden to come into France. was in France now, there would be nothing I could would be unable to get an education and play golf As of now, over 150 deaths have resulted “I think there is one big priority that needs to do to help.” at the same time. from the attacks, with over 300 individuals are in be done as well,” said Eltin. “No one makes the Russian leader Vladimir Putin sent his “When you compare them, you see the only critical condition. difference between Muslims and terrorists, and in condolences to the people of France and stated, way to continue playing and get a degree is to “It was not a shock to hear there was another my opinion, this is a big problem.” “Russia strongly condemns this inhumane killing come here,” said Eltin. attack,” said Eltin. “It was a shock to know how According to Eltin, when we look at the names and is ready to provide any and all assistance to It was while he was studying that Eltin found many died and how big it was.” or just picture of men who were terrorists, a lot investigate these terrorist crimes.” out about the attack on Paris when his phone In January of this year, an attack on Charlie of people will say ‘oh they are Muslims, so all While political fi gures begin to call meetings began to go off from posts on Facebook. He then Hebdo, a French satirical magazine that had Muslims are terrorists and shouldn’t stay in and decide the next course of action, mourners tried to fi nd reliable sources online and eventually cartoon art which was believed to mock the France.’ He thinks it is a big mistake to do that. continue to line the streets of Paris, holding vigils messaged his family to fi nd out what they knew. prophet Mohammed, killed 12 people. “It is not because you are a Muslim that you are over those lost at the sites of what will be a historic “If we look at Facebook, and everything else “What many Americans may not know, however, a terrorist,” said Eltin. tragedy for the City of Love.

AP Photo/Christophe Ena AP Photo/Francois Mori A gra ti on the pavement reads “ Where there is Hate, I want to bring Love” next to candles and  owers on a site of Friday A French supporter reacts after invading the pitch of the Stade de France stadium at the end of the international friendly night killings, rue de La Fontaine au Roi, in Paris, France, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. French President Francois Hollande says soccer match between France and Germany in Saint Denis, outside Paris, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. Hundreds of people spilled the Paris attacks targeted “youth in all its diversity” and that the victims were of 19 di erent nationalities. onto the  eld of the Stade de France stadium after explosions were heard nearby. French President Francois Hollande says he is closing the country’s borders and declaring a state of emergency after several dozen people were killed in a series of unprecedented terrorist attacks. Volleyball wins and Hawaiian shirts ourish BY ELIZABETH BROWN setter Mikayla Shippy made 13 of weeks, but we came back and Staff Reporter assists along with a service ace. pushed.” Volleyball fans gathered for the One successful block was also From this play onward, the team’s fi nal game of the regular made by Friedman and junior team continued to lead throughout season for Smoot Fever Night middle blocker Rachael Bunn in the set with multiple kills by in the University Center. This the fi rst set. Bunn, Turk, Hartley and junior last home game was against the Halfway into the second set, outside hitter Madi Odom, who University of Central Arkansas, the game changed for the Lady also made a service ace. Baker a team the Lady Lions had yet Lions as they took the lead when made a service ace and nine to beat. Fans and students were Hartley made a kill while assisted assists. The Lady Lions fi nished encouraged to wear Hawaiian by freshman setter Haley Baker. the set 25-21. shirts to show support and win a Refl ecting on that game- During halftime, tropical prize for the person who was best changing moment, Hartley felt as themed games were held as dressed. Tropical games and other though she would not have made various fans competed for prizes. promotions were also available it without her teammates. Students junior business before the game began. “I feel like it was a complete administration major Paulo Coordinator of Athletic team effort,” said Hartley. “We Casanova III and junior graphic Marketing and Promotions all came together and worked design major Collin Rowland Lindsey Cramer explained how hard. We’ve had a rough couple this event came to be. see SMOOT NIGHT pg. 7 “We chose to do this event after we realized our Head Coach, Jim Smoot, enjoys wearing Hawaiian shirts,” said Cramer. “One of the hashtags started last year when someone tweeted out ‘#SmootFever,’ and we adapted to it; we loved it. So, this year when we were planning our promotional events for the semester, we embraced ‘Smoot Fever Night’ as a night to wear your best Hawaiian shirt or tropical attire especially with it being mid-November.” In the beginning of the fi rst set, the Lady Lions (13-17, 7-9 Southland) started off strong with a 5-2 lead, but the Sugar Bears remained close behind. Halfway into the set, Central Arkansas took the lead 15-16, and although the Lady Lions took back the lead for the next three plays, changing the score to 18-16, the Sugar Bears continued to steal the lead until the end of the set, fi nishing at a close 23-25. Multiple kills were made by junior middle blocker and outside hitter Landry Bullock, junior outside hitter and right sider Parrie Hartley, sophomore outside hitter and right sider Sarah Friedman and senior middle blocker Veronica Turk. Senior T HE L ION ’ S R OAR S PORTS N OVEMBER 17, 2015 P AGE 7 Football falls short BY JONATHAN RHODES Staff Reporter

The Lions lost to Abilene Christian 21-17 last Saturday at Shotwell Stadium. This loss is the Lions third straight putting the Lions record at 3-5 against conference teams and 4-6 overall. “Our guys played hard,” said Football Head Coach Ron Roberts. Credit all photos to Mike Kiral/SLU Athletics “We didn’t execute very well, and Gisenia Utreras (left, 6) battles Auburn’s Courtney Schell (8 )during the Lady Lions’ 1-0 loss at Auburn in the rst round of the Women’s College Cup Saturday night. Hope Sabadash (middle) executes a goal kick, we’re struggling to have guys to and Christina Cutrera (right, 7) battles Auburn’s Logan Beal (22) . make some plays and make people miss.” Halfway through the first Lady Lions close out season against Auburn Tigers quarter, a mistake on a snap led to a fumble by junior quarterback BY MORGAN LEDET With 13 minutes remaining in goal,” said Hornbuckle. to deflect two more shots and In the second half, Maggie D’shaie Landor. The Wildcats Staff Reporter in the first half, Gisenia Utreras Sabadash is ranked extremely grabbed another. Sabadash did Ramsey attempted a goal, but recovered the ball on the Lion’s zigzagged and passed the ball to high on southland.org. She is not stop there. She kept a one- was blocked by Sarah Le Beau. Just a week after winning 38-yard line. The Lions’ defense Amber Lasher who kicked too ranked number one in shutouts goal score by diving to block Sabadash, also in the second the Southland Conference forced the Wildcats to punt on their high. and in goals against average. an attempted goal by Casie half, deflected and blocked Championship, Lady Lions drive. Katie Noonan’s shot was Sabadash is also ranked in Ramsier. five separate attempts from the Soccer team traveled out of state The Lions had a successful blocked with 10 minutes the top 10 in saves per game Hornbuckle was proud of the Auburn offense keeping the to participate in the regional drive, but it ended with a punt after left. Not long after, Vanessa and the top five in saves. With team and felt they executed all final score at 1-0. playoffs. Landor was sacked by Wildcats Arzaluz’s shot was knocked out Sabadash’s hard work, the Lady games properly while playing as According to Hornbuckle, On Saturday, November sophomore linebacker Bryson and Maddie Kresevic’s headed a Lions are ranked number one a team. he would have done “nothing 14, the Lady Lions (13-5-4) Gates. ball, but was blocked with a little in shutouts and goals against “I am proud of the team being different” for this game. He also travelled to Auburn, Alabama to The Lions were able to get on over eight minutes remaining. In average. Also, the Lady Lions able to handle anything that came shared a special moment from play Auburn University (15-5-1) the board first during the second the final seconds, Utreras kicked are number one in assists and their way and continue to move the season. for the first round of playoffs. quarter after a two yard touchdown the ball from 30 yards out. goals, and ranked in the top five forward,” said Hornbuckle. “The best moment for me was After taking many shots and run by Landor making the score Goalkeeper Hope Sabadash for goals per game. “The team began the year with seeing the sheer joy on the faces a hard fought battle by the 7-0 with 11:10 left in the first had 11 saves throughout the The Lady Lions’ first attempt no true defenders on the back of the team celebrating when we Lady Lions, the Auburn Tigers quarter. game, with eight saves in the first at a shot was at the 20-minute line in the starting lineup. We won the Southland Conference defeated the Lions 1-0. After both teams traded turns 45 minutes. Sabadash blocked a mark, in the first half by Kayla converted midfielders and Tournament,” said Hornbuckle. “We competed extremely with the ball on offense, the shot, dove to knock a ball out Vera, but the shot was blocked forwards to establish the best For a complete list of the well against Auburn and were Wildcats put on a drive that put and had blocked a header. by the Tiger defense. back line in the conference in Lady Lion’s Soccer season stats, very close to executing our game them outside of the Lion’s red “Hope Sabadash had a In the remaining 15 minutes terms of goals allowed, shut outs check out lionsports.net. plan to pull off the upset,” said zone. However, two sacks by fantastic game against Auburn of the first half, Sabadash dove and games won.” Head Coach Blake Hornbuckle. Lions senior defensive back JQ Sandolph and junior defensive lineman Miki Fangatua forced the Wildcats to punt. Pat Kenelly Diamond gets an upgrade On the final drive of the first half, the Wildcats got to the 15- BY ALEX BRAINARD renovation, updating the bathrooms, also in the experience we provide. These scoreboard, which will include a high- yard line. But, again two sacks by Staff Reporter making the facilities updated and adding upgrades can help us do that.” definition screen. The money raised to Sandolph and Fangatua forced the The Lions Baseball team, fans and air conditioning. We probably have a The Pat Kenelly Diamond is not the ensure the baseball facility upgrades Wildcats to punt. students have some major upgrades to look month or so until it’s finished.” only facility to be upgraded. Athletics all came from private donations and The Wildcats found the end forward to at the Pat Kenelly Diamond at New seating arrangements will also director Jay Artigues revealed more about fundraisers through the Lions Athletics zone in the third quarter after a Alumni field. include the handicap-accessible area to what he wanted to change with each Associations. 42-yard touchdown run by senior The Pat Kenelly Diamond has many be broken up into open-air suites along facility. “All of this is designed to boost the running back Herschel Sims changes that are coming its way. Upgrades with box seats facing the deck aside the “We want to make sure we continue to fan experience,” said Riser. “We have making the score 7-7 with 11:33 to will include new bathrooms that are foul line. Development in the upgrades upgrade all of our facilities,” said Artigues. something special here and wanted to go in the third quarter. provided with air conditioning, a new has even included a dedicated area for the “Last year, we upgraded softball as well as keep the uniqueness, all while putting The After both teams had a three- party deck, more seating arrangements, as popular cooking club. locker rooms and front offices for both the Pat among the elite facilities in college and-out, the Lions regained the well as tailgating areas. “College baseball is enjoying more mens and womens’ basketball programs. baseball.” lead after a 29-yard field goal by “We’re adding on some more benches national attention than ever with an We’re in the middle of upgrading soccer, In this year’s season, the Lions will play freshman kicker Jonathan Tatum for seating,” said plumber pipe fitter increase of games on television,” said and now it’s baseball’s turn. I can’t wait 28 of their 54 games in the Pat Kenelly was good making the score 10-7 Anthony Randall. “Once we took the Head baseball Coach Matt Riser. “The for our fans to see these improvements.” Diamond at Alumni field. Tickets for this with 2:31 left in the third quarter. old bleachers out, we cut out all the old direct result has been an investment in Fans will also be in for a surprise in season will be on sale and available to the After another Wildcat punt, concrete, and we’re putting a 30 by 30 facilities around the country. We talk about the Spring. The Pat Kenelly Diamond’s public in January. the Lions senior defensive back party deck. We’re doing a bathroom being a national program on the field, but scoreboard will be upgraded to a video Harlan Miller returned the punt for 38 yards putting the Lions in good field position. Later on that same drive, Landor throws a 15-yard pass to senior wide receiver Chris Briggs for a touchdown. The score was then 17-7 with 14:54 left to go in the game. The Wildcats answered with a drive that only took two minutes off The Lion’s Roar / Alex Brainard While new seats are being installed, the Pat Kenelly eld will be undergoing many changes. Construction workers are working hard to ensure the changes to the eld are completed before the season begins. the clock. Sophomore quarterback Parker McKenzie threw a 14-yard SMOOT NIGHT giving their efforts. Since the block. The team finished out 16- to end my last game here.” make a night out of it, I think it’s pass to senior wide receiver Monte continued from pg. 6 Sugar Bears won the fourth set 14 in the end, making this game Smoot decided to carry a really cool, and it gets the crowd Green-Avery for a touchdown 10-25, they put themselves up at the first victory over Central light-hearted attitude about the involved and more people going cutting the lead to 17-14 with went head to head to compete for 2-2, forcing the game to go into Arkansas in school history. event, feeling it had a positive so I like it.” 12:56 left in the game. a week’s worth of Chick-fil-A, a fifth set. “It was honestly bittersweet impact on the overall atmosphere After Smoot Fever Night On the kickoff, senior defensive along with a Southeastern cup The two teams were never because I know it was my last of the game. came to an end, Smoot explained back Micah Eugene fumbled and a pair of sunglasses, with more than three points apart time to ever play here, ” said “They [Marketing and how the trend of his shirts came the ball after getting hit by junior Rowland being crowned the until nearly the end when an Turk. “But, it was one of the best Promotions] told me before to be, while adding more on how running back Adrian Duncan. winner of the first halftime game. attack error made by the Sugar feelings because I know we’ve school even started that they he truly felt about the event. The fumble was recovered by the Starting off on top for the Bears put the Lady Lions up by never beaten them. As seniors, were going to do it, ” said “I think it’s the way that Wildcats, but the Lions defense third, the Lady Lions lead the four. The gap between the teams we had a goal. Our goal was to Smoot. “I kind of snickered and people should dress all the time,” held on to force a field goal that entire set, finishing 25-20. continued to expand and contract beat them, out of our four years, went ‘okay, I’ll go along with said Smoot. “It might come from was missed. For the fourth set, the team until the very end when Hartley and we did. It was one of the best it,’ I think the spirit of it was when one year I coached the The Lions went three-and-out trailed behind but not without and Turk made a successful feelings and one of the best ways good. You want to have fun and men’s team at the University of on their next drive, but when the that’s what the crowd should Hawaii, but no, I thought it was Wildcats threw the ball, it was be doing when they’re coming fun. I’ve worn the shirts all of my intercepted by Eugene with 8:08 to the matches and it should be life. I’m from three miles from left in the game. enjoyable.” the beach of southern California. The Lions went three-and-out Players enjoyed the event and I maybe do it to be a little again giving the Wildcats one last found it to be amusing. obnoxious or unusual too.” chance to win the game. “I love it,” said Hartley. “I To see the final winning On a final drive of 18 plays think it’s hilarious. When he first moment from this game, check and 80 yards, McKenzie threw to got here, we were always saying out The Lion’s Roar page on senior tight end Jamie Walker to ‘why does he have all these Facebook. For more information take the lead. Hawaiian shirts?’ because that’s on the tournament, visit The Lions Landor threw a all he would wear, so for them to lionsports.net. Hail Mary pass to Briggs for the final play of the game, but it was This Week’s Puzzle AnsWers incomplete. Coach Roberts realizes that changes need to be made in order to get out of this losing streak. “We gotta execute,” said Roberts. “We gotta block the people. We gotta catch the ball when its thrown to us. There’s no play that can be drawn up if we aren’t going to do the right thing.” The Lions last game of the S  B season will be at home against STEAK DINNER IS FREE FOR Nicholls State Thursday, YOUR B-DAY WHEN DINING IN November 19 at 6:00 p.m. This

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AROUND THE NATION Southeastern Hall comes down MARRIOTT BECOMES WORLD’S LARGEST HOTELIER, BY MORGAN LEDET BUYING STARWOOD Staff Reporter NEW YORK (AP)— Starwood in a $12.2 billion Southeastern Hall has Hotel behemoth Marriott deal that will catapult it to begun undergoing demolition. International is becoming even become the world’s largest In its place will be a brand larger, taking over rival chain hotelier by a wide margin. new Computer Science and OLICE SAY VIDEO SHOWS SUSPECT IN SLAYING OF Technology Facility. P The destruction will take PASTOR’S WIFE about a month, but students only need to worry about parking. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)— broke into an Indianapolis “No roads will be closed Home video surveillance home and fatally shot a off,” said director of Facility cameras caught images of the pastor’s pregnant wife, police Planning Kenneth Howe. man who investigators believe said Friday. “But there will be an effect on parking in the area. We are SOME GOVERNORS HALT, QUESTION PLAN TO in the process of developing additional parking on that ACCEPT SYRIAN REFUGEES end of campus to alleviate the situation.” DETROIT (AP) — Several attacks in Paris, and at least The faculty and students that U.S. governors are threatening one is asking the White House were located in Southeastern to halt efforts to allow Syrian for more information on plans Hall have been moved to a new The Lion’s Roar / File Photo refugees into their states in to allow refugees into the location. According to Howe, Beginning the plans for a new Computer Science and Technology Facility has begun with the demolition of Southeastern the aftermath of the terrorist country. this was a planned move with Hall. No roads will be closed o due to the demolition, but parking will be a ected. the construction of the Student Union. “There should be little I get a spot. Also, it is very park on the opposite side of AROUND THE WORLD “There were planned effect on the daily activities difficult to concentrate when campus and walk, which makes moves in concert with the of students,” said Howe. “The the building next to you is being the inconvenience worse. US-CHINA RIVALRY, PARIS ATTACK IN SPOTLIGHT AT Student Union construction,” sidewalks are available for use demolished.” Especially for upperclassmen, said Howe. “The Psychology around the area.” Another student also since we lost our upperclassmen MANILA SUMMIT Department and some other Some students have class complains that parking makes it privileges by them taking away faculty that were located on the near the demolition site, and difficult to get to class. our entire lot.” MANILA, Philippines build more than 2,000 homes second floor of Southeastern they have different opinions. “It’s a real inconvenience They have already begun (AP) — Israel last month in West Bank settlements over Hall are now housed on the “The construction next to for people who have the preparations for this new gave preliminary approval to the next 15 years, according to second floor of Mims Hall. White Hall is an inconvenience majority of their classes in building and hope it will be up development plans that could documents obtained Monday. Student Excellence, that was to me and my fellow students,” the back by White Hall,” said within a couple years. on the first floor, has moved to said junior communication junior communication sciences “They have already begun KURDISH FORCES RECAPTURE MILITANT-HELD TOWNS their newly built location in the sciences and disorders major and disorders major Brooke foundation prep for areas not Student Union.” Lauren Boudreaux. “Before Nalesnik. “If you can’t get under the existing building,” IN IRAQ, SYRIA Students need not worry construction, parking was a there almost 30 minutes to an said Howe. “The contract is for about walking near the nightmare, and now it’s to the hour before class, odds are 17 months. Our goal is to be SINJAR, Iraq (AP)—Dealing northern Iraq, and a coalition demolition site, as sidewalks point where I have to follow you aren’t going to find a spot, complete before the Fall 2017 a double blow Friday to the of Arab, Christian and Kurdish will be available. people to their car to make sure and you’re going to have to semester.” Islamic State group, Iraqi rebel factions recaptured another Kurdish forces pushed into town from the militants across PLATO The other concept explored ago are getting blurred. That’s to try to envision some sort of the strategic town of Sinjar in the border in Syria. continued from pg. 1 by Paulo was human uniqueness, what I mean by the narrowing perfection and pursue it. I think the narrowing gap between the between the human mind and we get better when we do that. FRENCH AIR FORCES RETALIATE IN SYRIA supernaturalism. human and animal mind. animal mind. There is a language As I point out in the book, I think Rossano also re-envisioned “If you dial back to Plato’s capacity in some other creatures a lot of really positive changes the historical trial of Socrates, time, it was clear to all of them and the basic primitive morals have occurred because of a lot of Plato’s mentor, to explore that humans were qualitatively present.” idealist thinking people. Martin religious fundamentalism, different from animals,” said In the novel, Paulo questions Luther King is a great example the other extreme of radical Rossano. “We were just a what the difference between the of someone who had an vision secularism, which is when a completely different thing. We human mind and animal mind of an ideal society and was able certain religion is the main factor have a spirit, a soul, rationality. might be, even though they might to articulate that in an aspiring that is organizing society. We have morality and language. be more subtle and complicated. way.” Rossano, through his We have all of these things, just a Those differences might be “Seeking Perfection: A SYRIA (AP)—This image launched “massive” air strikes character Paulo, creates a balance completely different category of important and can inform people Dialogue about the Mind, the made from video released by the on the Islamic State group’s de- between these two factors, things. It really was only in the about themselves. Soul and What It Means to Be French Army Communications facto capital in Syria Sunday showing how either extreme can past century or two, that we were Like Paulo, Rossano shares Human” is now available for Audiovisual office (ECPAD) night, destroying a jihadi training have consequences. able to do a lot of comparative the same idealist perspective, purchase and can be found shows French army jets taking camp and a munitions dump in “What my main character research in laboratories and which was one of the qualities he through Transaction Publishers. off from a site in Jordan to strike the city of Raqqa, where Iraqi is doing, what Plato is doing, do a lot of studies looking liked most about the philosopher. “I hope that it gets people at Islamic State group targets intelligence officials say the is challenging these extremes at language. Can you teach “In general, I tend to be thinking about what concepts Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. France attacks on Paris were planned. and saying either one of those language to animals? Is there a an idealist along with him such as justice, goodness, beauty, extremes is going to have some moral system that animals seem [Plato],” said Rossano. “Even virtue, etcetera, really mean and real problems,” said Rossano. to be following? You can start if objectively you can’t show how pursuing such ideals might HAMMOND “There must be some kind of to study this in a more scientific there is some kind perfect beauty improve the quality of human continued from pg. 1 middle ground here where we can way. A lot of those differences or perfect justice out there. It’s life and human relationships,” respect various different ideas.” that were so obvious centuries ennobling; it makes us nobler said Rossano. community and will continue to be so,” said Gipson. “We do not expect changes in patrol activity.” Since the University Police Department is its own department, THE LAST ROAR in such a positive way. I feel there can be no influence from the mayor or the city in the continued from pg. 1 like I am a part of the music staffing of the University Police Department either. industry and have a chance “Students should rest assured the University Police Southeastern faculty members. to share my music with the Department continues to be dedicated to the safety and security Impaired Faculties is world.” of our campus community,” said Gipson. “Changes in personnel composed of: Department When it came to deciding at the Hammond City Police Department are not expected to of History and Political to do the event, Settoon had an diminish this resolution.” Science Department Head and influence on Kirby. For now, Hammond’s Director of Administration Lacy professor William Robison, “Randy Settoon is an Landrum will be in charge of all the Hammond Police guitarist and vocalist; awesome music promoter,” Department’s matters, while Assistant Chief Thomas Corkern Department of Languages and said Kirby. “His enthusiasm will direct and supervise the department’s operation in the Communication professor and the fact that I have loved interim. Joseph Burns, guitarist to visit this area since I was and vocalist; Department a child made the decision an of Kinesiology and Health easy one.” THE LION’S ROAR Studies professor Ralph Settoon and his students www.lionsroarnews.com Wood, drummer; Department hope that students, local The Offi cial Publication of the Students of Management and Business Courtesy of Dr. Randell Settoon businesses and residents will of Southeastern since 1937. 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They “I had a great time on the members are university faculty, in the door since he knew her said ‘yes’ and are thrilled to show,” said Kirby. “There put on quite a show as well. from previous relationships. come down here.” was only one spot left when Both Hannah and the Impaired “Hannah’s mom, Nancy, According to Kirby’s I auditioned, and when I Faculties will be playing some and my sister-in-law, Cheryl website, hannahkirby.com, discovered that, it made being original songs. It’s going to be Settoon, are best friends from Hannah Kirby, is a 21-year-old there even more special. It was good fun and a great way to way back,” said Settoon. “I musician, violinist, songwriter incredible to be there in the celebrate the semester’s end.” met Nancy through Cheryl. and performer from Texas that first place; the farther I went, For more information on She and Hannah are wonderful plays in many difficult styles. the more thankful I felt. 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