OCTOBER 22, 2013 VOLUME 85, ISSUE 10 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 8 News Page 9 LionsRoarNews.com

INSIDE THE ‘ROAR’ Lions defeat Homecoming 2013 begins Demons away STAFF REPORTS Homecoming Week 2013 has Come Cheer on the Lions begun in earnest, filling up the cal- endars of the campus community during AY with plenty of parties and events ATURD until the Lions football team’s Homecoming 2013 S showdown with Lamar on Satur- RIDAY day. DAY F 1 p.m. HURS Tailgating with the Lions On Monday, Oct. 21, students DAY T were able to Lunch with the Lions WEDNES 9 a.m. Y 6:45 p.m. Homecoming Golf 3 p.m. in the Student Union Park from 11 SDA Bon re/SGA Block TUE 11 a.m.- 1 Scramble Homecoming Parade a.m. to 1 p.m., where they enjoyed Party/ Ton of Fun 2 p.m. Gumbo Ya-Ya, @ Carter Plantation food, drinks and giveaways while Phi Kappa Phi University Center Field Student Union 4:30 p.m. dining with the football team. Homecoming 7-9 p.m. Lion Walk for Former Monday was also Green and Gold Quiz Bowl @ Student Park 8 p.m. Alumni Awards Football Players Day where the Student Govern- Union Ballroom Lip Sync Contest immeditately Evening ment Association encourages stu- 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. following @ Twelve Oaks 7 p.m. see pg. 8 Roomie’s Race LIONS dents to wear their favorite green Minute to Win it Bon re Southeastern vs Lamar and gold attire. StrawberryStadium for St. Jude @ Strawberry Stadium Submissions for the Sheet Sign (Homecoming Queen and Seniors prep Competition were due to the Stu- King crowning @ halftime) dent Government Association of- for graduation fice by Oct. 21, and judging began on Monday. Judging for the Down- town Window Decoration contest also began that day. The winners artwork will be photographed and displayed on the jumbo-tron by the University Center. Today, Oct. 22, teams will com- The Lion’s Roar/Taylor Fonseca pete in outdoor games at Straw- This is a tentative calendar of events during Homecoming Week 2013. Times and locations are berry Stadium at 7 p.m. in Minute subject to change. For a full list of events, visit http://www.southeastern.edu/news_media/ to Win It. Based off of the NBC events/homecoming/. see GRAD FAIR pg. 9 television show, also titled “Min- ute to Win It,” one member from Ibsen play stirs each participating organization was chosen to compete. The con- V. Borden theatre tests themselves were organized through a predetermined bracket system. The Campus Activities Board will host the annual Gumbo Ya- Ya celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Park on Wednesday. In addition to free gumbo and giant inflatable ham- ster balls, the 2013 Homecoming Court will also be presented to the student body officially for the first time. This year, Up Til’ Dawn will be hosting a new event called Room- ie’s Race for St. Jude. It is a game that will benefit St. Jude Hospi- see DOLL’S HOUSE pg. 4 tal and is based off the television show “Amazing Race.” On Thursday, SGA will host a Halloween to block party/bonfire and will pro- Courtesy of Public information vide food, music and a pep rally Fourteen students have been chosen come to life with a Lip Sync Competition at as members of the 2013 Homecoming 6:45 p.m. on North Campus at the court and will reign over Homecom- University Center field. ing festivities, Oct. 21-26. Chosen as this weekend Saturday is Homecoming Day. members of the queen’s court were SGA will organize their annual (front, left to right) Virginia Steven- BY SARA PATRICK Homecoming Parade, which will son, Bonnie Lavigne and Anna Espey; A&E EDITOR begin at 3 p.m. After the parade, (back, left to right) Crystal Gonzalez, alumni and visitors will gather at Lau Sherman, Taylor Newsom and Ci- The third annual Hammond Friendship Circle to enjoy tailgat- ara Reed. Horror Festival will be taking ing, bands and booths before the Members of Southeastern Louisiana over the town this weekend game. University’s 2013 Homecoming beau featuring a variety of events to The presentation of the 2013 court are (front left to right) Ryan entertain viewers with a twist Homecoming Court occurs during Zellner, Branden Summers and Jere- of horror just in time for Hal- halftime of the game. During this my Lloyd; (back left to right) Devonte’ loween. time, the 2013 Homecoming King Bryant, Zac Maurer, Myles Haydel and Hammond Horror Fest is and Queen will be crowned. Jonathan Duhon. put on by the Louisiana Center for Theatrical Arts and South- eastern’s theatre honor society, Alpha Psi Omega. This year’s lineup will include a costume contest, a masquerade ball, a Oglesbee wins judge seat, jail tax defeated “Freaky Friday” horror movie marathon and the usual 24-hour BY JOHN BINDER cent, with moderate Democrat strong lead in Livingtson Par- was low as well with the unof- growth over the next 30 years. theatre event. STAFF REPORTER Lila Hogan taking Tangipahoa, ish, which garnered 8,081 ficial turnout totaling roughly Had the half-cent sales tax “The Hammond Horror her hometown, with 42 percent votes of the 13,064 votes cast, 17.3 percent. been approved, a parish jail Festival is first and foremost a With a low voter turnout, while Democrat Vanessa Wil- and his almost tie with Hogan With early voting alone, the fund would have been created, community project,” said Tay- Livingtson, St. Helena and liams won her hometown, St. in Tangipahoa, in which Hogan sales tax won with 51 percent, and it would have been main- lor McLellan, a Louisiana State Tangipahoa Parish selected Helena, with 45 percent. only won by 183 votes, pushed or 1,507 votes. tained and administered by the University graduate from the Attorney Jeff Oglesbee of Liv- Voter turnout was low for him as the clear frontrunner Weeks before the election, jail, according to Edwards. local area. “Jim [Winter] and ingston as the 21st Judicial the Family Court judge race and winner of the family court Sheriff Daniel Edwards called The city’s existing jail oper- I created this festival to give District Family Court Judge. with approximately only 17.5 judge race. the half-cent sales tax a “ne- ates on a $6 million budget. artists of all mediums, whether Meanwhile, in Tangipahoa Par- percent of qualified voters Furthermore, a new half- cessity” to fund the renovation The fund would have re- student, amateur or profession- ish, voters rejected a half-cent in Tangipahoa voting. In St. cent sales tax which would and enlargement of the parish paid debt, which is essentially al, a platform to get their work sales tax which would have Helena, only 16.8 percent of have facilitated expansion for prison. jail construction, funded jail seen in alternative settings, funded a larger parish prison. qualified voters showed up to the Tangipahoa Parish Prison According to Edwards, the operations and any remaining which ultimately gives Ham- In the Division G Fam- the polls and in Livingston, the was shot down by voters in the new jail would have been able surplus would have been split mond a different form of enter- ily Court Judge race, although lowest turnout, only 15.1 per- parish. to house parish and munici- between Tangipahoa Parish tainment.” Oglesbee, a conservative and cent voted for Family Court Parish voters turned the tax pal prisoners and would have government and the sheriff’s The Hammond Horror Festi- devout Catholic, won his Judge. down by 55 percent, or 7,069 added sufficient space based hometown parish with 67 per- Ultimately Oglesbee’s votes. Turnout for the sales tax on the anticipated population see OGLESBEE pg. 9 see HORROR FEST pg. 9 Follow the Roar Weather Reminders Stay connected, like us on Facebook, and Oct. 25 is the last day to withdraw from Tuesday Wednesday follow us on Twitter @lionsroarnews. classes or resign from the university. H 80 L 51 H 74 L 45 P AGE 2 O CTOBER 22, 2013 C AMPUS L IFE T HE L ION ’ S R OAR CAB Lion Alumni of the Year to be recognized BY TONYA LOWENTRITT variety of capacities, including Boston for four years. PUBLIC INFORMATION the Criminal Intelligence Unit, Perez distinguished her- postpones commander of the Governor’s self as an undergraduate at HAMMOND–International Mansion and State Police Southeastern, where she earned security consultant Hamilton Executive Protection Detail bachelor of arts degrees in his- Mixon will be honored as and the state police Public tory and English with minors Laser Tag the 2013 Alumnus of the Safety Public Information in creative writing and gender Year by the Southeastern Unit. studies and an honors diploma BY TAMARA ALEXANDER Louisiana University Alumni After 17 years of service, in the liberal arts. As a junior, Staff Reporter Association. he retired from the Louisiana she and communications major Mixon, who most recently State Police in 1993 and Joshua Robin – now her hus- The Campus Activities directed global security for entered the private sector as band and both natives of Board postponed the game of the popular social media web director of corporate security Violet – created an extensively laser tag that was originally site Facebook in Menlo Park, for Jazz Enterprises, a gaming researched video documen- planned to take place at Lee Calif., will be formally recog- and hospitality company head- tary entitled “Louisiana’s Lost nized on Friday (Oct. 26) at the quartered in Baton Rouge and Treasure: The Isleños,” which Field on Wednesday, Oct. 16 Public Information association’s Alumni Awards from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hamilton Mixon (left), a 1979 graduate who recently directed security for Face- Reno, Nev. He later directed was presented as part of Evening held on campus at “We basically pushed it book, is the 2013 Alumnus of the Year. Samantha Perez (right), a 2010 graduate operations for Healthcare Southeastern’s Fanfare fall fes- Twelve Oaks. Tickets for the 7 back two weeks because of and current SLU instructor, is the 2013 Young Alumnus of the Year for writing a Security Services in San Jose, tival of the arts. She has since p.m. event are available from mechanical issues,” said coor- book, earning her master’s and working on her doctorate at Tulane. Calif., a security management written a book version, “The dinator of CAB Todd McElroy. the association at 985-549- and consulting firm special- Isleños of Louisiana: On the “The company we are dealing 2150 or 1-800-SLU-ALUM. 2010 graduate who is currently services for Facebook, a posi- izing in security services for Water’s Edge.” with ran into some mechani- Alumni Association Director completing doctoral studies in tion he assumed in 2012 after healthcare facilities in the Upon graduation from cal issues with the truck that Kathy Pittman said the award history at Tulane University serving as global director of United States and Canada. Southeastern, Perez received a brings it around, so because recognizes graduates with and serves as an instructor at security for the multi-national For eight years, Hamilton fellowship to pursue doctoral unique accomplishments on a of that they couldn’t make the Southeastern. computer technology company served as director of corporate work at Tulane University, national or international level A 1979 graduate of Oracle Corp. security for Genetech, Inc., where she completed her date here.” who continue to utilize their Southeastern with degrees in Mixon is a native of the world’s largest biophar- master’s degree in late medi- The laser tag event is degree from Southeastern to criminal justice, psychology Kentwood. He joined the maceutical company. Later he eval-early Renaissance Europe. now scheduled to take place the fullest. and sociology, Mixon most Louisiana State Police fol- served as global director of She currently teaches history at Wednesday, Nov. 6. Also to be recognized at recently was responsible for lowing graduation from security and risk management Southeastern and is completing “The company helped us out the event is Samantha Perez, a global security and executive Southeastern and served in a for Vertex Pharmaceuticals in her dissertation at Tulane. financially for the problems we had and gave us a discount on it for our inconvenience,” said McElroy. Carnival to include Trick or Treat with the Greeks Participating students are said Eric Summers, assistant to the eligible to win various prizes. BY TONYA LOWENTRITT PUBLIC INFORMATION Vice President for Student Affairs. “When it comes in on the “Our goal is to provide all of the sixth we are trying to do part HAMMOND–Area children are typical traditions of Halloween in a of it as a tournament. Safari invited to participate in Southeastern safe, carnival atmosphere.” Quest has donated $100 worth Louisiana University’s ninth annual Summers said both events provide of prizes for the tournament,” Fall Carnival Thursday, Oct. 31, from safe alternatives to traditional said McElroy. “So if you are 5-7 p.m. neighborhood door-to-door trick-or- interested contact Campus The university’s Office of treating and are free for the general Activity Board, and we will Multicultural and International Student public. Although children of all ages sign your team up.” Affairs, the Black Student Union and are invited to the festivities, the The laser tag event will Recreational Sports and Wellness are event targets children in kindergarten have free-play, but it will also sponsoring the event in conjunction through fourth grade and will include include a tournament. The with Trick or Treat with the Greeks, games with prizes, candy, spacewalks, tournament will consist of six which is coordinated by the Office of face painting and much more. team members battling another Student Engagement. Parents and guardians are asked to team. Students who are inter- Both events are scheduled at accompany their children throughout ested in participating may Southeastern’s North Oak Park, the evening. For more information, call Public Information contact CAB in Mims Hall located at 2699 North Oak Street. 985-549-3850 or email lionculture@ Members of Phi Mu Sorority pass out candy to children at Trick or Treat with the Greeks, which is held Rm. 202. “This is our annual service effort,” southeastern.edu. as a part of the Fall Carnival each year on Halloween. Students and faculty to face off in Quiz Bowl today BY KATHRYN CARLINE Oct. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. are only spots open for four stu- even earn some prize money. as well as individual trophies for earn prizes may form a team and Staff Reporter in the Student Union Ballroom. dent and four faculty teams to First place receives a $100 each member. sign up for the Phi Kappa Phi This fast paced question and participate. check, and second place receives The only requirements Quiz Bowl. Phi Kappa Phi’s Honor answer competition is open The Phi Kappa Phi Quiz a $50 check. The two teams that include a completed application The application form for the Society is sponsoring its twelfth to any student, faculty or staff Bowl is meant to be a differ- win in their overall category, form and a $25 application fee. quiz bowl can be found on the annual Quiz Bowl where stu- member. Every Quiz Bowl team ent kind of competition during either student or faculty, will The application form and fee Southeastern website. For more dents and faculty can win cash member will receive consolation Homecoming Week. The Quiz then partake in a championship are due on Oct. 17 and are to be information call Dr. Faust at prizes. prizes for their participation. Bowl is an event that students round where the winner will turned in to Dr. Joan Faust. (985) 549-2101 or email her at The event will take place on Due to time restrictions there and faculty can participate in and receive the Quiz Bowl trophy Students who would like to [email protected].

Organizational News is due on the Friday before publication by ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS 10 a.m., with a limit of 150 words. ACM not live in Greek Village, if you every conceivable topic, from from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Student the spirit and pride we have in NSCS ACM Southeastern Chapter are tired of a ticket for wanting history, literature, science, Union Room 227. For addi- our university. Southeastern Thank you to everyone who will organize its traditional to visit your home away from multiculturalism, religion and tional information, join the Louisiana PRSSA supports Lion participated in Adopt-A-Street. SLUGO event on Friday, Oct. home we also have a rae to geography to current events, “Southeastern Students for Athletics. The minutes of the meeting 25th from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Yes, upgrade to Greek parking so the arts, social sciences, sports, Life” Facebook group. Baby fact Don’t forget about our meet- will be sent to all members. we play until dawn. SLUGO is you can park inside the gate and popular culture. The of the week: At six weeks preg- ing tomorrow night at 6 p.m. in Anyone who missed the the event where gamers get anytime! Raes are also $1. tournament will be a double- nancy, the baby is half an inch Fayard Hall, room 225. In honor meeting and have questions together to show o their skills Both raes will take place elimination contest, faculty long and has a four-chamber of PRSSA Appreciation Week, about information discussed and match each others’ teams. October 31 at Trick or Treat on vs. faculty, student vs. student heart and nostrils. The baby’s be sure to thank your profes- should contact the executive The event will take place in Greek Street. Good luck to ev- teams until nal Champion- brain, lungs, ngers and toes sors for their dedication and board members through the Fayard Hall Room 107 and 109. eryone who wants to upgrade ship Game: top faculty vs. top continue to form and develop. contributions to education and chapter email, nscsselu@gmail. We will have tournaments for their parking. student team to determine the university. Anyone inter- com. We would like to wish the Call of Duty, Fifa13, League of overall Quiz Bowl Champion. PRSSA ested in joining PRSSA should Lions good luck in their game Legends, Counter Strike, Primal ASSE Student Section PRSSA appreciates the support contact the ocers for more vs Lamar University Cardinals Carnage, Team Fortress2 and The ASSE (American Society of Students for Life of our academic departments information at southeastern- for Homecoming. We are Super Smash Bros Brawl. The Safety Engineers) Southeastern Southeastern Students for Life and local businesses. Con- [email protected]. For updates looking forward to the week entry fee is $5 and there will Student Section invites you to had a productive meeting last gratulations to the Lions on a and upcoming events like our of activities and events. Our be prizes for the victors in two section-sponsored events: week to go through pro-life winning season. We wish the Facebook page, Southeastern next meeting will be held on each of the tournaments. Have 1) Field Trip to ROCO Rescue persuasion training. Over the team and coaching sta the PRSSA, and follow us on Twit- Wednesday Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. in some fun this weekend after Training Center (8274 Merle next two weeks we will be best of luck as they take on ter and Instagram (selu_prssa). Fayard Hall, room 205. the stress of midterms. Please Gustafson Dr. Baton Rouge, LA discussing other pro-life topics the Cardinals for Homecom- contact [email protected] 70807) on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 such as euthanasia and the ing and hope to see a packed for more information about from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please death penalty. Students for Strawberry Stadium support- the event and ACM. contact Joshua Sarran at Life meets every Wednesday ing our team and showcasing [email protected] ASAP Alpha sigma tau if you plan on going. Congratulations to all our 2) Hammond Household Haz- newly initiated members. ardous Waste Recycling Day in Finally you are an active Hammond Zemurray Park on member and we couldn’t be Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 from 8 any more proud to have such a.m. to 12 p.m. an amazing group of ladies join our sisterhood. We have some awesome fundraisers for Phi Kappa Phi this semester. First of all do not Trivia is no trivial matter as miss the Mr. Green and Gold Southeastern’s chapter of the pageant. The pageant will be a national honor society of Phi lot of fun, so come support our Kappa Phi hosts its annual wonderful participants and the Homecoming Intramural Quiz ladies of AST. Plus no one will Bowl Tournament. Phi Kappa want to miss this rae. This Phi is hosting an eight team semester AST brings South- tournament Tuesday, Oct. 22 eastern students the chance from 2-5:30 p.m. in the Stu- to win an upgraded faculty/ dent Union Ballroom. Come sta parking pass for the rest cheer on your favorite faculty of the semester. Who would and friends. Quiz Bowl is a want to miss this opportunity question and answer game of for better parking? Raes are general knowledge and quick only $1. For our Greeks who do recall. Game questions cover T HE L ION ’ S R OAR O PINIONS O CTOBER 22, 2013 P AGE 3 Keep your eyes on the road agree with some of Jindal’s po- to cross the street, and barely motor vehicle crashes involving Speak litical choices I agree with this stop for people in the cross- distracted drivers. Do you talk/text one. Though the loophole in walk. Running through yellow Distracted driving is danger- this law is having enough police lights is child’s play and speed ous driving. Picking up your while driving? officers on patrol actually pull- limit signs are invisible to them. phone, touching the screen and ing drivers over for the offense, Much of the times, I have no- paying it attention is deliberate, Out I find it hard to believe a police ticed, these drivers are talking and you’re taking your eyes off officer can see if a driver is on their phones. the road for your own selfish CODIE SULLIVAN scrolling through their Twitter Now the one-handed drivers, reasons. If you’re so concerned Senior feed in a moving car. No matter who do nothing but drive with with your phone and the people Biology this hole, it’s still reckless. one hand and use the smart- in your life, I suggest a Blue- Remember, we are behind the phone in the other, are the most tooth headset or a new Ford “I do talk while I drive. I BY NICOLE KOSTER wheel of a monstrous amount hazardous because they are not model with the SYNC capabili- try not to, but under certain Staff Reporter of metal and steel, weighing in paying attention to anything but ties. circumstances, I have to.” at tons. Some trucks look like their phone. It’s as if they don’t I could bore you with sta- When your little league base- they probably weigh about the know how to operate the ve- tistics on car crash numbers ball coach used to say, “Keep size of an elephant. Especially hicle without the phone in one caused by cell phone usages, your eyes on the ball,” they the ones I see around campus hand. The final type of driver is but those never seem to hit meant it for your own safety. with the tires so highly raised the conscientious one, the one home with students. What mat- The same goes for when your the door openings start at my who is alert and fair, and I’ve ters to me is waking up another KANDICE HERNDON parents and driver’s educa- head—and I’m six feet tall. seen one in all the six years I’ve day to live my life and continue Junior tion teacher told you to “Keep I’ve walked, rode a bicycle been driving. It’s me. driving toward my goals. The Kinesiology your eyes on the road, not your and now drive to school so I’ve Everyone, please, put down road is a scary, fast-paced place phone.” Unless you want to die experienced variations of driv- the phone. Learn to soak up the and anything can happen in “I do talk on the phone young, I’d take their advice. ers enter this campus. I’ve clas- sun, the sky, the trees and the the blink of an eye. The world while driving, however I According to Louisiana state sified them into four categories, air. Let’s bring the conscien- would be a wonderful place if don’t text while driving law (R.S. 32:300.5), texting the fourth one almost like an tious driver back into society we all just put our phones away because I think that is more while driving is banned. Unfor- endangered species. and have safer roads for every- while driving, really, try to dangerous than talking tunately, there is no state wide First, there are the White one. Look around at what God imagine it. while driving.” ban on hand-held phone use; Rabbits. They’re late for a has put on this Earth, not what As drivers, it is our respon- only for drivers with interme- very important date so they’re Steve Jobs put inside the palm sibility to keep the road a safe diate licenses. In May of 2013, usually too much in a hurry to of your hand. place by obeying the laws and KYLE RICHERT pay a pedestrian any respect; According to the US Depart- using common sense. Just re- Gov. Bobby Jindal signed into Sophomore they’re the driver, so it’s their ment of Transportation study member, even though you will law a ban on using social me- Engineering dia sites while driving. The law road, end of story. Then, there on distracted driving for 2011, never see other drivers on the are road anarchists who have no 3,331 people were killed in road for more than a second as went into effect in August with “I talk on the phone while regard for the rules of the road. crashes involving distracted they zoom past, we are all shar- fines of up to $500 for subse- driving, but I use hands-free They’ll roll through stop signs drivers and an estimated addi- ing the road, so pay attention to quent offenders. As I, and many Bluetooth.” other Louisianians, may dis- when there are people trying tional 387,000 were injured in it and the other drivers on it. Calm down, it’s just a game upon the lives of strangers in KACEY LEON the name of football during a Sophomore 2011 NFL game between the Kinesiology Oakland Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers. “I talk on the phone while Though violence among driving because it’s easier sports fans may not always than texting. I can actually reach such extreme levels, this pay attention and still be is by no means an isolated inci- able to communicate.” dent in the world of sports. Ac- cording to the same article, the NFL averaged three arrests and 25 ejections from each stadium ALLISON DELATTE BY MELANIE MANN every week in 2010’s football Sophomore Staff Reporter season. General Studies On another note, violent be- In August of 2011, USA To- havior isn’t merely restricted to “Yes, I talk on the phone day reported a violent outbreak the audience at sporting events. and drive, but to me, it’s which led to the eviction of “It’s the most perfect feeling better than texting and 70 people from the premises, in the world to know you’ve driving and is a lot safer.” 12 arrests, the shooting of two hit a guy just right, that you’ve people and one man being mer- maximized the physical pain cilessly beaten in a restroom. he can feel. . . . You feel the Judging from the intensity life just go out of him. You’ve of violence, one might assume taken all this man’s energy DANYELLE SANDERS that this occurred as a result of and just dominated him,” said Junior a gang war, or perhaps a civil NFL player Michael Strahan in General Studies rights protest gone awry. Guess 2007. again. It was at a National Foot- ball League preseason game “Yes. It helps me commu- see ANNOYING pg. 7 that fans degenerated into rag- nicate while I am driving ing barbarians, wreaking havoc because it is easier.” Letters to the Editor

TAYLOR STANLEY We appreciate you, Spirit of Lion Athletics thanks student body Junior Kinesiology Southland Marching Band with free trip to McNeese game “Yes, I talk on the phone while driving. I answer if it Dear Editor, Dear Editor and Southeastern Students, is an important phone call On behalf of the Alumni Association, I would like to commend our The support of our student body and Greek organizations at all the from my parents, but that is band on their professional conduct at the game this past weekend. Many home football games has been outstanding. As a way to say “Thank about it.” alumni have commented on how rude Stephen F. Austin’s band was you,” the athletic department will sponsor a student bus to Lake Charles and how they boldly overstepped their welcome by playing when our to watch your Lions take on McNeese State University. The athletic de- band had already begun and by trying to drown our announcements. The partment will provide the bus, pre-game meal, post-game meal and ticket crowning blow was competing with our own alma mater at the end of the to the game in Lake Charles, all at no charge! It’s our way of saying thank game. you. DR. ZHENGRONG LI We are fortunate to have our students under the tutelage of band direc- Sign-ups will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the Dugas Center at the Professor tor Paul Frechou who has taught them not only music but also sportsman- front desk. Seating is limited and will be on a first come-first serve basis. Chemistry and Physics ship and leadership. We salute our band members for always being there Success in athletics is not possible without the continued support of our and giving us great performances and spirit while always being a class act. student body. Thank you again, and I hope to see you on the bus! “Sometimes I do because Keep up the good work, Spirit of the Southland Band, as you Lion Up! I have to call my wife, and We notice and we are proud of you! the conversation is kept Jay Artigues very short. I really don’t Kathy Pittman Athletic Director talk on the phone and drive Alumni Director at the same time.”

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BY ALLISON CRADY Staff Reporter

Southeastern theater opened the 2013-2014 season with a classic drama tackling gender roles and human equality in Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Set in 1899 in a small Norwegian town, the production was bro- ken into three acts: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day after Christmas. Each act centered on the character development of Nora Helmer, a sheltered housewife with a secret. The show was held Oct. 15 through Oct. 18 in Vonnie Borden Theatre. “I think the theme is still very relevant because women’s rights are still an issue. There are still jobs where women don’t get paid as well as men,” said Chad Winters, director and theater instructor. “We always try to put a classical piece in our season. ‘A Doll’s House’ is taught in our Intro to Theater class. It’s never the same when you read it; it’s a whole new experience.” Bringing in nearly a full house for its opening night, the perfor- mance received a standing ovation and invoked inspirational thought. “The fact that she left him, in the day when women really weren’t allowed much power or rule over a household, was a pretty powerful statement,” said Aaron Pfeil, a senior kinesiology major. “It shows not just for women, but for everyone, that you’re not stuck where you’re at even though you’ve been that way for years and you’ve been taught that your whole life. You can change whenever you want.” Nora secretly risks breaking the law and her own dignity to save her husband, Torvald Helmer, while playing the role of his “little songbird” in their picture-perfect household. After eight years of following his lead and corrections, Nora discovers her sheltered existence and her need for independence.

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The Lion’s Roar / Nick BeJeaux In the Henrik Ibsen play “A Doll’s House,” Nora Helmer (Olivia Matte, all pho- tos) is at rst content with her life as a nineteenth century housewife. After a past mistake comes to light, Nora struggles to keep her secret from her protec- tive husband Torvald (MJ Ricks, top and top left). Throughout the ordeal, Nora is helped and hindered by her friends Dr. Ranks (Kyle French, left center) and Kristine Linde (Jaimee Rome, left center). Renowned poet to come to campus for Common Read BY JESSE KARGER Yusef Komunyakaa, a Pulitzer otherwise wouldn’t get exposed vey the story.” quickly,” said Jonah Zieske, a the Common Read and the fact Staff Reporter Prize winner for poetry. In hom- to.” The play is being sponsored sophomore math major who will that it’s all poetry and not your age to Komunyakaa, Dr. Chance According to Harvey, the by two corporate sponsors: play the protagonist Gilgamesh standard lines is going to make The Common Read is a pro- Harvey, professor of American play they are putting on is the Southern Costume Company of in this upcoming play. “We have it a bit challenging since he is so gram in which many freshmen literature and freshman com- epic of Gilgamesh based on New Orleans, The Style Fur- an open dress rehearsal Tuesday prestigious. It makes me a little and sophomores have partici- position, and several of her stu- Komunyakaa’s version of the niture Corporation of New Or- at the library, and that’s for the anxious, but I think he’s going to pated in since 2008. dents will be putting on a play story. Originally, the story of leans and Singer Island public to see. We’re also going really enjoy it.” According to its home web- during the Common Read Fes- Gilgamesh was found on twelve A total of 23 students are to do it Wednesday night before The play will have a dress re- site, the Common Read pro- tival called “Scenes from Gil- clay tablets in Mesopotamia in participating to make this play the festival on Thursday.” hearsal today, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. gram’s purpose is to get English gamesh: A Verse Play by Yusef what is modern day Iraq, and happen, and 15 of those are ac- Yusef Komunyakaa will sit in the Sims Memorial Library classes across campus to read a Komunyakaa” for the author Komunyakaa had taken the story tors. The pool of talent came out in the audience and watch them and is open for anyone to come common text that will encourage himself and the public to enjoy. and put it into a play written en- of Harvey’s American literature perform his work on Oct. 24. watch. The final showtime for growth and discussion. There “They are not reading this tirely as poetry. The play Harvey and freshman composition class- “He will be there during the the play is Oct. 24 at 9:30 a.m. is also the added bonus of get- play [for the Common Read]; and her students are putting on es. Students have not been prac- play, and I believe he will be at the Student Union Theater. ting the actual author to visit the they are reading Komunyakaa’s will not be the entire play, as it ticing long, but they are ready staying after for a Q&A and talk For more information on the campus to do public readings book of poetry ‘Pleasure has been condensed for time. for the show. for a little bit,” said Zieske. “It’s Common Read program, visit and meet with the students about Dome,’” said Harvey, who dou- “We’re following Komun- “We were very worried at the always interesting to see the au- www.english.selu.edu, and for the author’s work. This will oc- bles as director and producer of yakaa’s text exactly,” said Har- start of this because it is the most thor’s reactions to the play. Ko- more information about the play, cur during the Common Read the play. “The reason why this is vey. “But, it is very difficult to challenging play we’ve done, munyakaa is probably the most students may email Harvey at festival on Thursday, Oct. 24. important is that students will be narrow down into a format that but it all came together very revered author we’ve had for [email protected]. This semester the Common able to see this wonderful drama will fit into 30 minutes and the Read text is “Pleasure Dome” by Komunyakaa has written and themes that will adequately con- T HE L ION ’ S R OAR A RTS & E NTERTAINMENT O CTOBER 22, 2013 P AGE 5 Women’s Chorale takes on classic opera songs BY MEGAN FERRANDO songs in French and Italian, the “Habanera” from Carmen, “Re- Staff Reporter performers took on personas of vival Scene” from Susannah and the characters in each piece, of- many more. Southeastern’s Women’s Cho- fering a visual as well as vocal “I tried to pick things that were rale and Concert Choir captivated show. The singers wore witch contrasting, but also interesting the audience with the first note hats for “Witches Chorus” and for the audience and challenging of the night by Theresa Carolla, had various other props for each for the singers,” said Alissa Mer- who opened with a loud witch story told. The emotions on the curio Rowe, conductor. cackle for “Witches Chorus” performer’s faces, though, al- Two songs were conducted from Macbeth. The concert took lowed the audience to understand by students Heidi Matherne and place at First United Methodist what the song was saying, even if Mary Peacock. Church, due to the welcoming it was not in English. “I loved every piece that we atmosphere and great sound the “It was very intense. The emo- sang because I love music, and it’s church offers, on Oct. 17 and was tions were clearly seen through fun to see the contrast between all held by the Department of Fine the characters that the singers of them and get to change charac- and Performing Arts. portrayed. I could feel the emo- ters and feel the different dynam- Friends, families and music tion,” said Jennifer Fontenot, an ics in each piece,” said Wellen. lovers packed the church, taking attendee from Mandeville. Like Wellen, Carolla loved in the dramatic music performed “We learn the meanings so we every song, but was particularly in French, Italian and English. can take on the character better,” fond of “Witches Chorus.” “We’ll go through and learn said Laura Wellen, junior com- “I loved ‘Witches Chorus,’ the context,” said Carolla, vo- munication major in Women’s not even because of the witch’s cal music eduction junior, about Chorale. “Dr. Rowe would tell us cackle that I did. It was really fun singing in a foreign language. a story about the characters and to do, but it was just the energy “We had a translation, but it how we should act, and once she and acting it out that was just wasn’t word for word. As music told us that it was easy to pretend awesome,” said Carolla. majors, though, we take diction you’re that person.” The chorale and choir closed classes that help us learn how A large variety of songs on a happy note with “Stomp to pronounce words. Honestly, were chosen based on style and Your Foot!” from The Tender I like singing in other languages meaning. The night included Land, leaving the audience to The Lion’s Roar/Megan Ferrando better because it’s just easier.” pieces such as “Chorus of Peas- greet one another and the per- The Women’s Chorale combine acting with singing in their performance. The chorale envelopes their roles, not only by Aside from singing multiple ant Girls” from Eugene Onegin, formers. singing in French, Italian and English, but becoming the characters in the process. Louisiana Philharmonic returns to Columbia stage BY SARA PATRICK current concert, advertised as lumbia Theatre for the Performing A&E Editor “Beethoven’s Fifth” and also Arts,” said Dr. Roy Blackwood, known as “Beethoven and Blue director of the Columbia Theatre. The Louisiana Philharmonic Jeans.” “Beethoven’s Fifth is always a Orchestra made its return to “It was a fabulous concert and thrilling piece, and I love Mozart Hammond for the first time in quite wonderful to have the Loui- and Mendelssohn.” several years to perform their siana Philharmonic back at Co- The concert, which was held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre, was general admission and offered discounted tickets for $10 to Southeastern students. According to conductor Stu- art Chafetz at the beginning of the concert, this LPO show was “great classical music in a casual environment.” The casual nature of this LPO concert was evident by the musicians and conductor wearing blue jeans. “I really liked the casual atmo- sphere of the performance,” said Seth Galtier, a senior majoring in music education. “I feel like it really appealed to the people that The Lion’s Roar/Sara Patrick don’t normally attend concerts. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra made its return to the Columbia Theatre stage with “Beethoven and Blue Jeans,” It was definitely an entertaining a performance of classical pieces in a casual environment. night, and I look forward to go- ing to future performances of the to standard symphonic etiquette, Night’s Dream.” by a professional ensemble,” said LPO in Hammond.” but again, that aspect was up to “I thought the performance Galtier. “It was my first time hear- In between movements, the the conductor.” was very well executed,” said ing Beethoven’s Fifth live, and it conductor Stuart Chafetz en- For the first half of the recital, Connie Adams, a freshman ma- was a pretty cool experience.” gaged with the audience, speak- develop into something more the LPO performed the Overture joring in biology. “I have never The LPO will be returning to personal for Librans looking for ing to one of the attendees about to “The Magic Flute,” an op- been to a performance like that the Columbia Theatre to perform romance. Aspects are also favor- her own history with music and era that the Southeastern Opera before, so I wasn’t sure what to a “Yuletide Celebration” on Fri- able for platonic relationships. encouraging everyone to applaud Workshop produced in Spring expect, but I was very pleased and day, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. This con- SCORPIO (October 23 to after each movement. 2012. The orchestra then per- enjoyed my time.” cert will be conducted by Michael ARIES (March 21 to April 19) November 21) A more-positive “It was the conductor’s pre- formed Mozart’s Concerto No. 2 After a brief intermis- Hall, and it will feature a variety You enjoy the attention early in mood might be dicult to as- rogative to present the music as in D Major for Flute and Orches- sion, everyone returned to hear of holiday favorites and festivities the week, but it might be a good sume in light of a recent problem he wished,” said Blackwood. “As tra, K. 285D, featuring Heather Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in for the entire family including lo- idea to opt for some privacy by involving the health of someone part of Southeastern, Columbia Zinninger Yarmel as guest flut- C minor, Op. 67, also referred to cal school choirs, scenes from the week’s end so that you can have special. But by week’s end, your Theatre is an educational institu- ist. 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Sponsored By P AGE 6 O CTOBER 22, 2013 A RTS & E NTERTAINMENT T HE L ION ’ S R OAR Wind Symphony celebrates composer John Williams BY EMILY STEPHAN date, having worked on almost ic,” said Erica Reine, sympho- Staff Reporter 80 films. Many of his compo- ny member and a sophomore sitions have become iconic music education major. “It re- The Southeastern Wind staples of popular culture, of- ally fits the movies he writes Symphony paid tribute to film ten imitated and parodied. His for.” composer John Williams with numerous awards include five The audience was extremely an afternoon concert at Pottle Academy Awards, three Gold- enthusiastic and immensely Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. en Globes and 17 Grammys. enjoyed the concert. The ap- 17 and was conducted by Dr. He has been nominated for the plause at the conclusion was Glen J. Hemberger, professor Academy Awards 48 times as deafening. of music and director of bands. of 2012. “I loved it,” said Jonathan The Wind Symphony played The performance includ- Dupre, a sophomore vocal per- some of the most recognizable ed several of Williams’ most formance major. “I thought it music in the history of motion iconic themes in addition to a was amazing, something for pictures. more obscure one. After begin- everyone.” John Williams was born in ning the show with the Twen- Many students had the same 1932 and after attending the tieth Century Fox Fanfare by positive opinion. University of California-Los Alfred Newman, the program “It was so good. It’s sooth- Angeles in the 1950s, he start- included pieces from “Star ing,” said Hannah Noblet, a ed writing music for television, Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost freshman elementary education eventually moving on to feature Ark,” “Schindler’s List,” “In- major. “I haven’t been to many films in the early 1970s. He met diana Jones and the Kingdom Wind Symphony concerts, but his most constant collaborator, of the Crystal Skull,” “1941,” it was excellent. You could tell director Steven Spielberg, and “Superman” and “E.T: The Ex- they put a lot of heart into it. wrote his first famous score in tra-Terrestial.” In between the [The score for] E.T. was my 1975, “Jaws.” He would gain music, Dr. Hemberger shared favorite [that they played]. I even more acclaim after scor- some biographical details on loved the movie as a kid and it ing George Lucas’ “Star Wars” Williams and had the orches- really took me back.” and Spielberg’s “E.T.: The tra perform snippets of work For more information on Extra-Terrestial” and “Raid- from other film composers that other Fanfare programs, con- ers of the Lost Ark.” He has inspired or worked alongside tact the Department of Fine and since grown to become one of him. Performing Arts at 985-549- The Lion’s Roar/Emily Stephan the most famous and prolific “[Williams’ music is so 2184 or check out the schedule The Southeastern Wind Symphony pay tribute to John Williams, who scored George Lucas’ “Star Wars” and Steven motion picture composers to unique because] it’s so dramat- on the Southeastern website. Speilberg’s “E. T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Spirit of the Southland hosts ‘Strawberry Classic’

BY KATIE ARBOUR at 2 p.m., buses pulled in filled Estoque. ence a little fright with their show groups including the Southeast- Miller, Austin Dugas-Higdon and Staff Reporter with band students ready to per- Following them, Ponchatoula “Afterworld,” directed by Rossi ern Brass Band and the Octuba- Anthony Burkett. Other soloists form. High School Greenwave Band, DiBenedetto. Fest musicians entered the stands included Eric Hendrix on Trom- The Spirit of the Southland The day began with a perfor- under director James Square, took Catholic High School Bruin to entertain the fans between bone, Miles Lyons and Justin Marching Band hosted the Straw- mance by Slidell High School’s the field with the show “Project Band and Bruinette Dance En- bands. Bihm on tuba, Michael Rivera berry Classic for high school stu- Marching Tigers. Their show was Synergy: Homebase Earth.” semble performed “Something At the end of the evening, and Scott Brady on drums. dents across the state. themed “A Tribute to Elvis” un- Mandeville High School Wicked This Way Comes,” under Spirit of the Southland per- “Today went beautifully,” On Saturday, Oct. 19 starting der the direction of Director Val Skipper Band then gave the audi- the direction of Duane LeBlanc. formed their own show playing said Sharie Mahler, spirit drum Fountainebleau High School many pieces including “Fan- major. “Couldn’t have asked for Crimson Band for Bulldog Land fare,” “SLU Fight Song,” “Just a better turnout. Couldn’t have performed “Psychotic Circus” A Closer Walk,” “Lil Liza Jane,” asked for a better performance under director Lee Hicks and as- “House of the Rising Sun,” from the bands. Couldn’t have sistant director Larry Heard. “When You Wish Upon a Star,” asked for a better performance Walker High Band of Legacy the theme from the “Incredibles,” from our band. It was magical. I under director Jeff Seighman per- “Trashing the Camp” from “Tar- was so happy to be apart of this.” formed a show themed “Sir Elton zan” and “Circle of Life.” The high school students John.” The Lionettes were featured seemed to be having fun as well. Dutchtown High the Dutch- using garbage cans as props dur- “[Competition is] fun and town Sound came in with a show ing the band’s performance of a exciting, but nerve racking,” said entitled “Heroes.” Director Shei- Disney favorite, “Trashing the Catherine Crayton, clarinet play- ly Bell led them with an emotion- Camp.” er from Ponchatoula High. al performance with movements Saxophone music major An- High school students espe- about a super hero, a military per- gelisa Allen sang a solo during cially enjoyed the Spirit of the son and a father. “Circle of Life.” Southland’s ending performance. Finally, St. Amant High Other soloist in the Spirit of “I wasn’t impressed in the be- Marching Band ended the high the Southland Marching Band ginning [with Spirit of the South- school performances with the are: Caroline Wright on flute, land,] but then as it went on I theme of “Nemesis.” They were Brooke Gaudet on oboe, Gerald was very impressed,” said Hailey under the direction of director Nixon on bassoon and piccolo, Blackwell, a clarinet player from Craig Millet. Jesse White on clarinet, Haley Ponchatoula. The Spirit of the Southland Bruch on alto saxophone, and For more information regard- Marching Band played perfor- Samantha Balfantz on tenor sax- ing the Spirit of the Southland The Lion’s Roar/Katie Arbour mances all throughout the day ophone. The many trumpet solo- Band, contact Paul Frechou at The Spirit of the Southland Marching Band performs “Lil Liza Jane” in Strawberry Stadium during the Strawberry Classic while bands switched out. Small ists include Harry Morter, Aaron [email protected]. competition, welcoming high school students for the competition on Saturday, Oct. 19. Dance Project to present four routines to famous tune ‘Let It Be’ BY SARA PATRICK control it. I can only ‘Let It Be.’ odds with each other, trying to Lewis. “Everyone has situations ers that no matter how hard the about life, good and bad. A&E Editor That is the inspiration for this get through cross word puzzles,” that can be hard to deal with, struggle is, you can always be “Take a moment out of each piece.” said Marsh. “I really didn’t have but when people turn to others the person you strive to be and day to rest your mind, to laugh The upcoming Fanfare Dance The piece entitled “Cross an idea of how to embrace this for help, they lift their spirits still accomplish your goals and about the stuff you can’t pos- Performance Project entitled Words,” choreographed by Mar- scenario until Martie added the and show them that they can dreams.” sibly control, to miss someone “Let It Be” will present four dif- tie Fellom, includes a script by current controversies of fiscal live their lives and make their The piece choreographed by that you can’t possibly bring ferent pieces of choreography English instructor Alan Marsh. responsibility and genetically dreams come true. In my piece I the concert’s artistic director back and to let yourself experi- performed to the famous The This piece is considered an modified foods in America. That wanted to show off these differ- Skip Costa has yet to be named ence each and every moment of Beatles’ song, but each piece of amusing social commentary on really helped me tie it together.” ent walks of life and at the end as of publication. His piece en- this thing we call life before we choreography will have its own genetically designed foods and Ashley Lewis’ piece retains show how these people come courages everyone to take time reach the end of our journey,” musical arrangement and tell the U.S. fiscal policy. The danc- the title “Let It Be” and deals together as one, and show oth- to appreciate every little thing said Costa. audience a different story. ers are Lindsy Brown and Mil- with the everyday struggles that The dance concert will be lenique Brown, and they will people face in their lives. performed at the Vonnie Borden be accompanied by live music “There are all different types Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 23 courtesy of Phi Mu Alpha Sin- of walks of life that deal with at 7:30 p.m. All seats are $5. fonia. struggles and hardships whether Tickets will be sold in the lobby “As Martie’s piece was it be family, friends, school, fi- an hour before the performance. evolving, she first envisioned nances, jobs, relationships, chil- According to Fine and Per- two characters, apparently at dren, medical, health, etc.,” said forming Arts event advertise- ments, four Southeastern faculty members will put their creative, diverse and choreographic spins on the timeless classic “Let It Be.” The piece choreographed by Alison Maraman is entitled “Autumn Shift.” This piece is based on seasonal change and inspired by family matters. “When I learned that the theme of the concert was ‘Let It Be’ it initially brought me to tears,” said Maraman. “For the last few years my father has been slowly degenerating from frontotemporal dementia. Sometimes it is easier to watch someone die than to watch someone that still has vigor in their body just waste away. I cannot do anything about it. I couldn’t prevent it. I cannot T HE L ION ’ S R OAR A RTS & E NTERTAINMENT O CTOBER 22, 2013 P AGE 7 History instructor gives Fanfare lecture on revolution in the colonies BY MELANIE MANN was that, in order for the colo- until fairly late, really until the Staff Reporter nists to equate Andros with summer of 1776. My primary re- James II, they had to prove that search materials included news- The historical revolution of a Andros posed a Roman Catholic papers, pamphlets, sermons, single colony in the United States threat to the colonists, which he (both English and American), di- was the topic of last week’s lec- didn’t, so they made up a ‘Pop- aries, records of the colonial as- ture as part of the Fanfare Then ish Plot’ based solely on Andros’ semblies and lots of other stuff. and Now Lecture Series. Indian policies. Finally, Massa- The book begins with the Glori- Dr. Benjamin Price, history chusetts became a Royal Colony ous Revolution in England and instructor, presented “Revolu- in 1691 that required them to ac- the ideologies that developed tion in the Vineyard of the Lord: cept toleration of Anglicans and in England as a result of ideas The Glorious Revolution in acceptance of the king as a part about the meaning of the revolu- Massachusetts” on Wednesday, of their government.” tion and follows English political Oct. 16 in Pottle Auditorium. Price’s interest and research ideas up to the mid-1700s. Then Price received his master’s in the Glorious Revolution ex- I looked at the Glorious Revolu- degree in classical history from tends beyond the information tion in Massachusetts, New York Louisiana State University and presented in the lecture. He and Maryland. Then I looked at earned his doctorate in American delved even further into the de- Americans’ conceptions of what colonial history, specializing in tails of the Glorious Revolution a good king is and how the king late 17th century American and in his book “Nursing Fathers: of England (and the American British history. His credentials American Colonists’ Conception colonies) fit into the Constitu- allowed him the opportunity to of English Protestant Kingship, tional and political frameworks share his interest in history with 1688-1776.” of American thought up to the the students of Southeastern. “I was actually interested in American Revolution.” “Massachusetts colonists, un- defining the differences over Next in line for the Then and happy with their rule under Ed- time between folks who would Now Lecture Series is “Austen, mund Andros, rebelled against become rebels (Patriots) and Bronte, Shakespeare and Meyer Andros in an attempt to fight a people who would remain loyal (Oh My!): ‘Twilight’ in the Lit- ‘Glorious Revolution in Massa- to the king (Tories) in the Ameri- erary Tradition,” to be present- The Lion’s Roar / Melanie Mann chusetts’ comparable to the Glo- can Revolution,” said Price. ed by English instructor Tasha Dr. Benjamin Price, history instructor, speaks at a Then and Now lecture. His lecture entitled”Revolution in the Vineyard rious Revolution in England,” “Problem was that those dif- Whitton on Wednesday, Oct. 23 of the Lord: The Glorious Revolution in Massachusetts” details the mindset and history surrounding the Massachusetts said Price. “The only problem ferences didn’t seem to emerge at 1 p.m. in Pottle Auditorium. rebellion.

ANNOYING screaming bloody murder, berat- what games are for. But no game continued from pg. 3 ing players and referees, is one is worth the price of human suf- Columbia Theatre features of the many things that makes fering, physical or emotional. I get the feeling that if the sporting events unbearable for Next time you attend a sport- man wasn’t wearing a football me. ing event, my advice would be jersey, a quote like this could Think about our own sports to chill out, relax and remember Broadway show ‘Memphis’ for earn him a ticket in line for a players at Southeastern. One that it’s just a game. psychiatric evaluation. wrong move can send a fusillade At this point, we as a soci- of insults hurling toward the ety need to step back and think player. Again, think objectively Fanfare celebration objectively. Is it really OK that here. Why is the player being people are getting seriously in- screamed at? Probably because BY KATIE ARBOUR 1950s and tells the story of a disc dreams of becoming a famous jured due to aggression fueled Staff Reporter jockey named Huey who plays singer. Upon her return for years he or she failed to kick, catch or music to an audience of Cauca- later, the roles of the former cou- by sports rivalry? Should a per- hit a ball properly. Our players Columbia Theatre played a sian listeners. He makes friends ple reversed as Felicia is engaged son act like a sadistic maniac so are college students. We can rest recording of the hit Broadway at an African American club and and successful while Huey’s ca- that he or she can fulfill the goal assured that on any given day, musical “Memphis” for the com- promises to air the music of Feli- reer is diminished. of thrusting a ball across a court any college student will have munity to watch. cia, another main character. Once Chad Kimball played Huey or field? If you ask me, it’s not something to be stressed out On Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 he plays her music, the two fall and Montego Glover plays Feli- worth the threat to human safety. about. It’s not right to add emo- p.m. approximately 15 people in love and struggle to build a re- cia in the show. In fact, I believe that one tional pressure to someone sim- gathered at the Columbia Theatre lationship during a period when “You don’t have an oppor- doesn’t have to physically hurt ply because they aren’t playing a to watch the well-known musical. interracial relationships were not tunity to see a wide variety of a person in order to go too far game efficiently enough. Tickets were $12 for adults and accepted. The two then decide to shows,” said Pfeil. “Having this in sports aggression. Sitting I’m not saying that sports $8 for students. move to New York. available and in Hammond is a near a crowd of people who are shouldn’t be enjoyed. That’s “Being able to come to a ven- At this point, Huey has his great opportunity for people in- ue like this at the price of a movie own television show featuring terested in music like us. “ to see a really high quality show African American dancers. When Although attendance was low, is great,” said Southeastern alum- presented with an opportunity to those present were impressed nus Margaret Pfeil. take the show to New York, he with the show and experienced “It was incredible,” said Si- rejects the offer because of their many emotions. mon Pfeil, Southeastern alumni. request to replace his African “I loved it,” said Amanada “The venue was really spectacu- American cast with Caucasian Pfeil. “I laughed, I cried and I lar for something like this.” performers. In effort to prove a even kicked the chair.” The Broadway show takes point, he kisses Felicia on the air. For more information on Fan- place in Memphis during the Felicia leaves him to follow her fare, visit columbiatheatre.org.

DOLL’S HOUSE tion for each performance. comedy, a little sexiness, continued from pg. 4 “Most of my work is re- some drama; everything that search, and doing it over could make a play great was Having chosen a more fa- and over and over again, and in there.” miliar play, Winters worked thinking about all the different The emotional finale in to recreate the production in ways I could portray a certain the performance brought into a way that would entertain emotion. We call it ‘moment- question the real meaning of those who already knew the to-moment,’ and we kind of marriage and love. In a post- plot. let it flow,” said Matte. “Once performance interview, Ricks “I think they brought the the costume is on and I walk discussed his reaction to his house down,” said Kayla Wil- into the lights, I sort of empty character’s viewpoint. son, a sophomore English ma- myself of myself and become “There’s a line in the play jor who read the play during Nora.” when I say, ‘No man sacri- her freshman year at South- Matthew Green, set de- fices his integrity for the one eastern. “It was 10 times bet- signer, and Mignon Charvet, he loves.’ We should be the ter watching it then reading it. costume designer, worked to opposite of that,” said Ricks. The ending was definitely my produce a Victorian Era atmo- “Every man should love their favorite part with all of the sphere. wife, and if you love your emotion.” “Mignon did such a good wife so much, you should be After three months of prep- job with the costumes,” said able to sacrifice your integrity aration, Winters discussed the Matte. “She handmade all of for her, because that’s what immediate shift in attitude the costumes for us. The green marriage and true love is all when the actors suddenly dress I want to keep.” about.” have an audience. Supporting characters “A Doll’s House” was held “Having an audience include Ms. Linde, Nora’s as a part of Fanfare, an annual brought it more to life. It was childhood friend played by festival of the arts, humanities a really spot on performance Jaimee Rome, and Nils Krog- and social sciences. For a full tonight,” said Winters. “I stad, a lawyer played by Chris schedule of Fanfare events think the actors did excellent, Dalton. and more information visit and when they came out they “A Doll’s House went out columbiatheatre.org or con- were energized and excited literally with a bang,” said tact the Department of Fine about what they were doing. Seth Walker, sophomore biol- and Performing Arts at 985- They were in the moment.” ogy major. “They had a little 549-2184. Despite a prolonged cell phone interruption in the au- dience, MJ Ricks, a student STEAK DINNER IS FREE FOR who played the role of Tor- YOUR B-DAY WHEN DINING IN vald, felt the show’s premiere WITH 4 OR MORE! (MUST SHOW VALID ID) was “stellar.” 117 W.Thomas St. Hammond, LA 70401 (985)345 -9854 “I consider myself a little www.themarinersinn.com inexperienced because this Sponsored By really is my first big role. It’s been a journey, and I’m glad to have been able to work with this amazing cast,” said Ricks. “Olivia is an excellent actress; I don’t understand how she can do school and memorize all of those lines.” Olivia Matte, a student who starred in the role of Nora, described her prepara- P AGE 8 O CTOBER 22, 2013 S PORTS T HE L ION ’ S R OAR DEVILS IN THE DETAILS

The Lion’s Roar/ Lions defeat conference opponent in road contest Christopher Martin Junior quarterback quarter. On the ensuing kickoff, the Demons mishan- BY KATHRYN CARLINE Bryan Bennett dled the kick, downing the ball on the one-yard line. Staff Reporter (above) breaks a Demons quarterback Zach Adkins would then fumble defender’s tackle, Despite an uninspired first half, the Lions scored 16 the snap, allowing the Lions to tackle Adkins in the leading the Lions on unanswered points, started by a 92-yard kickoff return end zone for a safety. The Lions would score on the the ground with 46 for a touchdown that would spark the Lions to victory. next possession, putting the Lions up, 23-16. rushing yards and With the win against Northwestern State Demons, Roberson gave the Lions their opportunity to come two touchdowns. the Lions (5-2, 2-0) continued its win streak, now at and take over the game and with Sutton and Bennett Sophomore running four games. Before the game, head coach Ron Roberts taking that opportunity, the kickoff return touchdown back and return spoke about the contest. was not wasted. specialist Xavier “This will be a great test for our football team,” “Great to get a road win in the conference,” Rob- Roberson (left) broke said Roberts. “Northwestern State will be celebrating erts said after the game. the game open with Homecoming, so we know we can expect a hostile en- The Demons would fight back, however. A touch- his 92-yard kicko vironment.” down gave them the opportunity for a tie, but the De- return for a touch- The Lions stumbled out of the gate, with their first mons would miss the extra point attempt. The Lions down. Roberson also three drives resulting in three punts. The Lions would would seal the win with two touchdowns in the fourth nished the night pick up some momentum near the end of the half with quarter. second in rushing, an 82-yard drive for their lone touchdown of the half. For the game, Bennett led the Lions with 46 rushing with 45 yards. However, sophomore running back Xavier Rober- yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore running back son would have the most significant impact for the Li- Rasheed Harrell rushed for 28 yards and a touchdown. ons according to Roberts. In the second half, the kick Roberson finished the game with 45 rushing yards on return specialist managed a 92-yard kickoff return for ten carries and sophomore running back Kody Sutton a touchdown. gained 25 yards with a touchdown. “Xavier had the biggest play in the game with his “Jeff Smiley had several huge catches and Tony kickoff return touchdown,” said Roberts. McCrea, special teams, was huge. Along with Kevin Roberson’s energetic performance also received Harmon on safety,” said Roberts. recognition from Southland Conference officials who Jeff Smiley, sophomore wide receiver, had seven announced Monday he earned the Southland Confer- receptions for 87 yards. Tony McCrea, senior wide re- ence Special Teams Player of the Week award. ceiver, also contributed with four catches for 84 yards. A rare turning point for the Lions in the form of With Homecoming upon Southeastern, the team a kickoff return touchdown left the team behind two will take on Lamar, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Strawberry points, at 14-16 with eight minutes left in the third Stadium. Lady Lions bounce back after shutout loss

BY TAYLOR FONSECA Brianna Singh. between the two teams to get a “We created opportunities Staff Reporter The Lady Lions showed grit goal. The Demons put up a great from the opening kickoff,” said after a tough loss to SFA in the fight against the Lady Lions, and Hornbuckle. “We had trouble This weekend was bitter- previous match to get the over- the end result was 10 minutes of finding the net today, but finally sweet for the Lady Lions soccer time win against NSU. overtime play. in over time we got the break team, who achieved victory over “We showed great resilience “This game today, we knew through to win the game.” Northwestern State University, to come back after a tough lose,” the importance of it after losing The Lady Lions will play but fell to Stephen F. Austin. said head coach Blake Horn- on Friday,” said Singh. “It was against Sam Houston State on The Lady Lions lost 0-2 buckle. “We put in an overall going to be important to win, so Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. in against Stephen F. Austin on Fri- strong effort today and to find we all had to give our full ef- Huntsville, Texas. The Lady day, Oct. 18 and achieved a 1-0 the net. Today we dug in deep forts.” Lions will return home to play overtime victory over NSU on and found the extra effort to put Though the Lady Lions faced against Houston Baptist on Sun- Sunday, Oct. 20. us through.” some obstacles on the field, the day, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. in the Soc- “Making the winning goal is The Lady Lions had a great game turned in their favor. cer Complex. nice, but it is something we had comeback with Sunday’s game worked on all week for in prac- after losing their last game to tice,” said freshman forward SFA. It was a constant battle

The Lion’s Roar/Melanie Mann Junior defender Chelsea Villascusa retrieves the ball from SFA players in an ef- fort to prevent them from scoring on Friday, Oct 18. T HE L ION ’ S R OAR N EWS O CTOBER 22, 2013 P AGE 9 Grad Fair stirs excitement in seniors before commencement

BY MELANIE MANN Everybody’s in a really good through. It was a journey. I can Fair as a symbolic “finish line” STAFF REPORTER mood when they’re here.” say that much.” that they must cross to earn Grad Fair offers a variety Johnson began his time at their degree, creating an emo- As graduating seniors pre- of services to students, includ- Southeastern in 2006. Though tionally charged atmosphere. pare to order their caps and ing everything from financial he began his college career as “I feel very good,” said An- gowns, a motley assortment aid exit interviews to a resume a biology major, he now looks gela Morgan, a senior major- of emotions charge the atmo- writing workshop to cap and forward to getting his degree in ing in psychology. “I felt like I sphere: joy, pride and fear for gown pictures. marketing this semester. In his was graduating today. Before, the future. However, one uni- “Anything that they have to time at Southeastern, Johnson it was just like a never ending versal feeling Grad Fair brings do for graduation takes place performed in plays and was ac- tunnel. Today, I’m starting to to students is the realiza- here, so it’s kind of a one stop tively involved in the Student see some light at the end of it.” tion they have finally made it shop so they don’t have to go Government Association. He Morgan began as a kinesiol- through college. to the different departments plans to obtain a job in sales ogy major, but fell in love with Grad Fair was held Wednes- around campus,” said Plessala. and pursue graduate school for psychology after taking a class day, Oct. 16 and Thursday, Among the crowd of gradu- a degree in management. as an elective. Now, she hopes Oct. 17 in the Alumni Center ating students was Lydell John- “I’m very excited,” said Ivy to pursue a master’s in psy- as a means of providing re- son, a senior marketing major, Johnson, his mother. “I’m so chology so that she can work sources to students preparing and his mother Ivy Johnson, excited, I could just scream. in a hospital setting. to graduate. who was beaming with pride as It’s an accomplishment, and I Morgan offered a word of “It’s a fun event,” said De- she watched her son being pho- think he’s done well, so we’re advice for students struggling nise Plessala, regional man- tographed in his cap and gown. very excited and proud.” through college: The Lion’s Roar/Melanie Mann ager for Balfour. “Everybody’s “I had my fun times,” said Though Grad Fair serves an “Stay in school, everybody, Paid for by their student fees, seniors were able to pick up the newest edition of so excited. If they’re here, that Johnson. “I had my times efficient purpose, many seniors because the finish line feels the Le Souvenir yearbook at Grad Fair. The yearbook was completed during the means they’re almost finished. where it was tougher. I made it also view their time at Grad great.” summer by the Department of Student Publications.

The Lion’s Roar/Melanie Mann and Katie Arbour Seniors must take an exit survey upon leaving the university. This allows Southeastern to receive feedback from seniors so that the university can improve with each generation of students (left). The Bookstore allows students to purchase their caps and gowns for graduation (right). Seniors are given the opportunity to take cap and gown pictures for the yearbook as well.

HORROR FEST tume contest to be held at Wy- of an independent short horror continued from pg. 1 att’s Comics and Cards on Uni- film by local artists followed by versity Avenue on Wednesday, the 1968 classic “Night of the val started in 2011 with just a Oct. 23 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Living Dead.” This event is for play and the first 24-hour the- There will be a $5 entry fee for mature audiences only. atre event, but has since added those entering the costume con- Last but not least will be the more events thanks to the sup- test, and otherwise, the event is annual 24-hour theatre event port of the Hammond commu- free to the public. on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Vonnie nity. Last year the masquerade Borden Theatre from 8 p.m. to “Coming into our third year, ball was added to the HHF pro- 10 p.m. This year’s theme is the HHF is now supported by gram. “7 Signs of the Apocalypse,” businesses and organizations “We have successfully dou- based on prophesized events like the Downtown Develop- bled in size and community that will bring about the end of ment District, Hammond Re- support each year and look for- times. Tickets will be $7 at the gional Arts Center, Southeast- ward to how big it will get in door. ern’s theatre department, Alpha years to come,” said McLellan. “This year’s 24-hour theatre Psi Omega, Louisiana Center On Thursday, Oct. 24 from festival is the biggest and bad- for Theatrical Arts, Sir-Reel 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Macabre dest yet,” said Chelsea Krause, Studios, Wyatt’s Comics and Masquerade Ball will be held a senior majoring in general Cards and numerous down- at the Hammond Regional Arts studies with a theatre concen- town merchants,” said McLel- Center. The masquerade will tration who has been involved lan. “We are continuously feature a zombie fashion show with HHF since the first year. growing in terms of artists in- courtesy of local designers, a “I’m incredibly excited that terested in contributing to the “twisted dance” piece by La La Alpha Psi Omega continues to festival, which will always be Tribal Belly Dancing Troupe, a be a part of this enormous trib- the goal of the fest. Every art- Horror-themed Arts Market and ute to the arts. Our hope is that ist deserves to be recognized more. Tickets are $30 for indi- this is something everyone will for doing what they do best, viduals and $20 for couples. both support and enjoy. Expect and HHF will always support A new-addition to this year’s to see ‘7 Signs of the Apoca- The Lion’s Roar/Sara Stanley Hammond’s growing artistic fest, the Freaky Friday Film lypse’ put on by quite a bit of The Hammond Horror Festival holds a fundraiser each year in order to generate money for the event. This year the HHF talents.” Night will be held in Pottle Au- new talent on the stage produc- will donate to the American Cancer Society’s Tangipahoa Relay for Life. The first event of the four- ditorium on Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. tion and talent wise. There’s you’ll have to come to see what for the 2013 Hammond Hor- Tangipahoa Relay for Life. For night Halloween spectacular to 10 p.m. For just $5 anyone also probably going to be a few they are.” ror Festival will be donated to additional information, visit will be the newly-added cos- can attend and view a screening new elements to the show, but A portion of the proceeds the American Cancer Society’s www.hammondhorrorfest.org.

OGLESBEE made to it since 1990. There are The sales tax would have continued from pg. 1 approximately 526 beds in the increased the amount of beds prison, though the parish popu- in the jail taking the number office. lation has jumped from 85,754 from 330 to 856 beds, a net The jail was built in 1982 in 1990 to 122,571 in 2013, an increase of 200 percent in the and has not had any additions increase of 51.9 percent. jail. Edwards said there would have been additional space for training, education and reha- bilitation, designed to reduce recidivism. However, voters did not re- ject the Tangipahoa Parish Li- brary 2.81 millage which was just a renewal, not a new mill- age. According to Library Sys- tem Director Barry Bradford, the library runs off of a $3 mil- lion budget deriving from two property taxes, a 2.81 millage and a 3.0 millage. Each millage is active for a 10 year period. Tangipahoa voters largely renewed the tax with 61 per- cent, or 7,836 votes, voting in favor of renewal. Turnout was a bit lower for the renewal than the sales tax, totaling approximately 17.2 percent of qualified parish vot- ers. P AGE 10 O CTOBER 22, 2013 N EWS T HE L ION ’ S R OAR

AROUND THE NATION SGA senator weighs in on GUNMAN ATTACKS NEVADA MIDDLE SCHOOL Higher One payment programs

BY NICK BEJEAUX The Lion’s Roar / Nick BeJeaux Editor In Chief Because of Higher One’s My Lion Card, students have one more option when choosing how to receive Higher One, the private their nancial aid refunds. While using the company that took over man- card is not required, it provides almost agement of fi nancial aid refunds immediate access to refunds from the last month, is poised to broaden Controller’s O ce. its presence on campus into the realm of student worker payroll. According to controller Nettie Burchfi eld, student direct deposit and paycheck AP PHOTO/THE RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL, MARILYN NEWTON payroll will continue to be dis- services. Instead, Higher One SPARKS, Nev. — A shooting students as they showed up for bursed by the university Payroll will manage these services, but at a middle school in northern the start of the school week. Offi ce, but will transition to the procedure of switching is Nevada leaves two people The identities of the shooter Higher One at a later date. what Johnson fears will lead to involved dead and two boys injured, and victims weren’t immedi- Burchfi eld hopes that shifting mistrust between students and in payroll, rattling parents, teachers and ately known. By Scott Sonner refund and payroll services to the company. but students should a privately owned third party “You will have to re-set up still hang onto it and activate tions NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE will smooth out operations in direct deposit with Higher their accounts. tions the Controller’s Offi ce. One,” he said. “A lot of student “Don’t throw the card away,” about TRENTON, N.J. — Repub- “Southeastern has partnered workers already have direct he said. “You don’t have to use the new lican Gov. Chris Christie drops with Higher One to bring an deposit set up with the school, it if you don’t have refunds, but program. his fi ght against gay marriage in additional refunding and bank- but there’s no way of trans- it’s smart to hang onto them in “A lot of our New Jersey, casting the decision ing option to our students,” she ferring information from the case you do get an unexpected students are still in the kind of pragmatic terms said. “This partnership allows payroll offi ce to the company. refund.” very, very confused that have made him one of the us to disburse student refunds There’s a whole mess of legal Receiving the card is only about what Higher One mostly widely mentioned candi- in a more effi cient manner.” issues that goes along with that, the fi rst half of the process; the is,” said Johnson. “I think they dates for the White House: No Higher One understood so it’s just easier for students second is setting up an account have a lot of trust issues with point in fi ghting a losing battle. from the beginning that mak- to set it up individually with at higherone.com. According to the company, we’re trying to New Jersey becomes the 14th ing changes like this would be Higher One. This is where the Johnson, using the card makes break down that barrier, and state to legalize gay marriage. diffi cult without student sup- trust issues come in.” refunds almost immediately I think the main reason for Christie’s decision refl ects how port, so the company reached The university has to follow available to students. that mistrust is that they don’t quickly the legal landscape out to the Student Government a strict list of rules and regula- “On disbursement days, the really know what Higher One — and public opinion — have Association. Aaron Johnson, a tions when dispersing payroll, university wires that money to is.” shifted on gay marriage. By political science sophomore and Higher One follows even Higher One, and they put that Johnson said that at fi rst, like Geoff Mulvihill and Ken Thom- AP PHOTO/MEL EVANS and SGA senator, currently stricter regulations. Higher money on your card the same many students, he was skepti- as. serves as the only Higher One One adheres to guidelines set day,” he said. “You also have cal of the program. However, student representative. by Federal Deposit Insurance the option of direct deposit or after getting more involved NSA SNOOPS ANGER USA ALLIES and talking with the company, Johnson explained that the Corporation. The FDIC is an getting a check, but you have to WASHINGTON — Joining Edward Snowden’s National Se- he can see clearly the benefi ts shift from solely managing independent agency created set that up and it takes a little a growing list of angry allies, curity Agency leaks place France of switching student payments fi nancial aid refunds to also by Congress in 1933 and, as of longer.” France demands to know why the alongside Germany, Mexico, Bra- and refunds to a private third dispersing student worker pay 2013, began insuring depositor Johnson also said that not U.S. swept up 70 million French zil and Britain as nations ensnared party. would come in time, but they accounts in its member banks. setting up an account is also an telephone records and emails in in NSA snooping. By Deb Riech- “We didn’t exactly know in are already trying out their new “Because Higher One is option, but is not the best for its global surveillance net. The lat- mann and Kimberly Dozier. the beginning what Higher One model with small test groups. FDIC certifi ed, they’re like a students that do not like mail. est embarrassing revelations from “Higher One has test groups bank so they have even more “After 21 days, the company was, and we had our own ques- set up on campus, some of the rules to follow,” said Johnson. has to cut you a check; that’s tions and concerns about it in BART STRIKE SLOWS CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC workers in the Controller’s “They can’t release your infor- the law,” he said. “But you are SGA,” said Johnson. “But after Offi ce have already chosen to mation. You’re giving your going to get hammered with learning more about it, I found try this model,” he said. “For information to an accredited literature, mail saying ‘do this’ out it’s going to save a lot of the rest of the student workers, source.” and even more cards. Nobody money, and it will service our they’ve indicated that they’re Students automatically wants that.” students better. They’re going looking to make the switch as received a Higher One card Johnson said that even after to get their money faster and early as the start of next year.” in the mail, similar to a credit promotions and marketing by have many more options as According to Johnson, the card. According to Johnson, the the company and the university, far as how they can use their university will no longer offer use of the card is not directly students still have a lot of ques- money.” Remembering Roomie’s roots during Homecoming AP PHOTO/ERIC RISBERG BY SARA STANLEY OAKLAND, Calif. — The 100 people deep to catch buses Staff Reporter nation’s fi fth-largest commuter and ferries into the city, while rail system and its workers investigators try to determine Through the years look to jumpstart negotiations if the strike contributed to the Southeastern has continuously as a strike enters its fourth day. deaths of two workers over the changed. The campus itself has Frustrated commuters get up weekend. By Terry Collins and expanded in size, and a steadily before dawn and wait in lines Lisa Leff. . growing student and faculty population keeps the university thriving. It might be easy to for- AROUND THE WORLD get where it all began. However, one facet of the uni- MORE EXTREMISTS MOVE INTO CAIRO versity has remained a constant on and off campus since 1962, CAIRO — The elderly Chris- 8- and 13-year-old granddaugh- and that would be Southeastern’s tian can hardly speak, sitting ters, and his wife’s sister. The cherished mascot, Roomie the stunned in a church where the church shooting deepens fears Lion. Over the years, Roomie has evening before, gunmen on a that an insurgency by Islamic consistently brought plenty of motorcycle sprayed his family’s extremists in Sinai and rural spirit and love to this ever-chang- wedding party with automatic Egypt is moving into the capital. ing campus. weapons fi re, killing his son, his By Hamza Hendawi. “He adds a lot of excitement and spirit to what goes on here. The children love to see him; The Lion’s Roar / Sara Stanley The Lion’s Roar he makes everybody feel good,” Because it has been outlawed for a lion to reside on campus, Roomie is portrayed by one or more students each year. The tradition of anonymity of the face behind the eyes of Roomie continues as he makes special appearances at university- The Official Publication of the Students said Kathy Pittman, director of of Southeastern since 1937. the Alumni Association. “He sponsored events. 1320 N Morrison Blvd makes you feel like you want to daughter. After growing too large it didn’t happen. Instead all of Roomie. Everyone knew him and 985-542-5555 be a part of Southeastern, and he to be contained by the Ourso these people were going down to loved him, and of course he loved brings back a lot of memories family, the Audubon Zoo and where our house was.” Southeastern. They could not for the people that have already Southeastern made an agreement According to Pittman, it took have thought of a better name for graduated.” that the lion would be transported Roomie a while to fi nd his name. him after Hollis Wilson.” According to Pittman, Roomie in a large cage for home football The student body originally Roomie resided on campus is a major part of the campus’ games. After the game, the SGA named him Lobo, which means for a brief time in a $4,000 cage school spirit. He attends many president and a fellow member “wolf,” and the zookeeper called on the corner across from Dyson athletic events throughout the would drive the lion back to the him Phillip. Two years later, in Street because the zoo did not year, including home football, zoo. 1964, his name was changed want the animals to contract basketball and baseball games, Pittman recalls one event in to what everyone thought was disease from the ongoing leav- and occasionally goes with the which past Alumni presidents, the more suitable, “Roomie,” ing and returning. Due to the cheerleaders to away games. Erik Pittman and Mike Dubois in honor of Hollis “Roomie” stench emitting from the cage Roomie is also a part of the Lion’s ran into a dilemma returning the Wilson. Wilson, a Southeastern and Roomie’s habit of roaring in Cub Club, a club run by the ath- lion. alumni and former biology pro- the middle of the night, he was letics department intended for “They went to get the lion, and fessor, passed away unexpectedly, returned to the zoo. Victoria Hirstius children to create Southeastern it was Homecoming; the whole leaving behind his respectable In 2000 the university Sophomore, Business inspired artwork and play games town came to the game. Before nickname for the mascot to adopt. attempted to acquire another won a free Papa John’s pizza at home football games. During the game, you couldn’t even get “He [Wilson] had a roommate live lion but was unable to due this time, Roomie visits with the through the town,” said Pittman. [Tommy Womack] that was on to expenses, limited space and for being seen on campus reading children and radiates the positive “I was on Lionettes, and my par- crutches, and he couldn’t get changing laws. Even though Lion pride. ents had a business downtown, so around. Whenever they were there is no longer a live animal The Lion’s Roar! 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