Homecoming 2011 King and Queen Jacy Carpenter & Jordan Leggett the Sideline, Both Were Unable to Express Their by CHRISTOPHER MARTIN Feelings for the Moment

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REEN OPINIONS Editor-in-Chief A&E APO presents “The SPORTS Lions fall to FCS G Homecoming Parade 3 reflects on giving up 4 Bachelorettes” 6 ranked Bearkats &GOLD 10 rolls into Southeastern Homecoming 2011 King and Queen Jacy Carpenter & Jordan Leggett the sideline, both were unable to express their BY CHRISTOPHER MARTIN feelings for the moment. News Editor “We’re best friends, and I couldn’t ask for With the sun setting and the crowd anxious, another person to be crowned with,” said Car- the Homecoming candidates lined along the penter. “Everyone says we’re twins and it feels field waiting for their name to be called. The great to share it with Jordan. We love South- loudspeaker crackled, one name and then the eastern and thank everyone who supported us.” other, Jordan Leggett and Jacy Carpenter. The Carpenter considered the moment even more reaction of the two students now representing special as her family was able to make the trip Southeastern as Homecoming king and queen to see her be crowned 2011 Homecoming will be remembered forever. queen. President John L. Crain and the Southeastern “I’m so happy that they were able to come,” Alumni Association President Gayle Neal said Carpenter. “To share this with a friend and greeted Leggett and Carpenter at the center of my family makes this even better.” Strawberry Stadium as 2010 Homecoming King Elated, Leggett shared the same feelings as and Queen, Chris McKinley and Jenee Ratelle, Carpenter, embracing the experience with a passed their crowns off to the newly appointed friend and his family, as he was named 2011 king and queen. Homecoming king. Once on the sideline, both went to their fam- “This couldn’t have been a better experi- ilies and friends, sharing smiles and capturing the moment. Hugging on the field and then on > SEE KING AND QUEEN, PAGE 4

(Left) Jacy Carpenter (left) and Jordan Leggett (right) pose for a photo after taking up their crowns as 2011 Homecoming king and queen. (Middle) Leggett reacts with shock as he is named Homecoming king. (Right) Carpenter receives her crown from 2010 Homecomeing Queen Jenee Ratelle. Photos by Tony Romain and Bryan Perissutti ARAMARK Homecoming bonfire returns to campus lifts Friday BY BROOKE KIMBALL blackout Social Media Editor For the first time in more BY ALLISON CRADY than two years the Student Gov- Staff Reporter ernment Association (SGA) For students unsatisfied with hosted the Block Party and Lip the current Cub Cash blackout Sync Competition and was able time, change has come. ARA- to feature the promised bonfire. MARK, the food services provider For the last two years inclement on campus, has removed the weather and burn bans have kept blackout time on Fridays. the bonfire from happening, but A blackout period exists from this year it was a success. 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., a time during The party kicked off with the which students cannot use their lighting of the bonfire at 7:15 Cub Cash in the Student Union. p.m. as students crowded around This blackout period helps to ease to escape the chilly weather. The the flow of traffic in the Student entire event was held in the field Union during lunch time. How- on North Campus between the ever, several students have com- Alumni Center and the Univer- plained that these same rules sity Center on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. should not apply on Fridays. The Lip Sync Competition (Above) Students enjoy the warmth of the first South- “Change is always good,” said began and groups of student or- Branden Summers, a sophomore ganizations were judged based eastern Homecoming Bonfire in two years. (Right) business major and Student Gov- on creativity, choice in music, Shawndreka Gatlin plays the role of Dorothy during ernment Association (SGA) Sena- lip sync ability, costumes and NAACP’s rendition of the “Wizard of Oz” for the Lip Sync tor. “It is better for the on campus crowd response. Students Photos by ony Romain and ooke students as it now allows them to seemed to have a great time at Competition. T Br Kimball dine in the Union during lunch the party. Bearkats in the big Homecoming year went all out. The numbers time instead of having to eat in “The party was amazing,” game on Saturday. were really close.” Cayman.” said Alex Rogers, a business ad- “We decided to go to Kansas The night ended around 8:30 Summers took the initiative to ministration junior. “Good because we wanted to do the p.m. with the announcement of serve as the spokesperson for stu- music, good performances.” ‘Wizard of Oz,’” said Shawn- the winners of the Lip Sync dents’ complaints as well as his The final performer of the dreka Gatlin, a fashion mer- Competition. NAACP took first own. night and winner of the first chandising junior who played place for their “Wizard of Oz” “As a senator in SGA, many place position, the NAACP, was Dorothy’s character for the number while Phi Mu and Delta students approach me on campus certainly a crowd pleaser. Their NAACP. “I’ve never really done Tau Delta took second with their with comments or concerns deal- performance featured the “Wiz- this before and everyone really theme of “Miami.” Alpha Omi- ing with on-campus dining,” said ard of Oz,” including Dorothy, came together.” cron Pi and Sigma Tau Gamma Summers. “I am always looking the wicked witch, the tin man, “I thought it was great,” said took third place with the theme for ways to improve the campus scarecrow and the cowardly lion. William Takewell, Chief Justice of “Graceland.” and meet the needs of the stu- The cowardly lion represented of SGA and Co-chair for Home- “Everyone that participated dents.” Roomie, as he needed courage coming. “It seemed like the or- should be really, really proud of > SEE BLACKOUT, PAGE 5 from the Wizard to defeat the ganizations that participated this themselves,” said Takewell.

WED THU FRI SAT SUN PAGE H 71 H 64 H 65 H 73 H 76 STUDENTS L 46 L 36 L 40 L 55 L 55 Thunderstorms Partly Cloudy Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy DOMINATE FACULTY9 PAGE 2 N OVEMBER 8, 2011 T HE L ION’ S R OAR O RGS & NEWS Sigmatizers win 10th annual Quiz Bowl Students learn the ‘impact of hate’

BY ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON Staff Reporter Seth Walsh, Justin Aaberg, Tyler Clementi, Asher Brown, Raymond Chase, Billy Lucas and Tyler Wilson are the names of seven young men that took their own lives before a national news headline forced legislators to act against bullying. “Do you know these names? Do you know these faces,” asked Shane Windmeyer at the opening of his Impact of Hate lecture. “Our country, because of these seven young men, last September, we started talking about bullying. We (From left to right) The Sigmatizers Dustin Cottin, Dr. George Dorrill, Sherri Craig and started talking about suicide, Chris Genre ponder their answer to a question about Star Craft II. Photo by Nick BeJeaux specifically suicide of lesbian, gay, bi and trans young people. It took While the team has won the Dr. Joseph Burns, professor of BY NICK BEJEAUX seven kids to commit suicide be- competition twice before, some communication, mediated the fore we started talking about this.” Editor-in-Chief parts of the contest were a chal- questions to the teams, while a The lecture took place in Pottle The Sigmatizers faculty team lenge. panel of three faculty and staff Auditorium on Nov. 2. has yet again claimed the Phi “We hate math questions. members judged the answers. Windmeyer is a national advo- Kappa Phi honor society Quiz We’re English people,” said Hundreds of questions were asked cate for LGBT civil rights and the Bowl championship title for the Genre. “Every year the pressure over the course of the competition co-founder and director of Cam- third year in a row after overtaking seems to increase just a little bit and covered a variety of topics Amber Cardinale, junior general studies major, participates pus Pride, a national organization Team Delt, the student finalists, in more.” such as art history, famous walls, in s our Gay Point verage” meant to educate for students working to create a “What’ Y A the the last round of the competition. After claiming the champi- current events, sports and video safer college environment and at- students about LGBT history. Photo by Elizabeth Hutchinson The Sigmatizers team mem- onship title, the team was pre- games. mosphere for LGBT students. He bers consisted of faculty and staff sented with a trophy by President “This is the 10th anniversary of has authored several books, in- Hate,” a bias and hate crime pre- above. Windmeyer believes they of the department of English, as John L. Crain. The Sigmatizers, the competition and we found the cluding books on being gay and a vention program. chose suicide because they saw no well as advisors and members of along with their final round oppo- questions to be much harder,” said part of a greek fraternity or soror- Last year, LGBT suicide was in end to the bullying and persecu- Sigma Tau Delta, the English nent Team Delt, received $100 for Dr. Joan Faust, professor of Eng- ity environment. He is currently the public view after the deaths of honor society. Associate Professor reaching the finalist spot of their lish and advisor for Phi Kappa Phi. the coordinator of “Stop the the seven young men mentioned > SEE IMPACT OF HATE, PAGE 8 Dr. George Dorrill, Administrative division. “We were very surprised by their Assistant Dustin Cotton and in- A total of eight teams competed difficulty. Dr. Burns and the judges structors Christoph Genre and in the competition, which lasted had trouble with pronouncing Spanish club to spice things up Sherri Craig made up this year’s from 2 p.m. to approximately 5:30 some of the words.” Maria Ross, a Spanish major continuing her edu- team. p.m. In the past, the competition At the end of the competition BY SARA PATRICK “It seems like the questions was held in the Student Union and award presentations, represen- cation in the Educational Technology Master’s Pro- Staff Reporter were harder this year,” said Dor- Ballroom to accommodate Fanfare tatives from the Phi Kappa Phi na- gram, has volunteered for this event almost every rill. “The student teams were a lot events. However, the 2011 compe- tional office in Baton Rouge pitted Southeastern’s Spanish Club will be holding their year. Ross has attended Southeastern and is consid- better this year too. They were tition returned to its original loca- their own smarts against the Sig- annual Latin Dance Night in order to get people on ered an alumni lifetime member of the Spanish Club. very impressive.” tion in the Student Union Theater. matizers and lost. campus in touch with Spanish culture while simulta- “During the festivities, they have raffles, door neously raising money for scholarships. prizes and they raffle a study abroad scholarship,” ISM Latin Dance Night will take place in the Student said Ross. “Study abroad in Spain is a cultural, ed- Moxie Dance Project ΣΣΣ Union Ballroom on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6-9 p.m. ucational, wonderful experience. I recommend it Moxie Dance Project will host a ISM (International Student Homecoming Week is over, and and is open to the public. Spanish Club members pay to everybody. It is an unforgettable adventure of Zumbathon fundraiser on Monday Ministries) Share God’s love by the ladies of Sigma Sigma Sigma $5 and non-Spanish Club members pay $7 with a your life.” Nov. 14 in the Kinesiology building, helping the spiritual and living hope that everyone enjoyed the var- valid Southeastern ID. Ross said that studying in Spain is unlike anything Room 153. The class time is 5:30-7 needs of international students ious Homecoming activities. We Mariela Sanchez, a Spanish professor and the else and Latin Dance Night plays a big part in pro- p.m. and is $10.00 per person. SLU at Southeastern Louisiana Uni- would like to thank Theta Xi and Spanish Club advisor for the past five years, said that viding funds for study abroad scholarships. professor, Sarah Clifton will teach versity. Sigma Gamma Rho for pairing up several students in Spanish Club will be teaching at- “It is the event of the year,” said Ross. “Students the class and the proceeds will sup- We would like to invite you with us for Homecoming! Before port the Southeastern Dance Pro- to participate in what we have Homecoming Week, the ladies of tendees how to partake in Latin style dance at the that are taking Spanish courses bring their friends to gram. The class is an energetic and to offer: furniture and bicycle Sigma Sigma Sigma participated in event. No previous dance experience is needed to par- introduce them to our Spanish college culture.” fun aerobic dance class using Latin loan, canned food donation, the Paige Dejean walk at La take in the dancing. Sanchez said that the Spanish Club could never steps and rhythms to melt the rides to/from the airport, ISM Caretta’s. Sigma won a $150 dollar “The students love to dance to Reggaeton music,” have had Latin Dance Night every year without the pounds off. Please support South- movie nights, game nights, bon- gift certificate for having the largest said Sanchez. “Music helps to get the stress out. It’s help of students and faculty and the kind donations eastern’s Dance Program on cam- fires, horseback riding, cultural group at the walk! Thank you for all like a zumba class.” of several local businesses including La Carreta, Cate pus by joining us for a great night events and i-GIG (international that participated! This week in the There will be a disc jockey playing a mix of Street Seafood and Ponchatoula’s Mi Patio. of exercise before the holiday groups investigating God). Union, the Sigmas will be “Rocking music, including salsa, meringue and hip-hop songs. Thanks to all of these people and businesses, all feasts. Email Dana Brewer-Plazinic For more info call Dana for Robbie!” If you see us in the In addition to the cultural mix of music and danc- Southeastern students have the opportunity to put on to reserve your spot at Chastang 985-345-4013, join Union, please stop by to donate [email protected]. Also, dance au- Facebook—Friends of Interna- money for play therapy! We will be ing, there will also be Latin food. Sanchez said that their dancing shoes and immerse themselves in all as- ditions for the spring are Nov. 30 tionals-ISM-Hammond, La. or in the Union on Wednesday and there will be nachos, cheese and chili, among other pects of Spanish culture for one night. and Dec. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the email [email protected] or Thursday, so feel free to come learn foods, and there will be virgin margaritas. For additional information on Latin Dance Kinesiology building dance studio. [email protected]. about our philanthropy! Have a Sanchez described Latin Dance Night as a party Night or the Spanish Club, contact great week! with balloons, decorations and a couple of piñatas. [email protected]. ∆ΨΕ ΘΞ ΑΟΠ ∆Τ∆ ΑΣΤ ΘΦΑ Delta Psi Epsilon Christian The gentlemen of Theta Xi had The AOII ladies had so much The brothers of Delta Tau The ladies of Alpha Sigma The ladies of Theta Phi Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be having the a fun and successful Homecoming fun participating in Homecoming Delta are proud to congratulate Tau hope everyone had an would like to congratulate our following events next week pillow Week. Theta Xi, Sigma Sigma festivities last week! Malcolm Hernandez, Tyler amazing Homecoming Week newly initiated members: Amanda talk, which is a bible study mixed Sigma and Sigma Gamma Rho We had a wonderful time bond- Rogers, Ian Doran, Andy Zidaru this past week. We enjoyed Bandemer, Ariel Bourgoyne, Court- with girl talk, selling hot chocolate were paired up for Homecoming ing through painting the sheet sign, and Keagan Hayes on winning working with our wonderful ney Cavignac, Chelsea David, Emily in the Union and a confidence and after much hard work the decorating the float, baking the Quiz Bowl for Team Delt. partners, the gentleman of Favre, Erkia Ferrando,Meagan forum. Please come and support Homecoming Week was a huge yummy treats and so much more! We hope everyone had a Theta Chi and the lovely ladies Fontana, Meghan Galofaro, Kaitlyn the ladies of Delta Psi Epsilon. success with “Down the Bayou” The best part of the week was great Homecoming Week and of Delta Sigma Theta. Giroir, Katherine Henson, Sharon theme. Brother Joe Hoffman com- getting to work together with the want to send a special thank you It was a wonderful week and Jennings, Callie Kelly, Shelby King, peted in the Minute to Win It gentlemen of Sigma Tau Gamma in to the ladies of Phi Mu for being we loved showing our school Robyne Lewis, Rhiannon Licatto, SELUSHAN competition and competed well. all of the Homecoming festivities! such outstanding Homecoming spirit. We are looking forward Macy Peret, Meghan Reilly and Brother Garret Tranchina, We loved tailgating and sup- partners! to dedicating our time this Sat- Alexis Sterling. SELUSHAN will be screening Brother Vinny Scandariato and porting the Lions as they battled on If you are interested in at- urday working for Relay for We are so very excited to call you Hell House, a documentary about two of Theta Xi’s associate mem- Sam Houston! tending an upcoming recruit- Life. We will be joined by D.C. all our sisters! The ladies would also a controversial ‘haunted house’ in bers showed off their dance skills ment event please contact Reeves Elementary School and like to thank everyone who gave do- Dallas, Texas, performed by youth in the step competition. With Branden Summers at bran- the gentleman of Delta Tau nations on Oct. 29. All proceeds will members of a local church, por- group effort and much hard Reconnect [email protected] hope Delta. This is an event that is be donated to St. Jude’s Hospital! traying what awaits those who work, the parade float was a huge you are having a great semester very near and dear to our We hope that everyone had a great stray from the path of a strict Come join Reconnect, SELU’s success. Thank you Sigma Sigma thus far. Have a great week! hearts. Homecoming Week! Christian life. There will be free student environmental group! The Sigma and Sigma Gamma Rho snacks! Bring a friend. Shows purpose of this organization is to for the hard work and fun that starts at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 15 in Mc- give students an opportunity to help was put into Homecoming. Climans Hall, Room 116. educate the campus community about environmental and sustain- ability issues and assist in the green- PEEPS Rise ing of Southeastern and the community at large. We are cur- PEEPS is on the move to make Rise Ministries says, “Come as rently participating in the Real Southeastern and the Hammond you are—no perfect people al- Food Challenge (realfoodchal- community greater. Oct. 20, 2011, lowed.” You are invited to join us lenge.org) to try and bring more PEEPS partnered with Sigma as we seek to provide regular op- local, sustainable food on campus. Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and portunities for young adults to You may have visited the farmers hosted PEEPS Casino RHOyale, study and discuss the Bible, wor- market that we hosted on Oct. 24th, where students played interactive ship, prayer and fellowship in a Food Day - if you are interested in alcoholic-awareness casino games. relaxed, friendly group setting. more farmers markets on campus, Saturday following after, Weekly meetings take place on please let us know! We meet every PEEPS helped with the MADD Wednesdays 7 p.m. at Nations other Tuesday (Nov. 15th, etc.) at 5 Dash 5k Run in memory of Beth Community and Coffeehouse, lo- p.m. at Java City in the Sims Me- Boudreaux with Alpha Omicron Pi cated at 16076 Lamonte Dr. (first morial Library. Feel free to stop by! Sorority of Southeastern Louisiana left past the Goodwill Store off You can email bon- University to support the cause of Hwy 51). Students can call Dana [email protected] or allegra.wel- no drinking and driving. Chastang 985-345-4013 for direc- [email protected] for questions. Proceeds went to the MADD tions and information or join our and Sunday, helped with TRACC Rise Ministries Facebook group. Coalition, “In The Zone” at Music Yearly events include retreats, in Cate Street Park, which kicked mission trips, collegiate confer- off PEEPS-National Collegiate Al- ences, on and off campus Bible cohol Awareness Week 2011. That studies, Rise Corner Gallery art took students interest. On Nov. 9, shows, campus outreach, leader- 2011 PEEPS will help Fresh ship training and praise band. PEEPS Fresh Campus for the 1st Also, “just for fun” we have bon- Annual Great American Smoke- fires, holiday parties, horseback Out Adventure Race. Nov. 15, riding and concerts. 2011 PEEPS will host a fall 2011 Our website is www.woodland- Round Table Discussion in the parkbaptist.org/Rise. “A place to Student Union Ballroom at 7 p.m. call home,” 1 John 4:19. T HE L ION’ S R OAR N OVEMBER 8, 2011 PAGE 3 O PINIONS What the hell am I doing? Reflecting on an internship Homecoming means many things to many now and will dramatically simplify your life; but In college, there are various ways that stu- in, I looked for internships with advertising people, both here on campus and out in the com- because you don't have a degree, you will be dents can become well-rounded and acquire agencies in Baton Rouge. I also searched for in- munity. However, I see it as a time to take a step walking a narrow path until you choose to take new skills outside of the classroom to help pre- ternships on www.internships.com and went to back and reflect on my semester so far. the longer, broader road. pare for a job after graduation. Student organi- Southeastern’s Department of Marketing and Lately, I’ve Admittedly, there is the occasional genius zations give Supply Chain Management website to find what been having that comes along and changes the world without students a internships students have done in the past. I re- doubts about a an hour of college under his belt, but unless you chance to attend vised my resume and sent it out with the help lot of things in have a world changing and possible idea that can meetings and of a connected relative. After all that, I received life, mainly fin- be executed with very limited resources you are work with other no internship offers the whole semester. ishing college. not that genius. Also, degree aside, being here members in Then, the week after finals, my luck changed In fact there opens the door for so many wonderful things in planning and as I had an interview with a company represen- were several life. For instance, I probably never would have executing tative from the career fair who worked at ARA- times in the last made it out to New York City on my own, so events and con- MARK and an interview with the East Baton couple months thank you, Office of Student Publications. ducting Rouge Parish Recreation and Park Commission. that I considered I know that I was not alone in my desire to fundraisers. After interviewing with both, I was offered a BY NICK BEJEAUX dropping out. I step away from everything and just leave the BY NICHOLAS ROBERT Greek organiza- job with ARAMARK as a marketing intern. was struggling world, responsibilities and my grades to be what tions get in- As an intern for ARAMARK, I have had a f Reporter Editor-in-Chief with balancing they will. It’s very probable that many of us feel Staf volved in chance to apply many of the concepts I have classes and work; my personal life seemed to or felt this way. I always point out in these pon- community service on and off campus and offer learned in the various marketing classes I have suck all my free time out of the day. Dropping tificating editorials that the choice is yours, as it students a chance to network with past and pres- taken. Some of the main things I have done in- out seemed like the only way to keep my sanity. always has been. Do yourself a favor and make ent members of the chapter. clude: helping plan events, create and post sig- But one day last week, I was sitting in English the right one. While those are great ways to learn new nage, assist the marketing coordinator and 301 with Dr. Ply and I had an epiphany like you That being said, if you find yourself dissatis- skills and network, when it comes to getting managers and implement ARAMARK initia- read about in paperback novels; or, in this case, fied with school, get a tutor. The Center for Stu- real work experience in your field of study be- tives as directed. As an intern, I have done many volume one of the Norton Anthology of British dent Excellence has loads of tutors standing by fore graduating, internships are the way to go. things typical of intern work, which includes Literature. and their services are free. Also, talk to your ad- An internship is practical experience in a po- laminating papers, printing for the managers While reading the novella “The History of visor and see what they think; they know what tential career field. They are designed to help and cutting stacks of paper. In my opinion, that Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia” by Samuel John- they are doing, and while some of them drag students understand the "real world" applica- type of work isn’t bad when I remind myself son, I was reminded that life really sucks some- their feet (not mine, but I’ve heard stories) tions of their studies. The purpose of an intern- that the people at the top of the organization times, but it is these times that define who we maybe just talking with someone about your ship is to bridge the gap between what is started off doing what I am doing. are as a person. If you get bored with philo- problems is enough for you to fix them all on learned in the classroom and the world of work. For those who don’t think an internship is sophical mumbo jumbo that says happiness and your own. If you’re bordering on psychosis from As a student currently interning as the mar- important in the grand scheme of things, I fulfillment are within arms reach, I’m right there all of your problems talk to a psychologist, keting intern for ARAMARK Higher Education, would recommend considering finding one. with you; but sometimes reassurance can help which we also have on campus for free. aka Campus Dining, I want to share my experi- With the economy still in a slow recovery mode, get you back on track. Like Rasselas, we all Life really does suck sometimes, and at my ences trying to find an internship, my experi- it can only help when you apply and the hiring eventually get bored with life and we look to age it’s easy to get disillusioned and distracted, ence as an intern and other general information manager sees you have an internship in the field find something better, but what we find may not especially if you have ADHD. I like to go out, I about internships. you are applying for. If you play your cards be what we imagined. We leave our families and like to read and write stories for the hell of it and I started looking for an internship last fall se- right, you can intern for a company and possibly homes, but many of us find out that life in the I like to play video games. I need to work, I need mester. One of my first chances to get a feel on end up working with that company when you real world isn’t as easy for us as it is for some. to study and I need to make sure that I graduate the opportunities out there was the Career and graduate. The individual who interviewed me Many of us will repeat the mistake of Rasselas on time. It’s easy to become unfocused and let Job Fair last September, which I figured would for the ARAMARK job graduated in the fall of and his sister, Nakayah, which is to totally dis- what you like overpower what you need, but that be a good bet since there were around 75 em- 2008, which if you recall, is when the economy count the experience they gained and the oppor- just makes things a lot worse for you. At the ployers present. During my time there, I had a first started to tank. However, she interned with tunities they have before them and return to the same time, we see the successes of others and we chance to express my interest in interning with ARAMARK her senior year and after gradua- safety of home. This is an easy choice to make, are reminded of our own inadequacies and con- approximately seven company representatives tion, she received a job with the company as the but its consequences are extreme. By the way, if sequently become bitter, digging our hole just a who were with companies I felt would offer me marketing coordinator here at Southeastern. you want to read the story, I’m sure you can find little bit deeper. But instead of digging, use the an opportunity to gain experience in the mar- Of course, even if you don’t get hired by the it online. Its plot and characters are incredibly overachievers as an example, throw away the keting field. After the event, I sent follow-up place where you intern, it is something signifi- simple, but in any case it’s a good read. shovel and say, “What the hell am I doing? I emails and phone calls to express interest. cant that you can put on your resume. With the I realize that not everyone wants to be a don’t want to be in this hole” and then climb out. After that, my internship search was on the job market being tight, anything to set yourself lawyer, doctor or scientist; some students want If you’re like me, hang in there. If your life is backburner as I became victim to the stresses of apart from others is a step in the right direction. to work for a living. Yes, working right out of perfect, don’t expect it to stay that way, but hold trying to keep my scholarship. In January be- high school will have you earning money right onto it and never let it go. fore the workload of another semester kicked > SEE INTERNSHIPS, PAGE 9 Because Life Happens... AMY OBERSCHMIDT, M.ED., LPC SPEAK OUT! How do you feel about the Homecoming game being At one point or another, the Shattered self-esteem. Feel- majority of us have told a lie. ing good about yourself is diffi- moved up for LSU’s game? Why do we lie? Often, we’ll tell cult when you live a lie. A lie a lie to avoid a bad consequence, may feel good at first but when to feel better and get rewarded, you are unable to look yourself or to make other people like and in the mirror, your emotional admire us. health will suffer. Lies don’t quite fall into the People learn to tell lies early pizza category of small, in life. A child that lies may be medium, large or extra large. following the example set by “It was the right choice.” “They were smart to move However, research has shown his/her parents or to avoid their it because they would have lost that telling any kind of lie can anger. It’s important to note that money and they gave the op- impact not only how long we even white lies can become habit portunity to see both games.” live but it can also impact our forming. Fitzgerald states that, overall health. “A white lie is defined as a lie Matthew Ledato Samantha Mayeux “Research has linked telling that is basically harmless, is not Sophomore Senior Biology Nursing/Psychology lies to an increased risk of can- likely to be recurrent and does cer, increased risk of obesity, not affect an important relation- anxiety, depression, addiction, ship. But people tell white lies gambling, poor work satisfaction for the same basic reasons they and poor relationships,” says tell other lies, and the results can Dierdre Lee Fitzgerald, PhD, as- be similar.” sistant professor of psychology Now that we have explored at Eastern Connecticut State the various levels of damage that University. lying can do to not only the per- You may ask yourself, “How son telling the lie but also the “LSU and Alabama are col- “I think it was a good idea can a couple of lies shorten my person receiving the lie, how can leges like us, why should we to bump it because it gave peo- life?” Mainly, it’s the overall we live a lie-free life? move our game to satisfy people ple things to do before the LSU stress created by telling lies. 1. Actively practice and that want to watch LSU?” game.” Lying is taxing both physically talk about making good choices Marty Jackson Colby Bankston and emotionally. Often, one lie when it comes to telling the Freshman Sophomore Social Studies Education leads to another until you find truth. Just like lies, telling the Kinesiology that you are having trouble keep- truth becomes habit forming. ing up with the nerve-wracking 2. Think long-term in- cycle of lies. Lying can lead to: stead of short-term. Lies may be Depression and Anxiety. We effective in the short term but may lie to avoid dealing with usually have negative long term emotions or problems. When we consequences. avoid working through an emo- 3. Be actively engaged in tion or problem, it doesn’t go your relationships with children away and may worsen. and adults so that you can “I think it was a good idea. It makes sense to me. Unless Damaged relationships. demonstrate trust and recognize If they hadn’t moved it up at- you were in the game, I don’t Lying in a relationship hurts be- truth. tendance would have been think you would go to the game cause it damages trust. 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Schwartz, performed faculty and staff. a selection of jazz and blues “It’s kind of like a parody of pieces from the 1930s and 1940s that old ‘80s, ‘70s game show, in the Pottle Music Building Au- ‘The Dating Game,’” said APO ditorium on Thursday, Nov. 3. President Mark Bryan, “Where The performance featured you had the one bachelor who’s so guest artist Larry Panella, direc- desperate he has to go on televi- tor of jazz studies at the Univer- sion to meet three random girls sity of Southern Mississippi, who that he doesn’t even know, and performed tenor saxophone solos asks them awkward questions that throughout. The theme of the would probably lead to a really concert was “The Prez,” named awkward date anyway.” after Lester Young, “President of Originally, APO had planned the Saxophone,” who composed to do a show based on a dramatic a variety of jazz pieces through- game of truth or dare, where the out the 1930s and 1940s. actors would learn each other’s “Considering how busy we’ve characters and form relationships been this semester, the perform- by playing the game. ance came out really well,” said “Then, we got like two guys to junior Allen Cutrer, III trombone, audition and a whole bunch of majoring in electronic media. girls, and we were like ‘Ok, it’s “We start off the semester every going to be awkward if we have (From left to right) Mark Bryan, Lucas Paige and year not knowing how things just a whole bunch of women on- Stephanie Katz play d games in eparation for will turn out with different peo- stage playing truth or dare,’” said car pr their ple coming in, so we take things Bryan. “We decided, ‘You know, upcoming improv show. Photo by Katelyn Robillard as they come.” we could take one of the guys and with them, so you know if people hard to put their finishing touches The older selections chosen all the girls and do something else get competitive, you have to be on what is expected to be a really were peaceful and relaxed, tak- Guest artist Larry Panella, om the University with it, using the same kind of for- fr of competitive like a nerd, or as a good show. ing the audience back in time. mat,’ and that’s how [The Dating Southern Mississippi, brings additional jazz and crazy person, or whatever,” said “It’s something we’ve been The majority of the instruments Game] came up.” style to the ensemble with his tenor APO Vice President Dani de- working really hard on, and it’s used were saxophones, trumpets saxophone. In keeping with the spontane- Montluzin. “And it’s just really also funny because the actors are and trombones. Photo by Allison Crady ity of the original dating game, the entertaining to see them all inter- people you really know, in a “I’m thankful to be doing Panella was a great addition for freshman Andrew Reinhardt, “bachelor” will be asked im- act with each other as their char- sense,” said deMontluzin. “I think what I’m doing because I have a the jazz ensemble.” vocal performance major. “All promptu questions submitted by acter instead of their real self. So it will be funny because it is com- great time doing it,” said The stage lighting varied the soloists communicated with participating audience members. it’s very interesting.” pletely relatable, and I think peo- Panella. “It’s really a pleasure from red, blue and purple, each other really well.” “He won’t know the questions Bryan also recalls a memorable ple will really enjoy it. They’ll get being here.” changing with each song selec- An upcoming jazz perform- before he asks them, they don’t meeting when the characters were a good laugh out of it.” Panella arrived the morning tion. Along with the staging, the ance from Southeastern Jazz En- know the questions until they get just getting to know each other for Bryan also agreed that the of the concert with a small win- ensemble’s performance was semble I will be held Friday, them and they have to come up the first time. show will be very entertaining for dow of time to rehearse with the warmly received. Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Columbia with the answers completely on “Actually at one point, at the students who need a break from ensemble before the perform- “I thought it was great,” Theatre for the Performing Arts. the spot,” said Bryan. “It’s going last rehearsal, before we could end of the semester stress. ance. Despite the limited prepa- said Nancy Kraus. “I’m a big For more information regard- to be very fun.” even get started doing anything— “It’s something quick, it’s ration, audience praise was high. jazz fan, and I always enjoy ing Southeastern jazz perform- Once the outline of the show the characters hadn’t met each something funny, it’s cheap and “This performance was in- the performances.” ances contact Schwartz at was settled, APO held three rounds other, and one of the actresses it’s that part of the semester where credible. The soloists were truly During the final piece, “Tall [email protected] or of auditions for the roles of the one hadn’t met the other ones because everything starts getting really talented and the selections were and Lanky,” solos were per- Dr. Kenneth Boulton, interim de- bachelor and five bachelorettes. she wasn’t able to make it to our crazy, and everyone wants to kill superb,” said freshman Matthew formed by nearly every musician partment head for the department When these characters were cho- planning meeting—we were all themselves, so it’s a good reprieve Krumm, majoring in criminal onstage. of fine and performing arts, at sen, the organization had to decide having lunch together, and two of from all that kind of stress,” said justice. “Bringing in Larry “It swung really nice,” said [email protected]. what would work best for their our characters, while they were in Bryan. type of show. The resulting re- character, almost got into an in- The APO show will run to- hearsals have been interesting, as character fist-fight in the middle of morrow night at 7:30 p.m. in D characters’ relationships continue the Union,” said Bryan. Vickers Hall, room 125. Ad- to pan out. Only days away from show mission is $5, and everyone is “We’re playing board games time, the cast has been working invited to attend.

KING AND QUEEN from page 1 ence,” said Leggett. “I’m truly “I think they’re going to do others will be chosen. But until speechless right now. I’m so a great job representing the next year, both Leggett and honored for being chosen as school,” said Crain. Carpenter are Southeastern’s the Homecoming king and in The celebration of Home- 2011 Homecoming king and front of my family makes it coming will come and go and queen. even more special.” As the crowd continued to cheer the new king and queen, McKinley spoke well about the two who have been selected to represent Southeastern. “I am elated,” said McKin- ley. “I couldn’t think of any- one that deserves both crowns better. They are so humble and deserving and both are so in- volved on campus. I wish them the best of luck and congratu- lations to both of them.” After congratulating the new king and queen, Crain ex- pressed his feelings on Leggett and Carpenter. T HE L ION’ S R OAR N OVEMBER 8, 2011 PAGE 5 N EWS VAS offers workshops on figure drawing The ‘Silver Fox’ tells his tale BY NICK BEJEAUX son and open to anyone who wants BY ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON Editor-in-Chief to draw from a life model.” f Reporter Staf Trent Palm, visual arts senior, Former Governor of The Visual Arts Society (VAS) and Kait McKey, painting junior, Louisiana and convicted felon is now hosting a bi-weekly figure are the male and female models for Edwin Edwards graced the Co- drawing workshop on Tuesday the remainder of the semester. lumbia Theatre’s stage during and Thursday of every week until “I like this workshop because his stop in Hammond to pro- the end of the semester. in class the professor is looking mote and discuss his biography The meetings will be held in the over your shoulder and you get all by Leo Honeycutt, “Edwin Ed- drawing room located in Clark tense and worried,” said Kayla De- wards: Governor of Louisiana.” Hall. cauteau, art education major. “But During his lecture, Edwards Unlike most figure drawing here we are much more relaxed shared his views on the state’s classes, which focus on either the and are able to improve our figure economy, public education sys- male or the female body, the VAS drawing skills much easier.” tem, financial policies and his alternates between two models on The students who attended on achievements as governor. He Tuesday and Thursday. Thursday were all art majors of also touched on the events that “It’s just for people to come and different concentrations, but the led to his indictment, incarcera- be able to draw,” said Leicester VAS welcomes any student from tion and his experiences in Mitchell, a senior photography any major and skill level to the prison. Edwards focused most major and the VAS president. workshop. of his attention on the topics of “There’s no teacher. The model is For more information contact education and the country’s po- just there, and you can just come the Art Department at 985-549- litical climate. in and draw. It’s only $3 per per- 2193. “We are in serious trouble,” said Edwards. “All they [Con- Former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards, joined on the Colombia Theatre’s stage gress] do is fight. We need to by his wife Trina Scott Edwards, shared his views on Louisiana’s current economy, start thinking like Americans, public education system and financial policies with the audience. Along with not Republicans or Democrats. his I hope that someone comes speech, Edwards kept the audience laughing with well placed jokes throughout his along with the courage and the dialogue. Photo by Nick BeJeaux foresight to do what is right, rest and indictment. their GEDs, gave legal advice Edwards in the lobby, thanking even if it is unpopular.” “I did what I thought was and worked as the prison’s him for his talk and offering Edwards’ achievements as best,” said Edwards. “I was 75 chief librarian. their support. Among them were governor include the reform of years old and the federal gov- The audience was given the a few Southeastern students. the state constitution, changing ernment had been trying to con- opportunity to ask questions “I thought everything was the way oil and natural gas are vict me. The prosecution cut about the lecture and meet with very interesting,” said junior taxed and building half of the deals with those I thought to be Edwards in the theatre’s lobby accounting major and Lion’s bridges in the state during his friends and falsely testified afterwards. Many asked if he is football line backer John four terms as governor. How- against me.” considering running for a fifth Roberts. “I didn’t know a lot ever, he is most proud of the Edwards was convicted in term as governor. In an inter- about him with me being so trust fund he established years 2001 on 17 of 26 criminal view after the lecture, Edwards young and all I heard before ago to help support education. Students e the human form with e charges brought against him said that is impossible. was negative and second hand. captur figur drawing “I settled a case with the fed- that included racketeering, ex- “It’s very flattering and I re- I liked him before, but now I classes offered by VAS. Photo by Elizabeth Hutchinson eral government for $600 mil- tortion, money laundering and ally appreciate that support,” like him even more.” lion,” said Edwards. “$60 mail fraud. He began his 10- said Edwards. “I can’t tell you Edwards announced that BLACKOUT million of that went to a tempo- year sentence in October 2002 how pleased I am that people after the conclusion of his book rary pay increase for school from page 1 in Oakdale Federal Peniten- have been so gracious and kind. tour in February he will begin By contacting Robin Parker Rodrigue, director of marketing and strate- teachers. The $540 million tiary, later living in a halfway Frankly I wish I could run, and work on a sequel, which will gic initiatives for Auxiliary Services, and Martin Balisteri, food service went into a trust fund, now house for six months in January I would. But on the other hand detail his childhood growing up director, Summers succeeded in affecting change for the students. worth about a billion, for edu- 2011. Edwards officially fin- whoever was going to be gov- in Avoyelles parish during the “It makes sense because no one’s really here on Fridays who aren’t al- cation. We are the only state in ished serving his sentence on ernor for the next four years has depression, pictures and nota- ready living on campus,” said Zachary Cuny, a freshman majoring in bi- Louisiana that has anything like July 6, 2011, at the age of 84. some horrible problems and it’s tions from his experiences with ology. “I assumed they had already done that on Fridays.” this. I don’t like to brag much, During his incarceration, Ed- going to take a lot of work to notable figures and details on Both on campus and commuter students agree that the new change but I like to brag about that.” wards desire to help others did- get them straightened out, and I his trial. Edwards hopes to have makes sense. Edwards also reminisced on n’t stop. While serving his time, really hope these people can.” the sequel on the shelves by “The school will get more money and they won’t have to deal with all the events leading up to his ar- he helped five inmates earn Audience members crowded this time next year. the budget cuts,” said Garrett Baker, a sophomore majoring in structural engineering. “There are not really a whole lot of people here on Fridays so what’s the point of having the blackout.” Alumnus of the Year shares his journey where he became an ordained min- For several of the students this change will have no effect. BY TARA BENNETT ister in the Episcopal Church of the “I guess it’s good for the students who have Friday classes, but the ma- A&E Editor jority of us don’t, so it wouldn’t apply,” said Cady Harris, a junior major- United States, he began his mili- ing in communications science and disorders. “I usually go home or have A distinguished Southeastern tary career after being commis- work on Fridays so I’m not here and it doesn’t really affect me.” alumnus was honored as “the best sioned as a navy lieutenant in Travis Myles, general manager of Taco Bell, thinks that there should of Southeastern” on Friday, Nov. 4 1996. Over the course of his mili- be no blackout times during the week at all. as the Southeastern Louisiana Uni- tary career, Fornea has been sta- “I think we should lift it Monday through Thursday as well,” said versity Alumni Association intro- tioned in areas such as London, Myles. “It would help the sales in the Lion’s Den as well as in the Cay- duced its recipient for the 2011 Italy and served as the Deputy man and would benefit students on campus.” Alumnus of the Year, U.S. Navy Command Chaplain for Multi-Na- According to Summers, there will be no blackout times on Cub Cash Commander Stan Fornea. tional Forces at Camp Liberty and once the new union is built. Approximately 350 people the International Zone in Baghdad, For more information regarding campus dining contact Rodrigue at were present as Fornea and three Iraq. Over time, Fornea has accu- [email protected] or 985-549-2094. other alumni were specially rec- mulated various military awards, ognized at the annual event held including the Bronze Star, Merito- on campus at the Twelve Oaks rious Service Medal, Navy and reception hall. Marine Corps Commendation Fornea, who received a bach- Alumnus of the Year, U.S. Navy Commander Stan Medal and the Navy and Marine elor’s degree in history and social Corps Achievement Medal. nea speaks on the ney of his life after studies from Southeastern in For jour graduat- According to Fornea, being 1979, was recognized by the ing from Southeastern. Photo by Ashli Passey awarded Alumnus of the Year had Alumni Association with its most Southeastern’s future. cal Seminary, a Master of Theol- afforded him the opportunity for prestigious award as Fornea was After graduation, Fornea con- ogy degree from Duke University personal reflection and some self- a graduate who excelled in his tinued his educational career by and a Doctor of Ministry degree discovery. For Fornea, it was field after graduation and contin- pursuing a Master of Divinity de- from Vanderbilt University. After ues to be supportive and active in gree from New Orleans Theologi- 12 years of parish ministry work, > SEE ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR PAGE 10 PAGE 6 N OVEMBER 8, 2011 T HE L ION’ S R OAR S PORTS Athlete of the FCS No. 3 Bearkats power pass Lions Week

BY JOSHUA MAY Sports Editor Sam Houston State (9-0, 7- 0), the number four-ranked team in the Football Championship Subdivision formerly known as Divison 1-AA, took part in spoiling the Lions’ (2-7, 0-5) Homecoming on the gridiron Saturday, defeating the Lions 38-9. Lions junior defensive back The Lions started off the Robert Alford game with good field position is one of the after redshirt freshman running top cornerbacks in the SLC. back Jordan Wells returned the He’s always against the oppo- opening kickoff 50-yards to the nent’s best reciever and can Sam Houston 43-yardline. Jun- run with anyone in the nation, ior quarterback Brian Young, being clocked at a 4. 28 40- who finished the game 21-for- yard dash. Last week he sat 50 with 204 yards and a pair of down with the Lion’s Roar interceptions, then completed a after practice. 12-yard pass to freshman wide The Lion’s Roar (TLR): Why Southeastern? receiver Dean Johnson getting Alford: the ball to the 31. After a failed “It was close to home third down the Lions sent in and I knew most of the coach- Seth Sebastian to attempt a 45- ing staff. My older brother yard field goal that was missed Duke Adams played.” wide left. TLR: What’s your favorite sport? “When we move the football Alford: like that we have to get points,” “Football.” (Left) eshman ong safety yler d takes down Bearkat e running back Tim said Lions head coach Mike Fr str T Stoddar sophomor Flanders. TLR: Who’s your favorite Lucas. Flanders had 100 all purpose yards on the evening and a pair of touchdowns. (Right) Junior quarterback athlete? Alford: “Deion Sanders be- The Lions’ defense re- Brian Young sheds the tackle of a Bearkat defender. Photos by Tony Romain sponded, forcing the Bearkats cause we both played defen- to a three and out as defensive with the Lions striking first on when senior quarterback Brian for the Bearkats, even bringing down pass bringing the score to sive back. Coming up as a kid back Keiron Jones led the at- a successful 36-yard field goal Bell found running back Tim in Ole Miss transfer quarterback a final of 38-9 after a blocked I always looked up to him. I tack with 11 tackles and one in- from Sebastian, giving the Flanders on a shuffle pass with Nathan Stanley, only to see him PAT. saw him as an idol and I al- terception. Young and the Lions a 3-0 lead with 08:39 on Flanders taking the ball 39- fumble on his first play from The Lions did have a few ways wanted to be the next Lions began their next drive the clock. Yarborough led all yards up the middle to the 13. scrimmage. positives on the day when Deion.” from their own 22 and, with receivers in the game with nine Three plays later Flanders “BJ [Brian Young] got hit Yarborough became the SLC TLR: What do you do in your receptions for 114 yards. found the end zone for the first and got woozy so we put Nathan all-time leader in receptions free time? 11:58 to go in the first quarter, Alford: Young hit senior wide receiver “We had some open receivers time of the day with a 9 yard in and Nathan turned the ball with 217. Yarborough broke the “Kick back, and Simmie Yarborough for a 42- deep and we didn’t throw accu- rush. After the PAT, Sam Hous- over on two drives,” said Lucas. old record held by former Sam watch a couple movies. “ yard pass, moving the ball into rate passes,” said Lucas. “We ton led 7-3. The Lions wouldn’t score Houston receiver Matt TLR: What’s your favorite had to do that with that man-to- The No. 1 ranked team in the again until late in the fourth Dominguez on his fourth catch movie? Bearkat territory. The two Alford: would connect again three man coverage we were getting.” SLC wouldn’t look back, going quarter when Young connected of the game in the third quarter Friday After Next. plays later for a 16-yard gain. The Bearkats’ offense re- on to score 31 unanswered with senior wide receiver Kory with a five-yard strike from TLR: How long have you The Lions drive would end sponded on the next drive points. The Lions had no answer Theodore for a 19-yard touch- Young. been playing football for? Alford: “I’ve been playing football since I was 12 years old.” Lady Lions volleyball ends home slate for 2011 season TLR: If you could have one superpower, what would it be? BY JOSHUA MAY day and the last game versus match lasted four sets (25-18, “It’s been awesome. I came back and closed the set 13-12 league leader Texas State on 25-23, 22-25, 25-15) and sen- in with Arianne and we got re- midway through the set. Alford: “To fly.” Sports Editor Saturday in three sets (25-10, ior Paige Dollison tallied a ally close and of course Southeastern never led in the TLR: Powerade or Gatorade? The Lady Lions dropped 25-20, 25-13). team high 11 kills on the Chelsea came in later, it’s just set and after getting the match Alford: “Powerade. My fa- their final two home games of Thursday’s match saw the evening. been great.” 21-20, the Bobcats went on vorite flavor is strawberry.” the season last week in a match Lady Lions crack a season The Lady Lions had three The Bobcats swept South- scoring five straight points. TLR: What’s the best moment versus UT-Arlington on Thurs- high with 11 blocks. The players in double digits in digs eastern, taking three straight “If you saw us all year of your career? as Megan McMillan collected sets on the day. The Lady we’ve been getting to that Alford: “The biggest moment 18, Taylor Buckner 16 and Lions were led by Courtney point to where we’re close in of my career was in 2009, Cherish Krohn 11. Donald with seven kills, fol- games and then were having when we went to Texas State The Lady Lions took the lowed by Kinsey Williams trouble finishing,” said Fru- and came back from a 21 point third set 22-25 to avoid the with six kills of her own. The goli. “It’s a good sign that deficit.” sweep. The Lady Lions col- Lady Lions played the second we’re getting in that situation TLR: The most inspirational lected six of their 11 blocks in set close, in the 25-20 loss. because you have to get in that person in your life? this set, but the Mavericks The Bobcats took an 8-2 lead situation before you can over- Alford: “My mother.” would rebound in the fourth but the Lady Lions fought come them.” set, taking the match. Saturday, the Lady Lions celebrated Senior Day as a trio of players including Paige Dol- lison, Arianne Cruckshank and Chelsea Barr, played their last game in the University Center. “Paige Dollison has really stepped up, she’s our captain and its going to be hard shoes to fill,” said head coach Geno Frugoli. “Then Chelsea and Arianne, all three of them have contributed so much.” When asked about how it The Lady Lions wrapped up their home slate for the has been playing with her fel- season last week in ence a games confer versus low senior teammates Dollison Texas State and UTA. Photo by Joshua May added: T HE L ION’ S R OAR N OVEMBER 8, 2011 PAGE 7 N EWS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Lady Lions given red card in first 2011-2012 HOME GAMES Nov. 11 Centenary College 7 p.m. round of the SLC Tournament Nov. 18 Jackson State 12 p.m. That goal ended the Lady BY RYNE BERTHELOT Lions season with a record of Nov. 26 Mobile 3 p.m. f Reporter Staf 11-7-1. Points were scarce in the “We fought hard today and Nov. 29 Louisiana-Lafayette 7 p.m. Lady Lion’s match against the for the most part we played University of Texas at San An- well,” Southeastern head Dec. 4 Spring Hill College 3 p.m. tonio. The match, which went coach Blake Hornbuckle said into double overtime, saw just in an interview with lion- Jan. 4 New Orleans 7 p.m. one point scored in favor of the sports.net. “Ultimately, we Jan. 7 Roadrunners. were too banged up to finish Stephen F. Austin* 3 p.m. The Roadrunners had the the job.” Jan. 18 first scoring opportunity in the UTSA went on to lose McNeese State* 7 p.m. 25th minute of the game, but a against the Stephen F. Austin Jan. 28 Northwestern State* save by junior goalkeeper Ladyjacks in the ensuing 2 p.m. Cassie Northrup kept the round. Stephen F. Austin went Feb. 2 UTSA* 7 p.m. match all knotted up. The lone on to play the Texas State Bob- scoring attempt by the Lady cats in the final round, with the Feb. 15 Lamar* 7 p.m. Lions came from sophomore Bobcats being crowned best in forward Ann Stranges, which the Southland Conference. Feb. 18 UT Arlington* TBA was negated by Roadrunner The Lady Lions will lose goalkeeper Danielle Snyder. only one player next season, Feb. 25 Central Arkansas* 3 p.m. The match would remain senior defender Kyle MacIn- scoreless in the second half, tosh, and will return juniors Mar. 3 Nicholls State* TBA despite a breakaway attempt Maiya Cooper and Karly by junior midfielder Karly Dagys, and sophomore Kelsey Dagys. The Roadrunners Salcido. all games are played in the University Center nearly put the game away in The Lady Lions started off * denotes a Southland Conference game the second half when a kick by the season strong, winning midfielder Liv Nyhegn found Karly Dagys attempted one of the three shots on goal seven of their first 10 games, Coach Lori Davis Jones and the Lady Lions basketball the cross bar. The ball then re- during Friday’s match. Dagys led Southeastern in as- losing just two and ending one team open the season at home on November 11 versus bounded to forward Annisa match in a draw. sists on the season with 12 . File Photo Centenary College. The Lady Lions n 5 letter Munson, who also missed the However, over their last retur win- net. did not attempt a shot. UTSA Rojas would be the key fac- eight games, the Lady Lions ners from a squad that went 13-16 a season ago. The The Lady Lions maintained managed just one, a failed at- tor in overtime though, scoring stumbled to a 4-4 record, leav- Lady Lions face stiff competition on the road in non- control of the ball for the ma- tempt by forward Maria Jose the game’s only point on a pass ing them with a 11-6-1 record ence in Big 12 opponent exas . 14) , jority of the first overtime but Rojas. from Nyhegn. in the regular season. confer T (Nov C-USA opponent Memphis (Nov. 22) and SEC opponent Ala- bama (Dec 12). Graphic by Emily Barker Wells attracts national attention Full Court Fest takes place onship Subdivision (FCS) In Saturday’s game versus BY JOSHUA MAY football, formerly known as Sam Houston State, Wells re- Sports Editor today at University Center Division 1-AA. turned the opening kickoff 50 There have not been many Wells’ name highlights this yards. Coming into Saturday’s BY RYNE BERTHELOT bright spots in Lions football list along with 19 other play- game Wells had already set f Reporter this season, but redshirt fresh- ers. The award is presented by Southeastern and SLC single- Staf man running back Jordan Sports Network and sponsored season records with 1, 171 As fall rolls in and football Wells has found a way to shine by Fathead.com. A national yards in kickoff returns aver- season begins to wind down, on the special teams unit. panel of sports information aging 26.6 yards per attempt. basketball season makes its Last week, Wells was and media relations directors, Wells is now 100 yards away way into the hearts and minds named Southland Conference broadcasters, writers and other from the single-season NCAA of sports fans. To kick off (SLC) Special Teams Player of dignitaries will reign as voters FCS single-season record of 1, men’s and women’s seasons, the Week with his performance in selecting the first Jerry Rice 411, set by David Primus of Southeastern’s Athletic De- versus UCA, and later in the Award winner. Samford in 1989. In the game partment will be holding their week on Wednesday, Nov. 2, “We got a bunch of kickoff versus UCA, Wells returned fourth annual Full Court Fest. Wells’ numbers attracted na- returns so I try to take advan- nine kicks for a season high “It’s kind of a kickoff to Students will have tional attention when he was tage of each return,” said 265 yards, including a season basketball season,” said Carley a named to the Jerry Rice Award Wells. “We got good blockers best 91-yard return. Cryer, coordinator of Full chance to meet men’s Watch List. This award is up front so I just try to get the “I’m used to running the Court Fest. and women’s basketball given to the most outstanding ball and make something hap- ball a lot, so every chance I get Cryer expects even bigger teams at Full Court Fest. freshman in Football Champi- pen.” to run the ball I try to make big things than last year’s event, Redshirt eshman Photo Courtesy of things happen and get it while Fr run- which brought several hundred Athletics I can,” said Wells. ning back Jordan Wells free T-shirts and free pizzas to fashion show, with several Wells opened the season at has been named to the students and fans. members of sororities and fra- Tulane with 224 return yards “Last year was really suc- ternities participating. Last Jerry Rice award watch including returns of 44 and 46 cessful,” said Cryer. “This year’s event also featured a list. This d is yards. Wells also has returned awar pre- year we’re trying to amp it up cash grab, and the “Chicken a pair of 67 yarders in games sented to the best a bit with more promotional Chunk,” which involved junior contests, like we would do at a forward DeShawn Patterson versus McNeese State and freshman in FCS foot- Lamar. basketball game. It’s kind of and senior guard Chelsea Hix ball. File photo The Jerry Rice Award win- like a taste of what we’ll be flinging rubber chickens over ner will be announced after the played collegiate ball in FCS doing all season. “ their back into a laundry basket regular season. The Hall of at Mississippi Valley State, Aside from free T- shirts several feet away. The event Fame wide receiver, who will be on hand at the national and pizza, Cryer mentioned a ended with a dunk contest, won award banquet on Jan. 6. in new promo that they will be by senior guard Gary Dixon. Frisco, Texas, to present the offering to students. The event will be held on award. “We have some things with Tuesday, Nov. 8, in the Uni- “It would be a big accom- cash prize giveaways, and versity Center at 7 p.m. Cryer plishment to win the award,” we’re also going to be raffling offered a few last minute tips said Wells. “Coming out I re- off some Jay-Z and Kanye to fans looking to attend. ally didn’t expect to do that West tickets,” said Cryer. “Come and be spirited. Just well, but I just want to help the Last year, Full Court Fest be loud and excited,” said team anyway I can.” hosted a Southeastern-themed Cryer Live at the Oak changes location but students still enjoy Friday night coming game, it had nothing to do songs for the students to sing. BY JONATHAN WILFORD with the events that go on during Some of the songs sung were f Reporter Staf homecoming. “Wanna Be” by the spice girls, The Campus Activities Board Some of the students were ex- “Milkshake” by Kelis and “Tick (CAB) hosted Live at the Oak pecting the event to have ties to Tock” by Ke$ha. from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 homecoming. In order for those who signed to get people ready for Southeast- “I enjoy the things that they up for karaoke to be able to have a ern’s Homecoming game against have,” said Cameron Sheppard a chance to go, CAB had to stop Sam Houston State. freshman majoring in Psychology. more students from signing up. This week’s event offered stu- “I was just expecting to see more Towards the end of the event dents the chance to sing Karaoke Southeastern decorations and the tailgating package was raffled along with the usual tailgate raffle themes since this is homecoming off to freshman middle education and washer board tournament. week, they could have at least put major Cody Hanken. CAB also had food provided by up the Roomie the lion inflatable “It feels great to win,” said Raising Canes and several other like the first one they had this se- Hanken. “I’ll probably be using refreshments. mester.” this tomorrow.” Normally, this event is held in Friday Night Live at the Oak is The next free event that will be friendship circle by friendship oak, a great way for students to interact offered to Southeastern students is but it was moved to the student with one another and meet new “Leo’s Iceland.” This event is a trip union park. people. to an Ice skating rink on Wednes- “There is an alumni dinner at It took a little while for the stu- day, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. twelve oaks,” said sophomore dents to get the courage to do the Students are only asked to give Business major Branden Sum- karaoke but after some time passed a $5 refundable deposit to reserve mers. “We moved here so we there was a line of students wait- their seat on the bus. wouldn’t interfere by being ing to have an attempt at their fa- For more information on future loud.” vorite songs. events, you can contact CAB at Even though this Friday Night The list of songs available for 985-549-3805 or like them on Live was the day before the Home- the karaoke, contained a variety of Facebook . PAGE 8 N OVEMBER 8, 2011 T HE L ION’ S R OAR N EWS Students ‘flip’ for hip-hop dance class Annual International Week to bring cultural entertainment to students

BY NICOLE KOSTER Staff Reporter Monday, Nov. 14 will start off International Education Week here at Southeastern. From Nov. 14- 18, there will be a week of events for all students to enjoy. The week is, however, geared toward all in- ternational students enrolled at Southeastern. Sponsored by the Department of Languages and Communications and Multicul- tural & International Student Af- fairs, students will have the chance to celebrate all cultures on cam- pus. During the 2009 International Week, international stu- “It’s an educational week cele- dents modeled f fashion om their various (Far right) AJ Jackson leads his class through the steps of his routine for Chris brated nationally, and goes for a of fr cultures in the Student Union Mall. File Photo Brown’s “First 48” in the Pennington Student Activity Center. Photo by Nick BeJeaux week every November,” said Brendan Daigle, Administrative The night will have other at- and what that organization wants man in 2005, and the organization excited about dancing. The class BY NICOLE KOSTER Assistant of Multicultural & Inter- tractions, like a variety show cre- to put it on,” said Daigle. has blossomed since then. danced a routine to Chris f Reporter national Student Affairs. “This is ated by foreign language students According to Mootoo, they try Staf “Flipside has been an organiza- Brown’s “First 48.” The song is an opportunity for schools to cele- and faculty. to change up the activities to keep The Flipside student dance or- tion since 2005, and I’m thankful from his newest mix-tape “Boy brate different national cultures.” “Students and teachers will be students coming back. ganization offered a free hip-hop because I didn’t think my group in Detention,” which dropped on “We have over 200 interna- performing songs in various inter- “We always try to have differ- dance class on Thursday, Nov. 3. It from 2005 would still be here in Aug. 5, 2011. The brash beats of tional students enrolled from national languages, and we let the ent elements every year because took place on the second floor of 2011,” Jackson said. the song helped lend a hand to many different countries, and after audience choose the winning per- we have returning students who the Pennington Student Activity Flipside, as a student organiza- the fast, assertive moves Jackson Nepalese students in number are formance,” said Mootoo. come back year after year, so we Center, and it was open to all stu- tion, helps to empower Southeast- taught the class. Chinese students,” said Daigle. This year’s week will differ in try to keep it interesting,” said dents interested in learning hip-hop ern students through hip-hop Junior business major Kendrick A fashion show titled “Around many ways from the previous In- Mootoo. dance moves. dance. However, the free dance Griffin said, “I love it. I’ve been the World and Back,” will be tak- ternational Education Weeks. The international students on “We do hip-hop dance, and we classes are also a place for students with Flipside for three years now.” ing place on Nov.15 at 11a.m. in “Last year, we had a zumba campus will have a whole week perform at various events on and from all over Louisiana to come Other students had nothing but the Student Union Mall, but the competition, and three years ago, dedicated to them and their re- off campus,” said President of and join together. good remarks about the club and main attraction of International we did a desert competition,” spective cultures. Flipside and junior nursing major, “I feel like Louisiana dancers the dance class. Week is International Night. It will Mootoo said. “We have international stu- Raychell Smith. “I’ve been with out here don’t have much to go for. Derella Washington, a senior take place on Nov. 14 in the Stu- Along with the fashion show dents, so we want to celebrate that Flipside since my freshman year I brought people from Baton Biology major enjoyed the dance dent Union Ballroom, starting at 5 and cultural fair, they will also in- and honor them. We are doing this and its really fun.” Rouge, New Orleans and even class. p.m. This is the “kick off event for duct new members into Phi Beta to be a part of their lives and ex- Since starting in the organiza- Grambling State University for the “It was easy. I loved it. This is that week,” said French Instructor Delta on Nov. 17 in the Student tend ourselves to them,” said tion her freshmen year, Smith has class.” my first semester with Flipside, Aileen Mootoo. Union Ballroom at 6p.m. Mootoo. worked her way up the totem pole. An aspiring choreographer, and I loved the whole thing,” said “We will have an international “It is a student organization that According to Daigle, the events “I was voted president this semes- Jackson has worked with artists Washington. “It was more attitude buffet catered by ARAMARK. our office helped get chartered of international week “help bridge ter,” said Smith. and indie dance projects in Los than actual moves, like more There will be foods like couscous, here on campus, and it’s the Honor the gap and get international stu- The dance instructor for the Angeles, CA. He also teaches a swag.” pasta, jerk chicken and Greek Society for International Stu- dents more involved with getting night, and founder of Flipside, A.J. dance class to kids ages 5-18 in Flipside meets every Monday, salad,” said Mootoo. “And foreign dents,” Daigle said. the students to meet each other.” Jackson is a Southeastern alumnus California. “I also helped choreo- Wednesday and Thursday to prac- language students will donate in- As for the whole week of To find out more information from 2008. According to Jackson, graph Britney Spears’s Circus Tour tice from 8-10 p.m, and there is a ternational deserts.” events, they vary from year to year about International Education the free dance classes are open to for her dance to ‘Toxic’ when she $20 fee for the semester. There is no charge for this to keep students coming back to Week, contact Brendan Daigle at all students, not just Flipside mem- came to New Orleans,” Jackson If you would like to find out event, but donations are accepted. partake in the activities. 985-549-3850, or via email at bers, and they are offered every said. more about this organization and Each year the donations go to a “Every year, it’s different. In- [email protected], and if Homecoming. According to Jackson, the other dance classes, contact Ray- fund scholarships for study abroad ternational Night is really the only you’re interested in learning more Jackson formed the hip-hop class Thursday had a good chell Smith at programs in the Department of consistent event, and other than about the Department of Lan- dance group when he was a fresh- turnout and everyone there was [email protected]. Languages and Communication, that, year to year, events change to guages and Communications visit SGA hands out Lion pride according to Mootoo. accommodate who is participating room 219 in D Vickers.

held on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. BY KELSYE BETHEL in the Student Union Mall. There, students were f Reporter Staf able to drop off more canned goods. Give a shirt, get a shirt. This was the theme “The T-shirt swap was a success today dur- of the Student Government Association (SGA)’s ing Gumbo Ya Ya,” said SGA President Luke Campus T-shirt Swap during the annual Gumbo Holloway. “We are excited about donating the Ya Ya on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Students, faculty canned goods that we have received to benefit and staff could stop by the SGA tent and turn in the cause of Gamma Beta Phi’s drive.” an old high school or college shirt for a brand Many Gumbo Ya Ya attendees stopped by to new Southeastern T-shirt. ask questions about what was going on and “We are trying to give more school spirit by wondered how they could receive a T-shirt. giving away the Southeastern T-shirts,” said Though the actual event was during Gumbo Rachel Carazo, an organizational communication Ya Ya, the SGA has been accepting T-shirts and graduate student. “It’s really a great project.” canned goods since the beginning of the year Turning in an old shirt was not the only way to and will continue to accept them. get a new Southeastern shirt. Three canned goods “For those students who were not able to were also accepted in exchange for a T-shirt. swing by, you can still come to the SGA office The canned goods will go to Gamma Beta with three canned goods or an old college T- Phi’s “Ton of Fun” food drive and will be do- shirt and exchange them for a Lion Pride Shirt,” nated to a food pantry. The food drive event was said Holloway.

Edson Pierre (left) hands in an old T-shirt to Mary Gervais (right) during SGA’s Campus T-shirt Swap. Photo by Kelsye Bethel

IMPACT OF HATE from page 2 tion. They felt helpless. However, he studies sophomore. “It was a defi- Of the over 300 colleges that also feels that is not the case. nite eye opener for me. It made me are a part of Windmeyer’s Campus “They don’t commit suicide be- feel more empathy towards the Pride, having an ‘LGBT and cause they are gay, they commit sui- LGBT students on campus. The sta- Straight Ally’ group, none are in cide because of how people treat tistics were what surprised me the Louisiana. them because they happen to be most, I had no idea they face so Windmeyer is looking to change gay,” said Windmeyer. “LGBT stu- much adversity.” that and Rebecca Hensley, instructor dents are harassed all the time. A The adversity the LGBT students of sociology and faculty advisor for quarter, based on our research, are on campuses nationwide has caught SSA, shares the same view. harassed all the time. It’s about get- the attention of legislators, but, ac- “I think this is very important for ting them to realize that all of us have cording to Windmeyer, everyone can Southeastern,” said Hensley. “We a role to play in changing this.” have a hand in stopping the hate. are developing into a more and more Windmeyer gave a compelling “Stop being spectators,” said important regional center for prepar- and entertaining lecture that captured Windmeyer. “Stop being spectators ing Louisiana students for Louisiana the attention of the entire attendance. and stand up. This isn’t a football job force. In doing that, we can pre- “This lecture was very interest- game where we watch the plays. We pare people for the real world in ing and made me think differently,” all need to stand up and say, ‘Stop!’ ways that will provide a better com- said Tolekiah Thomas, a general Just say something.” munity for all of us.” T HE L ION’ S R OAR N OVEMBER 8, 2011 PAGE 9 H OMECOMING 2011 Chocolate unicorns and apple Students claim victory over stacking highlight minute-to-win-it

It.” One member from each par- ing in French and nursing also faculty in flag football BY EMILY BARKER ticipating organization was cho- competed, representing her f Reporter Staf sen to compete. The contests sorority, Theta Phi Alpha. She Homecoming Week is al- themselves were organized competed in two of the games. ways filled with fun and enter- through a predetermined bracket The first was to complete a puz- taining activities that students system. zle of the Homecoming event can participate in. Minute to Competitors for each game schedule and the second was to Win It was no exception this were called and, through single sort M&Ms by color onto dif- year, challenging students from elimination, the competition ferent plates, the point of both participating organizations to a quickly heated up. Lamar being to finish quicker than the number of creative contests. At Hebert, a criminal justice junior opponent. the end of the event, the Black representing the BSU, came out “It’s really fun to be in front Student Union (BSU) came out on top. of everyone, but it’s really on top. “It feels really good to win, stressful at the same time be- Minute to Win It took place you know, I’m used to it because cause it’s my friends and it’s a on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. in- I’m a really competitive per- bunch of people I don’t know,” side of Strawberry Stadium, pre- son,” said Hebert. “It was pretty said Parrill. ceding the Students vs. Staff decent competition, but the Another quirky game played Flag Football game. The event is games didn’t really phase me as in the minute to win it was the based off of the NBC television much as I expected them to.” chocolate unicorn in which stu- show, also titled “Minute to Win Emily Parrill, a senior major- dents competed by stacking zebra cakes on their foreheads. As the event drew closer to the finals, the competition heated up and the crowds cheered louder. The games were all designed to challenge the The students claim victory over the f in the Homecoming staple participants, requiring many dif- staf Students ferent skills. From bouncing vs. Staff Flag Football Game last Tuesday night. Photo by Tony Romain pencils into a bucket to stacking tained a fun and open atmos- The game was competitive golf balls, they all called for BY BRYAN PERISSUTTI phere that attendees could and both teams put on a well speed, patience, dexterity and a f Reporter Staf enjoy. thought out performance for number of other qualities. Homecoming week was un- “I look more at it as you the attendees. Students on de- “My favorite event was the derway and the green and gold only live once so you might as fense called out plays and team apple stack because it seemed spirit was flowing when the well have a good time while members put each other in the really interesting to see that the students and staff met on the you’re doing it and it was kind correct position to make plays they weren’t normal apples at gridiron to face off in the Stu- of quiet so I thought, ‘let’s on the ball. Both teams used a all,” said Hebert. dents vs. Staff Flag Football bring some humor to the game, number of trick plays, pitching Homecoming is a longstand- Game. Students claimed vic- lighten up the mood’,” said the ball to each other to misdi- ing tradition at Southeastern and tory over the staff after scoring Summers about his commen- rect the opposing defense. every year it is meant to bring off of three turnovers. The tating duties. “Homecoming is Student team member Jor- Lions together, both past and final score for the night was all about having fun. It’s not dan Leggett, a junior vocal present. 25-13 in favor of the students. about being all uptight so I just performance major, expressed The competitor from Theta The game, taking place in like to make people laugh be- his excitement for playing the Chi, Dylan Laplante, an exercise Strawberry Stadium on Tues- cause when people laugh, game and the result his team science freshman, spoke on the day, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. after the everybody’s happy.” was able to create, but was im- importance of Homecoming. Minute to Win It event, puts Adding to the light hearted pressed with the aggression the “Homecoming Week is im- students from organizations spirit was the music being staff played with. portant because it brings out participating in Homecoming played over the speakers. A “Playing against the faculty school spirit and brings all of the Lamar Hebert, competing for the Black Student Union, against the team made up of group of students from the was so much fun. I didn’t student body together as a stacks ee apples during Minute to Win It. Southeastern staff. Women’s Fraternity Alpha know they could be that ag- thr Hebert whole. It represents us in a won- According to Beth Richard- Omicron Pi laughed and gressive, it was pretty funny to went on to win the competition. Photo by Emily Barker derful way.” son, assistant director for Stu- danced to the song “Foot- watch,” said Leggett. dent Engagement, the purpose loose.” Katie Illg, a sophomore As far as next year’s game of the game is to get students double majoring in Biology is concerned, each side had a in the spirit for Homecoming and art education explained message for their opponent. week. how much fun it was to attend “The staff is going to bring “Getting the students in the the game with her sorority sis- it, the two-a-days start tomor- spirit of Homecoming is what ters. row. We’re stacking our team it’s all about and I think we did “Dancing with everyone so you better get ready. that,” said Richardson. and just doing goofy cheers They’re going to graduate and It is easy to see how an was so much fun,” Illg said. we’re still going to be here,” event like this could get overly “Homecoming isn't about just said Richardson about next competitive, but thanks to the doing what you have to do. It's year’s game. light hearted commentary by about going to the events and “To the faculty there’s al- Student Government Associa- having a good time while ways next year. Take your vi- tion (SGA) Senator Branden showing your Southeastern tamins and stay healthy,” said Summers, the game main- pride.” Summers. Students decide the of- ficial ‘cubcake’ of SLU

each cupcake for the event. announced. BY KATELYN ROBILLARD “There were many recipes The winner of “Cubcake f Reporter Staf submitted,” said Pattison, “ARA- Wars” was Kappa Sigma with Last Friday marked an impor- MARK picked the best of them to their chocolate chip cookie dough tant event in Southeastern’s prepare for the war.” recipe. Their recipe will now be Homecoming history, as the uni- The five competing cupcake the official Southeastern cupcake, versity’s new signature cupcake flavors were carrot cake, red vel- which will be served at big events was chosen in the first ever “Cub- vet, orange and chocolate, choco- and give the fraternity bragging cake Wars.” The event began at late chip cookie dough and rights for a whole year as “Chef noon in Cayman Café and ended cookies and cream. of Southeastern's Official Pastry.” with the final tallying of votes On Friday, the day of the “The goals were met,” said from participating students. “Cubcake Wars” showdown, stu- Pattison. “We looked for the best “The event was set up to find dents who went to the cafeteria ‘Cubcake’ to represent Southeast- Southeastern’s new, official for lunch were given a token at ern, and thanks to the student ‘Cubcake,’” said junior business the front desk, which was used to body, we have found it!” administration major and senior vote. Students would then try This semester, Southeastern’s RA Ryan Pattison. “Many uni- each of the five cupcakes and Hall Council has hosted many versities have an official food that place their tokens in the corre- events that focus on student par- their cafes make for them, and sponding jar for the best dessert. ticipation and school spirit. To Southeastern has now found their “The students were the judges stay up-to-date with the Hall ‘official food’ thanks to the par- by trying each of the five “cub- Council’s news and upcoming ticipants in ‘Cubcake Wars.’” cakes” and voting on the best,” events, visit their Facebook page Before Homecoming Week, said Pattison. at www.facebook.com/seluhall- students submitted applications At around 12:30 p.m., when council. for their desserts, providing the all the cupcakes had been judged, “Cubcake Wars was an excel- name of the dessert and an ac- the tokens were emptied and lent addition to homecoming,” companying ingredients list. Of counted by members of Hall said Pattison. “What better time those that were submitted, ARA- Council and ARAMARK, the to introduce Southeastern’s new MARK chose the five best and two sponsors of the event, and the official dessert than our Home- bought the ingredients to prepare winner of the competition was coming Week?”

INTERNSHIPS from page 3 job market being tight, any- campus option is visiting the fessor in your major and seeing thing to set yourself apart from Southeastern Office of Career what type of connections they others is a step in the right di- Service located in Student have. Besides those options, rection. Union room 241. A visit to just network in general to see To end, I want to add that your department’s office is sure what’s out there. Most impor- there are various ways of land- to produce a lead. Another tantly, always be ready to sell ing an internship. The best on- great option is visiting a pro- your abilities to others. PAGE 10 N OVEMBER 8, 2011 T HE L ION’ S R OAR G REEN & GOLD Floats roll in Homecoming spirit BY DAVID FREESE Staff Reporter The aura of school spirit was thick in the air going into last Saturday’s Homecoming Game as the local community, students and supporters of the Lions, alumni watched decorative floats during the “Around the World” themed Homecoming Parade. As the participants or those riding on floats, convertible lux- ury cars and marching bands met on the North Campus at the beginning of the route, organi- zations, hungry for the festive flaunting of Roomie and his brigade to arrive, cooked and set up tents at Friendship Circle along Western Avenue. Alumni and students were excited to see the faces of Southeastern come together because of a common interest, which was to share sup- port for Lion football and the annual homecoming day. “Well I’m pretty excited; like I get to see all the people I went to school with and the parade’s (Left) Roomie and Southeastern cheerleaders sit atop the Green and Gold fire truck while tossing beads to parade goers in Friendship just a lot of fun,” said Matt Tay- lor, alumnus and kinesiology Circle. (Right) Rolling in style, President John L. Crain hands out cups during the parade. Photos by Christopher Martin and Bryan Perissutti grad student. “You get to see Union (BSU), in conjunction “Well, last year I was on the Street Extension towards takes a Roadtrip to Vegas” and promoted the theme of Home- like all the organizations hard with Delta Sigma and Alpha Phi parade route, and it was so much Alumni Field, participants met the Baptist Collegiate Ministry’s coming 2011. I was very excited work going into the floats, get- Alpha so we have our own float, fun seeing everyone have a good mostly local families from Ham- (BCM) “Roomie goes to Amish to just sit back and enjoy the pa- ting to see it all come together so I’m just looking forward to time at Southeastern’s game and mond, but the peak of the route Paradise.” rade,” said Holloway. because I know what it’s like to seeing the excited faces from rooting for the Lions,” said began once Roomie and his The parade was deemed a suc- “I always love coming back to put one of the floats to- everybody out here supporting Marcela Spicuzza, member of green and gold firetruck arrived cess by spectators, which in- the parades,” said Whitney gether…everyone’s out for the SELU,” said Winfred “PJ” Hills, Alpha Omicron Pi and a sopho- at Friendship Circle. The largest cluded students, alumni and Luke Driscoll, 2010 Alumni of South- game so it’s a big crowd, just an a senior math major and mem- more Spanish major. “This year number of spectators met on Holloway, president of the Stu- eastern and former member of exciting time.” ber of Kappa Alpha Psi. I’m excited to see the parade Western Avenue. Individual dent Government Association. Alpha Omicron Pi. “It was a Taylor helped build a pirate Since the organizations were from a different perspective. I floats themed as: Alpha Omi- “I could tell that a lot of the beautiful day, beautiful weather, ship and Incredible Hulk- taking part in tailgating, which get to see all my sisters on the cron Pi’s “Welcome to Grace- organizations put a lot of work and we especially loved cheering themed float during his under- took place during the same time float and will be able to cheer land” float, Housing and Hall into it and I believe it’s one of on the Alpha Omicron Pi float.” grad years from 2006-2010. as the parade, members rotated them on.” Council’s “Hollywood” float the best we’ve had at Southeast- Overall, Delta Tau Delta and “I’m riding on the float this duties, forcing them to see the As the floats made their way decorated with movie posters, ern, we definitely promoted Phi Mu were awarded first place year with the Black Student parade from a new angle. down North General Pershing Theta Phi Alpha’s “Roomie ‘Roomie Takes a Road Trip,’ in the float contest.

ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR from page 5 Campus celebrates Gumbo Ya Ya walk to spread the word about their BY CHRISTOPHER MARTIN group and offer food and fun to News Editor those who passed. Delta Sigma Gumbo Ya Ya, sponsored by Theta cooked funnel cakes, Black the Campus Activities Board Student Union made cotton candy (CAB), was cooking Tuesday as and Phi Mu offered everyone a people lined up to taste the free chance to “Pie a Phi.” gumbo in the Student Union Park. “It’s great to see when everyone President John L. Crain and comes out, especially the organi- current Homecoming King Chris zations, to support Gumbo Ya Ya,” McKinley and Queen Jenee said Kyla Ester, a senior social Ratelle started off Gumbo Ya Ya work major. by cutting a cake that was centered The President for the Student on this year’s Homecoming theme, Government Association (SGA) “Roomie Takes a Roadtrip.” Luke Holloway presented the 2011 McKinley spoke afterward about Homecoming Court and named his time as Homecoming King. the winners for the door decorating (From left to right) President John Crain, Randi “It’s been a wonderful expe- and sheet sign competition. Rousseau, Stan nea Kathy Pittman pose rience. I’ve been very humbled For the door decorating con- For together by Southeastern’s choice to let test, the Division of Extended at the 2011 Alumni Awards. Photo by Ashli Passey me represent them as Home- Services won first with Univer- Southeastern that instilled his who believes that faith lived out coming King,” said McKinley. sity Advancement coming in love of learning, and where his in service and sacrifice has the “I’m ready to pass on the torch second and the Office of the education shaped and broadened power to build bridges. so that somebody else’s dreams Vice President for Student Af- him and reinforced the philo- Currently, Fornea resides can come true.” fairs placing third. sophical ideal that life is a jour- with his wife Belinda and their Throughout the Student Union The sheet sign competition was ney. Though his faith and two children in Washington Park, tables were filled with stu- won by the group of Sigma Sigma military experience influenced D.C. where he serves as the dents eating free gumbo and any Sigma, Theta Xi and Sigma esident Crain cuts the Homecoming cake him further, Fornea implored White House chaplain for Pres- other food item provided. Along Gamma Rho. Phi Mu and Delta Pr with that universities must never un- ident Barack Obama. Fornea is with the cake, green, yellow and Tau Delta placed second. Third 2010 Homecoming King and Queen Chris McKinley derestimate their potential to the first chaplain ever to be as- white cupcakes were offered to place was a tie between Kappa and Jenee Ratelle. Photo by Christopher Martin open a young student’s mind to signed to the White House Mil- those with a sweet tooth. Sigma and the group of Hall Coun- explore and feel the broader itary Office. “It tastes better because it’s cil and University Housing. world around them to hopefully He also served under former free,” said Christina Tiberi, a junior For more information about shape a global impact of good President George W. Bush as the majoring in history. Gumbo Ya Ya, contact CAB by through service. command chaplain at the Presi- CAB also provided entertain- phone at 985-549-3805 or by “We’re not merely observers dential retreat Camp David. In ment in the form of inflatables. email at [email protected]. If you watching the world go by,” said Bush’s autobiography “Decision A pitching game, basketball would like more information on Fornea. “We do have at least a Points,” Fornea was described hoops and a bull-riding machine the winners during Homecom- little bit to do with how this as one of the best preachers the added to the laid-back mood that ing 2011, check out the “Event world turns out.” former president had ever heard filled the park. Winners” board outside of During his acceptance and Fornea’s optimism and Organizations from around SGA’s office on the second floor speech, Fornea shared the story sense of hope lifted Bush’s spir- campus were set up along the side- of the Student Union. of the Four Chaplains: Methodist its during the Iraq War. minister Reverend George L. “More than once I have seen Fox, Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, President Bush shed tears in Roman Catholic priest Reverend the recognition of the enormity John P. Washington and Re- of sacrifice paid by those serv- formed Church in America min- ing in our nation,” said Fornea. ister Reverend Clark V. Poling. “I have witnessed President They were four United States Obama take full days just to Army chaplains who gave their walk the halls of Walter Reed lives to save civilian and military Army Medical Center to thank personnel during the sinking of those who have been wounded the troop ship U.S. Army Trans- and to bow down to place on port Dorchester during World their chests purple hearts in ac- War II. They helped others board knowledgement of their most lifeboats and gave up their own grievous wounds. And I salute life jackets when supplies ran all of them.” out. The chaplains joined arms, Along with Fornea, the said prayers and sang hymns as Alumni Association also paid they went down with the ship. tribute to other alumni, including “That is the story that every Randi Rousseau as the Young clergy person buys into when we Alumnus of the Year, Billy Lad- The 2011 Homecomeing Court poses with choose to serve in the military as ner with the Distinguished Serv- 2010 a chaplain; their story has be- ice Award and Charles Dykes Homecoming Royalty Chris McKinley and Jenee come our story,” said Fornea, with the L.E. Chandler Award. Ratelle” Photo by Tony Romain