MARCH 6, 2012 83 ISSUE 23 THE LION ’S ROAR S OUTHEASTERN L OUISIANA U NIVERSITY A Student Publication Campus Life Page 2 Opinions Page 3 Arts & Entertainment Page 4 Sports Page 6 News Page 8 LionsRoarNews.com takes staggering House repeal could cut campus costs BY NICK BEJEAUX accreditation. If unchanged, these poli- its attributed to post secondary educa- known. However, if the repeal succeeds 7-0 loss Editor in Chief cies are scheduled to go into effect in tion courses that could result in the it could remove possible complications July 2014. over-awarding of Federal student aid. for the university. Last Thursday, the House of Repre- HR 2117 was originally introduced Congress should not prevent the Secre- “The two regulations this act would sentatives passed the controversial Pro- to the house last June by Republican tary of education from responsibly ad- repeal are relatively new and still being tecting Academic Freedom in Higher North Carolina representative and ministering these programs and interpreted and implemented,” said Education Act, HR 2117, to the Senate. Chairwoman of the Education and the ensuring that consumers and taxpayers Crain. “Neither was particularly ‘di- If approved, this resolution would re- Workforce Committee (EWC), are protected from fraud, waste and rected’ at public universities but cause peal several policies that will govern Foxx. Since then, the proposed repeal abuse.” us to be concerned about added cost as- student financial aid programs and the has ignited heated debates between the However, the EWC released a state- sociated with compliance as well as po- operation of higher education institu- houses. ment of its own, claiming that these tential unintended consequences. If tions nation wide. In an official response to the repeal, regulations “inject the federal govern- enacted, the repeal would allow us to Introduced in October 2010 by the dated on Feb. 27, the Executive Office ment into issues that are traditionally avoid these potential complications and Department of Education, the three of President Barack Obama explained academic or state affairs” and that they cost.” policies targeted by the repeal would that repealing these regulations nulli- “could prove to be very harmful for the After being passed by the house, HR establish a uniform definition of the fies policies that ensure the integrity of higher education community.” 2117 is now under deliberation by the BY JOSHUA MAY credit hour for allocating federal finan- student financial aid programs guaran- Southeastern President John L. United States Senate and no date for a Sports Editor cial aid, a state-by-state method for teed under Title IV of the Higher Edu- Crain commented on both the polices decision has been announced officially. processing student complaints and the cation Act of 1965. and the repeal, pointing out that since More information on the resolution and After winning five of their requirement of higher education and “These regulations are necessary to both are still under scrutiny the exact Department of education policies can first seven games of the sea- post secondary vocational institutions prevent the inflation of academic cred- measure of their impact is currently un- be found online at www.govtrack.us. son, the Lady Lions (5-4, 0-2 in SLC) opened conference play with a pair of losses Sat- urday and Sunday versus Federal court finds DOMA unconstitutional, Stephen F. Austin (11-2, 3-0 in SLC) and Sam Houston State (6-2, 2-0 in SLC). opinion on same-sex marriage changing Stephen F. Austin entered see LADY LIONS TENNIS pg. 7 Campus gets ready for Rock N’ Roar ILLUSTRATION BY CHRISTOPHER MARTIN

BY JONATHEN WILFORD Staff Reporter

Students and families from BY CHRISTOPHER MARTIN schools around Louisiana will Assistant Editor converge on Southeastern’s War Memorial Student Union on Sat- Same-sex marriage has been a though Golinski was a court em- urday, March 24 for the 15th an- longstanding issue for the U.S. ever ployee, she and her partner were de- nual Rock n’ Roar. since President Bill Clinton and Con- nied health coverage by the Rock n’ Roar, which will be gress passed the Defense of Marriage government. held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Act (DOMA) into law in 1996. “The Court finds that DOMA, as offers the community, campus The act defines marriage as the applied to Ms. Golinski, violates her and the many visiting high legal union between a man and a right to equal protection of the law ... school students the opportunity woman and the word spouse only by, without substantial justification to sit back, relax and have fun refers to the opposite sex of a person or rational basis, refusing to recog- while visiting and learning about in a marriage. nize her lawful marriage to prevent the Southeastern campus. The On Feb. 22, 2012, U.S. District provision of health insurance cover- District Literary Rally, which is Judge Jeffrey White ruled the De- age to her spouse,” wrote White. a day where students compete in fense of Marriage Act unconstitu- academic contests on subjects tional as it discriminated against see DOMA pg. 8 see ROCK N’ ROAR pg. 5 Karen Golinski and her wife. Even

Nursing addition celebrated at ceremony UVA a cappella BY BRYAN PERISSUTTI Opinions Editor group to perform Southeastern celebrated the ad- BY ALLISON CRADY dition to the kinesiology building Staff Reporter this week with a ribbon cutting cer- emony. Columbia Theatre will The ceremony, taking place in sound with the vocal talents of the breezeway between the old and a unique and multi-genre, all new building, happened Tuesday, male a cappella group, as the Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. and brought an come to Ham- official end to a project that has mond. been in the works a number of The performance will be years. held Friday, March 9 at 7:30 “It’s kind of hard to tell when COURTESY OF THE HULLABAHOOS p.m. Regular tickets will be we started this project,” said Pres- sold for $25, while students performed all over the world ident John L. Crain during his will receive a 50 percent dis- for the last 23 years with high- opening remarks. “It’s been around count with a university ID. lighted appearances in the for a long time and it had kind of a “People who like choral Philippines, for President tortuous journey.” music are really going to enjoy Barack Obama in 2011 and for The ceremony was opened with this,” said Roy Blackwood, in- former President George W. a speech from Crain who intro- terim director of Columbia Bush in 2007. duced former Southeastern presi- Theatre. “There’s a real wave “We had a blast here at dent and current University of of popularity of a cappella Mardi Gras last year and Louisiana System President Randy choral throughout the nation we’ve been really excited to go Moffett who said a few words and we’re lucky to have been down there,” said Sanford about the project. TONY ROMAIN able to them here at the Williams, President of Hul- “This project, like many others With academic and university officials, President Crain cuts the ceremonial ribbon and officially opens the Columbia Theatre.” labahoos. “Columbia is an across the campus, is a real testi- newly renovated Kinesiology Building. Crain joked that for such big scissors, they were not very sharp. The Hullabahoos are a 16- awesome theatre and we’ve mony to the university and the uni- member college group from been working really hard to get versity community,” said Moffett. felt the project was so important. heard a prospective student tell a The addition to the existing the our music up to par for the Current Interim Dean for the “Home is really about faculty parent one day, ‘you know, I’ve 55,000 square foot kinesiology (UVA), established in Decem- show.” College of Nursing and Health Sci- and students so we really didn’t been to another university and, building added nine new class- ber 1987, and were invited to The group performs pieces ences Ann Carruth in her remarks give much thought to the fact that wow, I can’t believe they are in this Hammond as a result of one of gave thanks to people involved in we were in a dorm,” said Carruth dorm’ that I realized where you see RIBBON CUTTING pg. 8 see HULLABAHOOS pg. 5 the member’s family roots. the project and explained why she to the crowd. “It wasn’t until I learn makes a difference.” The a cappella group has Follow the Roar Weather Reminders

Stay connected, follow us on Facebook. Tuesday Wednesday The SGA Debate is tonight, March 6, at 6 www.facebook.com/lionsroarnews H 73 L 58 H 76 L 63 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. Sunny Cloudy P AGE 2 M ARCH 6, 2012 C AMPUS L IFE T HE L ION’ S R OAR Epsilon Phi chapter Students make casting call rakes in national honors BY BROOKE KIMBALL a lot of great topics as well as net- Social Media Editor working opportunities, and we BY NICOLE KOSTER Receiving this award is an hope that this portion will educate Staff Reporter honor to the chapter on South- The Small Business Develop- and entertain all at once.” eastern’s campus. It was named ment Center will host a conference According to Kristina Colleta, The Epsilon Phi chapter of after Hugh Shields himself, who entitled “Women Mean Business” a fashion merchandising senior Delta Tau Delta has won the was the first executive vice pres- on Thursday, March 29. The all- and one of the fashion directors, Hugh Shields Award for the ident of the fraternity, in 1926. day event held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 models will be wearing designs fourth time in a row at a leader- The winner every year is p .m. is meant to empower profes- donated by local businesses in the ship conference in Knoxville, awarded the purple and gold sional women in the work force. Hammond area featuring the cur- Tenn. on Feb. 20-22 at the Hugh Shields flag with the The event will be held at Twelve rent spring and summer trends. Southern Division Conference. Greek word “protimoi”, which Oaks Reception Hall on campus. Categories will include business Every year, this award is given means “first among equals.” Also, for the first time, the event wear, casual wear, cocktail or to the top ten chapters of Delta “We went to Knoxville, Tenn. will feature a fashion show at evening wear and resort wear. Tau Delta all over the country. for three days for a leadership 12:45 p.m. Admission to the “The fashion show itself is ba- The award is based on program- conference and that is where we “Women Mean Business” confer- sically to show them that they can ming and performance in certain were given the award,” said ence is $50 for regular registration be fashionable with the designs areas, including academics, fi- Ahmad, graduate student in orga- and $20 for Southeastern students. from around here that are readily nances, membership education, nizational communications. “It Students in the Fashion and Pro- available,” said Colleta. operations, leadership and re- feels very good to get the award. motion class taught by instructor Casting calls were held last cruitment. The Hugh Shields Every year that I have been in this Jacqueline Didier will be coordi- week in order to cast student mod- Award is the highest honor, fraternity, we’ve won the award nating the fashion show. els for the show. which a chapter can be recog- so it’s very special.” “We chose the class with the Noelle Mitcham, the show’s nized for. Delta Tau Delta was also hopes to include a fun and lively modeling director and a junior “It’s only given to the top ten given awards for academics, piece to the event,” said Sandy fashion merchandising major, said chapters in the country,” said Mj adopt-a-school, high retention Summers, assistant director of the the main criteria for the models Ahmad, former Delta Tau Delta rate and recruitment. Their BROOKE KIMBALL Small Business Development were to have a fun personality and vice president. “It’s our biggest motto is “committed to lives of Dijon Dilosa helps measure communications freshman Vianne Hall as Center and coordinator for the award and it’s the fourth year in excellence” and the chapter has she tries out for a chance to model during the “Women Mean Busi- “Women Mean Business” confer- see FCS FASHION pg. 4 a row that we have received it, earned their reward and recogni- ness” fashion show. ence. “The day will be packed with so it feels really good.” tion.

O RGANIZATIONAL N EWS FOR THE WEEK OF M ARCH 6 - 12 ΘΦΑ ΑΟΠ Gallery last Thursday. We would Praise N’ Motion tively impacted their friends and at Atlas, on March 15 at 8 p.m. also like to extend an invitation colleagues in one way or another. Fellow TKEs would like to invite On behalf of Effervescent The Ladies of Theta Phi The ladies of Alpha Omicron to all students to check out our They stand out and dare to be dif- you to extend your support to Women of Confidence, Delta Psi Alpha would like to thank our Pi had a wonderful afternoon Art Night on April 19. ferent. They are leaders, friends Stephen Smith, who is running Epsilon Christian sorority, SELU TEC visitor Jasmine for coming last Sunday at our Founder's and phenomenal women. Thank for Arts, Humanities and Social ΑΣΤ Gospel Choir, Praise n’ Motion to visit and participating in Day celebration! We invited you ladies for setting the founda- Sciences Senator. Dance Ministry and Multicultural events this past week. We would special women in our lives to The Ladies of Alpha Sigma tion and using your God-given International Student Affairs, we also like to congratulate Jasmine join us for a luncheon, silent Tau have had a wonderful blessings in a phenomenal way. NSAS would like to congratulate South- Nepalese Student Association for being selected our angel of auction, speaker and a special week! We had a great turn out Continue making a difference! the week! We also selected candle-lighting ceremony. Our at our Open House last Tues- eastern’s Phenomenal Women in collaboration with the Multi- Nicole Phegley as our scholar of keynote speaker for the day was day and enjoyed meeting all 2012 award recipients: Celese ΤΚΕ cultural And International Affairs the week, Ms. Pam Black as our Kappa Tau chapter's own the girls. We also had a fan- Cousin, Brandi Goree, Sarah The gentlemen of Tau Kappa Office are organizing "Holi Cel- faculty member of the week and alumna, Cynthia Visot, the tASTic sisterhood on Wednes- Gregoire, Reanna Claiborne, Epsilon would like to congratu- ebration." Holi is a Nepalese fes- William Takewell as our friend Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation day. We would like to thank the Dipika Timilsina, Myia late the new members for receiv- tival of colors and is celebrated of the week. We would like to President. The day truly re- gentlemen of the Southeastern Knighten, Keturah Green, Jessica ing their big brothers, who will to rejoice the onset of spring and thank all of you for your positive minded us of the great ideals Football team and Theta Chi Tabony, Ciara Reed, Jacy Car- be their mentors throughout the the victory of good over evil. contributions to our organization that we as members of Alpha for their participation. Alpha penter and Dynnishea Jones for semester. The chapter is looking Paints, water-balloons and drinks and the school as a whole. We Omicron Pi stand for - our val- Sigma Tau congratulates our their hard work and dedication to forward in strengthening its rela- will be provided for free on the would also like to invite every- ues and our philanthropy. Please past Members of the Week, their school, organizations and tionship with other organizations spot. So just join and have fun. It one to participate in our Spike-It join us in supporting our inter- "Krisivia" (roommates: Kristy community. These are a few of on campus and is having a mixer will take place on Friday, March For Charity volleyball tourna- national philanthropy through Meyer and Olivia Stauffer) and the multi-diverse women we with Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha 9 at 1p.m. in front of Pennington ment on April 1 at St. Thomas our Strike Out Arthritis bowling Polished AST, Kelley Murphy. have on campus who have posi- Sigma Tau and Delta Tau Delta, Student Activity Center. Aquinas High School. See any tournament March 31st! Contact This week's Member of the member of Theta Phi Alpha for [email protected] for Week is Kristy Meyer and our more information and to find out more information. Polished AST, Katelynn Tul- how to sign up! Kappa Delta Pi los. We are lucky to have such ΣΣΣ great girls in the Phi Chapter. The Zeta Kappa chapter of We wish everyone the best of The ladies of Sigma Sigma Kappa Delta Pi is bringing a luck on Midterms! Sigma would like to welcome bookstore to campus and wants everyone back to school after the to invite everyone to our first ∆Τ∆ Mardi Gras break. We are book fair. Cavalier House These past few weeks for thrilled with our seven new from Baton Rouge is bringing a Delta Tau Delta have been es- members of Sigma Sigma Sigma large selection of books to help pecially rewarding. After this spring. We are also pleased get you ready for some Spring Mardi Gras, we travelled to to announce our last week’s Break relaxing . The Knoxville for our annual member of the week, Meagan book fair will be on March 6 – 8, Southern Division Conference. Fazzio, and new member of the from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. located in During the conference, we re- week, Rachel Ford. Our mem- the KIVA (TEC or Cate Teacher ceived several awards, includ- bers had a wonderful time with Education Center) on the second ing the Hugh Shields Award our fathers this past weekend at floor. If you need a particular for Chapter Excellence, which our annual Father Daughter Day. book and would like us to re- is given to the top ten chapters Sigma Sigma Sigma is so excited quest a book for you, please con- in the fraternity. We would about our annual Kickin' for a tact us at [email protected]. Send like to extend our thanks to all Cure kickball tournament this us any questions and please do who helped decorate our parlor Sunday, March 11, to benefit the not hesitate to contact us. The and bake snacks for our home- Susan G. Komen for the Cure proceeds will go to help with the coming from conference. Foundation. continual support of Blessings In Since returning, we have had a a Back Pack. Blessings in a Back successful recruitment dinner IFC Pack is a program where we pro- and extended bids to several The Gentlemen of IFC hope vide local elementary students deserving gentlemen. These everyone had a safe and enter- with a back pack full of food and men were officially pinned as taining Mardi Gras break. As the books for the weekend. Without pledges of Delta Tau Delta on semester continues, Greek Life our help, these students would Sunday evening. We look for- is prepping for Greek Week, not have anything to eat over the ward to a semester of growth which allows all Greek organi- weekend. We need your help to from these men and hope to zations to show support to their help them! soon call each of them broth- fraternities, sororities and South- ers. We would also like to eastern. The members of IFC are Visual Arts Society thank Phi Mu for their partici- proud to announce the winners The Visual Arts Society pation in our social this past of letter day, Kappa Alpha would like to thank those who at- Thursday. We had a great time Order, with 89 percent of their tended the closing reception of and look forward to the good members wearing their letters. the VAS Art Show in the Hyde times to come. T HE L ION’ S R OAR O PINIONS P AGE 3 M ARCH 6, 2012

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Steven Schacki John Bertrand Benjamin Gabriel Lakyn Domiano Kenny Long Amber Navo Freshman Freshman Junior Freshman Senior Freshman Music Performance Undecided Engineering Technology English Industrial Technology Visual Arts “Parking is a bit of a mess “They should improve every “I think we could use more “The bathrooms are nasty, “I feel that there’s a lack of “In the art building the over in upper class. It would bathroom in the schools because picnic tables to be available to and it’s really a health issue. parking spaces. I figure with bathrooms are covered with take a lot of work, but they re- there’s an excessive amount of sit at and eat lunch during the There needs to be more main- more parking lots around cam- charcoal and there’s paint ally need to redesign the whole graffiti and offensive language day.” tenance.” pus for the upper classmen it everywhere. It’s a really bad parking area.” written on the stalls.” would be a big help.” health issue.” Take an active role in improving your campus The time has come again for ganization, but what you may the SGA. When you forget about enact these changes is with the portant that students listen to campus in a positive way. The the students of Southeastern to not realize is that the representa- a test and you need a last minute support of the students they rep- their platform and ask them more SGA does, the more stu- elect representatives to the Stu- tives elected to SGA are the stu- Scantron, thank the representa- resent. questions during this campaign dents will be motivated to vote. dent Government Association dents’ direct connection to the tives in SGA for passing that This is why it is so important season. In the end, the relationship (SGA). Walking to and from administration of this university. piece of legislation. for you, the student and the The whole point of cam- between SGA and the student is class, you may have begun to These representatives speak on Additionally, it is so easy to voter, to be proactive and vote paigning is for candidates to one that is always developing, notice the candidates’ campaign- behalf of the students in impor- complain about problems on for the person you feel best rep- build a relationship with the vot- but both sides have a responsi- ing and you would do well to tant faculty meetings and ex- campus and another thing en- resents your interests. Not doing ers, and it is the voter’s respon- bility to each other. SGA works pay attention to what each can- press the concerns of their tirely to try and do something so leaves you unrepresented. sibility to be open to hearing year round to fulfill their re- didate has to say. While these constituents. about it. These candidates and Listen to what these candidates what these people have to say. sponsibility to the student, and elections may not seem impor- If you have a complaint or a current members of the SGA are have to say, and try to under- This is the only way the voter it is time for the student to re- tant to some, it is imperative that suggestion about how to make working to make Southeastern a stand their platform. Vote for the can hold the candidates respon- turn the favor. The candidates students take the time to get in- campus better, the easiest way to better campus and stronger com- person that you think will make sible for what they do while in have an opportunity to make volved and have their voices see your complaint addressed is munity. the biggest impact. office. changes, but they can only do so heard. through the SGA. Many of the It’s obvious that changes Even though there is only one Furthermore, SGA should with your help. Go to the de- It may seem easy to write off services offered and changes should be made, but the only candidate running for president continue its work to create and bate. Listen to the candidates. SGA as just another student or- made on campus are the result of way the SGA can continue to and chief justice, it is still im- pass legislation that effects the Get online and vote. A heavyweight bout, boxing’s relevance compared to the UFC Bringing academic freedom and serious media attention. Boxing, in a sense, is like university governance into question theater. It has it's characters, some more interesting than others. The first part of the play builds you Dear Editor, and the ULS system and its policies, and on issues up, much like the weigh in and the press confer- of public interest. ence. Then comes the climax, or the fight itself in President John Crain continues to dictate that In the case of academic matters, good teaching boxing terms. That doesn't happen on the same faculty member’s specific job-related duties, re- requires developing critical ability in one’s students grand scale for UFC. Instead, you may have sev- sponsibilities and assignments are subject to mod- and an understanding of the methods for resolving eral fights on the same night, with one premier ification and are determined by the administration. disputes within the discipline. In the case of insti- fight, much like professional wrestling. He believes this to mean anything that the faculty tutional matters, grounds for thinking a university Let’s remember Muhammad Ali. Not only was member has been hired to do (i.e., teach, research or board policy desirable or undesirable must be he the greatest fighter of all time, but possibly the and serve). In so doing, President Crain continues heard and assessed if the community is to have con- greatest trash talker in the history of sports. He to cast a pall of orthodoxy over the faculty at SLU, fidence that its policies are appropriate. In the case brought boxing into the spotlight not only with his claiming unilateral control over their duties and, at of public interest generally, the faculty members actions, but with his words as well. the same time, those academic freedom rights re- must be free to exercise the rights accorded to all Of course, the one fight that has caught the eye ciprocal with those duties. citizens. of the media isn't even scheduled to happen. That's BY RYNE BERTHELOT While many are familiar with the phrase "acad- While it is sometimes difficult to stand up to op- right, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao emic freedom," few are versed in the true meaning pressive administrations like Dr. Crain’s, it is im- Staff Reporter is the best fight boxing can offer, and the odds of and applications. Dr. Randy Moffett, president of portant that faculty exercise academic freedom I remember the first fight I ever watched on tel- that happening are getting smaller by the day. the University of Louisiana System and former rights to participate in university and system-wide evision. It was 2003, and, as an 11-year-old, I did- To say boxing is dying is overkill. In America, president of SLU, confirmed that faculty members governance. Faculty members must be willing to n't know what to expect. At the time, I had only it would be more accurate to say that it has taken indeed have the academic freedom to participate in participate in the decision-making processes over heard of one of the fighters, Lennox Lewis. The a back seat to UFC. Boxing in America still has university governance as defined by the various which a sound governance system gives them au- other, a Ukranian guy named Vitali Klitschko, was its bright spots, including heavyweights Eddie processes. Those processes include faculty senate, thority. As the AAUP Statement on Professional an unknown to me, but apparently garnered Chambers and Michael Grant, super middleweight university councils and committees. Ethics states, faculty members must accept their enough attention for the fight to be sold on pay- fighter Andre Ward and Mayweather, who cur- Like Dr. Moffett, the American Association of share of faculty responsibilities for the governance per-view. I remember the controversy surrounding rently fights in the super welterweight division. Universities of Professors (AAUP) also recognizes of their university and board. If they do not, au- the fight; Klitschko's doctor called the fight before But the majority of top boxers right now come the academic freedom of faculty to participate in thority will drift away from them, since someone the start of the seventh round due to a cut over his from overseas, with names like the Filipino born institutional governance. The AAUP endorses the must exercise it, and if members of the faculty do eye, even though Klitschko was leading on the Pacquaio, Argentine middleweight contender Ser- principle that a sound system of institutional gov- not, others will. scorecard. gio Gabriel Martinez, and heavyweight Ukrain- ernance is a necessary condition for the protection Submitted as a citizen and not on behalf of Fast forward to present day. Lewis is now 46, ian fighter and Klitschko's younger brother, of faculty rights and thereby the most productive Southeastern Louisiana University. ended his career with a 41-2-1 record, and is con- Wladimir. exercise of essential faculty freedoms. The AAUP sidered one of the greatest fighters of all time. Kl- Aside from the current roster of boxers to endorses academic freedom of faculty members itschko is 40 and still holds the current WBC choose from, many believe that boxing faces dif- that includes the freedom to express their views on Heavyweight championship belt. ferent obstacles than UFC, chiefly due to their academic matters in the classroom and in the con- That fight seemed to be an indicator of the last use of alternative media outlets such as ESPN, Steven Rushing, duct of research, on matters having to do with SLU of a dying breed. Unfortunately, the Ultimate HBO and Showtime. Boxing promoter Lou Di- Associate Professor Fighting Championship (UFC) has come into Bella engaged in a heated discussion on the mat- dominance for the younger generation of America. ter with UFC commentator Joe Rogan during an Unlike the UFC, which utilizes the hands, feet and ESPN interview. just about every other body part that can be used to “If we ever advertise boxing on ESPN or HBO harm a person, boxing uses only the fighters hands or any place else with blood splats, like you do and requires more precision and technique than the on your Spike T.V. show, that state athletics com- UFC. missions would jump all over us,” said DiBella. I've tried on several different occasions to “It's a different form of entertainment.” Like us on Facebook for continued news coverage right in your news feed. We wel- watch one of these fights, but get tired and frus- While people from my generation pay atten- come your comments and questions about stories or events. You may use Facebook to trated by the lack of technique and strategy. tion to the sheer violence of and UFC, they seem contact The Lion’s Roar with Organizational News, Letters to the Editor and Requests It's hard to believe this has replaced boxing. Or to forget the extreme discipline, strategy and for Coverage. Each of these forms can be found directly below our profile picture on our has it? For the last five or so years, no one's really focus it takes to fight in the boxing ring. Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lionsroarnews. We also periodically post pic- heard anything from the sport. But mind you, it's Next time you come across a boxing match on tures from events so be sure to check out our photos and tag yourself! still very much alive. Boxing goes much deeper television, give it a chance. You never know; you than the fight. 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Lind www.selu.edu/lionsroar P AGE 4 M ARCH 6, 2012 A RTS & ENTERTAINMENT T HE L ION’ S R OAR Upcoming events in the week of March 6-12 Art talk on ‘Magic Flute’ Women artists comes to Pottle ‘Death of the artistic author’ as a “I felt like doing this particular performers have been working BY SARA PATRICK BY ALLISON CRADY progression of ideas following the opera because we had the students with stage director Victoria Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Abstract Expressionists' success who could sing the roles,” said Ef- Crutchfield, who was brought in Dr. Irene Nero, who teaches after World War II.” Pottle Music Building Audito- fler. “We’re attracting more stu- from New York specifically to help nineteenth century, modern and Nero teaches a history of rium will resonate with Mozart’s dents with more talent than we with this production. Crutchfield contemporary art history women artists course in which she last written opera as Southeastern ever had in the past.” graduated magna cum laude from classes at Southeastern, is to discusses women’s struggle dur- Louisiana University Opera/Music In “The Magic Flute,” young Harvard University in May 2010 present a lecture about female ing the 1960s and 70s for name Theatre Workshop presents “The Prince Tamino must learn to tell with a Bachelors degree in Litera- artists who refused to be anony- recognition in what was then a Magic Flute.” good from evil with the help of his ture and is currently working as a mous and demanded to be rec- male dominated discipline. The opera will be held March bird-brained sidekick Papageno stage director at Boston Metro Dr. Irene Nero ognized in artistic dialogue half “I hope they will see how 7-10 starting at 7:30 p.m., lasting before he can rescue the lovely Opera. a century ago. The lecture will hard women artists had to strug- cusses in one of her classes is approximately two hours with a Pamina and restore light to the “Our stage director, Victoria take place on Wednesday, gle, even in the 1960s, to be rec- minimal art, which embraces fifteen minute intermission. South- world. Crutchfield from New York, has March 7 at 5 p.m. at the Ham- ognized in the art world,” said the idea of artists focusing on eastern students will be admitted This production combines ele- been a great pleasure and a joy to mond Regional Arts Center. Nero about her hopes for those objects and then reducing them free of charge with a university ID, ments of magic, adventure, com- work with,” said Jarred Frey, soph- “The lecture is about the attending the lecture. “It is dif- to the bare minimum. while General admission tickets edy, drama as well as an eminent omore vocal performance major. women artists in America in the ferent today, and these women “When the artist chooses to say will be available at the door and conflict between light and dark. “She brings a unique concept of 1960s to early 70s who were fi- were trail-blazers.” the idea is the art and not the ob- are $15 for adults and $12 for sen- Effler puts on a musical pro- staging to the table and has really nally being recognized at the time Nero has been researching ject, therefore the object is not iors, Southeastern faculty and staff duction every semester, generally helped me grow in my ability as an the male artists were embracing this subject since she began signed, then we have the death of and non-Southeastern students. a Broadway musical in the fall and actor and performer.” the idea, based on literary theory studying contemporary art his- the author,” said Nero. “The production of one of an opera in the spring. According The set will display dream-like of Roland Barthes, that said art tory over 16 years ago. Nero hopes that a variety of Mozart’s greatest operas is a testa- to Effler, this production’s progress elements for a modern day twist on needs no known creator, and it is “I always start with a published faculty, staff and students will ment to how far our program has is going smoother than past pro- the famous opera. Reality will be still art,” said Dr. Irene Nero. document, an article or book, and come to the lecture to learn more progressed,” said Dr. Kenneth ductions. distorted as various props will be “The women were tired of having then continue until many of my about female artists and their Boulton, interim head, department “I’m very pleased. At this point, oversized and shown through been marginalized throughout questions are answered,” said struggle to be recognized. of fine and performing arts. “It re- a week before we open the show, slanted perspectives. Costumes history, so they wanted name Nero of her research. “I always “Today, if a woman artist was flects the abundance of student tal- I’m very exhausted, but I’m feel- will be designed with crazy colors, recognition. The women were in- have more questions because I am being anonymous, it would be a ent we continue to recruit and ing confident that the kids are unnatural wigs and wacky shapes, spired by issues of social change curious. Since I teach this every very different concept than in the develop.” going to do a really good job,” said that will create a dreamlike illusion. in the air: hippie counter culture, semester, I am always researching 1960s and 1970s when they Chuck Effler, director of the Effler. “They’re very dedicated, “This is one of the biggest and Vietnam protests and civil rights. for new, relevant documents.” were mainly rejected in the art Opera/Music Theatre Workshop, and they work very hard.” most anticipated events on campus The male artists were touting One topic that Nero dis- world,” said Nero. will be conducting the opera. For the past couple weeks the this year,” said Boulton. Local theatre enthusiasts to perform 24-hour festival HAMMOND - In celebration theatrical production offered by the five-day festival was the Williams’ original work. Ac- Once the playwrights have Vonnie Borden box office lo- of the 26th annual Tennessee our chapter of Alpha Psi kick-off event where seven 10- cording to Winter, one scene completed their scripts, the di- cated in D Vickers Hall. The Williams festival, local Ham- Omega in nearly four years,” minute plays based on the seven from the play will be completely rectors and actors will be as- box office will also sell tickets mond community members and said Winter, who serves as deadly sins were written, de- choreographed by Southeastern signed to their scenes and at 7 p.m. prior to the show. For Southeastern Louisiana Univer- APO’s faculty advisor. signed and directed in a day. student Crystal Schayot. rehearse until performance more information, or to make sity students will be provided a “This event will be an The 24-hour format allows “We chose to have a chore- time. After one day of re- advance reservations, call 985- chance for hands-on theatre ex- evening of entertainment students and community mem- ographer interpret one of the hearsal, each scene will be per- 549-2115. Admission for the perience. through a unique flow of the- bers to take part in a fully scenes from Menagerie be- formed in sequence before an festival is $7 for adults and $5 Under the artistic direction of atrical storytelling,” said staged play within the length of cause our plan is to combine as audience. for students with their campus Southeastern assistant professor McLellan. “It will stretch the one entire day. More than 25 many of the arts as possible in Tickets for “7 Shards of ID. James Winter, and artistic direc- boundaries of plastic theatre in theatre professionals and en- our re-imagining of the play,” Glass” go on sale March 19-22 -Courtesy of Alpha Psi tor of the Louisiana Center for seven directions, while giving thusiasts will be involved in the said Winter. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Omega Theatrical Arts Taylor McLel- the audience a truly original festival, including current lan, a 24-hour theatre festival performance inspired by one of Southeastern students and will be performed inspired by Williams’ most iconic works. alumni. Participants enter into the “The Glass Menagerie,” an This is not a production of the festival by selecting a role autobiographical memory play ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ but as director, playwright, de- written by Williams. rather seven individual pieces, signer or actor. The festival, “7 Shards of shards of glass that build on “I think the audience has an Glass,” will take place in Ham- top of each other, displaying opportunity to witness a pretty mond on March 24 in the Von- what happens when you take wild experiment here,” said nie Borden theatre, located on this beautiful prism of a script, Winter. “Taking a piece of clas- Southeastern’s campus. The fes- look at all of its angles and re- sic literature and having 30- tival will begin at 8 p.m., with fractions, and then let your something artists re-invent it in the house opening at 7:30 p.m. imagination run wild.” less than 24 hours is, well, am- “7 Shards of Glass” is spon- According to Winter, the idea bitious to say the least.” sored by the campus theatre for the festival was partially in- The night before the festival, honor society Alpha Psi Omega spired by the success of the first each of the playwrights will be (APO), with Winter and McLel- Hammond Horror Festival, assigned one of the seven scenes lan serving as festival creators which was a collaboration of from “The Glass Menagerie,” and artistic directors. local talent and venues held last and will reinterpret each scene “This will be the biggest October. Among the events for while still staying true to

FCS FASHION beautiful clothes, then you’re going leagues are always observant of continued from pg. 2 to go to the workplace and feel your quality of work and how happy about being there.” you communicate. But if you not be shy in front of people. According to Summers, the do not look the part, others “I feel that fashion says a lot proceeds from this year’s event will question your professionalism.” about who you are,” said Avery be put toward a scholarship fund For more information on the Hinyard, a fashion merchandising for local students. fashion show or the “Women Mean senior and one of the fashion direc- Fashion is definitely a part of Business” conference call the tors for the show. “If you wake up being a professional,” said Small Business Development Cen- in the morning and you feel good Summers. “In the working ter at 985-549-3831 or about yourself and you put on world, your peers and col- [email protected]. T HE L ION’ S R OAR A RTS & ENTERTAINMENT P AGE 5 M ARCH 6, 2012 Upcoming events in the week of March 6-12 Hullabahoos Hypnotist to coming to Columbia return to campus HULLABAHOOS is coming back,” said Taylor come up on stage and be the BY ABBIE CORKERN Krulisky, junior art education stars, the more merry the show continued from pg. 1 Staff Reporter major. “He was great last year is!” from a variety of genres such Get ready to be hypnotized and I plan on attending this “I have seen him four times, as pop, soft rock, hip-hop, as Sailesh makes his reappear- year also.” and he does the same activity, R&B and other contemporary ance on campus March 12 and At the main event on the but there is always different styles. 13. night of March 12, students and people so you always get dif- “It’s really great to be in a Two shows will take place viewers will receive free entry. ferent reactions,” said Acharya. group that can sing so many on campus throughout Sailesh’s CAB will provide refresh- Last year, Sailesh only per- different genres and have fun time here. The main show will ments, but they will be limited formed the one show at night, while doing it,” said Williams. take place on Monday, March in quantity. but this time he is adding the “One of my favorite things 12 in the University Center at 8 “The basis is that people empowerment and motivation about being in the Hullabahoos p.m. On Tuesday, March 13, an come up on stage and they get show to his lineup. is we could do some Adele empowerment and motivation hypnotized, but as for what he “Here, Sailesh will go over song and then turn around and show will be held in the Stu- has them do and things like that things such as focus, stress re- do a song from Jason Derulo.” dent Union Ballroom at 10 a.m. evolves constantly,” said Todd lief and things of that nature,” Their unusual name came McElroy, director of CAB. “We said McElroy. “He is legit at COURTESY OF THE HULLABAHOOS Sailesh made his debut at about as a result of the founder The Hullabahoos pose with actress and director Elizabeth Banks while Southeastern last year with are hoping for 500 to 1,000 what he does!” Halsted Sullivan’s desire to be working on the production of the film “Pitch Perfect” in Baton Rouge. overall success, according to people to possibly attend. The The event is sponsored different from the traditional The group will perform in Hammond’s Columbia Theatre on Friday, Southeastern’s Campus Activi- reason we are having it at the through CAB, whose mission is university a cappella group. March 9 at 7:30 p.m. ties Board (CAB) and students. University Center is to accom- to offer students a variety of en- According to Williams, the “We went to the Association modate more people who want tertainment as a break from name was derived as a mixture Sullivan decided to have the en- hope everyone comes out to for the Promotion of Campus to be there.” their hectic school routine. of the group’s nicknames, tire group wear robes. Each robe hear them.” Activities (APAC) conference Volunteers will be randomly Look to CAB for numerous “whos” and “” with is made locally and entirely For more information regard- to see these people and we saw chosen from the audience. De- events coming up in March “hullabaloo”, which refers to a unique in color and pattern. ing the upcoming performance, him there, and everyone was pending on how big the crowd such as karaoke, funny t-shirts, wild noise or loud sound. “The quality of the group is visit www.columbiatheatre.org, talking about him so we de- is, Sailesh might choose from laser tag, a visiting comedian Having further desire to be quite high, and they do some or call Columbia Theatre box cided to bring him here,” said 15 to 20 willing participants. and more. separate from the traditional really interesting arrangements office at 985-543-4371. If you Ashish Acharya, junior ac- According to his website, For more information on bow tie and blazer wearing a of music,” said Blackwood. are interested in the Hullaba- counting major and CAB stu- www.sailesh.ca, Sailesh states, CAB and the events that they cappella groups, as well as to “We’re also giving students a hoos, visit their Facebook page dent worker. “Strength lies in numbers, the sponsor, visit The Campus Ac- create some type of trademark, 50 percent off discount, so we “Hullabahoos.” “I am excited to see that he more volunteers that choose to tivities Board Facebook page. Plans in place for Chefs Evening 2012

BY JASMINE TATE guests will proceed to the PSAC for Chefs has been used for financial assistance, Evening where 40 restaurants and vendors technology, faculty, staff and student re- Staff Reporter will be set up to serve food and beverages cruitment. The Southeastern Foundation invites all from 5 to 8 p.m. Last year the fundraiser raised over university friends and alumni to its 28th “People sit around talk, eat, dance and $75,000, the highest amount raised since its Annual Chefs Evening fundraiser. Several have a good time,” said Jacki Bellairs, start 28 years ago. This year’s event is ex- restaurants and bakeries will be participat- Southeastern Foundation annual giving pected to raise even more due to the addi- ing including Buddies Bar and Grill, Yum coordinator. tion of numerous activities including a live Yum Bakery, Jacmel Inn, Eddies Frozen The patron table is the most exclusive auction, patron tables and community vol- Custard, Chookies Seafood and Oysters ticket available for $1,000 and includes 6 unteer committees. Unlike previous years, and University Donuts. It will be held on tickets to the Presidents Toast, 6 tickets discounted tickets are offered to members Sunday, April 1 in the Pennington Student and a reserved table to Chefs Evening, 6 of the Southeastern faculty and staff. Activity Center (PSAC). There will be a wine glasses, 2 bottles of wine, inclusion The foundation includes a volunteer large variety of food offered from king in program, VIP entrance prior to the staff who went out in the community to cake and donuts to grilled seafood and event, valet parking, personal wait staff sell tickets and promote the event. hand-made ravioli. and entrance to the wine tasting area. “Students are an important part of the The event will be business casual. Individual tickets to Chefs Evening event,” added Bellairs. “It would not be Ticket prices vary from $75- $1,000 and only start at $75 and include a single successful without their help. We are very can be purchased online through March ticket. However, there are individual tick- fortunate to have them as volunteers.” 27. There are only 250 tickets available for ets offered that include access to the Pres- For more information and to purchase the President’s Toast; however Chef’s ident’s Toast, Chefs Evening and tickets visit the website at evening tickets will be available at the participation in the wine-tasting events for www.selu.edu/alumni. The foundation door. an additional fee. welcomes questions via email at chefsev- Chef Phil O'Donnell, Southeastern The proceeds from the fundraiser are [email protected]. Southeastern Foundation alumni and Chef of Phil’s Market, will divided and donated to the five colleges of representatives are also available Monday serve paired wine and appetizers at the Southeastern. The money raised will then through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 5 COURTESY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION pre-event, the President’s Toast, from 3:30 be used by these colleges to benefit the p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 Aramark chef Joseph Bruno serves scallops at the 2011 Chefs Evening. to 4:30 p.m. Following the pre-event toast, university and its students. In the past, it p.m. at 985-549-3770 or 866-474-4438.

ROCK N’ ROAR camps for the children. track record of providing a day of ing in nursing. “We chose to continued from pg. 1 Before and after students take family fun for both Literary Rally show this to 16 to 18 year olds, their exams, they will be able to visitors and the community. but we will also be talking to kids that have been pre-selected, will explore the display booths set up Among the booths that will be who are younger.” also occur during the Rock n’ in the student union. The topics present is the booth of the senior Camp applications can be found Roar. will range from financial informa- nursing students that is made to ed- online at www.selu.edu/alumni or Rock n’ Roar also showcases tion to career booths. There will ucate teens on the many conse- can be picked up from the Alumni Southeastern’s many organizations also be a wide variety of food quences of underage drinking. Center located at 500 W. Univer- and offers a multitude of family- booths set up by the many South- “My group chose to do our sity Ave for anyone that would like friendly games and activities such eastern organizations. booth on something that is going to enroll their children. For more as face painting and dunk tanks This year’s event is modeled on in the community,” said information on Rock n’ Roar or its along with art, and dance after its predecessor’s successful Miriam William, a senior major- events, you can call 985-549-5067. P AGE 6 M ARCH 6, 2012 S PORTS T HE L ION’ S R OAR

_ Athlete of the Week Lions ends Brian Young season with strong wins

Senior quarterback Brian Young worked his way in to the record books in 2010, placing seventh in school history with 178.3 yards of total offense per game and eighth with a 52.4 completion percentage. The St. Charles Parish native sat down with the Lion’s Roar after the first spring practice on Monday. The Lion’s Roar: Why South- eastern? Young: “I felt at home when- ever I came on my visit a long time ago. They made me feel like part of the family even 2012 Lions football though I wasn’t here yet.” TLR: What’s your best mem- schedule released ory from Southeastern? The Lions and new head coach The next week the Lions open Young: “Probably winning the Ron Roberts open the 2012 cam- up Southland Conference competi- River Bell Classic last year. We paign with stiff competition on the tion where they finished 1-6 a sea- haven’t had that thing back road versus SEC newcomer Mis- son ago. SLC play will begin with home for a while.” souri. This will mark the first ever consecutive games versus Mc- TLR: You lost Simmie Yarbor- meeting between the two schools Neese State and at Lamar, games ough, Kory Theodore and and Southeastern’s fifth match up which both resulted in Lion losses Brandon Collins. How do you versus a SEC school. last season. feel about the receiving corps The Lions then return home for Oct. 6 will mark the Lions final this year? their first game in what will be a non-conference match of the sea- Young: “There are some young newly renovated Strawberry Sta- son as they head east to Birming- guys that have to step up and dium to host South Dakota State, ham, Ala. to face conference USA play. We have a lot of confi- member of the Missouri Valley opponent UAB, the first meeting be- dence in those guys, and Football Conference. tween the two schools. they’re really picking up the On Sept. 13 Southeastern will Southeastern will finish the re- plays well.” head to Martin, Tenn., playing their mainder of the season in the SLC TLR: Who’s going to be the second game in five days as they with consecutive home games ver- go-to guy this year? face UT-Martin on Thursday night. sus in-state foe Northwestern State Young: “We have to feel that This will be a rematch from the 2010 and Homecoming on Oct. 27 versus out this spring. All of those season where the Lions defeated Central Arkansas. guys have the ability to make the Skyhawks 24-10 at Strawberry The Lions then play two of their big plays.” Stadium. last three games on the road as TLR: What do you want to do The game will also be a they close out the season in the An- after college? Young: “I’d like to be a teacher SARA PATRICK homecoming for Roberts, who nual River Bell Classic on Nov. 15 played two seasons for UT-Mar- at Nicholls State, looking to keep and coach at the high school Senior center Elgin Bailey goes up for a basket against McNeese State. Bailey played his final home level. Teach social studies and game with the Lions Wednesday, helping Southeastern to a 64-57 victory against the Cowboys. tin and is a 1988 graduate of the the River Bell in Hammond for an- University. other year. coach football and baseball.” Bailey and Patterson celebrate Senior Day in victory

BY BRYAN PERISSUTTI game against Nicholls. for next season with the emer- Opinions Editor “We’re a little sore. We’re gence of Johnson and the return hurting,” said Yarbrough. “I of Brandon Fortenberry. The Lions (12-17, 5-11) think I was able to convince “The reflection on the year ended their season last week them that this week was about is that with Brandon Forten- with two impressive wins over us.” berry we were 5 and 3, without the McNeese State Cowboys That message proved to be him we’re 6 and 11. He was a (10-6, 15-14) and the Nicholls true as the Lions ended their big piece of the puzzle. The State Colonels (10-19, 6-10). season with a 68-58 win over day before he and Elgin are The two games marked the last Nicholls. The game saw the supposed to be in a game to- as Lions for seniors Elgin Bai- Lions’ Todd Nelson score a sea- gether, he gets hurt, and they ley and DeShawn Patterson. son-high 19 points and Johnson never play together,” The team played their last secure his eighth double-double Yarbrough said, looking back home game in the University of the season with 14 points on the season. “We really had a Center on Wednesday, Feb. 28 and 12 rebounds. crisis of confidence. We knew at 7 p.m. against McNeese and In their last appearances as we were in the fight of our their last game of the season at Lions, Patterson ended the lives, and the guys kept bring- Nicholls on Saturday, March 3 game with a team high six as- ing it every day. The group has at 3:30 p.m. sists while Bailey scored 12 never said die. I like what Against McNeese, the Lions points. we’re doing in recruiting. I were down after an opening For Yarbrough, the late sea- think we have a chance to to- basket by Cowboys forward son wins end a year that did not tally turn this season around. Patrick Richard, but quickly go as planned, but gives hope I’m optimistic.” took the lead after Lions guard Todd Nelson scored on a three point shot. The Lions took command of the game towards the end of the first half with an 11 point lead over the visiting Cowboys. The team went into the locker room leading 32-23. After the half, the Lions continued their dominance and maintained the lead during the entire second period. Lions for- ward Roosevelt Johnson put on a strong performance, scoring a team high 24 points during the game. “The points were just com- ing today. I had to slow down, create and finish,” said Johnson about his performance on Wednesday. McNeese started to rally late in the second period, cutting the lead down to five with only nine seconds remaining in the game. With the clock ticking away, the Cowboys pressed the attack, but any hope of a come- back was thwarted when Lions senior guard Patterson stole the ball with four seconds remain- ing, ending the game 64-57. After the game against Mc- Neese, head coach Jim Yarbrough explained his team’s mindset going into Saturday’s T HE L ION’ S R OAR S PORTS P AGE 7 M ARCH 6, 2012 Rough weekend leads Lady Lions to 0-2 in early conference competition against Sam Houston State LADY LIONS TENNIS continued from pg. 1

Saturday’s game ranked No. 60 in the country taking the 7-0 win over the Lady Lions. In the most heated doubles match, Lady Lion sopho- more Laura Verges and freshman Adriana Castillo faced SFA’s An- tonia Kolovou and Malena Gordo in a 8-6 set before sweeping the other two sets 8-2. “Stephen F. Austin has one of the most talented Southland teams since I've been here, and we played tough with them at several spots,” said head coach Jason Hayes. In the singles match, senior Au- drey Chelini battled SFA’s Elena Kordoliami in the first match los- ing 6 -7 (4-7), 7-6 (8-6), 10-7 as SFA went on to win the other five singles matches in straight sets. Sunday, the Lady Lions were looking to earn their first win in conference play but fell at the hands of the SHSU Lady Bearkats 6-1. The Lady Lions opened the contest winless in doubles play, but Verges was the one bright spot in singles defeating Sheridan Cur- rie 6-1, 6-7 (5-7), 10-5 as the Lady Lions avoid a second consecutive shutout in as many days. After the match on Sunday, Hayes graciously congratulated his victorious opponent. PHOTOS BY JOSHUA MAY “Sam Houston State deserves a lot of credit. They were the better (Left) Junior Isabela Brito aims to send the ball back across the court in a doubles match during Sunday’s tennis match against Sam Houston. (Right) Sophomore team today,” said Hayes. Laura Verges serves during a match. Verges earned the Lady Lions lone match win, a three set victory in a singles competition versus Sam Houston State’s Sheridan Currie. Roberts and Lions Six runs during third inning lifts begin spring drills Lady Jaguars past the Lady Lions HAMMOND – Southeastern “Our guys had an excellent Louisiana University head foot- February, and our guys have BY RYNE BERTHELOT ior pitcher Vicki Honeycutt came ball coach Ron Roberts will get bought in and worked their tails off Staff Reporter on in relief to stop the bleeding, his first official look at his new in the weight room and we want to but on a ground ball back to the team on Monday when the Lions see that carry over to the football The Lady Lions (2-14) could pitcher, threw the ball wide of first officially open spring practice at field,” Roberts said. “A big part [of not manage to hold an early lead base, allowing all four runners to the Southeastern Football Prac- spring practice] early on is to teach Wednesday against the Southern score, giving the Lady Jaguars a 7- tice Fields. our scheme and make sure they Lady Jaguars (3-6), dropping the 4 lead. Southeastern, which opens its know what to do. The first week is contest 12-4. “[Browne] was struggling on season on Sept. 1 at SEC new- going to be a lot of teaching and The Lady Lions broke the si- the mound, had a couple of wild comer Missouri, will hold the the second and third week is going lence early when a base hit by jun- pitches, and we were afraid she first of 15 practices during the to be a lot of competition and eval- ior outfielder Kelsey Nichols was going to give up a pass ball,” spring session with a 3:15 p.m. uation. I'm excited to finally get drove in junior infielder Katie said head coach Pete Langlois. workout in shorts and helmets. them on the field and get a chance Doyle. With the bases still loaded, “Vicki [Honeycutt] had done such Southeastern will wrap up spring to work with them.” Lady Jaguars pitcher Gabrielle a good job in relief, we thought drills on March 31 with a spring Roberts, who added five play- McDaniel hit senior catcher Trish she could go out and get a couple game. All practices are open to ers to the roster during the mid- Bliss, scoring junior first baseman fly balls. Of course, had it worked the public. team signing period, said all spots Ariell Van Hook. it would have been the right deci- Roberts, who was named the on the depth chart are up for grabs The Lady Jaguars scored their sion, but it didn't work, so it was Lions' 15th head coach in De- as the Lions will see new schemes first run of the game in the top of the wrong decision. ” cember, inherits a team that re- on both sides of the football. the second. In the bottom half of The Lady Lions tacked on one turns 53 letterwinners (28 “Right now, it's about every- the second, junior outfielder more run in the bottom of the offense, 28 defense, 5 specialists) body,” Roberts said. “[The sys- Michelle Duhe reached on a third, but Honeycutt gave up five and 17 starters (6 offense, 9 de- tem’s] all new to everybody and fielder's choice, then stole second, runs, including a three run home fense, 2 specialists) and enters its it's going to be a big learning and advanced to third on a wild run, to set the final score at 12-4. 10th season since reinstating the curve and trying to find out what pitch. Sophomore second base- The Lady Lions are on a six program in 2003. Southeastern each guy can do and how they man Megan McCollum hit a sac- game losing streak, but have looks to build off the momentum can contribute to this football rifice fly to right field, scoring played 16 games since Feb. 11. set from a strong off-season team.” Duhe and putting the Lady Lions “You run out and play your weight program while Roberts For information on season up 3-1. tournament games, tune up and his staff look to install their tickets, contact the Southeastern The top of the third marked the games, Wednesday night games system that led to four Gulf Athletic Ticket Office at (985)- end for sophomore pitcher Jessie and we would be good to go,” said South Conference champi- 549-5466. Browne, after surrendering two Langlois. “But we haven't been onships in a five-year span at runs and leaving the bases loaded real taxed. We haven't had a lot of Delta State. -Courtesy of Media Relations while failing to retire a batter. Sen- real tough, tough match ups.” Langlois predicts that things will turn around with a little bit of luck. “We just need a lucky break,” said Langlois. “We have to have someone hit a home run, a grand RYNE BERTHELOT slam, a triple, something that gets Sophomore Jessie Browne launches a pitch from the mound versus us a win.” Southern. Browne pitched two innings, giving up three runs. Lions add depth in the trenches HAMMOND – Southeastern Ivan to our program,” Roberts said. Louisiana University football “He's a big, strong kid who's very coach Ron Roberts announced athletic and can run well. He's a Tuesday the addition of junior guy that we're looking at coming in college defensive lineman Ivan and contributing right away. He's Abarenov to the 2012 roster. going to add a lot of depth up front Abarenov, a native of Glendale, and we expect him to come in and Calif., is Southeastern's 25th compete for a starting job.” prospect added to the roster Before playing at GC, Abarenov and the sixth from the state of was a first-team All-Pacific League California. selection at Glendale's Hoover Abarenov, a 6-foot-3, 290- High School. He was the team's de- pounder, earned first-team All- fensive MVP as a senior and led the Western State Conference and Tornadoes in sacks. Region VI All-California honors in Abarenov is the 15th player 2011 after recording 47 tackles (in- signed by the Lions on the defen- cluding 25 solos), with 4.5 tackles sive side, and the fourth defensive for loss at Glendale College. lineman. Southeastern, which has Abarenov forced a pair of fumbles added players from eight states, has while recovering three for the Va- also added 10 players on offense. queros. “We're real excited about adding -Courtesy of Media Relations P AGE 8 M ONTH 6, 2012 N EWS T HE L ION’ S R OAR Judge rules in Cancer survivor speaks at SLC University’s favor

BY RYNE BERTHELOT after. Staff Reporter “Mrs. Myra LaRue was an alum, long-time friend and sup- Judge Ernest G. Drake ruled in porter of Southeastern, particularly favor of the Southeastern Develop- in the area of student scholarship,” ment Foundation in a lawsuit with James said in a statement. “She the family of Southeastern alum was a beloved member of the Myra LaRue that was brought be- Southeastern family, and during fore Drake in Aug. 2011. her life made abundantly clear her The battle was over LaRue's intention to create a lasting legacy will, which, as of March 2009, for the benefit of Southeastern stu- stated that her property in Greens- dents. She openly shared with burg, La., worth an estimated members of her family, the local $380,000, will be left to South- community, university administra- eastern, and not to LaRue's elderly tion and Foundation Board that her CHRISTOPHER MARTIN sister, Mary Darouse Pardue and will included a bequest to the Division of Student Affairs Leadership Ambassadors kick off the three of LaRue's nieces. However, Southeastern Foundation for this Southeastern Leadership Conference with a torch ceremony. the will did leave certificates of de- purpose.” posit to one niece, and the balance According to The Advocate, BY CHRISTOPHER MARTIN taking these circumstances and of LaRue's checking account to a Drake's ruling was ultimately af- Assistant Editor molding them to my liking. I friend. A new will, which left her fected by James and Gaye Glass, wasn’t going to let these cir- estate to Pardue, surfaced on Oct. LaRue's neighbors and witnesses The 7th annual Southeastern cumstances get me down. I was 9, 2010, 13 days before LaRue's to the 2010 will. Both testified the Leadership Conference (SLC) going to change them.” death. will was not read aloud and LaRue started off with a torch cere- He went on to say that it is a The Southeastern Development did not explicitly confirm she mony to match their Olympic person’s responsibility to mold Foundation, which is the fund-rais- knew what she was signing. theme of “Ready, Set, Lead” on their lives on these circum- ing arm of the university, contested According to www.wwltv.com, March 3, 2012. stances and to take small risks the new will, saying that LaRue LaRue was a cheerleader for The SLC began with regis- to help move you forward in was coerced into signing it, and Southeastern and went to a career tration and breakfast at 8 a.m., life, whether its within a pro- she was not mentally fit to make as a physical education teacher in leading into the keynote fession or through gaining the decision. New Orleans. speaker of the conference. leadership. Pardue was dejected after the “The Southeastern Foundation Chad Crittenden, a former con- “Whatever comes your way, ruling. is proud that it defended and hon- testant on Survivor, is a cancer whether it’s a group of adverse “I am now 88 years old, and for ored the legitimate intent of a survivor who was disabled circumstances like I had or 16 months I have not even had the wonderful friend and longtime after battling synovial sarcoma, something that’s an obstacle, chance to grieve for my sister,” member of the Southeastern fam- a rare cancer of the soft tissue. it’s up to you,” said Crittenden. Pardue said in an interview with ily,” James stated. “Likewise, the For the keynote, he spoke “You can’t control the circum- The Advocate. “We were very Foundation is pleased to an- about his experience on Sur- stances, but you can control close all of our lives. This last year nounce the creation of the Myra vivor, being disabled and living what you do.” has destroyed my health.” LaRue Endowed Scholarship through the process of fighting After the keynote speaker, Dennis James, President of the Fund that will help support the cancer. the first of three sessions Southeastern Development Foun- education of many Southeastern “Going back and thinking began. Multiple presentations dation, released a statement shortly students in perpetuity.” about that decision to send in were held during each session, CHRISTOPHER MARTIN the tape, thinking about what with a lunch break in between Chad Crittenden lost part of his leg after his battle with synovial sar- RIBBON CUTTING “The nursing program is a was going on through my the first and second sessions. coma, a rare form of cancer. He was the keynote speaker at the SLC. continued from pg. 1 great program, considered one of mind, I had time to reflect on it Session topics ranged from the best in the state. This facility and qualify what was going on leadership to personal brand- and approach them in the cor- I’m a full bodied, able person,” rooms, a new computer lab, ad- just enhances that,” said Crain in my mind,” said Crittenden. ing. rect manner.” said Brannon. “To see that even ministrative offices, four new after the ceremony. “It allows our “It really comes down to this “I really liked this session,” She also commented on the he can persevere, the little nursing labs, an athletic training faculty to teach in state of the art idea of circumstances and this said Kaitland Brannon from keynote speaker, referencing things that hold me back, I can lab and a Simulator Lab in 35,000 facilities. It gives students access idea is kind of an abstract no- Xavier University. “It helped the challenges that he has had just let it go.” square feet. to new facilities. I think the pro- tion, thinking that, I was dealt me plan certain things that I to endure in his life. For more information, visit After the ribbon cutting, Crain gram has been very successful de- this group of circumstances, would like to do next semester. “It put things in perspective the Office of Student Develop- elaborated on what he felt the spite the fact that they didn’t have having synovial sarcoma and Now that I have them written for me, because he was doing ment section on Southeastern’s building meant for the future of this facility. I think it’s going to deciding to have surgery, and down, I can actually see them things that I can’t even do, and website. the nursing program. take them to new heights.”

DOMA DOMA, this is another part in a norms are already being fought sey which would have legalized such positions of uncertainty. citizen has a right that belongs to continued from pg. 1 long-time movement for equal within the states, and by removing same-sex marriage. Christie What so many of us need today are you by law. You cannot modify rights. the federal law which has created wanted the issue of legalizing same good philosophy, honest conversa- that. You cannot say that people DOMA denies rights to same- “Despite all the pessimism severe limits to how far those sex marriage decided by referen- tion and the objective study of the with certain eye color, people in sex couples that married couples about backwards and apathetic struggles could progress, we could dum, according to a Los Angeles relevant facts.” certain states, people who have receive such as joint tax filing, youth in the United States, most possibly see an intensification of Times article. However, in the But the issues remain. Opposi- college degrees or people who medical emergency housing pro- people under 30 are reasonably similar struggles at the state level. same article, a republican law- tion still holds that this is not an ar- only speak English, you cannot tection, social security or, in the sympathetic to equality in this As for whether this repeal would maker changed his mind after gument on civil rights, as they decide that individuals born in the case of Golinski, federal employee realm,” said the group, the Dukes lead to a state-level recognition of meeting with many same-sex cou- believe homosexuality is a choice, land of their birth cannot access health insurance. of Orleans. “For many young peo- same-sex couples as married, we ples. according to the same Los Ange- the same rights of citizenship as “I know that, for an example, if ple now, our society’s suppression cannot be too hasty in our predic- “Here we are following social les Times article. Hensley believes everybody else.” you are in a terrible car wreck and of same-sex relationships is as ab- tions. But the force, popularity and theorist Slavoj Zizek who re- that it is very simply an issue of The Duke of Orleans expressed your spouse is dying in the hospi- surd and outrageous as our soci- duration of people’s struggles from marked that philosophy is a very civil rights and citizenship. that the issue of same-sex marriage tal you can go to the bedside,” said ety’s long standing suppression of the bottom up seem to be the deci- useful tool for solving practical “Are people who are attracted is more than just about another Rebecca Hensley, an instructor in relationships among people of dif- sive factors any time there is a bat- everyday questions,” said the to same-sex individuals in love, group of people, but about the lives the Sociology and Criminal Justice ferent ‘races.’ The culture is chang- tle for liberation from systemic Dukes of Orleans. “And when do those people have a right to full they should be able to lead. Department. “Their mother can’t, ing.” injustice,” said the Dukes of Or- people who have been alienated citizenship in the United States, or “It is about expanding the their children can’t, but you can. The Dukes of Orleans also leans. from their own ability to reason do they not?” said Hensley. “If realm of freedom and possibility You’re their spouse. You could spoke about the repeal of DOMA With the increase in public clearly and discern just from un- you are a full citizen in the land of that they live in,” said the Dukes have been in a relationship with and the role it may play at the state opinion, court rulings and states al- just, they indeed find themselves in your birth, then everything every of Orleans. someone for 50 years and every- level. With same-sex marriage li- lowing same-sex marriage, the at- one in town knows it, but if they’re censes being issued in six states mosphere surrounding these issues dying in the hospital, you cannot and the District of Columbia, more is tense, especially among party be at their bedside unless you are states are bringing these issues to lines. In February, Republican legally married.” the forefront. Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill Hensley has taught the Sociol- “In other words, those social passed by lawmakers in New Jer- ogy of Gender and Sexuality courses for a few semesters. She believes that she has learned much more about the topics of gender and sexuality through the instruc- tion of others. “People want to think about these things, they want to consider these things,” said Hensley. “It’s not because they want to become gay. They either are or are not. But they want to examine these issues because they know these issues are cutting edge. They want to under- stand what the issues are.” A D.C. think tank Third Way released a poll in 2011 that polled the public on “Gay Issues and Re- lationship Recognition.” They found that 64 percent of those polled said that relationships be- tween gay adults should be legal and 53 percent said that gay cou- ples should be allowed to marry. This was a 20 percent and 26 per- cent increase respectively from 1996, which was also a part of their research into how much public opinion has changed since the passing of DOMA. A group of students on South- eastern’s campus, the Dukes of Or- leans, meets weekly to discuss topics regarding the LGBTQI community. They feel that, with all of the attention focused on T HE L ION’ S R OAR N EWS P AGE 9 M ARCH 6, 2012 Lady Lions close regular season with win Intense second half lifts team past Lady Colonels, secures berth in Southland Conference Tournament

PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER MARTIN (Left) Junior forward Brandi Simmons powers past Lady Colonels forward LiAnn McCarthy for a layup. (Right) Senior guard Latoria Holder goes up for a shot against a Nicholls defender during the team’s victory Saturday.

BY JOSHUA MAY By the end of the first half, the Lady Lions to one-on-one so I was proud about that.” Sports Editor found themselves in a 10-point hole going Southeastern continuously chopped away into the half down 46-36. at the lead and went ahead for the first time The Lady Lions (14-15, 7-9) entered Sat- “The credit goes to this group of Lady in the game at the 9:16 mark when junior urday’s season finale with a SLC Tourney Lions for never giving up,” said head coach forward Brandi Simmons converted a layup bid on the line, and sophomore forward Aja Lori Davis Jones in a www.lionsports.net putting her squad up 63-62. Gibson delivered, knocking down two free press release. “We didn't change much at With the help of fellow senior Jenkins throws in the last 14 seconds of the game to halftime. It was up to our players – espe- contributing eight points and eight assists of secure a 73-72 victory over Nicholls State cially the seniors – to decide it was time to her own and Gibson’s clutch free throws, the (12-17, 7-9). play up to their capabilities. I'm very proud Lady Lions rallied to victory. The tournament berth marks the fourth of our effort throughout this season and Both Jenkins and Gibson were named to consecutive season the Lady Lions have we're excited to be back in the Southland the All-Southland teams on Monday for earned a spot in the SLC Tournament in Conference Tournament.” their stellar play throughout the season. Katy, Tx. Southeastern will begin action In the second half, the Lady Lions tight- “Kelli and Aja are both very deserving today at noon versus the No. 2 seed Mc- ened up on the defensive end and from be- of All-Southland Conference recognition,” Neese State in the first round. hind the arc as they held the Lady Colonels said Jones. “The players and coaches in our Seniors Latoria Holder, Kelli Jenkins, to 32 percent from the field and managed to program know how big a part they play in Amber Crenshaw and Jessica Sommers cel- shoot 57 percent from 3-point range. our success, so it's pleasing to see our con- ebrated senior day as they graced the court Sommers took full advantage of her last ference peers recognize their accomplish- of the University Center for the last time of game in the University Center, scoring a ca- ments.” their careers as Lady Lions. reer high 21 points, going 7-13 from behind Pending a win in today’s SLC Tourney

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN The Lady Lions played a lackluster first the arc. game, the Lady Lions will go on to face the half Saturday shooting 33 percent from the “My team and I just came out and played winner of No. 6 Texas State and No. 3 Sam Senior guard Kelli Jenkins pulls up for a shot during the Lady field while the Lady Colonels shot nearly 60 and had fun,” said Sommers. “When we got Houston State on Thursday at 12:05 in the Lions last home game of the season against Nicholls State. percent, building a lead over the Lady Lions. down we worked more as a team as opposed quarterfinals. ERRY MMAKERS