NOVEMBER 5, 2013 VOLUME 85, ISSUE 12 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 Lion football named No. 1 in SLC play see LIONS pg. 6 REIGNING SUPREME Gonzalez crowned Miss Southeastern 2014 BY MEGAN SIMON Staff Reporter SLU Public Info. / Randy Bergeron he reign of a new Miss Southeastern has begun. TThe second time was the charm for junior kinesiology ma- How Charvet jor Crystal Gonzalez. On Saturday Nov. 2, Gonzalez was crowned stitches plays Miss Southeastern 2014. She was inspired to compete together for the title of Miss Southeastern by her special connection to the see pg. 4 INSTRUCTOR university as a Hammond native. Gonzalez attended Southeastern’s Laboratory School for nine years and the university has been a part of her life since she was five years old. Her family history at South- eastern also contributed to her quest for the crown. The platform Gonzalez chose was of a sensitive issue, “Taking the Wheel: Driving under the Influence Awareness and Prevention.” “I would love to promote The Lion’s Roar / Shanell Sanders Southeastern to our community, to our high schools, around the state,” said Gonzalez. “I’m from Ham- SAAC plans mond, and I want to tell our locals to stay in Hammond for college be- seventh Gumbo cause the experience they’re look- ing for is here. Everything they Cook-o want is right here at Southeastern.” There were several stages of competition including lifestyle and BY KATIE ARBOUR fitness, talent, on-stage questions Staff Reporter and evening wear. Prior to the pag- The Student Athlete Advisory eant, all contestants participated in Committee is hosting their sev- personal interviews by the judging enth annual Gumbo Cook-Off panel beginning at 9 a.m. Gonzalez as part of tailgating for the Sam performed “I Dreamed a Dream” Houston State vs. Southeastern from “Les Miserables” during the game. talent competition. On Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to “I was extremely anxious be- 2:30 p.m., tailgaters will be com- cause this meant a lot to me but it peting to find out who makes the was worth it,” said Gonzalez, ex- best gumbo. Fans will have an plaining how she felt throughout opportunity to taste everyone’s the pageant. gumbo at this time. After participating in the Everyone is invited to enter 2013 pageant and earning 2nd free of charge. Different groups Runner-Up, she decided to par- participate from the Tangipahoa The Lion’s Roar / Nick BeJeaux ticipate again in hopes of earning Sheriff’s office, First Guarantee, Kinesiology junior Crystal Gonzalez was crowned Miss Southeastern 2014 over ve constestants. Gonzalez, a native of Hammond, prides herself in the fact the crown. When her name was student organizations, team play- that she grew up on campus. She attended the Lab School for nine years and enrolled at Southeastern after graduating from high school. called, Gonzalez was crowned by ers, spirit groups and students’ her Alpha Omicron Pi sister and families. Student organizations Miss Southeastern 2013 Renee are encouraged to enter, and this Picou. The emotions were clear year there will be an incentive. on her face as the audience stood The student organization with and clapped for the newly crowned the highest score will earn a party Miss Southeastern 2014. patio during the Nicholl’s game In addition to winning the title the following Thursday, Nov. 21. of Miss Southeastern, Gonza- Last year’s people’s choice lez also won the People’s Choice winner, which is scored on a Award, Interview Award and Life- money donation basis, was the style and Fitness Award. Along Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Depart- with the title, Gonzalez will re- ment with $126. ceive a full year of tuition, a local The judges’ choice for the Miss America Crown, a $1,000 2012 Competition ended in a clothing allowance provided by the tie between “Team George” and “Team Young,” which consisted see MISS SOUTHEASTERN pg. 10 of family members of quater- back Bryan Young and Kailee George, a Lion Cheerleader. All proceeds from the gumbo The Lion’s Roar / Nicole Koster cook-off will be donated to the Miss Southeastern 2014 Crystal Gonzalez Toys From The Heart organiza- gathers with her Alpha Omicron Pi sis- tion, which will be used to pro- ters to “Lion Up” in front of Pottle after vide toys to less fortunate chil- receiving her crown. Besides her sorority dren. sisters, Gonzales had the support of For more information or to many friends and family, including her register, contact Mary Kathryn parents and grandparents. Borland at MaryKathryn.Bor- [email protected]. Follow the Roar Weather Reminders Stay connected, Like us on Facebook and Don’t forget to meet with your adivsors Tuesday Wednesday Follow us on Twitter @lionsroarnews. before priority registration begins Nov. 18. H 77 L 58 H 78 L 61 P AGE 2 N OVEMBER 5, 2013 C AMPUS L IFE T HE L ION ’ S R OAR Fall Carnival takes trick or treating indoors BY CLAIRE SALINAS tivities including face painting an act of community service. Staff Reporter and games. “It’s our first time do- They also enjoyed sway- ing this, so we’re excited,” Student and Greek organi- ing to the music playing in the said Kimberly Jasper, senior zations welcomed parents con- lobby. Fall Carnival is hosted accounting major. “I know cerned with the safety of their every year to provide a safe al- sometimes it’s really scary for children during Halloween terative to trick or treating for the kids to be out in the neigh- trick-or-treating for the ninth the children of Hammond and borhoods, and it’s good for annual Fall Carnival. the surrounding areas. them to see college students The festival was held on Students recognized the op- and know that we’re giving Thursday, Oct. 31 in the Pen- portunity to interact with mem- back to the community.” nington Student Activity Cen- bers of the community while Many parents were pleased ter. The Office of Multicul- promoting the organizations in to have a safe place to bring tural and International Student which they are involved. their kids to participate in trick Affairs, Black Student Union “I think this is a great event or treating. and Recreational Sports and for the community members of “It’s safe for the kids, and Wellness collaborated with the Hammond to bring their kids she [my daughter] loves the Office of Student Engagement to because it’s a safe way for games,” said Dee Lee. who started the event as “Trick them to come, have fun and Despite harsh weather con- or Treat on Greek Street” and get candy,” said Emma Lapey- ditions, students worked to- took place in Greek Village. rouse, junior communication, gether to provide a service to The planned location of sciences and disorders major the parents and children of the this year’s carnival was moved and member of Sigma Sigma community. The Lion’s Roar / Claire Salinas from North Oak Park to the Sigma. “It’s a great way for “It’s a safe fun environment Student and Greek organizations sat Pennington Student Activ- all the organizations that get for people to bring their kids, out to entertain trick-or-treating ity Center due to inclement involved to get their name out and it’s fun for all the Greeks children and parents in a safe environ- weather. there.” to get together,” said Morgan ment with games and candy for the Children walked from table Delta Sigma Theta Soror- Beard, sophomore communi- ninth annual Fall Carnival. to table collecting candy and ity joined other participating cation major and member of participating in several ac- organizations and deemed it as Theta Phi Alpha. MVMNT takes a swing at human sex trafficking BY MELANIE MANN The Hope House mission Staff Reporter statement, available on the program’s website, states, Demolishing a car on cam- “The mission of the Hope pus may seem like a violent House is to provide special- crime, but students armed with ized safe housing, designed sledgehammers and baseball specifically for young women bats were within perfect legal over 18 years of age who are rights as they pummeled one in victims of sex trafficking. We the name of human rights. offer a faith-based, free-of- MVMNT, the college min- charge, voluntary program istry of the Mission Church in that holistically focuses on the Hammond, hosted a car bash- medical, emotional and social ing fundraiser Thursday, Oct. needs of each woman. Through 31 in the Student Union Park. this 12-18 month program, the “The money raised from women who live at the Hope this event will go directly to House will be given medical Hope House which will be services, emotional counseling used to fund the recovery of and long-term social and voca- women rescued from sex traf- tional training.” ficking,” said Israel Ripley, as- According to Ripley, the sistant to the College Pastor of car was donated to MVMNT MVMNT and co-organizer of by Phil’s Wrecker Service of the fundraiser. “We wanted to Hammond, and many other raise money for this cause in contributions were made by order to bring more awareness, Helping Hands Ministry in shed light on the reality of Ponchatoula, LA. With these what is happening to helpless combined efforts, the car bash- women, not only around the ing fundraiser was a smashing world but often times in our success, according to Logan own cities, and help provide a Torrance, a MVMNT affiliate way for people to get involved who assisted in organizing the in doing their part to end this fundraiser.