THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS Volume: 60 Issue: 4
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Technology in the Classroom: Blessing or Curse?
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What do you think about technology in the classroom? “It’s necessary and can help. If you want to work with it or take notes, it can help; I type faster than I write. If I wanted to look up something the teacher was saying, I can do that and have it saved for future reading.” BEN CUMMINGS Senior, Computer Science
BY ANJANAE CRUMP Managing Editor Chalkboards and textbooks are increasingly fading into mere memories, antiques of a bygone age, as they are being replaced with digital technologies. According to the Pew Research Center, 92 percent of college students in the US own a cell phone and 78 percent own a tablet or a laptop. Many professors embrace sharing their classrooms with these new devices, but most firmly believe technology only belongs in their classrooms when they are in control of the devices. When it comes to students using the devices, however, many professors are hesitant. “Study after study has found that students learn more and retain more of what they have learned when they do not have a phone or laptop on the desk,” said University of New Orleans professor Catherine Loomis, who does not allow technology use in her classroom. Loomis described the incident that cemented her mindset: “When I taught the honors introduction to Classical Greece, I would sit in the back of the classroom for the lectures given by my colleagues. The students in these classes were UNO’s best and brightest.” “From the back of the room, I could see what was on their laptop screens, and so could other students: Facebook, email, dinner plans, and once, in 48-point, bold type, the phrase ‘This is bullshit.’ The student kept this message on his screen throughout
an excellent lecture. I found this so discouraging that I resolved I would not allow any technology in my classroom, so that no one would have to deal with such distractions during class.” Not all professors share this sentiment. “Teachers must consider the larger goals and purposes of using technology,” said College of Education and Human Development’s Kenneth Farizo. “As technology has progressed over the years, we are now able to connect
nior Ahri Buggage said, “I think it depends. I think it’s useful on both sides. Typing is a lot faster, but for certain subjects, it can be a hindrance. I know [that] for math, it would be a problem for me to use technology.” “Honestly, when I’m really, really bored, you might see me hop on the cell phone and look up a couple of things. But on the whole, no,” Buggage said about her use of technology in class. She continued, “I think they should leave it up to the student mainly, what works best, but in the end, the student is going to make his or her own decision about what they’re going to do. We’re all pretty much adults.” But even for professors who want to allow technology, some locations on UNO’s campus make it nearly impossible. Loomis explained, “I would like to be able to make use of technology: for example, using Powerpoint presentations for some of my lectures. But what students may not realize is that this is very hard to do, at least in the LA [Liberal Arts] building. I have to use my own laptop, for example, and bring my own extension cord. The projectors don’t always work, and professors have to ‘borrow’ a remote control to use them. The rooms can’t be properly darkened.” Ultimately, Farizo explained that “technology does not take the place of good teaching, interacting with students, facilitating discussions, and engaging students in the content. Only a good teacher can do that.”
“Technology does not take the place of good teaching, interacting with students, facilitating discussions, and engaging students in the content. Only a good teacher can do that.” - Kenneth Farizo to the world. We have incredible access and opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. We now have infinite opportunities to use technology in the classroom to support learning,” Farizo continued. He admitted that “technology can become a benefit or a hindrance—it’s all in how it is implemented.” “For example,” he continued, “I once observed a high school class trying to take notes on iPads. It took them twice as long to take notes on iPads than if they would have written notes by hand.” Some agree that even if technology is a benefit, it must still be moderated in places like the classroom. UNO ju-
Friday night at the Cove closed for business BY JAMIE LLOYD Driftwood Staff The Cove, a favorite hangout for many University of New Orleans students, has recently announced the
closure of some of its most popular one-stop shops on Fridays, notably Popeyes and Sushi-c. Additionally, the Cove has implemented a semi-reduced schedule for the university’s Sandbar, having the bar close at 6 p.m. this semester, a little too early in
the evening for some students. The Cove’s recent closures on Fridays has some faculty and staff wondering if this is indicative of a series of recent budget cuts made by the university. Continued on page 2
“I think it’s very helpful and allows me to find information and respond faster. It’s much easier than having to deal with paper.”
ANTHONY OAKLEY Freshman, Pre-Nursing
“I think it’s very useful and more manageable. I just prefer technology more than notebooks.”
RAVEN ROSS Freshman, Business/Accounting
“I think we’re in college and you should be able to do what you want. If you want to have your laptop or phone out to take notes or record the lectures You should be able to do that, you should have enough responsibility to pay attention and take notes, or you can just mess around.”
BLAIR IVORY Freshman, Mechanical Engineering
“I think it’s very helpful. As an engineering major, we need computers to do anything inside of the classroom, like using the graph systems or modeling.”
OLIVIA C. Junior, Mechanical Engineering
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
NEWS
Annual Suicide Awareness Walk draws large turnout
Hundreds of marchers gathered in Audubon Park to raise awareness of suicide prevention, one of the leading causes of death in America. Photo coutesy of Kelley Davis
BY KELLEY DAVIS Driftwood Staff Every year, over 40,000 deaths in the United States are attributed to suicide. And every year, there are hundreds of people that gather at Audubon Park for the Out of the
Darkness Community Walk geared toward suicide prevention. At the event, there were multiple tables dedicated to suicide prevention, such as the National Alliance on Mental Health, as well as a suicide hotline booth. Other tables sold items, such as buttons, ban-
danas, koozies and sunglasses to raise money for the cause. Under the pavilion, a brass band played upbeat New-Orleans-style jams, and before the walk began, the band even asked the crowd to join in on a two-step dance. Many people at the communi-
LSU prof discusses campus free speech BY LINDSAY MAXIE Driftwood Staff Although all citizens are guaranteed their constitutional right to freedom of speech and press, are individuals really allowed to state how they feel in certain settings without consequences? Professor of Political Science at Louisiana State University, Jim Stoner, recently discussed the issues regarding freedom of speech and obscenity on college campuses this past Wednesday at Loyola. “Freedom of speech is important, but learning is central and at the top of the hierarchy,” said Stoner. As time has passed, the idea of what is considered “obscene” has changed with the attitudes of society. The conflict between one being able to speak freely regardless of the offense it may cause others is an issue individuals struggle with
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Jacqueline Kadletz, supervisor of the Cove and other eateries on campus, sheds light on the new hours. “We have closed [earlier] because it was not working out financially for us on Fridays last semester, so we wanted to find a different way to [stay open].” “Same thing for operation hours as well,” Kadletz continued, noting that she and other supervisors began to notice, last semester, the lack of business the Sandbar was getting later in the evening during its regularly scheduled weekday hours. “We need to run this business effectively. If there are no people or guests at a certain time in the establishments, then it doesn’t really work out.” Kadletz explains. This is not to say that these new hours will affect special events at
on a daily basis. “In the past, and even in some settings today, there was and is a tendency to air on the side of preventing free speech in order to prevent harmful speech,” said Stoner. The University of New Orleans does not currently have internet restrictions; this allows students complete access to the world wide web. With this freedom comes the ability to decide on their own whether or not to expose themselves to what they believe is obscene, without having a definitive line drawn for them by the university. Stoner addresses that verbal and visual obscenity is not included under the first amendment, and one’s voice and access to entertainment can be suppressed based on obscenity, without infringing upon the person’s rights. Stoner argues that the idea of
suppressing speech, and the increasing ability to only be exposed to what one already believes in, is problematic when placed in the setting of a college campus. “Free speech is not only a choice for the timid; only a confident society will allow free speech, and only courageous individuals will actually choose to exercise it,” said Stoner. With learning being at the top of the collegiate hierarchy, the ability to monitor obscenity on campus in relation to what a student voices or views is ultimately decided upon by the University. Along with the university, students also feel it is essential to be able to search the internet freely. Katie Allemand, junior in the College of Sciences, said “Everyone should be entitled to their own freedom to search whatever, and I don’t personally see anything negative about it”.
the Cove, notably the ever-popular “Jazz at the Sandbar” series that always draws in a healthy crowd. “Regarding events we will always open longer,” Kadletz clarifies. “That has never been a question.” The Sandbar also plans to debut other regularly scheduled events beyond jazz and comedy nights, one being a regular “Monday Night Football” event, where anyone can come watch their favorite NFL teams duke it out on the big screen. “That said, we will always open up for certain events, if that is requested. We want to have that business,” Kadletz adds. “We are working on quite a bit of marketing and advertising in that direction as well to drive the business.” This bodes well for The Cove, as UNO has many student organizations that are always interested in hosting events around campus. Kadletz is confident that the Sand-
bar is well equipped to host any student event, no matter what it entails. “There’s so many options in that bar,” she continues, citing the large screen and the sound system as well as the menu and handcrafted drink selection. “We want to work with you guys. You should have fun at the dining locations.” It appears that although the hours are not as favorable this semester for some students, there is a definite silver lining for student groups and organizations to take advantage of what The Cove has to offer in terms of hosting events and getting students involved. “We are ready to welcome a crowd,” adds Kadletz. “Just communicate with us, and then we will make it work.” To contact the Cove for a special event or just an inquiry, go there directly or email them at dining@ uno.edu.
ty walk were affected by suicide. Stephanie Schlearn, whose cousin recently committed suicide, was among the crowd. “My cousin was 14 years old when she committed suicide. I think there definitely needs to be more awareness about social media [and] online bullying.” The Jefferson Parish Young Marines were also at the event to show their support for those affected by suicide, including those among their own group. “It’s our first year coming out here. We give lectures on bullying and the prevention of suicide. One kid left our unit and actually committed suicide so that really hit home for us,” deputy Samuel Bowles stated. There were even people at the walk who didn’t lose someone from suicide, but felt the need to join the cause, like Gerald, age 37. “It seems like a really good cause to support because I suffer from
depression and I wanted to donate to the cause. It’s my first time coming out here and I think it’s a good thing for people to be able to shed light on the issues and cope with their losses.” He also said, “it’s a good opportunity for people who have lost loved ones to commiserate together and for everyone to voice their opinion and break down stigmas.” Before the walk, the chairman of the event gave a small speech under the pavilion to thank everyone for coming out, then shared his own story about almost losing his daughter to suicide. He said that over $40,000 had been raised for the event, and over 600 people had registered for the walk. Suicide is an unfortunate reality that takes place in our society, but the people at the walk this weekend showed that there are those willing to fight and prevent this common tragedy in our local community.
FOR BETTER OR WORSE
North Korea launched its fifth nuclear weapons test, its second of the year, sending South Korea into high alert
Saints lose against the raiders, 34 - 35
New iPhone gets rid of the headphone jack
Mars Rover to come to UNO’s campus weekend of September 22, 23 & 24
Hurricane Hermine almost completely avoids Louisiana
NEWS
Risky Business provides creative outlet for UNO community
UNO students practice theater excercise in the PAC.
BY JAMIE LLOYD Driftwood Staff Looking for a place to bake a cake on stage? Sweep a floor for ten minutes? Practice stand-up comedy or maybe dust off your Morgan Freeman impression? Maybe you’re taking a tap dancing class and want to show off your moves. Whatever your thing is, the University of New Orleans Lakefront Players have your fix, and are coming to a lab theater near you. Starting September 7, the aptly-titled “Risky Business” is a student-run showcase that invites all UNO students and faculty, regardless of major, to dream big and dare to fail onstage. Joni Bankston, current president of the Lakefront Players theater troupe on campus, describes Risky Business as an “open–formed showcase where anyone can come do whatever they want. It’s an open platform for peo-
While the typical Risky Business routine may involve a monologue or stand-up comedy, Bankston said that the possibilities are endless, citing examples of past routines that often moved and inspired audience members. “It’s being able to get out of academia for a minute and just being able to do what you love, or even something that you hate.” LFP historian Nikka Hunter explained that new students often feel social anxiety and have trouble breaking out of their shell. “It’s a way of opening up,” she added. Hunter believes that Risky Business is a platform which allows “people to just be people.” In turn, it de-stigmatizes the negative connotations of the word fail, reminding students that “it’s okay to fall on your face sometimes.” Both LFP officers feel that this year will be interesting thanks to the many fresh faces coming through the doors of UNO. Bankston added that this year’s installment of Risky Business aspires to be more interactive and engaging with newer faces. “We’re going to be more encouraging, more audience-involved. A lot more improv.” “It’s a lot of fun, and people love come and see it just to see what’s going to happen because nobody knows what’s going to happen,” Bankston said. “It’s a stage for any and all.” The fun started last Wednesday at 5:30p.m. in room 121 of the Performing Arts Center and continues every other Wednesday for the rest of the semester.
Photo by Nathan Nguyen
ple to put themselves out there.” Risky Business was formed from a small group of theater students looking for a way to express themselves. Original creator Sarah Beth James was a graduate student at the time who founded the event “solely for the purpose for people to get up on stage and do whatever they want, to do the thing they’re scared to do and risk it all—literally put it all on stage.” What began as a liberating way to blow off steam between classes soon became a popular campus event that would often see the small lab theatre of room 121 in the Performing Arts Center crammed with students of all majors, eager to watch brave classmates dare to take risks out of their comfort zones in a friendly environment. “It’s only a year old, but we wanted to continue it anyway because we love it so much,” Bankston explained. “And it’s a great opportunity for students.”
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK Do you prefer Apple or Android? “I would prefer Apple. They’re updating their technology; I feel like when the world changes, Apple is always on the move with it. It’s also easy for anybody to use.” KEVIN DUNN Freshman, Business
“I personally have had both, but I would go with Apple. It’s simpler and has more features that you can access easily. The battery life is also a great advantage. With Android, the battery performance drops off while Apple’s is consistent.”
AKSHAY P. KUMAR Senior Accounting
“Personally, I prefer Apple. It’s more user friendly. The layout is simple and I don’t have to dig through a bunch of menus to get around. Overall, it’s more intuitive.”
JORGE MOLINA Junior, Accounting
SGA President Antonio Torres: “Teamwork makes the dream work.” BY REGINE MERIDY Driftwood Staff During his campaign, Student Government Association President Antonio Torres’ slogan was “Grow your Voice.” As president, he plans to grow the voice of the students not just on a collegiate level, but on a state level as well. Torres was appointed by the governor to one of 16 state-level positions. “It’s a great honor and a great responsibility. I take this position very seriously.” One of the changes Torres implemented since taking office included providing a vegan option in food services. “That way, vegans will have more options than just eating tofu,” he said. While this change may seem small to some, it is very important to the sizeable vegan and vegetarian population of university students who were previously limited in their food choices. Torres has many plans for the future of SGA, including expanding
membership in the Senate. So far, recruitment is going well. “Over the summer, we recruited at least 82 senators. We got some incoming freshmen from the UNO orientations.” Torres said he hopes to change meeting times so that SGA members can meet more often. In light of this expansion, he said that there has also been talk of a council strictly for graduate students. “It’s a work in progress,” he explained. “I have a very diverse staff, filled with traditional and nontraditional students, ready to hear people’s voices. Teamwork makes the dream work.” Another of his goals is to collaborate with other student organizations to attack bigger issues. One of his recent collaborations helped to aid the flood victims in Baton Rouge with vital items such as toiletries and food. “One of things that I have had issues with was seeing a lot of student organizations get denied mon-
“I would go with a Galaxy phone running the Android OS. I enjoy the amount of customizability available to me.”
OWEN CHAMBERS Junior, Computer Science
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ey because the senate felt like the money could go to more important issues,” Torres said. “As the new SGA President, I plan on making sure that all the student organizations get the money they deserve.” Torres said that he plans to utilize Driftwood for SGA announcements and other related news. Students are encouraged to check back frequently for the latest updates.
“I choose Apple because it looks better.”
WON J. Senior, Accounting
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SPORTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Volleyball ends play in Jax State Invitational with sweep of Jackson State
Sophomore Blessing Dunn recorded double-digit kills for the fourth time this season. Photo coutesy of UNO Athletics
BY UNO ATHLETICS The University of New Orleans volleyball team concluded the weekend on a positive note, earning a victory over a 2015 NCAA National Tournament participant in a 3-0 sweep (25-18, 25-17, 25-12) over reigning Southwestern Athletic Conference champions Jackson State. New Orleans (3-7) defense stifled the Jackson State (0-10) of-
fense, holding them to under .050 hitting percentages in all three sets with a final mark of .012. “We are glad to be able to leave this tournament on a high note,” head coach Millicent Van Norden said. “We know the work we have ahead and this match we were able to identify some challenge areas and work on them specifically in the match.” The Privateers offense was led by junior Rondolyn Bryant (Exer-
cise Physiology) who finished with a match-high eight kills off a .375 clip with a solo block, followed by sophomore Blessing Dunn (Business Management) and freshman Brianna Vega (Biological Sciences) with six apiece. Senior Keke Richards (Business Management) continued to raise her hitting percentage with her fourth-consecutive finishing .500 or higher, finishing with five kills off 10 attempts with no errors to make her season hitting percentage .452. Freshman Sarah Thomas (Accounting & Finance) dished out the ball and ended the match with a game-high 28 assists. Defensively, Dunn paced the team with 14 of a team-total 40 digs with sophomore Samantha Uline (Exercise Physiology) chipping in eight and junior Cara Sanders (Marketing) having six. The Privateers finished the match with four solo blocks with Dunn, Bryant, Richards and Thomas all posting one. UNO took control of the opening set early, using a 7-1 run with a pair of kills from Bryant and Vega pushing the royal blue and silver to a 10-4 advantage. Jackson
State clawed their way back into the frame, making it 13-11 before back-to-back points by the Privateers recreated a four-point cushion at 15-11. The Privateers pushed the lead to six at 19-13 and held a comfortable lead for the remainder of the opening stanza. In similar fashion to the previous set, New Orleans opened up with an early run to create a 10-2 lead. JSU scored four of the following six points to make it 12-6 before a block from Thomas and a kill from Dunn highlighted a 3-0 run to push the advantage to nine at 15-6. The Privateers fended off a late Tigers run to take the second set 25-17. The Privateers took the final set by a demanding 25-12 score, holding Jackson State to consecutive points only twice with the first spree of back-to-back points knotting up the score at 3-all. With the score tied up 4-4, Bryant sparked a 7-0 run for UNO with a termination to put the royal blue and silver ahead 11-4. Freshman Jordan Yauch (Biological Science) and sophomore Kaitlyn Grice (Biology) both logged kills in the decisive run
with Sanders posting a service ace. UNO extended the separation to 10 at 18-8 and used a 5-0 run with kills from Richards, Grice and Yauch to solidify the double-digit lead at 2319. Jackson State responded with their second back-to-back point run of the set, but UNO ended the run with a point. “I have always felt that the team is committed to our mission and vision,” Van Norden concluded, “but we are learning as we go. I believe that over the next few weeks we will turn the corner in the right direction.” The Privateers conclude the tournament schedule in the Omni Invitational from Sept. 16-17 in Boulder, Colorado. The Privateers are back in action today at 2 p.m., when they conclude play in the Jax State Invitational against Jackson State. UNO’s first home match is slated for Thursday, Sept. 22, when the Privateers play host to Houston Baptist in the Human Performance Center. First serve for the contest is slated for 7 p.m. and admission is free.
UNO Athletics hires Jeff Lorio as men’s golf Head Coach BY UNO ATHLETICS The University of New Orleans added some home-grown talent to the staff as Louisiana-native Jeff Lorio was named head coach of the Privateers golf program, UNO Director of Athletics Derek Morel announced Friday. Lorio joins the Privateer program after spending the last three years across town at Loyola University, including the last two as the head coach of both the Wolfpacks’ men’s and women’s golf teams. He takes over a New Orleans program that has made tremendous strides over the last half decade and posted its best finish at the 2016 Southland Conference Championship since joining the league prior to the 201314 season. Lorio replaces long-time Privateers head coach Chris McCarter, who announced his retirement in June. After serving as Loyola’s assistant coach in 2013-14, Lorio helped guide the Wolfpack teams to one tournament victory and a
combined four runner-up finishes in his two seasons as head coach. Along the way, Daria Delfino claimed medalist honors as she won the Freed-Hardeman Invitational from Oct. 12-13, 2015. Both teams showed improvement under his direction as Lorio helped the women’s team jump from 36th nationally in the GolfStat.com standings in 2014-15 to 33rd last season while the men’s program rose from 126 to 83 during that same time. Julchen Narwark claimed All-Southern States Athletic Conference honors both seasons under Lorio’s tutelage and a pair of student-athletes – Sarah Anne Smurlick in 2015 Alexis Hazard in 2016 – claimed Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete recognition. In addition to success on the course, Lorio’s teams have been spectacular in the classroom as well as Loyola student-athletes earned SSAC All-Academic recognition a combined 12 times since the 2014-15 campaign. His recruiting efforts were a major reason for the Wolfpacks’ steady increase in productivity as Lorio
landed student-athletes from 13 states and four foreign countries. Those recruits helped Loyola rank nationally among NAIA programs as the 2015-16 rookies ranked seventh by GolfStat.com on the women’s side and eighth on the men’s. In his lone season as an assistant, Lorio helped the Wolfpack women win the Emmanuel Invitational, finish runner-up at the Carey College Classic and SSAC Championship, and posted a 20th-place showing at the NAIA National Championship. He also helped recruit a women’s class that ranked fifth in the nation by Golfstat.com. “I would like to thank the UNO administration, Derek Morel and the search committee for this opportunity,” Lorio said. “I am honored and very grateful to become part of the University of New Orleans family and to serve as head golf coach. It is truly special to be able to coach the only NCAA Division I men’s golf program in the city in which I was raised. Coach McCarter built a great program with some rich tradition here at UNO and I am looking
forward to building on the team’s previous successes and leading a program in which the University and the community can be proud of.” Prior to his time at Loyola, Lorio was an assistant golf professional at Metairie Country Club from 1999-2001, the general manager for Southern Pizza Incorporated from 2001-02 and a sales manager for Lucky Coin Machine Company from 2002-13. During that time, he was busy on the links himself as Lorio boasts an extensive competitive playing record that includes Junior, Division I, amateur and professional competition. After capturing the Louisiana High School Athletic Golf Championship in 1994, Lorio began his collegiate career at the University of Louisiana at Monroe before finishing his eligibility and earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree in human resource management from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In 2000 and 2008, Lorio competed in the Louisiana Cup, which pits
Jeff Lorio was named head coach of the Privateer’s golf program. Photo coutesy of SSAC
the top amateurs in the state against the top professionals. He won the event as both an amateur and a professional. In 2010, Lorio qualified for the United States Mid-Amateur Championship at Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton, New York. Golf Week ranked Lorio in the Top 800 in the United States and Top 1,650 in the world among amateur players in 2012.
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POINT/COUNTERPOINT
Android is the way to go
BY LEO CASTELL Driftwood Staff Android is a name that is as ubiquitous to smartphones as Windows is to computers; and like Windows, their chief competitor is Apple. Where Apple has traditionally marketed their merchandise as premium products that can be difficult to afford, Android is typically a bit more considerate to your wallet. This isn’t to say that Android doesn’t also offer higher-end products, but their spectrum covers the lower as well. Last year’s iPhone 6s will run you anywhere from $550 to $850. That is a lot for a one-year-old phone made outdated by the iPhone 7. Google’s flagship Nexus 5X and 6P phones from last year
cost $200 less. They’re also eligible for Google’s very own Project Fi wireless service, which makes figuring out how to manage your monthly phone bills as easy and cheap as it could possibly be. Couple this with top-notch customer service, and you have a phone that works for you, not against. Cheaper prices typically mean cheaper quality, and while it is true that Apple’s iPhones are frequently made of aluminum for a more premium feel, Google’s plastic smartphones hardly feel inferior. As far as durability is concerned, they’re on par with each other. The ultra low-end Android phones may feel noticeably less sturdy than Apple’s alternative, but with the money you save, you could buy a high-end case and still have cash to spare. As far as the actual technical specifications behind each device, Android is extremely competitive, in part because it has to compete among itself. This is where having multiple manufacturers for your software really shines, since whatever one brand doesn’t do the other will. Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony, Asus and many more trusted brands all have phones in the Android market. From Asus’ rock-sol-
id and affordable ZenFone 2, to Samsung’s ultra high-end Galaxy S7 Edge, there’s a phone for every price range. This wide variety of devices encourages competitive experimentation, which is why you’ll often see novelty features go on to be standards of smartphones around the world. The more tech-savvy consumers can also feel free to modify their phones however they wish. Much like PCs, Android phones are designed to be as customizable as they can possibly be. If you’re the kind of person who likes to get the most out of your tech and push it as far as it can go, then Android has you covered. This is especially true if you’re the kind of person who also likes to play video games, as Android is really the only way to play the latest releases. Android is a movement that celebrates technology and all the amazing things it can do. More than that, however, it’s an idea that everyone should be free to celebrate technology as much or as little as they want. Just think about the name, Android. Depending on who you are, it’s either just tiny green robot or the epitome of science fiction.
Apple is clearly the better choice
BY CHRISTOPHER WALKER Editor-in-Chief For the majority of the population, there is no reason to get anything other than an Apple cell phone. Why wouldn’t you? They are virtually impervious to viruses, designed in America with jewel-like precision, have a stellar camera, and use extremely intuitive software. But a portion of the population wants to feel different, wants to feel like they aren’t slaves to a giant corporation, even though they’re simply choosing to sign their allegiance to a different billion-dollar entity. These people are called Android users. Those who choose to use the Android system typically bring up three reasons why they chose their product over Apple: cheaper, customizable and better specs. Apple products are expensive, there’s no getting around that. Although there are cheaper alternatives to Apple products on the market, the most popular Android phone is the Samsung Galaxy. And
that phone is every bit as expensive as Apple’s new flagship phone, with the added benefit of coming with pre-installed bloatware, an objectively inferior camera, and the possibility of exploding in your hand. Although there are people who can truly only afford a less-expensive Android phone, the majority of people are just looking to save a few bucks when they buy a cheap phone. The old financial advice is to spend your money where you spend your time. Look around: most people spend a huge portion of their day on their phones. Other than your bed, there’s not a single product you’re likely to spend as much time using as your phone. More and more, our phones are becoming our lifeline to the rest of the world - for both work and play. When it comes to email, text, phone calls, photography, surfing the web, social media, and app design, an iPhone is the industry standard, the device all others are measured against. So the next argument becomes the idea of customization. Apple products are not terribly customizable. For the most part, what you buy is what you use. And although that means just about everyone’s phone looks the same, that means your phone is going to work exactly like it’s supposed to. With an iPhone, you will never have to worry about getting a virus. The last thing most people need to worry about is their phone, their chief communication tool, getting
a life-ending virus when they open an email attachment. What do Android users want to customize so badly? An iPhone lets you change the lock screen and background. What else do you need to personalize on your phone? If the manufacturer gives the user access to more important things, that means an attacker has much easier access as well. The miniscule reward is not worth the extreme risk. The idea of root-access customization is a feature few people need. Lastly: tech specs. Android might have an obscure phone made in China that can browse the web slightly faster than the newest iPhone, but technology nerds who only look at pure speed or pure power miss the entire point of Apple. Apple isn’t about the numbers; they’re about the experience. Like motorheads who get lost in engine specifics, the engine is not all that matters in a car. A truly good car is one that delivers the best experience for its passengers. Sound insulation, interior linings and stereo system all add up to an experience largely independent of the engine. Across the board, no phone delivers as good of a user experience as an iPhone. To be blindly loyal to any one company is silly, but the vast majority of Android products deliver a user experience far inferior to what Apple offers. Ultimately, the conversation regarding Android vs. Apple is a fun, harmless one; but Apple is better.
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FINANCING YOUR FUTURE TODAY
5 Strategies for investing 3. SELL HALF YOUR SHARES WHEN AT 100-PERCENT GAIN
BY FERNANDO J. SABALLOS Driftwood Contibutor
1. BUY LOW, SELL HIGH
This classic investment expression has been passed down from generations of successful investors. While it’s the ultimate motto to follow, sometimes novice investors have a difficult time understanding when stock is truly at either a low or a high. Brokerage accounts have platforms that clear up this complexity. The 52-week ranges are available virtually everywhere, and are useful in determining how stock has performed within the year. By tracing its high and low points, you can do further research as to how and why it was at that level. Beyond that, the platforms often track up to five years of performance. However, performance patterns should be viewed with a grain of salt. The real value of the company comes from knowing why it performed at specific levels. Learning a company’s overall expectations are important to understanding why it performed a certain way. You don’t want to buy shares of a company that’s trading low, not realizing the fact that it might be near its demise. To put it into context: Would you have bought a cheap Blockbuster stock once you and all your buddies started streaming from Netflix?
2. RULE OF THUMB: BUY AT 10, SELL AT 20
This layers rule No. 1 by solidifying a 100 percent, or double-your-initial-investment return (if the stock performs to this level, of course), and also reduces the psychological stress of investing by giving you an exit strategy instead of just aimlessly watching it go up and down. Maybe your stock trended up at an astronomical pace, or maybe it took an eternity to get here, but once that $10 becomes $20, the conservative approach is to take the 100-percent gain.
By electing to follow this strategy, you will break even on your original investment. This way, you can keep your skin in the game and watch those remaining shares continue to grow. When it reaches 100 percent of that first sell price, repeat the formula. When that 10 becomes a 20, sell half. When that 20 becomes a 40, sell half. Repeat endlessly.
4. BUY IN BULK
The commission structure for placing trades has drastically changed. Brokers no longer charge on the percentage of the purchasing price. Instead, there is a flat fee per-trade. This reduction in fees has favored investors by resulting in an overall increase in net profits, or the amount that actually received after fees. With this comes the other side of the sword: If you constantly trade without consideration, commissions can still eat away at your profits. Buying in bulk is advisable if you’ve set aside a certain amount for a certain company. Of course, if the price changes drastically over the course of months or years, and you see an opportunity, then, by all means, purchase again. Keep in mind the cost of commission. Most accounts list the cost basis, or the cost pershare after fees, it will guide you to what the actual 100-percent gain would be.
5. INVEST IN A COMPANY YOU BELIEVE IN
Belief is a subjective term. It can mean a company that you morally support, based on services; a company that has proven successful; or a company that meets your investing goals, such as dividends. Whatever your psyche, don’t go into a company blindly. Making uninformed investment choices is gambling. By doing research and understanding what you’re investing in, you are making an informed decision. You might also be less confused whenever your stock is performing sporadically. Transparency is key, and the availability of information should not to be taken for granted. Remember, your success is now interdependent with the company’s success. Tracking the performance of your stock on a daily basis might not produce much for you, but tracking the performance of the company, by being involved, by having part ownership, should be utilized.
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New Orleans ready to vote on Airbnb regulation BY CHRISTOPHER WALKER Editor-in-Chief Last month, the New Orleans City Council commissioned a study into short-term rentals and their effects on the city; and on Oct. 8, a major vote will determine the fate of short-term housing rentals in New Orleans, the largest portion of which are Airbnb rentals. “The appropriate regulatory enforcement mechanisms need to be in place before short-term rentals are allowed to legally operate in New Orleans,” said Jared Brossett, a member of the New Orleans City Council. The city of San Francisco, another city with a thriving tourism industry, recently decided that it had enough of Airbnb using their city without seeing any revenue from taxes and sued Airbnb $1,000 every day for each unregistered home on their website. San Francisco councilman David Campo opposed Airbnb from the company’s start. His assistant, Carolyn Gossenn, spoke out recently on Airbnb. “We definitely believe there is a
place for short-term rentals in San Francisco, if regulated well. But we also need to ensure housing for all, which is so precious right now in San Francisco. We need to make sure that the short-term rental industry does what it’s supposed to do, which is to provide some additional income for folks that are struggling while at the same time not replacing long term housing for folks.” For some landlords, having a steady rotation of tourists can be more profitable than one long-term tenant. Unfortunately for New Orleans suburbs, that means many homes are ground zero to an ever-changing group of loud, obnoxious and drunk tourists who are only concerned with partying as hard as they possibly can. “We feel like it’s not an either-or; it’s how can we achieve a harmony of having some short-term rentals
but done in a fair, regulated way.” Regulating a large-scale service Web site like Airbnb is extremely difficult. Often, listings on the site go unreported to local government, and the city sees no tax revenue. Airbnb is notorious for allowing its listings to avoid local taxes.
worked closely with some of the [lawmakers in San Francisco] a few years ago to craft legislation that ultimately kept them off the hook. They crafted the legislation in such a way that it’s actually unenforceable.” The city of New York had similar problems, and Airbnb is currently being brought to trial there. As reported by The New York Times, tourists spent about $2 billion on Airbnb rentals last year. Virtually none of that money was taxed in New York. Cities are starting to fight back, making Airbnb legally responsible for any tax avoidance. Much of the controversy surrounding Airbnb regards whole-home rentals turning neighborhoods into extensions of the French Quarter. Many landlords do not live in the houses they rent out; they have simply purchased multiple properties around the city and rent them out.
“Airbnb has not created gentrification or created a housing crises, but it has exacerbated them. The neighborhoods with the highest number of evictions in San Francisco also have the highest number of Airbnbs.” - Carolyn Gossenn “We’ve been trying to regulate Airbnb rentals for a few years now, and it’s been very challenging. One of the challenges has been that Airbnb is the largest, most profitable startups in the world. Airbnb
“The law was written a few years ago: If you live in your home and are renting out a guest room, you can do short-term rentals year-round. If you’re away from your home, or on vacation, you can do it 90 days in a year. That’s the current law in San Francisco, and in theory, it solves so many problems. The issue is, again, no enforcements because the platforms control the data, and a lot of people just ignore the law.” “I think it also requires bravery on the part of political leaders because this company has been throwing their weight around financially and into campaigns. [Political leaders] need to take this on because, of course, corporations are going to spend money to receive less regulation.” San Francisco and New Orleans share many characteristics, and Gossenn warns the New Orleans government to be wary of Airbnb’s effects on housing prices. “Airbnb has not created gentrification or created a housing crises, but it has exacerbated them. The neighborhoods with the highest number of evictions in San Francisco also have the highest number of Airbnbs.”
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Maroon 5 finally headlines in the Big Easy
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BY MINDY JARRETT Copy Editor Many people left town for Labor Day weekend, taking full advantage of the extra day off. And while some caught up on school work, others on sleep, many people, particularly females, spent the evening of Sept. 5 in the Smoothie King Center for the sold-out Maroon 5 concert. The band, which has been together over 15 years, has never had a headlining tour stop in New Orleans. Their last visit was three years ago, joining many other big names at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival; a year prior to that, the band rode on the king’s float for the Endymion parade and pro-
vided entertainment at the ball that followed. So it’s easy to understand why tickets, which went on sale over a year ago, sold out in under five minutes. Adam Levine, the band’s frontman and lead singer, was responsible for melting hearts and keeping the crowd’s energy at top notch. And melt hearts he did: the crowd, about 85 percent female, stood on their feet throughout the concert’s entirety. The band’s success has resulted in a total of five albums, and it’s fair to say that the first album has a drastically different sonic tone than the last few. The majority of the concert focused on the band’s most recent album, “V,” which is more
pop-oriented than their first few. At one point, the lights dimmed; Levine and guitarist, James Valentine, stood at the front of the arrow-shaped stage with only a microphone and an acoustic guitar. Levine told the crowd, “This is my favorite part of the show.” Valentine began to strum what the crowd recognized as one of the band’s most famous songs, “She Will Be Loved.” Unfortunately, those fans who planned on attending any of the band’s seven shows at the beginning of October will have to wait until late February of 2017; Adam Levine and his supermodel wife, Behati Prinsloo, are expecting their first child.
Yeah, You Write! set for Sept. 22 at the Sandbar
UNO graduate Christy Lorio reads her creative work at the Cove during the Yeah, You Write! event last year. Photo by Traven Stout
BY REGINE MERIDY Driftwood Staff The first Yeah You Write! of the school year is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Sandbar from 6-8:30p.m. According to Undergraduate English Coordinator Patricia Roger, Yeah, You Write! started in 2013 and is celebrating showcase.
The event gives undergraduates of all majors at the University of New Orleans an opportunity to showcase their creative writing pieces. “There was a student who double-majored in English and music. He performed some of the music that he composed, and it was amazing,” Roger explained. Students may submit any creative pieces to share: poetry, short
stories, speeches, songs. However, participants should be prepared to read their showcased works. “There are usually seven performers who will read their pieces,” said Roger. “Each speaker will have 10 minutes to read what they have.” “The Yeah, You Write! event is also counted as a Privateer Plunge event,” said Roger. This gives freshmen extra help earning their points for the Plunge. The deadline to submit has been extended to Thursday, Sept. 15 at 3p.m., so students who wish to participate are still in luck. Send your writing to Roger at pmroger@uno. edu or Katie Chosa at kchosa@uno. edu Refreshments will be provided, and the Sandbar will be open as well. Yeah, You Write! is open to the public. “Anyone can come,” said Roger. “Invite your friends, families and coworkers to come out and see some good artists. Yeah, You Write! is meant to encourage UNO students to showcase their creative talents.”
If you like video games and not spending lots of money, then Humble Bundle is the website for you. Every week or so, they offer a new bundle of video games (usually for PCs) that you set the price for. Typically, if you spend around $15, you get every game in a bundle, something that would cost well over $100 at normal retail prices. They also offer bundles for ebooks and mobile games. A $12 monthly subscription sends a bundle of games to you every month, along with a 10 percent discount off of everything in their store. Most of their PC games can be activated on Steam, and you can choose how much of your money goes to Humble Bundle, the game developers, or charity. If you want an instant-game collection, or more games to play, then Humble Bundle is the website for you.
KELLEY DAVIS REDDIT.COM If you’re looking for a website that has it all, look no further than Reddit, a website that has sub-sects - called sub-reddits - of topics on almost everything. From the daily news, to clever memes, to stunning pictures, to up-and-coming music, Reddit is a website where people from all over the world can share their thoughts, stories and ideas. Users can post thought-provoking pictures, videos and issues on the site; but be warned, there is typical internet banter on Reddit. Next time you’re online, be sure to check it out for some interesting and multi-dimensional material.
LONES GAGNARD RADIOOOOO.COM One of my favorite new websites is a site named Radiooooo.com. Radiooooo.com is a unique way to listen to music among Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music because it is categorized by country and decade rather than by genre. Radiooooo.com has music ranging from 1900 to now and has almost every country in the world on its map. After you have found your country and decade, you can specify, even more, which tunes will be picked by selecting any combination of slow, fast and weird. The website even has a taxi-road-trip feature that allows you to choose a lineup of different countries and dates, allowing the website to make a custom playlist throughout the ages for you. Radiooooo. com is a great tool for learning about our collective history by making it that much easier to hear how music has truly influenced our world. Radiooooo.com is only in its beta stages, so some countries and some decades may be blank. But do not fret, because if your 1950s-Tibetan discography is bursting at the seams, then go right ahead and upload it to help make the website more complete for the rest of us.
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Black Sabbath’s bittersweet farewell of glitter and doom BY JAMIE LLOYD Driftwood Staff Heavy metal pioneers, Black Sabbath, made a stop in Dallas last Wednesday during their final North American tour, delivering fans an unforgettable show to remember them by. The lights cut to black in the outdoor arena and momentarily shined in the darkness; the fiery letters “Black Sabbath” gave way to a montage of ominous church bells and sounds of trickling rainwater. Figures in black filed onto the stage, one by one. At first they appeared blazing white in the spotlight: singer and reality-TV star Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Tommy Clufetos, and guitarist Tony Iommi. The hush in the crowd was suddenly broken by the thunderclap of monstrous power chords ripping from a Gibson SG. An eerie yet all-too-familiar voice rose from the gloom: “What is this that stands before me?” it asked. The answer to Osbourne’s question came from a jam-packed pavilion of 16,000 people hanging on to his every word. For any outside observer, this could have been mistaken as a religious ceremony, a mass of adoration, a place of worship, given the fervent energy and reverence exuded by every audience
member. From the eponymous opening number “Black Sabbath,” the heavy metal legends continued to fire on all cylinders despite the wear and tear of their latest years: original drummer Bill Ward leaving the band because of contractual differences, Osbourne’s recent relapses into drugs, and most famously Tony Iommi’s battle with cancer. However, it was Iommi and Osbourne that showed no signs of slowing down, as the singer launched the band into another Sabbath classic, “Fairies Wear Boots.” Osbourne, a man who looked worse for wear a mere three years ago, appeared to have been revitalized by the Dallas heat. He looked for any excuse to dash around the stage, shouting “Let me see those hands!” and “I love you all!” between some of Sabbath’s gloomiest lyrics. Osbourne could easily be the canstage antics is the musical underdidate for heavy metal’s first hype belly of Sabbath featuring Butman as he took it upon himself to ler’s galloping bass playing and make the audience participate and the blood-chilling riffs of Iommi have a good time. The self-proon classics like “Into the Void,” claimed Prince of Darkness brought “Hand of Doom,” and the ultimate back his routine of baptizing the fan-favorite “Iron Man.” These crowd with buckets of water, and three original members combined even peeled off his shirt during the to make a holy musical trinity on song “Snowblind” (something he the anthem “War Pigs”—where Oshasn’t done onstage since the midbourne performed a seven minute 2000s), a side effect of the Dallas duet with over 16,000 sweaty Sabhumidity, no less. bath fans—an unforgettable highInterwoven with Osbourne’s light of the night.
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The 100-minute spectacle was not always perfect—but it certainly didn’t need to be. Age becomes an inevitable liability when playing songs live that were recorded over forty years ago, as there were some expected wrinkles in the band’s performance; however the few blunders the band made only lent to a more raw and realistic concert experience. For Black Sabbath’s longtime fans and dedicated followers, it was the bittersweet farewell they had always dreamed of.
After an encore of “Paranoid,” the band members slowly made their curtain call, the last being heavy metal maestro Tony Iommi, a light in the black as he passed through the limelight and faded into the backdrop. And just like that, the band was gone as quickly as they appeared, and left behind the phrase “The End” in violet letters emblazoned over a burning earth with heavy metal imagery and doomsday overtones intact. Just like they intended.
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EDITORIAL
It’s getting harder and harder to impress Americans This week’s trending media stories focused on Apple’s latest technological releases. These yearly conventions usually have Americans in a frenzy, and while this one was no different, sometimes those of us in a first-world country should take a step back and realize just how good we have it. Some people were upset that
Apple didn’t reinvent the wheel, that once again there were only minor improvements, and many lamented the fact that Apple acted as if water-resistant phones were the company’s original invention. Across the board, people were outraged at the fact that the new iPhone had no headphone jack. It’s become hard to impress
Americans. It is no longer good enough that our brand new pocket-sized supercomputers surf the web far faster than last year’s iteration. Technology really has to knock it out of the park for us to do something other than yawn and go back to swiping right on the devices we continue to be unimpressed with. The American people are
bored. The fact that Apple’s decision to remove a feature on their hardware made national headlines and spurred coast-to-coast outrage is indicative of how good we have it in this country. To live in a country this wealthy, it’s almost impossible not to become jaded and spoiled. It’s built into human nature to become accustomed to what one is
continually exposed to, and we are not a morally corrupt people because of it. But what will it take wow our nation? Have we become a people too far gone to impress? It’s cliche to tell Americans to remember how good they have it when they complain about something trivial. But like most cliches, it’s rooted in truth.
people were outraged. Now, it’s almost universally accepted that the decision was the right one. People prefer their laptops to be lighter and thinner. Now, with Apple’s latest decision to kill off the headphone jack, people are once again up in arms, kicking and screaming and vowing that they will go Android before they go wireless. Whether you like the company or not, the changes Apple makes to its hardware oftentimes become the industry standard. That’s the nature of technology: it changes. Its intention is to progress. To get mad at this company for making
changes to their product is a fundamental misunderstanding of what a technology company needs to do to stay relevant. There’s a legitimate argument to be made that perhaps a totally wireless world isn’t the future, Apple’s vision isn’t the correct one by default. However, it’s far more likely that, given time, this will be regarded as a good decision, albeit one that will take some getting used to. More often than not, Apple’s vision of the future has become our present.
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R.I.P. Apple’s headphone jack
BY CHRISTOPHER WALKER Editor-in-Chief One week ago, Apple unveiled
the new iteration of its flagship product, the iPhone 7. If there is one defining characteristic of this new phone, it is Apple’s decision to remove the headphone jack. From here on out, if you want to listen to wired headphones with your iPhone, you need to plug in an adapter that goes into the phone’s charging port. Otherwise, it’s time to buy a pair of wireless, Bluetooth headphones. Although Apple includes an adapter in every phone, the intention is clear: Apple is attempting to bring the world one step closer to its vision of the future, a future apparently without wires.
Although the California-based company came off as at least a little full of themselves (they called the decision to remove the headphone jack “courageous”), Apple has a proven track record of killing obsolete technology. When Apple discontinued their old chargers and brought in the lightning port, people revolted. They swore to never buy another Apple product again and that the company was greedy for making their customers buy all new chargers. Then, in time, people forgot the old charger ever existed. When Apple killed the optical drive (DVD/CD) in their laptops,
Linux offers an alternative to Microsoft and Apple’s operating systems
BY LEO CASTELL Driftwood Staff For those in the know, Linux is a cool, unfortunate secret. Unfortunate - not because it’s bad,
but because it doesn’t get enough attention from consumers or manufacturers. This lack of spotlight has always been a part of Linux’s history, but it has managed to get by over the years on the goodwill of a dedicated minority of people who have a passion for computers. Linux is all about making the personal computer as personal as it can possibly be. For those who don’t know, Linux is an operating system for computers, like Windows or macOS, defined by its ultra customizability. If you’re a tech nerd who is fascinated by the ones and zeroes firing off behind your favorite applications, then Linux was made for you.
The two most popular distributions of Linux are Ubuntu and Linux Mint, which are, respectively, Linux-flavored versions of OS X and Windows. I prefer Ubuntu to OS X because it retains the slick interface present in most Macs, while also incorporating a robust and much more user-friendly interface than Windows. If you’re the type of person who was very fond of Windows 7, and Windows 8 or 10 were disappointments for you, then Linux Mint is for you. It’ll feel like the successor to Windows 7 you always wanted, with the only downside being that not enough developers support it, especially if you’re into computer
gaming. Most productivity applications and even powerful video editing software have extremely competitive alternatives available on Linux (often for free), but games aren’t one of them. It’s not as bad as it used to be, though; there has been a push over the last four years to make more and more of the most popular PC games compatible with Linux. And if you’re more into the indie scene, then those games usually come out with Linux versions. Beyond its open-source nature, Linux’s greatest strength is the ability to make old computers feel new again on a budget. There’s never a need to pirate Linux: it’s
free. If you have an old Windows or Mac computer lying around that still works, but doesn’t run like it used to, consider installing Linux on it. One benefit of Linux’s unpopularity is that far less people take the time to make Linux viruses, and those who do are quickly countered by a community of people who know computers better than the hackers do. Linux has even less bloatware than OS X; it has none. A free operating system means that no one can jack up the price with useless programs that only make your computer worse. Linux is as pure a PC experience as you can get.
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