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Study Abroad: Winters Wants More of Spain byJordyn Winters Contributing Writer jwinters@xula.edu
When I think back on my time in Spain, perhaps one of the things that sticks out is its various vibes and landscapes. Take ,for instance, Valencia, where I stayed. Situated on the east coast and not quite in southern or northern Spain, you’re tempted to call it a beach town. The funny thing is Valencians don’t make a ton of use of its beach unless it’s summer time. When we first arrived a native told us, “After August we forget we have a beach!” This proved to be pretty true for me as well; my house was a 15 minute run to the Malvarrosa (although
typically I biked there), yet I probably only went once or twice a month despite the awesome weather in Valencia (it almost never rains). If you go a little further north to Barcelona, you’ll still be on the coast, but the energy
and pace there are different. While Valencia is the third largest city in the country, it is very laid back. There’s plenty to do, but it doesn’t have a major city feel, and that combination appealed to me. Barcelona on the
Cloudy with a Chance of Grenoble by Aria Washington Contributing Writer awashi16@xula.edu@xula.edu My name is Aria Washington and I am a senior studying French and History. For my junior year at Xavier, I decided to study abroad for a year in Grenoble, France. As a French major it was important that I spend a part of my academic experience in France. I chose Grenoble because it was a smaller city and allowed me to take full advantage of what it had to offer. The academic program at the University of Grenoble-Alps was challenging. I was able to transfer all of my study abroad credits toward my Xavier degree and will graduate in May 2017. Grenoble was nothing short of amazing, from hiking up two of Grenoble’s snowcapped mountains, visiting a multitude of museums, and riding the city’s famous cable cars “Les Bulles.” My Xavier Study Abroad program provider, AIFS, provided numerous cultural activities (like going to the opera, wine tasting, and French cooking classes), excursions in different parts of France, and cultural and language exchanges with other French students.
Studying in Grenoble gave me opportunities to visit places like Geneva, Rome, Portugal, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Lyon, Aix-enProvence, Rennes, and of course Paris. What did I love most about my city Grenoble? It was a place that allowed me to explore and expand my horizons, to see who I was as a person, and to see where my imagination would take me. Study abroad would have to be the best decision I could have made for my college career. I would recommend study abroad for everyone. No matter what your major or classification everyone should have the chance to go abroad. Don’t let the naysayers tell you otherwise. Create your own future and destiny.
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other hand has lots of people everywhere and more of a chic, international feel to it. Also, their beach is all about the night life - open air clubs abound. The capitol, Madrid, is huge in comparison to the other two - smaller than New Orleans but with more than 3 times the population. That was the first city we visited, and it’s a miracle we didn’t get (more) lost. Granada in the south had the Sierra Nevada mountains and was really unique; everywhere you look there you can see influences from Morocco and other North African cultures, from the amazing Alhambra to the hookah bars to the tapas (little plates of often free food you get when you order a drink). The influence of the
Moors from Africa has never left and is unlikely to ever do so. Lastly there is Toledo, which is like going back in time. It’s tiny and there are buildings there still standing from the 13th century. It’s amazing that a country the size of Texas has so much variation in the identities of its cities. I plan on going back soon for more.
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The Problem with Police Brutality byJordan DeLoch Staff Writer jdeloch@xula.edu
Today, it seems that police brutality is a major problem in America that has plagued many citizens from many different walks of life. As perpetuated by the media, it can be said that both police officers and citizens have enacted invisible labels on one another, in which irrational action is vastly brought about. In response to this irrational action, media outlets often portray a onesided story that viewers pass judgement on. In dealing with this topic, the use of excessive force is always a crucial element to use in determining whether actions are rational or irrational. When police officers use excessive force to complete the easiest of tasks, it often makes them look weak or unqualified for their job. Today, the emergence of live streaming media and dash-cam streaming is often used to show what amount of force is needed. As citizens, it is not known what the proper measures are in policing
other citizens, however, it is known whether violence should be used in order to “deescalate” a situation. When discussing police brutality, it is a common belief that race may be a determining factor to this debate as well. Shaun Borne, a freshman, is truly scared by police brutality
“Police brutality is a gruesome aspect of this country,” said Borne. “It is upsetting that my father, brothers, boyfriend, and cousins live with the stigma of being targeted by the police, and it’s scary to think that they can be gone in an instant.” Like many other African Americans, Borne
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said that her family has given her the ‘if you’re pulled over’ talk. Despite knowing what to do and what not to do, Borne still clinches the steering wheel tightly when a cop passes her by. “I have had a cop follow me at least two miles while I was on my way home,” she continued. “I blamed the incident on the dark tint of my car, but I also blamed it on the fact that he could not recognize that a Black teen lived in an affluent neighborhood.” Borne shares the fear of many African Americans of not wanting to bring a black child in the world. “I do not want to bring my future Black son, or daughter in the case of Sandra Bland, into this world if they have the potential to be harmed by those who are supposed to protect us because of the color of their skin,” said Borne. In the past, this idea of African Americans risking and losing their lives due to police targeting has caused many African Americans to feel that their lives do not matter. Because of this, the #BlackLivesMatter Movement came to rise and is a constant reminder that
America has a long way to go to. Freshman, Jasmine Jones identifies that police brutality has always been a problem in this country, but notices that now it is being documented. “Groups like Black Lives Matter are focusing America to address the issues,” Jones said. “Black Lives DO matter and those who do not understand that are willingly choosing to be ignorant” With all of the triggering videos of today, Jones is very concerned with the state of black mental health right now, especially since it is not properly addressed within the black community. Jones is tired of seeing my brothers and sisters being slain in the streets and nothing being done about it. As America continues to move towards the future, it should be a common goal for all to make the world safe for all people. Remaining oblivious to the fact that police brutality exists in this country will only add fuel to the flame. In order to better America, police brutality must end today.
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Division of Business C areer Services, Division of Business Referrals Open C areer Doors by Cydney Stevenson Division of Business csteve14t@xula.edu After I enrolled
at Xavier University, I developed a relationship with the Office of Career Services, where they guided me in making career decisions. Thank to this relationship, in summer 2016, I received internship and job “camp” opportunities across the country. In April 2016, I applied for the Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp and received an email from the company inviting me to come to New York on an allexpenses-paid trip. Because I worked hard my freshman year, I was able to go to the city of my dreams for free. For three days, I lived as a business professional. I networked with other business students and Goldman Sachs employees from all over. I
attended multiple sessions including “How to read the Wall Street Journal,” “What to put on your résumé” and “How to Network.” I also was placed into a group to do a case study on one of Goldman Sachs’s Small Businesses for those three days. When I had free time, I toured the city on the subway and visited Times Square, the Federal Bank of New York, and the Statue of Liberty. Ultimately, I fully enjoyed myself after being intimidated the first day. I recommend all Xavier University business students apply for the Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp. I also worked with Daniel Brown State Farm Insurance Companies as an office manager from June to late July. I gained experience in managing accounts, conducting meetings, running errands, and telemarketing.
My boss even gave me a major task to plan a marketing event for the office, “State Farm Popcorn Party.” The office uses this annual event as an opportunity to gain more customers through networking, and I was under pressure to make it a success. At 18 years old, I received more experience in one summer than some professionals. My summer was unforgettable thanks to Career Services and the Division of Business.
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POLITICS IS PO
Letter Xavier Students
Letter Xavier Students
Office of the President
From the desk of SGA President Sierra Blanchard-Hodge
A CALL TO VOTE
Vote in Local, State, National Elections
“Though few are guilty, we are all responsible” I write to the students of Xavier to remind you all of our duty to vote. We vote not only for individual benefits which enrich our personal lives, but more importantly, out of responsibility to each other, responsibility for our community and our neighbors. Failure to use the suffrage, for which those before us fought, marched and died, is to abdicate an essential duty. At Xavier, we are called to service to realize a more just and humane society. By casting my ballot, I speak on behalf of my neighbors and fellow citizens and I call my nation to justice. In the aftermath of the carnage of World War II and of the Holocaust, Rabbi Abraham Hershel reminded us that “Though few are guilty, all are responsible”. In the urgency of “Black Lives Matter”, we are called to take responsibility for the government of our communities, so as to assure justice, quality education and overall well-being of neighbors. Failure to use the vote led to city council and police failing to protect and serve. One failure led to another and eventually to the death of Michael Brown. We are all responsible. Early voting in Louisiana begins Tuesday, October 25. If you vote outside of Louisiana, it is not too late to get your absentee ballot. Move the world. Make it humane. Make it just. GO VOTE.
Dear Xavierites, The current election cycle has caused many to question the seriousness of the Office of the President of the United States as well as the direction of this nation. While it seems as though certain candidates are making a mockery of the Presidential office, I would like to believe that our democratic system is created in such a way that the voices and needs of American citizens will be heard. In order for this system to work properly, U.S. senators and representatives and state elected officials must be in place and work effectively for their constituents—and represent all of the people they were elected to serve. Voting for senators, house and local representatives allows the checks and balances system to function. It is for this reason that I stress the importance of voting in ALL elections, local, state and federal. It is far too often that voters only turn out for presidential elections and do not engage in local elections and policy-making decisions. As your SGA President, I have led efforts in registering students to vote and will host an event highlighting all open Louisiana political seats on the Nov. 8, 2016, ballot. Follow org.sync for more details. I encourage all students to pay attention to policy issues and the political platforms of each candidate.
In Joy and Hope Sierra Blanchard-Hodge, SGA President Xavier University of Louisiana Oct. 18, 2016
Reynold Verret, President Xavier University of Louisiana Oct. 18, 2016
Trump has Validated Bigotry, Sexism
by Kaelin Maloid Editor-in-Chief kmaloid@xula.edu As a black woman, I’ve been called many things: nigger, ho’, bitch, and, once in Arkansas, a “negress,” which made me laugh. “Whore” doesn’t even begin to scratch the insults that
would cause a reaction, much less make me think about it for too long. It’s been five days since a guy called me that, and I’ve forgotten all but the starkest details about him: the brown streaks in his mostly gray, straggly beard, and the way the creases in his sunburnt skin folded up. And I remember how his whiskey breath burned my nostrils when he called me a “stupid whoremonger” who didn’t know what was best for this country because I said Hillary Clinton is the better presidential candidate. Honestly, I’m not even concerned about a drunk, white man yelling at me. It’s happened before over a Saints game, so I’m not surprised it happened over a political conversation. What I’m more concerned about is what this presidential campaign has done: made America even less of a safe space for minorities and
more of a safe space for bigots. Republican nominee Donald Trump and his campaign bear much of the blame. Bigots have always found a platform to speak and act out. The Ku Klux Klan and David Duke are still alive and kicking. Social media allow ignorance to spread within seconds. Men typically shout over women on news talk shows. However, Trump’s campaign has made it okay to say anything about anyone, truth or not. He says the Second Amendment makes it okay to threaten someone with a gun. “If she [Clinton] gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks,” Trump said in reference to U.S. Supreme Court vacancies. “Although the Second Amendment people—maybe there is, I don’t know.” His supporters cheered. In a country where Trayvon Martin was murdered
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by someone exercising his Second Amendment right, I don’t find Trump’s comment funny at all. There were times I was afraid that someone carrying a gun would use it and the Second Amendment against me if I made the wrong move. Trump also enforces negative stereotypes about people of color. He frequently says most black people live in violent, poverty-riddled inner cities. He’s said Mexicans—not Latinos, as they prefer—are illegal aliens who are rapists and criminals and drug dealers. I grew up in a rural town surrounded by sugarcane and farm lands. I never saw an “inner city” until I moved to New Orleans to attend Xavier. Growing up across from the street from a sugarcane field meant Latin Americans worked it—and, often times, when I was young, they would stop to speak
to me and make me laugh. I did not experience the people Trump insists they are. A recently released video has Trump doing what it also does best: putting down women. The 2005 recording captures Trump bragging that he takes whatever he wants from a woman because he is a celebrity. He can kiss a woman or “grab her by the p****.” The problem isn’t only with Trump being a racist and sexist. It’s with someone in his position saying these things and encouraging others to do the same, like a total stranger who thought it was perfectly okay to put his finger in my face and call me a “stupid whoremonger” because I said I prefer Hillary Clinton—and not a racist, sexist pig.
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OW E R : G O VO T E ! In a Democracy, Who Votes for Our President?
by D’Audra Metoyer Contributig Writer dmetoyer@xula.edu The United States of America has a democracy, which means that the American people elect government officials. Is this really true? Even though every citizen has the right to vote according to the United States Constitution, not every citizen is extended that right to vote. There are laws in place to stop
individuals from participating in elections. If individuals are not allowed to vote, then is it really the American people who elect our president? Or is it a certain group that votes and elects the president? In 2008, the number of African-American voters who voted in a presidential election increased tremendously. While this meant that more individuals were turning out to vote, there were consequences to an increase in this voting bloc. According to political science researcher Wendy Weiser, the higher the increase of minority and lowincome voter turnout a state had, the more likely the state was to pass legislation that diminished voting rights. In her article, “Voter Suppression: How Bad? Not Since The 19Th Century Has Government Suppressed Rather Than Enlarged The Right To Vote,” Weiser reports that seven of the 11 states with the highest turnout of African-
American voters in 2008 passed legislation to make voting harder for citizens in that state. Examples of voter suppression laws include requiring individuals to present proof of citizenship when they register to vote or requiring a photo ID in a place where it may be difficult to obtain a government ID card. Requiring an ID is supposed to stop voter fraud, but Edwin Rios claims in his article, “Block the Vote,” that of the 1 million ballots cast in elections from 2000 to 2014, there were only 31 documented instances of voter fraud. Inmates are also being denied the right to vote. According to Jonah Siegel, 35 states do not allow inmates to regain their voting rights when released from prison. In his article, “Felon Disenfranchisement And The Fight For Universal Suffrage,” Siegel claims the United States has one of the highest
incarceration rates among developed countries. This means that millions of individuals are being denied their constitutional right to vote and most of these inmates are African-American and low-income. If released convicts and other American citizens are being disenfranchised, then who votes in the elections? In Sean Elwee’s article, “Why the Voting Gap Matters?” Elwee reports that in 2010, 61.6 percent of citizens who made above $150,000 voted, while only 49 percent of the American citizens who made below $10,000 voted. This is because the rich are not targeted by voter suppression laws and generally do not become inmates, so they are free to vote. If fewer AfricanAmericans and low-income citizens are voting, the results are not representative of the entire population. They do not represent the individuals who cannot vote because of voter
suppression laws or who have been inmates. When more of the upper class votes, then the elected person is more reflective of that class. The wishes and preferences of the low-income and African-Americans are not taken into account. It is the rich, or the wealthiest one percent, that vote for the president, not the American people.
Existing Election Rules Designed to Downplay, Exclude Third Party
by Dylan Bullock Contributig Writer dbullock@xula.edu I’ve grown up with people around me telling me how important it is to vote. “People died for our right to vote.” “Every vote counts.” So once I turned 18, there was no question that I would be voting in the next election. So here we are, my first election and I’m forced to choose between the lesser of two evils. Or am I? These less than ideal circumstances got me thinking: Do I really have a
choice if I have to make it under duress? I don’t think so. The presidential election gives voters the illusion of choice. It’s almost like a parent asking their child if they want to take a bath before or after dinner. Either way the child is going to get wet, but at least they feel like they have a choice in the matter. How many times have you been to the polls and seen names that you’ve never even heard of? Sure, you could choose one of them, but why would you? You don’t know anything about them, so it might as well be your mailman running for president. Why don’t these candidates have the same exposure as Democratic and Republican candidates? Money and the media are the major forces working to the detriment of third-party candidates. According to Kristina Nwazota, a journalist for PBS NewsHour, “Campaign finance rules say that a political party can only get government funding to run a race if it received a certain percentage of votes from the previous
election.” Since most people are focused on the two major political parties, the media tend to overlook the candidates from other parties. This lack of media coverage results in third-party candidates not being able to generate the new supporters necessary for government funding; therefore, many candidates are forced to fund themselves and find their own means of exposure. The political system works against third-party candidates, as well. The “winnertake-all” electoral system allows the candidate with the highest percentage of votes to take all of that state’s electoral votes in 48 of 50 states; the exceptions are Nebraska and Maine. In 2000, Democrats blamed Green Party candidate Ralph Nader for taking votes from Al Gore, Nwazota reported. The Commission on Presidential Debates requires candidates to poll at 15 percent in order to participate in any presidential debates. However, this system is extremely biased. In the current election, one poll of voters under
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30 showed Jill Stein of the Green Party was polling at 16 percent, according to Amy Goodman of Democracy Now. Goodman notes that this Commission is controlled by the two major political parties, which says a lot considering they feel like the presence of another candidate steals votes from their party’s candidate. Third-party candidates often force Democrats and Republican to consider issues they would otherwise overlook. It’s easy to forget that when Abraham Lincoln won the presidency, Republicans were considered a third-party. Running on an anti-slavery campaign was not a popular platform in 1860. Women’s suffrage was brought into the political battleground largely by The Socialist Party, and the Populist party brought attention to many issues that led to the Fair Standards Act of 1983, Nwzota reported. Dave Shilling, a contributor for The Guardian, notes that in the current election, Stein has used the death of Harambe, the gorilla shot at the Cincinnati Zoo, to
address the issue of animal rights. With so many young people supporting Bernie Sanders and the state of this election being what it is, we are specifically discouraged from voting for third-party candidates. However, I would challenge this rhetoric and encourage everyone to look into the policies of the third-party candidates. If every vote counts the way we’ve been told, then it is our duty, as citizens of this country, to vote for the candidate we feel embodies the direction our country should be going; even if that means they do not belong to one of the major political parties. Third-party candidates have a history of progressive ideas and we owe it to ourselves to consider every possible option. In the words of Thomas Jefferson, “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.”
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How Do Your Race and Gender Affect Your Vote? by Morgan Moore Contributig Writer mmoore12@xula.edu The most fundamental form of political participation in the United States is voting. Historically in United States elections, voter turnout has never been very high. Political participation varies based on intersectionality/identity. On intersectionality and political participation, researcher Joshua Kjerulf Dubrow cites the American Political Science Association’s statement that “disadvantaged groups – measured in terms of their gender, ethnicity, and class — participate less, and thus have lesser influence in government
policy and legislation.” Moreover, several factors of identity – income and education, race, age, gender, and place of residence – all impact political participation. College-educated people are more likely to vote because they are more interested and more aware. However, age and race seem to be two diminishing factors in U.S. election turnout. Notwithstanding typically being more educated, young adults, those under age 25, do not tend to vote because they feel politically uninvolved. As the U.S. Census study shows in the graph, “Voting Rates.”
College Students and Voting Participation by Shantel Berkley Contributig Writer sberkley@xula.edu
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At the Dimond: Take a Knee, Champ
by Dimond Hall Staff Writer dhall7@xula.edu
Like the Pledge of Allegiance, “…With liberty and justice for all” was a phrase we heard growing up and never questioned. However, what we do not realize is that, as minorities, this particular phrase does not apply to us.
After countless killings—such as Mike Brown, Trayvon Martin, and more—coupled with the unjust decisions, minority communities have been affected. Because of those things, citizens have taken to the streets to protest these decisions and express how they feel. The people protesting are not limited to citizens, though—celebrities and athletes have also taken
initiatives to create peaceful protests. One athlete in particular has been taking over sports headlines since the San Francisco 49er’s home opener in September. Colin Kaepernick, along with teammate Eric Reid, took a knee during the National Anthem in an act of protest because they don’t believe that this country treats everyone fairly like America claims that it does. In an interview with NFL Media, Kaepernick said, “I am not going to stand for a country that oppresses black people and people of color…To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.” There were many repercussions Kaepernick and other athletes could face by taking a knee, such as
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losing endorsements, coaches limiting their playing time, or even losing their jobs altogether. Despite this, other athletes wh9o agreed with him began taking knees, too, deciding that they could use this as a way to voice their beliefs. Kenny Stills and Arian Foster of the Miami Dolphins are two players that stand with Kaepernick. In a different sport, National Basketball Association superstar, LeBron James, told ESPN he would not kneel, despite respecting what Kaepernick was doing. “Standing for the National Anthem is something that I will do,” said James to ESPN. “But that doesn’t mean I don’t respect and don’t believe in what Colin Kaepernick is doing.” James, who has three children, agrees that there is something flawed within the justice system when it comes to people of color. Although he does not follow
the way Kaepernick protests, the influence of Kaepernick’s movement is show throughout all sports, including nonprofessional. High schoolers have started to take a knee across the country, despite the backlash. Even fans are starting to kneel, too, such as during the 49ers and Buffalo Bills game on October 16 where protestors kneeled with Kaepernick amongst the jeers. Kaepernick’s protesting was not meant to be disrespectful to the National Anthem or America. His nonviolent approach was an act meant to inspire change in the way the legal system worked. Even though more people are discussing him protesting rather than why he’s doing it, I hope his peaceful protesting will incite change in the way the legal system handed.
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Breast Cancer Awareness by Ayanna Robertson Staff Writer arober20@xula
In the African American community, there are several diseases that are most common. These diseases include: diabetes, asthma, strokes, high blood pressure, and cancer. According to cancer. org, 189,910 new cancer diagnosis are expected in the African American community in 2016. However, one of the most deadly forms of cancer amongst the black community is breast cancer. By the year 2012, the rate at which black women were diagnosed with breast cancer was equal to the rate at which white women were diagnosed, says ww5.komen. org. This is important to know because according to cancer.org, black women have historically had lower rates of breast cancer diagnosis than white women. In the state of Louisiana, the diagnosis rate for breast cancer was highest
in black women, than any other racial or ethnic group. According to ww5. komen.org, out of every 100,000 women between the years of 2008-2012, roughly 128 of them were white and diagnosed with breast cancer, while 124 of them were black and diagnosed with breast cancer. The mortality rate for breast cancer is also significantly higher in the African American community. In 2012, the mortality rate was 42 percent higher in black women than in white women, says cancer.org. Some contributing factors for the death rate amongst black women due to breast cancer include: being diagnosed in the later stages, having more aggressive types of cancer cells, and having a higher rate of obesity. African American women are also more likely to be diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Triple- negative breast cancer has a poorer prognosis than other types of breast cancer,
making it more difficult to treat. However, there are measures that can be taken in order to help prevent breast cancer and detect it early. These measures include: • Women who participate in regular physical activity are between 10-15 percent less likely to be at risk for breast cancer. • Alcohol consumption can increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer by up to 10 percent per drink, per day. • Women who smoke are 21 percent more likely to form breast cancer, than non smokers. • The American Cancer Society also recommends that by the age of 45, women should be having yearly mammograms. • The Black Women’s Health Imperative says that doing monthly self-examinations is very important. Feeling for lumps or irregularities in the breast tissue can be the first step to early diagnosis and survival.
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Susan G. Komen will be hosting a Race for the Cure, October 22, 2016, in City Park. To register for the event, go to neworleans.info-komen. org. For more information on breast cancer, visit: http://ww5.komen.org/ BreastCancer/Statistics.html
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