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Father Etido Jerome with refugee child.
SGA Seeks to Help Flood Victims Dear Xavierites, Many of our Xavier students, faculty, staff, and alumni families have been affected by the recent flooding in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas of Louisiana. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have suffered loss during this difficult time. We want people that were affected by the flooding to contact the Student Government Association (sga@xula.edu), as we will be organizing groups to assist in cleaning and gutting homes. We ask that all requests be submitted
to the SGA by Sept. 20, 2016. The Xavier community understands that a loss of this magnitude can have lasting effects. It is natural to experience heightened and unexpected emotional responses. The Counseling and Wellness Center is available to students, faculty, and staff. Please contact them at: 504-520-7315 or visit the St. Joseph Student Academic and Health Resource Center, 2nd floor, Room 202. You may also visit their website at http://www. xula.edu/counseling/index.html. Affected students can apply for Xavier’s newly instituted XSCAPE Fund at http:// www.xula.edu/financial-aid/ xscapeinfo.html.
God Bless America, and God Bless Xavier University of Louisiana. Sincerely, Sierra Blanchard-Hodge Xavier University of Louisiana Student Government Association President Elect 2016-2017
Photos by Natest Dockery
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Father Etido: Saved by Hope in Lebanon By Etido Jerome Xavier Chaplain ejerome@xula.edu
It was in the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, while waiting for my next flight, looking at all the people doing the same thing -- en route from somewhere to somewhere—when a simple but profound realization came over me: human beings are the same everywhere. Why do we not have peace in the world if we are so much alike? I was on my way to Lebanon, part of a Catholic Relief Services (CRS) delegation that would visit refugees and migrants who are being helped by CRS. These are the same people who are now drawing the world’s attention as tens of thousands of them reach Europe. As my trip found its way to Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, I admit I was afraid – I had read so many stories of ISIS surges – but also
hopeful. My first encounter buoyed me. It was at a center for Syrian refugee children run by the Good Shepherd Sisters. In the classrooms, I did not find the gloomy, sad, pitiable, ragged looking children I expected, but instead excited, enthusiastic, smiling faces full of life. It reminded me of my days in elementary school. There was real joy here. They might have been refugees, but more than that, they were children, much like children all over the world. In the camps, the story was different as the children’s parents narrated their stories of exile. There was a young nursing mother whose child needed heart surgery. She told us that she would have loved to return to Syria for the surgery, but she cannot because of the war. “Can CRS help me?” she sobbingly asked. Fortunately, we had on the delegation a healthcare provider who examined the child. CRS staff promised to help. Hope emerged, just as it did outside that tent. Life in the Beqaa Valley is not comfortable
for the exiled, but nearby was an okra garden, a spot of green with fresh tender vegetables on its vines. Hope. I found hope in another place, Adyan, a Lebanese foundation for interreligious studies and spiritual solidarity. In a part of the world where religion is so often used to divide, Adyan promotes and fosters sustainable peace among the diverse religions through crosscultural education on peacebuilding. They teach that diversity is not to be shunned, but welcomed as it enriches us by generating mutual understanding and intercultural citizenship; by letting us learn the lesson I saw in the Frankfurt airport, that we are indeed all alike. I took this hope with me to a shelter run by the Catholic charity Caritas for some of the 200,000 migrant workers in Lebanon. Though the women in this shelter came to this country with hope, supposedly legally recruited to work, they found themselves exploited and abused
by employers who had paid an enormous amount of money to incountry agencies to get them. They told similar stories of arriving in Lebanon only for immigration officials to house them in a secret room at the airport. Their employers picked them up and seized their passports. Their jobs turned out to be forced labor. Any minor altercation with an employer—usually regarding pay—would result in police arrest with underground detention at city jails. They had no access to legal protection. Many who escaped from their employers to the moderately furnished secret Caritas shelters were waiting to get their legal battle resolved—fortunately with the help of Caritas and its partners. These women, though trapped, live with the hope of returning home. And their lives showed the hope for the Middle East. Though from diverse cultures with different
languages and religious affiliations, they live freely and peacefully in this shelter, sharing bathrooms, dorm-style bedrooms and kitchen in common as friends. These beautiful young women deserve freedom, a right to work and a just wage. But even in their dire circumstances, the smiles on their faces reminded me of the ones I saw on the children at the center fun by the Good Shepherd Sisters. It was the smile of life, gained, not lost because of the help of committed volunteers, Caritas and CRS staff. In many ways, I was a refugee in Lebanon, escaping from my own preconceptions and fears. My hope is that the people of Europe, as well as the United States and Canada and the rest of the world, will shed their own preconceptions and fears and welcome these people who proved to me that what I realized in Frankfurt was true: human beings are the same everywhere.
Understanding Public Health Challenges By L. Faye Grimsley, Ph.D. Head, Public Health Services fgrimsle@xula.edu
Community education and training are playing a key role in addressing public health challenges faced by individuals in Ghana, Africa. The Catholic Relief Services Ghana Faculty Enrichment Program provided an opportunity for me to interact and share knowledge in topics related to clean water, sanitation, hygiene, and nutrition. During my visit to Ghana with 10 other faculty members from around the United States, I witnessed the challenges and
efforts that are taking place to make sure community members have clean water, a safe and healthy environment, and proper nutrition. This experience made me realize that public health around the world is still evolving and more outreach and education are still needed to address proper hand washing and hygiene, nutrition and diet, prenatal care, immunizations, clean drinking water, indoor air quality, disease prevention, and waste management. Although I could see progress is being made through efforts from non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and foundations,
there are still opportunities to assist in meeting the public health needs that still exist at the global level. I am looking forward to continuing to share my knowledge and expertise in collaboration with CRS and other faculty and students to help make a difference in the quality of life experiences for people and communities who are confronted with public health challenges.
Catholic Relief Services aids in educating women on utrition.
Travel with Catholic Relief Services Engages Xavier’s Mission Statement By Robin G. Vander, Ph.D. Department of English African American & Diaspora Studies rvander@xula.edu Maternal and child healthcare. Access to potable water. Sanitation and hygiene. Climate change and sustainable agriculture. Nutrition. Microfinance clubs. Art and fair trade. Peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Mass migration. These are just some of the pressing issues being addressed by Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) and its community partners around the globe. In the past year, three members of the Xavier community have participated in immersion programs with CRS, myself included. Traveling to places such as the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, University Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry, Father Etido Jerome, S.S.J., met with Syrian refugees housed in shelters. While forced exile brought the Syrians to Lebanon, it was Father Etido’s dedication to humanitarian causes coupled with the expansive reach of CRS
that facilitated his being there. For Dr. L. Faye Grimsley, Associate Professor and Department Head of Public Health Sciences, it was her sustained work of over 25 years as a certified industrial hygienist (CIH). With her commitment to environmental justice, Dr. Grimsley traveled to Ghana during the summer break to learn of the public health challenges faced by community members and the responses currently being developed on the ground there. It was a host of intersecting factors, but primarily a commitment to social justice and the ongoing work in African
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American and Diaspora Studies (AADS), that put me on the path to traveling with CRS. Though I’d traveled to Ghana several times over the last decade and half, my trip with CRS in summer 2015 was transformative and exhaustive. The above list of critical issues reflects most of those we studied during our time there. In each location and situation CRS partnered with other agencies, community members and their designated leaders/ representatives to responsibly assess situations and appropriate measures for addressing needs. This week CRS representatives
will be on campus to discuss its foci in different regions, how the concept of Integral Human Development (IHD) informs approaches to social justice, and the Faculty Learning Commons, an online collection of resources that enhances undergraduate instruction about critical issues. Lastly, though international efforts are highlighted here, the visit from CRS also presents a rich opportunity for Xavier to consider the work being done closer to home in our own respective communities.
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Letter from the Editor
The Xavier Herald Staff
Welcome back, Xavierites. Whether it’s your first year (XULA20), or your last (XULA17), or you’re somewhere stuck in between having the ‘itis about going to class (XULA18 and XULA19), we at the Herald would like to wish you prosperity in your classes, social life, internships, and whatever else you take on this year.
FALL 2016
Editor-in-Chief: Kaelin Maloid Design Editor: Nicholas Davison Photography Editor: Natese Dockery
May the curve be ever in our favor, right? As you read this, I would like to present to you the first edition of the Xavier Herald for the Fall 2016 semester. It includes Arts & Entertainment, sports, a pull out section from the Career Advancement Center, and more. Our staff, including contributing writers, graphic designers, and photographers, have all worked hard to make sure this edition was the best it could possibly be.
Graphic Design Nicholas Davison Leland Johnson Ayanna Robertson
But before you get to that, let’s talk about some of the things we did this summer. The Herald is an award-winning newspaper, and our excellence is something we have kept and will continue to keep up. This summer was no different.
Photographers Cayli Cheeks Nicholas Davison Jordan DeLoch Natese Dockery Kaelin Maloid
First and foremost, I would like to wish a congratulations to our former editor-in-chief, Eric Craig, for being voted the first runner-up for the 2015-16 Reporter of the Year from the Southeast Journalism Conference. Additionally, the Herald also won awards this summer from the Louisiana Press Association. Nicholas Davison, our graphics designer, won the Gary Hebert award for single best use of a graphic design on a single page, the second year in a row he won this award. Mark Veals, the website content manager, also came in first place for best overall website. I, Kaelin Maloid, won first place for best feature story.
Staff Writers
Joe Brown Jordan DeLoch
Sports
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On Sept. 9, 2016, the College Media Association announced the Herald is among the three finalists for the 2015-16, four-year/non-weekly newspaper Pinnacle Award. We’ll get the final results at the CMA Conference in October in Atlanta.
Contributing Writers Blake Marshall
I and the team are extremely proud of these awards and nominations, and we are striving for even more excellence from our paper this year. We hope you enjoy this first edition.
Faculty Adviser: Melinda L. Shelton 504.520.5096, mshelton@xula.edu
Sincerely, Kaelin Maloid Editor-in-Chief
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A G R E E T I N G F R O M T H E D I R E C TO R By Lasana Cambrice, Director Office of Career Advancement lcambric@xula.edu
Lasana Cambrice
The key to finding a rewarding career is to begin the planning process as early as possible. Obviously, you took a large step by enrolling at Xavier, but an academic degree is not a guarantee of professional success. Career planning involves
accumulating the skills and experiences required to be effective in a chosen profession. Formal academic study must be complemented by research, internships, and volunteer efforts that enrich task-specific competencies and sharpen soft skills. International experience provides advanced cultural competency skills to help you thrive in a diverse global environment.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS PROVIDES W O M E N ’ S B U S I N E S S AT T I R E By Carolyn Thomas Director, Career Services cathomas@xula.edu
How many times have you heard the adage, “Don’t judge a book by the cover?” Fair or not, when someone sees you, especially for the first time, they form an impression based on how you look, including what you’re wearing. The Office of Career Services has partnered with Dress for Success New Orleans to ensure our female students needing help with professional attire are ready to make a powerful statement when entering the interview room. For 16 years, Dress for Success has served women in New Orleans. It is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that helps women who are entering the workplace. Dress for Success strives for a world where all women are financially independent, are treated with dignity and respect, and are directly
impacting their lives and those of their families. Although Dress for Success provides their clients with professional attire to secure employment, they are about more than simply a new outfit. They have programs to furnish a client with confidence and knowledge to actively define her life, the direction she takes and what success means to her. Dress for Success goes beyond suiting women. Their clients are invited to join a networking association which was created to promote employment retention and career advancement. To receive clothing, students must have a referral from the Office of Career Services. Please
contact Marian Minnard at mminnard@xula.edu , call 504.520.7364 or drop by our office, St. Joe’s Academic & Health Resource Center, third floor, to set up your appointment. We have just received 24 suits for our students, and in some cases Ms. Minnard will accompany you to the Dress for Success store. Not only can you receive interview attire, but upon landing employment, you can also receive a week’s worth of clothing suitable for work. Every professional woman should own a business suit, so let Dress for Success help you!
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This special “pull out” section in The Xavier Herald explains some of the tools you need to thrive here at Xavier, in internships, graduate school, job interviews—and on the job. Ultimately, it’s up to each student to make her or his own way. The Offices of Career Services and Graduate Placement on the 3rd floor of St. Joseph’s Academic and Health Resource Center offer
a plethora of programs to help students be prepared today and for the future. Meet with one of our staff members to begin your career plan. Secure the perfect research, internship, or employment opportunity. You hold the key to your success.
CAREER ASSESSMENTSPL ANNING YOUR FUTURE! By Marian Minnard Associate Director, Career Placement mminnard@xula.edu
Growing up you probably knew exactly what you wanted to be as an adult. Today, you may not be so sure. The good news is that if you haven’t yet declared your major or a career you’d like to pursue, there’s still time. Career Services can steer you in the right direction. A wide variety of assessment tools are available to identify your skills, interests, preferences, values, and abilities. The Office of Career Services offers Woofound. Woofound is a transformational personality assessment that recommends career paths based on personality and preference data. After completing the assessment you will receive a detailed breakdown of your career personality, including a blend of your strengths, what type of people you work well with, and career fields you may be interested in. You’ve come a long way already and your degree is within your reach. Now is the time to start your self-discovery and figure out where you want to go.
CAREER SERVICES • GRADUATE PLACEMENT • 3RD FLOOR, ST. JOSEPH ACADEMIC & HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER • (504) 520-7633 • CAC@XULA.EDU • SOCIAL MEDIA: @CAC_XULA
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I ’ M H I R E D ! W H AT D O I W E A R ? B U S I N E S S AT T I R E T I P S
PROFESSIONAL DRESS BASICS BUSINESS ATTIRE FOR MEN “Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” – COCO CHANEL
• Suit (navy, dark gray, black in thin pin stripes or solid) • Blazers • Tie (simple silk or silk-like fabric) • Dress shirt-long sleeved (cotton/polyester, subtle colors-white, pin stripes, blue) • Tailored sport coat (no plaids or wild patterns) • Dress trousers • Laced up shoes (black, brown)
BUSINESS ATTIRE FOR WOMEN • Business oriented skirted suits or tailored pant suit • Business - like dresses • Coordinated separates with tailored jacket • Closed toed pumps • Hosiery • Pieces are worn in dark colors such as black or navy blue • More conservaMve approach
WHEN TO WEAR SUITS • Interviews • Career/job fairs and expos • Business networking events • When the event calls for “informal” or “standard” attire • Contract negotiations • Formal meetngs • At any business event not specifically mentioned as “business casual” or “casual attire”
CAREER SERVICES PRESENTS…...
SUITED FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOPS How to Ace Your Interview — Sept. 15—12:15pm —St. Joe RM 301 An interview is an opportunity to articulate skills, abilities and accomplishments that best match the attributes of an ideal candidate. Advanced preparation, practice, targeted research and understanding the interview process are keys to success. Learn what to do before, during and after an interview.
Professional Networking 101—Sept. 20—12:15pm —UC RM 205C Did you know that networking is the best way to find an internship/job? Up to 60% of job seekers list networking as the primary method of finding employment. Students can learn how to communicate their purpose, highlight strengths, make a strong first impression, and learn helpful tips on how to start building a network.
Resumania—Sept. 20— 1:30pm-4:30pm-St. Joe RM 302
A resume is intended to get you an interview, where you will have a chance to further describe what you can contribute to an organization and differentiate yourself from the competition. Students can stop by and have their resume critiqued. Resume critiques will take about 15 minutes.
Building Your LinkedIn Brand—Sept. 27—12:15pm —UC RM 201 Students can learn how to create a LinkedIn profile, the value of social media as a tool for networking, and how social media can help in the job search process. Free headshots will be offered. Professional attire required for photo.
Speed Mock Interviewing—Sept 30—1:30pm-4:30pm—St. Joe 302 This session will give students the chance to practice interview skills in a no-pressure, learning environment. Students rotate to a different professional every 10 minutes to face a series of questions and then gain instant feedback from interviewers. This is a great opportunity for students to practice interviewing skills and learn how to promote themselves in future interviews.
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“Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.” – HENRY WARD BEECHER
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I N T E R N S H I P S P OT L I G H T
Catherine Nash, Psychology/Pre-Med Senior Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Division of Cancer Research and Training Center to Eliminate Cancer Health Disparities Research
Christine Smith, Sociology Senior Nutrition Policy Institute-Research Intern, UC Berkeley School of Public Health
During my summer research internship at UC Berkeley, I learned how social factors shape This summer I worked as an Undergraduate human health, how to conduct descriptive Cancer Research and Training Program and analytic statistics, and use statistical Intern with the Charles R. Drew University of programming software (STATA) to analyze my Medicine and Science. I learned more about original research question. The most valuable the health disparities that exist in the cancer aspect of my research program was being able population specifically with minorities. The most to network with graduate mentors and faculty valuable aspect of this program for me was the staff to gain more insight into graduate programs community outreach part, where we went out and opportunities after I graduate from Xavier into the community to promote cancer awareness University. and screening processes.
Ahmeena Anderson, Biology Senior Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Intern
In the spring of 2016, Eli Lilly came to our campus to recruit Xavier students. After completing the application and participating in on-campus interviews in the Office of Career Services, I was given that opprotunity. I was one of three students representing Xavier University in the Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Summer Internship Program. I was awarded the 2016 MVP Intern Award, the Eli Lilly Peer Award and was offered a full-time position with the company pending my degree completion in May 2017.
Robert Freter, Biology/Pre-Med Junior University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Environmental Medicine-Research
I conducted environmental lung research at the University of Rochester Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship. In addition to conducting research, I also had clinical rotation in the emergency department, MCAT preparation, and weekly seminars. I learned how a research lab functions and gained hands-on training with different experiments such as, an ELISA ASSAY and using a Cellometer machine.
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Sierra Blanchard-Hodge, Political Science Senior Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Intern Office of Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, D-FL-24
This summer I participated and gained first-hand experience in policy and legislative work. I learned more about the background processes of writing, introducing, voting on, and implementing bills. The most valuable aspects of my internship were being so close to those who make changes in our nation and being able to assist in the process of making laws as well as making suggestions to Congressional Members and staff.
Cydney Stevenson, Accounting Sophomore Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp State Farm Insurance
Although I received many summer opportunities, I chose to attend the Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp in New York City. For three days, I lived as a business professional. I networked with other business students and Goldman Sachs employees from all over the world; attended multiple sessions, including “How to Read the Wall Street Journal”, “What to Put on your Resume”, and “How to Network”. I also was placed into a group to do a case study on one of the firm’s small businesses. Additionally, I worked with Daniel Brown State Farm Insurance companies where I planned a marketing event for the office. At 18 years old, I received more experience in one summer than some professionals.
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THE ESSENTIALS OF RESUME WRITING Your resume is basically an advertisement about yourself. Due to all the different information about writing a resume, you can easily become confused or overwhelmed about what belongs on a resume, what doesn’t, the format, etc. While you have some flexibility regarding the format or style of resume, there are some basic rules that should be adhered to by everyone. Nowadays, resumes are scanned by computers searching for key words. Keep in mind that the focus of your resume should be on what you can do for the employer and/ or how your skills match a specific job description.
Most college students need only a one page resume, but it should be completely error free and it should contain adequate white space to look pleasing to the eye. The Office of Career Services
has sample resumes with tips to help you construct this document. Stop by our office and pick up a couple of sample resumes and then we will be happy to help you tailor your resume to your liking.
Xavier’s one-stop-shop for internships is Gold Rush. It is the online software used for job postings (local and national), on-campus interviews, and employer research. You can search for and apply to internships, full-time positions, and local part-time jobs. You can find contact information for company representatives and keep track of when companies are conducting information sessions. Stop by the Office of Career Services, St. Joe’s, Room 302, or to request login information, send your request to Kim Dase at kdase@xula.edu.
GOOD EXAMPLE
BAD EXAMPLE
JOHNNY B. GOODE jgoode@xula.edu / 504-555-1234
JOHNNY B. GOODE BigDaddyJ@yahoo.com
Objective:
Internship utilizing education in business
Education:
Xavier University of Louisiana Bachelor of Science May 2019 Major: Business Administration Minor: English GPA: 3.0 (overall)/ 3.5 (major)
Experience:
Garrett Temporary Agency New Orleans, LA Human Resources Clerk Summer 2016
Objective:
A challenging position with a progressive company which would enable me to grow professionally and utilize my creativity and interpersonal skills.
Education:
Xavier University of New Orleans Bachelor of Science May 2017 Major: Business Minor: English
Experience:
Garrett Temporary Agency 1724 Galacino Street, 70109
Clerk in the HR Dept. 2016-2016
In this position I was responsible for processing applications and job requests. I also helped my boss write job descriptions to be filled.
Activities/Honors:
Student Government Association Executive Board Alpha Sigma Kappa Fraternity Dean’s List Choir Director for Our Lady Catholic Church Youth Choir
Skills:
Energetic, excellent communicator, Internet
References:
Upon Request
• Processed applicant files and employer job requests • Assisted with writing descriptions of available positions
Activities/Honors: Student Government Association Executive Board Alpha Sigma Kappa Fraternity Dean’s List Church Youth Choir Director
Skills:
MS Office, Adobe, People Soft
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PARTYNEXTDOOR “P3” ALBUM REVIEW by Joe Brown Contributing Writer jbrown55@xula.edu The long awaited Partynextdoor 3 (P3) album had me feeling different types of emotions which I couldn’t at first decide was good or bad on the first listen. After the third listen, I can report those emotions were good. Knowing from previous Partynextdoor albums and songs he brings a mood to his music other artists strive to give their fans. This album was no different, as Partynextdoor blends a new dancehall sound mixed with his old alternative R&B feel. The album shows an evolved PND that suffers from
predictability still but adds a new upbeat tempo with his usual topics of sex, drugs, and woman. The album begins with “High Hopes” building up the sexy dark mood with his signature ”Party” opener and added gunshots. Upbeat and lasting 7 minutes he reveals that he has high expectations for a ex he’s checking up on. Then comes the experimentation of the dancehall genre that Drake, his O.V.O. crew mate has been loved and scrutinized for lately. This part of the album starts with “Not Nice” which is an island vibe that makes you want to get up and dance and is mixed in with PND’s comments on how his current girlfriend treats him badly and he would never do that
to her. “Problems & Selfless”mid tempo is a combination of revelations of his love life regarding his problems with two woman fighting over him and his desire for his son to have these problems. Transitioning into where PND really drops every wall and gets into his new girl’s issue with being selfish and never realizing PND’s selflessness through it all. Moving into the last few songs on the album come the album’s potential favorite’s “Transparency,” “1942,” and “Come and see me,” which are more fast paced and describe the new PND sound perfectly.
Student Spotlight: Blake Marshall, ‘Dey ’ by Blake Marshall Photographer bmarsha1@xula.edu Dey say you ain’t gone never be nothing Dey say u gone be just like yo daddy nem Dey say u gone be pregnant by 19 Dey say yo family is poor and all y’all live in that one house!!!! What dey don’t say is
let me fall away. So let’s triumph through the late nights And crowded halls. Let’s push through the late night and that underage alcohol. And be better be the greatest dey have every seen... The one dey think we can’t be. The electronic millennium that’s what dey can call us.
What are we here for.
But what dey miss is that it isn’t where we come come from
Are we really more than the statistics?
It isn’t about who are parents are
Are we really more than the stereotypes? Of course i say I’ll be a doctor one day. That’s why I’m in school right. I mean if I go I can say I stood the fight. Get the point that I should finish not because of what dey say!!
We are bigger than the I phones or social media that connect us. It’s the electric currents deep in our soul that urges us to be great. So shrug to dey I am paving my own way.......
But finish and be the best in my field. For my own better day!! And yes family will be thrilled. But it’s not about them or dey, But the God inside of me won’t
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Gold Nuggets Volleyball Season Preview by Kaelin Maloid Editor-in-chief kmaloid@xula.edu
Hasani Salaam and Tiffany Phillips converged at the net for a block against the University of Pikeville. Synchronized, they both jumped from their left foot first, strength and practice propelling their bodies upward. Two sets of arms traveled over their head, their hands coming together in motions they had practice for some years now. Behind them, four girls waited in position, ready to save the ball from hitting the Convocation Center court. However, Salaam and Phillips didn’t need help. If anyone had attended a Gold Nuggets’s volleyball game prior to this year, they would only recognize four of the 15 team members. That’s because the Gold Nuggets signed 11 new players this season—two transfers, nine freshman. Despite the newcomers, head coach Hannah Lawing says it hasn’t been as hard handling all those new personalities as she thought it would be. Mostly it was because the two transfers—Monet Fontaine and Juliana Tomasoni—were already used to the college climate, according to Lawing. It also helped that six of the nine freshman attended summer classes at Xavier University of Louisiana, which helped them be introduced to the volleyball system at Xavier prior to the season. “Really, it was like introducing only three newcomers,” said Lawing.
“It made our transition less difficult than in the past where everybody [the new players] flooded in at once.” Of course, not all has been gold for the Gold Nuggets, as they currently hold a record of 6-10. While there is room for improvement, Lawing said she didn’t like to think of things as “bad.” Some of things the Gold Nuggets have to improve are their confidence and aggressiveness at the net, according to their head coach. Lawing stated that they tended to be a timid and shy, and they also lacked the communication and energy they needed on occasion— however, those are areas they have been steadily progressing in. “It’s the little things that don’t necessarily come together right away, but that’s okay because we’ll be patient,” Lawing said. While most students are sleeping at 5 a.m., the Gold Nuggets are awake and practicing at the Recreational Center. Not only are they awake, but they’re alert, ready, and eager to fight for their positions, according to Lawing. They also do everything off the court that they need to, too. “They’ve been doing a good job of showing up to practice every day and wiping those tired eyes away,” Lawing laughed. “Even though it’s 5 a.m.” While spectators see them playing, it’s what they do at practice that prepares them for the games. According to Lawing, the Gold Nuggets fix their communication problem by stopping a drill if there is a lack of communication. They
point out the problem, and then the women get a second chance at the same kind of situation, and usually that is when they start to learn that behavior. “Repetition is what they need when they’re young and learning a new system,” Lawing added. After starting their season 1-9, the Gold Nuggets have picked up their play winning three of their last six matches, two of which have come on the road against Gulf Coast Atlantic Conference (GCAC) members Tougaloo College and Edward Waters College. Going into the rest of the season, this 15 member roster—which includes freshman: Brittanie Cockerel; Phillips; Adili Rikondja; Salaam; Amanda Perry; Bria Moore; Terri Drake; Taylor Ducros; and Cara Ford; sophomores: Fontaine and Sarah Pitts-Groce; juniors: Kaelan Temple and Tomasoni; and seniors Kayla Jones and Ralitsa Slanchev—have the home court advantage with 7 of their next 10 games being at home. Next up the Gold Nuggets take the court Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Convocation Center. against Springhill.
Top Photo: Salaam and Phillips jump for a block at the net. Photo by Dimond Hall. Right: Pitts Groce sends the ball over the net. Photo by Kaelin Maloid.
Home Games Thur. Sept. 15 Fri. Sept. 23 Thur. Sept. 29
Springhill 6 p.m. Faulkner 3 p.m. SUNO 6 p.m. xulaherald.com
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Juliana Tomasoni sends the ball flying over the net during a match against University of Pikeville. Photo by Kaelin Maloid.
Gold Nugget goes for the spike in Big Easy Blastoff tournament. Photo by Kaelin Maloid.
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September 13, 2016 - September 26, 2016
Snaps!
Peer Deans perform “The Fresh Prince of Xavier” for the freshman during freshman Orientation.
Resident Assistants perform the “R.A. Springer Show” during freshman orientation.
Gold Nuggets Volleyball against University of Pikeville in Big Easy Blast-off Tournament.
Peer Deans brave the weather to help freshman move in during orientation week.
Freshman men gather during freshman orientation.
Cecily Taylor poses for teh camera during the Wacky Olympics
Photos by: Cayli Cheeks, Jordan DeLoch, Natese Dockery, and Kaelin Maloid xulaherald.com