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Ready to Vote or Nah?
Experts say college-age voters make a difference By Bianca Moore Staff Writer
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n Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, elections will be held for all members of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senators, and governors, including Louisiana. Elected officials are responsible for laws and policy concerning student financial aid and loans, government grants, and even whom you can marry. Consequently, political experts say it’s important that college students are registered to vote—and show up on Election Day. One obstacle college students face is registration deadlines, according to Dee Shedrick, Louisiana outreach coordinator for the Campus Election Engagement Project, a non-partisan national project to help students register on time. Shedrick said the 2010 U.S. Census showed only 34 percent of 18 to 20 year olds are registered to vote, and in 2008,
21 percent of people ages 18-29 said the reason they weren’t registered to vote was because they missed the registration deadline. The following information should help Xavier students get registered or file absentee ballots in states where they are registered.
What’s needed to register?
• A student can be 17 to register but must be 18 on Election Day.
• Proof of your age (driver’s license, birth certificate or government issued ID) • Proof of residency. Xavier students who live on campus can use the university’s address as proof of residency and will be able to vote on campus Nov. 4.
• Students who live off campus can use a utility or other bill containing the address. • Proof of identity (Social Security number). • Students who want to register in their home city/state, can do so by going to the state’s voter registration website, generally listed under the secretary of state. • Once registered, you should receive a voter registration card in the mail in 1-2 weeks. • Students registered elsewhere can file an absentee ballot. Exact information is available on state websites.
St. Katharine Drexel: 7238 Dixon Street St. Michael’s: 3935 Pine Street Living Learning Center: 801 South Jefferson Davis Parkway St. Martin de Porres: 1001 South Jefferson Davis Parkway
On Campus Voter Registration Library Resource Center Now through Oct. 6. Information table at the entrance/art gallery and six walk-up computers in the reference area. Computers have links to voter registration services for Louisiana and other states. An information desk is staffed weekdays, 11 a.m. to noon. NAACP Student Chapter Thursday, Sept. 18 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. UC LOBBY NAACP Political Science Mass Communication Friday, Sept. 19 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UC Lobby Political Science Mass Communication Campus Election Engagement Project Tuesday, Sept. 23 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UC Lobby Beta Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority New Orleans Registrar of Voters Thursday, Sept. 25
11 a.m. to 3
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Election Day, Nov. 4
Xavier University is a registered polling location and on-campus residents can vote in the UC lobby. To make your process stress-free, bring a photo ID that has your name and signature. Poll workers will locate your name on a registered voter roster. If your name is not on the roster but should be, ask for help from the site director. For more information on campus registration, visit www.campusvoteproject.org/studentguides or call Shedrick at (504) 357-6033.
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Constitution Day is Sept. 17, and Xavier is hosting a panel discussion on “Miranda Rights: Does It Serve the Guilty or the Innocent?” at 6:30 p.m. in the Qata Pavilion, Room 112A. The panel includes Dr. Willie Gin, political science; Dr. Elliott Hammer, psychology; and Fathe Phillip Linden, theology.
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Ice Bucket Challenge is Too Cool By Sierra Armstrong Staff Writer
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cross the nation, this summer has been cooled by an overflow of iced water and support for research of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. According to the ALS Association, ALS is an incurable disease that leads to muscle paralysis throughout the body. The Ice Bucket Challenge serves as a virtual fundraiser that increases awareness of ALS. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge made its way to Xavier’s campus through Dr. Marguerite Giguette, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Father Maurice Nutt, Director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies. Dr. Giguette utilized a balcony at the Administration Building for the challenge. “I was challenged by my daughter,” she said, “and I wanted her to see
my willingness to participate. I wanted to be apart of this thing. It was just me doing my small part.” Father Maurice accepted his own challenge in memory of a friend who died from ALS. He stood behind the white stone “Xavier” in front of the Admin Building, and colleagues poured
two buckets of iced water on his head. “It was cold but refreshing,” Father Maurice said. Father Maurice Nutt, above center, and Dr. Marguerite Giguette take the plunge for ALS research.
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Viewpoint
The Xavier Herald Staff
Four hours changed Ferguson By Anthony Lotten Senior Staff Writer
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he fatal Aug. 9 shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown by white police officer Darren Wilson is neither the first of its kind, nor the last. According to Nation of Change, since July 2014 over four unarmed blacks were killed by police, including Eric Garner, Ezell Ford, John Crawford III, and Dante Parker. Dozens more die every day at each other’s hands. But reaction to the 18 yearold’s death in Ferguson, Missouri is unique.Instead of a brief plug during a local news segment that’s quickly forgotten, Brown’s killing garnered a month’s worth of global media coverage that included images of protests, police dogs, looting, tear gas, arson, military-grade weaponry, and mass arrests.
At 12:02 p.m., six-yearpolice veteran Wilson unloaded six rounds into Brown’s body.For nearly 10 minutes, his 6-foot-4inch body laid uncovered, and the image was captured on cell phones. The poignant image— one that arguably provoked community unrest—shows Brown’s body lying on Canfield Drive, face pressed against pavement soaking in a stream of his own blood. An ambulance crew checked his vitals, pronounced him dead, and covered his torso with a white sheet. The sheet did
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not cover his protruding feet and wounded head. Brown’s partially exposed body laid on the street for four hours. The community interpreted this display as an inhumane lack of respect, and once the images hit social media, they went viral, fueling hashtags mentioning Ferguson and Brown. The majority-white Ferguson police department blamed the inordinate amount of time on delays in the crime scene investigation. According to police logs, homicide detectives took over an hour to reach Canfield Drive. Brown’s body was not checked into the morgue until 4:37 p.m. Although details regarding the altercation between Brown and Wilson remain under investigation, one picture says 1,000 words. No person deserves to have their bulletriddled body lay in the street for four hours.
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WOYM?:
What was your reaction to Dr. Francis’s retirement announcement?
Dr. Francis Announces Retirement
By Cerise Dash Natese Dockery Staff Writer
“I’m kind of sad that I won’t be able to walk across the stage and receive my degree from Dr. Francis. That’s what I was looking forward to during my time at Xavier.” Liautaud Prophete Newark, New Jersey Junior
“I’m graduating this upcoming spring, so I feel honored that I will be apart of the last class that get their degree from Dr. Francis.” Bryon Cooper New Orleans, La Senior
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o the surprise of the entire Xavier community, Dr. Norman C. Francis announced his retirement after 46 years as president of the university. Students, faculty and staff gathered Sept. 4 in the Convocation Center with members of Dr. Francis’ family, Board of Trustees president Michael Rue, former New Orleans mayor Moon Landrieu and his son, Mitch Landrieu, current mayor. Dr. Francis said his last official day will be June 30, 2015.
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“I’m a new student here and I was shocked but then also really happy for him. Dr. Francis has made such a difference at Xavier so even though he’s leaving you can still see that his legacy is still here.” Shantel Berkley San Antonio, Tx Freshman
“It’s kind of sad seeing someone who has been here for so long leave. However the question whom will follow Dr. Francis is important.” Levon LeBan, Sophomore, New Orleans, LA
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Freshman Dorms ... To Be Honest ... St. Michael Residence Hall By Hassan Owens Staff Writer
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t. Michael’s Dormitory, otherwise known as “St. Mike’s,” is located in the heart of the Xavier’s campus and houses male freshmen. Built in 1955, the building was named after St. Michael, and according to Duane Cruz, the residence hall director, “St. Mike was the leader of God’s army that fought against Satan’s forces in the Book of Revelations. During the war in heaven, St. Michael defeated Satan.” St. Mike’s also housed Freedom Riders during the Civil
Rights movement. According to hall supervisor Wilfred Jones, “The surviving Freedom Riders actually came back on campus for the 50th anniversary a year ago to tell their stories. As an African American male, it makes you appreciate history. Back when they told us we couldn’t win, we still persevered through bombs, being belittled, and knocked off course.” Freshman resident Caleb Holman said “living in a place where the Freedom Riders stayed makes you feel like you’re actually a part of history.” St. Mike’s residents’ first impressions varied. Holman said “the outside actually looked nice. I was a little upset when I found out that I have to share a
room. I didn’t know that beforehand. It [the rooms] was very plain and small. I did like the lobby though.” Another freshman, Maurice “Slimm” Warner also gave St. Mike’s a mixed review. “It looks like a jail …bathrooms are horrible. The rooms are okay,” Warner said. “I do like living on the second floor though, because there is a close knit community of males with common goals.” St. Mike’s can be a growing experience, according to resident assistant Treyvon Merritt, “It plays a major part in the males’ Xavier experience. The guys build bonds at St. Mike’s that they can keep for the rest of their time at Xavier—or life,” Merritt said.
St. Katharine Drexel Residence Hall By Jelicia Goff Staff Writer
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hances are if you’re a female who lived on campus, then you probably stayed in the St. Katharine Drexel (KD) residence hall. The residence hall is named after St. Katharine Drexel, who founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and later Xavier University of Louisiana in 1925. The first three floors of KD were built in 1965 to house its female residents. The tan, six-story building has benches with a tree to shade the young men who work so hard to gain the attention of the residents of KD. The residence hall is known for its small rooms, unsanitary community bathrooms, and inefficient elevators. The first three floors, have one standardsized kitchenette with a single sink and a vintage microwave, and two modest community bathrooms. The fourth and fifth floor, which offer the same accommodations as the first three, but with newer bathrooms and appliances. The sixth floor, also known as the “penthouse” by some of KD’s past and
present residents features two lobby areas (one complete with two vending machines, sofas, and a desk, and the other with a large sitting area and a desk), a kitchenette twice the size as those on the first five floors complete with 21st century appliances, a laundry room, andenormous bedrooms. “The residence hall used to only have three floors which housed 160 women,” recalled Shirille Perkins, the KD residence hall director. “We had an influx of women sometime in the ‘80s, so we added three floors [to the then three-floor residence hall] and now we’re able to house 352 women,” she added. Even though living in a building with over 352 sounds dreadful, it isn’t so bad. The freshmen residents of KD appreciate what the residence hall has to offer. KIana Ridley, a resident, believes that living around so many women makes it easier to socialize and meet new friends. “There is always music bumping in the hallways and bathrooms”, said Kaelin Maloid. She also finds comfort in the casual interaction between the residents. “It opens up conversations in the elevators”,
she added. Living it what seems to be a sorority of strangers can also be beneficial to the wellbeing of the residents. “Being a resident taught me how to be considerate of other’s needs and to form a sisterhood”, said Jennifer Smith, graduate assistant for the Office of Housing. Denisa Williams, a resident assistant, appreciates KD’s central location on campus. “There’s always someone for me to talk to, like Ms. Perkins”, Williams added, “and there are wonderful RAs and a support system here.”
Top: Freshman residents bond in the lobby of KD. Bottom: (Left to right) Beja Burgess, Camry Hardy, Gabrielle Jenkins relax on a Saturday in KD.
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Peer Deans Personify xu
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ear Herald readers, Each year, the transition from home to college is made easier for our freshmen thanks to Xavier’s peer deans. The peer deans are students who volunteer to assist freshmen as they arrive on campus for a 10-day orientation. While this group’s members change each year, the fundamentals do not. They must apply and go through an interview process with Student Services and consider it an honor to be selected as an unpaid volunteer.
The peer deans have many jobs. On the first day of orientation, peer deans hold signs and stand on the Pine Street bridge, where they cheer the arriving freshmen and their families. It is a wonderful, heartfelt greeting and the new students’ parents and families are very impressed. Peer deans also help the hundreds of freshmen move into the residence halls. They lug suitcases and boxes and do whatever they can to help the new students. What is really remarkable is they do all of this with a smile and high energy.
Peer deans stationed at the University Center hold the doors and greet everyone. They answer questions, direct countless people to various offices, and do whatever it takes to make this new life easier for the freshmen. I think of Xavier’s mission statement each year when I see them. They are volunteers who help to create a more just and humane society right here at XU. Thank you all, Sister Grace Mary Flickinger, SBS
Peer Dean Testimony By Ayana Ussery Peer Dean
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eing a peer dean is a very rewarding experience. We act as the orientation leaders for the new students, but it is really so much more than that. We are given this amazing opportunity to bond with our fellow Xavierites, old and new, in a way that others who attend Xavier do not. As peer deans, we all faced similar struggles like of waking up early every day that
helped us all bond together as a group. Among this year’s events, the Welcome Back Extravaganza and “106 &Drexel” Talent Show were some of the best moments of orientation. Peer deans entertained the new students with skits about life at Xavier, new students exposed their creative style through acting, singing, spoken word and dance. A new event that was added this year by the Peer Dean Planning Committee (PDPC) was skate night. It was a fun-filled night
that gave new students, peer deans, and some of the faculty a chance to have fun away from campus while on four wheels! So now that orientation has come and gone, I have a few words of encouragement for the new students. Xavier is a great school and you are here to study and do well in your classes, but remember college is also about memories and experiences. Don’t be afraid to branch out, get involved on campus, and have fun. Good luck with everything!
Black Catholics and The Civil Rights Movement
By Sierra Armstrong Staff Writer On Sept. 22, Father Maurice Nutt, the Director of the Institute of Black Catholic Studies, is bringing history to Xavier’s campus. The PBS documentary, “Sisters of Selma: Bearing Witness,” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. Afterwards,Sister Antona Ebo, who is in the documentary, will lead a discussion. The documentary tells the story about Sister Ebo and other nuns who went to Selma, Ala., in March 1965 as part of a nonviolent protest following Bloody Sunday, when hundreds of peaceful marchers were attacked by Alabama police. For more information, contact Father Maurice and the Institute of Black Catholic Studies at 504.520.7691, email ibcs@xula.edu, or visit xula.edu/ibcs.
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Freshman X p e r i e n c e
Alexis “Lexy” Wright (left) and Luis Marquez (right)
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n August 2014, the Freshman Experience began with Student Orientation week. During this week, two aspiring journalists undertook the challenge of documenting the events on campus. Luis Marquez from Las Vegas, Nev., documented the week from a male’s perspective, while Alexis “Lexy” Wright, from Chicago, Ill., documented from a female’s perspective. The freshman journalists
covered events such as Skate Night, Community Plunge, taste of New Orleans and the Welcome Extravaganza. Wright said her experience allowed her to “meet new people and get to know the campus.” Marquez said, “I got to meet a lot of great people and enriched my experience at Xavier.” At the end of the week, each freshman journalist had gained valuable experiences meeting other freshmen and learned essential journalism skills.
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COMMUNICATION CUES
Now is Time to Set Semester Routines useful in helping to get back into the school mindset:
By Ebony N. Artis Contributing Columnist Welcome back to your home away from home, Xavierites. This column, Communication Cues, is a regular feature in The Xavier Herald. I will write about everyday things with a Communications Studies twist. During the summer you didn’t have to worry about due dates or morning classes and now you are thrown back into the challenging—but rewarding— academic world. Of course, we are all up for the new challenges of a new semester. Here are some communication tips you will find
1. Go to class! Class is where the teacher basically explains the material. This communicates to the teacher that you are willing to do the little things to see an improvement in your grade. Going to class gives you an opportunity to get your questions answered and to receive thorough examples to help you study. 2. Remember that there is a difference between recognizing and knowing material. This is why studying is crucial. This is an obvious tip, but please study! If you are still not sure if you know the material or if you are just recognizing that you have seen it before, try studying in a group. Getting in these communicative groups will allow you to share helpful tips before the big test. 3. There are so many resources around campus. If you are
researching a subject for a paper and cannot find exactly what you’re looking for, Xavier librarians will help you. After doing research and writing your paper, you can visit the Writing Center in St. Joseph Resource Center. Communicating with these resources will not guarantee you an “A” but it is a start. You also have your professor’s email if you need further help. Make sure you use all the resources you are given. COMM CUES is a regular feature sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies that offers insight into the role that communication plays in our lives. Visit http://www.xula. edu/communicationstudies/ for more information. Ebony Artis is a sophomore Communication Studies major from Mobile, Al.
DIVISION OF BUSINESS
Summer Internship Reinforces Decision for Accounting Major
By Christina Leverett Accounting Senior
downtown office and received guidance on how to properly prepare financial statements and advice on how to be successful in the accounting field. One owner of this company, Gerald Burton, is an alumnus of Xavier who was looking to grow his company. We were able to travel with Burton as he visited several clients and assisted him with audits. When the fall semester began, I was able to work around my school schedule and keep my job with
this company. Going into this internship I was very nervous and anxious because I did not have much experience in the accounting field, and I had not long before changed my major to accounting. Through this internship, I was able to see exactly what it is like to be an accountant, while also learning information that would further help me with the remainder of my courses at Xavier.
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Arts & Entertainment
“Guardians of the Galaxy”
from total destruction by the hands of the genocidal maniac named Ronan. As a movie based on the 1969 by Leah Labat science fiction comic “Guardians of Staff Writer the Galaxy” published by Marvel, the cast and crew executed the On Aug. 1, Marvel released production with marvelous effects, their newest sensation “Guardians of an excellent story, a great soundtrack, the Galaxy.” Starring the memorable and brilliant character designs that characters Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), pay a great acknowledgement to the Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave high energy universe.The design Bautista), Rocket (Bradley Cooper), team and makeup artists showed their and Groot (Vin Diesel), this cinema skills in re-capturing the sleek and tribute to the original science fiction futuristic combat styling while letting classic dazzled both families and the true essences of the characters comic book fanatics alike. Peter flow through. Alongside this, the actor Quill, also referred to as Star-Lord, selection was phenomenal. Whether is banded together in a twist of fate it was live action or voice only, the and danger with Gamora, Drax, actors who were chosen to play the Rocket, and Groot to save the galaxy main protagonists and the antagonists
“Let’s Be Cops”
ex-football player face their respective failures in life. Hoping by Lester Rainey to have some fun at their college Staff Writer reunion, they decide to dress as police officers for the costume The most iconic cop movies party. However, when these two like Point Break, Bad Boys, and Rush Hour, all had several things men in uniform are mistaken for the real deal, they soon discover in common. The characters were the perks of being police. The rough and tough. The guns were duo soon realizes that flashing locked and loaded. The laughs lights and gold badges call more split sides and became cult attention than they would have classics. But to see the comedy, “Let’s Be Cops”, where two men liked. Now Justin and Ryan must don’t even plan to wear the badge, face a heavy conscience and heavy crime as they are forced I didn’t have the right to remain to face dirty detectives, Russian silent. mobsters, and the crucial need to The film takes place in Los Angeles as Justin (Damon Wayans not get caught themselves. As a lover of comedy, I Jr.), a struggling game designer, recommend this film to anyone and Ryan (Jake Johnson), an who wishes to see a movie that
Trey Songz: Trigga by Deanna Eaton Staff Writer
This summer Trey Songz released his sixth studio album titled “Trigga”. The album title is named after Trey Songz’s common nickname. The album consists of 17 tracks ranging from radio hits to party songs, to songs about a past or current relationship. Although more than half of the album consists of Songz singing solo, it does feature some mainstream artists such as Nicki Minaj,
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played their role to every degree of awesome. With the summer ending, this movie is a wonderful addition to the cinema experience. With celebrity cameos, beautiful craftsmanship, and 1969 shout-outs to the original story, “Guardians of the Galaxy” is a must see.
doses out vigilante justice with a smile. The plot is outrageous enough to invoke genuine laughs while being serious enough to hold the film together. With dare devil stunts, ironic twists, and even an appearance by the popular Keegan-Michael Key, this movie can potentially make the arrest on movie goers everywhere.
Juicy J and Justin Bieber, just to name a few. Overall the album was decent. I was a bit disappointed, however, that the album didn’t feature as many love songs as previous albums. A majority of the songs were about breaking up, infidelity or casual flings. The “in love” Trey Songz is definitely missing on this album, unfortunately. As seen on Instagram. com/treysongz, Songz hints at a possible joint tour with fellow R&B artist Chris Brown in the near future. So check out “Trigga,” which is
available now in stores and on iTunes.
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New Orleans Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana USA Conference: September 27 – October 1, 2014 Exhibition: September 29 – October 1, 2014
Students and Young Professionals WEFTEC is the premier water quality event of choice for thousands of professionals looking for water quality solutions and the latest innovation.
Spend the Weekend at WEFTEC! Highlights include: Saturday, September 27
• WEF Annual Community Service Project, “Recharge, Restore, Revitalize Hollygrove: Conrad Park Green Infrastructure Enhancements” Bus departs at 8:30 am from New Orleans Morial Convention Center • Jammin’ 4 Water*, an open-mic amateur performance benefitting water charities, House of Blues New Orleans, 7 pm – until
Sunday, September 28
• Student Design Competition, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm • WEF Student & Young Professional Committee Meeting, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday, September 29 • • • • •
Student Chapter Annual Meeting, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Student & Young Professionals Networking & Career Fair, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Black & Veatch Student Appreciation Night, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Water for People Big Easy Bash*, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm WEF Young Professionals Reception, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
*Note: These events require an entry fee.
For more about Students & Young Professionals activities at WEFTEC 2014, contact Dianne Crilley, WEF Staff Liaison at dcrilley@wef.org xulaherald.com
Don't forget to stop by the University Student Lounge! September 28 – 30, 2014 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Enjoy FREE food and network with other YPs and students from across the country. Bring business cards and resumes!
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XU VOLLEYBALL WANTS By Kaelin Maloid Staff Writer
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avier’s women’s volleyball team is the three-time defending Gulf Coast Athletic Conference champion. After a rough 0-2 start to this season, the Gold Nuggets got back on track with three wins in a row. As the team heads into a five-match home stand, the coach and players want to add something else to their winning ways: more fans in the stands. “Fans make the girls nervous,” Gold Nuggets’ Coach Hannah Lawing explains. “When they’re nervous, they don’t play as relaxed and tend to make fewer mistakes.” The players feed off energy from the crowd, whether it’s cheering, encouragement, or even harmless heckling of the other team, the coach and players say. Ralitsa Hadzhistoyanova, a sophomore from Bulgaria, says that having a crowd encourages the team to play better. “The best thing is that we play a team sport. We are a family that helps each other,” she adds. “It’s always nice to have a crowd, but volleyball is ultimately a team sport, so you always have your team. We definitely appreciate a crowd, though,” senior Taylor Reuther says about hoping more fans will fill the Convocation Center. This year’s team has two seniors, five juniors, one sophomore, and four freshmen, and Lawling said this 12-person family features a roster of unique women with different talents. The team includes: roster
Chinedu Echebelem, from Dallas, Texas; Taylor Reuther from Metairie, La.; Darian Harris from Gretna, La.; Claudia Haywood from Memphis, Tenn.; Jodi Hill from Prairieville, La.; FranziskaPirkl from Munich, Germany; CeCe Williams from Houma, La.; Ralitsa Hadzhistoyanova from Razlog, Bulgaria; Jada Broussard from Breaux Bridge, La.; Kayla Jones from Kansas City, Kan.; Kaelan Temple from Houston; and JelenaVujcic from Belgrade, Serbia. The assistant coach is Hilary Lobenstein. After losing their first two games at home, the Nuggets rebounded with a 3-2 win against Wiley College, which snapped Wiley’s 54-game winning streak against HBCUs. The Nuggets were able to get the upset thanks to career-high performances by Hill, Haywood, Williams, Harris, and Jones. After that, the Nuggets went on to win another match against Edward Waters College at the Convocation Center.
Let’s Pack the Convocation Center The Gold Nuggets volleyball team has an historic five-game home stand against GCAC teams and crosstown rivals. Let’s show our support by packing the Convocation Center. Admission is free. Saturday Monday Friday Saturday Monday
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FANS TO PACK THE STANDS Photos by Eric Craig Kianna Greene Deen Zouari Luis Marquez
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In Case You Missed It... T.H.E. L.A.M.P. Scavenger Hunt
Recovery Week Staged Wreck
XU student demonstrates the outcome of driving under the influence for Recovery Week.
THE LAMP, the new Division of Fine Arts and Humanities, held a scavenger hunt on Sept. 12. Students of all majors were invited to find clues in the professors’ offices and to compete for prizes. In the photo on the left, the 1st Place winner was Marge Gregory (right) and 2nd Place winner was Warren Dangerfield (left) who received T-shirts.
(L-R) State Trooper Daryl Thomas, Deborah Cato, Ariana Mitchell, Jazmin Taylor, Rashad Pace, Erreca Cato, Kayla Sweeten, and Trey Love acted in the Recovery Week staged car wreck.
XU students watch as actors portrayed the aftermath of driving under the influence as the body of a victim of drunk driving is taken away.
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