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What’s on Your Mind:
How do you feel Trump’s Presidency will Affect Minorities?
“He won’t pay attention to minorities. You can see how he feels about immigrants. He really didn’t have many people at the inauguration. It was dry, not many black people really watched it.” -Chris Creighton, Sophomore New Orleans
“I see the business aspect for America. Us black people first have to vote and be aware of what’s going on, educate yourself. He’s the president, not the dictator. I did not watch the inauguration, I turned to the food channel. I did not agree with Chrisette Michele performing at the ball it was weird.” -TiBerni Hall, Freshman Atlanta, Ga.
“Donald doesn’t care about his own ‘wife,’ so what exactly will he do for African Americans? Many of our benefits may be get stripped away from us and life may become even more difficult for our families. He makes racism okay when it’s NOT!” -Jameshaulyn B. Fernandez, Junior Plaquemine, La.
“Overall not too good for us, he’s always discrediting. He banned the EPA from posting, is that even legal!? I get Kanye West and Steve Harvey because he’s our president but what are you getting out of it, if I’m not seeing action then don’t you need to be puppets for this man. [The inauguration] was nowhere near as lit as Obamas BOTH years. You can see the difference in their relationships.” -Jasmine Jones, Freshman Madison, Ala.
“Honestly it all depends. Got the first part white people about to get bold and try to terrorize… but it won’t work! It’ll be harder for us to get jobs. I didn’t think watching the inauguration was worth it.” -James Bailey, Sophomore Atlanta, Ga.
Responses Compiled By: Nia Logan • nlogan1@xula.edu
“I don’t think the laws will affect us, it is his words. I come from a state with a lot of tension between blacks and whites.I appreciate Xavier because we are encouraged to fight snd protest against things like this happening.” -Taylor White, Freshman Jackson, Miss.
“I feel like it’s not going to change because black people always have to work hard. Sadly this is our reality; it’s really a joke. IThere was more people at the Women’s March in D.C. then the inauguration. It shows our popular vote was kind of ignored.” -Barry Savalia, Sophomore New Orleans, La.
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“His presidency is gonna hurt and help us. Healthcare, I will now get but at the same time he is going to take away a lot of benefits. It is not going to easy like it was with Obama. I didn’t watch the inauguration, I felt it was a waste of time. He does not have a lot to offer minorities.” -Juan Waters, Sophomore Birmingham, Ala.
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Civil rights, women’s rights, social justice, environmental justice and religious freedom advocates--including dozens of Xavier students, faculty and staff--joined in two days of protests organized around the inauguration of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. On Jan. 20, 2017, the #J20 protest at Duncan Plaza across from New Orleans City Hall drew a couple of thousand protesters who took to the streets in opposition of Trump’s inauguration that day. The next day, Jan. 21, a predicted crowd of 3,000 swelled to 10,000 protesters, who marched through downtown New Orleans as part of a national and worldwide Women’s Rights March. Thousands of poignant signs reflected marchers’ feelings about women’s reproductive freedom, immigration rights, environmental justice and anti-Trump sentiments. The Women’s March on Washington drew 1 million women, and an estimated 2.6 million marched in all 50 states and 32 countries in an unprecedented show of solidarity. Herald Staff Photos.
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The Xavier Herald Staff Spring 2017
Co-Editor-in-Chief: Kaelin Maloid Co-Editor-in-Chief: Nicholas Davison Managing Editor: Ayanna Robertson Photography Editor: Natese Dockery Web Content Manager: Mark Veals Graphic Design Nicholas Davison
Photographers Natese Dockery Amanda English Kaelin Maloid
Staff Writers Ayanna Robertson Joe Brown
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Contributing Writers Isaac Acre
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The Xavier Herald is an award-winning newspaper produced by, for and about students at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, La. While The Herald is housed in the Department of Mass Communication, its contents do not necessarily reflect the views of the department or Xavier University. The Herald is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and as such adheres to the collegiate journalists’ code of ethics. The Herald staff reserves the right to accept, edit, or refuse content.
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Migos’ “Culture” Album Review by Joe Brown Staff Writer jbrown55@xula.edu
So far, 2017 has had great album releases, with Tory Lanez kicking the year off with the releases of “Chixtape IV” and “The New Toronto II.” Recently, Migos has joined the mix with their highly anticipated album titled, “Culture.” Of course we all know every word of their hit single, “Bad and Boujee,” which has transcended to number 1 on the Billboard top 100 for weeks. The popular single left fans thirsty for more new music; so Migos released their album January 27. My hopes for “Culture” were that it would live
up to all the hype of its lead singles that were strategically put out with their visuals. The album exceeded my expectations and came harder than I think I’ve ever heard Migos go. I didn’t realize how much I needed new music from Migos until the intro came on featuring DJ Khaled with his loud introduction. The singles come and go until it comes down to the fluttering whistle beat of “Get Right Witcha.” Migos is back to claim their title as the ATL trio that makes these catchy trap songs, not that they ever lost it. “Culture” even has some great features that fit perfectly into each song. The features include: Travis Scott, Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz. They don’t even compete with
the Migos on their own track which shows why they are the best at what they do. “Kelly Price,” which features Travis Scott, sounds like a true collaboration between the two. The two both mold into the beatl which makes me want more from the pair. This album leaves me with the question of how did Migos create this album? Was it just something they went into the studio and did, or did they actually set out to make the best rap album of 2017? Either way, the trio made an album for the culture. They have, without a doubt, reserved their seat at the table with the best of the best.
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Jelly’s Last Jam Review by Ayanna Robertson Managing Editor arober20@xula.edu
“Jelly’s Last Jam,” is a play about the life of Ferdinand Joseph LeMothe, otherwise known as Jelly Roll Morton. Morton thought of himself as the father of jazz music. The main characters include: Jelly Roll Morton, played by Ted Louis Levy; Jack the Bear, played by Robert Diago DoQui; Gran Mimi, played by Mikhala Iverson; Anita, played by Idella Johnson; Chimney Man, played by Damien Moses; and Young Jelly, played by L.G. Williams II. The play begins with an introduction from “The Chimney Man,” who is supposed to bring Jelly Roll back into the past so that he could relive the darkest points of his life. Chimney Man does this to give Jelly Roll a chance to correct his wrongs. Jelly Roll Morton, a jazz artist from Louisiana, was born into a Creole family. Yet, Morton doesn’t acknowledge that there is any black blood in him. This causes his family to disown him. His behavior eventually causes him to destroy his friendship with his lifelong buddy, Jack the Bear. Morton also ruins his relationship with his girlfriend, Anita. His arrogance also takes a toll on his career, when he realizes that nobody in New York, his dream industry, knows who he is. It is up to Jelly Roll Morton to fix his relationships and all of the hurt that he has caused loved ones. Will he be able to do it? The play is showing at the Le Petit Theatre through February 12, Thursdays- Saturdays 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. It cost $15 for Xavier students with a university I.D.
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Division of Business Midshipmen Orientation, Training Give Inside Look at U.S. Navy
by Isaac Acre Division of Business iacre@xula.edu
I am a Marine Option Midshipmen in Tulane’s NROTC program. All fourth class midshipmen who are going into their second year must attend Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) during the summer. Midshipmen spend one week in each of these four fields of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps: marine, aviation, surface warfare officer and submarine. During Marine week, I was able to experience and explore what the Marine corps is about. I was able to ride in AAV’s, fly in the CH-53E Super Stallion, fire the M16, M249 SAW, M204, 50-caliber machine gun, and the M203 grenade launcher. I was put in a gas chamber and shot with Simunition. I learned about different communities within the Marine Corps including combat engineer, tank commander, marine aviation and infantry. During Aviation week, I flew a T-34, rode in several different aircraft
including an SH-60 Seahawk and the CH-54. I was also put in different simulations where I was able to “fly” these same air crafts and an array of fixed winged and rotary aircraft being used today. During SWO week, I experienced how they lived aboard different ships, learned about their roles and responsibilities, and I learned about and operated some of the ships’ weapon systems. The same can be said about submarine week, but I’m allowed to talk about that. Although I will join the Marine Corps, being exposed to the different communities in the U.S. Navy helps Marine Option Midshipmen gain an understanding and appreciation for what officers do. Xavier aided in my development of attention to detail, character, time management skills and focus on why I was there. These traits and skills, among others, are required if one attends CORTRAMID and wants to have an enjoyable and rich experience.
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Remaining Basketball Games
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Philander Smith (DH) 5:30, 7:30 Concordia (Men Only) 7:00 SUNO (DH @ The Castle) 5:30, 7:30 Stillman (DH) 5:30, 7:30 Dillard (DH @ Dent Hall) 5:00, 7:00 Talledega (DH) 5:30, 7:30
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THANK YOU, OBAMA
artwork by: meagan davis
January 31, 2017 - February 13, 2017
Comprised of all the words from Barack Obama’s speech, beginning with his demoractic nominee speech to his final speech given as the 44th President of the United States, Davis created this graphic to commerate Obama on a job well done.
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