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Louisiana Tech achieves record fall enrollment NEWS SERVICES Louisiana Tech University has enrolled more students this fall than at any time in its 125-year history. According to its fall 2015 head count announced Wednesday, Tech has enrolled 12,414 students for the fall quarter – an increase of 1,143 or 10.1 percent over last year and eclipsing the previous record enrollment of 11,975 students set back in fall of 2003. Along with the record number of students attending Tech, the quality of students in the freshman class was highlighted by an average ACT score of 24.5 – the third consecutive year that mark has been achieved or exceeded. First-time freshman enrollment

grew by nearly six percent over last year, which represents an increase of over 50 percent since the fall quarter of 2012. “An increase of 50 percent in committed and highachieving full-time freshmen KING over the past three years, coupled with a strong student retention effort is helping us to build a larger and stronger student body that will serve this state, region and nation,” said Tech president Les Guice. “The student recruitment and engagement efforts of faculty and staff across our campus, led by the amazing work of our en-

tire admissions team, are critical to highlighting the educational opportunities we offer and the experiences that await students at Louisiana Tech,” said Jim King, vice president for student advancement. “I am grateful for their efforts and all they have done to make this newest class of Louisiana Tech students feel valued and welcome.” The record enrollment was accompanied by an increase in the retention of students from the 2014 freshman cohort. 80.5 percent of first-time, full-time freshmen from fall 2014 returned this year. Earlier this year, Tech reported a four percent increase in its graduation rate to 54 percent, which is highest in the University of Louisiana System.

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his fall quarter marked the beginning of a new step in education as a collaborative agreement has been signed to allow Louisiana College students to attend their university for three years and finish their master’s at Louisiana Tech, A memorandum of understanding was signed Sept. 15 by president Les Guice of Tech and Rick Brewer of Louisiana College. Guice said there are not a lot of specifics yet, as they are still working out the details of this 3+2 degree plan. “We’re always looking at how we can partner with other institutions and Rick Brewer, who is the new president at Louisiana College, had reached out to us about three or four months ago and came by for a visit to just get to know us,“ he said. Guice said there are not a lot of specifics yet, as they will be working on a 3+2 degree plan. “They are very thrilled with this partnership, and we are very pleased,” he said. Cheryl Clark, the vice president foracademic affairs for Louisiana College, said this link between a private and public university will be beneficial to both institutions.

“It would allow them to have two degrees within four to five years, which is an outstanding accomplishment,” she said. Clark said there are also some degrees Louisiana College offers and Tech does not, such as criminal justice. In this way, she hopes Tech students can utilize programs from there. “We needed to be doing more in Louisiana to have more graduates so these collaborative efforts across the state will be more beneficial for students,” Clark said. For now, the schools plan to incorporate this plan with the engineering and business programs, but Guice said he hopes this will branch into other majors in the future. “Bringing those students from there to here will make us a better institution,” he said. Terry McConathy, the vice president for academic affairs for Tech, said she believes partnerships similar to this are on the horizon for more academic institutions. “I think it is the way of the future, because we all have to work together to maximize the resources available to institutions and it is also important to students to maximize their resources,” she said. Guice said there is tremendous value for students to at-

Tech aviation partners with ExpressJet RACHEL MAXWELL Managing Editor | ram049@latech.edu In the past month, aircrafts have not been the only things taking off in the Louisiana Tech aviation department. A partnership between Tech and ExpressJet regional airline has been in the works for less than a month leading up to an agreement signing today. Jordan Lyons, head of the aviation department, said ExpressJet called him his first day as department head, Sept. 1. “From the beginning it’s been go, go, go,” he said. “We came up with a draft agreement, and submitted it for approval. We don’t actually have it back yet, but ExpressJet and the administration are confident it will go through, so we’re going ahead with the agreement signing.” Lyons said there is excitement on both sides of the partnership.

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Les Guice (right), president of Louisiana Tech, and Rick Brewer (left), president of Louisiana College, sign a memorandum of understanding,on Sept. 15 in Pineville. tend Tech for their entire degree, but some may not have the opportunity to do this and the new plan with Louisiana College will allow these students to still receive a Tech degree. “There are tremendous needs around here, for us to

produce more graduates that can fill the jobs, but also just raise the level of educational attainment in the state,” Guice said. “We need more highly educated people, so as universities working together to figure out ways to facilitate that makes a lot of sense.”

As gun violence around the nation increases, hitting home with the Grambling State University and Delta State University incidents, students can be at ease knowing there are emergency procedures in place in order to keep them safe. The recent incident in Grambling started on the campus but did not involve students; however the Delta State University incident involved two professors on campus. David Guerin, executive director of university communications at Louisiana Tech, said one of the biggest battles they fight is rumor control.

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Fall Fling symbolizes end of summer REBEKAH BARNES Staff Reporter | reb033@latech.edu

ogy and pre-med major, summer classes kept her busy while others were on break. “I was here all summer,” she Louisiana Tech students said said. “So this party feels like the goodbye to summer at Fall Fling summer I should’ve had.” Tuesday night. Hudson said she and her friend Union Board hosted its annual Daniella Portillo have been to evfall kickoff at the Lambright pool ery Fall Fling together since their where parched students played freshman year. water pong to the beats by DJ “I think schools need stuff like D-Smooth, enjoyed free burgers this,” Hudson said. “It’s safer than and had their pictures taken by some parties, and you can still Lagniappe yearbook staff at the have fun without alcohol.” photo booth. Portillo, a junior psychology Rachel Minter made the party major, agrees with her friend her own with the water pong tourHudson. nament and photo booth. “Good music and good people “It’s the first event of the year, is all you need,” Portillo said. so we really wanted to open with She said classmates tend to be a bang,” said Minter, Union Board friendlier at events because they committee head for this year’s Fall are more comfortable than they Fling. are in class. Union Board is in charge of en“I’m excited to see everyone tertainment on campus and proPhoto By Devin Dronett again, but I have to see them in moting school spirit. class,” she said. “It’s bittersweet.” Minter said she wanted to focus DJ D-Smooth sets the atmosphere for Union Board’s annual Fall Fling, hosted at the Lambright Center. For many of the students attendthe event around keeping the energy ing, Union Board hosted a fall pool “School is the last thing on my mind, For freshman Jordan Romain, a nursof summer on campus. “We want everyone to come together ing major, it can be challenging to get honestly,” he said. “But waking up at 8 party that still felt like summer, at least until class began again at 8 the next like one big pool party,” said Minter, a ju- back into the mindset of going to class a.m. says it’s not summer anymore.” For Shekinah Hudson, a junior biol- morning. after a summer off. nior communication studies major.

Delta Sigma Pi earns accreditation, awards FREDEDREIA WILLIS STAFF REPORTER | flw005@latech.edu Members from Louisiana Tech University’s Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity won six awards including an Accredited Level achievement at the 50th Grand Chapter Congress in Chicago. Tyre Kenney, chapter president, said it was an amazing honor to accept the awards at the Grand Chapter Congress. “Our chapter worked hard for the past fiscal year to meet the requirements to become an accredited chapter to the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity standards,” Kenney said. Kenney, a senior human resource management major, said he was particularly

proud to have their chapter recognized for six different awards during the congress Provincial Awards Ceremony. He said it was a great feeling to beat all of the chapters in the Gulf South Region. It is the first time since the chapter’s charter in 1948 the organization has met the needed requirements to become accredited, Kenney said. “We made valuable changes within the chapter, a complete 360 degree turnaround for the better all within one year,” he said. “That truly speaks volumes of the leadership and rich culture within our chapter here at Tech.” As the newly elected vice president, Zynthia Rhodes, a junior finance major said she

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Delta Sigma Pi members pose for a photo after receiving numerous awards.

plans to follow Kenney’s lead and will do anything to make sure the chapter receives the awards again, along with new awards to recognize the value within their chapter. “We will have to be very strict on deadlines and make sure everything is met timely and accurately,” Rhodes said. “We will inform our fellow brothers of how dedication and hard works pays off and encourage them to look towards the reward and not the hardship.” Zachary Rossum, a senior finance major, said the most honorable thing about being a part of Beta Psi is the brotherhood they share. He said every one of them shares a strong bond with each other, which allows them to succeed as a chapter and as individual members. “We learn things from each other every day, and every day we grow as business leaders and as friends,” Rossum said. “We always lend our fellow brothers a hand, whether it is speaking at an event or a pledge ceremony; we are always there for each other.” Kenney described Delta Sigma Pi as a professional business fraternity set to accomplish goals within the community and on Louisiana Tech’s campus. For students pursuing business and seeking a professional organization, Delta Sigma Pi will begin its fall recruitment and host its first interest meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday in the College of Business, Room 107.

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Residential Life offers incentives to freshmen REBEKAH BARNES Staff Reporter | reb033@latech.edu Would you eat breakfast with your RA for a quarter of free rent? Residential Life is offering new incentives to further involve students living on campus. One of these programs is the Bulldog Reward Card, a punch card that students receive upon moving in. Residential Life hosts several events at which freshmen attending can get their Bulldog Reward Cards punched and redeem them for a variety of prizes ranging from cups and T-shirts to a quarter free of housing fees, Nook tablets or a ski vacation. Residential Life’s new programs aim to get freshmen out of the dorms to encourage campus involvement. Some of the events include movies in the Lambright pool, foam sword fights and career planning. Rachel Madore, an Adams Hall resident, said these first year programs have already helped her feel at home. She moved to Ruston from Phoenix, Arizona, so when her friends on campus went home for the weekend, Madore had to stay in Ruston. “I didn’t feel stranded or like I had nothing to do,” Madore, a freshman political science and English major said, “but everyone else got to be with their families.” Casey Ingram, director of Residential Life, said it is especially important for freshmen who are far from their families to bond with each other and build their own support systems away from home.

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Antonio Wilson, a resident assistant for Mitchell, is one of the minds behind the incentive program. “We originally starting meeting to talk about issues we ran into as freshmen,” said Wilson, a senior agriculture education major. He said he hoped the prizes and fun events would help stu-

dents transition into living on Tech’s campus. “The freshmen are essentially the future of the university, so it’s important to retain them so the university will continue to grow,” Wilson said. “A freshman usually decides within about the first six weeks whether he’s staying or going to transfer.” Not every student is drawn by

Tech diplomas will specify field of study PAUL DAUTERIVE Staff Reporter | pdd010@latech.edu

Bob Vento, University Registrar, said he recently discussed a possible proposal with a member of the board of regents. “Sometimes the gears move slow,” Vento A policy change put in place by the Board or Regents gives universities in Loui- said. “You have to wait for the right time and siana the option to include the name of the ask the right question,” he said. Vento said the Board of Regents came major under the degree designation on the diploma may make graduates feel better out with a strict ruling many years ago proabout the document they worked years to hibiting universities from listing the major under the degree name on the receive. diploma. For example, in the past, a “We are trying to get this new graduate from Louisiana Tech’s policy in place so that we will be Spanish department would reable to produce those diplomas ceive the same diploma as a for this graduating class in the graduate from the studio art defall,” Vento said. partment, simply reading “BachHe said they were only limelor of Arts.” ited to listing the proper degree “It was board policy that the designations like Bachelor of only thing that could appear was Science, Bachelor of Arts, unless the actual degree,” Terry Mcit was a professional degree like Conathy, vice president for acaBachelor of Science in Mechanidemic affairs, said. “By law, our cal Engineering. diplomas could not say anything MCCONATHY Brittany Coffinbargar, a 2012 else; it could only say it on the graduate Tech graduate, said, she transcript.” McConathy said many people will be did not initially notice the major designation happy to hear the news and it is something of other diplomas but was offput by it when it came to her attention. they have been proposing for many years. “’The Arts’ is a vague term,” Coffinbar“It’s a great announcement,” McConathy gar said. “I received two degrees in history, said. According to the staff summary of the not in all of the liberal arts.” Coffinbargar said she would have liked recently approved adjustment to the academic affairs policy, the absence of the to have the major listed on her degree to name of the major has increasingly become reflect her accomplishments in the subject. “I would welcome the change. I wish a disappointment to graduates and their they would’ve done it sooner,” she said. families on graduation day. The 2015

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the promise of flashy rewards. Chanse Takacs said he attends events to make friends, “I’m here to be social,” said Takacs, a freshman chemical engineering major. “I’m not really here for the prizes.” Philip Quinn met Takacs at Residential Life’s Tech Games. Quinn said he and his friends spend most of their free time to-

gether in Mitchell’s lobby. “We don’t leave that lobby till around 3 a.m. usually or whenever it’s time to go to sleep,” said Quinn, a freshman finance major. He said that freshmen programs give people who do not know each other the chance to find common interests. “It feels like I’ve got a lot of siblings,” Quinn said.

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t is the time of year again when we attempt to get to bed earlier and replace our summer of work and/or free time with textbooks, lectures and for many, more work., Welcome to the freshman class entering the university world. Many of you, hopefully, are excited to embark on this next chapter of life in the major you feel will lead you to the job you want. Some may have no idea what you want to do, and there is nothing wrong with that. I was undecided for almost two years and at first not knowing what I wanted to do was extremely discouraging, until I realized what I could do to change it. Students who are indecisive can not only take general classes to complete their core requirements, but also ones they find interesting.

They can also work with the Career Center and learn more about their skill sets. I am thankful for all of the people who told me it was okay to be undecided for a time by encouraging me to branch out more. Many students may feel bad for not knowing what they want to do, but according to national statistics, almost 50 percent of college students begin school undecided and more than 50 percent will change their major at least once. From an academic standpoint, if you know what you want to do, it is best to start early to gain more experience and build your skills. There are so many career alternatives and colleges offer many multiple educational outlets which will lead to a future career. It’s great if you have a passion for something and know it is what you want to do. If not, do not get discouraged because this gives you time to adjust, explore and learn more about the

world and what you want to do as a significant part of it. Do not take this time for granted, but take advantage of all of the different outlets of knowledge and experiences the university has to offer. It may have taken me a while to find what I wanted to do, but I’m content with my academic choices. I’ve gained a greater knowledge and appreciation for the world through the various courses Tech has made available to me. These include courses like art, history, English, political science, communications and architecture. I believe every student should leave their university with a feeling of accomplishment and a greater understanding of the career choices available. I know I will. Ellie Moslander is a senior journalism major from Albuquerque who serves as editor in chief or The Tech Talk.

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or my first column in the Tech Talk, I wanted to write about something important, impactful, insightful and intelligent, to prove myself as a writer, someone whose words are worth reading. However, as I was perusing news sites for my topic of discussion, I discovered the Internet has recently coined the term “thighbrow,” and I just couldn’t help myself. So, here I am instead delving into the world of tumblr, hashtags and Kardashian sisters. For those of you who have not heard of the newest body trend, allow me to explain. The “thighbrow” is the fold of skin that appears at the top of the leg when sitting down or bending forward. For visual aid, just log in to Instagram and search #thigh-

brow, you will find a plethora of examples. The purpose of the thighbrow is to accentuate the hips and thighs to give a more full-figured look. To achieve this, one does need to have a certain amount of curve in that area. As someone who was genetically out of style during the thigh gap trend, a very vain part of me is excited that the mainstream standard of beauty is moving towards something marginally closer to my body type. However, the larger part of my consciousness is bothered by this trend just as much as I was by the thigh gap. The thighbrow is just another example of pop culture’s recent obsession with “thick” women. This shift in taste, while probably closer to the average woman in some ways, is fraught with the same issues that came with Holly-

wood’s demand for thin women. In a society where Facebook friends regularly share graphics reading, “real men love curves, only dogs go for bones,” and a pop mogul is praised for calling thinner girls “skinny b******,” the shift can no longer be labeled as body positivity. Just because more women identify with the thighbrow trend than did the thigh gap, it is not any less alienating of those with different proportions. It is not the trend in itself that is problematic, but the accompanying ridicule of those who do not conform to it. So, if you want to show off your gap or your brow, more power to you. Just keep in mind that those whose thighs fill a different category are just as worthy of a hashtag. Rachel Maxwell is a sophomore journ alism major from Benton who serves as managing editor for The Tech Talk.

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A question of color DEVIN DRONETT Features Editor | dhd005@latech.edu

p until the introduction of color film in the early 1900s, monochromatic photography was the only process available. Color images seemed the only logical choice past that point, however black and white photography is still a viable solution. Photographers must now debate and question the use of color in photographs. We can compare two outstanding photographers with one photographing solely in color and the other black and white. William Eggleston, the former, and Henri Cartier-Bresson, the latter, were responsible for the greatest street photography of their time. With both of these artists widely famous using these different processes, the question still remains.

The black and white vs. color debate is a very personal one. I prefer monochromatic over color images for a few reasons. First of all, black and white is a finer art form as it does not allow the use of color to highlight the subject; the photographer must utilize light, texture and shapes to lead the eye around the frame. The artist is required to focus more on composition to create a successful photograph. Secondly, monochromatic images tend to have more contrast and as a result creates a more dramatic feeling in the images. I believe that a photograph is more successful if the photographer is able to combine the elements of light and shape into a monochromatic image and invoke the same, if not more, feeling as a color photograph. I have discussed this with many people and they tend to prefer the vibrancy and instant gratification

of a color image. Black and white photography may seem like a dying art as the demand for most photographs captured today are in color. However, black and white photography is also still popular as some digital cameras are specifically designed to capture only monochromatic images. Cartier-Bresson and Eggleston were neither right nor wrong about their decision in the style they chose. They each have their own unique styles in which the process fits the image they were creating. In this the answer arises, the photographer must decide on the process that will capture the subject’s essence and tell its story to its fullest potential. Devin Dronett is a senior graphic design and photography major from Lake Charles who serves as feature editor for The Tech Talk.

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he race to the 2016 presidential election has been one of the most interesting in recent history and it is all thanks to one man: Donald Trump. Would Trump be a good president? Many people are torn on the answer to this question. The well-known billionaire has no political experience and lacks professionalism on big stages. He avoids questions on policy and instead chooses to rip his fellow candidates. He will do anything he can do to make sure his name is seen. The real estate mogul is making headlines daily but not for the right reasons. The childish games he plays with the media and others running against him must raise the question of how serious he is about being president. While Trump does have experience negotiating with foreign businessmen, that is totally different from negotiating the release of a hostage or a nuclear arms deal. The rest of the world may see Trump as a sideshow rather than an equal or superior on the world stage. Trump is hailed for his financial expertise. Many supporters believe his knowledge of finances would help the country and its trillion-dollar debt. Unfortunately, it is hard to overlook the many instances in which Trump’s business ventures ended in bankruptcy. Most importantly, Trump has no political experience. His policies are full of holes and he makes many claims without any explanation or statistical backing. An issue people may have with Trump is how he is used to having “yes men” around him constantly. He tells someone to do something and people will immediately agree or do whatever he wants, which will not work in Washington, D.C. Trump will have to fight against some politicians who are just as or more stubborn than he is. His money, charisma and his hair are the only things the candidate has going for him in this election. And yet, it seems to be enough as he is somehow still ranking high in almost every poll. It makes absolutely no sense a man like Trump is as close to being the leader of the Free World as he is. Is it because of his name? It could also be because of his experience with financial matters. It is also possible that he is simply entertaining to the American public, and he has been holding their attention. It would be outrageous if Trump actually won, and if he were to become president, it would too hard to take him seriously. This is all speculation, but one thing is certain; Donald Trump would not be best for America.

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RUSTON MAKERS FAIR Over 50 artists showcased their goods at the first Maker’s Fair held in downtown Ruston. Photos by Devin Dronett

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The long wait for Beach House to release another album is finally over, and “Depression Cherry” was well worth the wait. The dream pop duo’s newest album seems to symbolize the different changes we as humans go through as we enter seasons in our lives. Holding the same bittersweet and somewhat melancholy tone, yet strong voice vocalist Victoria Legrand pulls listeners into a dreamlike state, as the songs seem to invoke a sense of fond memories. Along with Alex Scally, the two execute their musical vision, lyrics and sound perfectly. “Depression Cherry” really could metaphorically be the cherry on top of the band’s previous albums “Devotion”, “Teen Dream” and “Bloom.” Even though the guitar and keyboard sound very similar to “Bloom”, the songs hold a more upbeat and tight tempo as Legrand and Scally have fine-tuned their sound. This band has always opened up and allowed their fans to truly see what they see, feel what they feel and get a glimpse of their life through the good and bad experiences. Each song seems to pull at a different heartstring, as they illustrate the various human emotions, such as heartbreak, depression and euphoria. The title itself “Depression Cherry”, seems to represent a season in life of finding love and losing it. Opening with the song “Levitation” the band seems to reflect on the past and the beginning of a lost relationship. The lyrics end with, “there’s a place I want to take you,” which is a truly beautiful way to begin an album as it really does take you. Moving on to “Wildflower”, the seventh song on the album, delves deep into the human consciousness. “You built a city all in your head,” describes the safe place in the mind people may go to during the dark times in their life. This song reminds people even through the sadness there is hope and reminds them to live life day to day.

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Aries March 21 – April 19 This is a terrific day for you, Aries, so make the most of every moment. You can accomplish a tremendous amount as you juggle a dozen different things at once. Others will be inspired by your miraculous feats. You’re a superstar! While you hold everyone in thrall, take the opportunity to send your love and generosity outward. It will be cherished. Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 You may be asked to turn yourself inside out today, Taurus. People may bombard you in a way that makes you want retreat into your protective shell. Let their steam dissipate before you pull out your witty, wellcrafted retort. Your cutting sense of sarcastic humor is exactly what’s needed to puncture any inflated, superficial egos. Gemini May 21 - Jun 20 You can cruise from left to right and front to rear and back again, Gemini. There’s plenty of fuel for your fire today, and so you should take this opportunity to move forward toward your goals. Connecting with others is an important aspect of the day. Do your best to work with like-minded individuals. Cancer Jun 21 - Jul 22 Your mind is buzzing like a busy bee today, Cancer. Keep things light and social. Don’t get too wrapped up in details. You may tend to worry about outcomes, but the truth is that problems will work themselves out quite well if you maintain a clear view of your goals. How you get there isn’t as important as where you want to go. Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22 You’re on top of the world today, Leo, as you should be. You’re on your way to conquering a domain that you once considered impossible. Stay strong and assertive. This a great time for you, but not a time to get too focused on one thing. Make sure to keep all your options open. Don’t get roped into making a commitment to just one camp now. Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22 Hop on board early today, Virgo, or you may get left behind. If you sit around and wait for someone to grant you an invitation, you’ll probably never get where you want to go. Once you get on, there’ll be no stopping you. The key now is to take that first step. This is a good day to take the initiative and go

wherever the tide takes you. Libra Sep 23 - Oct 22 You may sense a bit of conflict in your world today, especially when it comes to emotions, Libra. Keep in mind that your perception of a dispute may make or break the result. Look for opportunities in the spaces where you might disagree with others. You can gain a wonderful perspective when you open your channels to things completely new to you. Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 You might be thrown off balance by the flightiness of today, Scorpio. Perhaps it’s difficult to make a decision about anything. Try not to get too caught up in the gossip swarming around you. People may talk quite a bit today, but what you should be concerned with is substance. You want results and action, not empty information and promises. Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 You’re ready to soar like a bird, Sagittarius. When the next gust of wind comes up, you’ll take flight and send your beautiful presence all over the world. Try not to spread yourself too thin, but feel free to soar to every corner of the field. There’s an expansive feeling in the air today that gives a boost to your emotions. Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 You’ll be pulled in many directions today, Capricorn. It could be like you’re in a candy shop with only a dollar and everything looks delicious. Be careful of starting off in too many directions at once and not following through on any of them. If you’re stuck and unsure which way to turn, retreat from the situation and spend some time by yourself. You work best alone. Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 Thank your friends today, Aquarius. Let them know how much they mean to you. It’s important to show your appreciation to the people around you. There’s an expansive feeling in your heart that will shine through. The more generous a spirit you can project, the better off you’ll be in all situations. Share your smile and you can’t go wrong.

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Guerin said the Guerin said the shooter number one priority is from the recent Grambling to keep the students incident never came on to safe and keep them incampus despite the circulatformed. ing rumors. Danielle Odle, a ju“Signing up for the emernior accounting major, gency notification system is said she signed up for the most important thing for the emergency notistudents to do for their safety,” fication system last he said. “The official informaspring quarter but has tion is posted on ert.latech. never received an alert. edu,” Guerin said. “We even HERMES “It was helpful when push the media there.” we had all the snow Guerin said in the past they had some problems with the text days because my roommate had it alert system but are in the process of and she told me,” said Odle. Garrett Davis, a senior accounting integrating a new system that posts to social media and displays pop up major at Tech, said he is signed up for messages across monitors through- the emergency notification system and has never felt unsafe on Tech’s out campus. “It is a very robust system,” Guerin campus. “For the flood warning I knew not said. “This new system is going to be to drive home,” Davis said. “I was govery responsive.”

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> ing to go home after an exam but I knew not to try.” Randall Hermes, Tech police chief, said the new emergency notification system is used through the same company as most Southeastern Conference schools. “This is a pretty big operation,” Hermes said. “It will be a good upgrade from what we have been using.” Hermes said the previous system was sufficient, but the new system will be a lot better. “We try to let the population know what is going on and put out good information,” he said. Tech’s website contains the Emergency Response Plan for students. and information relevant to students in case of an emergency situation. More information can be found on the Louisiana Tech website.

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Devin Baize, a junior mathematics major, reads as he takes a break from using all electronic devices for six hours.

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n today’s world, technology is the fastest moving process next to the source of light. Its fast methods and techniques are on such a rise it is hard to imagine going through the day-to-day routine without it. But one Louisiana Tech student stepped up to the plate and accepted the challenge to go “tech-less.” Devin Baize, a junior mathematics major, went six hours without technology and said the hardest thing during the challenge was not being able to grab knowledge when he needed to. “I was reading a book during the time I was tech-less and would come across words I did not know and could not access the meaning as quickly as I would normally be able to,” he said. Baize said, as a student, technology is both positive and negative depending on the use. He said having access to the Internet all the time could be distracting for students because everything they need

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lenge and push themselves out of the 21st century, others like Brock Malbrough, a junior mechanical engineering major, had no choice but to remain in touch. “The only reason I could not go without technology for a day is because of my academics,” Malbrough said. “My major requires me to do a lot of online course work, which is the only reason I can not go a substantial amount of time without technology, even MALBROUGH though I would like to.” He said 15 years from now, if technology keeps going in the direction it is, we may not even have paper; everything will be strictly electronically and Internet accessible. Malbrough said for the upcoming generation the world is definitely going to be a lot faster and their technology may be even better than what is available today. Which he describes as amazing and mind-blowing because of what it already allows people to do and accomplish. “As technology increases we are open to all of the

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for entertainment is so readily available. On a positive note, it is very useful to have teacher assistance and textbook material readily available when it is needed. “You can always email your teachers, there is plenty of material online to help you with homework you do not understand,” Baize said. “You can even watch online lectures you may have missed in class. I use technology all day long from the dorm room to the classroom; it can be a distraction, but it makes life easier from some perspectives.” He said technology is inevitable because humans will always want to make things easier for themselves. When thinking about technology, engineering and mathematics students are often brought up, but even faculty express their dire need of it as well. Amy Yates, director of the School of Human Ecology, said their department recognize technology as an item penetrating through how a community functions, how a family functions and even how an individual functions. “We see it as our obligation to make sure our students are aware of the influences and the effects of technology on lives,” Yates said. “We will continue to teach our students on how to use and seek the best technology to deliver their services.” She said they are always looking for ways to teach students how to improve family lives and could not do so without today’s technology. Though some students could easily accept the chal-

KNOWLEDGE IN THE WORLD” MALBROUGH knowledge in the world,” he said. “And with the increases comes more opportunities, but also more distractions and difficulties depending on how it is handled by people.”

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8 • The Tech Talk • September 24, 2015

Sports Talk THIS WEEK IN Two plays from perfection

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The Louisiana Tech football team will host the Florida International University Panthers at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Red Out game inside Joe Aillet Stadium. The game can be listened to on Z107.5FM.

The Bulldogs lead the series between the two teams. (1-0)

Photo by Parker Robb / The Collegian - Kansas State

Quarterback Jeff Driskel attempts to dive in the end zone in the Bulldogs’ out-of-conference battle with the Kansas State Wildcats. Tech lost 39-33 in triple overtime. Overall Record: (1-2 , 0-1 CUSA) Points per game: 44.3 Points allowed per game: 31.7 Players to watch: Trent Taylor– WR 24 catches, 327 yards 3 touchdowns Nick Thomason – LB 19 tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass break-up Tech is ranked No. 14 in the country in total offense.

Overall Record: (2-1, 0-0 CUSA) Points per game: 25.3 Points allowed per game: 21.3 Players to watch: Alex Gardner – RB 53 carries, 217 yards 2 touchdowns Denzell Perine – DE 11 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles FIU is ranked No. 49 in the country in defensive efficiency.

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ALEX HEARD Staff Reporter | amh072@latech. edu In sports there is a saying: “It is not how you start, it is how you finish.” Teams must know how to finish to win games and how to ensure that any mistakes made early in a game will not happen again later during crucial moments. For Head Coach Skip Holtz and his Louisiana Tech football team, they could not finish Saturday in Manhattan, Kansas, against Kansas State as they lost a threeovertime thriller 39-33. Holtz said Tech in no way played mistake-free football. “It certainly was not a perfect game on our part,” Holtz said. “We put our defense on the field three times inside the 30-yard line, which you cannot do against a really good football team.” The Tech defense failed twice in overtime to

hold KSU to a field goal. ment like that and a game On both drives the defense like that-for it to be only stuffed KSU on its first two their third game of experiplays but then went on ence-I think that is invaluto give up third-and-long able for our football team.” touchdown passes. Holtz said Tech quarHoltz said terback Jeff despite those Driskel cannot plays, he was be blamed for proud of the their struggles way his team this season. played. He finished the “I am just Kansas State really proud game with yet of the way we another imcompeted, I pressive perthought they formance, conplayed their necting on 30 tails off today,” of 51 passes for DRISKEL he said. 314 yards and Holtz said a touchdown. Tech’s youth is a reason Driskel also finished with for their inability to fin- 79 yards and two touchish. However, the way downs on the ground. they fought and scrapped “I think Jeff was really against a big-league team seeing the field very well,” like KSU is a great teach- Holtz said. “He was making moment for his team. ing really good decisions “We played 15 fresh- with the ball and not putmen, which makes us the ting it in danger if it was 14th team in the country not there.” playing the most freshDriskel said despite men,” said Holtz. “To play the consecutive losses he 15 freshmen in an environ- is proud of the way his

teammates fought. “We did not play our best game, but I thought we played hard both games,” said Driskel. “We stayed together. We never showed that we were going to quit. We are a team that believes that we are going to win every game we play.” Holtz said his team must learn from these past two weeks and get it together as the team continues Conference-USA play. “We are two plays from being 3-0,” Holtz said. “I told this team we are not going to hang our head. When you do not put your best foot forward, that is when you have something to be upset about.” Tech plays Saturday against Florida International at 1:30 p.m. in Joe Alliet Stadium. For more on Tech athletics, follow the Tech Talk Sports Desk’s Twitter page at twitter.com/techtalksports.

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yard try in the second overtime and also conLouisiana Tech red- nected from 39- and shirt sophomore kicker 25-yards earlier in the Jonathan Barnes has game. He also made been named the Lou good on three extra point atGroza Natempts for a tional Star of career-high the Week and in single the Louisiana game points Sports Writscored with ers Associa15. tion Special Barnes Teams Player has hit 7 of the Week of his 8 atfollowing his tempted field efforts for goals this the Bulldogs season with in last weekhis longest end’s 39-33 BARNES being from triple over45 yards. time loss at Kansas State. For more on Tech Barnes kicked a career-long 45-yard athletics, follow the Tech Photo Courtesy of LA Tech Athletics Communications field goal as regulation Talk Sports Desk’s Twitter time expired to force page at twitter.com/tech- Kicker Jonathan Barnes kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired to force overtime against Kansas State on Sept. 19. overtime, added a 32- talksports.

f you happened to watch any football over the first few weekends of the season, you probably noticed the seemingly endless number of ads from daily fantasy sports giants DraftKings and FanDuel. In the past year, these two seemed to come out of nowhere. Football fans everywhere can’t go more than a few minutes without seeing one of the two plastered on their televisions. ESPN has even started producing segments dedicated completely to daily fantasy on DraftKings. This is because of the massive advertising deal that the two companies completed before the season. DraftKings has agreed to spend at least $250 million on advertisments to show on the ESPN family of networks and ABC during football broadcasts. Long story short, you might not see the end of these ads anytime soon. I say might because the United States government has requested a hearing to determine the legality of daily fantasy sports for money. Daily fantasy for cash works through a loophole in a law created by the federal government to outlaw sports betting. Betting on sports was made illegal because of the widespread corruption that came with it (thanks a lot, Pete Rose). When the law was made, daily fantasy sports weren’t in existence. The only issue I have with daily fantasy sports is how annoying their ads are. Honestly, I’m curious enough to try it myself. Unfortunately, there’s one problem. Louisiana is one of five states in which daily fantasy games for cash or prizes are illegal. Gambling is seemingly a part of the culture of Louisiana. That’s why I find it almost ironic that something that isn’t technically gambling is illegal. Fantasy sports for money should not be illegal. When viewers have some investment in the games they’re watching, things tend to be a bit more interesting. If someone wants a chance to win a million dollars while enjoying a Sunday of football, why should anyone stop them? As long as you play responsibly and don’t blow your life savings, there’s nothing wrong with making things even more entertaining. Without fantasy sports, what would we do with our lives? Matt Valcho is a junior journalism major from Benton who serves as sports editor for The Tech Talk. Email comments to mvv002@latech.edu.