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BOARD DENIES MASON
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In effort to increase the student enrollment and recruiting rates at Southern University the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management collaborated to form a new structure titled “New Division.” The Division of Student affairs includes Housing, Student Union, Student Media, Career Services, Student Health Center, Intramural Center, University Counseling Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Student Life, Greek Life, and Freshman Orientation. The Division of Enrollment Management includes Financial Aid, Registrars Office, and Center for Student Success, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, and early college program such as Dual Enrollment, Trio, and Upward Bound etc. Brandon Dumas, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is over the New Division structure. “The New Division is free of SU Media Relations charge, no additional cost, On Saturday August 23, 2014, the SU Board of Supervisors voted against the extension of President Mason’s contract. just operating under a new His last official day in office will by July 1, 2015. structure,” said Dumas. In 2013, Southern University Meagan L. Wiliams in confidence that Mason would given us a clear plan in order for was able to stabilize Editor in Chief do the university well if his the university to move forward; recruitment, for the first time. Before last year, Southern had A recent decision made by the contract was extended, instead, he gives concepts, but not traditionally lost about 400 Board of Supervisors (BOS) the Southern community voiced complete plans,” Tolbert said. students each academic year. at Southern University could opinions such as, “an extremely Towards the end of the board Dumas said that they are working have a big impact on the Fall long nightmare of Mason’s meeting, Tolbert stated that he aggressively to make sure that 2014-Spring 2015 school year Presidency needs to be brought met with Mason and another for both Southern University’s to an end.” After addressing other board member in January they stabilize recruitment. flagship campus, and its sister items on the agenda, the board 2014 where Mason questioned “We will, in a more successful campuses. President Ronald deliberated for over an hour in whether or not the board planned way, lure students to Southern Mason, who’s been in office an end result of a 9-4 vote not to on extending his contract by University through recruitment, since July 1, 2010 will be extend the President’s contract. 18 months. He further stated because I believe there are no completing his term without a “If the President and Board that other universities were greater recruiters for Southern one-year contract extension. His leadership are not on the same interested [in hiring him]. University than our current term will end in July of 2015. page, then it time for a change,” Board member Myran K. students who are satisfied As the Southern University Mason said via email on Monday. Lawson put the item on the with their experiences that we community continues to One thing that the President and agenda; Tolbert co-sponsored it. have provided to them inside recover from the loss of former BOS could agree on was “change.” As various members of the and outside of the classroom,” Chancellor, James Llorens, the Rev. Samuel Tolbert, Jr. a community agreed with the Dumas ended. Student campus must soon begin its member of the BOS for over three board’s decision, some went Government Association search for the two most powerful years was one of nine members a step further to suggest positions on campus; Chancellor who voted “no.” “I voted no for and President. When the board a number of reasons. I think see No Extension on P.3 see New Division on P.3 allowed for comments from the that one of the biggest reasons audience, no one stepped forward was that President Mason hasn’t
Ebony magazine holds its annual Historical Black College University Campus Queens competition, which is online and allows for persons to vote unlimited for their favorite Campus queen. With support from students, faculty, alumni and fellow HBCU students, Former Miss Southern, Ayanna Spivey, Senior BIS College
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of Education from Moreno valley California placed in the top 10. Spivey is proud of her accomplishment and happy to put SU “back on the map.” With the competition being a little over 5 years old, within those years only the eightieth Miss Southern, Kenya Warren, attempted to run, but wasn’t so successful due to the lack of ability to get the information out. “In the beginning of my term my platform wasn’t as clear, but I knew that doing this competition was something I wanted to do,” said Spivey. Feeling that SU needed to be known nationally, Spivey thought this was a great opportunity. “Ebony Magazine is national, and even if we wouldn’t have placed we would have still been on their website for a year,” said Spivey. “I also feel that this win is a great recruitment tool because it will at least encourage interested or future students to look us up on the internet, especially out if state students,” finished Spivey. Using strategies to ensure support Spivey hosted voting parties, used social media and posted flyers. “It felt like campaign week all over again,” said Spivey. She ended by saying that it was a blessing for her to know that she actually made an impact on the SUpporters, because if the students don’t like you they won’t rock with you,” finished Spivey.
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“ In my own opinion, I really haven’t seen too many changes to the financial aid process at all. I went through exactly everything I went through last year with financial aid.” Johanna Jimenez Nursing Junior Bronx, New York “I think it has gotten better but has potential to be more efficient. I believe they should try harder to do what they can during the summer, instead of waiting until the fall; students already have to worry about classes.”
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Vance Mitchell Civil Engineering Senior Atlanta, Georgia “In my opinion, financial aid has gotten way better than it was when I first arrived. The numbered ticket system that they’ve implemented has really proven to be effective.”
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and 365 Jag are apart of organizations that specialize in recruiting more students. SGA President Nick Harris explained his new methods that can advance student recruitment. “I came in with a focus of recruitment,” said Harris. “Having more active recruitment and getting more students more involved in the recruitment process, and basically getting up to date with our programs and technology that can compete with other HBCU’s and colleges.” 365 Jag is responsible for the new students by helping the students fully emerged in jaguar culture, and become fully aware of how things are ran at Southern. Jaguar Preview is a week filled with series of events that gives the incoming students a first glimpse of the jaguar nation and the undergraduate student experience. Gabrielle Simmons junior Psychology major from Los Angeles thinks Southern should recruit more out of states students. “Almost everybody in this school is from the surrounding areas,” said Simmons. Simmons added, “Also, when recruiting make sure their grades are good.” Jaccori Marshall sophomore Biology major from Los Angeles also thinks Southern should recruit more out of states students. “Most of the rosters are in state students,” said Marshall. “This is leaving other potential students from out of state to find Southern University.” The New Division uses the phrase “Pathway to Promise” for everything the structure does. The New Division goal is to take steps moving Southern University using the “Pathway to Promise” quote to regaining its rightful place at the top place at the institution not only relating to HBCUs but not wanting to be the best HBCU but the best university in the world. The New Division was approved by the Southern University Board of Supervisors on June30, 2014 and taken effect on July 1, 2014. Visit the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management webpage
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Meagan L. Williams did,” ended Irvin. Among the crowd of students to pour in was Editor in Chief
The Southern University Barbershop opened its doors to a large crowd of students on the first day of school handing out 12 dozen doughnuts and several gallons of orange juice. At 10 a.m. students flooded into the barbershop to enjoy breakfast before, after, and between classes. Although many organizations on campus hosted back-toschool events, the barbershop has undergone a unique experience over the past year planning to be more engaged with the student community. Since the shop opened its door in 1958 in the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union, it has been heavily supported by the Baton Rouge and Southern University community. According to its written history, master barbers and brothers Robert Irvin, Sr. and Roland Irvin have contributed 90 years of service combined. Because of societal and social changes throughout the decades, about 8 months ago the brothers decided to step it up a notch after hiring recent graduate and practicing barber, Willie McCorkle, III. “He’s been a very positive influence in our barbershop and he reminds me so much of myself. When he came to me with this idea [of serving breakfast] I said go for it,” said Robert Irvin, Sr. “I came to this barbershop when I was 19 years old and Mr. Wicker gave me chance. Well I took a chance with Willie and I’m just happy that I
senior civil engineering major Vance Mitchell from Atlanta, GA. “I think that it’s great to see the barbershop so full. This event just reminds us of how supportive they are.” McCorkle, the organizer of the event said, “Everyday is a new experience being here in an establishment that’s been around since 1958. To be around such great barbers and see the interaction that they have with their clientele; some for thirty, forty, or even fifty years, it’s a great environment to be in,” McCorkle said. “Our barbershop isn’t just about taking, today I wanted to give back because they are a blessing to me and I want to be a blessing to them in return, ” McCorkle ended. Senior barber Robert Irvin, Sr. has made it his mission to make sure that the students know that the barbershop is always there for the student body. “I want them to remember that we are here for them and that we love them.” The barber trio has a few more events planned for the fall semester. To find out more information on upcoming events or to make an appointment call (225) 771-3693 or follow their Instagram page @SU_Barbershop and/or Willie McCorkle @_yungsatchmo #PresidentialCutz or visit www.styleseat.com/ PresidentialCutz
Mason resign, or terminate his contract immediately. Faculty Senate President Thomas Miller said, “We are pleased with the decision although we do believe that the contract should be terminated. Since his contract has not been renewed, he is essentially a lame duck. In order to build trust for Southern, the first step in that direction would be putting someone else in the position as President,” Miller said. In addition to that, there is a tremendous amount of financial savings that we could have by eliminating some of the positions that are redundant campus positions,” Miller added. “I would really appreciate if the President would just give it up, get out and put an interim president in until his term is over so that we can move forward,” said Tolbert. “I’m not going to say that he [Mason] can’t do his job, but he has not done it.” Since the board meeting on Saturday, some members of the Southern University community have already starting planning for next year. In an effort to move forward, Christopher Levy, a 2008 graduate and member of the Alumni Federation’s Baton Rouge Chapter said, “From here, all that I can do is move on. I can’t speak on behalf of the federation but I’m sure if the President wanted to work with us over the next year, we’d be more than happy to.” After months of research, the Faculty Senate has accepted the decision and has decided to “focus on the positive, and build Southern back up.” Tolbert ended by giving insight on what he, as a board member, will be looking for in the next president. “I will look for someone who is a consensus builder; someone who knows how to work with people and who has people skills.” Over the next few months, Mason said, “We will continue with our normal daily activities. We will work with the campuses to improve the online degree programs and College Connect. Overall we will try to keep things on a positive note until the leadership issues are settled.” For more information on ways to get involved in the Southern University community, visit www.subr.edu/
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Defending Champions Collide Jaguars prepare for season opener against UL-Lafayette this saturday Felix Cunningham III Sports Ediitor
Jaguars prepare for the season opener The signatures have been signed, and as the summer drought comes to an end, Saturday night fever returns to Jaguar Nation. Southern University Jaguars contend against UL-Lafayette for their season opener. Coming off of an impressive season, the Southern University Jaguars prepare to face in-state Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns in a defending champion versus champion game on Aug. 30,2014, in the Cajun dome. Last season, the Jaguars (9-4, 7-2), took the SWAC championship trophy in Houston against the Jackson State Tigers and was also named the number one team in the Western Division. In the previous season, LouisianaLafayette finished the season 9-4, and won their first Sun Belt Conference trophy since 2005 under the fourth season coach, Head Coach Mark Hudspeth. In their last visit to Lafayette in 2009, Southern lost 42-19 to a sold out crowd of 41,357 fans. Rumors have hit the fans that they are awaiting to reach or surpass those numbers but Louisiana-Lafayette has
already hit record for selling out tickets for this season. According to Quick Hits provided by Louisiana-Lafayette, Coach Hudspeth elaborates on the fact that he has the best coaching staff in the country. “We are very fortunate to have the same staff for the fourth season because it is very rare and I attribute to the fact that they enjoy a great place to live, great quality of life, and a place where they can be very successful,” said Hudspeth. Newly dubbed Head Coach, Dawson Odums, attests to the fact that coming off of a SWAC Championship win; they are readying to face such a team. “We are facing a team that has all of the resources, bigger school, bigger program, and this is a game that no one would give us a chance,” Odums said, “but it is my job to get these guys ready,” said Odums And practicing is what they are doing. With last season record-holding quarterback, Dray Joseph eligibility up, it was a concern on which of the four quarterbacks they had was going to replace him. “We don’t necessarily replace players but there has to be someone to step up to that role, “said Odums. In that, on a humid Wednesday on the bluff of the Mississippi, redshirt freshman Deonte Shorts was named
the starting quarterback of Southern University. Shorts and the other quarterbacks have been under the tutelage of past quarterback, Dray Joseph, and Odums said, “He has been like a big brother to him and the team and I am very appreciative to have him as a student assistant.” In Louisiana-Lafayette territory, senior quarterback Terrance Broadway was named to the 2014 Manning Award list and last season he threw for 2,419 yards with 19 touchdowns and becoming third on the team with 442 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. With tickets becoming scarce, fans are rushing to acquire access to see two defending champions from each conference contend in a bout and most importantly because football season has emerged. “We are Southern University,” Odums said, “and with that we are trying to be 1-0 at the start of the season against Lafayette but that will come as a challenge.”
Jaguars lose Devin Jenkins and Coach Brian Johnson
SU track coach and standout sprinter heads to SEC torrance Latham
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As of last Tuesday, August 19, 2014 the Southern University’s track and field coach Brian Johnson is no longer with the Jag Nation. Taking on his new role as an assistant coach and recruitment leader at the University of Georgia. The former two-sport star at Southern participated in the 2008 Olympics as a long jumper prior to being named SU’s head coach in 2010. During his fouryear stint at Southern, Johnson made a resounding impact on his players. “Coach Johnson was a great coach to us, he was someone who knew how to be in our position. I am glad to say that he was able to put his trust and time with every individual on the team,” said sophomore men’s sprinter Henry Woods. He wanted to complete a career at his alma mater, but the decision ultimately came down to providing a better financial situation as well as an opportunity to coach in the elite Southeastern Conference, commonly referred to as the SEC. But
within the new movement he called himself a “Jaguar” for life. Johnson led the Jaguars’ men’s and women’s teams to second-place finishes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference outdoor championships last year while in his fourth season as coach. However, his career goal of becoming a SEC head coach combined with UGA’s extensive resources in the athletic department proved to be the determining factors. The Southern men’s track team also lost a vital piece to last year’s great conference run. The reigning SWAC 100 meter and 200 meter champion and Hawaii native, Devin Jenkins, decided to transfer to Texas A&M. The Jaguars are appreciative of their now former teammate but still remain confident that this season’s goals are well within reach. In his success it is noted that the team will not stop their progress. “He (Devin Jenkins) was a leader and encouraged every one
of us. I wish him nothing but the greatest of success in his career. It is unfortunate he had to leave, but he’ll be leaving future SWAC Champions. The grind, blood, sweat, and tears will continue regardless of his absence,” said SU women’s junior sprinter Reyna Anderson. Southern University’s is banned from NCAA postseason competition, because of insufficient reporting of student-athletes’
Academic Progress Rates, were reported to be a non-factor in Coach Johnson and Devin Jenkins’ decision to move on. The practices and events for track and field don’t begin until after Labor Day, but Dr. William Broussard’s decision to find a new coach is therefore imperative.
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The end of an Era: Joseph continues to aide Jaguar offense. Felix Cunningham, III Sports Editor
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(Pictured above) Former Southern University Quarterback Dray Joseph led the Jaguars to the 2013 SWAC Championship defeating the Jackson State University Tigers. Joseph is currently volunteering as a student assistant to offer guidance and leadership to younger players.
At the end of the season, there is a time when senior student athletes have to hang up their jerseys, graduate, gain their diplomas, and move on with their lives but the Saturday nightlights still shine in their rearview. As a member of the Southern University football team since 2010, for the 6’1 213lbs man from Edgard, La, his time is now up. As commander of the gridiron in the previous season, he set the expectations high entering the season. There have been moments such as the first conference game against Prairie View A&M when Joseph threw the record for 480 yards with 62 percent accuracy to attribute for the 62-59 win in overtime. This game opened up a series of high marks because he was seen as a “bullet” in the pocket. Two weeks later, the respected Head Coach of the Jackson State Tigers, Rick Comegy came with an impressive defense that set Joseph and Southern Head Coach Dawson Odums at their limits and at that point, the Tigers won 14-19 to almost close such a rivalry. He then went on to make history for Southern University when Clark Atlanta came into town; he shredded the defenses
SU soccer delivers UTPA their first win in program history Laquencia parker Sports Writer
The Southern University Lady Jaguars soccer team lost their first game of the season 0-2 to the University of Texas Pan-American Broncs last Friday, August 22 and attributed to make history for UTPA’s first win in their soccer program. The first half was filled with incredible action and displays of skill, including a collision between SU forward Christen Blair from District Heights, Maryland, and UTPA freshman defender Kaitlyn Calvert. Blair, a junior, is returning to the field for the first time since a major knee surgery in the spring. The game was her first time playing a 90 minute match in nine months. Goalkeeper Aubrie Coley of UTPA played the entire 90 minute match with six saves, while SU senior goalkeeper Sarah Forde had a total of 23 saves last season and met expectations with a total of nine saves. Halftime arrived with the teams locked in a stalemate. UTPA midfielders Audrey Barrera and Aimie Inthoulay scored a goal each in the second half, creating the two-nothing lead over Southern and
giving UTPA the win. The game was the first win for the UTPA women’s soccer team in the history of their program. Jami Blackston, a junior from New Orleans, former student at Paramus Catholic School in New Jersey, and returning forward was a part of a few major plays during Friday’s game, and made one unsuccessful shot. After Friday evening’s game, Blackston remarked on the new additions to the team, and the adjustments the team is making. “When the girls came in, they jumped right in and new exactly what they had to do. They caught on really, really quickly and we are building and bonding really well.” Blackston said. Despite the loss of the first game, Coach Prather seems to have unwavering faith in her team, and how far they can go this season. “Overall it was a great game. We didn’t get the result we wanted, but we talked about not focusing on results and focusing on the work rate in how we pursue our goals. We’re definitely happy with the new players and what they’ve brought to the table,” said Prather,”Their next home game will be this upcoming Friday, August 29 against University Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks at 6:00pm.
to accost an absolute blowout of 53-0. In the game he became the school’s all time leader with 3,000 passing yards. He is the second quarterback in history other than former quarterback Bryant Lee to throw more than 3,000 passing yards in a single season. In 11 of the 13 games, he threw for more than 200 yards a game. Head coach, Dawson Odums, could attest to the fact that the record didn’t faze him at all. “If you could ask him, wins means more to him than an all-time passing record,” said Odums, “I applaud his character and I think it’s a great achievement.” After that, it’s the time of the year when the Jaguars would face against the Grambling Tigers in a bout called the Bayou Classic in its 40th year anniversary. Joseph would once again surmount to the occasion and step up to the plate. With three touchdown passes in the first half, it was known the tourney was done but at the end of the night, the Jaguars took the 40-17 win in the bowl and also Joseph was awarded the Most Valuable Player award. Many moments before the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship game, Joseph along wide
Alcorn running back, Arnold Walker, was named the SWAC co-offensive player of the year. Joseph was then to go to Houston in the Reliant Stadium and on the grandest stage of them all, captured the trophy after taking slight revenge on JSU on the first loss that was at home. It was a nailbiting, tear-jerking score of 34-27. In his entire career of football, he had 57.5 percent throwing accuracy for 8,745 passing yards and 75 touchdown passes. He still feels the drive to step out onto the field and continue but alas it is for naught. “I wanna be out there,” said Joseph as he was reminiscing about his glory days, “But I’m here to do whatever I can for the team.” Even though he is not in the pocket throwing passes, he became a student assistant to help those continue what he started Odums believes that he has high aspirations for the future “I believe that he has high aspirations to be a coach and if not then he will get his degree and I believe he will have a very bright future ahead of him.” With his college career over he now begins to become a beacon for the future.
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Students pledge their loyalty to Southern U at the 2014 Fall Freshman Convocation.
Sophomore student Tre Skidmore dances on stage at the Late Night in the Union & Lazer tag event.
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Southern University band members play at the fall 2014 freshman convocation
Members of the Southern University Gospel Choir performs for teacher convocation held in the SmithBrown Memorial Union on August 17.
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SU soccer player, number 19, Jessica Persico, going for the steal!
SU student customizes Coca Cola can at the #ShareACoke Event held in the Smith-Brown Memorial courtyard. Southern University sophomore students Sarah Thani, True Brown, Tevonte Bennett, and Christian Gumble “turn up” at the Late Night in the Union & Lazer Tag.
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Cuttino, a 23 year old graduate Southern
“I challenge you to be the one,” said Nash. Following Nash, councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle, from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council, expressed her frustration with the preposterous occurrences taking place within her great city of Baton Rouge. Alongside her was the Chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department, Carl Dabadie Jr. Displaying his true sincerity for the city of Baton Rouge and its citizens Dabadie spoke to the crowd. “My men took an oath to protect and serve and that’s what they, as well as myself, intend to do,” said Dabadie. “When I became chief of BRPD 18 months ago, I completely cleaned house and we are starting with new faces and
number 46 in New Orleans,Louisiana. Mahammad opened his speech with the intent or purposes for the meeing. “ Our intent for today is to bring a starch reality to the young black leaders of today that it is our time to control our own destiny and see that we cannot rely on other systems and governments to guide a path for our social, economic, and political improvements,” said Umrani. As Umrani proceeded in delivering his speech, the atmospheric intensity increased. Umrani discussed the issues in reference to the civil rights movement and how the issues that placed a hold on everyone still has that same hinderance on the people of today. Using some obscene profanity, Umrani’s message was still well received. Shaquana
“ I believe that everyone in attendance is now educated on their rights when a police officer stops them and their recording of an officer,” said Cuttino. “I also believe this event has placed light upon the numerous amount of rash shooting of young men since Tray’von Martin,” finished Cuttino. Student Government Association President Nicholas Harris believes that change begins with the educating of the younger generations. “Knowing our history and rights as a citizen will make us knowledgeable of how to protect ourselves, family members and our peers when facing police brutality,” finished Harris.
LaVarius Cotton throughout the community and even The guest speaker was Brother Walter University’s Law Center, believed that Staff Writer within themselves. Umrani, of the Mahammad Mosque the event was a success. On Friday August 22, 2014 students, alumni, and fellow jags gathered in unison to discuss the on-going issues of police brutality occurring within our nation at 2 p.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. The event began promptly with a brief prayer from a member of the Spiritual Women of Law, which hosted this event. Shortly after the prayer Professor Jacqueline Nash, of Southern University’s Law Center, delivered a touching speech expressing her feelings in regards to the current incidents involving police brutality. Even though there were few people of attendance, Nash managed to set the
Welcome back to the Style Script
Sage Edgerson Fashion Writer Welcome Back to The Style Script! The Style Script (created Spring 2014) is Southern U’s own style guide yielded towards todays and tomorrows next fashions, trends, and on campus style which I personally pull inspiration from. This column is just merely ideas, and does not take any responsibility for fashion mishaps but is here to inspire my fellow jags to dress the best they can, being great at doing so
and ultimately having fun. Fashion should be a means to express one’s self without preservations that they aren’t original. Experiment with colors, prints, textures, lengths, as long as it makes you happy and you look good in it. Clothing is a direct conversation between you and world, so why not tell the world each day who you are without declaring who you are verbally. Life is too short to wear boring clothes and life is definitely about taking chances. No you don’t have to wait until “Pretty Wednesday” to dress up or look nice, everyday should be your own personal cat walk! But your catwalk does have a few limitations such as setting appropriate clothing which is the biggest of them all. It shouldn’t be the normal thing to see “club dresses” or mesh insets at 12:50 when everyone is getting out of class on a Monday. Appropriation is key
when dressing for life! Every setting has a theme whether stated or not. Class, dinner date, social events, clubs, church, there’s a time and place for everything you would like to wear in your wardrobe. So let’s talk about the most common fashion situations you can find yourself in being a college student: class, social events, and clubs (church is included but everyone should know better by now). For class, ladies you don’t want to wear anything revealing, extra tight or just unflattering to yourself. We’ve all seen classmates with body parts tumbling out of their clothing. Don’t be that person and try to scale back on some things you wear. For guys, pants sagging below the butt is out of line and disrespectful to yourself and everyone around you, just don’t do it. My biggest advice for on social events especially on campus events such as glow in the dark parties, circle
parties, or foam parities, is to keep it comfortable. Nine times out of ten you will be hot, you be standing and definitely jigging to pieces. Keep it causal and leave your “good clothes” and heels at the room; you won’t really need them because it will be very dim. Lastly is clubbing. Apart of me wants to tell you to go all out and the other half wants to tell you to keep it classy so since I’m clearly stumped on the club scene wear I’d say go for whatever looks best on you. Often times we get so caught up looking at a certain dress or style of dress that looks perfect on the model or mannequin but we aren’t shaped or have the same body type and build as the person/mannequin. The best thing to do in this situation and every one you find yourself in is to look your very best. Stay fashion forward! XO
Resources for survival: How to succeed in college
Kayla Foster Staff Writer Congratulations! The college acceptance letter finally came in the mail. New students can live the college experience of having fun while meeting new people, finding new hobbies and creating memories. However, getting into college is one success but staying in and actually graduating is another. The transition from high school to college can be quite difficult for some
students. While college is exciting it can be a place to number of distractions. It’s a huge change and students would have to learn to balance their social lives, extracurricular activities and the reason they came to school in the first place which is to get an education. “Make time for it all” said Jasmine Harding, a senior nursing major from Atlanta, Georgia “Figure out when is the time to study and when is the time to have fun. Yes, go to class every day and study hard but don’t miss out on your college experience,” finished Harding. First thing to not flunk out of college would be to not suffer from poor time management. Do not procrastinate. Work should be done as soon as the teacher assigns it, not put off until the last minute or completely forget it until the teacher asks for it the next class, which is why organization is so important. If a student is organized to the point where every test, quiz, and assignment is planed than that student has a better chance of passing because they are prepared and shouldn’t have to cram
work in the night before. Get a planner, write everything in it so nothing is forgotten, that way when it comes time to turn a paper in it will be ready to go. Don’t wait until last minute to study. “Always find a way to study,” Said Donovan Pinkney, a junior English major form New Orleans. “Don’t get into the habit of studying the night before because if you waited all this time and not even looked over any note than I can already tell you that you’re going to fail,” finished Pinkney. Think of procrastinating as wasting money. Every time a student doesn’t pass a class that’s money paid out of pocket or took out of loans that didn’t go towards a degree. “You don’t wouldn’t to suffer the consequences of a bad GPA,” said Alia Brown, a junior nursing major from Houston, Texas. “You can risk losing your financial aid and more. It’s really not worth the trouble.” Also, that can hold a student back from getting their next classification status due to lack of credit. First time freshman should learn how to plan a schedule that
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The new Director of Bands Nathan B. Haymer, 36 year old, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana participated in a Question and Answer Session with The Southern Digest Staff to inform readers of his new plans for the Southern University Human Jukebox.
1. As the new band director, do you feel a sense of pressure to keep the legacy going? • It can be intimidating but when you are prepared and have or had great teachers and mentors you realize that you are just passing through and this is not my band but Southern University’s band. With so much support I am not scared at all. 2. Are some of your methods similar to Mr. Lawrence Jackson’s? • Yes we have the same philosophy and similar methods. We both learned our methods under Dr. Greggs. We all have the same system and as long as that method is in place the band will be great. 3. What is your ultimate vision for the band? • My vision for the band is to continue the legacy - not at the same level but at a greater one. I plan to do that through better scholarship packages. I will also continue a legacy through key performances such as the Super bowl, on a worldwide stage and recruit and provide an overall great experience. 4. Do you think the band is close to achieving that vision? • Yes because the first step to reaching
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that vision is education. A lot of people see the end product but do not see exactly what it is to get from point A to point B. So it is my job to educate. It takes someone who is devoted and has the best interest of the job at heart. I am a Southernite. I love this school for all its beauty, all the good, and all the bad. 5. Is there anything that your predecessors told you that has stuck with you throughout your transition to head band director? • They told me many things but I can tell you many things about what to expect after graduation and although you listen and are respectful of it, this doesn’t hit home until you sit in that setting. Mr. Jackson always said, “ Your view from the visitors side of the desk is different from the person sitting behind the desk.” He was absolutely correct. 6. Can you tell me anything about your assistant directors? • We have the youngest staff that anyone has ever seen. Our directors range from ages 22 to 36. The youngest assistant is Bryant Simmons. He is a recent graduate of Southern University, Class of 2014.I hired him because he came in 2010 and was one of the most talented students I have taught up until now. He knows the system and needs little to no guidance. He was one the youngest directors to acquire numerous awards for his concert performances. Another assistant director is Mr. Heart who still serves the same roll and is 34 years old. We have a staff full of energy.
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works for their benefit. Everyone is not the same. Seventeen hours may work for one person but not for other people. “My advice to the freshman would be to plan your schedule right,” said Terry Johnson, a sophomore engineering major from New Orleans. “Don’t schedule all your classes in one day, because you’ll start skipping. If you know you’re not a morning person then obviously an eight o’clock class every day isn’t for you so you shouldn’t take more than you can handle,” finished Johnson. Find the contacts of tutors for hard classes BEFORE it’s to late and then you are on the verge of failing. If you need help for more than one class get in touch with a counselor. They’re there for a reason. Every person in school should set long and short-term goals. Short-term goals should be the GPA a student should aim for at the end of the semester. Enough accomplished short-term goals would make it easier to achieve long term ones. All in all, with a positive mind set any student should be able to succeed.
Check out the SU Human Jukebox this Saturday Night at Halftime during the SU Vs. ULL Football Game in Lafayette, LA
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Selecting the Perfect Major
Selecting the perfect major
Keyaira R. Franklin Staff Writer How important is it to select the perfect major anyhow? In order to answer this question one has to understand why they are selecting the major of choice. Is it for money, happiness, or both. A great deal of students every year graduate within a field that they will never work in after college. According to an article in The Washington Post only 27 percent of graduates closely
work jobs related to their major. Now we all have heard many students choose their majors for their parents or even for money, but happiness should be a key factor. Much thought and problem solving should go into deciding what career you should pick. Remember when figuring out your desired major there’s always a proper way to selecting the perfect one. Here are 4 steps that will help your decision: Step 1: make a list - This list can include anything that you are interested in. I should consist hobbies, dreams, and interest. Your list may range from design to nursing. Just allow your mind to wonder. Step 2: Research- When choosing of your major deep consideration should take place. You will need to research the major’s pros and cons. Some pros may be annual pay, paid vacation time , and all paid traveling expenses. On
the other had the cons may be working weekends and holidays. Pay attention to the jobs that can be held throughout this field of study. Make sure you have more pros then cons because you never want to choose a career that you will hate in the end. Another research tip is to understand the course of the career. When looking into the career check the path that has to be taken such as graduate school and ph.d programs. Realize that some majors need other degrees to to receive a job. Also look into the job market. Yes the job market constantly changes, but you never want to select a career that is not ever called for. Step 3: Visiting a location: After researching the actual jobs on your list attend different colleges and programs. While attending those departments ask for curriculum sheets. Pay attention to the classes which will need to be taken.
Also ask about internship programs that are offered because at the end of the day internships are a shoe in to succeeding. Do not forget to ask about minor programs. Minor degree programs will be able to give you an insight into another choice of career. Remember that after graduation job seekers will be looking at your resume and having more experience is always better. Have a meeting with a dean or professor. Make sure that the faculty member understands what you want to do with that particular major. They will be able to lead you into the correct direction. Step 4: Finalize – Once all of the aggressive work is done it’s time to eliminate your list. When eliminating careers off of your list apply all of the knowledge that you have received.
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The more things change, The more they stay the same Sharita Sims Staff Writer August 10, 2014, July 17, 2014, and January 1, 2009 are three of the most recent dates known to the national public of police brutality towards black males such as Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Oscar Grant. All were innocent, unarmed, and black male citizens living in America. However, these events are far from unusual to the black people of this nation. We’ve seen it all before, whether on the news, in front of your very own eyes, movies, or word of mouth from older relatives, history is only repeating itself. Filmmaker Spike Lee showed the world an immensely vivid depiction of unnecessary force used by law enforcement in his famous movie, Do The Right Thing, where brother Radio Raheem was choked to death by
a white police officer for no excusable or justifiable reason. The depiction is almost too exact in relations to the very recent Eric Garner tragedy. Some blacks in urban communities can testify to having experienced police officers profiling, abusing, restraining unarmed citizens, and using weapons to either hurt or kill innocent people who haven’t even committed a crime. Oscar Grant was one of those innocent people wrongfully accused, abused, and murdered. Taking a trip back to the civil rights movement and the more afflictive side of it. Remembering the militant methods that police officers used on blacks that were taking a stand for things that were beneficial to the progression of their livelihood in this country. Enduring K9s being unleashed onto their bodies, being repelled by fire hoses and teargas, blacks fighting for justice in the 1950s and 60s may have had similar feelings and thoughts to the people living and protesting in Ferguson, Missouri today. The effects of the Michael Brown tragedy have sparked
continuous riots and intense upset in the Ferguson community but apparently not enough for blacks to decide they’ve had enough.
enough? The dehumanization alone of the ancestors should be enough reason to forever be undivided and should be enough to make black people never turn their backs on There’s an old saying, “If you don’t finding out whom we truly are. know your history you are doomed to repeat it.” Has doomsday finally The process to return blacks to the arrived? Have we as a nation of black slave mentality that we possessed people taken one step forward to take while we were physically enslaved 200 years worth of steps back? There does not take the noxiousness of was once a time when the masses of law enforcers anymore. Maybe blacks were unified and progressing it worked before when all of our as human beings and citizens of this most influential leaders were either nation. Well today, the only time we assassinated or exiled, but now, no come together as a people is for the other race of people have to suppress praising of voluptuous women, the us because blacks are doing it to interest in vulgar and pestilent music, themselves and each other. It is time holiday special deals for foreign to once and for all WAKE UP! If the hair, to demote one another, and to black people of this country do not watch the annual BET awards. Black find unity, knowledge of self, and people have evolved more than any open their eyes to see how oppressed other ethnicity in the United States we truly are, we will lose every ounce of America. Is it the United States? of potential for our future. Enough How is it that a group of states can be time has passed, even if slavery more united than people who were wasn’t that long ago, we are not being kidnapped from their homelands physically enslaved any more and it and stripped of their identities, is time to reverse the mental slavery language, and who involuntarily at last. Black people, while we still built this nation on theirs backs. have a chance, let’s save ourselves. Blood, sweat, and nooses, is that not
Keys to Self – Mastery
Luke Saint John Staff Writer
From the earliest writings of western civilization we know that this society is comprised two main groups: the haves and the have-nots. As a child, one of the 101 questions that danced about my head was why is it some people seem to be more successful than others? Are certain people inherently lucky, destined to have the life they desire while others –the mass majority - are fated to a future they cannot control? Why are there people who can explain to a tee what they want out of life, but in a year’s time you find them in the exact same position without a hint of progress? What secret force separates the Haves from the Have-nots? Why are so few well off
financially and why are so few living a life of genuine fulfillment? My youth would explain this phenomenon as an unchallengeable reality as “just the way things arew,” but that phrase only promotes mediocrity and complacency. The true answer is incredibly simple but most never grasp it’s meaning. Our rewards in life will always be in exact proportion to our contribution – our service. By “contribution” I mean what you choose to “put in” your life. Our lives our solely dependent upon the improvement of individual thought, actions, and behavior. The better our contributions toward our thoughts, actions, and behavior become the better our quality of life will be. If you know how to focus on your contribution, where your contribution comes from you can better control what kind of outcome you can expect to have out of life. This science is called to selfmastery. Simply put, people find themselves in positions of success, power and fulfillment
because they decided to be. They chose to. The Sean Carters, Elon Musks, and Steve Jobs of our world actively take place in Creative Constructive thinking to make their thoughts a tangible reality. This column will be dedicated to illustrating the proven methods and exercises toward Self Mastery, a system of controlling one’s physical and mental faculties in order to bring about that which you desire. The Keys to Self-Mastery are for any individual at any point in one’s life, whether an aspiring college student hoping for a productive semester or an emerging entrepreneur looking to grow their business. Throughout this series each article will be dedicated to a specific topic vital to true self-mastery. These topics include: control of fear, time management, mental mindset/ attitude, meditation, selfreflection/evaluation, creative visualization, and many others. Expect to learn. If there are particular subjects that you like me to elucidate, please send all inquires to lukesaintjohn@gmail.com
Heart Attack
Joshua Sylvester Staff Poet Somebody please call 911 But the pain that I feel cannot be undone My vision is fading and im feeling weak Im losing my mind and its hard to speak Feeling alone, my spirit is so blue My whole condition could change if I only had you But you took my emotions and took me for granted And now im the one left empty handed I ask myself why am I feeling as such I think my main problem is that I love too much....... J-Sly @SlyLyfe