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SU gets H1N1 vaccine

Food services may change

Officials making plans to provide vaccinations

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By norman J. dotson Jr.

By Briana BroWnlee diGest staFF Writer

Southern University picked up some ammunition in the war against the H1N1 flu virus, receiving 20,000 doses of the vaccine nearly a week ago.

The federal government has partnered with the state officials to offer H1N1 flu vaccination free of charge to students and staff members who fall under the priority groups. To be considered eligible to be a part of the priority group one must be in the age range from six months through 24-yearsold, pregnant, anyone who lives with or care for children six months of age, health care and emergency medical service workers and anyone between 25- through 64-years-old who have certain health conditions such as HIV, diabetes, or heart or lung disease.

Shirley Wade, Director Nurse Practitioner of the Baranco Student Health Center, says that they university wish they could provide the vaccination to everyone, however the priority group must receive it first.

Students who are 18-yearsold and under must provide a consent form, which is located on the Southern University web site, signed by a parent or guardian before they are eligible to receive the vaccination.

With the regular flu season approaching, students must be more cautious protecting themselves from the swine flu and seasonal flu viruses.

“It’s kind of stressful knowing that not only do I have to worry about protecting my self from the seasonal flu, but also have See VACCINE page 3

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the Home Zone in the smith-Brown Memorial Union’s Food court is slated to be the new location of a popeye’s location next semester.

Southern University’s food service committee met last month to discuss plans set up by Aramark for the future of food services on campus. Aramark provides services to hospitals, correctional facilities, as well as sports and leisure companies and currently operates in over 18 countries.

“We provide all food on campus starting with our residential dining halls, catering, concessions, and retail areas. We are trying to establish the fact that we are not only servicing our primary

customers [students] but we want to extend our services to what we call the SU community.

We’ve done community service projects and were one of the largest fundraiser for the heart campaign here on campus,” said Delores Brown, Director of Food Service.

According to Paul Butler, the former director over food services, there are several new vendors in mind to be added here on campus two of which, a Popeyes’ and a Burger King, will be located in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union next year.

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Students groove during BET tour stop

By Wil norWood diGest pHoto editor

The BET Black College Tour 2009 came to Southern University’s Mayberry Lawn last Friday afternoon, showcasing new Def Jam talent.

The concert featured several artists such as Vistoso Bosses, Shonie and Triple C’s. Students who crowed to the stage area to listen to the performers enjoyed the line up.

“The performances went really well,” said Brittany Coverson, a senior mass communication from Baton Rouge. “I liked the Vistoso Bosses especially. They were my favorite group.

Two of the main attractions were singer Shonie and rap group Triple C’s.

Shonie performed her new singles “Lights, Camera, Action,” “Can’t Let Go” and “Birthday Sex (remix),” which went over photo By Wil norWood/diGest r&B singer shonie performs for southern University students during well with the young Jaguars.

“The performance was the Bet Black college tour. amazing,” Shonie said. “People showed a lot of love. It’s hard from their newly released Rap Albums Chart, No. 5 on the because it was a tough crowd. album “Custom Cars & Cycles.” R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart But they showed a lot of love The album featuring Mack 10, and No. 44 in the Billboard The Game and Rick Ross is 200. and I really appreciated that.”

“My favorite part was when Triple C’s performed songs currently No. 2 on Billboard’s

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Triple C’s came out,” said Jaide Carswell, a freshman nursing major from Avon Park, Fla. “Yeah, I like Triple C’s. I like them because they’re hot, and related to Rick Ross. I like Rick Ross.”

Besides the students having a great time, the artists also felt welcomed by the students reception and intend to visit again in the future.

“I have to come back,” said Shonie. “Especially when they (SU) show love like that. You got to come back and show love.”

Celeste Rouboin, Def Jam’s college representative for Louisiana, said the students’ reaction with the concert was great, and Def Jam has plans on coming back to Southern.

“The performances were great,” said Roubion. “The artist energy was great, the crowd loved them. To say they were breaking through artists, they were phenomenal.”

Shonie and Triple C’s both have albums out in store now and may be respectively followed on twitter.com: shonie1, Gunplaydonlogan, Youngbreedccc, and torchccc.

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FOOD from page 1 “We like to have these two vendors opened for January 13th of next year. They will however have a different price point set up by the national branch for these different areas,” commented Butler.

Athough the prices may vary on certain items Popeyes will be able to serve their whole menu, however, the Burger King will not be able to serve their complete menu due to complications with space. Unlike the McDonalds that previously occupied the space designated for the Burger King, Aramark will have control over the operations of this vendor including personnel.

Other locations around campus were also discussed for this coming year.

“Because of the time frame of putting everything into place we wanted to ensure that the new vendors in the union were taken care of first. Afterwards we wanted to assess certain satellite areas and when were the best times to bring them on which will probably be slated for next fall,” said Butler.

One of the satellite areas slated to be ready for the fall of 2010 was the John B. Cade Library. Java City is currently the vendor in mind for this location, which will hopefully increase traffic for the library. The space that previously housed the reference section will be open as a café to accommodate sit-in dining after more renovations are done to the circulation.

“The Java City will offer students that portability and ‘grab and go’ services that most students will need. What we have found at two other campuses that we have done this for, is that the library staff really appreciate the traffic and that the students also appreciate that they are able to do what they usually enjoy doing at large venues like Barnes& Nobles on their own campuses,” Butler added.

According to Mr. Butler no operating times have been set but will be available to the public whenever they are decided on, but they expected to be the same as the library.

Places that are heavily populated and have the most traffic will be the latest point of service on campus. The architecture building will house a Quiznos because of its proximity to the engineering building and T.T. Allain. Also a portable kiosk is in the works to be set up inside of W.W. Stewart Hall as well as P.B.S. Pinchback.

“Altogether we have $1.8 million in the budget for all the projects. There is no responsibility to come up with funds by the university at this point, all funds for these projects come from us,” Butler stated.

Plans to add a Mongolian Grill are currently in the works to be added to Mayberry hall in the near future. Many of these renovations are still in their negotiation stages but food services would like to ensure all students that there would be ample warning before any construction will be done.

Scientists converge on SU for symposium diGest NeWs serVice

Scientists, on the frontlines of biosecurity research, will meet here Nov. 10-12, for Southern's 3rd annual "Frontline Biosecurity Symposium."

The symposium features presentations and demonstrations from researchers at universities and federal and state agencies who are monitoring high consequence plant pathogens, insect pests, and invasive weeds that threaten our nation’s agriculture and renewable natural resources, says Daniel Collins, professor of plant pathology and symposium organizer.

Because U.S. crop production and forest ecosystems are vulnerable to deliberate and natural plant pathogens and pests capable of causing significant economic damage, plant biosecurity protects plants from exotic pathogens or pests whether they are introduced intentionally by an agro-terrorist, accidentally, or by natural means, says Collins. This event is a key factor in preparing professionals in defending the nation and preparing students for plant biosecurity positions,” Collins says, “this is an important venue which provides an opportunity to network with scientist and professionals addressing research, educational, and career opportunities.”

The symposium is free and open to the public.

Participating in the symposium are representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, USDA ARS and APHS offices, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Horticulture and Quarantine Programs, US Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, and Howard, Louisiana State University, Oklahoma State, and Pennsylvania State universities.

VACCINE from page 1 to be double cautious so I will not catch the swine,” said Lauren Clark, a junior business management major from Baton Rouge.

Wade also stated that students may be afraid to receive this vaccination but it will increase their chances of not catching the virus. She also stressed the fact that it is crucial for students and staff take advantage and receive this vaccination, statistics show that 30 thousand die from the regular flu alone.

“This vaccination has been proven to be safe, and isn’t any different from the past flu vaccinations, ” Wade assured.

Students and staff must know that the H1N1 vaccination will not prevent the seasonal flu, if one would like the protection from the seasonal flu, one must receive that vaccination as well.

Like other flu virus, the Swine Flu is commonly spreads from person to person through sneezing, coughing and touching objects that are contaminated with the virus. The virus effects people in different ways, one person may recover in one week however someone else may get pneumonia and die.

Wade went on to say that “If students

would like to protect themselves prior to the vaccination, they should make sure to sanitize themselves and surroundings and wash their hands frequently. To make sure not to infect anyone else, victims are ask to make sure to cover their coughs and to self isolate themselves if they are feeling ill.”

To help promote the vaccinations, the health center plans to team up with the School of Nursing and host a mass vaccination campaign later on this month. The date has yet to be determined however the goal is to give out 2,000 vaccinations a day in the F.G. Clark Activity Center.

Students should take advantage and receive the vaccination as soon as the vaccine is available. Children under the age of 9 should receive two doses a month apart, anyone older only need one dose.

This vaccination will only be offered to students and faculty of Southern University. Dates and locations for the distribution are posted on the Southern University website www.subr.edu. For more information log on to www.cdc. gov/h1n1flu.

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Ida bears down on Gulf Coast By melissa nelson associated press WRITER

PENSACOLA, Fla.—Some Gulf Coast residents hunkered down at home and in shelters Monday while others ventured outside to watch the approach of a rare late-season tropical storm that brought the potential for high winds, flooding and up to 8 inches of rain in some places.

After a quiet Atlantic storm season, many took the year’s first threat in stride.

“We can ride it out right here,” said T.J. Covacevich, 50, who wore a “Hurricane Hunter” T-shirt as he tied down his powerboat in a Biloxi, Miss., harbor.

Earlier, heavy rain from Ida triggered flooding and landslides in El Salvador that killed at least 130 people. Near New Orleans, a 70-year-old man was feared drowned Monday when trying to help two fishermen whose boat had broken down in the Mississippi River, said Maj. John Marie, a Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s spokesman. A wave

knocked him into the water.

Monday evening, Ida was located about 40 miles (60 km) southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River and about 125 miles (200 km) south-southwest of Pensacola. It was moving north-northwest near 17 mph (28 kph) and was expected to make land late Monday or early Tuesday. An observation site near the mouth measured a gust at 74 mph.

Ida had been the third hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season, which ends Dec. 1, but weakened with maximum sustained winds near 70 mph (110 kph).

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said it was expected to weaken further before making landfall along the Gulf Coast.

Rain was already falling along the coastline and winds had kicked up the surf.

Nancy Box, 68, of Gulf Shores, Ala., said she hoped the storm fizzled but did not want to chance riding it out in her elevated town house on the beach.

“They said the waves were going to be pretty high,” she

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David Casavona, 53, a commercial fisherman, carefully walks around ropes that he used to fasten down his boat “Captain Budweiser” as water rises a foot above the docks at Shell Beach, La. Monday. Several area fisherman were preparing their boats for high waters and winds expected overnight with Tropical Storm Ida approaching lower coastal areas.

said. “The last time there was a storm, they came over the berm, and I don’t swim.”

Forecasters predicted Ida’s storm surge could raise water levels 3 to 5 feet above normal.

Tropical storm warnings were out across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, where governors declared states of

emergency.

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist warned that tropical storms can still be deadly. He pointed to Fay, which was blamed for more than a dozen deaths in Florida, Haiti and the Dominican Republic last year.

“That thing was a tropical storm and we lost a lot of our fellow Floridians, so it’s important to

stay vigilant,” Crist said outside the state emergency operations center. “We need to be careful.”

Residents elsewhere in the Southeast braced for heavy rain.

In north Georgia, which saw historic flooding in September, forecasters said up to 4 more inches could soak the alreadysaturated ground.

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 200910 women’s basketball preseason All-Conference honors Monday with Prairie View A&M forward Gaati Werema voted as preseason player of the year and Alabama A&M guard Katrich Williams selected preseason defensive player of the year.

The Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers, three-time defending regular season champions and the defending SWAC Tournament champions, were picked to win their fourth consecutive title.

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Southern forward freda Allen is the jaguars’ lone All-SWAc preseason selection. SU was picked to finish second in the conference behind defending champion Prairie View. Southern opens the 2009-10 season today with a 6 p.m. home game against Dillard.

the league’s coaches, sports information departments and selected members of the media.

Werema, the reigning SWAC Player of the Year, was fourth in the conference in scoring (12.2 ppg), first in rebounds (7.7 rpg),

second in field goal percentage (48.2) and fifth in free throw percentage (75.6). The 6-foot senior from Orlando, Fla., was second in the conference in double-double games (six) and tied for second in 20-point

Jags hold off Xavier By justin wooten DIGEST STAff WRITER

For an exhibition game, the Southern Jaguars men’s basketball team had to overcome frustration and a 20-point first half deficit against Xavier on Thursday night in F.G. Clark Activity Center.

The Jags trailed at the half 40-24, a half marred by poor shooting. The Jags shot 44 percent from the field in the second half, made 20 of 28 free throws and outscored the Gold Rush 45-29 to force overtime.

Senior forward Julius Ingram

scored the game-winning basket with three seconds left to play.

“The team showed resiliency,” Ingram said.

Ingram came off the bench to score 13 points in 25 minutes.

The Jags forced 30 turnovers and had six steals.

SU will have two weeks to prepare for season-opening road trips to Baylor Nov. 16 and Oklahoma State Nov. 18.

“I still haven’t decided on a starting lineup,” SU coach Rob Spivery said. “We have to practice on boxing out, free throws and being more efficient on offense.”

games (four).

Williams, a 5-8 senior from Chattanooga, Tenn., was second in the league in scoring (13.8 ppg), and free-throw percentage (79.1) and fifth in field goal percentage (33.6). She ranked eighth in the league in steals (1.8) last season, but also posted three 20-point scoring games for the Bulldogs.

Prairie View A&M won 19 consecutive games en route to the SWAC regular season and tournament crowns, earning an NCAA Tournament appearance

against eventual Final Four team opponent Oklahoma.

Joining Werema and Williams on the first team was Prairie View A&M guard Candice Thomas, Southern forward Freda Allen and Alabama State center Shanice Merritt.

Named second-team preseason All-SWAC were guards Dominique Smith (Prairie View A&M) and LaQuisha Slaton (Arkansas-Pine Bluff), forwards Tanika Jackson (Alabama State) and Dominisha Johnson (Ala-bama A&M) and center Shay Holmes (UAPB).

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Smith earns All-SWAC nod

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2009 Women’s Soccer All-Conference teams Wednesday. The all conference teams were voted on by the schools’ coaches and sports information departments.

Southern’s Kendall Smith made the second team. Smith, a 5-foot-7 senior from West Chapel, Fla. ,was the only Jaguar selected.

Soccer bows out of SWAC Tourney

ITTA BENA, Miss.—The Southern University soccer team fell to Jackson State, 2-0, in the first round of the 2009 Southwestern Athletic Conference post season tournament.

For the fifth time in seven seasons Southern (4-15, 1-3 SWAC) exits the tournament in the first round. JSUs Lisa Wren and Niara Crimiel each scored a goal to help lift the Tigers past SU and into Friday’s semifinal.

Their first goal came in the first half at the 14:33 minute mark. Wren scored an unassisted goal in the second half to solidify the 2-0 win.

SU’s goalie, D’Nae Capron, finished the game with six saves. Freshman Raven White lead the team with two shots on goal while sophomore Raedean Kurtz total two shots with one hitting the right bar of the goal.

The Jaguars end the season with four wins, two SWAC Defensive player of the week honors, an Offensive player of the week award and an All-SWAC second team selection.

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It’s not what you think During the course of the semester the staff of the DIGEST has been criticized for various things.

1. We do not write the “I’m Just Asking Questions” to offend or hurt anyone.

It is simply entertainment.

However, when you take a position that is representative of the university, you are subject to much exposure whether it’s from the DIGEST or the New York Post; negative or positive. We write the articles and questions to inform and entertain the students and work to see the students through the eyes of non-students, non-alumni, and non-supporters. Are there letters and comments posted about the stories covered by The Advocate?

2. The articles we publish about administration, SGA, or whoever aren’t

MARY DAVIS written because we hate them, despise them and want them gone. We give credit where credit is due and unfortunately this administration doesn’t deserve much credit, if any.

Editorials, essays, posters, billboards, and etc. have been used for decades as a way to send messages and especially as satire. Constant cries of students aren’t getting it.

We write and expose those happenings on campus, not to embarrass the university, but because as students we

want and deserve better! It is becoming more apparent either this administration doesn’t care or they just don’t know what they’re doing.

Why are we, as students, being set behind one to two years because they are firing professors but yet most of the administration is making six-figure salaries when it is the professors who make this institution an institution of higher learning!

Why are students, who make this “business” operate, needs not being met? Let’s be honest, this is a business and the main concern of the administrators of this university seems to be finding a way to pocket money, instead of using it ways that best benefit students. If the student’s aren’t happy, and the heads of this institution don’t seem

to care about the happiness, quality of education received by student, and success of students, why should Gov. Bobby Jindal or any other government official care?

Honestly what is the purpose of half of the people who work on the third and fourth floor of the J.S. Clark Administration Building?

Again, my editorial isn’t meant to make anyone (though I am sure it will) or to give the school bad publicity. Simply, it is what it is and as a student I’m tired and I demand more!

Instead of directing harsh comments and being bitter toward the DIGEST’s staff, use that energy instead, to demand QUALITY services, so we can graduate on time and with a degree that is worth more than those sold in 2003.

SPEAK OUT Did you enjoy BET Black College Tour?

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gehrig kinney hammond freshman criminal justice

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“Yes! I enjoyed all the different activities they had, like the freestyle battle and the AIDS awareness tent.”

david dunn sr. baton rouge freshman architecture

“Yes because, there were a lot dunn of activities and I got to interact with many different people.”

adia harrison new orleans freshman business

harrison

“No, I didn’t really enjoy it I didn’t get any free prizes. I know they weren’t free but still...”

evan taylor houston junior mass comm./ political science

“It was ok. They haven’t come up with taylor anything new or more entertaining than last year. It was mediocre, to say the least.”

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