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American Heart Association with their “Red” Fashion show held in the Cotillion Ballroom in Smith-Brown Memorial Union. A group of concerned residents of the University Park subdivision gathered to march in protest around Southern University. 9. Following tHe crime

By evan taylor

digest managing editor

his year has presented its ups and downs, exposed the right and wrong, remembered situations and circumstance, and pursued progression. From August 2010 to April 2011 the Southern University Community has depended on the Southern Digest to keep them informed, entertained, and aware of the movements the university has been making Whether it’s been the transition

to SUS system office for the new president to the transition from paper refund checks to the Jaguar Blue cards; The Southern Digest has provided pictures and detailed information to enlighten the Southern University Community. 10. common causes grassroots organiZation

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Students bonded together through common causes to remember, motivate, and

educate through grassroots organization. As a part National AIDS awareness month, the psychology department and the school of social work held a HIV/ AIDs seminar in the Cotillion Ballroom of Smith-Brown Memorial union. The Association of Women’s students hosted their Big Buddy Thanksgiving Luncheon and donated an estimated figure of $1,620 worth of Thanksgiving dinner baskets to fifty Big Buddy

participants. A sense of community was honored on behalf of three unsung heroes at local universities during the unsung Hero Awards in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Students from various organizations were among the 12,000 people at the 15th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure held at LSU old front nine. The College of Engineering raised $525 to benefit the

Through communication with the Southern University Police department the DIGEST has followed the uprisings and declines in crime on campus. A joint effort of the Southern University Police Department, Louisiana State Police, and other local law enforcement agencies netted five arrests in connection with the theft of televisions from A.W. Mumford Stadium. Southern University students made awkward glances at obscene graffiti drawn on the northern face of W.W. Stewart Hall’s Lawless auditorium. The Southern University police department released its annual crime statistics report. According to the report, crime on campus has dropped by eight percent over the last year. 8. enligHtenment and motivation

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Until recently, the best-known Marine Corps Astronaut-turned public servant was John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth. Not anymore. The Marines can once again claim a certain history in space. Charles F. Bolden Jr. is the first African American and the second exastronaut to lead NASA. He will speak in Southern’s F. G. Clark Activity Center at 10:30 a.m., May 13. With his Marine Corps background, and his experience as an astronaut, he is uniquely equipped to lead NASA into the 21st Century and some hope, into the era of manned space flight to the moon and beyond. And for Bolden, the role is another opportunity to inspire the children of those who serve in our nation’s military. A long-time alumnus of the Space Agency, Bolden left NASA in 1994 to resume his career in the Marine Corps. In 2002, then-President George W.

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GRADUATES Bolden stayed with NASA during its Find out who’s walking across painful recovery after Challenger and the stage at the Spring 2011 commencement for another historic event. He was a pilot ceremony. for the 1990 mission that launched the telescope into orbit. Ironically, SEE PG 8 Hubble the news of his appointment was made Friday, May 13 on the completion of the final shuttle 10:30 a.m. mission to Hubble in late May. F.G. Clark Activity Center Finally, he also commanded a 1992 shuttle atmospheric research Bush unsuccessfully tried to appoint flight and in 1994 led a mission that Bolden as the space agency’s deputy included the first Russian cosmonaut administrator. The Pentagon said as a member of a shuttle crew. The exchange it needed to keep Bolden in his role astronaut/cosmonaut as a Marine general and pilot who program culminated in a partnership had flown more than 100 sorties in to operate the International Space Vietnam and the start of the Gulf War Station, as it continues to thrive today. During this recent Shuttle/Hubble in 1991. Bolden, 62, received confirmation mission, Mission Control radioed the last summer from the senate, where news of Bolden’s nomination to Atlantis he has several supporters, including commander Scott Altman, so he could Florida Senator Bill Nelson, who flew alert his crew. Altman and his crew then as a guest during Bolden’s first shuttle spoke with President Obama during a mission in January 1986, just two weeks private call between Washington and before the deadly Challenger accident. the Shuttle Flight Deck.

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The Southern University Museum of Art along with Curator Randell Henry is featuring the art of influential African American artists in the Choices exhibit until May 30th. This exhibit features such artists as John Thomas Biggers, Artis Lane, and Sam Gilliam. The exhibit marks the 10-year anniversary celebration on SUMA. For more information call 225.771.4513. Pinkie gordon lane Poetry contest

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Frazier Hall, a first baseman, catcher and designated hitter for the Jaguars’ baseball team, is one of 10 NCAA baseball student-athletes selected for Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.To be eligible for the award, a studentathlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. Fan votes will be combined with media and coaches votes to determine the winner; which will be announced at the NCAA College World Series in Omaha. To vote for Hall go to http://www. seniorclassaward.com/ vote/baseball_2011/ Voting ends June 5.

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Top 10 from page 1 enlightened through the efforts of The Association of Women’s Students, Army ROTC, and The Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Tiffany Magee, State director of Miss Black Louisiana, empowered and inspired attendees at “Empowering Our Women” in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom. Baton Rouge’s first lady and Southern University employee, Lois Holden, urged the strive for excellence at the Autumn tea social in A.W. Mumford Field House. Dianne Andrews discussed her inspirations and lessons learned during her book signing and book talk in John B. Cade Library. Sister Souljah and Julianne Malveaux enlightened and inspired action and education during their speeches in the lecture series. Navy Brig. Gen. Craig Crenshaw discussed leadership, selfdiscovery, and self-development in his leadership lecture. A forum featured speaker Dr. Susan Goodwin, she focused on creating a learning centered environment and campus accountability. Al Sharpton mentioned the low turnout at marches like from Selma to Montgomery. Sharpton spoke on when you have reached your destination knowing when to get off. Roderick K. West, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Entergy New Orleans, Inc stated, “Life is a long string of right nows.” 7. Making History

Southern University made history amongst the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, Alumni Art Exhibit, Miss Southern Coronation, Gospel Extravaganza, and Tennis Repeat SWAC Championship. The Southern University and Delaware State football teams are not only ones making final preparations for the 2010 MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando. SU Alum Nikki Godfrey,

the MEAC/SWAC Challenge’s executive director, ESPN and a host of workers and volunteers are in Orlando making preparations for teams and the fans following them Labor Day weekend. Artwork lines the walls in preparation for the Visual Arts Alumni Exhibition in the Visual Arts Gallery in Hayden Hall. The exhibition features 23 visual arts alumni representing a 50-year range of alumni artists from 1960 to 2010. Kenya Bernice Warren was crowned in celebration of tradition at the 80th annual Miss Southern University coronation. The Southern University Board of Supervisors has only it’s second ever non-alumni chairman as Darren G. Mire. Praise and worship was the aim of the twoday gospel extravaganza by the Baptist Student Union featured Bishop Joseph Walker III and Donnie McClurkin. The Southern University women’s tennis team won their second straight SWAC title by beating Alcorn State 4-3 . 6. Progression in Technology

Over the year Southern has transitioned to direct lending, renovated the library, and acquired direct deposit for refund checks. Mandated by the healthcare reform bill: all colleges and/or universities in the United States were forced to move their source of lending to direct lending. John B. Cade Library transformed this fall offering students a “wow experience” every time they visit the newly renovated first floor. Southern University provides new options for students to receive their refund money in a move timely manner. “This is the key to unlocking how students receive their refunds,” said Aaron Poach, Campus Relations Coordinator of Higher One Corporation. Jaguar Blue cards have made it to Southern

University students. 5. Creating A New Southern

In the pursuit of a new Southern University Ronald Mason was hired as System President, SGA seeks tangible results, and The Chancellor search provokes university involvement. Mason is making the transition to SUS from Jackson State with plans to support each campus Chancellor and enabling the system to run more efficiently. Demetrius Sumner, SGA President 2010-2011 and his current administration seeks tangible results to bring awareness and success to the Southern University student body. The Southern University System launched the S.O.S Campaign to Support our Southern. Southern University System hires a search firm for Chancellor Search; Search narrowed down to three; Diola Bagayoko, James Llorens, and Earl Yarbrough. 4. A United Front

Through a lawsuit, rallies, and letters Southern University System students have presented a united front against forces to dismantle The SU System. Students from all over the state of Louisiana rallied together on the steps of the capitol building to protest the cuts to higher education. The over 500-student demonstration was comprised of different groups of each campus present. Southern University System students filed a lawsuit against Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Board of Regents of Louisiana. Seven students along with attorneys filed a petition against the Board of Regents to ensure the board is representative of the state’s population by race and gender to ensure diversity. The petition filed by Southern University System students against Gov. Bobby Jindal and

Race complaints in plan to merge schools By kevin mcgill the associated press

NEW ORLEANS — Eye-level watermarks, gutted buildings and rows of mobile classrooms linger as reminders of the flooding from Hurricane Katrina that nearly wiped out Southern University at New Orleans in 2005. Now the predominantly African-American university faces what students and administrators view as a new threat: Gov. Bobby Jindal’s proposal to consolidate the school with the nearby, mostly white University of New Orleans. “It will be the death of SUNO,” student government vice president Ellis Brent Jr. said recently as he worked on a letter-writing campaign in hopes of killing the idea in an

upcoming legislative session. Jindal’s proposal renews a politically and racially charged argument that pops up periodically in the roughly 20 states that have public, fouryear institutions known as historically black colleges and universities, or HBCUs. “Every time the economy tanks, and certainly, right now, these are dire economic times, understandably governments and legislatures look for ways of cutting costs while maintaining and increasing a level of educational excellence,” said Lezli Baskerville, president of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education. “We certainly applaud and salute that. “The challenge comes when there are broad and diverse options and the first option

appears to be ‘let’s look at submerging HBCUs into the historically white college and university system.’” Jindal is adamant. “It makes no sense to have colleges blocks apart, neither one of them with graduation rates we can accept,” he said Tuesday at his weekly legislative news conference in Baton Rouge. At the same time, more than 200 SUNO supporters were gathering on the Capitol steps to protest the merger. Students have filed a complaint with the Department of Justice over the merger, saying the state has discriminated against minority students, the faculty senate president said Tuesday. Spokeswoman Xochitl Hinojosa confirmed Tuesday that the Justice Department has received the complaint.

The Board of Regents was denied with 29 pages explaining how the plaintiffs didn’t present enough natural facts. Some Southern University at New Orleans students planned a get together at the campus gym to draft letters opposing a plan that would their school of the historically black Southern University System. 3. Causing Controversy

Between the Lisa Delpit hire, Lacumba fund money being turned over to SGA, controversial spending of the “Lacumba money” and Tony Clayton’s secret meeting in Governor Jindal; controversy is on the bluff. Some recent moves at Southern University raised concerns of students, faculty, and staff faculty senate President Sudhir Trivedi questioned the hiring of F.G. Clark Professor of Education Lisa Delpit. While Students live mascot Lacumba died in 2004, each student has been paying $2 fee per semester for the upkeep of the mascot. Roughly $321,000 has been collected in the six years since the jaguar’s death. Students voted Tuesday in favor of releasing the money from the Lacumba Fund to the SGA. The Southern University Marching Band has added another away game to its schedule courtesy of the Student Government Association. SGA contributed $13, 700 to the and’s travel expense with $9,600 covering the transportation cost and $4,100 covering the cost of meals. Financial woes are addressed at the student Government Association Senate meeting. Major issues surrounded the usage of Lacumba money and the bottom line. The SGA senate debated over proper protocol regarding senate and judicial vacancies during their first senate meeting of the

semester in the Henton room of Smith-Brown Memorial union. Tony Clayton, Board of Supervisors member said, “ we must do better,” in regards to SUNO. 2. Louisiana Cuts Resources

Southern University has faced budget cuts all throughout the year; causing the university to re-evaluate their priorities. An estimated $4.6 million cut puts an even larger dent in the already strained Southern University budget. Higher education takes yet another cut from the state as an estimated $518.6 million total reduction projected for the 20112012 year. Approximately $27.6 million is expected to come from the Southern University System and over half of that will come from the Baton Rouge campus. Southern University Chancellor Kofi Lomotey prepares for mid-year budget cuts. Lomotey and SU executive staff spent the last week looking at how to come up with $400,000 cut to take place mid year. 1. Saying Farewell

Southern University is saying farewell to some leadership this year; The Chancellor resigned, Athletic Director and the Men’s Basketball coach. The head of Southern University in Baton Rouge, the flagship campus of the Nations oldest historically black college system is resigning after he was blasted by faculty for lacking the skills to steer the college through a turbulent period of budget cuts. Southern University Athletic Director Greg Lafleur’s arrest for allegedly soliciting prostitution in downtown Houston has become a perplexed story. Ultimately the instability of the Athletic program overruled any attempt to save his job. Rob Spivery, former SU Men’s Basketball coach was also let go.

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Contest keeps legacy alive

Wyclef to appear at N.O. jazz fest By chevel johnson associated press writer

By evan taylor

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Enlightenment through poetic expression and the celebration of a legacy was the purpose of the first annual Pinkie Gordon Lane poetry contest awards program hosted photo by Evan Taylor/DIgest by and in the John B. Cade Third Place winner Jasmine Moore shares her award-winning poem as first-place winner Destinee library. and second-place winner Lea Mornae Fisher look on during the First Annual Pinkie Gordon Participants in the poetry Hamilton Lane Poetry Contest Awards program. contest were honored and given awards during the program, Emma Bradford Perry, next year if we can get which featured WAFB Anchor, to tell. “For my mother, Literature dean of libraries, John B. some more sponsors and Donna Britt, Gordon Lane who is Pinkie G. Lane’s son, and and Music were gateways Cade Library offered her participation in departments Margaret Ambrose, special to enlightenment. All of her thanks, congratulations, and and across campus we will have assistant to the chancellor at poetry was drawn from life reflections at the conclusion of more interaction.” Both Honorable mention the program. Southern University at Baton experiences,” said Lane. “First and foremost I would participants and the winners He continued discussing Rouge. “When I was an his mother’s experiences and like to thank the winners. were able to present their undergraduate here Dr. Lane addressed the fact that art is Acknowledge and give credit award winning poems. The to Angela Proctor. She did an winners were Jasmine Moore was here. We have her poems forever. “Whatever your art form is… outstanding job. Our day has in 3rd place, Lea Mornae in the archives. To memorialize a person, who left a legacy at art is forever. It will always been richly enhanced by Mr. Fisher in 2nd place, and Southern University, to see be there for someone to find. Gordon Lane being here,” said Destinee Hamilton in 1st place. Honorable Mention recipients and hear her son’s expressions Express yourself where you can Dean Perry. Perry also thanked the included: Amanda Gibson, throughout the program, and help someone,” said Lane. Margaret Ambrose shared parents, teachers, principals of Quintele Jackson, Russell hear the poems was great. I think those that attended reflections on the program and the participants, Kofi Lomotey, Ledet, Bryston Marshall, and the program left with a great offered advice in Lane’s honor. SUBR Chancellor, Donna Britt, Dyadra Saulsberry. Any student who participated “You have to inspire yourself. and all those who contributed to feeling,” said Angela Proctor, archivist and metadata Don’t wait for anyone to inspire making this program a success. in the contest and were unable “If you can participate and to attend the awards program librarian at the John B. Cade you. I am grateful that the library decided to memorialize walk away with something can stop by the archives Library. “Poetry has a freedom; what her in this way,” said Ambrose. tangible, you will always have department of the library Ambrose went on to say the those memories,” said Proctor. between 8am-5pm to pick up to say and write. It is a feeling. She mentioned the meaning their copy of the anthology and It is a knowledge to gain,” said Gordon was a gift that everyone had and continues to keep giving. behind the program and her certificate of appreciation. Proctor. Any questions can be “You want your art to touch hopes for the next year. Gordon Lane shared his “This is our way of outreach directed to Angela Proctor who reflections on the life of Pinkie everybody but, you must G. Lane along with inspiration remain true to who you are,” into the community. Impacting can be reached via phone at young people’s lives. I think 225.771.2624. for those with creative stories said Ambrose.

‘Fast Five’ big on action, low on substance By David Germain ap movie writer

If the filmmakers had thrown in giant, shape-shifting robots, talking apes and some vampires, the fifth installment in “The Fast and the Furious” franchise would hardly have been more outlandish. That said, the movie will get you where you’re going. Opting for a blowout of a movie with no restraints whatsoever, director Justin Lin wisely adds former wrestling superstar Dwayne Johnson as a relentless federal agent to go toe-to-toe with Vin Diesel’s driving ace, who’s again on the run along with his sister (Jordana Brewster) and his cop-

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turned-outlaw pal (Paul Walker). Any thwack from the inevitable Diesel-Johnson slugfest might kill an ordinary human, but these characters basically are comic-book figures, so they’re able to wail the innards out of each other and come through with only a cosmetic bruise or two. It’s nonsense, but when Hollywood does nonsense right, it can be a lot of fun. Lin now is far more assured as an action director, crafting stunts and chases that zip along so recklessly you won’t much care how utterly impossible they are. Past “Fast and Furious” rowdies such as Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and

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In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, Vin Diesel, left, and Dwayne Johnson are shown in a scene from “Fast Five.”

Sung Kang join Diesel and company for an “Ocean’s Eleven”-style heist romp. PG-13 for intense sequences of

violence and action, sexual content and language. 130 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.

NEW ORLEANS — Wyclef Jean, Cyndi Lauper, John Mellencamp, Lauryn Hill and Fantasia will make first-time appearances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, joining a lineup of familiar acts for the 43rd annual tradition that opens Friday at a race track in this Mississippi River city. “This is one of our broadest years, musically speaking,” said Quint Davis, producer of the festival that will run seven days, over the course of two weekends at the Fair Grounds Race Course. “We’ve got important people coming from all ends of the spectrum and for some of them they’re all new to jazz fest.” Along with fresh faces, Davis said some of the festival’s perennial favorites will return to perform on the 12 stages set up around the track. “Jimmy Buffett, the Nevilles, Jeff Beck, Irma Thomas, Bon Jovi, these are some of our favorite people and they’ll be back,” Davis said. “Gregg Allman returns, but this year he’ll be a different version of himself. He’s coming with his blues band, a new project of his.” Last year, musicians from the Dominican Republic, Martinique and Senegal performed at the festival. This year, the spotlight is on Haiti, still recovering from a deadly January earthquake. In addition to performances by Jean, a Goodwill Ambassador to his homeland, fans can experience Haitian rhythms from parading Rara bands, Konpa big-band dance music, traditional drumming and popular contemporary bands including Tabou Combo, Ram, Boukman Eksperyans and Emeline Michel. There also will be Haitian master artisans demonstrating their craft in the Haiti Pavilion, as well as food demonstrations and panel discussions on the historical and cultural connections between Haiti and New Orleans. “We have put together the largest Haitian culture exposition in the United States since the earthquake,” Davis said. “We said, ‘Let’s remind the world about Haiti. Let’s show the world that country’s culture, art and music and remind them about the indomitable spirit of those who live there.”

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Tornadoes kill at least 250

Tucker: Budget in trouble By melinda deslatte the associated press

By greg bluestein & jay reeves the associated press

PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. — Dozens of massive tornadoes tore a town-flattening streak across the South, killing at least 250 people in six states and forcing rescuers to carry some survivors out on makeshift stretchers of splintered debris. Two of Alabama’s major cities were among the places devastated by the deadliest twister outbreak in nearly 40 years. As day broke Thursday, people in hardhit areas surveyed obliterated homes and debris-strewn streets. Some told of deadly winds whipping through within seconds of weather alerts broadcast during the storms Wednesday afternoon and evening “It happened so fast it was unbelievable,” said Jerry Stewart, a 63-year-old retired firefighter who was picking through the remains of his son’s wrecked home in Pleasant Grove, a suburb of Birmingham. “They said the storm was in Tuscaloosa and it would be here in 15 minutes. And before I knew it, it was here.” He and his wife, along with their daughter and two grandchildren, survived by hiding under their front porch. Friends down the street who did the same weren’t so lucky — Stewart said he pulled out the bodies of two neighbors whose home was ripped off its foundation. Alabama’s state emergency management agency said it had confirmed 162 deaths, while there were 33 in Mississippi, 33 in Tennessee, 13 in Georgia, eight in Virginia and one in Kentucky. President Barack Obama said he would visit Alabama Friday to view damage

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A tornado has flattened Pleasant Grove, Ala., a subdivision of Mountain Grove, Thursday. Dozens of tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system wiped out entire towns across a wide swath of the South, killing at least 194 people, and officials said Thursday they expect the death toll to rise.

and meet with the governor and families devastated by the storms. Obama has already expressed condolences by phone to Gov. Robert Bentley and approved his request for emergency federal assistance. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., said it received 137 tornado reports into Wednesday night. The storms forced authorities in some places into makeshift command posts after their headquarters lost power or were damaged, and an Alabama nuclear plant was using backup generators to cool units that were shut down. Some of the worst damage was in Tuscaloosa, a city of more than 83,000 that is home to the University of Alabama. Neighborhoods there were leveled by a massive tornado caught on video by a tower-mounted news camera that barreled through late Wednesday afternoon. “When I looked back, I just saw trees and stuff coming by,” said Mike Whitt, a resident at DCH Regional Medical Center who ran from the hospital’s parking deck

when the wind started swirling and he heard a roar. On Thursday morning, he walked through the neighborhood next to the hospital, home to a mix of students and townspeople, looking at dozens of homes without roofs. Household items were scattered on the ground — a drum, running shoes, insulation, towels, and a shampoo bottle. Streets were impassable, the pavement strewn with trees, pieces of houses and cars with their windows blown out. Dr. David Hinson was working at the hospital when the tornado hit. He and his wife had to walk several blocks to get to their house, which was destroyed. Several houses down, he helped pull three students from the rubble. One was dead and two were badly injured. He and others used pieces of debris as makeshift stretchers to carry them to an ambulance. “We just did the best we could to get them out and get them stabilized and get them to help,” he said. “I don’t know what happened to them.”

Deep South braces for rising Mississippi By cain burdeau the associated press

NEW ORLEANS — A surge of water not seen since the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 is forecast in coming days to test the enormous levees lining the Mississippi River on its course through the Deep South, adding another element of danger to a region already raked by deadly tornadoes and thunderstorms. Mississippi’s and Louisiana’s governors issued flood warnings Thursday and declared states of emergency. Authorities along the swollen waterway in both states are warning nearby residents to brace for the possibility of any flooding. River boat casinos in Mississippi are closing and levee managers are readying sand bags and supplies — and the manpower to build the defenses

— to fight the rising river along hundreds of levees in both states where the river crosses en route to the Gulf of Mexico. “We’re going to do everything we can to prepare for the worstcase scenario while we still are hoping for the best case,” Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said, adding the state was prepared to withstand the test. Louisiana is still recovering from powerful Hurricane Katrina, which struck in August 2005 as levees broke under surging waters and more than 80 percent of New Orleans was flooded. Since 2005, the corps has spent billions of dollars in repairing levees and improving the city’s flood protections, but the vast majority of that work has been focused on protecting the city from hurricane surge, not river flooding.

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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal holds a news conference Thursday concerning the rising Mississippi River water levels. A surge of water not seen in decades is forecast to test the massive levees along the Mississippi River as the high river travels through the Deep South and officials are warning residents to start preparing for the possibility of severe flooding.

While authorities who manage the levees express confidence that those structures can withstand the enormous surge, the high waters are expected to put pressure on the levees for as

many as 10 days — and that has officials concerned. “It is going to be a slowmoving crest and what that means is it does put pressure on those levees,” Jindal said.

House Speaker Jim Tucker said Thursday he doesn’t expect the House to agree to sell state prisons or raise tuition to help bolster the state’s budget, raising questions about some of the key pieces of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s spending plan. Tucker said it’s also unclear if the House will agree to reshuffle tobacco settlement dollars for use in the state’s free scholarship program, or TOPS. And he said lawmakers aren’t sure the $200 million in “efficiencies and savings” included in Jindal’s 2011-12 budget proposal are achievable and can be counted to balance the budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. “This budget is tenuous because of some of the proposals in it,” Tucker, R-Terrytown, told reporters at a luncheon meeting. The House may cut as much as $400 million from the governor’s $25 billion spending proposal to rebalance it and account for the contingencies that aren’t likely to win House passage, Tucker said. He did not explain where they might cut, though health care and education programs are the least protected and most vulnerable areas in the budget. The House speaker also said the annual tradition of adding of legislative earmarks for local museums, sewer and water projects, festivals, parks and favored non-governmental organizations likely will be scrapped this year because of the state’s tight financial situation. “I don’t think there’s going to be any way we’re going to be able to afford ‘member amendments,’ nor should we in this current environment,” Tucker said. If Tucker’s expectations pan out in the two-month legislative session, that would leave some of Jindal’s major budget initiatives on the cutting room floor. Jindal budget adviser, Commissioner of Administration Paul Rainwater, defended the governor’s spending proposals as “a smart, fiscally responsible budget.” He said the administration would be willing to discuss deeper cut ideas with House leaders. But Rainwater added, “We want specific, responsible suggestions.” The governor has proposed selling state prisons in Avoyelles, Allen and Winn parishes to generate nearly $90 million for health care programs — though he said earlier this week that he won’t seek to move the legislation until the latest revenue forecasts come out in May.

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Banks lays out plans to rebuild By MORRIS DILLARD diGest sports Writer

Men’s basketball head coach Roman Banks, hired last Thursday, says he’ll begin to move into his new office next PHOTO By RANDy BERGERON/SE LA. UNIV. week. He’s inherited a team nearly last in New southern men’s basketball head coach the Southwestern Athletic Conference in roman banks said rebuilding the program is going to take a three-step process. attendance. He said as a kid, he attended Southern He said it’s been his dream to coach games thus running around and eating at Southern since the start of his career popcorn and watching cheerleaders. “I seen the fans dancing in the stands — despite the firing of former coach Rob and the band playing,” he said with Spivery, dismissal of former athletic evident respect for those who were director Greg LaFleur, who was arrested inducted into the SU Hall of Fame — his on a misdemeanor prostitution charge in father, brother, godfather Bob Love and Houston during Final Four weekend. As a result, Banks didn’t flinch when he former SU star Bobby Phills, who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the then- sighted that there was a coaching job at SU, instead he came up with a plan. Charlotte Hornets from 1991-2000. When he met with his team for the This is not a man giving to making himself the center of the ongoing saga first time last Thursday, Banks said of his with the athletic department. As his style: Step one: understanding we are a past attest, it’s about someone showing family. compassion, love and hard work. “I want them to understand that I’m The NCAA docked the basketball team two scholarships because of it low going to give them everything that I have Academic Progress Rate. Southern had a and hope they give me everything that score of 847, below NCAA qualification of they have,” he said. “It’s going to take that kind of commitment that’s going to turn 925. Southern could face a one-year this ship around.” Step two: understanding tradition of postseason ban in 2011-12 because of low program. score. “It hasn’t been good the last five years,” Somehow he became a successful and durable assistant in his coaching he said. “I explained to them about career. Banks, a member of the Louisiana players in the past and what this program Association of Basketball Coaches, started wants with us. This program use to be his coaching career at Shreveport’s the blueprint to of mid-majors not only in Green Oaks High School, then Southern state, but across the nation.” Southern went 20-13, won the University-Shreveport, where he was Athletic Conference the athletic director and head men’s Southwestern regular season and tournament title (first basketball coach. “What makes me excited is getting since 1993) and advanced to the NCAA it back towards that mark, Banks said. tournament, losing to Duke in 2006. Last, step three: What it’s going to take “That attraction has been there not just to get SU to the next level now but for many years in my soul.” “That takes a commitment, unity, and “From the chancellor, the AD, everybody that I met who was involved a lot of hard work. “ Out of 345 Division I with this program is that they want to get schools, in RPI rankings, we finished 345. this program back to where it used to be.” I don’t have a magic wand to get us from In the last three seasons, SU has won the bottom, all I know is that it’s going to 17 games, going 8-23 in 2008-09, 5-25 take a serious work ethic.” He said the athletic department in 2009-10, 4-26 this year, the worst in assured him organization in the program school history. Banks was an assistant at Southern “organized to be the best program it could from 1996-2002, where he spent five be?” His theory is, “I think that says years under Tommy Green, one-year volume to a coach that wants to take the under Ben Jobe and once an interim program to the next level.” Banks will officially take over the head coach. He was responsible for the recruitment of two-time SWAC Player program May 1. “I think the most important part is to of the Year Adarrial Smylie and Dionte Harvey, the 1997-98 SWAC Newcomer of establish game day procedure.” He says he’ll probably sit down and look at how the Year. During Banks’ eight years at SLU, the things were in the past and add new things Lions had seven winning-seasons, the to the tradition. “One thing I will bid is most of any Division I school in the state that we gone put a brand of basketball out of Louisiana with 140 total wins, second there where we’re going to work very hard and where a fan can appreciate that.” to LSU’s 144 wins from 2003-11.

Softball to enter SWAC Tournament with No. 2 seed diGest NeWs serVice

The Southern University softball team was seeded second and will play No. 3 seed Alabama State in the first round of the 2011 Southwestern Athletic Conference Softball Tournament on May 5 at the Shea Brothers Complex in Irondale, Ala. This year’s field will feature eight teams. Game one is set for Thursday May 5 at 11:30 a.m. The Tournament Championship game will be televised on ESPNU Sunday May 8 at 9 p.m. ASU (10-31, 6-11), the league’s worst pitching staff, last played Southern in March, a game the Jaguars won 8-6. The SU-ASU winner will play the winner between No.1 seed Mississippi Valley State and No. 4 seed Grambling State for the right to play in game five Friday May 6. MVSU, who was picked during the preseason poll to finish second in the East, won its third consecutive Division title, finishing 15-2 league and one game ahead of Jackson State. JSU, who won nine straight, earned the No. 2 seed in the east. SU (18-21, 12-5) have gotten hot when they needed to. They’ve won nine straight games, giving

themselves a big boost in the West Division. They assured themselves on the strength of three series, sweeping Grambling, Arkansas Pine-Bluff and Prairie View which included three shutout wins. Along the journey, freshmen pitcher Michael Pless won five games during streak and earned SWAC pitcher of the week following her performance against Grambling. Pless went 2-0 against the Tigers. She allowed one run through 16 innings and issued one walk. Ultimately, the month of April was all but perfect. SU went 1-2 against Texas Southern, who the West title with a 14-3 finish. They suffered two losses at home against McNeese State-lost by an average of eight runs. The May 5 opening round games include the following games: —Alabama St. vs. Southern, 11: 30 a.m. —Jackson State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 11:30 a.m. —Mississippi Valley State vs. Grambling State, 2 p.m. —Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern, 2 p.m.

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This list was obtained from the Southern University Registrar’s Office and the Graduate School as of April 29, 2011. If you have any questions or discrepancies PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE or REGISTRAR’S OFFICE @ 225.771.5050 or THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE @ 225.771.5390. This is not the final official listing for the Spring 2011 candidates for graduation. The list will be updated daily in the Registrar’s office and Graduate school office. This list of graduates represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. The appearance of a name on this list and/or participation in the ceremonies is presumptive of graduation, but not conclusive.

Southern University and A&M College Spring 2011 Candidates for Graduation COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, FAMILY, AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Dewitt Jones, Ph.D., Dean LaPorchia A. Collins, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science Deshaune Casey Breland, Gonzales LaPorchia A. Collins, Gonzales Cortney Marisa Dunn, Lafeyette Farrlynn Dianca Dunford, Baker Travis Eastern, St. Joseph Yolanda Lynn Watson Ellis, Baton Rouge Alanna D. Elzy, Baton Rouge Adam Garett, Lafeyette Jacoba Nicole George, Baton Rouge Jamie L. Green, Baton Rouge Julius Jamaal Greenhouse, Baton Rouge Erica Griffin, Fayette, Miss. Tonia N. Harrison, Baton Rouge Asheal A. Hawkins, Port Allen Solomon Heath, Mellville Antonia Cherrelle Henderson, Tallulah Yvonne Toussaint Johnson, Baton Rouge Barbara T. King, Baton Rouge Brittani Simone, Zachary Trudi Nicole Lewis, Duson Vallyn Rae Lewis, St. Martineville Kaira Bernice Littleberry, Baton Rouge Cayla Jonaise Littles, New Orleans Latoya Magee, New Orleans Tabatha Monique Matthews, Baton Rouge Curtis McIntosh, Baton Rouge Derron Quincy Mulmore, Plaquemine Isiah Nelson, Baton Rouge Ikeckukwu Obinna, Baton Rouge Bridgett One’ Pugh, Amite Stacey Victorian Snerling, Baton Rouge Rahim Sonnier, Opelousas Dorothy Watkins, Zachary Wykeenie D. Webb, Baton Rouge Jhimere Yvette Wilson, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry Bryan Keith Scott, Greensburg Dante Laron Harris, Denham Springs SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Lonnie Wilkinson, M. Arch, Dean Sophie Balunywa, Student Marshal Bachelor of Architecture Sean Chambliss, New Orleans Sophie Balunywa, Uganda Taufeeq Muhammad, Baton Rouge Eian W. Woodward, Houston COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Joyce O’Rourke, Ph.D., Dean Chanelle Latrelle Collins, Student Marshal Bachelor of Arts Andrea Camille Alexander, Chicago Sabrina R. Anderson, Baton Rouge `atrick Gregory Daniels, Duluth, Ga. Kimberly Melissa Duhon, Baton Rouge Terrell Lavar Evans, Baker Ethan Huynh Tran, Baton Rouge Jamie Nicole Hartry, Lithonia, Ga. Desmond Conway Knighton, Baker Khadrereil Ferguson, Jackson Marcel Renae Gailes, Zachary Krystal Vanielle Johnson, Mobile, Ala. Shenell LaTonya Johnson, New Orleans Stanley R. Moffett, Harvey Chelsae Caroline Moreland, San Diego Farrah Kenteysha Provo, Baton Rouge Kimberly Danielle Ross, Baton Rouge Joshua Michael Roussell, Edgard Chrisopher M. Ruffin, Baton Rouge Christopher Demond Russell, Baton Rouge Jarrod Mims Smith, Laplace Kareem Akil Smith, Baton Rouge Taneeka Tillery, Greensburg Brittany Rachelle Triggs, Baker Lapaul Christopher Young, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Kasey Lyn Barnes, Baton Rouge Kasey Renee’ Biagas, New Orleans Jikenena Tamika Bolden, Schriever Andra Jenee’ Chaney, Baton Rouge Rosalinda Davae Clay, Pineville Naomi Shani Deavon Collier, Baton Rouge Chanelle Latrelle Collins, New Orleans Dinerra Brianna Cotton, Baton Rouge Lisa Laverne East, Baton Rouge Chastoni Eria-Alyse Jones, Mt. Pleasant, Texas Catherine Lewis, Vidalia Kye J. Lewis, Kentwood Briana Devona McCray, Rialto, Calif. Silva Arnelle Means, Baker

Jonathan. D. Mitchell Baton Rouge Seth Christian Monaghan, Baton Rouge Alexander Benjamin Petit, Baton Rouge Timberlynn Lashay Platenburg, Houston Larkeisha Kenyetta Rhines, Oakdale Prentice Robins Jr., Baton Rouge Shearelle J. Richardson, Baton Rouge Mitchell Jermayne Slaugher, Oakland, Calif. Kierra Martinique Summers, New Orleans Brittany Layne Vasser, Marksville Kyrston S. White, Alexandria Jade Williams, Violet Justin Cornelius Wooten, New Orleans Denzel Jamal Wysingle, Saint Rose Bachelor of Music Thomas J. Williams-Gibson, Dallas Brandon Christopher Levier, Opelousas Shandrika Junies Nichols, Baton Rouge Brandon Robert Parker, Redford, Mich. Demetrius Darnell Savoy, Lake Charles COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Donald R. Andrews, Ph.D., Dean Devin L. Addison, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Accounting Joslyn Hayes Alexander, Baton Rouge Nicole P. Augustus-Ghoram, Baton Rouge Jordan K. Davis, Baton Rouge Ashlee N. Forbes, Zachary Joshua O. Harrell, Baton Rouge Brittney L. Leahman, Woodville, Miss. Jessica Ashley Matthews, Baton Rouge Adrienne L. Morris, Baton Rouge Kemuel O. Riddick, Dallas Siedah T. Robinson, Opelousas Cindy L. Scott, Houma Keitha S. Shivers, Los Angeles Denzel M. Stanley, Hammond Jaret L. Thomas, Palmetto Melba Ann Thomas, Baton Rouge Adriel C. Travers, Cibolo, Texas Demarco Travell Winfrey, Baton Rouge Moses I. Young, Ethel Bachelor of Science in Economics Aleice Dominique Allen, Houston Bachelor of Science in Finance Devin L. Addison, Marrero Crystal LaNae’ Patrice Bobb, Houston John K. Dorsey, Baton Rouge LaSheka Gross, Denham Springs Robert Earl Hall, Baton Rouge Aerica R. Hicks, Tallulah Noel Junior Keuboun, Baton Rouge Lawrence LaFrance Miller, Detroit Jazzston D. Williams, Pearland, Texas Ursula S. York, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Business Management Jade Kristian Alexander, Baton Rouge Jontray M. Anderson, Vidalia Derek L. Bolt, Thibodaux Girlie V. Brown, Port Allen Jaron R. Clark, Baton Rouge Crystal Y. Cunningham, Kentwood Dana N. Guy, Baton Rouge Miguel D. Hartford, Baton Rouge Darrius T. Harrison, Lewisville, Texas Jasmine S. Harrison, Grand Prairie, Texas Ron L. Jackson, Baton Rouge Dominick D. Marshall, Baton Rouge Jay R. McBride, Gaithersburg, Md. Brittney P. Mills, Crowley Roemon M. Murphy, Flint, Mich. Ron L. Myers, Baton Rouge Belfred T. Pryer Jr., Maringouin Qwanisha M. Richardson, Baton Rouge Justin J. Smith, Slidell Ouneisha LeTrice Smith, Norco Darren C. Tillotson, Baton Rouge Joseph T. Wilcox, Baton Rouge Quinton L. Williams, Baton Rouge Israel J. Wilson, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Marketing Aubrey D. Adams, Hueytown, Ala. Edgar R. Evans, Martinez, Ga. Lauren D. Fisher, Baton Rouge Kristen Guidry, Houston Cindy L. James, Baton Rouge Kenneth G. Johnson, Baton Rouge Carl G. Jones II, Lake Charles DeShawn N. Jordan, Baton Rouge Ronald D. Myers Jr., Baton Rouge Dara N. Pittman, Gramercy Kendall L. Prevost, Marrero Michelle E. Mitchell, Memphis, Tenn. Elaina N. Williams, Orange, Calif. Jenerral Dion Woodson, Channelview, Texas COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

VerJanis Peoples, Ph.D., Dean Lindsey Michelle Robinson, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Katie Louise Riemer Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Leaner Florence Wright Clay, Baton Rouge LaCresha Denise Haten, Marrero LaToya Shari Mason, La Place Hernika Nicole McCoy, Houma Lashonda D’Ante Walker, Wilson Dorian Jarrell Williams, Zachary Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Lakeisha Renee Butler, Baton Rouge Timmiette Royal Jacob, Plaquemine Diosha Monique Thomas, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Termaine LaKeith Forest Sr., Shreveport Ashley Shyrell Kelly, Zachary Tamara Nichole McNeely, Baker Bachelor of Science in Special Education Antonia Demaria Thomas, Oakdale Bachelor of Science Desmond Shakeem Alexander, Baton Rouge Freda Danyelle Allen, Lake Providence April Bernita Augustine, La Place Rudolph Thomas Brown Jr., New Orleans Darwyn DeGray, New Orleans Quintera Lashan Edwards, Decatur, Ga. Don Adrian Holloway, Port Arthur, Texas Tekedra Laurice Johnson, Houston Lindsey Michelle Robinson, New Orleans Michael Lionel Simmons, New Orleans Catherine Marelia Smith, New Roads Sharday De’Ashley Warner, Baton Rouge Clinton Christopher Williams, Zachary Jessica Lynn Young, Plaquemine Bachelor of Music Education Chanel Johnae Brooks, Shreveport Marc Christopher Ward, Zachary Percy James Williams, New Iberia COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Habib Mohamadian, Ph.D., Dean Suma Dixon, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Grayland Charles Barnes Jr., Zachary Santisha Tamikia Davis, Plaquemine Julesa Carrenee Holland, White Castle Calvin Tate III, Marrero Travis Lancelin Thornton, New Orleans Cory Demond Vincent, Baton Rouge Brittany Shanique Williams, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Paul Bennett Addison, Liberty, Miss. Oludare Olujide Ajide, Baotn Rouge Tolulope Ajide, Baton Rouge Nadia V. Calderon, Prairieville Chelsa Ra’shawn Celestine, Opelousas Cedric Anthony Cole, St. Martinville Adam David Dyer, Renton, Wash. Janee Danielle Green, Boyce Lecaro Karanta Holiday, Baton Rouge Corey A. Lombard, New Orleans Cordal C. Poole, Baton Rouge Myleka Mignon Stewart, Baton Rouge Darell Collin Warner, League City, Texas Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Donnovan Jerrod Betrece, Baton Rouge Melvin M Bihm, Baton Rouge Kenric T Hickerson, Baton Rouge Jason Bernard House, Laurel, Miss. Courvoisier Martel Jones, Stonewall Cemal Nadir Ozoral, Baton Rouge Earl J Richard, Baton Rouge Brandon Christopher Rogers, Thibodaux Calvin Tate III, Marrero Travis Lancelin Thornton, New Orleans Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Tech. Rosie-Mary Beathley, Baton Rouge Jamuel V. Blakes, Monroe Justine Berrell Coleman, Jackson, Miss. Suma T. Dixon, Hazlehurst, Miss. Kristen Danielle Hardy, Eunice Jim Linzell Jackson, Baton Rouge McArthur M. McQuain, Baton Rouge Todd E. Paul, Breaux Bridge SCHOOL OF NURSING

Janet Rami, Ph.D., Dean Shameka Renee’ Malbrough, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Nursing Roslyn Yvette Alexander, Baton Rouge Shanda Doree Arnold, Baton Rouge Shemila Shantee Bailey, Baton Rouge Cora Renia Ricard Bernard, Denham Springs Crystal D. Jackson Boudreaux, New Roads Courtney Tammeesha Breaud, Plaquemine Rhoderick gerard Burton, Baton Rouge Christy Claudette Ferguson Cage, Baker Adrienne Danielle Ceasar, Eunice D’Lacie Marie Collins, Baton Rouge Kelli Rachel Courtney, Baton Rouge Blanche Renee Davis, Baton Rouge Traneica Ambreshell Dunn, Norwood Oprah Monchel Espadron, Baton Rouge MhyKeisha K. Evans, Shreveport Ayoi Nishe’ Fisher, Baton Rouge Margaret Foday, Misssouri City, Texas Shelethia Brooks Foster, Amite Crystal Renea George, Baton Rouge LaQuanta Deondrique Glenn, Ponchatoula Constance Sherie Gray, Baton Rouge Latasha Niyele Hall, Greensburg Jena’ Marie Hitchens, Baton Rouge Keturiah Na’Shon Howard, Baton Rouge LaTasha Elvera Christina Jackson, Baton Rouge Brandi Rochelle James, Baton Rouge Crystal Ann Jefferson, Baton Rouge Amber Woltese Jones, New Orleans Heather Nicole King, Lake Providence David Branin Lane, Baton Rouge Shameka Renee’ Malbrough, Church Point Clarissa Marie McWilliams, Baker LaTosha Nacole Milligan, Baton Rouge Bridget Nicole Moore, Livingston Thuy Laura Nguyen, Baton Rouge Kristy Cheryelle Oats, Baton Rouge Margaret Angela Oaiagwu, Prairieville Courtney O’Brien Papillion, Baton Rouge David Andrew Plaisance, Baton Rouge Kerrilyn Miguel Rankins, Baton Rouge Tyquincia Sharta’ Rogers, Baton Rouge Adrienne Renee Sanderford, Baton Rouge Tonya D’Lane Smith, Plaquemine Niesha LeShawn Taylor, Addis Tesha Audrieka Taylor, Baton Rouge Victoria Nicole Thomas, Baker Stephanie Clauzell Triplett, Memphis, Tenn. Amy Renee Ventress, Baton Rouge Meredith Lee Warner, Ponchatoula Ashley Louise Williams, Walker Courtney Erika Williams, Baton Rouge Jasmine Sherrell Wills, Baton Rouge Faith M. Wilson, Clinton NELSON MANDELA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND URBAN AFFAIRS William Arp, Ph.D., Dean Jade’ Nicolette Toney, Student Marshal Bachelor of Arts Cordero R. Campbell, Baton Rouge Melissa M. Christopher, LaPlace Jasmyn Harding, Boyce Jermister Monike Kelly, Slaughter Chan’ael D. Laster, Slidell Edderick Martin, Baton Rouge Nigel Anibal Quiroz, Baton Rouge Andrea Donnell Scott, Baton Rouge Rebecca Shelena Stafford, Shreveport Jaala Bonelle Thomas, Baton Rouge Jade’ Nicolette Toney, Arlington, Tenn. Willie Williams III, Port Allen Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Jillian Elizabeth Alexander, Baton Rouge Kayonna Kimberly Armstrong, New Orleans Audrius Monique Ball, Shreveport Sarah Louise Barfield, Coushatta Natasha Dione Bates, Gonzales Keon Marquese Brown, Red Oak, Texas Valencia Marnice Brown. Baton Rouge Brinkley Latrice Byrd, Port Allen Jamonica T. Dalcour, Baton Rouge Patricia Ann Franklin, Bayou Goula Kimberly E. Griffin, Crosby, Miss. Quintrell Alyce Griffin, New Orleans Diamond Marquis Haggins-Givens, Blacklick, Ohio Kim Graves, Baton Rouge Felicia Sherise Huggins, Baton Rouge Shiniese Nicole Johnson, Baton Rouge Byron Dirantae Kidd-Armstrong, Baton Rouge Keyairra Miechelle Knox, Baton Rouge Megan Jenell Lawrence, Belle Rose Aishia LaTayla Lockett, Shreveport Pamela Shantell Lodge, St. Gabriel Patricia Yvette Lundy, Baton Rouge Keturah Yakierra Matz, St. Gabriel Damien M. Mills, Baton Rouge Tchanavian Denise Norris, New Orleans Rodney Dewayne Orange, Monroe

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Christopher John Oubre, Baton Rouge Garrett Matthew Parcell, Round Rock, Texas Tyquencia L. Parker, Baton Rouge Jeremy Derell Paul, Baton Rouge Phillip-Baron Tang Rivera, Gonzales Kyle William Smith, Lithonia, Ga. Margueret Gwendolyn Smith, Baton Rouge Travis Kentell Spikes, Baton Rouge Ryan M. Sugulleh Ponchatoula Sandianestia S. Tompkins, Boyce Nia’Sundi S. Vernon, Roseland Marckel Rayshun Walker, Mobile, Ala. Jared C. Warren, Katy, Texas Brandon Anthony Williams, Baton Rouge Paris Christopher Williams, San Diego Roderick Allen Williams, LaPlace COLLEGE OF SCIENCES Robert H. Miller Jr., Ph.D., Dean Destiny A’dresa Jackson, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science Shiante Annette Alcorn, San Leandro, Calif. Chinyere O. Akujobi, Baton Rouge Shannon Marie Auguste, Arnaudville Zepra Ningira Bell, Baton Rouge Michael Birotte, Opelousas Mikel Black, Shreveport Marvin Blake, Natchitoches Kristen Marie Bonds, New Orleans Ariel Lane Bray, Baton Rouge Danielle Michelle Brooks, Bastrop Melanie Michelle Borskey, Baton Rouge Kelekia Michelle Brooks, Baton Rouge Felton Brown, Gonzales Yentl Deanna Huggar-Cannon, El Sobrante, Calif. Timothy Patrick Cavalier II, Prairieville Angelica Imani Celestin, LaPlace Christy Renee’ Cephus, Baton Rouge Courtney Charise Chappell, Baton Rouge Diane Renee Chavis, Lafayette Marquita Dar’Lynn Christy, Donaldsonville Chantelle Lynnette Collins, New Orleans Bridget Brendnette Cooper, Baton Rouge Tatiana Andrea Cooper, Decatur, Ga. Dominique LaSpree Crockett, Lake Villa, Ill. LaQuanisha Shardee’ Crockett, Shreveport Adrienne Yvette Darby, Eunice Tamara Monique Davis, Breaux Bridge Latonya Murlina Derozan, New Roads Clifford Joseph Dexter, Baton Rouge Jasmine La’Trice Dotson, Vidalia Brittany Doyle-Davidson, Frierson Penny Johnson Dukes, Baker Princess A. Dumas, Baton Rouge Derrick Devon Eldridge, Alexandria Tanisha Nicole Felton, Colfax Brittany Leigh Gix, Monroe April Reneice Golston, Baton Rouge Brittany Cedrika Green, Ferriday La’Quanta Jonique Green, White Castle Sasha Monique Green, Monroe Justin Tyron Guy, Baton Rouge Brittany Angelique Harris, Houma Jerry Dean Herring, Baton Rouge Quinton Clarence Hogan, Baker Gary Ray Hollimon, Jr., Gulfport, Miss. Brittany Nicole Hudson, Baton Rouge Destiny A’dresa Jackson, Shreveport Karoletta James, Baton Rouge Ashley Michelle Johnson, Baton Rouge Kyshontha Betty Johnson, Baton Rouge Morris Anthony Jones, Beaumont, Texas LaShawndria Kelley, New Orleans Keonna Johnielle LeBlanc, Bunkie Macy Marie LeBlanc, Breaux Bridge Kashane LaGrange, New Orleans Brittnee JoDell Leonard, Lakewood, Calif. Candace Lynell, Lomax Jason Demon Matthews, Clinton Teneshia Danielle McCoy, Baton Rouge Traechel Alesa McCoy, Baton Rouge Winter Demetrice McCray, Baker GeRon Keith McGlory, Port Arthur, Texas Darrel Wayne McNell, Brusly Le’Keisha C. Moore, Baker Ashley B. Payne, Dallas Earnestine Payne, Baton Rouge Kenrick Marquis Pete, Jennings Shieda Rae Perkins, St. Francisville Karen T.Hayes-Pierre, Zachary Tiffany Dionne Pitts, Baton Rouge Makaiya Ra’chelle Reitzell, Monroe Charburn Catrice Richardson, Amite Thurman Jamayl Roberston, Benton, Miss. Brooke Marcia Royal, Baton Rouge Tiffany Leilani Shelling, New Orleans Alicia Andrea Smith, Detroit Carlette Melissa Smith, Zachary Ashlee’ Sostand, Opelousas Marlon Armando Terrell, Jr., Baton Rouge Krystie Nicole Thomas, Baton Rouge Saralyn Jeanine Thompson, Bridgeport, Mich. Quanisha Monique Weams, Baton Rouge Matthew Leonard Williams, Prairieville Tyrslai Menyaee’ Williams, Baton Rouge Wendy Vanessa Williams, Baton Rouge John Christopher Wilson, Alexandria Maia Melissa Young, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Marlin Andre’ Daniels, Amite Gerald Wayne Hills Jr., Baton Rouge

Antonio Terrell Johnson, Monroe Clinton J. Johnson, Baton Rouge Lance Ledon McCaleb, Baton Rouge Marvin Algeron Moore Jr., Zachary Cassandra Michelle Newsome, Baker Michael Paul Phillips, Shreveport Paul Christopher Snowden, Baton Rouge Donald Ray Telfair Jr., Gonzales Ja’mal Trashan Titus, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Social Work Melvin L. Davis, Baton Rouge Mona Lisa Flores, New Orleans Kim Denise Franklin, Baton Rouge Lyn ZaKiyah Hakeem, Baker Sarah Faith Harrell, Baton Rouge Tirany Brown Howard, Baker Sonya Yvette Jackson, Baton Rouge Ronisha Renee Johnson, Baton Rouge Ebony Monique Mingo, Angie Gilberta Omoregie, Baton Rouge Nakita Chantel Roberston, Denham Springs Alexisandrea Lyvonne Singleton, Baton Rouge Maleyka Harper Williams, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology LaKeisha Iriane Adams, Baton Rouge Danjelique Consuella Ceasor, Detroit Karen Michelle Johnson, Baton Rouge LaKeisha Jamie Joseph, Lafayette Brittney Dion Raby, Baker Sharlene Yvonne Ruffin, Morgan City Aquanits Dionne Zachary Ryan, Opelousas Brittne Chanel Stencil, Baton Rouge Shaba Jalacia Wilson, Baton Rouge CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSION SPRING 2011 United States Army Second Lieutenant Amber Roussell U.S. Army Adjutant General Corps Italy Second Lieutenant Jamal Titus U.S. Army National Guard Signal Corps Second Lieutenant Stephanie Triplett U.S. Army Nursing Corps Fort Bragg, NC United States Navy Midshipman First Class Alexander Petit Surface Warfare Officer Sasebo, Japan Midshipman First Class Garrett Parcell Flight Training School Pensacola, Fla. HONOR GRADUATES Suma Cum Laude (Cum. GPA of 3.86) Sophie Balunywa LaPorchia A. Collins Destiny A’dresa Jackson Cum Laude (Cum. GPA of 3.4 to 3.69) Devin L. Addison Candace Junte’ Allen Danielle Michelle Brooks Diane Renee Chavis Chantelle Lynnette Collins Adrienne Yvette Darby Brittany Doyle-Davidson Traneica Ambreshell Dunn Ashlee N. Forbes Sasha Monique Green Justin Tyron Guy T’era Deon Hartfield Morris Anthony Jones Keonna Johnielle LeBlanc Earnestine Payne Anita S. Sims Jaret L. Thomas Honors (Cum GPA of 3.0 to 3.39) LaKeisha Iriane Adams Jade Kristian Alexander Joslyn Hayes Alexander Aleice Dominique Allen Cora Renia Ricard Bernard Michael Birotte Felton Brown Danjelique Consuella Ceasor Justine Berrell Coleman D’Lacie Marie Collins Kelli Rachel Courtney Crystal Y. Cunningham Latonya Murlina Derozan Jasmine La’Trice Dotson Penny Johnson Dukes Shelethia Brooks Foster Brittany Leigh Gix Janee Danielle Green La’Quanta Jonique Green Lyn ZaKiyah Hakeem Robert Earl Hall Kristen Danielle Hardy Sarah Faith Harrell Jena’ Marie Hitchens Julesa Carrenee Holland

Tirany Brown Howard Jason Bernard House Sonya Yvette Jackson Noel Junior Keuboun Heather Nicole King David Branin Lane Shameka Renee’ Malbrough Traechel Alesa McCoy Lawrence LaFrance Miller Todd E. Paul Kendall L. Prevost Siedah T. Robinson Thurman Jamayl Roberston Bernard A. Sampson Ouneisha LeTrice Smith Niesha LeShawn Taylor Amy Renee Ventress Matthew Leonard Williams Tyrslai Menyaee’ Williams Moses I. Young THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Joseph A, Meyinsse, Ph.D., Interim Dean CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES MASTER OF ARTS Counselor Education Chavon D. DeSormes, Baton Rouge Tonya J. Hebert, St. Martinville Allegra Williams Lockett, Plaquemine Shari P. Franklin-Poydras, Baton Rouge Carmen A. Wilson, Baton Rouge Mass Communication Saturn A. Douglas, Bakerfield, Calif. Dewayne A. Grant, Baton Rouge Cynthia M. McGhee, Gonzales LaTonya A. Sneed, Baton Rouge Mental Health Counseling Colleen G. Collins, Ocean Springs, Miss. Jarred C. Collins, New Iberia Jamaka Nastassia Thomas, Baton Rouge Social Sciences Antigone D. Chafford, Baton Rouge Thesis: The trophy kids and the workplace: An analysis of millennial in the traditional workplace Thesis Advisor: Christopher Hunte, Sr., Ph.D. Benny Carlyle Guilbeaux, Opelousas Thesis: A tale of modern day exploitation: A history and analogy of African American collegiate football players at predominately white institutions of higher learning Thesis Advisor: Raymond J. Lockett, Ed.D. Lena M. Johnson, Plaquemine Thesis: The medical and social challenges adult sickle cell anemia Thesis Advisor: Riad M. Yeha, Ph.D. LaQuanda A. McGlory,Alexandria Thesis: Changing tides: An analysis of the 2008 Obama presidential campaign Thesis Advisor: William Arp, III, Ph.D. Natasha N. Myrie, Baton Rouge Thesis: The historical evolvement and intent of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act Thesis Advisor: Raymond J. Lockett, Ed.D. Jennifer A. Mitchell, Baton Rouge Thesis: A comparative state-federal analysis of the legal assault on the Jim Crow system in Louisiana Thesis Advisor: Huey Perry, Ph.D. Rhonda R. Polk, Baton Rouge Thesis: A historical assessment of hurricane preparedness and emergency response in Louisiana: analyzing the impacts of hurricanes Gustav, Katrina, and Rita Thesis Advisor: Shawn Comminey, Ph.D. LaToya W. Williams, Ethel Thesis: Baker, LA: Civil rights, segregation and desegregation: A change in the community Thesis Advisor: Shawn Comminey, Ph.D. Tewonia A. Young, Baton Rouge Thesis: A comparative analysis of juvenile delinquents who want an education as opposed to juvenile delinquents who continue committing crimes Thesis Advisor: Christopher Hunte, Sr., Ph.D. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Evan Lewis-Ross Alexander, New Orleans Patricia S. Brooks, Pine Grove Leon Jonathan Buford, Baton Rouge Tarsha L. Crockett, Baton Rouge Karl Dolford Dummons, Denham Springs Paige Nicole Dupar, Simmesport Julian S. Ellis, Baton Rouge Gustavo Adolfo Itriago, Baton Rouge Brittany M. Lee, Baton Rouge Shantell M. Mark, New Orleans Joel Anthony Muhumuza, Baton Rouge Andreina Elena Novoa, Baton Rouge Katenia Matthews Self, Greensburg Raymond C. Woodfork, St. Francisville Chihling Wu, Baton Rouge

MASTER OF EDUCATION Educational Leadership Verdie M. Batiste, Baton Rouge Nikisha La’Sha Brown, Port Allen Monica Battley-Fabre, New Roads Thesis: A study examining educators’ perception of high-stakes standardized testing’s impact on low student academic achievement Thesis Advisor: Roy Jacobs, Ph.D. Michilli Warren Hassan, Zachary Rodney A. Lemoine III, St. Francisville Hope Lenoir, Baton Rouge Ebony N. Montgomery, Baker Keith S. Smith, Baker Mande Marix Taylor, Plaquemine Elementary Education Rochelle Smith Anderson, Prairieville Arneisha D. Brisco, Baton Rouge Tania A. Therance, Baton Rouge Latecha T. Young, Baton Rouge Secondary Education Terryl M. Bowman, Baton Rouge Therapeutic Education Christal L. Carroll, Baton Rouge Deatrice N. Palmer, Baton Rouge Dorian J. Richardson, Baton Rouge Rita D. Slack, Baton Rouge MASTER OF ENGINEERING Md. Sayedul Arefin, Dhaka, Bangladesh Thesis: Position determination in wireless system and its application Thesis Advisor: Hamid R. Majlesein, Ph.D. Derrick D. Goss, Sorrento Thesis: Development of Nusselt number empirical correlation of a heated airfoil with CFD validation Thesis Advisor: Patrick Mensah, Ph.D. Ahmet Tan, Istanbul,Turkey Thesis: Comparing intelligent predictive controller (IPC) and proportional-integralderivative controller (PID) on managed pressure well drilling Thesis Advisor: Hamid Majlesein, Ph.D. Shantia A. White, Angie Mustafa Harun Yilmaz, Ankara, Turkey Thesis: Exploring effects of physical environment parameters on femtocell-based communication Thesis Advisor: Hamid Majlesein, Ph.D. MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Juarod Edric Cal, Baton Rouge Dawn Chanet Collins, Baton Rouge Ivy Joe Davis Jr., Baton Rouge Sheldon Maurice Garrett, Baton Rouge Lauren Brandis Hayes, Zachary Jasmine J. Henderson, Baton Rouge Marlon T. Joseph, Baton Rouge Queena L. Leach, Baton Rouge Leroy J. Ledoux, Baton Rouge Iesha D. Moungle, Lake Charles Christina D. Richardson, Baton Rouge April D. Spigner, Baton Rouge Vernard E. Sterling, Baton Rouge Cory R. Webb, Baton Rouge Teresa R. West, Baton Rouge MASTER OF SCIENCE Biology Dominique D. Johnson, Ontario, Calif. Raquel C. Rolle, Baton Rouge Chemistry Lorene Brooke Wiley, Columbia Thesis: Thermal decomposition studies of nitrilotripropionic acid and NTP salts Thesis Advisor: Edwin H. Walker Jr., Ph.D. Computer Science Kiran Kumar Annadasu, Warangal, AP, India Corey W. Baham, Baton Rouge Thesis: Molecular simulation of a segment in gK Thesis Advisor: Ebrahim Khosravi, Ph.D. Yellamelli Bhavani, Khammam, AP, India Neelima Chintala, Khammam, AP, India Thesis: A comparative study and implementation of network security using firewalls Thesis Advisor: Sudhir K. Trivedi, Ph.D. Tianchuan Du, Dandong, Liaoning Thesis: Predicting the binding site in 8R-Lipoxygenase for arachidonic acid using internal coordinate mechanics approach Thesis Advisor: Shuju Bai, Ph.D. Goldie Cherelle Jordan, Baton Rouge Devendra Babu Jagarlamudi, Guntur, AP, India Anthony D. Jones, Baton Rouge Rajender Kanukanti, Hyderabad, AP, India

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Neha Reddy Kotla, Hyperabad, AP, India Chetan Reddy Kottur, Hyperabad, AP, India RakeshReddy Lingala, Kadapa, AP, India Prashanth Malyala, Hyperabad, AP, India Avanthi Manda, Hyderabad, AP, India Suhaib Ahmed Mohammed, Hyperabad, AP, India Vani Panguluri, Chirala, AP, India Thesis: Docking of apocynin, diapocynin and 5-nitroapocynin with 1K4U subsection and MD simulation Thesis Advisor: Shizhong Yang, Ph.D. Rakesh Reddy Patel, Mahaboobnagar, AP, India Raghuveer Reddy Patlolla, Hyperabad, AP, India Neelima Veeresh Rama, Hyperabad, AP, India Venkata R. Sabbella, Anaparthy, AP, India Kilbert Deondray Spland, Baker Criminal Justice Eugenia Privott Atkins, Gonzales Ashley Kollette Bailey, Lafayette Tiffany White Baltazar, Baton Rouge Keanne N. Bowman, Baton Rouge Asheba S. Brown, Baton Rouge Brittney R. Craig, Baton Rouge Jimmye Delawrence Davenport, Baton Rouge Meltus C. Dike, Baker William G. Dyer, Zachary Vanessa L. Fountain, Baton Rouge Courtney T. Griffin, Baton Rouge Jamie Douglas Hitchens, Baton Rouge Anthony Idahor Igiede, Baton Rouge Cynthia Jackson, Baton Rouge Bridgett Ann Jefferson, Baton Rouge Milissia Lyn John-Baptiste, Baton Rouge Juanita Rolanda Johnson, Baton Rouge Taleisha Davis Johnson, Baton Rouge Shalonda T. Lewis, Baton Rouge Brenton J. Love, Baton Rouge Gabrielle L. Marshall, Union City, Calif. Kirby Kyvette Matthews, Denham Springs Terrica Tideyell Matthews, Denham Springs Jimson J. Nora, Denham Springs Amber N. Roussell, Baton Rouge Tracy A. Simmons, Baton Rouge Dawn Lashawn Smallwood, Baker Christiana Clark Thigpen, Baton Rouge Kelli L. Turner, Baton Rouge Kenyetta Shunta Willis, Zachary Rehabilitation Counseling Florence O. Aluko, Ibadan, Nigeria Vatia L. Collins, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Aleshia D. Dennis, Vidalia, Miss. Tavia L. James, Brusly Tara Anthony Overstreet, Gonzales Pauline T. Sims, Woodville, Miss.

Lila Letlow Toler, Denham Springs Speech-Language Pathology Rhonda M. Butler, Baton Rouge Warren C. Brown, Houma Mable Beatrice Cook, Lake Charles Shaletha S. Fisher, Baton Rouge Ashley R. Fletcher, Albany Delisa T. Gauthier, Opelousas Kamilah Rogers Pearson, Baton Rouge Natalie A. Rabalis, Mansura Belinda Randall-Dolly, Clinton Megan Rose Trahant, Baton Rouge Kamera D. Washington, Baton Rouge Latasha R. Weatherspoon, Baton Rouge MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Juanita Allen-Garner, Baton Rouge Dominique Bowman Anderson, Prairieville Sharolyn R. Arrington, Baton Rouge Robert L. Bordelon, III, Baton Rouge Leola M. Carter, Greenwell Springs Kelli Clebert-Corkern, Plaquemine Wellington Coleman, Jr., New Orleans Kelli King Dixon, Greenwell Springs Coleatha Z. Fowler, Baton Rouge Frank F. Guarisco, Denham Springs Jeronica J. Hinyard, Baton Rouge Jonathan R. Hurts, Morrow Nina Jackson-Battiste, Walker Faye L. James, Baton Rouge Adrienne L. Joseph, Baton Rouge Data Omiebi Ogbanga, Lake Charles Kendra N. Paul, Baton Rouge Dawn D. Peters-Ukpong, Baton Rouge Michelle R. Robins, Baton Rouge Lydia J. Rogers, Port Allen Robin Maurice Smith, Baton Rouge Deborah Romero-Ashford, Pride Bruce J. Sylvas, Zachary Lakesha T. Thomas, Gonzales

cardiomyocytes exposed to “ozone specific” oysterol 3-B-hydroxy-5-6 secocholestan-6-al: role of plasma membrane NADPH oxidase system Major Professor: Rao M. Uppu, Ph.D. Faruq Mohammad, Hyperabad, AP, India Dissertation: Leutenizing hormone releasing hormone bound core-shell mangnelite nanoparticles: synthesis characterization and studies of hyperthermia-induced cytotoxicity Major Professor: Rao M. Uppu, Ph.D. Christopher R. Sparrow, Baton Rouge Dissertation: A novel group of quaternary ammonium salts utilized as deep eutectic solvent (DES) for applications as an electrolyte and as an alternative to the usage of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Major Professor: Edwin H. Walker Jr., Ph.D Nursing Twila Sterling Guillory, Lake Charles Dissertation: The relationship of dietary patterns, physical activity, self perception and health related quality of life among normal weight and overweight African-American females living in Southwest Louisiana Major Professor: Sandra C. Brown, DNS Wendy S. Palermo, Deridder Dissertation: A comparison of factors related to infant mortality between Louisiana parishes Major Professor: Enrica Singleton, Dr.PH Public Policy Millicent A. Addo, Accura, Ghana Dissertation: Externally assisted development projects in Africa: Implementation and public policy Major Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D.

Catrice Barrow Walker, Baker

Beverly Guillory Andry, New Orleans Dissertation: Development of the dual district educational system in Louisiana comparison of charter and non-charter schools in recovery school district and the Orleans parish board: impact on graduation and dropout rates Major Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D.

(Post-Masters Certification) Lois L. Bridgewater, Addis Stacy Gordon Lejeune, Addis Dwone Marshall-Dunn, Addis

Michael R. DeCaire, Baton Rouge Dissertation: Predictors of successful completion and recidivism in Louisiana juvenile drug courts Major Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Environmental Toxicology Laura A. Laynes, Baton Rouge Dissertation: Oxidative stress status and related mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling in

Tiffany M. Lloyd, Ferriday Dissertation: The perception of officers conducting the drug abuse resistance education program (D.A.R.E.), in East Baton Rouge Parish regarding delivery method, student acceptance

Holly Wellman Travis, Greenwell Springs Thesis: Controlling antibiotic resistance through patient education Thesis Advisor: Betty Fomby-White, Ph.D.

and administrative procedures Major Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D. Naoshi Sambonsugi, Chiba, Japan Dissertation: Factors that are responsible for high school dropouts in the U.S. and impact of high stakes testing policy Major Professor: James S .Larson, Ph.D. Clive Katiba Tsuma, Nairobi, Kenya Dissertation: Information, communication and politics: A synthesized analysis of the impacts of information technology on voter participation in Kenya Major Professor: Kingsley Esedo, Ph.D. Tamiara L. Wade, Zachary Dissertation: Using e-learning in resource poor settings: a critical look at technology, culture and policy implications Major Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D. Katara Allen Williams, Zachary Dissertation: Assessing the impact of governing boards for Louisiana public institutions of higher learning regarding policy and governance Major Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D. Science and Mathematics Education Stephanie Green Dixon, Zachary Dissertation: Moving towards a 21st century learning environment: Factors influencing high school science teachers’ use and integration of micro-computer based laboratory probeware Major Professor: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D. Sandra D. Stokes, Prairieville Dissertation: A multi-metric assessment on the impact of multimedia on actual and perceived student achievement in developmental mathematics Major Professor: Joseph A. Meyinsse, Ph.D. Rochelle L. Williams, Baton Rouge Dissertation: African Americans achieving Ph.D.s: An examination of environment, self and behavior and their affect on effort towards pursuing a doctoral degree in engineering Major Professor: Joseph A. Meyinsse, Ph.D. Urban Forestry Marlin Rosche Ford, Baton Rouge Dissertation: A comprehensive urban forestry natural resources management plan of a ruralurban fringe ecosystem Major Professor: Zhu H. Ning, Ph.D.

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More than crime scenes By BRANDI MORRISON digest staff writer

You could possibly never give it to the city of New Orleans, baby! Why must people who are not from New Orleans always running their mouth about New Orleans like their respective hometowns have it all together? If you’re not from, or haven’t lived in or experienced what we from New Orleans go through, then I’m going to need for you to #TakeASeat. I’m from New Orleans, born and raised downtown out the Ninth Ward, and I know my city like the back of my hand. Many people are still stuck on the Katrina days. Well, New Orleans is doing fine. It’s 2011, and that was 2005. Build a bridge and get over it. Yes it’s true we have crime problems. What city doesn’t have those same types of problems? Since everyone is so stuck on the crime rate, did you know New Orleans is known for its annual celebrations and festivals that attract a lot of tourists who love to come and just experience the environment of New Orleans whether they have a major event going on or not? New Orleans is world-famous for its food, its musical roots and it is the birthplace of jazz music. “Second Linin’” is another New Orleans musical tradition that you will surely want to experience in your visit to the city. The city is often referred to as the “most unique” city in America and — according to the 2010 Census — the city’s 343,829 citizens and 189,896 households makes New Orleans the nation’s 46th largest city. I bet you didn’t know that, but some of you would rather talk about how the crime rate is ridiculous and why they call us the murder capital. “No one can open their mouth about New Orleans if they don’t know the real facts about the city,” said Thavondria Jackson. The media portrays New Orleans as a bad place due to the murder rates when it really isn’t. “I’m not from New Orleans but I love the whole vibe of the city,” said Gabriel Steward. If people would stop going by what they hear and really get some information and history on New Orleans, then they will see my city has potential. New Orleans is a great place to come visit and even stay, but some people can’t handle the culture of New Orleans. Maybe they’re scared, but that’s understandable. It takes real people to come and experience New Orleans. New Orleans is the place to be we have fun no matter what day it is just to gather with friends and family for no reason at all just to have a good time. So before you begin talking sideways about my hometown, I need you to get your facts straight before doing so.

An education is more than a piece of paper from your institution of higher learning, more than an aptitude test, and it’s more than whether you can rattle off definitions and answers to the world’s questions. An education consists of experiences where you have fallen and can’t get up, how you and your friends have bonded, how you and your community fought, who you are, where you’re from (not location but, background), and how you have overcome obstacles to become the person you are. Think back to your childhood and where you were when different situations arose at school or at home. How did you handle them? Did you learn something from that situation?

An education ... is life EVAN TAYLOR Remember a moment in your life where you overcame a circumstance that you didn’t understand or know where to turn. Do you recall the solution and how you reached it? Education can be found in the places you visit, people you see, words and phrases you hear, and the motions and actions you observe. Your education determines your perspective, your motivations, your interests, and goals and aspirations.

It’s important to get a wellrounded education, gain a sense of self, and determine a purpose. We often find ways to distinguish ourselves different instead of finding ways to bring individuals together. We classify, quantify, and qualify for everything we want to do, be, or achieve. No education is better than another. They just have different objectives, goals, and lessons learned. Whether formal or informal an education has its ups and downs and its consequences. Everyone can teach you a lesson and add to your education. Often we dismiss people’s advice and look beyond what is underneath our nose. I’m a firm believer in the plans of God in our

lives; that every situation and moment should be seized and remembered. Absorbing information and being aware is fundamental in a competitive world. Part of your education is not only learning to absorb but, what to criticize. Thinking critically and not accepting everything you see and hear as reality. A diverse education also includes an understanding of the way the world works, how you fit in that equation, and how you affect other lives. We must look beyond ourselves, within ourselves, and within others in order to gain a true education. When you are educated you realize that you don’t know everything and will always continue to learn.

One last open letter to SU Dear SU, I didn’t know what I would write for my last editorial as editor-in-chief. Would it be about how much I love and appreciate this newspaper? Or maybe a long list of goodbyes and appreciations to all my friends, who I now see as my family? I could have been completely selfish and wrote on my feelings about leaving my position here at the Digest as EIC and all the accomplishments the staff has made, but that isn’t something I have the privilege of doing. At this time our institution is at a crossroads, we are on the horizon of change and new leadership across the system. The next few years will determine the rest of Southern University’s existence and the most crucial, most determining factor will be the will of the students. The will to be loud, the will to move mountains, and if necessary, the will to bring the Capitol and whatever other building that houses enemies of this university crumbling down around them. This state is does not care for higher education, most prominently it does not care about its HBCUs … but who can blame the red state

NORMAN J. DOTSON JR. Republicans? We ourselves show them that we don’t care. The first thing out of many students’ mouths is “I can’t stand Southern, after I graduate I ain’t (yes, they say ain’t) never come back and I ain’t giving back neither.” I have a word for people like that — poison. It is that attitude that hinders the progress of this noble institution, better yet our culture. Yeah we all know SU treats their students like crap, the professors are unfair and pretty much detached from reality at times, parking sucks, financial aid sucks, the buildings are old and administration is full of liars and thieves … News flash! That’s not new, this has been happening for years. This is because somewhere down the line people became infected with that poison and let it trickle down through the generations

allowing for those who don’t care about Southern to come in and take it apart piece by piece. If you want something to change, sometimes you have to make a sacrifice and do the hard work needed to make these changes. Stuff doesn’t change for the better because you complain and take your money away from the school, that’s backwards. Change only happens when we get off our butts and make it happen. If you don’t like how your professor treats you say something to their bosses. If that doesn’t work go to SGA, and even that doesn’t work come to Suite 1064 Harris Hall and talk to the good people here in Student Media. I guarantee something gets done after you make up enough Even if it doesn’t the best thing you can do is get your degree go out in the world, learn and then come back and change with your own two hands. It seems as if each generation gets more and more wimpy, its like we take whatever and just leave it for the next generation to have to deal with. That is not only selfish, but very cowardly. I love this university. Even though it has its problems, I will always love this university.

I remember being eightyears-old telling everyone in elementary school that someday I was going to Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge (yes I said all that each time). I have pride in this institution and its history; I take pride in being a part of its history and I also take pride in adding to its history. Somewhere we have to find pride in something or eventually we will have nothing. If there is anything I want to leave with everyone that’s here and will come behind me is an idea of what it means to care for something. SU, it has been an honor serving as you editor-in-chief of The Digest. To my staff, I love and appreciate all of you and for all of those who come behind me remember that this university needs The Digest, democracy cannot truly exist with the freedom of the press, and the same goes for this institution. I know times will get rough and your work will go underappreciated, but your work is never in vain. Sincerely, Norman J. Dotson Jr. Digest Editor-in-Chief 2009-11

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The Southern DIGEST welcomes letters from readers commenting on current issues and other matters of general interest to the SU family and public. We set aside this space to publish these letters for others to enjoy. This newspaper is not responsible for individual opinions expressed on its editorial and opinion pages. The Southern DIGEST reserves the right to edit any contributions and or reject them without notification. Authors are encouraged to limit the length of submissions to 300 words. Letters should not include libelous statements. Offensive and personal attacks will not be permitted. The DIGEST will not print “open letters” addressed to someone else. All contributions must be type written, signed and must include the author’s address and phone number. Unsigned letters will not be printed. Southern University students should include their majors, hometowns and year in school. When referring to specific DIGEST articles, please include the date and title. All materials should be directed to the editor in chief of The Southern DIGEST, P.O. Box 10180, Baton Rouge, La. 70813. Materials may be delivered by hand to the DIGEST office located in Suite 1064 Harris Hall or can be e-mail to digest@subr.edu.

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