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NOLA music staying strong. pg. 5

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LOMOTEY RESIGNS

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Southern University chancellor Kofi lomotey readies himself after an executive session regarding his status as chancellor during their annual board of supervisors meeting in new orleans Friday.

Chancellor handed in resignation on Thanksgiving; will stay on until June 30 by cain burdeau The ASSoCiATed preSS

NEW ORLEANS — The head of Southern University in Baton Rouge, the flagship campus of the nation’s 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. Kofi Lomotey handed in his letter of resignation Thursday and the board of supervisors of the Southern University System accepted it Friday at a monthly meeting. Lomotey took office as the chancellor of the Baton Rouge campus in July 2008. The Baton Rouge campus has more than half of the system’s 14,380 students.

After the board accepted his resignation, Lomotey declined to comment. On Nov. 4, the college’s senate faculty handed Lomotey a vote of no confidence. The faculty faulted the chancellor for firing employees, lackluster fundraising abilities and seeking to eliminate the school of architecture. “Financially, we are living through tough times and we need the leadership to navigate us through these troubled waters,” Sudhir Trivedi, the faculty senate president, said after the meeting. “He did not work very well with the faculty.” Trivedi said that there were more than 500 faculty members three years ago and that number is now down to 280. He faulted Lomotey for overseeing a

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decline in enrollment at the Baton Rouge campus, which fell 4 percent this year. Southern, like all of Louisiana’s state schools, is struggling to handle budget cuts. The board anticipates losing about $23 million in funding next year, a 32 percent cut. Ronald Mason Jr., the president of the university system, credited Lomotey for leading the campus during a very difficult period, which he said took a “toll” on the chancellor. “I think he looked at the totality of circumstances and made the decision that was best for him and his family,” Mason said of the chancellor’s decision to step down. Mason said Lomotey agreed to work until June 30 to give the board time to find a new chancellor.

The board had been scheduled to vote Friday on Lomotey’s $295,000-a-year contract, which was set to expire in December.

Mire named BOS chair

The Southern University Board of Supervisors has only its second ever non-alumni chairman as Darren G. Mire. Mire, an elected Orleans Parish assessor, was picked Friday as the 2011 chairman over LaPlace lawyer Randal Gaines, who was other board member actively campaigning for the position. The Advocate reported on Saturday that outgoing Board Chairman Tony Clayton of Port Allen, who has served two years in the position, says Mire’s selection is a “wise decision.

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Internet security has been a point of focus for many colleges nationwide in the last 10 years. Colleges such as the University of North Carolina, the University of Michigan, and the University of California at Berkeley were all victims of Internet security breaches and invasion of privacy in 2009. This scare has also been rumored, yet reported, to have occurred in September between LSU and the University of New Orleans. The Advocate reported that faculty members at UNO speculated that the LSU system was monitoring the emails of administratorandfacultymembers at UNO, which is considered an invasion of privacy. “We purchase a lot of equipment and trust that it filters out spyware, pop-ups, and viruses. We also try to be diligent in our work at preventing Internet breaches on this campus,” said Terrance Cyriaque, Coordinator of IT Security. When asked about the authority of an administrator having the right to scourge through the email of any member linked through the SU system, Cyriaque simply responded, “we do not go through people’s e-mail without a warrant from the police station.” Under the investigations subtitle of the description page of the SU Network Security website, Network Security Services is the process of monitoring the network to determine if there has been any illegal, unauthorized, or unusual activities from computers, laptops, servers, or office workstations that are using the SU network. This will be done by computer forensics; it is the analysis of information contained within and created with computer systems and computing devices. It involves the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation See security page 3

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The University Counseling Center and Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry are joining forces to present a unique group activity. This group will be held at the UCC beginning January 27, 2011 and continuing Thursdays from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There will be a total of seven groups and one post meeting. RSVP screening appointment at 225.771.2480.

Southern University has officially kicked off its’ 2010 Capital Area United Way (CAUW) campaign. Everyone on the campus is asked to make a donation. Each individual who donates $26 or more will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize. The drawing will be held Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Southern’s goal this year is $20,000. If the University reaches its goal, 10 percent of funds raised will go back to the SU System Foundation. There will also be a Jambalaya Dinner Sale from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dec. 3 on the 2nd Level of the

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Requirements include: U.S. Citizenship; 18 years of age or older; and a cumulative GPA of 2.90/4.00. Internships provide participants with the opportunity to conduct hands-on research while showcasing their education, talent and skills. Interns will also have a unique opportunity to explore the options for federal careers with DOE. Visit http://orise.orau. gov/doescholars for more information or to apply. Deadline is January 31, 2011!

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AWS hosts Big Buddy luncheon By evan taylor digest online manager

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. AWS along with other campus organizations were able to provide fifty Big Buddy participants with all things Thanksgiving in their baskets after the luncheon. The luncheon included fifty participants and students representing campus organizations that donated. Each participant table had a represent-ative of the university that donated sitting at their table. “It was a morning of complete thanksgiving for the appreciation of someone other than ourselves. We got a chance to show the children that they were appreciated,” said Ja’el Gordon, AWS President. Silky Slim, Vice President and Founder of Stop the Killings, Inc. spoke briefly about his connection to Big Buddy. Slim discussed how he knew that Big Buddy changed lives by sharing how his life changed through his experience in jail. “The best part of the program was when the kids performed. They performed the gospel song grateful. They were so good, and they had only learned it the previous day,” said Gordon. The choir performing featured participants aged 5-11. Including three soloists in the performance. “I was amazed by the amount of organizations that donated.

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Children from the Big Buddy choir performed at the Big Buddy Thanksgiving luncheon in the Cotillion Ballroom in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. This luncheon was the first event of the year hosted by AWS in partnership with the Big Buddy program.

The Deltas, AKAs, Iotas, Kappas, Sigmas, Zetas, Alphas, Sigma Gamma Rhos, Omegas, Men’s Federation, Collegiate 100 Black Women, Psi Chi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Senior Class, Sophomore Class, The Digest, The Ombuds Office, Chancellor’s office, Michelle Hill, and Kelwin Williams,” said Gordon. The baskets were presented to each participant after choir performance and lunch. Gordon explained the process behind the luncheon and how many hands and organizations participated for the Big Buddy kids. “The planning started in September. We sent out letters to all the campus organizations for basket donations. The

turkeys were supplied through Aramark and The Chancellor’s office. The SGA helped set up and put baskets together. We all spent a few weeks to make sure the baskets were all together right,” said Gordon. Gordon discussed the basket idea and how the Big Buddy Luncheon came into motion. “Aleice Allen and Allecyn Gay, Past AWS Presidents, both had involvement in Big Buddy. Aleice brought the idea to me, after she had the event in the past. She was actually able to have arts and crafts in the past,” said Gordon. Gordon had to overcome some challenges to make the event successful and make such an impact. She wanted to thank all those who donated and

contributed to the event. “Due to the low budget of the Association of Women’s Students we had to come out of pocket for decorations and some baskets so we were unable to do some of the things that had been done in the past. We made the most of what he were working with,” said Gordon. Despite challenges and shortfalls AWS was able to provide thanksgiving meals to fifty children and their families. Gordon is looking forward to more events like this in her focus for the Spring semester. “I plan to focus on mentorship and community service. I hope to host a Black History program with Big Buddy. I’m looking forward to working with Big Buddy again,” said Gordon.

Bands, Greeks put on show in the Dome By breanna paul digest opinions editor

NEW ORLEANS—Students and alumni from Grambling State University and Southern University gathered in the Louisiana Superdome to watch sororities, fraternities and the bands battle for bragging rights as a part of the Annual Greek show and Battle of the Bands. The Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. from Southern won first place and $3,000. They stepped to a “By any means necessary” theme and members wore all black outfits with combat boots. The Delta Sigma of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. from Grambling State won first place and $3,000 with their Family Matters theme. Members came out dressed like Steve Urkel with suspenders and high waters but had transformed into Stephan by

the end of the performance. The Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. from Southern stepped to a 50s diner theme, “Be our Guest” which earned them second place and $2,000. The Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. placed second and won $2,000 with their Mafia theme. They ended their performance with a dance that comedian Funny Maine taught SU students at the Homecoming Comedy Show. The Psi Beta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. from Grambling State stepped to a boxing theme. They placed third and earned $1,000. The Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. from Southern wore Samurai outfits. They placed third and won $1,000. The Beta Omega Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

from Grambling State stepped to a Barbie theme and did not place. The Iota Iota Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc. from Grambling State wore overalls and white gloves for their Mario Brothers theme. They did not place. Sororities and fraternities who participated in the Greek Show had to have placed either first or second place in their school’s Homecoming shows. Senior Nykeisha Bryer was entertained by the Greek Show. “I enjoyed all the groups that participated but I felt they could have had better hosts,” the criminal justice major from Greensburg, La., said. Bryer felt that both bands did well and liked their selections. After the winners of the Greek Show were announced, the Grambling State Marching Tiger Band entered with their dancers, the Orchesis leading and played

“Deuces” by Chris Brown. After their opening song, the Human Jukebox entered and played “Power” by Kanye West. They wore army fatigues and shirts that read, “It’s War Time!” The highlight of the Battle of the Bands was when the Tiger Marching band played “Love All over Me” by Monica and the Human Jukebox played the song right after them. The Human Jukebox played the song better, per the crowd’s response. The Tiger Marching Band played songs varying from Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” to Eminem’s “I’m Not Afraid” to Nicki Minaj’s “How Do You That” to DJ Khaled’s “All I Do is Win.” Junior psychology major Torren LaFleur did not know what to expect while at the Greek Show and Battle of the Bands. “It was my first time going but overall it was entertaining,” the Ville Platte native said.

security from page 1 of computer data. This can be for the purpose of performing a root-cause analysis of a computer system that has failed or is not operating properly; or to find out who is responsible for misuse of computer systems, or perhaps who committed a crime using a computer system or against a computer system. Computer forensic techniques arecommonlyusedforconducting computing investigations in the interest of figuring out what happened, when it happened, how it happened, and who was involved. Examples of security incidents include but are not limited to: excessive bandwidth use caused by the compromise of a system, commercial use of IT resources, compromised computers, copyright infringement, digital harassment, IP spoofing, and intruder activity. Network Security was primarily put in place due to the rising trend of sharing files through bit torrent programs that carry malicious viruses such as Limewire, U torrent, and Napster. Internet breaches, and misuse of email are other reasons for the establishment of SU NSS. Southern University has not experienced any major issues with the network system, but Cyriaque did mention SU for having minor issues that were not elaborated on. The only time TNS conduct searches is if there is a breach of safety or a crime investigation in process. “We must also have a chain of evidence in order to do so,” continued Cyriaque. TNS also does not conduct routine searches, which has its pros and cons when it boils down to security issues. The responsibility of preventing network security breaches also lies in the hands of administration, faculty and students. According to an October mass e-mail that was sent through the SU network, the Technology Network Services gave five pointers to protecting an email account: • Never respond to requests for personal information viaemail or in a pop-up window. If in doubt call the institution that claims to be the sender of the email or pop up window. • If the email looks suspicious visit the web sites by typing the URL into your address bar. Do not click on suspicious links in e-mail. • The emails form SUBR campus departments will come from a specific department or person. It will also have some image from the University. • Report suspected abuse of your personal information to the proper authorities. • Routinely check your campus email, and visit the Network Security Web Site for notices on phishing and other security issues.

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Musicians keep busy post-storm

U.S. sidesteps storms By matt sedensky the associated press

By chevel johnson the associated press

NEW ORLEANS — More than five years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ music scene remains vibrant and lively, despite the fact that some musicians forced from their homes haven’t returned and the doors to many places where they used to entertain remain closed. Still, soul singer Irma Thomas said most changes are so subtle they’ve mostly gone unnoticed thanks in part to national exposure through television shows like the HBO series, “Treme,” events like the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and charitable efforts like Habitat for Humanity’s Musicians Village. “And, that’s a good thing,” Thomas said in an interview. “New Orleans is one of those places that doesn’t take well to extreme changes.” But ever since Aug. 29, 2005, when Katrina struck land and broken levees caused massive flooding that wiped out entire neighborhoods, change is exactly what the city’s undergone. It’s visible from the altered cityscape to the number of people who have yet to return. As of July 2009, the latest Census figures available, there were 354,850 people in the city, which means New Orleans has recovered 78 percent of its pre-Katrina population. Margie Perez, a vocalist who fronts for several bands in the city, said she believes the return rate for musicians is generally on par with the city’s overall repopulation. “It’s hard to tell, though, because musicians here are at so many different levels,” she said. “There are street musicians

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Margie Perez, right, performs in a music club in New Orleans. More than five years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ music scene remains vibrant and lively, despite the fact that some musicians forced from their homes haven’t returned and the doors to many places where they used to entertain remain closed.

who don’t do clubs and then there are people like Irma Thomas who get the great dates in the clubs. There’s probably a good amount who have returned, but there’s also a whole lot who moved on after the storm.” Perez said Katrina took everything she had, forcing her to start over from scratch. “For a few years after, the gigs were few and far between,” she recalled. “It was really tough-going.” She said she wouldn’t have made it without help from the Tipitina Foundation’s Music-Artist Co-Op, which helped link her with disaster aid groups, provided free recording studio time and tips on how to redesign and market her CDs. “The co-op empowered me, gave me hope and a spirit of camaraderie to let me know I wasn’t alone,” she said. Five years later, she said being a musician here isn’t as hard. “There’s gigs to be had, if you’re willing to look for them and work hard enough for them,” she said. Bass guitarist Donald Ramsey, who was

born and raised in New Orleans, agreed. In fact, he recalled getting a gig shortly after the storm. “A lot of club owners on Bourbon Street didn’t suffer damage like those with businesses in the inner city. Just after Katrina, maybe 20 to 25 percent of the clubs I played were available. It’s much better now. I’d say 99 percent of them are back and running. Music wise? It’s on and poppin’. “If you’re proficient on your instrument, then naturally you will get a lot of calls for gigs. How busy you are is all according to who knows you and how well you play,” he said. Ramsey said before the storm he played at Tipitina’s, Sweet Lorraine’s, House of Blues, Maple Leaf and Snug Harbor to name a few. “All of those places are operating now, and there are a bunch of new spots in place too.” Renard Poche, a 40-year veteran guitarist also from New Orleans, said he noticed a slight slowdown in business shortly after the storm that appears to have since normalized.

Oregon Muslim leaders fear retribution after plot By jonathan cooper & nigel duara the associated press

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Patrols around mosques and other Islamic sites in Portland have been stepped up as Muslim leaders expressed fears of retribution, days after a Somali-American man was accused of trying to blow up a van full of explosives during the city’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Portland Mayor Sam Adams said Sunday that he beefed up protection around mosques “and other facilities that might be vulnerable to knuckle-headed retribution” after hearing of the bomb plot. The move followed a fire Sunday at the Islamic center in Corvallis, a college town about 75 miles southwest of Portland, where suspect Mohamed

Osman Mohamud occasionally worshipped, prompting an FBI arson investigation and concern about the potential for more retaliation. Mohamud, 19, was being held on charges of plotting to carry out a terror attack Friday on a crowd of thousands at Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon. His attorney, Stephen R. Sady, who has represented terrorism suspects held at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, didn’t return a telephone message left Sunday by The Associated Press. The suspect’s mother, Maryan Hassan, declined to discuss the issue when contacted by phone late Sunday by the AP, referring all questions to Sady. His father also refused to comment. Somali leaders in Oregon

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FBI special agent in charge of Oregon Arthur Balizan, left, speaks with Mozafar Wanly, head of the board of trustees at the Al-Farisi Islamic Center after a news conference in front of the Salman AlFarisi Islamic Center in Corvallis, Ore. Sunday.

— a state that has been largely accepting of Muslims — gathered with Portland city leaders Sunday evening to denounce violence and call for help for at-risk Somali youth. “We left Somalia because of

war, and we would like to live in peace as part of the American community,” said Kayse Jama, executive director of a local organization founded after the 9/11 attacks to fight anti-Muslim sentiment.

MIAMI—The Atlantic hurricane season ends Tuesday, going down as one of the busiest on record but blissfully sparing the U.S. coastline a major hurricane for a fifth straight year. While extreme tropical weather ravaged Haiti, Mexico and elsewhere, U.S. forecasters are wondering if the nation can make history and extend its luck into 2011. If so, it would be the first time ever that the U.S. escaped a major hurricane for six years. “That would be a record I would like to break,” said Dennis Feltgen, a spokesman for the National Hurricane Center in Miami. All told, 19 named storms formed in the Atlantic, tying with the 1887 and 1995 seasons for third-highest on record. Twelve became hurricanes, tying with the 1969 season for the secondhighest on record. In the U.S., Texas suffered the worst of the tropical weather. Flooding spurred by Tropical Storm Hermine was blamed for the deaths of at least seven people in Texas. Hurricane Alex damaged or destroyed more than 300 homes in Texas and caused an estimated $42 million in damage to infrastructure. Aside from that, Tropical Storm Bonnie sent crews working to stop the flow of oil from a blown-out rig in the Gulf of Mexico into a fury. And Hurricane Earl brought flooding to North Carolina’s Outer Banks and some rain to Cape Cod, but little damage. “Fortunately most storms avoided the U.S.,” said Jack Hayes, director of the National Weather Service. “You could say the season was a gentle giant.” Not so elsewhere, though. Hurricane Tomas killed 14 people in St. Lucia and at least eight in Haiti. Hurricane Alex caused flooding that killed 12 people in Mexico. Hurricane Igor knocked out power to half of Bermuda but spared the country major damage or injuries. A persistent low-pressure system through the height of hurricane season is credited with the U.S. escaping major harm. The western edge of the high-pressure system that drove tropical weather from the coast of Africa was eroded by the low pressure, and ultimately helped propel it away from the U.S. shore. “That’s not an unusual pattern at all,” Feltgen said, “and we’re fortunate that it was in place at the height of the season.”

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Lost Boys journey to US voting sites By amanda lee myers the associated press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tut Gatyiel didn’t have a choice when he fled his home in Southern Sudan as a boy because of civil war. He had no choice but to walk 1,000 perilous miles through the desert for three months to a refugee camp in Ethiopia, and he had no power to save the lives of his parents and other family members killed during the war. Now for the first time in his life, Gatyiel has a choice about affairs in Southern Sudan. Gatyiel and hundreds of other survivors of the war now living in the U.S. are registering to vote to decide whether Southern Sudan secedes from the north in the northeastern African nation. The Jan. 9 vote could see the creation of the world’s newest country and give Southern Sudan independence. “It’s very important that we decide our fate,” said Gatyiel, who now lives in Phoenix and is acting as an assistant chairman for the city’s voting station. “It’s been a long struggle for our nation, for our people.” Predominantly Christian southerners fought a 21-year civil war against the Muslim northern

government in which 2 million people died and more than 1 million headed north to escape the fighting. About 3,800 war orphans known as the Lost Boys of Sudan resettled in the U.S. The 2005 peace agreement that ended the war allowed Southern Sudan to share power in the national government, gave it a measure of autonomy and provided for an independence referendum at the end of the deal’s transition period. Voter registration in the U.S. is under way at three sites in Glendale, Ariz., Omaha, Neb., and Alexandria, Va. until Dec. 8. Five more sites are expected to open within the next week in Dallas, Chicago, Boston, Seattle and Nashville, Tenn., and other survivors who have resettled across the globe are registering to vote in Canada, Australia, Egypt and Great Britain, among other countries. Hundreds of Lost Boys already have traveled in caravans to Phoenix from California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and other Western states to register. They will have to make the trip again the week of Jan. 9 to cast votes, the results of which will be sent to the Southern Sudanese government. They’ll be added

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Mayok Giel Nyuan, left, a 29-year-old Lost Boy who lives in Scottsdale, Ariz., is fingerprinted as he registers to vote inside a voter registration facility in Glendale, Ariz. Hundreds of survivors of Sudan’s civil war now living in the U.S. are registering to vote to decide whether Southern Sudan secedes from the north in the northeastern African nation. The Jan. 9 vote could see the creation of the world’s newest country and give Southern Sudan independence.

to votes cast by people living in Southern Sudan. “This is just one of those defining moments that’s so critical in the future for their people and their country,” said Ann Wheat, founder of the Arizona Lost Boys Center in Phoenix, where 600 Lost Boys have resettled. “It’s beyond just having the chance to vote,” Wheat said. “It’s about putting a whole structure

NYC teacher caught up in Spanish curse debate By cristian salazar the associated press

NEW YORK — It can be tossed off almost harmlessly like “damn” or dropped like an F-bomb. On the streets of New York’s diverse Spanish-speaking neighborhoods, it can be heard expressing joy, frustration and outrage. Perhaps most notoriously in pop culture, it punctuated the film dialogue of 1983’s “Scarface.” Now a public high school teacher is suing the city after he was suspended and fined $15,000 for what school officials say was misconduct for using it in his Manhattan classroom. The word, “cono,” (COHN’-yoh) can be offensive. But that sometimes depends on how it’s used and which ethnic group is using it. Its literal translation refers to the female sexual organs, according to the Royal Spanish Academy in Spain. But the institution charged with regulating the Spanish language says the word also can express “diverse states of emotion, especially surprise or anger.” The teacher, Carlos Garcia, declined to be interviewed. But his attorney, Sergio Villaverde, said his client didn’t use the word. He also claims the court interpreter mistranslated the term during Garcia’s disciplinary hearings. “The interpreter didn’t understand the way that the word is used,” Villaverde said.

But Bruce Rosenbaum, a city attorney, said “the hearing officer properly found that Mr. Garcia used inappropriate language in class and that the penalty imposed was warranted.” New York is home to tens of thousands of immigrants from across Latin America and the Caribbean. One ethnic group’s profanity can be another’s everyday slang. Among immigrants from the Dominican Republic, where Garcia is from, the word is so widely accepted it became the focus of a popular online video clip. The chameleonlike nature of the word is exemplified in the video clip posted by Sir Nube Negra called “Speak Fluent Dominican” where the host gives examples of “cono” to express: “Damn, girl, looking fine. Very Nice,” ‘’Stop bothering me!” and “I heard your mother died. I am so sorry.” In one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods, Jackson Heights, there was disagreement over the degree to which the word could be considered profane — and whether a teacher should be punished for uttering it in the classroom. Michael Izquierdo, a Dominican-born worker at a nutritional supplements shop, said that the word can be pronounced when you’re happy, sad or agitated. “El cono is used for everything,” he said, adding that a teacher could use it to commend a student without it being considered offensive. “It just depends on the tone that you are using with it.”

in place and demanding that right to vote and being able to say, ‘Alright, we’re over here in the U.S., but we’re going to help be part of this, get the word out and make sure people have a say.’” Dozens of poll workers and observers from the Southern Sudanese government and the Atlanta-based Carter Center staff the Glendale church where Lost Boys and some women

who also survived the war are registering. A prospective voter gets a laminated registration card after providing identification and a fingerprint. If they don’t have proper identification, they are interviewed by trained “identifiers” who verify whether the person is from Southern Sudan based on physical characteristics, language and other factors.

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Warren, GSU too much for Jaguars BY MORRIS DILLARD diGest sports Writer

Grambling State senior running back Frank Warren, ran for 106 yards and three touchdowns and became the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s second all-time leading rusher in Saturday’s 38-17 Bayou Classic win over Southern University. “It’s big,” Warren said after the game. “When I stepped foot on Grambling, I didn’t think I would accomplish all this, but hard work and preparation for the games helped me out a lot.” Warren, nicknamed “Sweet Feet,” was announced the Bayou Classic’s most valuable player after the game. “Frank’s been special,” GSU head coach Rod Broadway said after the game. “There were a couple of runs where you had an opportunity to really see what he was capable of doing especially with his quick feet.” In their 58th meeting, Grambling (9-2, 8-1), returning to action after a 41-34 overtime

lost to Texas Southern Nov. 11, edged the Classic series 19-18 and evened the series 29-29. “It was a great experience, I learned a lot from this senior class,” freshman safety Levi Jackson said after the game. “ It’s been a heartbreaking season, we just got to get better next year.” Jackson led the SWAC’s seventhranked defense with 14 tackles. For Southern (2-9, 1-8), on a five-game losing streak, lost 31-13 last season under Pete Richardson. Saturday’s lost was their third consecutive lost to Grambling and largest margin of victory since the 30-3 defeat in 1986. “I thought defense was playing pretty good,” head coach Stump Mitchell said after the game. “Earlier in the second half, they came back and worked our young freshman Virgil Williams, but I think Virgil is going to be an excellent player in the near future.” Grambling gained 360 yards of total offense and forced two turnovers including a 17yard interception return for a

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southern’s richard Wilson races upfield as Grambling state’s edward patterson gives chase during the bayou classic saturday.

touchdown by defensive end Jomarcus Savage in the second quarter for a 24 –3 lead. Quarterback Dray Joseph, named MVP for the Jaguars, replaced Jerimah McGinty in the second quarter, and finished 11-of-16 for 148 yards and an interception. “With both of those guys, we have to improve with

Jaguar men, women teams suffer blowout road losses diGest NeWs serVice

Southern’s road woes continued during the Chicago Invitational Challenge over the weekend. The Jaguars (1-7) suffered two blowout losses — a 105-53 decision to Oakland Friday and an 89-54 drubbing at the hands of Charleston Southern Saturday. The Jaguars return home Dec. 11 to take on Southeastern Louisiana. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Meanwhile, the SU women (2-3) fell to Miami 85-36 Monday night, the first of four straight road games. The women return to action Dec. 7 with a noon road game at Lamar.

Miami 85, SU 36

MIAMI—The Jaguars never led as the ‘Canes stormed out to a 38-14 halftime lead. Miami (6-1) turned 18 Southern turnovers into 15 first-half points and held the Jaguars to 7-of-27 shooting (25.9 percent) from the field. Miami shot 53.8 percent from the field (14-of-26) while holding SU to 6-of-27 shooting (22.2 percent) in the second half to put the game away. In total, the Hurricanes turned 30 Southern turnovers into 31 Miami points while outrebounding the Jags 46-32. The ‘Canes dominated the paint, outscoring Southern 38-14. Hannah Kador led SU with 13 points and six rebounds. Morgan Stroman

posted a double-double for Miami, scoring 20 points and pulling down 13 rebounds. Shenise Johnson added 16 points and nine boards while Riquana Williams scored 19 for the ‘Canes.

Charleston Southern 89, SU 54

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.—Kelvin Martin and Kenny Mitchell each scored 15 points to lead Charleston Southern. Jamarco Warren added 14 points and Sheldon Strickland had 12 for the Buccaneers (3-4), who raced out to a 5322 halftime lead and coasted from there. Julius Ingram led the Jaguars (1-7) with 14 points and Brandon White finished with 12. Martin collected nine rebounds and Mitchell had seven to help Charleston Southern outrebound SU 37-25.

Oakland 105, SU 53

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Will Hudson and Keith Benson posted doubledoubles for Oakland. Each player scored 19 points, and Hudson had 14 rebounds and Benson 13. Reggie Hamilton added 18 points and seven assists, Travis Bader scored 17 and Drew Valentine had 11 for the Golden Grizzlies (2-3), who snapped a two-game losing streak. Blake Sanford scored 17 points to pace the Jaguars (1-6), who lost their fourth in a row. Oakland had a 55-25 rebounding advantage and hit 10 of 28 3-pointers (35.7 percent).

our accuracy,” Mitchell said. “We’re not very accurate as quarterbacks. “I thought we had some stuff going but we just couldn’t capitalize.” “Establishing the run game helps the passing game,” Joseph said. “Early in the ball game, we know coach Mitchell likes to run the ball, but he like to pass the ball too. So we had to do a better

job checking out of the run plays and do some plays and maybe do some opposite run plays so we can help coach Mitchell out, the team out and the offensive line out.” Sylvester Nzekwe scored Southern’s first touchdown on a 1-yard run with 13 seconds remaining in the second quarter trailing 24-10.

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, FAMILY, AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Dewitt Jones, Ph.D., Dean Chenise Nicole Taylor, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science Demita Charae Walker Allen, Baton Rouge Ta’Rae Shamar Brown, Alexandria Lahairoi Lasha Collins, Baton Rouge Kimberly Chantel Darville, Gonzales Asheal Antionette Hawkins, Port Allen Kenyanna Chanel Holmes Heatly, Baton Rouge Yolanda Demetria Warren Henderson, Prairieville Cherae Lynn James, Gonzales Deanna Lyn Johnson, Pride Latoya Janay Jones, New Roads Whitney Je’Nae Louis, Gonzales Joshua Anthony Martin, Decatur, Ga. Anthonise Themara McMorris, Baton Rouge Mary Ann McMorris, Tickfaw Michael Morrison, Lafayette Rodneka M. Shelbia, Baton Rouge Kenisha Monique Solete, Bossier City Chenise Nicole Taylor, Baton Rouge Lisa Nicole Vessel, Gonzales Dominique Tre’Onda Wheeler, Addis Brittany Adair White, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry Dante Laron Harris, Denham Springs Justin Craig Mouton, Lafayette COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Joyce O’Rourke, Ph.D., Dean Hillary V. Hall, Student Marshal Bachelor of Arts Brittany Rebecca Adolph, Baton Rouge Roderiick Tremaine Anderson, Baton Rouge Kenedra Dereese Burton, Baton Rouge Christopher Lyne Caffery, Alexandria Charles Michael Cilano, Oscar Montreal Deshawn Gaston, Baton Rouge Heather Alyssa Holliday, Baton Rouge Taylor Jarvis Hudson, Baton Rouge Carling L. Jackson, Surrey, British Columbia Shenell LaTonya Johnson, New Orleans Shontrell LaToya Johnson, New Orleans Brandon Christopher Levier, Opelousas Phyllis Marie Marigney Alexander, Baton Rouge Nathaniel B. McMillan, Baton Rouge Theopolies John Moton III, Baton Rouge Ravlin P. Parms, Baton Rouge Amanda J. Plummer, Baton Rouge Christopher Michael Ruffin, Jackson Dereka Adair Sanders, Baton Rouge Tenoa Vantrice Vessel, Plaquemine Jesse Wallace Jr., Ama Deanna Watts, Baton Rouge China Chandelier Williams, Baton Rouge Josetta Latrice Williams, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Kinda J. Andrews, Baton Rouge Kasey Renee’ Biagas, New Orleans Terrance Gregory Cola, Garyville Alexandria Domonique Brooks, Baton Rouge April Marie Buffington, Baton Rouge Ketra Janee’ Campbell, Baton Rouge Andra Jenee’ Chaney, Baton Rouge Rosalinda D. Clay, Pineville Courtney Cartrena Coleman, DeRidder Kenyetta Monique Collins, Baton Rouge LaShonda Michelle Freeman, Baton Rouge Sabella Nicole Gaines, Lafayette Hillary V’nee Hall, Brusly Carlton Bryan Thomas-Miller, Dallas Mondrae Monroe Murphy, Flint, Mich. Clarissa Jolene-Racquel Muse, Baton Rouge Cedric Demond Parms, Gonzales LaResa Rena’ Pierre, Opelousas

Sean C. Powell, Baton Rouge Calendra Ari Price, Baton Rouge Brittinee S. Royes, Torrance, Calif. Mitchell J. Slaughter, Oakland, Calif. Ashley Chanel Tillman, Baton Rouge Domo’Nique De’Shon Wallace, Baton Rouge Kela Renee Whitney, Baton Rouge Charles James Williams, Baton Rouge Justin Corneluis Wooten, New Orleans Bachelor of Music Electra Antranette Lusk, Baton Rouge Shandrika Junie Gibbs Nichols, Baton Rouge Jeremy E. Pleasant, Baton Rouge Demetrius Darnell Savoy, Lake Charles COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Donald R. Andrews, Ph.D., Dean Latoya Renee’ Bean, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Accounting Nicole P. Augustus-Ghoram, Baton Rouge Latoya Renee’ Bean, Humble, Texas Bettina Lee Camper, Baton Rouge Giang Huong Thi Dang, Baton Rouge Treasure L. Gray, Baton Rouge Anthony C. Lawless, Gonzales Charlissa M. Laws, Baton Rouge Brittney Laurielle Leahman, Woodville, Miss. Sade’ C. Lee, Baton Rouge Adrienne L. Morris, Baton Rouge Vinh Q. Pham, Baton Rouge Brittney V. Scott, Ridgecrest Cindy L. Scott, Houma Denzel M. Stanley, Hammond Leonard E. Stone IV, Los Angeles Idasha Nicole Thomas, Baton Rouge Cherelle E. Terrell, North Chicago, Ill. Adriel Chauncey Travers, Cibolo, Texas Chelsea D. Washington, Lake Charles Megan Michelle Wiltz, Lafayette Glenn Andrew Wilson, Baton Rouge Demarco T. Winfrey, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Economics Courtney L. Rogers, Zachary Nicholas Crawley-Brown, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Electronic Business Omar J. Thomas, Shreveport Bachlor of Science in Finance Aaron E. Brown, Kansas City, Kan. John K. Dorsey, Baton Rouge Ray-Anthony O. Ellis II, Redfield, Ark. Kellie N. McCroy, Atlanta Ashlyn D. Oubre, Plaquemine Tishondria L. Williams, Houston Bachelor of Science in Business Management DeNesia N. Anderson, Shreveport Derek L. Bolt, Thibodaux Sherie Hunt-Booker, Baton Rouge Jamal Malcolm Brooks, New Orleans Eric S. Burrell, Monroe Michelle Marie Burrell, Gray Jaron R. Clark, Baton Rouge Lauren L. Clark, Baton Rouge Eric D. Crump, Waterproof Kenneth J. Ellis Jr., Grayville Jaemma L. Davis, Baker Darrow G. Fields Jr., Baton Rouge Erick J. Gilmore, Baton Rouge Dezmon J. Hamilton, Zachary Daniel Hammond, Jr., Baton Rouge Darrius T. Harrison, Lewisville, Texas Miguel D. Hartford, Baton Rouge Kendrick L. Harvey, Baton Rouge Ann S. Hinkle, Baton Rouge Reuben C. Hogan, Baker Ashlie Rhenae Holmes, Beaumont, Texas Terica N. Jackson, Baton Rouge Brittney P. Mills, Crowley Justin Joseph Minor, Baton Rouge

Ervin J. Nixon, Birmingham, Ala. Alex M. Olivier, Jeanerette Acardi D. Oubre, Plaquemine Brooks C. Randall, Houma Reginae J. Ray, White Castle Cortney A. Robinson, Zachary Roddrell T. Stewart, Baton Rouge Ashley M. Terrell, Baton Rouge Brian J. Threat, Pensacola, Fla. Darcel K. Toliver, Baton Rouge Shemika R. Washington, Baton Rouge Joseph T. Wilcox, Baton Rouge Christopher L. Willridge, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Marketing Aubrey D. Adams, Hueytown, Ala. Dominique M. Alexander, New Orleans Preston Bellizeare, Jr., Baton Rouge Jesse P. Butler, Baton Rouge Cameron Christian Henderson, Keller, Texas Nodriscol Johan Johnson, Jonesville Dustin Jermaine Joseph, Plaquemine Christie L. Mingo, Marksville Michelle Elizabeth Mitchell, Memphis, Tenn. Ronald D. Myers, Jr., Baton Rouge Kevin E. O’Neal, Hammond Lauren E. Simmons, Beaumont, Texas Jonathan Wiggins, Shreveport Kasha M. Williams, Vacherie McCall H. Wollman, San Diego COLLEGE OF EDUCATION VerJanis Peoples, Ph.D., Dean Ashley Janel Richardson, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Ebbra Frenette Gordon, Zachary Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Natalie Nicole Chesser, Baton Rouge Jessica Adell Harris, Hammond Cherae Lynn James, Gonzales Jeseka Monise Jones, Cerritos, Calif. Tireka Jemeace Jones, Brusly Ashley Zbenah McClure, Baton Rouge Dana Lynn Roberts Price, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Amber Renee Collins, Zachary Chrishanna Damonique Littejohn, Baton Rouge Tremaine Monee’ Sanders, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Tamara Nich’ole McNeely, Baker Ashley Janel Richardson, Roseland Alphonse Steward Jr., Baton Rouge Alexandria Michelle Turner, Lafayette Brandon Paul White, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science Desmond Shakeem Alexander, Baton Rouge Ramon Chinyoung, Houston Kiara M. Ezell, Houma Towanda Lavette Freeman, Baker Melba Danielle Golden, Hammond Corey Dean Harrison, Baker Sherman L. Hughes, Harvey Scholar Lynette Jenkins, Opelousas Brittany Maria Johnson, LaPlace Derrick Jarrell Richardson, Baton Rouge Aruba E. Nicholas, Stone Mountain, Ga. Delayshia Martise Thompson, Plaquemine Sharday DeAshley Warner, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Music Education Chanel Johnae Brooks, Shreveport Lorenzo Trenton McCoy, Baton Rouge DeAndre Montra Tate, Baton Rouge COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Habib Mohamadian, Ph.D., Dean Justin Pierce Jones, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Marcus Ishmael Baskin, Elgin, Ill. Allan David Baugh, Houston William A. Burrell, Dallas Nikita Alicia Cummings, Baton Rouge Aaron Leon Davis, Baton Rouge Edifon Aniedi Ette, Baton Rouge Brittney Danielle Ferchaud, Donaldsonville Justin Foster, Los Angeles Jessica Jewel Gauthier, Beaumont, Texas Aesha Jackson, Baton Rouge Durell Micheal Jones, Harvey Justin Pierce Jones, Marietta, Ga. Chad Jamal Oubre, Baton Rouge Quenton J. Richardson, Baton Rouge LaShunda Nicole Robinson, Baton Rouge Joaquina Smith, Baton Rouge D’Ion B. Spurlock, Baton Rouge Courtney Alexis Thompson, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Henri Charfred Bradford, Greenwood Montrell DeMario Daniel, Monroe Devondrae Cantrell Demouy, Mansura Uyuho Eduok, Baton Rouge Jaren James Ford, Lake Charles Mansour Hijazi, Amman Jordan Ashton Nicolle Pickett Jones, Mobile, Ala. Jarrell D’Andre Julien, Donaldsonville Robert Lee Lucien Jr., New Orleans Louis Anthony Roberts, Lake Charles Jimmy L. Smith, Boyce Marcus Durell Walker, St. Joseph Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Donnovan Jerrod Betrece, Baton Rouge Mykel Dionee Delandro, Baton Rouge Jonathan James, Gretna Earl Anthony Johnson, Edgard Kenric Tyree Hickerson, Baton Rouge Darrien Wayne Matthews, Zachary Christopher W. Spears, Denham Spring Printez McKinley Trusclair, Maringouin Michael Christopher Zanes, Gonzales Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology Benjamin Shalom Carr, New Orleans Marcus A. Gray, Baton Rouge SCHOOL OF NURSING Janet Rami, Ph.D., Dean Kellie Denise Gray, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Nursing Andrea Michelle Augustine, Las Vegas Cammie Miria Babin, Lafayette Tenaka Montez Basile, Baton Rouge Jamie Lyn Bayham, Maringouin Candace Nicole Bell, Jackson, Miss. Crystal D. Boudreaux, New Roads Meghan Emily Branch, Greenwell Springs Courtney Tameesha Breaud, Plaquemine Marie A. Broussard, Baton Rouge Candice Melody Brown, Baton Rouge Farin Elizabeth Byrd, Zachary Keyla Janay Campbell, Baton Rouge Natasha Danielle Caston, DeRidder Rashanda Alika Chavis, Lake Charles My-Dien Thi Co, Alexandria Kevin C. Cole, Opelousas Jacques M. Coleman, Missouri City, Texas Jennifer A. Coleman, Bogalusa Alexis DeShawn Collins, Baton Rouge Allenesia Marie Davis, Baker Julie Marie Dell, Prairieville Gregory Mervin Dinette III, Belle Chasse Erin Renee Domingue, Baton Rouge Kim Marie Farve, New Orleans Ayoi Nishe’ Fisher, Baton Rouge Devery Joel Franklin, Baton Rouge MarQuita Michelle Gay, Baton Rouge Kenyatta Noikee Gill, New Sarpy Kellie Denise Gray, Port Allen Angela Elizabeth Hall, Hammond

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This list was obtained from the Southern University Registrar’s Office and the Graduate School as of November 29, 2010. 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 Fall 2010 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. Carmen Michele Hammond, New Roads Shaina Maria Harper, Edgard Zenovia Champel Harris, Baton Rouge Allie Kathryn Hartner, Ethel Brittany D’Wayn Hatch, Baton Rouge Ariel Shiante Hill, Baton Rouge LaTasha Elvera Christina Jackson, Baton Rouge Chassidy J’Tel Jefferson, Baton Rouge Kristyn Noell Johnson, Baton Rouge Amber Woltese Jones, New Orleans Kelly Katrice Jones, Baton Rouge Melody Denise Jones, Plaquemine Rhea Evette Kyles, Baton Rouge Latshun Renae’ Lacey, Zachary Lainey Lynn LeBoeuf, Donaldsonville Crystal Jackson Lewis, Baton Rouge Jasmine Virginia Lewis, Coushatta Delisa Danielle Martin, Baton Rouge Tanisha Tyell McKnight, Baker Clarissa Marie McWilliams, Baker Alana Dayle Moore, Livingston Bridget Nicole Moore, Livingston Raven Shunteal Morris, Angie Janelle Kaitlin Mosley, Roswell, Ga. Kursten K. Martin Munson, Donaldsonville LaTanya Neashe Napoleon, Colfax Micheal Wayne Nelson, Shreveport Ashanta S. Parker, Monroe Casey Michelle Payne, Ethel Willie Pickens III, Opelousas Wilisha Jermon Pink, Denham Springs Lorraine Denaye Richard, Baton Rouge Clara E. Rogers, Baton Rouge Astrik Veronica Smith, Baton Rouge Catrina P. Spooner, Baton Rouge Meredith Lee Warner, Ponchatoula Charlotte Lakeshia LaGarde Watts, Addis Germaine La’Von Wesco, New Orleans Ashley Louise Williams, Walker Kiesha Ternee’ Williams, Sicily Island Shena Michelle Williams, Brusly Keondra S. Wilson, Baton Rouge NELSON MANDELA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND URBAN AFFAIRS William Arp III, Ph.D., Dean KoiEles L. Lomas, Student Marshal Bachelor of Arts Tony Adams, New Orleans Jessica Anjanique Boyd, New Orleans Criketa Leshae Glover, Baton Rouge Rasean Jerrod Gonsoulin, New Iberia Maria Edwina Harmon, Lake Charles Jerry Wayne Jones Jr., Alexandria Shymeetria Shonta Jones, Baton Rouge KoiEles L. Lomas, Gonzales Alexis M. Price, Beaumont, Texas TImothy Daniel Randolph, Baton Rouge Phillip Michael Robinson, Greenwell Springs Nigel Anibal Quiroz, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Jillian Elizabeth Alexander, Baton Rouge Derika LaShawn Allen, Winnsboro Ja’Marcus Allen Bailey, Missouri City, Mo. Joleasia Joy Campbell, Opelousas Estrelita Deneen Fletcher, Baton Rouge Emile Justin Gaudet, Harvey Kedrick Tyrece Gibson, Baton Rouge Letitica Dion Givens, Baton Rouge Angelica La’Cretia Grant, Winnsboro Geraldmiah Thomas Green, Marrero Joseph Angelo Griffin, Pittsburg, Calif. Laquinta M. Grisby-Edmond, Baton Rouge Eric Gerrard Holmes, Baton Rouge Travus Lynn Hull, Zachary Sierra Monique Johnson, Denham Springs Angel Carnoski Jones, Ville Platte Neisha Nicole Lewis, Plaquemine Shanylrica Nicole Lee, Monroe Patricia Y. Lundy, Baton Rouge Carlos Umberto Rodriguez, Baton Rouge Cherika Glennette Smith, Alexandria Kacey Joelle Smith, Baton Rouge Jhalonda Patrice Smith, New Orleans Brittany Vannese Rogers, White Castle Ana’ Alicia Victorian, New Roads Nikatra Keshun Whitfield, Baton Rouge Brandon Anthony Williams, Baton Rouge

Percy Antwan Williams, Baton Rouge Alonda Patrice Womack, Baton Rouge Larry Paul Young Sr., Plaquemine COLLEGE OF SCIENCES Robert H. Miller Jr., Ph.D., Dean Charles Edward Boss II, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science Jentoria Vinette Anderson, Zachary Holly Elise Anderson, Baton Rouge Nornicsha Altrice Banks, Baton Rouge Joelnada Anesheia Bass, Winnfield Ivory Quinton Batiste, Brusly Ashley Nichelle Biagas, Baton Rouge Cortney Shantel Bibby, Monroe Deanna Michelle Blue, Monroe Charles Edward Boss II, Alexandria Samantha Cage, Baton Rouge Jasmine Enjoli Carter, Baton Rouge Brilliant Pieere Clayton, Baton Rouge Byron C. Coleman, Decatur, Ga. LaQuanisha Shardee’ Crockett, Shreveport Agree Reginald Crowell, West Hartford, Conn. Zalandra T. Cushenberry, Baton Rouge Ronniee Michell Daigre, Baton Rouge Julie Lynn Dauphne, St. Martinville Latonya Murlina Derozan, New Roads Georgia Mae Eichelberger, Baton Rouge Derrick Devin Eldridge, Alexandria Latoshia Veronica Franklin, Laplace April Reneice McCants-Gloston, Baton Rouge Brittany Cedrika Green, Ferriday Rachelle Ursula Green, Donaldsonville Kia Marie Griffin, Braithwaite Brittany Angelique Harris, Houma Fiona Alexis Harrison, Baker Jayadra LaClair Henderson, Baton Rouge Kimberly Ra’Chelle Jackson, Greensburg Curtis Dale Jackson Jr., Baker Karoletta James, Baton Rouge Tarah Jeami James, Baton Rouge Rochelle Danielle Johnlouis, Lafayette Ashley M. Johnson, Baton Rouge Robert Lawson, II, Gonzales Oscar Matthew Lee, II, Baton Rouge Phyllis Christina Levi, New Roads Candace Lynell Lomax, Baton Rouge Enjoli Nicole Marchand, Baton Rouge Alisha Tennille Massey, Geismar Alicia Renee’ McClure, Brooklyn Park, Minn. Janae’ Elizabeth Miller, Baton Rouge TaLasha Davon Moore, Baton Rouge Paulkyerian Chiemeka Ngobili, Houston Shardae Da’Lana Porter, Prairieville Ashley Janel Richardson, Roseland Charburn Catrice Richardson, Amite Charlotte J. Robinson, Baton Rouge Krystal Nicole Ross, Baton Rouge Kacy Ann Scarsone, Plaquemine Maya Michelle Shrepard, San Francisco Stacy L. Sheppard, Baton Rouge Kourtney Rena’ Signater, Baton Rouge Chaz Danon Tanner, New Orleans Austin Sean Thomas, Baton Rouge Kyrstie Nicole Thomas, Baton Rouge Chenise L. Thompson, Baton Rouge Saralyn Jeanine Thompson, Baton Rouge Malcolm Lee Walker, Baton Rouge Ashley McNeal Williams, New Orleans Zachary Lindsey Williams, Baton Rouge Sheralyn Yvette Jackson Vessel, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Lauren Valencia Adams, Baton Rouge Marlin Andre’ Daniels, Amite Frank Peter Ellois Jr., Baton Rouge Kyesha Dykiel Hawkins, Maringouin Joseph Brian Mason, Baton Rouge Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Fort Worth, Texas Calvin Raphile, Baton Rouge Sade’ Reubenelle Williams, Baton Rouge Joy Dominique Wilson, Avondale Cassie LeNell DeNay Zanders, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Social Work Kimberly Ann Johnson, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology

Whitney Nicole Banks, Baton Rouge Ashley Nicole Hatfield, Baton Rouge Sonnie Shavette Jackson, Baton Rouge Kelyshia J. Kelly, Plaquemine Zennitha Jhavelle Scott, Baton Rouge Danielle Monet Stoot, Baton Rouge Carla M. Washington, Baton Rouge CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSION FALL 2010 United States Army Second Lieutenant Percy A. Williams United States Army Field Artillery Fort Sill, Okla. Second Lieutenant Malcom L. Walker United States Army Infantry Fort Benning, Ga. HONOR GRADUATES Magna Cum Laude (Cum. GPA of 3.7-4.0) Latoya Renee’ Bean Charles Edward Boss II Janae’ Elizabeth Miller Cum Laude (Cum. GPA of 3.4-3.69) Hillary V. Hall Kellie Denise Gray Justin Pierce Jones KoiEles L. Lomas Joseph Brian Mason Chenise N. Taylor Courtney A. Thompson Honors (Cum GPA of 3.0-3.39) Derika La’Shawn Allen Denesia N. Anderson Holly Elise Anderson Nornicsha Altrice Banks Marcus Ishmael Baskin Allan D. Baugh Meghan Emily Branch Chanel Johnae’ Brooks Candice Melody Brown Ta’Rae Shamar Brown William Abasi Burrell Jasmine Enjoli Carter Natalie N. Chesser My-Dien Thi Co Lauren L. Clark Alexis DeShawn Collins Montrell Demario Daniel Allenesia Marie Davis Mykel D. Delandro Edifon Aniedi Ette Latoshia Veronica Franklin Kenyatta Noikee Gill Letitica Dion Givens Melba D. Golden Angelica La’Cretia Grant Maria Edwina Harmon Zenovia Champel Harris Brittany D’Wayn Hatch Ashley Nicole Hatfield Jayadra LaClair Henderson Heather Alyssa Holliday Cherae Lynn James Brittany Maria Johnson Jeseka Monise Jones Tireka J. Jones Latshun Renae’ Lacey Robert Lawson II Shanylrica N. Lee Jasmine Virginia Lewis Joshua Anthony Martin Alisha Tennille Massey Ashley Zbenah McClure Raven Shunteal Morris Jeffrey Michael Morgan Janelle Kaitlin Mosley Kursten K. Martin Munson Clarissa Muse Chad J. Oubre Ashanta S. Parker Cedric Demond Parms Casey Michelle Payne Jeremy Pleasant Ashley J. Richardson Charlotte J. Robinson Phillip Michael Robinson

Tremaine M. Sanders Demetrius D. Savoy Kacy Ann Scarsone Rodneka M. Shelbia D’Lon Byron Spurlock Roddrell T. Stewart Danielle Monet Stoot Deandrea M. Tate Tenoa V. Vessel Brandon Paul White China Chandelier Williams Joy Dominique Wilson Megan Michelle Wiltz THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Joseph A, Meyinsse, Ph.D., Interim Dean Candidates for Degrees MASTER OF ARTS Counselor Education Yolanda D.Brown, Monroe Daisy M. Freeman, Baker Mass Communication Shava L. Jamerson, Mt. Morris, Mich. Courtney L. Person, Atlanta Mental Health Counseling Alicia L. Collins, Baton Rouge Porsche J. Holmes, Baton Rouge Amber J. Johnson, Baton Rouge Alexander Nebe Kwentua, Baton Rouge Lakesha M. Oliver, Baton Rouge Donna L. Neely, Baton Rouge Ashley E. Richardson, Baton Rouge Travis J. Senegal, Baton Rouge Brittany M. Taylor, Baton Rouge Leonard D. Tennart, Baton Rouge Social Sciences Brittni Queron Allen, Alexandria Thesis: Barack Obama and the Deracialization Theory Thesis Advisor: Albert Samuels, Ph.D. Antigone D. Chafford, Bastrop Thesis: The trophy kids and the workplace: An analysis of millennials in the traditional workplace Thesis Advisor: Christopher Hunte, Ph.D. Chenetra Lynette Hall, Baton Rouge Thesis: Female Suicide Bombers Thesis Advisor: Kingsley Esedo, Ph.D. Chadwick D. Kyle, Tallulah Thesis:The political route of Ray Nagin: 2002-2006 Thesis Advisor: Albert Samuels, Ph.D. LaQuanda A. McGlory, Alexandria Thesis: The election, governance, and macroimpact potential of President Barack Obama’s Policy Initiatives Thesis Advisor: Albert Samuels, Ph.D. Anysia N. Senegal, Rayne Thesis: Africa’s ecological disasters: The example of Cameroon’s Lake Nyos and Ethiopia’s famine Thesis Advisor: Francis Danquah, Ph.D. LaToya W. Williams,Ethel Thesis: A brief history of Earl K. Long Medical Center: Serving the community from 1968-present Thesis Advisor: Shawn Comminey, Ph.D. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Barbara Collins Aguillard, Baton Rouge Priscilla A. Baker, Baton Rouge Tandra Bolden Boults, Zachary Rodriquez L. Cooper, Baton Rouge Thyra Nelson Lewis, Baton Rouge Cory William Moton, Lafayette Bradford Juan Paul, LaPlace Latoya Danielle Paul, Port Allen Brandy Pullins-Boyd, Zachary Ara T. Riley, Baton Rouge Sheneka U’Nae Sterling, Baton Rouge Raymond C. Woodfork, St. Francisville Tamekia M. Wright-Hayes, Denham Springs MASTER OF EDUCATION Educational Leadership

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Thesis: Rain water harvesting systems for potable use in developing areas Thesis Advisor: Emmanuel U. Nzewi, Ph.D.. Shantia A. White, Kenner Mustafa Harun Yilmaz, Baton Rouge Thesis: Exploring effects of physical environment parameters on femtocell-based communication Thesis Advisor: Hamid Majlesein, Ph.D MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Wanjennia B. Atkins, Baton Rouge Amanda Smith Celestine, Baton Rouge Tiffany R. Franklin, Zachary Cynthia Wright Granville, Baton Rouge Makesha L. Judson, Baton Rouge Leroy J. Ledoux, Baton Rouge Rhonda R. Litt, Zachary Allen C. Martin, Gonzales Queena L. Leach, Baton Rouge Chimera T. Norman, Baton Rouge LaRon Donte Porter, Plaquemine Sharonne Primus, Pride Steffan W. Rutledge, Zachary Lawrence D. Sanford, Montpelier Leonard D. Tennart, Baton Rouge Tinicia C. Turner, Baton Rouge Trinette L. Wallace, Thibodaux Cory R. Webb, Baton Rouge Latosha L. Winn, Baton Rouge MASTER OF SCIENCE Biology Racquel C. Rolle, Baton Rouge Computer Science Swetha Bodla, Hackensack, N.J. Christopher M. Clayton, Baton Rouge Vamsikrishna Guntupalli, Baton Rouge Sujeet Kulkarni, Hyperabad, AndhraPradesh Kimberlee Antwonette Lyles, Baton Rouge Thesis: Molecular simulation of gK and UL20 protein interactions Thesis Advisor: Ebrahim Khosravi, Ph.D. Hima Bindu Mupalla, Guntur, AndraPradesh

Prajwala Baleedupally Narannagari, Baton Rouge Vishali Paindla, Hyderabad, AndhraPradesh Kilbert D. Spland, Baker Himaja Yenikepati, Baton Rouge Criminal Justice Joy N. Butler, Baton Rouge Tony Chaney, Lancaster, Calif. Ashley N. Gibson, Baton Rouge Christy D. Graves, Baton Rouge Heather D. Gremillion, New Roads Milissia Lyn John-Baptiste, Baton Rouge Thomas R. Morrison, Houma Nakia S. Porter, Baton Rouge Whitney T. Robinson, Baton Rouge Ashley J. Rodney, Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Counseling Kimberly E. Pearce, Baton Rouge Speech-Language Pathology Sadie D. Adams, Mt. Morris, Mich. Thelma T. Holloway, Baton Rouge Brittney M. Moore, Montgomery, Ala. LaToya D. Roberts, Greenwood, Miss. Kimberly Varnado, Denham Springs Urban Forestry Peggy Glynn Coates, Baton Rouge S. P. Davis Jr., Shreveport Ryan C. Nicholson, Baton Rouge Charity M. Schaffer, Greensburg Abdullah Tekin, Baton Rouge Elliott J. Washington, Baton Rouge DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Nursing Sheila Chachere Haynes, Opelousas Dissertation: Societal antecedents as predictors of resilience, Calif.regiving/parenting stress, and coping skills in custodial and non-custodial AfricanAmerican grandmothers Major Professor: Enrica Singleton, Dr. PH Public Policy Jules Amougo, Terrytown Dissertation: In- and out-of-school factors of middle

school students’ performance in East Baton Rouge: implications for education finance reform Major Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D. Emmanuel Okwaraocha, Baton Rouge Dissertation: Anti-bortion movement in post-Roe v. Wade Louisiana: A qualitative study Major Professor: James S. Larson, Ph.D. Clive K. Tsuma, Baton Rouge Science and Mathematics Education Cher Crozart Crockett, Baker Dissertation: The impact of online professional development on the instructional practices of K-12 mathematics teachers Major Professor: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D. Tonya Montgomery Jackson, Zachary Dissertation: The impact of professional learning communities on science teacher self-efficacy Major Professor: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D. Rosie H. McGhee, Baton Rouge Dissertation: Asynchronous interaction, online technologies self-efficacy and self-regulated learning as predictors of academic achievement in an online class Major Professor: Joseph A. Meyinsse, Ph.D. Michael Jerome Self, Baton Rouge Dissertation: Influence of placement on the success of a first time freshmen taking college algebra in a southeastern Louisiana community college Major Professor: Joseph A. Meyinsse, Ph.D. Urban Forestry Nadiriye Cok Haciogullari, Baton Rouge Dissertation: Gas exchange and effects of different mulching types on photosynthesis, transpiration and stomatal conductance Major Professor: Kamran K. Abdollahi, Ph.D. Marlin Rosche Ford, Baton Rouge Dissertation: A comprehensive urban forestry natural resources management plan of a rural-urban fringe ecosystem Major Professor: Zhu H. Ning, Ph.D.

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Where is the leadership? Leadership. It’s a concept that seems to be missing around here at Southern. Where is our leadership going? Last weekend we lost the leadership of Chancellor Lomotey, who decided to resign from his position for whatever reason (but agreed to stay on as chancellor until June 30). This leaves me with the question of who will lead this university through these trying times. Who will step up and take charge of this situation? It seems as though we are wandering in the dark (maybe because of a power outage on campus Monday) without a light. We can’t seem to get things moving in the right direction for some odd reason. Maybe the reason is

something as simple as unity. Maybe if we had a little more unity like the school across town does, we won’t be in such a bad spot. What if (and this might be to far fetched an idea) we put aside these silly little feuds for the greater good, which, (in my opinion) should be the preservation of this university? It’s like we are constantly at odds with someone and most of the times we work in same building. If anything we should be at odds with Gov. Piyush Jindal and his crew — whom seem to have a hit out on our pockets — instead of jumping on one another. Also I would (as well as everyone else, I’m sure) appreciate some clarity on the intentions of some people who

NORMAN J. DOTSON JR. have complained. I mean its one thing to have a grievance, but a totally different thing to not come with a solution. Complaining about a problem without coming up with a solution only makes you part of the problem. Another thing to remember, running to the media only adds on to the already difficult job that we all face. All I’m saying is lets handle this problem in house first before we go “run

and tell that” on this or that person. Just because your angry about something doesn’t mean you have to run your mouth to every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a media badge that will listen to you. That’s tasteless to shoot down your own for a chance in the spotlight. Whoever takes over must be able to handle this type of adversity and call for these people to make solutions instead of adding on more problems. We are in dire need of someone who will lead us into the future, but whoever takes over need our help in doing so and, quite frankly, I don’t believe Lomotey had that support. It was always “well you’re not doing a good enough job in this area” and that was it. No advice on anything, not

a plan, script or Post-It Note in sight. How do you expect anyone to work with everyone jumping down your throat and not even attempting to help or guide them? If we expect our leader to lead, we ourselves need to exemplify the qualities of good leaders. We need to support each other in this time of need and as leaders we need to realize that times are tough around here. We need to put aside our differences (for the time being) to handle the larger issue at hand. Even though we are without a leader now does not mean that we have lost our leadership altogether. Lets get it together and get ready for this upcoming year in order to lead ourselves into a better future.

Remember some things for next year It’s a right of passage for every student that attends Southern and Grambling. It’s the Annual State Farm Bayou Classic! Every year students from both schools and some from surrounding area schools cramp five or more people in one hotel room for two nights in New Orleans to experience this event occurs every year the weekend after Thanksgiving. Nails are done, eyebrows are arched, weave is sewn in, the new Jay’s are bought, fresh fades are donned and security in downtown New Orleans is beefed up – all the works are pulled out for “The Classic.” Here are a few things to

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expect and some things one should know, while experiencing a Bayou Classic in your undergraduate collegiate career. 1. Be prepared to walk. Most hotels are at the end of Canal Street and the Superdome is at the beginning of Poydras Street. It’s a nice little walk to “The Dome” but it’s not worth getting your car out of the valet at your respective hotel only to sit in traffic and to lose your spot in the hotel parking lot, unless you just want to show New Orleans your Barbeque Lay’s Impala. 2. Know your tolerance. It’s no secret that everyone enjoys daiquiris and hand grenades this weekend but you should

40 Questions

1. Did Doug Willliams really dig in his nose on national TV? 2. Did he really eat his boogers? 3. Did he find the pot of gold? 4. Who really thought Southern was going to win the game? 5. Why did Grambling SGRho’s have ‘Precious’ stepping? 6. Did Grambling dancers take off their shift at the strip club for the Battle of the Bands? 7. Did Grambling’s band buy their hats from Party City? 8. No really, did they? Or were those things from Dollar Tree? 9. Did anybody see Nicki Minaj at the Greek show?

BREANNA PAUL be able to know your drinking limit because having your friends carry you back to your hotel room only to have them hold your hair while throwing up in the toilet of the Marriott or Sheraton is not the business. Not only does a drunk ruin other people’s night but it ruins friendships also.

3. Have a friend that’s 21 or older. You don’t want to get punked by the Daiquiri shop owner or New Orleans Police Department and end up in the back of a police car for trying to purchase a daiquiri. 4. Wear shoes you will be able to run in. It never fails…every year there is always a massive stampede of people running in one direction because someone heard a gunshot or a horse got spooked. So make sure you have on shoes you can sprint in. 5. Watch out for the poop! New Orleans is infamous for having lots of horses on Canal Street and Bourbon Street to keep the crowd in order. Horses

10. Who saw our Delta pull a Beyonce? 11. Wow, don’t we have a lot of celebrities? First Lady Gaga then Nicki Minaj, now Beyonce? 12. Who’s next? Wendy Williams? 13. Who gave a Grambling band member a guitar? 14. Was that their band director singing? 15. Why did the Ombsbumpy have his wrists taped? Shouldn’ the be cutting the students’ red tape instead of having his wrists taped? 16. Did Grambling really suck in their opening performance? 17. Did they return the favor in the game? 18. Did Kofi quit because they turned off his insurance? 19. Did he cut off the power Monday because he was mad? 20. Did he quit after enjoying the last travel trip? 21. Did Trivedi go to Bourbon to celebrate? 22. Who stepped in horse crap? 23. Who had to carry their roommate back after too many hand grenades? 24. Who had to be a designated carrier? 25. Who was feeling like ‘The Hangover’ the next morning?

poop…wherever they feel like it. So if you don’t want poop on your Jessica Simpson pumps or your new Jordan’s then watch out for the poop. 6. Always have cash…but not too much! You’ll need to buy $2 cold drinks in the vending machines, daiquiris on Bourbon Street and items from the vendors by the Superdome. 7. Don’t talk to strangers. This weekend is notorious for people being preyed upon because of their naivety. Just try to use the common sense most people were given. I hope that next year, you all will be prepared for the 38th Annual State Farm Bayou Classic.

26. Who was missing a tooth? 27. Did everyone who tried out for Grambling’s cheerleading team make it? 28. Who saw the all-male pyramid? 29. Shouldn’t there be a girl in the midst? 30. Why we don’t have a commencement speaker? 31. Shouldn’t that have been done a long time ago? 32. Will Mystikal come? 33. T.I.? Mike Vick? Chris Brown? Tiger Woods? 34. No really, who’s gonna speak at graduation? 35. Would you go if it’s Gov. Piyush Jindal? 36. Should we call him Bobby? 37. Who picks their own nickname? 38. Did he really know Southern and Grambling existed before Bayou Classic? Did he really want to do that commercial? 39. Are these budget cuts going to fund his book tour? 40. Are they going to sell it at the Southern Bookstore?

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