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Career Fair still strong

BY DARRIUS HARRISON EGO MAGAZINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Career Services has managed to secure 83 companies for Southern’s’ annual Fall Career Fair Wednesday at the F.G. Clark Activity Center, despite the current economic situation of Louisiana, and recent, stateimposed budget cuts.

According to Tamara Montgomery, interim director of Career Services, her department has tried many new approaches of securing the various companies who will be in attendance of the annual event.

“We are in somewhat of a recession,” said Montgomery, “but we are not going to let the economy stop us from doing our job.”

Though bringing in reputable companies is vital for any career fair, Montgomery stressed the importance of making the student body knowledgeable of the career fair and the number of other programs Career Services offers.

“We actually went to the dormitories, registering students at their dorms,” she said. “We have been in the cafeteria eating lunch with the students, passing out fliers; not necessarily talking to them about career day, but talking to them about their career paths, about life and some of the things that make them happy because we want them to be happy.”

Through programs such as “Jaguar Preview,” a freshman forum, and the department of Academic and Student Affairs’ “Living Learning Communities,” Career Services has been able to reach out to the students early on, explaining their departmental role and the various programs in which those students may pursue; including resume building, professional development [coop 201], how to perform in a behavioral based interview See CAREER page 3

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Southern prepares for H1N1 virus

BY CANDACE EDWARDS DIGEST STAFF WRITER

There are several diseases and illnesses that are major concerns amid the college audience. As HIV and other STDs are located at the top of the list, illnesses such as the common cold and stomach viruses are found near the bottom of the ongoing list. Over the past few months, the H1N1 flu outbreak has turned into a serious epidemic that has caught the attention and concern of not only the middle aged and elderly American citizens, but the college students as well.

Shirley Wade, Director/ Nurse Practitioner of the Baranco Student Health Center, says that because of H1N1 flu epidemic, which is also commonly known as “Swine Flu;” everyone who has symptoms of the formal flu are tested with the Rapid Flu Test and are treated as patients with the swine flu.

If the results turn out negative, they are treated as if they have the H1N1 virus. If it is positive, a viral culture is then performed. The specimen is sent away to a local lab for three days until the test results are produced. If the test results come back positive, the patient is treated as if he or she has swine flu.

If a patient is diagnosed with the illness, extreme precautions are taken to ensure that the illness is not bequeathed to anyone else.

The Health Center along with housing are working tediously to keep everything sanitized.

If a residential student is diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, the student is ordered to report back to his or her room for self-isolation for at least 24-48 hours. Majority of the time, students can be released from self-isolation if they did not have a fever or had to take fever-relieving medication such as Tylenol within a 24-hour period. If the student has a roommate, housing tries to find an available room just for the patient to reside in until he or she is released from under the doctor’s care.

Wade is also in the process

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The World Health Organization says healthy people who catch swine flu don’t need antiviral drugs like Tamiflu. In new advice issued to health officials in late August, the U.N. agency said doctors don’t need to give Tamiflu to healthy people who have mild to moderate cases of swine flu. WHO said the drug should definitely be used to treat people in risk groups who get the virus. That includes children less than five years old, pregnant women, people over age 65 and those with other health problems like heart disease, HIV or diabetes. The new advice contradicts government policies such as those in Britain, which has been giving out Tamiflu to all people suspected of having swine flu.

Louisiana health department posts facts on H1N1 Louisiana’s health department is making a available a “fact sheet” for people who want more information on the H1N1 virus, otherwise known as the swine flu.

The document has information on risk groups associated with influenza, as well as details regarding the availability and distribution of vaccines for flu viruses.

It can be found at the Department of Health and Hospitals’ Web site: www.dhh.louisiana.gov.

—By The Associated Press of getting Gatorade care packages for students that have contracted the illness.

“My suggestion to all students that possibly has the virus is that you should go to your residence and stay secluded within your own space. If you are a resident on campus and you live only an hour or two away, go home and let your family take care of you until you are nursed back to good health. It is better to prevent others from catching the virus as passing it on to others.” Wade stated.

“I have had only one case where the test results came back

positive. I cannot officially say that the patient is a H1N1 case because the H1N1 breakage has reached the pandemic stage.

Therefore, we have treated the patient as if he had the virus.

Three days later, I examined the patient again and he was fine.” This happened earlier during the semester.

“We use the Rapid Flu Test in all possible cases as a confirmatory test.” Wade continued. “It’s always good to be safe and not sorry.”

“I think that we (the university) are very fortunate for not having a severe outbreak

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on the campus. We are working hard in keeping everything sanitized and keeping everyone aware of the virus.” said Wade, but other students differ.

Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies majors, Jessica Young (junior) and Kasey Harris (senior) feel that the illness is a threat to the university. They strongly believe if people would keep up their hygiene, sanitize their hands, and sanitize personal belongings the epidemic would See H1N1 page 6

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Campus Briefs TODAY “THE BLUFF” ONLINE RADIO STATION

Would you like to enhance your radio skills either on or behind the scenes?

The Mass Communications Department is providing the opportunity to all students, regardless of major, to apply to work at their online radio station called “The Bluff.”

Some of the positions available include station manager, program director, disc jockey, news reporter and sports reporter.

The Bluff will only be accessible on Southern’s campus.

Students interested in applying should pick up an application in W.W. Stewart Hall, room 135.

For more information about The Bluff, stop by the weekly meetings Thursdays at 3 p.m. in Room 154 Stewart Hall or visit the website at http:// www.subr.edu/thebluff.

INSURANCE LICENSING COURSES

SU’s Division of Continuing Education and College of Business will sponsor insurance licensing courses on the Baton Rouge campus. The courses, which are open to anyone interested in becoming a licensed insurance agent, will include continuing learning classes for those who are already licensed.

Registration is ongoing for the classes. The starting date for the class will be determined at the end of registration. For more

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BLOOD DRIVE

The JNO G. Lewis Jr. Lodge No. 261 will hold a blood drive today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Lakefront Room of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. All donors must provide ID and are reminded to eat a good meal prior to donating.

LACUMBA PLAYERS

The Lacumba Players, SU’s official student drama organization, will meet today at 3:30 p.m. in Room 13 of Frank Hayden Hall (Dramatics and Fine Arts Building). All students are welcome to attend.

For more information, see Dr. Aileen Hendricks, in Room 10 of Hayden Hall or call 225.771.3190.

SEPT. 16 CRESTWORTH MEETING

The Crestworth Learning Academy Inc. Board of Directors has rescheduled its regular meeting from Thursday, Sept. 17 to Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Crestworth Learning Academy Library, located at 10650 Avenue F, Baton Rouge.

SEPT. 21 SPADES TOURNAMENT

The Smith-Brown Memorial Union’s Recreation Area will hold a spades tournament Sept.

23 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Registration is underway until Sept. 21. The registration is for teams

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SEPT. 24 SU PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE MEETING

Southern University’s Presidential Search Committee, charged with conducting a search for the university’s next system president, will hold several open meetings over the next few weeks/months to receive input from the campus communities.

The second meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room, located on the second floor of the J.S. Clark Administration Building on the SUBR campus.

The open forum will allow SUBR, SULC and SUAREC administrators, faculty, staff, students and/ or alumni as well as interested members of the Baton Rouge community an opportunity to voice concerns and/or offer the committee comments, suggestions and recommendations relating to the presidential search.

Speakers will be allowed three to five minutes, with maximum time allocated depending on the number of persons who want to address the body prior to the meeting.

Persons desiring to speak should send an e-mail to henrietta_vessel@sus.edu with “SU Presidential Search Open Forum at SUBR” as the subject line for identification purposes.

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SEPT. 28 HONDA CAMPUS ALL-STAR CHALLENGE

Student applications for the 2009 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge’s campus competition are being accepted now until Monday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m.

The campus tournament will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the SmithBrown Memorial Union.

Participants in the campus competition are eligible to be selected to represent SU in the 2010 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament.

For more information, contact the Honors College at 771.4845 or go to www. hcasc.com.

OCT. 9 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE

The Department of Psychology is sponsoring the 11th Annual Social and Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference Friday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. Students in the departments of criminal justice, economics, history, political science, psychology, rehabilitation and disability studies, sociology social work and speech pathology are encouraged to submit abstracts.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 9. For more information, contact Dr. Reginald Rackley at 225.771.2990 or e-mail cozetrichard@yahoo. com.

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White working to keep promises

BY CANDACE EDWARDS DIGEST STAFF WRITER

When running for elections, politicians find it easy to make big promises to the public and then not fulfill them once they are elected. But that isn’t the case when it comes to Stanley White Jr., Southern University’s Student Government Association President.

White says that it is not only his duty as a top official, but also as a student at the university, to try to work as hard as possible to bring back the prized name that Southern once carried.

“It is time that we unite and stick together as a student body.” White told a group of student journalists during an interview last week.

He also said that everyone keeps complaining about all types of things, but few do anything about it.

‘I can’t do everything by myself,” he admitted.

White said the issue of communication between the students and members of the faculty is weak. He also stated how the students are not being informed on issues at the university.

“Personally, I feel that

Southern is not putting the student body first.”

“I want to do anything and everything I can to make South-ern a better school. I am tired of people bad-mouthing Southern, as what happens here also hap-pens at other universities,” White said.

“I always hear people talking negatively about the school, seniors are telling freshmen not to come here and leave while they can, but they are not realizing that we are part of the reason why the school carries such a bad name.”

“This is my home and I am going to always have pride for my home school.’ White continued. ‘You are not going to hear me talk about how I keep my house dirty, so why should PHOTO BY WIL NORWOOD/DIGEST I talk about the bad stuff about Southern students attend last weekend’s game against Central State wearing shirts protesting the new student seating arrangements. Students are no longer seated in Section Nine of A.W. Mumford’s West my school?’

‘We, as a university, have Side. The student section now begins in Section 10. to talk about the good things and fight for them. That’s how things get done and more people have to wait this long to receive was cancelled due to the stormy not to receive your refund check in a timely manner. refund checks after school has weather. enroll into the university.”

“I don’t think that the Many students are suffering to Keeping one of his promises, been in session for nearly a students are afraid to open their a certain extent; I know I am.

White along with other month.” He said.

Feeling that change would mouths, they just don’t know These checks are what many members of the SGA visited the financial aid office recently come if the student body would what to do.” He also stated that students rely on throughout to inquire on why the students come together as one and some type of change will come the entire semester.”

“If we all work together, had not received their refund fight for their money, the SGA if the students continue to things would be much easier.” coordinated a protest for the “light the flame of the torch.” checks.

“I know it is a hurting feeling White concluded.

“It makes no sense that we students. However, the protest

CAREER from page 1 and jobs4jags, a university job outreach program.

“Career day is not just for one day,” explained Montgomery, “Career services is a on-going effort, a yearly program where we try to provide all of these services to our students and let them know the importance of dressing for success and how you conduct yourself in an interview; we want to provide all of these services all the time, not just for career day.”

Duane Driggs, sophomore electrical engineering major from Trinidad and Tobago, said “It shows appreciation for Southern and also gives me encouragement to stay in school,” when speaking of the career fair.

After career day, the department plans to “…be out in the campus community in forming the students that it is not over.” “That was just one day,” said Montgomery. “Come

by our office, the doors are always open, we want to help those who want to be helped.”

“The responsibility of this entire office is to make sure the students are prepared and I try to be a great leader and lead by example to ensure we meet the needs of our students,” said Montgomery, “Because we want to help our students and we believe in our students.

Freshman volunteer and mechanical engineering major from New Orleans, Eric Bentley said, “Everyone should be prepared.” “There is no excuse for not being prepared, they [Career Services] help you with everything you need, all you have to do is ask.”

For more information on Career Services and the programs they offer, contact the office at 771.2200. In order to pre-register for the upcoming career fair, visit Jobs4Jags at www.subr.edu/careerservices.

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Jags run roughshod over CSU SU rumbles for 349 rushing yards in 68-0 mauling of Marauders by morrIS DIllarD DIGEST SPORTS WRITER

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Southern running back Brian Threat crashes through two central State defenders at the goal line before scoring during last weekend’s 68-0 rout of the Marauders. Threat led all rushers with 122 yards and two scores on 17 carries. Threat and the jaguars host Tennessee State Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

Bryant Lee threw two touchdown passes and Brian Threat ran for a career-high 122 yards as Southern pounded Central State 68-0 Saturday in the Jagaurs’ home opener at a rain-soaked A.W. Mumford Stadium.

The Jaguars, who stumbled against Louisiana-Lafayette during Labor Day weekend, looked better against Central State Saturday night. Bryant Lee was 14-of-24 for 167 yards in nearly one half of action as the Jaguars (1-1) racked up 307 yards of total yards and led 28-0 at halftime.

CSU (0-3), which went scoreless in its first two games, had no answer for SU’s defensive front. The Jaguars held the Marauders without a first down the entire first half. Defensively, SU came away with five sacks, and forced turnovers while slamming quarterbacks to the turf and stuffing running lanes.

“We had turnovers, and any

time your defense can pin them down, that’s good, and I think that’s what our defense did,” said head coach Pete Richardson.

The Jaguars defense held CSU to 44 yards of total offense and forced six turnovers the entire game. “We came up with some turnovers, and that’s the thing we’re stressing. I thought they did a great job with that.”

Offensively, SU had a tough time getting things going but began to find rhythm on their third possession when converted tight end Warren Matthews caught his first touchdown pass of the season.

Senior running back Brian Threat led the Jags in rushing with 122 yards and two touchdowns. True freshman Brandon Rice was second on the team with 80 yards on 12 carries.

Lee finished with 220 yards and two scores on 16-of-26 passing while rushing for 37 yards and two more touchdowns.

SU ran the ball effectively with 61 rushing attempts for 349 yards, averaging 5.7 yards per

rush.

SU’s backup players saw a lot of playing time, credited to Coach Richardson, and impressed the rest of the coaching staff.

“Once they understand the scheme, they’ll be much better players,” said Richardson.

The 68 points SU posted matched the most points ever scored in the Pete Richardson era, dating back to the Jags’ 68-6 win over Prairie View in 1995. It was also the most points scored in one game by SU since the Jaguars’ 65-0 win over Allen in November 2003. SU’s defense pitched its first shutout of the season, with its last shutout coming in last season’s 15-0 win over Alabama State.

SU plays host to Tennessee State at 6 p.m. Saturday at Mumford. The Tigers (1-1) defeated Jackson State 14-7 in the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis, Tenn. last weekend.

TSU defeated the Jaguars last season in a 34-32 come-frombehind victory in Nashville.

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“The student body needs to become conscious to the fact that this is serious issue,” said Billy Washington, a senior education major. “Students, commuter and resident, need to stop being so trifling and unsanitary. We need to clean up behind ourselves before others become diagnosed with the swine flu. If people would keep themselves and their surroundings clean, the epidemic would not be such a threat.”

Kimberly Fleming, also a senior education major says, “I am concerned about the swine flu as it as a threat and this is not being taken seriously by many.”

“We, the students, aren’t being notified if there are any cases on campus and nothing is being done to prevent future cases.”

On the other hand, Wade acknowledged that, posters are being created and will be posted around campus to inform students about the symptoms of

the H1N1 virus.

If you feel or sense that you have the flu, you must see a doctor immediately so you can be treated.

To prevent the swine flu, there are a few precautions that must be observed. They are as follows: •Clean your hands: Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

•Cover your mouth and nose: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. This will prevent those around you from getting sick.

•Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth: Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

•Avoid close contact: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

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•Stay home when you are sick: If possible, stay home from work, school and avoid running errands when you are sick. This will help prevent others from catching your illness.

•Practice other good health habits: get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, symptoms of the H1N1 virus include fevers or chills, coughs or sore throats, runny noses, body aches, headaches, fatigue, diarrhea and/ or vomiting.

CDC also acknowledges that visits to doctors for influenzalike illness were highest in February during the 2008-09 flu seasons, but proliferated again in April 2009 after the new 2009 H1N1 virus emerged.

Routine visits to doctors for influenza-like illnesses are down from April, but are higher

than what was expected in the summer and have also increased over the last three weeks. Total influenza hospitalization rates for adults and children are similar to or lower than seasonal influenza hospitalization rates.

Children are similar to or lower than seasonal influenza hospitalization rates depending on age group, but are higher than expected during this time of the year. Almost all of the influenza viruses identified were the new 2009 H1N1 influenza A viruses.

These 2009 H1N1 viruses remain similar to the viruses chosen for the 2009 H1N1 vaccine and remain susceptible to antiviral drugs with rare exception.

Vaccinations for the H1V1 virus are scheduled to be distributed near mid-October.

The vaccination, which is a total of two injections, will be given at the Baranco Health Center.

The state will provide the vaccinations. Target groups that are recommended to receive

the H1N1 vaccination include pregnant women, individuals that live or care for children younger than the age of 6 months, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, and individuals between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old.

Those ages 25-64 are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems.

The vaccination for influenza will also be available at the Student Health Center on a first come, first serve bases. The shots will be $25 a piece and will consist on one injection. Those recommended by the CDC to receive the vaccination include children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday, pregnant women, individuals 50 years old or older, anyone with certain chronic medical conditions, those who live in nursing homes, and individuals who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from the flu.

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don’t be afraid to speak your mind “WHO HAS THE ANSWER? I have questioned the financial aid office and the cashiers office, but guess what? Depending to whom you speak with at SU, you get a different answer.

HELP! I have qualified for, and even been told that I will receive the loans to which I have applied.

But guess what? Still nothing. School has been open for almost one month and I’m failing ALL my classes and why? Because I can’t afford to purchase those expensive books I need to study.

SO WHAT NOW? I know other students at other local schools whom began after we did and they have received their financial aid.

AND some ask why involve the media?

Well for people like me, who seem to be falling farther and farther behind in their studies because they depend on that financial aid to make the necessary purchases. Believe me the professors don’t agree with calling the media but SOME are quick to say that its not their fault or responsibility that you don’t have what you need to do their class work and I do agree. It just seems that when you want to discuss financial aid at SU it falls on deaf ears and sometimes you have to take it to the next level to get results.

I heard the media was called about it but I didn’t see them nor was I involved but I would have been proud to be apart of it because at this point I feel I’m wasting my money and my time even going to class.

WHAT’S NEXT?”

From the SGA President’s desk SPEAK OUT What do you think about Kanye West’s actions at the VMAs?

“We want our seats our seats, our S-E-A-T’s! Section Nine is mine so give it to me!”

This was the chant that swelled A. W. Mumford Stadium this weekend for the first home game. As the administration and others sat in the stadium press box with no lack of luxury even with budget cuts, our dedicated students stood unmoved by the elements. The rain didn’t stop our progress to protest and this is a true testimony to what it means to act on one accord.

Again, I challenge each of you, the students, to maintain this same spirit because this spirit is what will give us results. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate the football team on an overwhelming victory against Central State University.

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“Why worry about Kanye when people are calling Obama a liar at his conferences?”

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D.J. are parents getting too tech savvy?

“I definitely agree with this! My mom texted me this morning and was angry. I responded because I “should have been paying attention to my professor.”

“I feel it was disrespectful for him to disturb Taylor’s moment.”

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“Simply put, Kanye embarrassed himself in front of a generation who respected him.”

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