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Guidry speaks to Class of 2015 see News, Page 3

Who are these ‘Joe Nobodys?’

Jaguars see some positives

see Commentary, Page 7

see Sports, Page 6

Career Week under way

Blair urges State Dept. service

Charles Hawkins II

back is important but, I have also heard that we need a new Southern. What has been my motivation is to bring the old

Faculty and Students received important information Monday morning on possible opportunities traveling abroad with the Official U.S. Department of State.

The U.S. Department of State offers jobs and internships that allow students to travel across the world while gaining internship experience.

Minister Counselor of the U. S. Department of the State Diplomat in Residence Donna Blair, spoke to students Monday morning about these great opportunities.

“Globally great experience for students who are culturally and intellectually curious,” said Blair. Blair then revealed the many opportunities that are within the career services of the state department.

“There are 5 career services offered within the department: foreign service, management offices, economic office, political office, and public diplomacy,” said Blair.

Although the career services of the U.S. department of state offers, many opportunities, Blair also spoke on the internship program they offer.

“Application period for the internship program is October 1st through November 1st,” Blair said. Blair then mentioned that Southern University had two students in the internship program last year and how one was in Changzhou, China while the other was in Naples, Italy.

Port Allen 2nd year Social Science Graduate student Willie Williams discussed his actual experience with the internship. “ As an American diplomat helping U.S. citizens abroad is the purpose of the state department,” Williams said. He then told of his experience in Naples, Italy, which provided him with a new passion for global politics.

Williams explained his daily experience as an intern overseas during the seminar.

“I had 40 hour weeks, and after work I usually walked next to the Mediterranean sea as well as got some pizza,” said Williams.

Williams looked to travel on the weekends by riding on trains

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Students and Career Service officials prepare for opportunity at the upcoming career fair September 12. The companies that will be present Wednesday will have a large amount of opportunities to offer students.

Director of Career Services Tamara Montgomery, told of the many companies planning on being in attendance.

“We have about 60, and that’s about what we typically have,” said Montgomery.

Montgomery revealed how that is the usual number of companies from many different fields who usually are in attendance.

Montgomery spoke on the Welcome Reception for employers in which students are also invited to Tuesday evening.

“The welcome reception will give students a chance to meet with employers before the career fair,” said Montgomery.

Montgomery believes students meeting with employers before the career fair in a social setting will assist in talks at career fair.

Montgomery suggests students display best personal qualities to the employers.

“Companies want to make sure students are team players and self-starters,” Montgomery said. Montgomery also told of other important qualities companies look for are honesty, integrity, reliability, dedication, work ethic, friendliness,

photo by Arielle burks/digest

Latasha Gray assists Douglas Landry in in the New Career Services office located in T.H. Harris Hall. Students can look forward to the 2012 Career Fair on September 12 in F.G. Clark Activity Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

likability as well as having multiple skills.

Montgomery then denounced a rumor that certain majors are the only companies usually look for. “ A lot of companies are looking for all majors,” said Montgomery. She discussed also that encouraging all students to attend career fair is a major part of a message by the career services office.

Another rumor denounced by Montgomery is that not many students gain jobs or internships from career fair. “ The student ambassadors of the career services department all received internships in the past,” said Montgomery.

Montgomery then told of how they will train other students to gain internships as well as jobs.

One of those student ambassadors is North Carolina senior business

management major, Aaron Miller told of his experiences of the career fair.

“Through the career fair I have been able to receive four internships,” said Miller. Miller then mentioned how these experiences have helped prepare to talk to executives of major companies.

Miller also spoke on how Southern University prepared him properly for these internships.

“Southern University has prepared me by teaching me to have drive and create a vision,” said Miller.

Students who do not feel as comfortable about coming to the career fair Miller thinks they should not be.

“I would say come, and be open minded See Skills at Fair page 3

SU Hall of Fame inducts 2012 class Evan Taylor

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The Southern University Hall of Fame welcomed the Class of 2012, including Bobby Phills and John Ned posthumously, Saturday for athletic excellence in their respective sports.

This year’s class joins the ranks of Melvin Blount, Robert Love, Willie Davenport, Arnett W. “Ace” Mumford, Avery Johnson and former athletic director Marino Casem.

Bobby Phills was inducted into hall of fame posthumously for basketball, Mary Phills his mother accepted the honor on his behalf and his wife Kendall Phills made remarks.

“I know if Bobby was here he would be humble, because this is where our humble beginnings began. Thank you

and God bless,” Phills said.

John Ned inducted into hall of fame posthumously, for athletic training service, his mother accepted the award.

Ned’s sister, Judith Tessia Ned said, “John loved this university, he bled blue and gold. I am grateful and my family is grateful.”

SU athletic director William Broussard served as the keynote speaker and was honored at the end of the ceremony for his participation.

Broussard spoke about current experiences and the preparations for the home opener against MVSU on Thursday.

“I am thrilled to be athletic director. I want to build the electricity on the field and courts that I remember whenever I came to the SUBR campus

photo courtesy of john oubre/su media relations

2012 Southern University Hall of Fame induction Ceremony held at the University’s Student Union. Inductees pictured are: Seated, from left, Edward Jordan, Herman Weston, Edgar Fullwood, and Woodrow Thompson. Standing, from left, Aeneas Williams, Maurice Hurst, Roderick Hill, Michael Washington, and Raymond Lockett. Posthumous inductees were Bobby Phills and John Ned.

playing for the opposition,” Broussard said.

Broussard anticipates the plans for the new facility for baseball and the projects currently underway in athletics.

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Play auditions

Department of speech and theatre will hold auditions for a doll’s house sept. 12 and 13 from 2-pm-4pm in hayden hall. Contact at lacumbaplayers@gmail.com and dr. Hendricks for more info.

Pool tournament

Smith-brown memorial union tournament september 12, 2012. 6:00pm-9:00pm with awards and prizes for first, second & third.

Cob scholarship

Students- attached is the application for the fall 2012--- gala on the bluff scholarship! the contest opens: september 1, 2012 the submission deadline is: september 17, 2012 please read the entire packet for full details! failure to adhere to the rules and guidelines will result in immediate d i s q u a l i f i c a t i o n ! g o o d luck cob scholarship committee course link / scholarship apps/college of business/gotb scholarship/fall 2012 gala scholarship

Walgreens internship

Students-- the walgreens internship informational and interview sessions will take place during career week- sept 10-14, 2012. They are looking to interview candidates for the retail position listed below. More information will be sent via your subr email account and social media networks, meanwhile--do your homework now and be prepared! alsoplease feel free to contact your department chair for additional information.

Internship opportunity

Community management internship why not join a company where your interests can drive our innovation? growth.

Performance.

Success.

Fulfilled there’s a way. As america’s most convenient provider of consumer goods and services, and pharmacy, health and wellness services, walgreens has something for everyone who wants to build a successful career. With over 7,500 locations in all 50 states and puerto rico, we’re much more than your neighborhood drug store. We’re a company of e-commerce professionals, analysts, nurses, pharmacists, retail store staff and more who are focused on serving our customers as much as finding better ways to run our business. Here, you’ll find supportive co-workers, an innovative environment and the tools you need to grow your skills, help build healthy communities and advance your career. as the nation’s leading pharmacy, we seek professional individuals to fill key positions at walgreens, ensuring our leadership and taking us to even higher levels of growth, profitability, innovation and customer service. Lead, engage, advance, perform (leap) is a comprehensive management development program including workshops,

Campus parking

A t t e n t i o n : e f f e c t i v e monday, september 10, 2012 all student vehicles operated on the southern university campus must be registered and parked in their designated areas as follows: commuter students: east and west side of mumford football stadium (excluding the field house). ballentine rv lot, rows 2, 3 and 4 (between school of nursing and laboratory school). zone 110, northeast corner of b.a. little and jesse n.

Stone avenue. north campus residential area (beyond north checkpoint). This is temporary parking only, until the activity center parking lot opens. law school students: must park in lot next to the su museum and rotc. residential students: must park in the area of their residence hall. thank you, su police effective immediately.

Student union activities

Smith-brown memorial union. We are open on fridays in the game room with bowling alley & burger king. Note: half price game room and bowling alley(fridays) T-shirt contest

Junior class t-shirt contest— winner gets their design on the class shirts and a $50 gift card. Contest ends september 12, 2012. Turn in creations

online learning and on the job coaching/mentoring preparing assist store manager trainees for a store management career path. get paid to learn! . Minimum gpa: 2.75 .

The internship is conducted between the months of may through august. . Interns are paid hourly . $14.00 per hour . Interns are scheduled for 40-hour work week a career at walgreens offers you the potential for growth and a clear path to advancement. Our innovative spirit means every day is different opportunity to excel in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Take your first step towards a fulfilling career. movie screening The movie screening of “pitch perfect”, which was filmed on the subr campus last fall, will be shown in advance to the subr community on thursday, september 20th at 8pm at the rave motion pictures theater located by the mall of louisiana. tickets for the screening will be available next week, however, this event is free & open to the public. if you have any questions, you can contact dontrail dobison at 318.717.0761.

Paper review service

The Center for Student success is excited to announce our paper review service! free service 24 hour turn-around period feedback provided we check: sentence structure, clarity, thesis statements, spelling, etc. call or stop by the center for student success for more info. Stewart hall Rm 107 Call for more info (225)771-4312

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Who’s Speaking Out? What are you looking to do for a career and why?

Marion Horace

DeLane Ross

Houston Junior Education

Woodville, MS Senior Animal Science

“I want to be a middle school teacher because Horace this generation really needs someone who not only care about their education, but their entire future as well.”

“I want to go into poultry & navy beans production Ross in Mississippi.

Farming is an essential element for life itsself.

Learning to farm is learning to live.”

Brandon Jay

Charnique Morris

Dallas Junior Marketing

Berwick, LA Junior Mass Communication

“To own and operate my production Jay company, “B N.I.C.E. Productionz”, and build my brand to rival Dr. Dre’s”

“Post-graduation, plan to become a tv anchor in he Morris entertainment field. I would love to work for E! News or MTV. Eventually, I want to work my way into acting..”

Junior survey

Tired of being left out..

Want your opinion heard… want your junior year to be the best….. Go to http:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/ x9mlwyh and fill out a quick 5 min survey. !!Juniors only please!!

Louis Farrakhan Live

Come hear the Honorable Louis Farrakhan speak live on October 3 at 7 p.m. at F. G. Clark Activity Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Nation of Islam Student Association Southern Chapter. For more info call 225.357.3079.

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Guidry speaks to Class of 2015 Lauren Johnson

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Judge John Michael Guidry offered words of encouragement and urged freshmen to lend a hand in the path of their history at Freshman convocation Thursday in Seymour Gym. Guidry encouraged students to be their best as they navigate the new world of Southern University.

Every student engaged in the a pledge for success including studying, taking pride in the university and themselves and taking care of responsibilities.

“I want to students to know that they are blessed to be heirs to a such a rich legacy and they should take advantage of this opportunity to learn and develop during this precious PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN OUBRE/SU MEDIA RELATIONS time,” Guidry said.

Guidry said that students Judge Michael Guidry speaks to the 2012 freshman Class during Freshman convocation in Seymour Chancellor James Llorens and SGA President Willie McCorkle, seated on stage, also said main priorities should include gymnasium. a few words of encouragement. preparing and attending class and ensuring they complete should be priorities,” Guidry come before the courts in a forward to the graduation of their degree program on time. proper manner and that one class of 2015 and was happy to “Preparing and actually said.

Judge Guidry is currently treats the court with dignity speak at convocation. attending class, ensuring “I was very impressed with completion in the appropriate campaigning for a seat on the and be concerned because number of years, and of course Louisiana Supreme Court he it is necessary to have a free the attentiveness and caliber to enjoy social events but, not briefly discussed his goals for and impartial judiciary in a of the freshman class and I feel democratic society,” Guidry they will do what it is necessary get caught up in them or let the seat. to walk across the stage in “As a judge it is my priority said. them become more important Guidry shared he looks 2015,” Guidry said. than your actual grades or GPA to ensure that everyone

SU Hall of Fame from page 1 Southern back and marry it to the new Southern,” Broussard said.

Broussard affirmed that supporters’ presence at the ceremony was a sign of loyalty.

“The fact that you are here tonight is proof of your loyalty to Southern. Thank you for all of your support so far, Go Jaguars,” Broussard said.

Charlie Granger, Southern University sports hall of fame commission chairman began the ceremony honoring Edgar Fullwood for football 19701973 followed by Roderick Hill inducted for football for 19921995.

“I am humble to join a league and fraternity of great players who have truly defined the game and I congratulate my fellow inductees,” Hill said.

Hill cited his thankfulness for the sacrifices of those before him, acknowledging himself as only part of the honor in a greater purpose.

“It’s about all the people who have sacrificed. I am humbled and honored but recognize it’s not about me. I praise the lord tonight for being the love of my life. That is who this is all about,” Hill said.

Granger described Maurice Hurst the next inductee for track, baseball and football, Maurice “Sweetness” Hurst,

“He was so fast, Maurice is a good example of a true student athlete.”

Hurst talked about when he first came to campus, and how he didn’t want to stay after being exposed to Grandison Hall.

“When I was introduced to Grandison Hall, I was saying I didn’t want to stay here. I know I would not get this without the coaches sacrifices and even the players I played with made sacrifices. Moral support, my family, without them this wouldn’t have been possible. I am grateful and I thank you,” Hurst said.

Edward Jordan was inducted for football 1971-1974 and shared a call to action for everyone to put their little into the hands of God to multiply.

“I want to call you to action, this school needs us. That little placed in the hands of God can be a lot. Great things started right here in Baton Rouge,” Jordan said.

Raymond Lockett and Woodrow Thompson were inducted for services rendered from 1975-2010, both thankful for different reasons.

“I must thank my family who put up with me, I would thank my wife & all of my friends who came to support me,” Lockett said.

Thompson reflected on his

past and was thankful to God for his success and honor.

“I am the legend, those who participated against me they don’t call me by my name they called me champ or legend.

Without God it would not have been possible, he’s able but we have to keep the faith, he’s able. To God I give the glory I will always be a Southernite,” Thompson said.

Michael Washington was inducted to hall of fame for football, track and swimming.

“The true glory and honor on the field or off the field that honor and glory belongs to God,” Washington said.

Herman Weston was inducted for basketball, garnering a scholarship and letters for years at Southern until 1965.

Bobby Phills was inducted into hall of fame posthumously for basketball, Mary Phills his mother accepted the honor on his behalf and his wife Kendall Phills made remarks.

“I know if Bobby was here he would be humble, because this is where our humble beginnings began. Thank you and God bless,” Phills said.

John Ned was inducted into hall of fame posthumously, for athletic training service, his mother accepted the award.

Ned’s sister, Judith Tessia

Ned said, “John loved this university, he bled blue and gold. I am grateful and my family is grateful.”

Aeneas Williams was inducted to the hall of fame for football and track from 1988-199, he urged the crowd of supporters to utilize their potential and recognized those who helped him do so.

“A lot of people go to their grave not fulfilling their potential. Maurice Hurst allowed me to go on and realize my potential. I want to thank everyone, thank you, thank you, if you are still breathing there is still potential in you,” Williams said.

Williams echoed the gratitude to be honored by the selection committee.

“I want to thank the committee and I like being among this distinguished group,” Williams said.

In closing, Chancellor James Llorens echoed Jordan’s call to action and reflected on the night’s honors.

“The thing that will turn this university around is going to be support. This is one of those things that high lights what Southern University has to offer. We know that what we do is important. Thank you on behalf of Southern University,” Llorens said.

U.S. State Dept. from page 1 to Rome, Vatican City, Florence, and Venice.

Williams told of many opportunities Blair warned of the competiveness of the field.

“Out of 13,000 applicants only 2,000 are chosen,” said Blair. She then revealed that many of the internship positions are unpaid.

After the Seminar, Dean of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs William Arp III spoke on the success of the seminar. “ Definitely a success, students participated from all areas of University,” Arp said. Arp then spoke on the whole idea of the session was to inform students of the opportunity for career advancement.

Third-year Houston law school student Erin Campbell told of her reason for attending the event. “ I’m interested in working for the federal agency,” said Campbell.

Baton Rouge Public Administration graduate student Cameryn Blackmore discussed what she learned at the seminar.

“It’s hard work trying to get into the federal government, but it’s worth it when you get on,” said Blackmore.

Arp III told of this event being part of Nelson Mandela ‘s school to alleviate opportunities for student to achieve. “ We Plan to have a series of speakers during this academic year,” said Arp.

Skills at Fair from page 1 because you never know what may happen,” Miller said.

Although some students are not planning on attending, Matthew Robins a junior education from Baton Rouge said he will be present.

“I will attend because basically I expect to see new corporations, and get internship opportunities.

Bunny Brezy a junior Mass communication from Baton Rouge also has high expectations for the career fair.

“I expect to get an internship,” said Brezy. She revealed that she is very optimistic about the career fair.

Students who plan to remain optimistic about their planned attendance, however Montgomery believes all students should attend.

“Students should come and take advantage because these companies are taking their time to visit Southern University,” Montgomery said.

Students are advised to preregister for the career fair in the office of career services as well as bring twenty copies of their resume. Student not in professional attire will be turned away.

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Lawsuits challenge shielding of La. records Melinda Deslatte The Associated Press

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration is facing court challenges over attempts to keep records from the public.

At issue is the use of a public records exemption successfully pushed by Jindal and added to state law during his first term.

One lawsuit appears to be headed for resolution, but another is still pending over the “deliberative process” exemption cited by administration officials in refusing to release a variety of documents.

Shreveport-based WillisKnighton Health System sued the Department of Transportation

and Development over its refusal to provide information about a highway extension project. The department claimed an exemption tied to the “deliberative process.”

That lawsuit may be near settlement; a Tuesday hearing was postponed after officials said they would release the documents.

“All the information requested will be provided. No legal proceedings are anticipated,” Jodi Conachen, a transportation department spokeswoman, said in an email.

However, a separate lawsuit has not yet been resolved.

In August, the News-Star newspaper in Monroe sued the Education Department for

denying information about the state’s new voucher program for public schools. The Jindal-backed program uses tax dollars to send students to private schools. The department argued that emails requested by the newspaper could be kept hidden under the governor’s deliberative process exemption.

Governors before Jindal had broad exemptions from Louisiana’s public records law that shielded most documents in the governor’s office from scrutiny. In 2009, Jindal backed legislation to shield anything considered part of his “deliberative process.”

The administration has used the exemption to keep documents from public view that previously

had been available to the public.

The language has been broadly interpreted by the administration, and records in departments outside the governor’s office have been withheld.

In the lawsuit against the transportation department, Willis-Knighton Chief Financial Officer Robert Huie said he filed a June 28 public records request to department Secretary Sherri LeBas seeking all communications between the agency and 11 people or organizations, including the governor and former Jindal chief of staff Timmy Teepell, about plans to extend Louisiana Highway 3132.

The July 20 response from transportation officials

provided some records but also “heavily redacted and materially altered many of the email communications,” saying they could be kept confidential because of the deliberative process exemption, according to the lawsuit.

The lawsuit argues the exemption should apply only to the governor, his staff and records used in the governor’s office — not to agencies outside the governor’s office.

In July, the Division of Administration refused to release to The Associated Press most records involving the state’s alternative fuel vehicle tax credit, claiming the deliberative process exemption.

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Jaguars see some positives

SU preps for Thursday ESPNU game

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Although the Jaguar football team suffered a 66-21 loss to the University of New Mexico in their season opener, Jaguar fans should not be too discouraged because there were some positives to take away from the loss.

Southern finished last season seventh in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in third down conversions only 31.8 percent of the time, but against the Lobos, a Football Bowl Subdivision team, the Jaguars were able to convert 53.8 percent of the time, and as of right now that is among the top in the SWAC. The Jaguars’ third down efficiency could have been close to 70 percent if it weren’t for two passes that fell into the hands of SU receivers.

Southern, successfully scored 3 of 4 attempts inside the red zone against the Lobos and could perfected their scoring drives, if they chose the field goal instead of the touchdown on fourth down.

“I think we had a lot of positive things that we have been working on during the process of the offseason ever since our last game against Grambling,”

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New Mexico’s Ugo Uzodinma chases after Southern quarterback Dray Joseph during the Jagaurs’ season opener against the Lobos.

said head coach Stump Mitchell.

Southern quarterback Dray Joseph comes home with a higher completion rate of 63.2 percent over last season’s overall of 53.3 percent, despite throwing two interceptions and a fumble.

“Dray understands that he has to protect the football he made one critical error on that interception, it wasn’t intentional but he should have worked in the opposite direction in which he worked,” Mitchell said about one of Joseph’s two interceptions against UNM. With both first and second string running backs out with injuries, redshirt junior Darrius Coleman started and took advantage of the reps rushing for 66 yards averaging close to

four yards a carry.

While redshirt sophomore Terence Clayton Jr. saw the field briefly averaging 6.5 yards a carry.

Assistant head coach and running backs coach Elvis Joseph commended the effort of Coleman and Clayton saying that they both went out and showed up.

“The good thing about it is that we got to put it on film we got to correct the mistakes and we feel real good about the team we have,” said Joseph.

Jerry Joseph and Sylvester Nzekwe are anticipated to be back in action, against Mississippi Valley State, but the coaching staff will decide who will get to start.

“We haven’t made a decision

on who will start Sunday but they all will play, it’s a good problem to have, Joseph said. “It’s a good thing getting Sylvester and Jerry back because you know what they can do, and I’m very excited about the running back play from these guys coming back healthy.”

Defensively the Jaguars had some players play the field for the first time and that experience can prove beneficial later during the season.

Freshmen like defensive tackle Justin Woods, defensive back Jamaal Martin and defensive back Marquon Webster saw playing time against the Lobos.

“I think we will be a much better team Thursday night then we were against the Lobos,” Mitchell said.

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Kaderius Lacey ran for 124 yards and two touchdowns as Alabama A&M defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 14-10 Sarurday.

Meanwhile, Alabama State defeated Mississippi Valley 29-7, North Texas downed Texas Southern 34-7, FCS No. 4-ranked James Madison knocked off Alcorn State 423, FBS No. 15 TCU blanked Grambling State 56-0, Tennessee State topped Jackson State 38-12 and Lamar shut out Prairie View 31-0.

Alabama A&M 14, Ark.-PB 10 PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Lacey had scoring runs of 9 and 43 yards, and the Bulldogs (2-0, 1-0 SWAC) denied two Arkansas-Pine Bluff scoring threats in the fourth quarter.

Benjamin Anderson was 14 of 23 passing for 189 yards for the Golden Lions (1-1, 0-1 SWAC), but his last pass was picked off

by Julius Williams at the Alabama A&M 10-yard line. On the subsequent drive, an ArkansasPine Bluff offsides penalty on third and 4 resulted in a first down, and quarterback Deaunte

Mason had three rushes that moved the chains as the Bulldogs ran out the remaining time.

Alabama St. 29, Miss. Valley 7 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Led by two rushing touchdowns from quarterback Greg Jenkins, Alabama State beat Mississippi Valley State.

Hornets quarterback Greg Jenkins ran for touchdowns of 14 and 9 yards in the first quarter.

Those scores, paired with a 15yard touchdown run by Isaiah Crowell, helped the Hornets (1-1, 1-0 SWAC) jump to a 20-0 lead before the end of the quarter.

N. Texas 34, Tex. Southern 7 DENTON, Texas — Brandin Byrd ran 24 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns to help North Texas defeat visiting instate rival Texas Southern.

Byrd scored with 11:15 to go in the first quarter and added his second touchdown of the night before halftime to lead the Mean Green (1-1) to victory.

James Madison 42, Alcorn St. 3 HARRISONBURG, Va. — The James Madison (2-0) rushing

PHOTO By L.M. Otero/ap photo

TCU wide receiver Brandon Carter (3) pulls in a touchdown pass against Grambling State linebacker Jacarde Carter (54) and defensive back Naquan Smith (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday. (AP Photo/LM Otero) attack made it an occasion to forget for the Braves (1-1), as Dae’Quan Scott led the Dukes with 107 yards rushing and two TDs on eight carries. Justin Thorpe tallied 101 yards on the ground with nine carries, and also passed for 140 yards with an interception.

TCU 56, Grambling State 0 FORT WORTH, Texas —TCU got on the board first as Deante’ Gray returned a Fabian Carter punt 70 yards for a touchdown with 13:01

remaining in the first quarter.

The TCU defense also scored later in the quarter as Elisha Olabode intercepted a D.J. Williams pass and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown giving TCU a 14-0 lead.

Tennessee St. 38, Jackson St. 12 MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Trabis Ward ran roughshod over Jackson State, scoring three touchdowns in the second quarter to propel Tennessee State to a nonconference victory.

The Southern football team look to Thursday’s home opener against Mississippi Valley State will result in a Jaguar victory.

Athletic director William Broussard and others, hope the football team’s Southwestern Athletic Conference opener goes off with as few hitches as possible.

The Jaguars (0-1, 0-0) play host to the Delta Devils (0-2, 0-0) in a 6:30 p.m. tilt at A.W. Mumford Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU (Cox Cable Channel 243/1243 HD, AT&T U-Verse Channel 605/1605 HD).

The university is considering ending classes at noon Thursday, including night classes, to help aid attendance. However, attempts to reach Media Relations for confirmation were unsuccessful.

“The parking lots are not going to be ready by Thursdays game. We’re not going to have to make some accommodations for the RVers who are coming in on Thursday,” Broussard said.

The repaving of the F.G. Clark Activity Center parking lot started in early July and has been delayed because of Hurricane Isaac.

“Thursday night games at any other institution in the state are usually the highest attended games, here they tend to be the lowest attended,” Broussard said.

Athletics hopes to remedy this with the ‘Jaguar Jamboree’, where fans will see the freshman class leading the football team onto the field.

Any East Baton Rouge high school student with a valid I.D. will be admitted to the game free with a wristband.

“It’s the first home game of the year, I think a lot people want to see what improvements have been made in critical areas since last year,” Broussard said.

Attendance may also be high due to the fan-day held in August, allowed fans to meet and greet the Southern football players.

“Fan day for 2011 barely had over 200 people, this year we had over 1,500, with about fifty RV’s outside,” Broussard said.

This is head coach Stump Mitchell’s third year and with his freshmen now experienced upperclassman, fans can look forward to a much more experienced Jaguar team.

“We have a 25,000 seat stadium, a great band, and a great day atmosphere, and compared to our peers, we’re one of those top twenty programs in the country in terms of game day experience, this is our opportunity to showcase it,” Broussard said.

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Who are these ‘Joe Nobodys?’

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Often times we give the most power to these Joe Nobody types of people who make absolutely no difference in our lives. We doubt ourselves and ignore our true inhibitions for fear of what others might think or say about us.

It’s not just Joe Nobodys who we sometimes give power to.

Sometimes we give power to the people in our lives who we’ve formed relationships with like our family, friends or even exes.

Your opinion of yourself matters far more than the opinions of others, no matter how knowledgeable or goodhearted you think they are.

The really interesting part is that we never ask ourselves ‘why’.

Why does Joe Nobody’s opinion of what you’re wearing or how you’re hair looks even matter to you?

Is Joe Nobody waking up at the crack of dawn to do your hair or offer fashion advice?

Like it or not we go through life having all kinds of encounters, some are meaningful and excellent, others superficial and terrible.

We can’t avoid it.

Through these encounters we build relationships.

Whether it be a family member,

Jessica Sarpy friend, or a significant other, we form a relationships with them. Sometimes we give imaginary power to others in these relationships out of fear.

That fear could be of being alone or of losing a certain aspect of that relationship, emotional support, money, or even sex.

We stay, depriving and damaging relationships out of fear caused by us giving away our very own power.

Take back the power you gave away and re-empower yourself.

Self-empowerment involves finding your true identity and authentic self.

Free from unreasonable inhibitions and infinite love for yourself. Listen to your instincts.

Express your true emotions, don’t hide behind negativity, and don’t be afraid to take risk.

The search for acceptance from others may be inescapable and problems will eventually surface depending on how far you go down that road you decide to wander on.

It’s healthy to want to look your best, but it’s unhealthy when your appearance dominates your entire life.

When caring how other people perceive you dominates your thoughts then blot out your own intuition, that’s when you may need to take a step back and reevaluate your outlook on your life.

Don’t squander your time worrying about what Joe Nobody will think of you. You will never benefit from it.

You’ll waste more energy wondering what Joe Nobody is saying about you.

If you find yourself reluctant to say something out of fear that others will roll their eyes in judgment, it’s time to leave that thought process alone and just be yourself.

Instead of worrying about what Joe Nobody thinks, be more concerned with what you think of yourself.

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