Volume 65 - Issue 14

Volume 65 - Issue 14

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December 1, 2015

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Southern’s season ends, Grambling advances to SWAC Championship

Derylle Spears II/DIGEST Grambling State’s Ka’Jandre Domino reels in a catch beating two Southern defenders during the 42nd Annual Bayou Classic on Saturday, November 28 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORT EDITOR

Bragging rights in the 42nd Annual Bayou Classic in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome was all Southern needed to end their season filled with injuries, home game losses and a tough schedule.

For Southern it meant beating the streak of Grambling and taking the Western Division champion down.

For Grambling it meant to keep the streak alive and head into the postseason undefeated.

This year the crowd exceeded high numbers with 62,507 people in attendance, which supercedes the years since Hurricane Katrina.

However, Southern fell 34-23 extending Grambling’s undefeated streak to 9 games.

Since the Bayou Classic’s inception, Southern and Grambling State University have been bitter rivals that push each other to the limit.

Grambling now ties the Bayou Classic series with 21 wins after Southern won three consecutive years.

Grambling proved themselves to be the best team of the Southwestern Athletic Conference during the regular season as they won their first eight games, flawlessly.

The Tigers already clinched the Western Division title and Southern had more to prove since they were established as third on the card in the West.

Even Grambling second year head coach Broderick Fobbs viewed this game to be championship material.

“This has always been a championship game for me,” said Fobbs, “I have never looked at it as an opportunity to rest my guys so we can be ready for next week.”

The Tigers will gear up to face Alcorn on December 5 in Houston, Texas for the SWAC Championship.

Southern was not at a total disadvantage in the game but had a heavily explosive offense in the first quarter alone, repeating the many victories that they achieved earlier in the season.

The Jaguars led 20-3 before the second quarter before Grambling turned the Meredes-Benz SuperDome upon its head scoring back to back touchdowns in their

respective drives to get within a three point deficit before halftime.

Baton Rouge native and graduate of Scotlandville High School, Ka’Jandre Domino caught the short 2 yard pass and Verlon Hunter assessed the 4 yard pass to gain another touchdown.

The ten second runoff penalized Grambling at the end of the half.

The lead did not last too long at all.

Breakout Grambling quarterback Johnathan Williams opened the dual threat option with the read option and slammed a 1 yard run into the end zone to have a four point lead over Southern early in the third quarter.

However, no one scored and the defenses on both ends were holding each other to their respective drives.

Evolving into the fourth quarter, Williams’ 54 yard touchdown pass to Chad Williams on the first play of

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lauren Johnson MANAGING EDITOR Vacant COPY EDITOR Ashley Torres Wilshika Carter NEWS EDITOR VACANT LAYOUT EDITOR Derylle Spears II A&E EDITOR Vacant SPORTS EDITOR Felix Cunningham III PHOTO EDITOR Kayla Foster

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Campus Briefs YEAR 2 @SU The Center for Student Success presents its sophomore support program “Year 2@SU.” The program is designed to assist sophomore students in academic, career, and personal development by exposing them to opportunities that will help them to address the needs that are unique to the sophomore year.

CSS- S.U. ccess starts here!!

For more information email us at success@subr.edu or call (225) 771-4312 or via fax (225) 771-4377.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) is launching its “Be the Man” Campaign, and is looking for male volunteers 21 years or older.

Volunteers will help to advocate for children in foster care and help them reach safe and permanent homes. For more information contact Recruitment Coordinator Jennifer Mayer at 225 3798598 or email Volunteer@ casabr.org

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR BASKETBALL SEASON

The 2015-16 Southern University Men’s and Women’s Basketball season is just around the corner and Athletics is searching for committed basketball enthusiasts interested in working all homes games.

Several positions are available including game clock and shot clock operator, scorekeeper and time out coordinator. Live stream videographers are also needed. Contact SU Athletics via email at southernusports@ gmail.com or call 225-7713495 for more info.

FINAL GRADES

Final Grades will be posted on December 9.

FALL 2015 COMMENCEMENT Fall Graduation will be December 11, 2015 in F.G. Clark Activity Center.

RETRACTION In the “Photos of the week” section of the November 24th Issue, it was printed incorrectly that SaKristie Perry was a member of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. Perry is not a member of the Sorority; however, she is a Sociology Instructor that spoke at the department’s program.

4-Day Weather Outlook TUESDAY 12/1

JAGUARS SPEAKOUT Question of the week:

Showers High: 66 Low 54 Rain: 50%

WEDNESDAY 12/2

Showers High: 59 Low: 43 Rain: 60%

THURSDAY 12/3

Sunny High: 61 Low: 39 Rain: 10%

Do you feel the curriculum has prepared you for your fInal exams?

Jade Foy/DIGEST

CHEIKH FATY

CRIMINAL JUSTICE FRESHMEN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON “In all honesty I think that the curriculum has prepared me for finals as for classes like Biology I think most concepts have to be searched on our own.”

RAEVEN POOLE MASS COMMUNICATION SENIOR NEW ORLEANS “Yes, I do feel like my more important courses have prepared me for finals.”

FRIDAY 12/4 MICHEAL BAILEY Sunny High: 63 Low: 40 Rain: 0%

Southern University student arrested, accused of disrupting class, battery on and threatening a police officer

MASS COMMUNICATION JUNIOR NEW ORLEANS “No, it did not help me as much as it should have.”

BRIANNA TAYLOR

CHILD DEVELOPMENT SOPHOMORE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS “Yes! my teachers have been great with preparing me with the helpful classroom discussions, tutoring sessions and study groups. I’m sure I’ll finish strong!”

ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT

A Southern University student caught cheating on an exam was booked into Parish Prison after he refused to leave the class and scuffled with campus police on Monday.

Daveon Malik Collins, 19, 380 E. Polk St., shouted a profanity-laced tirade at the instructor at Southern University and disrupted class after the teacher caught Collins cheating on an exam and asked him to leave the classroom, a Southern University Police report says.

The instructor called two university police officers for help when Collins refused to leave the classroom, the report says.

Collins refused to show officers an ID card or tell them his name, the report says, and shoved and kicked one of the officers after

Collins’ cellphone was taken away.

After being read his Miranda rights, the report says, Collins told the officers, “I know what that s*** mean f*** the police I’m telling y’all b****es nothing.”

While being detained, Collins also threatened one of the officers, “knowing that the (officer) had family members who lived on campus,” the report says.

Collins also told both officers his grandfather is an attorney in Alexandria “who is going to have the officers’ jobs,” the report says.

Collins was booked into Parish Prison on two counts of battery on a police officer and one count each of resisting arrest, threatening a public official and disturbing the peace. Bail had not yet been set Monday afternoon.

DARRIUS BATISTE PSYCHOLOGY SENIOR LAPLACE “Well yes to be honest. Staying focused this semester had its ups and down. I am mentally prepared for the finals and I am ready to enjoy the rest of this semester.”

PAULA HAYNES ENGLISH SOPHOMORE BATON ROGUE The Advocate The Daveon Collins, 19

“Yep.The professors worked hard all year to make sure we learned the material and that we do our best to retain it. Can’t get much more prepared then that.”

News

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Bayou Classic Edition: Board of Supervisors meet to discuss issues

BY BRANDON PRINCE DIGEST NEWS WRITER

On Friday, November 27, the Southern University Board of Supervisors came together as one in the Hyatt Regency Strand meeting room to vote on new candidates for the 2016 board and discuss plans for more successful business years to come. The meeting, which is held every year during the week of the legendary Bayou Classic, a rivalry between Grambling State University and Southern, was called to order at 9 a.m., and opened with a unanimous adoption of the agenda after the official roll call taken.

After a brief motion of a nomination and seconded by a few board members, Current Chairman Dr. Leon Tarver II was chosen to continue serving as the Chairman for the Board of Supervisors for the remainder of the 2015- 2016 academic year, along with Vice-Chairman of the board, Calvin W. Braxton Sr. The meeting continued with a presentation done by Dr. Lisa Vosper, the Associate Commissioner for Workforce Education and Training at the Louisiana Board of Regents. Vosper began by stating what the Board of Regents are looking to accomplish with the Board of Supervisors help, as far as developing better education opportunities for Louisiana, which was broken down into three designated goals.

“We want to educate, elevate and innovate Louisiana,” said Vosper. Their plan as a unit is to improve Louisiana’s workforce by pushing forward with even more creativity planning in higher education for students.

Vosper commented that it is not just the mission to educate Louisiana students but it is to educate the students that compete.

Southern University Student Government Association President, Dominique Diamond had much to say about the meeting and further expectations to come

Brandon Prince/DIGEST Members of the Southern University Board of Supervisors meet to discuss current issues on Friday, November 27. in New Orleans at the Hyatt regency inside the Strand Ballroom.

for Southern University. Diamond says that he appreciates the move that the Board of Regents are taking to elevate education in Louisiana.

“We have to take initiative and be more engaged in the driven project behind our board,” said Diamond.

After brief presentations from all the respective representatives of each organization, all action items on the agenda were approved as follows: minutes from the last board meeting, the request approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the city of New Orleans and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority and the Southern University Law Center. the approval to transfer funds to SUSLA as authorized upon the BOR’s approval of the first quarter GRAD Act Performance

Improvement Contract Report, request approval to use prior year funds for SUBR, approval of Personnel Action on Positions greater than 60,000 dollars, request approval of Sabbatical and Medical Leave of Absence for SUBR, request approval of Employee Eligibility Requirements for the Affordable Care Act Policy, request approval of Drug Free Workplace Policy-Amended, the Resolution for the Conferral of Degrees for the Fall of 2015 and other resolutions.

The meeting followed with updates on the Local Charter Authorization, JD and MBA Dual Program, System President’s Report and campus reports. Before the meeting adjourned, it was reported that number of ticket sold for the bayou classic had increase and the board was very please.

SHOWDOWN from page 1 the quarter increased the lead 31-20. Southern kicker’s Greg Pittman’s 33-yard field goal made the game one sided with 8:04 left, after the 22 yard field goal kick by Mark Orozco ended with 34-23 and also ended the scoring drives.

Southern player, Daniel Brown mentions that the team has to be humble.

Brown said, “We’ve had a lot of success around here the last couple of years and sometimes you need to be humbled.”

Williams leads the SWAC in total offensive yards in his final Bayou Classic he had 350 yards and four touchdowns. He was 30 of 34 for 272 yards and three touchdowns; he also ran nine times for 78 yards and a touchdown that put the Tigers in a hefty lead early in third quarter.

Southern’s quarterback, Austin Howard finished his sophomore season in the Bayou Classic going 24 for 40 for 241 yards with a single touchdown.

Grambling finally secured a win since 2011 and this marks the third time in four years that a winner from the Bayou Classic was also the Western Division representative in the SWAC Championship .

The Bayou Classic boomed the arena and never lost its luster.

“They say the Bayou Classic has lost its luster,” said Fobbs, “I don’t think so.”

Southern stayed after the game to congratulate Grambling on their high-powered win and their grace into the postseason.

Indian Students Association (ISA) host MOKSHA 2015

BY LAUREN JOHNSON DIGEST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The Indian Students Association (ISA) of Southern University held “MOKSHA - 2015 “ an annual celebration of the rich culture of India.

The event began with a lamp lightening ceremony, done by SU Board Chairman Dr. Leon R. Tarver II, then students performances, which allowed students to showcase their Indian culture through various performances.

Following the student performances was a power point presentation which informed and introduced students, faculty and staff members of attendance, the history and similarities of the Deccan Education Society, also known as the Southern Education Society, which was found in 1880 in Pune, India, with the goal of educating young Indian minds while India was under an oppressive regime.

After the presentation an award was presented to Tarver for his outstanding dedication and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. VerJanis Peoples, for her exemplary service and leadership for academic and international programs.

Peoples was unable to attend due to a family emergency.

Computer Science professor and Faculty Advisor, for ISA, Dr. Sudhir Trivedi also presented prizes to students that participated in activities such as cricket, carroms, chess and badminton.

Guest appearances were made by Professor of Urban Forestry, Dr. Kamran Abdollahi, Graduate School Dean Dr. Damien Ejigiri and many faculty members and members of community.

Courtesy: ISA Southern University Board of Supervisors Chairman Leon R. Tarver II is honored for his outstanding dedication and support of Internationalism and diversity at Southern University System during the MOKSHA celebration on Sunday, November 22, in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom.

Jaguar Sports “Third times a charm:” Jagaurs slide pass Dillard

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BY SKYLER FRANKLIN DIGEST SPORTS WRITER

Southern University has won three consecutive games in the preseason so far. Their first game against Mississippi State started this winning streak. They then went on to beat Tulane in a foul dragout and Dillard University.

On Tuesday November 29, 2015 Southern University played the Bleu Devils of Dillard University. The Jaguars destroyed the Bleu Devils, beating them by 15 points. Midway through the first half, 6’4 senior guard Adrian Rodgers scored a three pointer that put the Jaguars up by 6 points. Southern led by as much as 12 in the first half. Dillard slowly crept back but would get no closer than six points.

Dillard (5-3) apart of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference brought their charged level defense to put Southern at a disadvantage in the post but failed when coming from the arc.

The F.G. Clark Activity Center was filled with chaos as the Jaguars played the Bleu Devils. Southern shot over 50 percent from the 3 point line.

Four southern players ended the game in double digit range; Adrian Rogers ended the game with 20 points and five rebounds. Senior forward Shawn

Prudhomme scored 18 points while Chris Thomas added 12 to the Jaguar’s victory.

Southern scored 25 points off of the Bleu Devils turnovers.

Dillard tried to increase their point range before the half but unfortunately, Southern took the lead 39-30.

“We work on our shots in practice.

When we get shots in the game, we shoot them like we do in practice,” said junior guard Trelun Banks.

Banks went 6 for 11 for the night and sailed 3-8 three pointers for the night to add 20 points on the board.

Dillard zoned the Jaguars, which is typically unusual for college basketball and kept them from scoring in the post very well. Southern was forced to adjust to the change and was forced to adapt to the situation amongst them. Another challenge that aroused was a multiple number of injuries.

6’9 forward Tony Nunn and D’Adrian Allen didn’t play their normal number of minutes.

“This team is ready for a couple of days off. It’s been an emotional ride for us,” said head coach Roman Banks.

Junior forward Demetric Austin scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while freshman guard Montrey Thomas added 12 points for the Bleu

Porcha Maten/DIGEST Redshirt Sophomore Chris Thomas sets up the offense during the Jaguars matchup against Dillard University on Tuesday, November 17 in F.G. Clark Activity Center.

Devils.

Southern (3-1) increases their nomconference wins and they are set to take

place on Monday November 30th at F.G. Clark Activity Center against Paul Quinn College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

SPORTS COMMENTARY

“Bayou Madness”

BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR

Granted enough that there’s enough people trouncing around and making New Orleans their playground for Bayou Classic along with drinking, throwing up, making poor decisions as well as travesty.

This was my last Bayou Classic as an undergrad so one has to “live it up” right?

Ha wrong.

The festivities were grand during this weekend minus the fighting and stereotypical black on black crime.

I had a blast, just didn’t have a blast watching the game and seeing all of the mistakes being made, which is why I’m here today.

This is your Sports Editor and I’m here to give you the “Sports Corner”, where I will parade around facts and fallacies and see if it fits your mantra.

I went to the game and turned on my laptop to type o’ so carefully the story of the Bayou Classic and since I am also a student of the fabulous HBCU, why not be bias even though journalism butchers that mantra.

Southern is capturing the lead and inside of my head I am grinning thinking that another win was in the books but o’mercy was I wrong.

Southern 6-3 went up early after Willie Quinn coasted his speed into the end zone after a 7 yard catch. Great job, Quinn, you did well.

I don’t think the referees like to rewind any type of tape to see the travesty that was happening on the field.

Southern held the drive for past four minutes and dealt with foul trouble on Grambling’s behalf. If a wide receiver cannot reach the pass it is either the ball being overthrown, the wide receiver wasn’t being observant, interception, or a PASS INTERFERENCE. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we found a winner.

My photographer took a picture of the cornerback tugging on Randall Menard’s jersey on the 10th play of the drive, yes I keep up with the numbers.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t called on the first play.

If one didn’t check it out, Austin Howard threw the ball to Menard and finally the refs with their all mighty seeing eyes caught the corner doing a foul play and called the charge.

I don’t think that was a fluke by the quarterback, I think he eyed the play and made that happen for an automatic first down.

That was the first play that sent the Jaguars through penalty trouble.

It was lovely seeing Southern in the end; I mean what Southernite wants their team to lose.

But what was funny to me is that the refs saw every mistake Southern made: holding, false start, holding, but not the charges and fallacies Grambling was sending. This isn’t bitterness at all, these are facts.

Southern received eight penalties and was sent back for an excruciating 50 yards while Grambling on the other hand only had six and was penalized for 26 yards.

Did the suplex to Willie Quinn mean nothing?

Need I say more.

Was it just me or did you guys see the clock run every time Southern had a timeout, field goal or media alert?

Is it just me or when you press pause on a game, the play clock stops. So why only on Southern’s end did the clock keep winding down?

I have questions and referees you have answers. Now I’m not saying that Southern could’ve won from this but it would’ve gave the Jaguars a chance at redemption later in the game. I’m pretty sure Southern lost about 4 minutes in delayed time but did it matter, nah.

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For more information and to register 225-272-9200, est. 435 Granted SU made plenty mistakes on their part with incompletions, dropped passes, and fumbles. This piled up in addition to the wrong play calling

outdooradventure@brec.org by officials made this game unenjoyable for me even when I was so hyped.

So if you agree or not, it’s a commentary.

Photos of the Week

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Couresy ISA A student performs a cultural dance during The Indian Students Association (ISA) celebration “MOKSHA 2015“ on November 22, in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom.

Stephen Rideau/DIGEST Members of the Human Jukebox Baritone section playing “This Could Be Us” by Rae Sremmurd at the Annual Bayou Classic Pep Rally held in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union on Monday November 23.

GiavonnQyell Conner/DIGEST Southern University students gather near the bonfire enjoying the music by DJ Neff outside the Intramural Sports Complex, on Tuesday, November 24.

Derylle Spears II/DIGEST Members of Army and Navy ROTC from Southern, LSU, Southeastern, and Baton Rouge Community College jog in the Bayou Classic game ball on Saturday, November 28.

Jade Foy/DIGEST Members of the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated from Southern University perform during the “Bayou Classic Greek Show” held on November 27. in Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Derylle Spears II/DIGEST Members of the Human Jukebox perform during halftime of the 2015 Bayou Classic.

Derylle Spears II/DIGEST Sophomore quarterback Austin Howard avoids the sack for extra yardage during the 42nd Annual Bayou Classic on Saturday, November 28.

Joshua Mcknight/DIGEST A Southern University recruiter speaks to aspiring students during the “2015 Bayou Classic Career Fair” November 27.

Derylle Spears II/DIGEST Kool DJ SUPA MIKE of Max 94.1 spins the latest hits during the 2015 Battle of the Bands and Greekshow.

Derylle Spears II/DIGEST Members of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated from Grambling State University stepping during the “Bayou Classic Greek Show” held on November 27. in Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Courtesy/ISA Members of the Southern University Indian Students Association (ISA), a host of special guest from neighboring schools and Dr. Sudhir Trivedi, Faculty Advisor and ISA Advisor, after the “MOKSHA 2015 celebration.”

Stephen Rideau/DIGEST SU Gold N’ Blues dance team show off their dance routine at the Annual Bayou Classic Pep Rally held in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union on Monday November 23.

Arts & Entertainment We’re here for the band, but we’ll take the stepshow too

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BY STEPHEN RIDEAU DIGEST STAFF WRITER

The 2015 Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands and Greek show was held Friday, November 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The battle was hosted by Poppa Smurf and Downtown Leslie Brown.

The Greek show was opened by Rebecca Padgett School of performing arts better known as RPS from Savannah, Georgia. Southern University Gold N’ Blues danced to a very inspirational mix in tribute to America and Civil Rights in the country. All together there were five Greek performances, 3 fraternities and 2 sororities.

The Fraternities consisted of Grambling State University’s XI chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, the Epsilon Delta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated, and for Southern University Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. The sororities consisted of Grambling State University’s Delta Iota chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and the Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Before the winners of the Greek show were announced, a fashion show was presented by Sheen Magazine, while special guest Vedo sang various songs as the models showed off various styles of outfits. The third place winner for the Fraternities was the XI chapter of Phi Beta Sigma. The second place winner was Epsilon Delta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta. The first place winner for the Fraternities was Southern University’s very own Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. The second place winner for the sororities were the Delta Iota chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. The first place winner was Grambling State University’s Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

People come far and wide to hear the wonderful sounds of the Grambling State University “World Famed” Marching Band and Southern University “Human Jukebox” Marching Band. The battle consisted of 10 rounds of today’s chart toppers to yesterday’s oldies. As always both bands strive to keep the battle of the bands interesting, by adding something new every year. This year the Human Jukebox brought out recording artist S-Eighty to sing his hit song “Halfway” with them as they played.

Many people have been fans of the “Human Jukebox” since they could walk. Human Jukebox fan Myron Beauchamp attends the battle annually with his son and little brother to keep this strong tradition alive. He talks about holding on to tradition and family legacy being that his mother’s family was divided between both universities.

“I have been a fan of the Human Jukebox since I was in diapers and it’s something I will always love,” said Beauchamp,“I want every family to be able to have this experience and keep the Bayou Classic traditions going. I take my brother and son to the battle to let them see what it means to go to an HBCU. I want to show them the pride and tradition that everyone has for their alma mater,” said Beauchamp. “Growing up my mother’s family was divided between Grambling and Southern. None of her family attended another school and I want to show the next generation why that is,” finished Beauchamp.

Joshua Mcknight/DIGEST The Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated from Southern University perform during the “Bayou Classic Greek Show” held on November 27. in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Joshua Mcknight/DIGEST Members of the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated from Southern University take home the first place prize during the “Bayou Classic Greek Show” held on November 27.

Commentary

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First Time at the Classic

BY XAXIER CLARK DIGEST STAFF WRITER

My Bayou Classic Experience

BY TIANA CEPHERS DIGEST STAFF WRITER

Describing the Bayou Classic in one quote, “what a time to be alive”. It’s one HBCU tradition that still brings people together like no other. It’s a rivalry like no other between Southern University A&M College and Grambling State University. This rivalry goes so deep that I think it’s a more important win than SWAC. One of the greatest things is the bragging rights, it’s just something about that win that hits you. Now keep in mind I am an athlete myself, and I’m not saying that the SWAC Championship isn’t important, but the 2014 Bayou Classic, was the game of all games because whoever won got to go to the SWAC Championship.

The 42nd Annual Bayou Classic was hosted at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, during Thanksgiving weekend, which couldn’t be any better. This weekend is not only a time for alumni, but for people all over. Even though the Bayou Classic game is broadcasted on national television, for those who aren’t able to make it, there’s just something about being in that stadium. I’ve been attending the Bayou Classic since I was a little girl, and I can say that the

experience as a kid and a college student is completely different.

Being that it is my second year of college, I can honestly say that it’s something I’ll never get tired of. You don’t even have to like football to go to the Bayou Classic because that’s how great of a fellowship it is. It’s not all about the game either the night before the game is the Greek show and the battle of the bands. The sororities and fraternities came out and competed for the title.

The real show was when Southern University’s Human Jukebox and Grambling States marching band face off. From old school to new school music they go head to head on who’s the baddest band. If you know though, Southern University is the baddest band in the land. Also, people come down for the food as well, as if it wasn’t bad enough you got full off of Thanksgiving dinner already. At the same time you’re working some of it off because there’s no driving anywhere down there. You park your car for the weekend and you put your walking shoes on because the traffic is horrible.

The Bayou Classic is the place to be on Thanksgiving weekend, just with the food, the people, the culture and most of all the memories it brings.

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They say there’s a first time for everything, and from November 27th to the 29th I got to experience my first Bayou Classic. When first hearing about it I wasn’t sure what to think. Growing up with a family full of Gramblinites I had always heard about the great rivalry between Southern and Grambling but I’ve now got to experience it first hand as a proud Jaguar.

Upon arrival I could tell that the city of New Orleans completely transforms every year that the classic is held. Not only does New Orleans make the necessary adjustments for the events, but it is the perfect place for the events to be held.

The food, music, people, and attractions of New Orleans make it the most ideal location for thousands of alumni and students to gather at an event of such intensity. Not to mention the world famous Bourbon Street which is always prepared for a great time. It seemed as if the streets were filled at all times of the day and night. All that was visible was a sea of Southern blue, and Grambling red across the entire city. Walking down canal street you could see everyone out “repping” their respective school with smiles as wide as the Mississippi river.

It was very clear that people take great pride in supporting both schools, which speaks to the strength and prestige of each school.

The first affair I got to experience was the Battle of the Bands and I wasn’t

disappointed. Tens of thousands of people crowded into the Superdome to listen to two great bands go head to head. They did not announce a winner, but it was apparent that Southern’s band outperformed their opponent in my opinion. The performance of the classics always appeals to all ages, and leaves people in a positive mood.

After the battle was over I took to the streets and experienced the great culture of New Orleans. The food was simply outstanding and lived up to its reputation. There’s no better place to go and fill up your stomach.

The next day was even better and more adventurous than the previous one. We won’t talk about the game, we all know how that ended, but nonetheless the festivities afterwards made up for it. Walking down Bourbon was an experience that I will forever remember.

Never have I seen so many people on one small street all together just trying to have a good time. Of course with that many people there’s bound to be a few altercations, but in my opinion that did nothing but make it a little more exciting. Going from club to club and dancing all night was some of the most fun I’ve had in awhile and I would definitely recommend the experience to anyone.

All in all it was a great weekend full of new encounters that I definitely want to go back to next year. Hopefully next year the Jaguars will be able to reclaim the throne and make the weekend just a little bit sweeter.

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