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Alcorn outlasts Skelton, Southern: SWAC Football Championship Recap result was a turnover on downs due to an incomplete pass.

James Eaglin, Jr. ● DIGEST Sports Editor

Anticipation was high for last Saturday’s matchup in Lorman, MS between the Southern University Jaguars football team (7-3, 6-1 SWAC) and the Alcorn State Braves at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium. The 2018 Toyota SWAC Championship and a chance to face MEAC champion North Carolina A&T in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl in Atlanta were both on the line.

Alcorn headed into the game rested after having an idle week following their victory versus Jackson State the week before. Southern was riding a 5-game conference winning streak, including a 38-28 victory over Grambling State in the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving weekend.

During the win streak, QB Ladarius Skelton averaged more than 250 yards of total offense.

On the Jaguars’ opening drive, he continued to show an ability to move the ball down field. Skelton accounted for most of the team’s 54 total yards, including a 28yard rush that led to the opening touchdown of the game.

The Alcorn State Braves offense was just as explosive, however, scoring 14 unanswered points to take the lead towards the end of the first quarter. Southern would respond with Skelton throwing his first touchdown pass of the game to wide receiver Trey Smith.

All signs suggested that the game would be an offensive shootout, as both teams combined to rack up

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Odums defended his position after the game. “You can’t settle for 3, when you’re down there, you gotta take chances,” He went on to say, “We didn’t give a game away, they beat us,” Another Alcorn touchdown would seal a victory for the Braves, ending what was a very emotional season for Southern football.

“We were 2-3 at one point and everybody wrote us off,” said Coach Odums, “and it just goes to show you that we have pride in our program. We have men that want to work and achieve great things, and when you have that, you have a chance to be successful.”

Alcorn State quarterback, Noah Johnson, shifts through Southern University defenders during the 2018 SWAC championship game at Jack Spinks Stadium on Saturday, December 1 in Lorman, MS. (Keith Lewis/ DIGEST)

310 yards in the first quarter alone.

“I thought offensively we gave ourselves a chance to win,” said Head Coach Dawson Odums following the game.

The first impactful defensive play came from Southern, as senior defensive back Elijah Allen put a hit stick on an Alcorn receiver, forcing a fumble that would be recovered by sophomore defensive back Chase Foster. The offense could not convert points on the ensuing possession, with Skelton briefly leaving the field with an injury.

The Dog Day Defense also faced key injuries, with senior defensive back Demerio Houston (shoulder) and freshman linebacker Jordan

Lewis (knee) both exiting the game in the second quarter.

Despite giving up 170 yards in the second quarter, the Jags were able to keep the Braves off of the score board, until a successful Alcorn read option turned into a 44-yard rushing touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the half.

“It’s tough…” Odums said after the game. “Defensively, we gave up big plays,” Alcorn won the coin toss, but deferred to receive until the second half. Southern forced a 3-andout on defense to open the third quarter, but Skelton underthrew a pass to wideout Randall Menard, leading to an interception. The

Braves would soon score again on a controversial end zone touchdown, making the score 2714.

Southern did not give up, however. Skelton continued to attack the Alcorn secondary by throwing the football with confidence. Southern would enter the fourth quarter with a 28-27 lead after scoring 14 unanswered points.

Alcorn would start the fourth quarter scoring off with a field goal, giving them a 30-28 edge over Southern. With Southern in scoring position on the following drive, Coach Odums made the decision to go for it on fourth down with his offense instead of opting for a field goal. The end

Skelton finished 12-22 for 194 yards and a touchdown through the air, adding 65 yards and three scores on the ground. Trey Smith led all receivers with 7 catches for 120 yards. Starting tailback Devon Benn finished with 60 yards on 10 carries. On the defensive side senior defensive back Montavius Gaines (12) and Calvin Lunkins (10) led the team in tackles.

“We can look at our season as a successful one, and begin to go into the offseason and get better,” said Odums.

Southern expects a vast majority of its current roster to return next season, after only having roughly 10 classified seniors on the roster.

“We’ve gotten to this point, now we’ve got to figure out how to overcome the hurdle,” finished Odums.

A Comic Opera: Help, Help, the Globolinks globolinks using their instruments of death.

Tyler Thomas ● DIGEST Staff Writer

The Extraterrestrial Comic Opera “Help, Help, The Globolinks” by Gian Carlo Menotti was presented by the Southern University Vocal Department November 28 & 29 the Hayden Hall Theatre.

A very unique and astounding production, the opening scene begins with a bus driver perplexed by his bus mysteriously breaking down on the way to school while five students sleep on the inside. Following this dramatic event the group is confronted by extraterrestrial creatures called the globolinks. These dangerous creatures were being broadcasted on the news to warn everyone about the threats and inform people how to protect themselves.

According to the radio, the globolinks’ only weakness was the sound of music, and were proven indestructible by any other weapons. The only thing keeping the group safe was the bus horn that was bound to fail when the bus battery died; luckily a student, Emily, packed her violin which

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Scene 3 opens with the bus driver and children waiting to be rescued in the forest near the bus.

The group was in the midst of being attacked by a globolink when the teachers showed up just in time to save them with their instruments.

Upon realizing that Emily was not among either of the groups, they all set out once again to save her. In scene 4, Emily was lost alone and looking for her school. She then spots a person who she does not realize is a globolink until the last minute and manages to fend it off Southern University students participating in the comedic opera, “Help, Help, with her violin. While she is resting The Globolinks!”, put on by the Vocal Department in Hayden Hall Theater on Wednesday, November 28. (Rocelyn Hamilton/DIGEST) a globolink sneaks up and breaks her only means of defense, her aided the group in temporarily practicing like they promised. violin. Then Dr. Stone enters half defeating the attacking globolinks. Another radio broadcast blares transformed into a globolink and she faints when she realizes what Scene 2 opens with a informing everyone that when has happened to him; as a result touched by a globolink the victim conversation between Dr. Stone he runs into the audience and loses the ability of speech and and the janitor, puzzled about the exits. Following this encounter the transforms into a globolink within student’s whereabouts because teachers and children find Emily 24 hours.

Dr. Stone is touched by a the station was only 20 miles and realize that music is equally, globolink and his staff is alarmed away and hours had passed since if not more important than the to find him unable to speak.

Scene they were picked up. The music “major” subjects taught in school.

2 humorously closes with the staff teacher tells Dr. Stone that she forming a five person army led by Music from a live pianist and a wishes to resign after the children left their instruments at the school the music teacher whose purpose violinist accompanied the scenes instead of taking them home and is to save the children from the and were spectacular extensions www.southerndigest.com

of the play. The live violinist, Kaiywe Zhn, takes the burden of actually playing the violin while acting and performing her lines of Stephanie Buxton (Emily). The astounding range of the cast’s voices were surprisingly pleasing; especially since half of the cast was under the age of 14. The use of sound effects develops the opera significantly by using a particular sound to symbolize the effects of the globolink’s touch. The sound of a seemingly live radio broadcast succeeds in captivating the audience, pulling them deeper into the story.

“Help, Help The Globolinks” featured both humorous and thrilling moments that kept the audience engaged and entertained; for instance, Nicholas Lockett’s (Dr. Stone) famous line “La” took the audience by storm and resulted in laughter nearly every time.

Thanks to the Vocal and Theatre departments for offering such diverse means of entertainment for not only Southern students, but members of the community, free of charge.

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This list was obtained from the Southern University Registrar’s Office and the Graduate School as of December 3, 2018. If you have any questions or discrepancies PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE or REGISTRAR’S OFFICE @ 225.771.5050 or THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE @ 225.771.5390. This is not the final official listing for the Fall 2018 candidates for graduation. The list will be updated daily in the Registrar’s office and Graduate school office. This list of graduates represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. The appearance of a name on this list and/or participation in the ceremonies is presumptive of graduation, but not conclusive.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE Bobby Phills, Ph.D., Dean Cynthia M. Vance, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science Agricultural Sciences Malik I. Allen, Opelousas Cleveland D. Joseph III, Opelousas Kaitlen A. McClendon, Baton Rouge Asia J. Rubin, Lafayette Chelsea C. Triche, Zachary Leslie K. Triche, Zachary Family and Consumer Science Darius Aikens, Prairieville Melissa S. Blackson, Winnsboro Ashia E. Bouie, Monroe Lioneisha M. Dales, New Orleans Dervon J. Davis, La Place Tyler C. Haynes, Harvey Xavier Robinson, Ferriday Dominique K. Singleton, Morgan City Brianna Smith, Baton Rouge Autumn J. Taylor, Zachary Keith K. Taylor, Minden Cynthia M. Vance, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry Paris O. Battley, New Roads* Tyrus R. Georgetown, Maringouin Oscar M. Paul, Baton Rouge Eddie L. Reynolds, Rayville COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Donald Andrews, Ph.D., Dean Ebony D. Offord, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Accounting Kike Adewusi-Bargblor, Togo Shermel R. Bell, Vidalia Johnessia D. Coleman, Baton Rouge Ronnie Davis Jr., Baker Beatrix M. Fabre, Greenwell Springs Ariel M. Fuller, St. Gabriel Michael A. Green, Baton Rouge Raven E. Hammond, Opelousas Desmond M. Hopkins, St. Francisville J’da James, LaPlace Caleb M. Ngoh, Cameroon Malik S. Odom, Baton Rouge Ebony D. Offord, Port Allen Eric J. Peters Sr., New Orleans Natasha M. Porch, Miami, FL Rocchell R. Rayford, Baton Rouge Sarah R. Wade, Brusly Justin Ward, Houma Russia C. Williams, Plaquemine

Bachelor of Science in Finance Julius D. Bessix, Baton Rouge Desiree Brown, Opelousas Yanal I. Muhaisen, Jordan Kayrn C. West, Opelousas

Bachelor of Science in Business Management Allison E. Blakes, Baton Rouge Kejuana Bourgeois, New Orleans Rahwa Eyasu, Plano, TX Demetric Hunter, New Orleans Angel B. Hymes, Monroe Christopher E. Jones, Baldwin Johnathan D. Mack, Newark, NJ Shemicka L. Mason, Denham Springs Trent Patterson, Mobile, AL Cedric A. Perkins, Atlanta, GA Shardai M. Robinson, Baton Rouge Warren S. Theodore, Houston, TX Tiffani J. Trim, Baton Rouge Brian J. Turner, Houma Chester J. Victor IV, LaPlace Chelsea L. Wilson, Zachary Bachelor of Science in Marketing Orrin T. Gibson, Jeanerette Deyon A. Hughes, Baton Rouge Ravyn A. Shankle, Dallas, TX Mason J. Sims, Atlanta, GA Jasmine D. Williams, Dallas, TX

COLLEGE OF HUMANITITES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Cynthia Bryant, Ph.D., Dean Deshaun L. Fontenot, Student Marshal Bachelor of Arts English Paula S. Haynes, Baton Rouge Raenette R. Johnson, Thibodaux Luke S. McKnight, Zachary Devin L. Williams, Ville Platte Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications Jeremiah M. Cornelius, Baton Rouge Deshaun L. Fontenot, Baton Rouge Shalyric L. Self, Baton Rouge Krista G. Tolbert, Memphis, TN Brandon R. Tucker, Baton Rouge Sage B. Wells, Albany Shontell L. Williams, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Brittney D. Carmon, Baker Fallon A. Marquez, Violet Bailey J. Rankin, Shelbyville, KY Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Kuamie A. Goines, Fort Worth, TX Courtney D. Bradley, Baton Rouge LaQuentin R. Collins, Monroe De’Monica D. Dunn, Baton Rouge Justin M. Freeman, Olympia Fields, IL Tevin K. Horton, La Place Simeon C. Houston, Houston, TX Reid A. Jarreau, McKinney, TX Evelyn D. Johnson, Baker LaDonte M. Lotts, Houston, TX Patricia M. Maire, New Orleans Nakeda S. Payton, Baton Rouge Tyrone Sterling, Baton Rouge Ty S. Tatney, Sunshine Deja A. Turner, Missouri City, TX Chantly C. Crump, Saint Joseph Vanessa Harper, Denham Springs Korlisha N. Jackson, Pelham, AL Desmon Lejeune, Brusly Joshua L. Sanford, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Music Walter C. Cressy, Baton Rouge Jerrell R. Gray, Baton Rouge Haramel A. Johnson, Houston, TX K’Vion J. King, Memphis, TN Leigha R. Nauls, Baton Rouge

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH Janet Rami, RN., Ph.D. Dean Adora K. Eli, Student Marshal

Keyani J. Lewis, Broussard Diamond C. London, Clinton Angela M. Mitchell, Shreveport Johnel D. Parker, Baton Rouge Andre E. Shiver, Mableton, GA Kambre’ A. Stewart, Houma Asia S. Williams, Baker Imari B. Wiltz, Lafayette

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Reanecia Autmon, Roseland Justin L. Bailey, Baton Rouge Irayel R. Bell, New Orleans Haley D. Blake, Baton Rouge Raven D. Boutte, Baton Rouge Matthew J. Brouillette, baton rouge Tranae J. Brown, Donaldsonville Ashleigh N. Butler, Baton Rouge Leila M. Butler, Baton Rouge Monette Cargo, Baton Rouge Jada E. Cobbs, Brusly Nafee’ah Cosby, Baton Rouge Charlessa K. Cotright, Lake Charles Elleigh S. Cousin, Folsom Charnetra D. Ervin, Baton Rouge Quincey D. Grier, Prichard, AL Renecia K. Hodges, Bogalusa Kyla L. Hollins, Inglewood, CA Lanisha L. Honore, Ventress Da’Jiaron Houston, Baton Rouge Whitney M. Ice, Portland, OR Adoria D. Jackson, Plaquemine Patrice S. James, Lake Providence Taylor B. Jolla, Saint Bernard Danielle A. Jones, Baton Rouge Kelsey J. Jones, Plaquemine Erralyn M. Joseph, Darrow Alana L. Lee, Alexandria Raquel B. Parker, Baton Rouge Christina W. Robertson, Baton Rouge Tiffany F. Ross, Baton Rouge Tierney D. Rowe, Baton Rouge Sydney M. Sanders, Livingston Dana L. Shoaf, Zachary Gaylyn J. Spurlock, Marrero Jasmine T. Stewart, Baton Rouge Nusirat A. Thompson, Baton Rouge Ashton C. Vidrine, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology Keyona L. Banks, Baton Rouge Jasmine J. Bolden, Bastrop Latonya R. Nelson, Lafayette Darnisha A. Ruth, Baton Rouge Eurefa Williams, Baker COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING Patrick Carriere, Ph.D., Dean Davonne D. Franklin, Student Marshal

Bachelor of Science Rehabilitation Services Essence S. Autry, Jacksonville, FL True Brown, Baton Rouge Amy Cesar, Baton Rouge Valencia N. Cooper, Baton Rouge Samantha Duncan, Hattiesburg, MS Adora K. Eli, Baton Rouge Donninetta Jackson, Baton Rouge Lashawn Q. James, Plaquemine Reda Mccastle, Baton Rouge Elijah L. McLaughlin, Rowlett, TX Alanna B. Plummer, Rayne Brianna N. Profit, White Castle MeElle J. Reed, Ferriday Ashley S. Sanders, Baton Rouge Kierra L. Shaffer, Baton Rouge Jasmine K. Smith, Paulina Karyn E. Wilkins, Upper Marlboro, MD Shaneka L. Williams, Baton Rouge

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Therapeutic Recreation & Leisure Studies Janae C. Brock, Lafayette Reginald K. Brock, St. Gabriel Na Triana J. Clark, Tallulah Kelcey N. Dehon, Baton Rouge Ma’Kayla C. Diggs, Tallulah Kaylin C. Eilers, St. Francisville Donald W. Glover, Harvey Brandi A. Johnson, Baton Rouge Onyx A. Joseph, Baton Rouge

Chemistry DeSean I. Franklin, Baker Gaylon V. Pierce, Baker

Biology Dacia L Alexander, Baton Rouge Joseph A. Boykins, Baton Rouge Chareeka T. Grace, Port Allen Nathaniel Hampton, Keller, TX Jadyn A. Hasley, Baton Rouge Joy L. Henderson, Monroe Allison D. Jack, Baton Rouge Klaryce N. James, Baton Rouge Ravyn L. Mitchell, Saginaw, MI Uniqua S. Nelson, Shreveport Alockie R. Noel, Baker Aaliyah S. Roberts, Brooksville, FL Akil J. Strawder, Clinton, MS De’Nita Washington, Shreveport Anfernee J. Williams, Franklinton Yasmine B. Williams, Houston, TX Courtney L. Young, Baton Rouge

Mathematics and Physics Carlton Galmon, Fluker Sydney E. Spencer, Missouri City, TX Kellie M. Wilson, Baton Rouge

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TUESDAY • DECEMBER 4 • 2018 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Devante J. Charles, Parks Andre D. Coleman, Baton Rouge Muhannad A. Elsanousy, Baton Rouge Davonne D. Franklin, Baton Rouge Malachi Hays, Baton Rouge Daniel M. Nguyen, San Diego, CA Anthony J. Richardson, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering Lemuel J. Ausama, New Orleans Trevon D. Cooke, Baton Rouge Cary J. Henderson, Baker Jarrod A. Jarreau, Livonia Carl E. Johnson, Baton Rouge Michael A. Louis, Baton Rouge Alvina T. Opusunju, Baton Rouge J’naka I. Parker, Baton Rouge Trinity L. Rivers, Baker Pierre Sherrard, Baton Rouge Faren G. Spooner, Baton Rouge Eric T. Thompson, Jr, Harvey Raul K. Viera, Augusta, GA Jonathon R. Whisnant, Greenwell Springs Clovis R. Williams, Baton Rouge Isayah J. Wiltz, Breaux Bridge Benjamin Zeno, Baton Rouge

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Christopher D. Batiste, Addis Tre’van A. Jones, Baton Rouge Glenn S. Miller, Kentwood Brandon D. Noel, Baton Rouge Larry Stewart, New Orleans Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology Dajyra D. Lewis, Ville Platte Tydrick D. Oliver, Donaldsonville Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Josef A. Bell, Saint James Drew S. Bey, Kansas City, KS Michael A. Favorite, Gonzales Elijah S. Gwei, Baton Rouge Kayura L. Jones, Baton Rouge Durrell M. Joseph, Zachary Harlie Kennerson, Baton Rouge Joseph D. McGee Jr, Baton Rouge Keva M. Powell, Columbia Tony Richardson, Aurora, IL Brandon Smith, Destrehan

NELSON MANDELA COLLEGE OF GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Damien Ejigiri, Ph.Traci D. Smith Naja Isabelle Webb, Student Marshal Bachelor of Arts History Fredrick K. Hamilton, Baker Brianna Hunter, Opelousas David E. Johnson, Baton Rouge Donald L. Jones, Baton Rouge Aislinn Wheeler, Baton Rouge

Political Science Naomi V. Chapman, Opelousas James H. Galvin, Evans, GA Keilon C. Hill, Shreveport Shantecia L. Johnson, Monroe Chiante’ C. White, Winnsboro Perry E. White, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science Psychology Bianca D. Adams, Greenwell Springs Billi C. Allen, Destrehan Quinetta E. Ardoin, Baton Rouge Aishah A. Bazille, Baton Rouge Kayla E. Chaney, Baton Rouge Doris A. Chenier, Baker Breanna M. Davis, Saint Rose Roshidah A. Deggs, Plaquemine Angeliea Y. Favorite, Baton Rouge Aislin S. Foster, Baton Rouge Tiffani B. Henderson, Zachary Mikea L. Hooker, Baton Rouge Tamala M. Jackson, Baton Rouge Aspen A. Jenkins, Baton Rouge Corbyn B. Johnson, Slidell Lyric S. Johnson, Baton Rouge Tyree J. LeBeau, New Orleans

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Southern DIGEST Kendra V. Lewis, Canada* Nia C. Marsh, Baton Rouge Da’Jha R. Roman, Jeanerette Andre’A T. Rowley, Baton Rouge Vonecia S. Smally, Shreveport Brignette L. Tezeno, Lafayette Marqita S. Warmsley, Prairieville Sociology Shannon D. Banda, Baton Rouge Donyelle A. Butler, Vacherie Lacey Carney, Baton Rouge Monique M. Duperclay, Paulina Parco D. Cosey Jr., Baton Rouge* Conika J. Goodson, Baton Rouge Justine Mae G. Jasildo, Baton Rouge Mandy J. Mckinsey, Baton Rouge Rachelle D. Populars, Geismar Liza M. Taylor, Zachary Milesha R. Williams, Baker Courtney R. Winchester, Donaldsonville Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Caress J. Abrams, Fort Worth, TX Breanda K. Allen, Baton Rouge Xavier B. Barge, Clinton Megan J. Bethly, Bayou Goula Zackary R. Blackburn, Weeki Wachee, FL Adriuna Z. Broadway, Monroe Ava B. Chase, Baton Rouge Rishonti A. Cowart, Lauderhill, FL Zephani A. Daigle, Beaumont, TX Kyle D. Davis, Rosepine Len Dennis, Saint James Keri A. Fontenette, Saint Martinville Angelynne M. Franklin, Baton Rouge Donald L. Hogan, Baton Rouge Damien D. Hunt, Baton Rouge Johnathan C. Jones, Shreveport Stevencia K. Jones, Darrow Jacob G. Juge, Erwinville Teziona S. Keller, Slaughter Evelyn S. Kirk, Houston, TX Jeff S. Lawrence, La Place Whitney W. Lee, Plaquemine Chelsea London, Baton Rouge Jonathan London, Baton Rouge Derona C. Mitchell, Tempe, AZ Marshall L. Muse, Ponchatoula Keyarias L. Pegues, Mansfield Dana’ D. Plummer, Crowley Calvin L. Prater, Prairieville Bri’Ante L. Richard, Franklin Brandon D. Riley, Baton Rouge Torian T. Rose, Lafayette Irvin C. Sampson, Zachary A’Leah R. Scott, Merrillville, IN Rickikie V. Thomas, Addis Timothy T. Thompson, Slaughter Kayla Tucker, Baton Rouge Jaylin J. Turner, Henderson, NV Iviyon V. Variet, Lafayette Erica D. Washington, Alexandria Bachelor of Science Social Work Jardashai J. Alexander, Las Vegas, NV Jacqueline E. Bartley, Baton Rouge Nia P. Colbert, Baton Rouge Mary J. Coleman, Zachary Ebone’ A. Ferguson, Ethel Santavia M. Goodman, Mansura Michiko D. Gremillion, Baton Rouge Danielle A. Gulley, Baton Rouge Duane M. Ingram, Miami, FL Jada M. Jones, Napoleonville Sesheta A. McNutt, Chicago, IL Brittany Montgomery, Baton Rouge Lauren Porter, Lafayette Traci D. Smith, Beaumont, TX HONOR GRADUATES Magna Cum Laude Cumulative Grade-point Average of 3.70 – 3.85 Adora K. Eli Davonne D. Franklin Traci D. Smith Cum Laude Cumulative Grade-point Average of 3.40 -3.69 Nia P. Colbert Jeremiah M. Cornelius Rishonti A. Cowart Zephani A. Daigle Deshaun L. Fontenot Carlton Galmon

GRADUATES 5 Elijah S. Gwei Shantecia L. Johnson Marshall L. Muse Latonya R. Nelson Caleb M. Ngoh Daniel M. Nguyen Brandon D. Noel Malik S. Odom Tydrick D. Oliver Keyarias L. Pegues Dana’ D. Plummer Brianna N. Profit Tierney D. Rowe Ebony D. Offord Cynthia M. Vance Iviyon V. Variet Honorable Mention Cumulative Grade-point Average of 3.00 -3.339 Kike Adewusi-Bargblor Jardashai J. Alexander Keyona L. Banks Aishah A. Bazille Megan J. Bethly Zackary R. Blackburn Allison E. Blakes Janae C. Brock Matthew J. Brouillette Tranae J. Brown Brittney D. Carmon Devante J. Charles Johnessia D. Coleman Mary J. Coleman Lioneisha M. Dales Roshidah A. Deggs Kelcey N. Dehon Kaylin C. Eilers Beatrix M. Fabre Michael A. Favorite Keri A. Fontenette Aislin S. Foster Michael A. Green Quincey D. Grier Danielle A. Gulley Raven E. Hammond Paula S. Haynes Renecia K. Hodges Donald L. Hogan Desmond M. Hopkins Demetric Hunter Duane M. Ingram Donninetta Jackson Tamala M. Jackson Lashawn Q. James Patrice S. James Jarrod A. Jarreau Justine Mae G. Jasildo Brandi A. Johnson Corbyn B. Johnson Raenette R. Johnson Stevencia K. Jones Tre’van A. Jones Jacob G. Juge Teziona S. Keller Evelyn S. Kirk Dajyra D. Lewis Fallon A. Marquez Reda Mccastle Kaitlen A. McClendon Angela M. Mitchell Uniqua S. Nelson Raquel B. Parker Keva M. Powell Calvin L. Prater Rocchell R. Rayford Tony Richardson Aaliyah S. Roberts Asia J. Rubin Darnisha A. Ruth Shalyric L. Self Andre E. Shiver Dana L. Shoaf Faren G. Spooner Gaylyn J. Spurlock Liza M. Taylor Eric T. Thompson, Jr Krista G. Tolbert Leslie K. Triche Tiffani J. Trim Brian J. Turner Jaylin J. Turner Raul K. Viera Karyn E. Wilkins Anfernee J. Williams Eurefa Williams Jasmine D. Williams Imari B. Wiltz Courtney L. Young

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6 GRADUATES SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Fall 2018 DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE Coletha Z. Fowler-Walker, Zachary Capstone Title: Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurse Practitioners on the Prolonged use of Opioids for Chronic Pain Management in a Primary Care Setting Capstone Advisor: Sandra C. Brown, DNS, APRN, FNPBC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN Angelia Diane May Honora, Zachary Capstone Title: Evaluating Knowledge, Attitudes and Barriers among Primary Care Providers in the Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity.

Capstone Advisor: Cheryl Taylor, Ph.D.

Alexandra Jones, Greenwood Capstone Title: Evaluating Knowledge, Attitudes and Barriers among Primary Care Providers in the Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity.

Capstone Advisor: Cheryl Taylor, Ph.D. Brandie Marie Poirier Ponder, Thibodaux Capstone Title: Knowledge of Contraceptive Method Effectiveness and Misperceptions Among Female College Students Capstone Advisor: Sandra C. Brown, DNS, APRN, FNPBC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Environmental Toxicology Augusa Azalia Smith, Baker Characterization of Oncogenic HOXA1 Targets in Human Mammary Carcinoma Cells Major Professor: Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos, Ph.D. Public Policy Augustine Adu-Frimpong, Breaux Bridge Dissertation Title: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Life Expectancy in Africa, 1960-2015 Major Professor: Kingsley Esedo, Ph.D. Edna Enih Tembi Akuta, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: A Multi-faceted Analysis of the Factors Enhancing Cybercrime Diffusion in Developing Nations: Case of Cameroon Major Professor: Sunday Anadi, Ph.D. Victor W. Mbarika, Ph.D., Co-Chair Ciera Terése Hearn, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: The State of America’s Uninsured: An Empirical Policy Evaluation of the Affordable Care Act Preand Post-Implementation Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Samantha A. Thompson, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Ghana’s Changing Tide: A Case Study of Internationalization of Education at a Ghanaian Higher Education Institution Major Professor: Melanie Johnson, Ph.D. Nursing Pamela Rena’ Domino-Potter, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: A Correlational Study of Self-Efficacy and Supportive Factors Among Licensed Practical Nurses Pursuing RN Education Major Professor: Cheryl Taylor, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Chair Tonda Delaya Martin, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: HIV-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceived Stigma as Predictors of Sexual Lifestyle Behaviors of Older Adults Major Professor: Janet S. Rami, Ph.D., RN, Chair Wanda R. Spurlock, DNS, RN-BC, CNE, FNGNA, ANEF, FAAN, Co-Chair

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SU, We Need to Talk Diamond Butler ● DIGEST Staff Writer

Southern, we need to have a serious talk. You’re getting more and more students coming in to attend the school, but you still have the same problems that have always been here.

There’s got to be times when a student here gets tired of hearing about what broke down on campus or even complaining to people about all of the negative things here. Case in point, when the power, water, and Moodle had shut down; students were livid.

You had some who were without proper water so they couldn’t bathe and had to leave off campus, which caused them to miss an important assignment. There were even people who couldn’t also go to Moodle to turn an assignment in till it passed the time for the task to be submitted.

I will say that things do happen that are beyond our control, and you did send emails to those students which allowed them to make up for any missed assignments. But even after that, the water and power continued cutting off, which again inconvenienced a lot of people and interrupted a lot of classes.

Southern University is one of the best HBCUs in the country. We have the Human Jukebox, which is one of the highlights of the school. We have amazing groups and organizations, and we have an overall family atmosphere.

All this being said, we have so many problems that, more often than not, overshadow those

qualities, such as those potholes on the back roads by the railroad tracks.

Those things could damage someone’s car, or cause someone to get injured from them. Said potholes are sinking in more and more, and if one just so happens to give out while someone is driving over it, then you can expect a whole lot of negative feedback.

We already have enough negative things said about Southern on the news, and if something like that were to happen, it would just add on top to all of the negative things people are already saying about our school.

Another thing that needs to be updated is the old buildings across the campus. There are electrical outlets with wires sticking out, some buildings that have broken windows or windows that are screwed shut, some classrooms that don’t have working A/C or heaters, and the list goes on and on.

These buildings have been in the same conditions since my parents went to school, and maybe even further back than that. Not to say that there are no other problems that could use attention, but these are the problems that are more so being discussed or complained about among students.

As much as I love Southern University, I am not going to deny that this school has some significant issues that need repairing. Even though the school tries to do things with the best intentions, it needs to start to listen more to what the students want or need.

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