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Special Graduation Issue
Volume 63, Issue 15
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Jaguars hold off Grambling St. and return to Reliant Stadium for the SWAC Championship
Alliyah Mooore/DIGEST Southern University Head Football Coach Dawson Odums is joined by Southern University’s Acting Chancellor Flandus McClinton, Jr. and the jaguar football team as they celebrate their victory over rival Grambling State in the 2014 Bayou Classic. The Jaguars travel to Houston, TX this weekend to face Alcorn State for the 2014 SWAC Championship at NRG Reliant Stadium.
BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III
SPORTS EDITOR
One foot to the end zone, 0:06 seconds left on the clock and the scores lingered Southern University 52 and Grambling State University 45, Grambling possesses the ball. The crowd is restless and silence entered the Mercedes-Benz Superdome but when Grambling snapped the ball and quarterback, Jonathon Williams opens the dual threat mode for the sneak to reach for it all, yet the Southern defense stood firm. Five, four, three, two, and one. It was over, the defense kept Grambling behind the goal line and Southern won the Classic which was the highest scoring Classic in history and on rivalry weekend, the teams did not disappoint. “As long as there was time on the clock, we had to stop them from getting that foot,”
said senior defensive captain, Arthur Miley. To win it all which all the stakes were on the line, the Western Division title, breaking the 20-20 tie, as well as going to the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship, Southern cascaded adversity from the Grambling State Tigers. “For us to be here, I wish I had the Las Vegas odds,” said Southern head coach Dawson Odums. For the first time all season and at the 41st Bayou Classic located at the MercedesBenz Superdome in the Crescent City of New Orleans, Southern jumped out of the gate and scored two touchdowns in the first quarter alone which allowed Grambling to be kept at the backfield with the empty set. Junior wide receiver, Willie Quinn, caught the first touchdown pass for 13 yards and
07:46 left in the first quarter. In the same fashion and for an early start, wide receiver, Mike Jones caught a medium range pass, 04:08 left for 45 yards and reached the end-zone. All in all, a slow start was not needed for Southern’s return to glory and the “dome” in times passed, has seen some sights. Accumulating an early lead, Southern thrived in the end-zone and turned it around for the team. This is all for Southern to return to the SWAC Championship against the Alcorn Braves at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Southern needed the go ahead for those early scores. The question of the season was who was going to be that quarterback. Having had a calculating brilliant first quarter, true freshman, Austin Howard was 3 of 4 on pass completions in the first quarter which reeled in the reigns.
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In response to the Jaguars explosive first quarter offense, Grambling followed suit in the second quarter scoring their first touchdown when running back Cedric Skinner wheeled his was into the end-zone by bombarding Southern’s defense for two yards and kicker Marc Orozo made a field goal for Grambling making the score 24-10. After an interception by redshirt junior safety, Dionte McDuffy, after a bullet to the outside, Howard raced back onto the field and bombed it to Mike Jones once again for a 55-yard touchdown for the first play of the possession after the Grambling turnover. Southern led by 21 points before the end of the first half. Without getting overexcited as Jaguar fans
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FINAL GRADES Final grades will be posted on Dec 8. VOTING Persons attending the 2014 SWAC Championship on this weekend can request an absentee ballot by visiting www.geauxvote.com. The deadline is today at 4:30pm. SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP Southern University will play Alcorn State University in the 2014 SWAC Championship in Houston,Texas on Saturday, December 6, 2014. at NRG (Reliant) Stadium. Kick-Off is set for 3:00pm. AUDITIONS The Book of Mormon will hold auditions Saturday December 6 and Sunday December 7 in New Orleans,
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Louisiana Participants must be 18 years or older, and are asked to submit a picture and resume and any additional materials to jrichcasting@gmail.com by 5 p.m. on Friday December 5. Please be SURE to put the City Name of the Audition in the subject line. For any questions or concerns contact Show producers Anne Garefino and Scott Rudin @ jrichcasting@ gmail.com CLASSES BEGIN Spring Classes will begin on Jan 12. FALL 2014 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Will be held Friday, December 12, 2014 at 10:30am - 2:00pm in Felton G. Clark Activity Center.
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Jaguar Speakout How effective do you feel the Student Government Association (SGA) was the semester?
ROBYN-NICOLE FAULCON MERCHANDISING, APPAREL & TEXTILES FRESHMAN NEW ORLEANS “They were very effective with keeping everyone motivated and letting everyone know the different events that were held.”
DAKOLBY MOORE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FRESHMAN DALLAS,TEXAS “To be honest I haven’t felt the presence of the SGA. Alot of stuff can be changed here at SU and I’m ready to see the changes.”
ISAIAH JORGENSEN-DUGANO CRIMINAL JUSTICE FRESHMAN BELLVUE, WASHINGTON “I feel that student government never really affected me because I never felt any impact on my class or the student body in general. They should have contributed more then they did.”
APRIL STEWART NURSING JUNIOR FRANKLIN “I really wasn’t involved in too many activites that SGA did this semester due to my focus on my academics, but I do feel they are doing a great job by keeping SU aware and exciting.”
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41st Bayou Classic Revenue Review
BY: Meagan L. Williams The Southern DIGEST
The 41st Bayou Classic bought one of the biggest financial impacts on New Orleans annually in terms of revenue, bringing in approximately $50 million. Both the Battle of the Bands and football game were held in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. This year’s Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands accounted for 28,652 fans in attendance to witness the battle between Southern University’s “Human Jukebox,” and Grambling University’s, “World Famed.” The following day the Bayou Classic Football Game between Southern and Grambling hosted 57, 852 fans. There were four categories of sponsors: platinum, gold, silver, and bronze sponsors. Platinum sponsors included WBSU News 6, LouisianaTravel.com, Coors Light, Capital One Bank, and Toyota Green Initiative. Black Enterprise, Marines, New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cox, and official New Orleans Online guide were listed in the Gold category. Silver sponsors included Coca-Cola, CH2MHill, Allstate, U.S. Army, The Home Depot, the Mercedes Benz Superdome, AARP, 365
Black, Driven Gold, Crystal Hot sauce, Tom Joyner Foundation, and Smoke Free NOLA. Caddo Parish, Entergy, the French Market District, McDonald’s, Visit Baton Rouge, Verizon, Doc Griggs, Center Plate, Sidewise, Amtrak, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 20th Essence Festival, Downtown Development DistrictNew Orleans, Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association, B3 Consulting, Louisiana Highway and Safety Commission, and Nomtin. NBC aired the game nationally in addition to an array of media teams who publicized, photographed, and radio broadcasted the game. Bayou Classic officials will begin working soon on an extension to renew the one-year contract. Although this year’s ticket sales were up by 22 percent, that was not the determining factor as to whether or not there would be a Bayou Classic in 2015. Jeffrey Ory, the Bayou Classic Media Contact from Stratega Communications and Marketing said that there were never any plans to cancel Bayou Classic. “It was all hearsay. This year’s ticket sales were not dependant on future classics.” Jaguar and Tiger fans should look forward to an eventful 42nd.
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Voting Fiasco: SGA’s attempt to increase student-voting falls short BY: Laquencia Parker The Southern DIGEST
a sticker on the front of the bus.” The event was announced via Instagram, the first post coming from the SGA account the Monday of To college students preoccupied with busy class the event. While social media is usually a reliable schedules and extracurricular activities, voting is not form of relaying messages to a large audience, a priority. According to campusvoteproject.org, more and Instagram being a popular Smartphone app, a than one quarter of college students did not register last minute post may not reach all of the intended to vote because they were not aware of where or how audience. This opens the debate of whether or not to register, or they missed the deadline. Less than 13 SGA was readily prepared for the organization and percent of students reported not voting, simply because execution of this event. it didn’t interest them. With ballots containing vital Of the 11 students who participated in the event, information that relates to students of all kinds, it is Sophomore Class President True Brown and political imperative for students to vote. science major Jasmine To encourage student voting on Singleton. Both the Southern University Baton students announced Rouge campus, the Student their vote to be Government Association provided for candidate Mary transportation for SUBR students Landrieu. - Benny Thomas (Bus Transporter) who were registered to vote to “I’m with Mary the Baker polling area to early because she supports vote from November 24 to the 26. equal play for equal work,” said Singleton. A bus arrived at the front of the Smith-Brown “I’m with Mary Landrieu simply because she is Memorial Union at 11 a.m. each day and remained in favor and support of refinancing student loans,” until five in the evening, traveling between the campus said Brown. and Baker every hour, on the hour. A surprising total The overwhelming Southern University support for of 11 students arrived to partake in the event. Landrieu has resulted in the creation of an Instagram “The turnout has been very poor,” said Benny account named SU4MARY, posts including a letter Thomas, the bus driver who transported the 11 from opposing candidate William Cassidy to the students to the polling location and back to campus. Editor of the State Times discussing his belief that When asked what he thought could increase the certain institutions of higher education should be amount of students participating, Thomas replied, “If closed, or demoted to junior colleges. they would announce it [the event] earlier, maybe put
“ The turnout was very poor”
· Transparency between SGA and the student body to efficiently be the voice of the students · Transparency between SGA, Student Affairs and the Administration when decision are made that will directly effect students · More student to student relationships with emphasis on vocation, social, and economic views · Improving campus customer service and food service on campus · Endorsing more school spirit and support amongst all male/ female sports teams · Improving the campus transit system · More school wide community service and beatification projects on campus and the surrounding Baton Rouge community · Implementation of a clear recycling program and more visible waste bins around campus to prevent excess littering · Improvement of lighting on campus to ensure campus safety · The development of a student based recruitment team to reach out to a wider demographic of prospective students · Seek improvements in communications amongst the entire campus · Develop a campus wide mentorship program that will teach the history of the university and the keys to matriculating through college · Strengthen student’s utilization of the career services and CTLE department · Providing programs and campus events that will unify the students, faculty, and administration and increase the moral and pride they have for the university
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Greeks strolling into the spring semester with new goals BY: Meagan L. Williams The Southern DIGEST
Southern University Greek organizations were released from a mandatory moratorium, which went into effect in the Spring 2014. Greek organizations received the news on Tuesday, November 14. Organizations not only included the “Divine Nine,” but consisted of music, business and other honor society fraternities. The following Wednesday, Greeks celebrated by strolling in the Cotillion Ballroom in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. Prior to this announcement, changes were made to the Greek Life Code of Conduct as well as the Comprehensive Plan for National Pan-Hellenic Council Member Organizations packet. In addition to written updates, Akai Smith, the current Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management, Brandon K. Dumas, will now serve as the advisor for the Southern University NPHC. “I now serve as the advisor for National Pan-Hellenic Council which includes the Divine Nine. I am very excited about the changes that are going to be made as a result of the moratorium and its positive outcomes,” said Smith. According to Marcus Coleman, Dean of Students, Greeks organizations are cleared to begin intake as soon as the Spring 2015 semester excluding inactive organizations on campus such as Iota Phi Theta and organizations on national moratoriums, which include Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. For more information of Greek Life or to view an updated version of the Greek Life Code of Conduct, visit www.subr.edu/
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Journey of a Lifetime: Lady Jaguars await next season BY:Felix Cunningham III game they played. It was one coach and one senior The Southern DIGEST
The fall teams came to a struggle in the beginning of the upcoming semester when they were notified of the ineligibility results and some players may not get to play or even see national championship status. In essence it did not bother most teams, because they saw Southwestern Athletic Championship glory and entered fields that they never seen before. Low fan support, excoriating nonconference matchups, and a season of surprising with encouraging wins and painful losses, the women’s volleyball team of Southern University (4-4, 12-15) has had its ups and down but did not disappoint on the court for they gave their hearts out for every
that stood together to promise a better tomorrow for the team. It has been fourteen years since they’ve been noticed and came this far and with the buildup of fans inside Clifford Seymour Gym for the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship double elimination tournament was no different and to see that the soccer team went to the “SWAC” as well was another feat in itself. At the beginning of their conference season after a brutal nonconference matchup in which the young yet disciplined, Lady Jags fought their hardest. “This team shows a great testimony to the sports program and my girls played their role this season,
Basketball Outlook: Four Straight? A Possibility BY: Keylan Scott The Southern DIGEST
Only three teams have ever one won back to back to back championships; the Bulls of the 90’s, the Celtics, who did it with Larry Bird, and the Lakers; who did it with Magic and again with Kobe. Only one team won eight in a row, Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics of the 1950s and 60s. We’ll look to add two more teams to that, the Southern University women’s and men’s basketball teams. Both
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unfortunately we came up short but I’m still very proud,” said Southern’s head coach Venessa Jacobs. They took their first loss (23) against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on September 23 in which Southern took it to the fifth set and were not down to more than ten points. It was then they knew they had to rise up in the season to be acclaimed. The coach confirmed that they had a slow start in the game and it boiled down to two serving errors. In the next week, Southern went on to face conference rival, Grambling in which they swept (3-0) to have them succumb to a loss and jump started their way to victories beyond. Southern on October 7, Southern battled against Prairie View and conquered them in the fifth set, (3-
have won the regular season SWAC title in the last two years under head coaches Roman Banks and Sandy Pugh. Both teams started the first part of the season on the road; playing in tournaments across the country. The women should have another championship caliber season. They have a senior laden team, and returning SWAC all first team honoree Jasmine Jefferson. Important players like guard Kendra Coleman also return to the regular season championship team as well. The Lady Jags have 6 seniors on the team, which spells for a very experienced team; who knows how to win. Look for important games to come against conference adversaries Alabama State and Alcorn State, who gave the Lady Jags their only two conference losses of the season; and Prairie View A&M, who kicked the Lady Jags out of the SWAC tournament in the semifinals a year ago. The men lost all conference players Malcolm
2). Lucky number five has touched the Lady Jags in previous games for them to move on ahead, now in the season it was 2-1. After their non-conference teeth clincher against the University of New Orleans in the boiled down fifth set, the Lady Jags used their wits and strength about them but Texas Southern (2-3) cleaned them up in the fifth set so now they were 2-2 in conference play and plummeted in the Western Division. On October 22, the second matchup against Grambling and Southern rallied after their loss and clean swept the Lady Tigers once again (3-0) to bring some hope to the locker-room because championship season was near and Southern did not want to be left behind to watch the other teams play on their home
Miller, who led them in scoring last year, and Calvin Godfrey, who led in rebounds. They brought back a talented back court, featuring sophomore guard Trelun Banks and junior guard Christopher Hyder. Look for Hyder to have a big season, after missing a majority of the previous season due to a blood clot. The Jaguars have also bolstered their front line with a host of big bodies, including 6-10 Frank Snow and Keith Davis; and 6-9 Thomas Pierre-Louis. The Jags also have an experienced ball club, with senior guards Cameron Monroe, Tre Lynch, and Michael Harrell. That experience should prove to be pivotal in SWAC play, when the games get tougher and winning gets harder. The team was currently in the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Florida for Thanksgiving, Trelun Banks and the rest of the team played well against better competition in the tournament. They will have break before they return
court. These young players hi-tailed and went undefeated in the SWAC tournament in which they played like a different team and cleaned the technical errors in the beginning of the season. When Southern encountered the prior champs, Alabama State, in which they sacrificed both games to allude to a loss. But the loss wasn’t truly a setback for Southern had to reach the masses and reach fans and to show that the true contenders play in Clifford Seymour Gym. When the game was over and all of the emotions were high about losing, Alabama State left the gym with the trophy but the real trophy to incoming teams are the Lady Jags next season.
to action against Dillard, Friday, December 5th. They will also travel to Minnesota to play the University of Minnesota, Waco, TX to face Baylor, Ames, IA to play Iowa State, Honolulu, HI to battle the University of Hawaii, and Laramie, WY to face the University of Wyoming. Look for important games to begin in SWAC play. Especially against conference foes Arkansas Pine Bluff, Texas Southern, and Mississippi Valley State; who gave the Jaguars their lone three losses in conference play; a revenge game against Prairie View, who beat the Jags in the first round of the SWAC tournament a year ago. The Jaguars’ men basketball team will also have two nationally televised home games against conference opponents Alabama State and Texas Southern featured on ESPNU. Lastly, we’ll look for both teams to join Jordan, Bird, and Magic; winning three straight regular season championships.
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Encore from P. 1 usually do, Grambling always finds a way to bounce back. This was a rivalry game in which nothing else matters but the win. With 0:08 left on the clock in the first half, Williams once again bridged the scoring gap as he threw a five yard pass to tight end, Verlon Hunter. After a first half of tricks, wonders, and beliefs, the Southern defense relinquished control even with quarterback Deonte Shorts who kept the ball for a goal line touchdown and running back Lenard TIllery broke through the huddle for a 52-yard touchdown, Grambling rebounded with two more touchdowns which included a surprising 99-yard run by Ka’Jandre Domino and a short pass in the backfield. Southern then had 45, Grambling 31 in the
third quarter. Every game has to be played to the fourth quarter, and Grambling proved that they can play to the fourth. Williams kept surprising the Jaguar defense with his close strides to receive a touchdown and with Hunter open for a 14-yard pass, another touchdown ensued. Near the stretch of the fourth quarter where all the dimes, bells, and whistles mattered, Jaleel Richardson returned a 79-yard kick-off return for a touchdown. Southern accumulated 52 points near the ending stretch of the fourth quarter. Williams kept the backfield open for his receivers to cop the ball and with a 76-yard pass to wide receiver Chester Roger. Grambling
now capped 45 points to Southern 52. This match up turned swiftly into one of the most nail biting Classics of all time. At the end of the game, Williams went 33-64 for 450 yards and four touchdowns, his bullets did not come unnoticed for they were calculated and emerged with many touchdown passes to emerge over the Jaguar defense. On the other hand, Howard went 14-23 for 258-yards and three touchdowns in which each quarterback suffered one interception. When the last play was played and all was said and done, Grambling head coach, Broderick Fobbs told Odums, “Win it all.” “I take my hats off to Coach Fobbs because they played a good game of football, we didn’t execute well in the backfield but we will
clean up mistakes and get ready for Houston,” finished Odums in high regards for the rivalry. To the fans that wear blue and gold, it was a victory for them but now they have to see the results tally as they replay the system that former head coach, Pete Richardson, has done before. The respect was there and with a back and forth battle and the stakes were high but now Southern leads 21-20 and the only stake left to claim that’s high to receive is winning having a repeat to win the SWAC Championship in the Reliant Stadium in Houston on December 6. See you there.
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This list was obtained from the Southern University Registrar’s Office and the Graduate School as of November 26, 2014. 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 November 2014 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 BUSINESS Donald Andrews, Ph.D., Dean Kyle Pallas Snedecor, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Accounting Jasmine Baskin, Montz Tiarra L Blanchard, Grosse Tete Ashley Marie Dewey, Houston, TX. Meldrekia L. Foster, Baton Rouge Jason Marcus Holliday, Baton Rouge Tiffany Lucille Jefferson, Port Allen Melanie Lange, Baton Rouge Rhondalette L Mack, Baton Rouge Brittney Rochelle Oti, Baton Rouge Kali Lanee’ Perry, New Iberia* Tyrah Phillips, Baton Rouge Randale Scott, Bossier City Alexis B Skidmore, Addis Idasha Nichole Thomas, Opelousas Brent Darien Washington, New Orleans Michelle Laura Williams, Zachary Bachelor of Science in Finance Monique Latricia Aron, Baton Rouge Tyrah Phillips, Baton Rouge Kyle Pallas Snedecor, Ann Arbor, MI Michelle Laura Williams, Zachary Bachelor of Science in Business Management Johnathan T Brown, Baton Rouge Jasmine N Cofield, Baton Rouge Samantha J Flemming, Baton Rouge Jeffrey William Henry, Oakland, CA Cade Thomas Leblanc, Zachary Alliesha LaQuadra LeGarde, Hammond Lyen A. Martinez, Baton Rouge Connie J Parker, Baton Rouge Krystal D Rheams, Baton Rouge Bryan James Rowry, Birmingham, AL Kelan C Woods, Amite Bachelor of Science in Marketing Anthony J Bias, Baton Rouge Megan M Clay, Slidell Joseph Corey Coleman, Alexandria Jonnika S. Lofton, New Orleans Theron A McGhee, Baton Rouge Jazmin Christine Raymond, Los Angeles, CA Adrian Sanders, Jackson, TN Genesis Spears, Baton Rouge * Posthumously COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND HUMANITIES Luria Young, Ph.D., Dean Karla L Washington, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Delky L. Arbuckle, Rosedale Crystal Briscoe, Lake Charles Chayla Rae-Kel Price, Zachary Danielle Brittany Shelton, Baton Rouge Kiersten N Victorian, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Karla L Washington, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Mychal Dewayne Bell, Jena Kyiesha Matthews Campbell, Clinton Airian J Collins, New Orleans Sasha U Ezeh, Pearl River Gwendolyn Michelle Foster, Marrero Tyra Jerene Guthrie, Baton Rouge Ashley N Justice, Baton Rouge Jacquinn L Lee, Baton Rouge Roeshay Patrick, Baton Rouge Eric Rogers, LaPlace Harley M Roller, Whiteland, IN Daleonne O Smith, Meliville Tiera Smith, Baton Rouge Ayanna Celeste Spivey, Baton Rouge
Ashaki M Tobias, Baton Rouge Greg W Whitfield, Gulfport, MS Bachelor of Arts Dwayne Adrian Bell, Baker Travis A Harris, Harvey Freddie Lee Hollins, Oakland, CA Tyrus W. Lawson, Baton Rouge Ryan Parker Lawrence, Hammond Jessica Nottingham, Baton Rouge Jonathan A Phillips, Houston, TX Charcie J Robins, Baton Rouge Imani Robinson, Shorewood, IL Savannah L Teekel, Baton Rouge Alexis R Washington, Prairieville Ebony E. Yarbrough, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications Nicole Derwann Ayers, Zachary Brandi Rene Bailey, Baton Rouge Alexandria R Burks, Baton Rouge Sherral Franklin, Baton Rouge Janniece A Gilliams, Northridge, CA Mica A. Guillory, Baton Rouge Talor Danielle Kinzy, Kentwood Torrance Gregory Latham, Baton Rouge Terrance M. Moon, Decatur, GA Joshua C Sylvester, Napoleonville Cynthia D. Thomas, Monroe Alvin Ray Washington, II, Prairieville Bachelor of Music Dominique Trinette Gibbs, New Orleans Corey Douglas Hill, Baton Rouge COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Habib P. Mohamadian, PhD, Dean Breanna Danielle Lewis, Student Marshal Architecture Shannon Gipson, West Monroe Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Ryan Jerel Guillory, Baton Rouge Mahan K. Moghaddam, Baton Rouge Jerell Pernell Smith, Baton Rouge Dandre J Woodland, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Megan L. Barthelemy, Port Sulphur Randon Dwayne Green, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Darius Tre’Shay Brooks, Baton Rouge Jazmine S. Crockett, Baton Rouge Kenneth Reginald Davis, Baker Christopher Shane Dixson, Opelousas Gilleon U Gillis, Plaquemine Vernard William Henley, Baton Rouge Ryan Daniel Kyle, Baton Rouge Joshua R. Simms, Baton Rouge Michael Eugene Thomas, Missouri City, TX Randy J Tyson, Kenner Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology Rodney Blake, Shreveport Brittany S Jones, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Taleb Mohammed Al Haddad, Mobile, AL Irving Jamel Alexander, Lake Charles Myles J Floyd, Detroit, MI Breanna Danielle Lewis, Brusly Brandon C Lockett, Port Allen Timothy Otis Matthews, Baton Rouge Chiedu Uche Odita, Shreveport Justin Larenzo Prime, Baton Rouge Kirklun Jude Pugh, Baton Rouge Kyle James Ward, Opelousas
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH Janet Rami, RN., Ph.D. Dean Leah Celeste Connor, Student Marshal
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Patrizia Turner Malbrue, Baton Rouge Kathering Denise Slatten Smiles, Zachary Political Science Kayonna Kimberly Armstrong, Baton Rouge Ebony Antoinette Autry, Jacksonville, FL John Edward Guerin, III, Baton Rouge Valencia LaTrice Johnson, Baton Rouge MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Ebony Kenyatta Benton, Baton Rouge Demetrius Gartrell Bently, Baton Rouge Christopher Michael Bester, Baton Rouge Crystal LaNae’ Patrice Bobb, Baton Rouge Ingrid Nichelle Plain Cook, Baker Ronald Johnson, Jr., Addis Theodore Questal Major, Baton Rouge Jessica Ashley Matthews, Denham Springs David Rashad Minnick, Baton Rouge Leroy Paul Montreuil, Baker Brittany Deshay Pitcher, Baton Rouge Morkeith Eric Phillips, Baton Rouge Tiara Purnell, Baton Rouge Trencia Maraina Richardson, Brusly Thomas Edwin Roque, Jr., Baton Rouge Byron Joseph Washington, Port Allen Quanna Shailendra Williams, Baton Rouge Radaja Jeree Williams, Baton Rouge Tenoa Vessel Williams, Plaquemine Lakeisha Deon Womack, Baton Rouge MASTER OF EDUCATION Educational Leadership
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Bianca Nicole Cambre, Laplace, Charlishia Dishae Coates, Baton Rouge LaQuisha Chantell Comeaux, Baton Rouge Henry Lee Forsythe, Jr., Baker Kinya L. Heard, Baton Rouge Russell Deloy Hutchinson, Baton Rouge Melisha Jenkins, Zachary India Snowden LeBlanc, Zachary Shakema Washington Mathes, Baton Rouge Diana Lee Steller, Baton Rouge Tonette Marie Washington, Baton Rouge Jamie Dionne Thomas Woolfolk, Maringouin MASTER OF ENGINEERING Blessing Chiogbu Amadi, Baton Rouge Olakunle Charles Amusan, Baton Rouge Thesis: “An Investigation for a Practical Regeneration Efficiency During Water Softening” Thesis Advisor: Chukwu Onu, Ph.D. Michael Olusola Arowolo , Baton Rouge Thesis: Tolerant Lightweight Steel Millitube Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite Materials Thesis Advisor: Samuel Ibekwe, Ph.D. Angela Davis, Baton Rouge Thesis: Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of a Shape Memory Polymer Faculty Advisor: Guoquiang Li, Ph.D. Courtney Demontray Gordon, Greensburg Dana R. Kendall, Denham Springs Redeemer Nutsugah, Baton Rouge Thesis: Exp’tal Investigation of Effect of High Pressure on Thermal Conductivity of Porous Insulators Thesis Advisor: Patrick F. Mensah, Ph.D. Babatunde Akinola Egbuniwe Ogunmekan, Baton Rouge Thesis: Healing Efficiency of Shape Memory Polymer Fiber Reinforced Syntactic Foam Under Load Thesis Advisor: Samuel Ibekwe, Ph.D. Myleka Mignon Stewart, Baton Rouge Calvin Tate, Baton Rouge MASTER OF MASS COMMUNICATION Kye J. Lewis, Baton Rouge MASTER OF NURSING Danielle Rae Guidry Alfortish, New Orleans Earl Anthony, New Orleans Michelle L. Blazek, Prairieville Norshern Dyvonne Battiste Bruce, Baton Rouge Angelle Domonique Bush, Baton Rouge Alisa Monique Butler, New Iberia Chastity Dannette Crain, Baton Rouge Megan Claire Mayers D’Amico, Baton Rouge Martha Marie Landry Edwards, Baton Rouge Johnette H. Hay, Baton Rouge Michael Louis Hebert, Baton Rouge Sharon Cecile Holley Hughes, Baton Rouge Chastity T. James, New Orleans Danish Robertson Lang, Baton Rouge Jacklyn Lee Lemoine, Baton Rouge Corie Annette Miller, Amite Jarrod Murphy Nero, New Orleans Marilyn Louise Bovie Pearley, Baton Rouge Tywanda C. Ridley, Baton Rouge Frances Virginia Durden Smith, Baton Rouge Katasha Taylor, New Orleans Alisha Nicole Thomas, Baker Shandra Trenise Thomas, Baton Rouge Shirleen Martha Watson, New Orleans Tyra Johnson Welsh, Baton Rouge Colby Lee Winborn. Baton Rouge MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LaToyia Marie Beard, Baton Rouge Michelle Danyelle Dennis, Baton Rouge Silvette Blanka Ennis, Baton Rouge Brock A. Facione, Baton Rouge Quintrell Alyce Griffin Bianca Phillice Growe Joshua Dennis Cleotha Howard, Baton Rouge Tiffany Jane Howard, Youngsville
Ashley Chanell Lewis, Baton Rouge Chad Rochon Morton, Baton Rouge Frankie George-Robertson, Baton Rouge Brittnei Collette Shelling, Baton Rouge Shalonda T. Lewis, Baton Rouge Kenya Bernice Warren, Baton Rouge EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Kenneth R. Mackie, Baker Arlanda J. Williams, Terrebonne MASTER OF SCIENCE Biology Dominique Sherrie Townsend, New Orleans Computer Science Mukungu Lukman Balunywa, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Bringing the Human in Computer Science: The Case of Mobile Devices and Poverty Eradication in Developing Countries Thesis Advisor: Mohammad Abdus Salam, Ph.D. Mounika S. Bareed, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: “Combining of Design Patterns: The Different Ways Design Patterns Produce Composites” Thesis Advisor: Nigel Gwee, Ph.D. Carla Raelyn Buckner, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Using Robotics Education to Increase and Enhance STEM Interest in Middle and High School Students Thesis Advisor: Shuju Bai, Ph.D. Chaitany Reedy Chowdary, Baton Rouge Bindu Gundameedi, Baton Rouge Deepa Nandanoor, Baton Rouge Mounika Goud Puli, Baton Rouge Dubbaka Shruthi, Baton Rouge Criminal Justice Earnest Buckner, Jr. Baton Rouge Nichole Shantel Corbin, St. Gabriel Megan Brianna Daniels, Baton Rouge Myron Keith Daniels, Baton Rouge Adrian TreVawn Joseph, Shreveport Aishia Latayia Lockett, Baton Rouge Jason Demon Matthews, Clinton Lanesha Avonte Williams, Baton Rouge Mathematics William James Parker, Baton Rouge Joseph Kervin, Walker Thesis: Quaternions, Octonions and Involutions Faculty Advisor: Katrinia Cunningham, Ph.D. Physics Ifeanyi Humphrey Nwigboji, Baton Rouge Anthony Duane Stewart, Baker Thesis Title: “An Investigation of Various Support Materials for Energy-Related Applications using Computational and Experimental Methods” Thesis Advisor: Diola Bagayoko, Ph.D. Rehabilitation Counseling Jean Marie Koll Biernbaum, Sioux City, IA Reginald Carl Burrell, Jr. Sharon Davis, Louisville, MS Briany Gutierrez, Jersey City, NJ Rosemarie Sweeney Long, Dummer, NH Tony Ned, Jr., Houston, TX Ryan E. Love, Smithdale, MS Raquel Ready-Abram, Columbia, MS Nancy Clydia Bates Sager, Foxworth, MS Ashley Nicole Whitmore, Denham Springs Speech-Language Pathology Tenatia India Hargrove, Baton Rouge Gena Louise Johnson, Baton Rouge Brittany O’Sha McCarty, Baton Rouge Laina Nicole Mckay Stove, Baton Rouge Therapeutic Recreation Terry L. Bonnie, Port Allen Vicky Helen Cusher, New Orleans Jeremy Reshard Butler, Baton Rouge Scholar Lynette Jenkins, Opelousas Mary E. Spikes, Baton Rouge
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Major Professor: Eyassu Woldesenbet, Ph.D.
Urban Forestry Laxmi Timilsina-Parajuli, Baton Rouge Selim Oz, Baton Rouge DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE Nina Michelle Jackson-Battiste, Walker Capstone Research Title: “Teaching AfricanAmerican College Students To Protect Themselves from Sexually Transmitted Diseases: An Educational Intervention” Committee Chair: Cheryl Taylor, Ph.D. Ghenet Ghebretatios, Baton Rouge Capstone Research Title: “Design of EvidenceBased Breast Cancer Survivorship Plans of Care after Completion of Primary Care Treatment” Committee Chair: Sandra Brown, Ph.D. Michelle Rena’ Nelson, Baton Rouge Capstone Research Title: “Information Technology and Use of Social Media Among Nurse Practitioner Students in Accessing Health Care Information: A Pilot Study” Committee Chair: Sandra Brown, Ph.D. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Environmental Toxicology Lulit Affin, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: “Nanosilver Impregnated Activated Carbon/Polyurethane Foam Composite for Water Filteration”
Nursing Maybella Jackson, Natchez, MS Dissertation Title: Burden and Self-Efficacy in Alzheimer’s Disease a Study of Caregivers Major Professor: Wanda Spurlock, Ph.D. Public Policy Donatus O. Ajoko, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Reprivatization Policy of Educational Institutions in Nigeria: An Assessment of Students’ Academic Performance, 1993 to 2012 Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Joy Marie Banks, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: The Impact of Anti-poverty Policy an Analysis of How State Earned Income Tax Credit Complements State Anti-poverty Policy Agendas Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Harry A. Russell Dissertation Title: Impact of U.S. Tobacco Use Policy Initiatives When Considering Socioeconomic Indicators on Smoking Cessation: Implications for Social and Behavioral Approaches for Minorities and Low SEC Groups Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Vanessa Michelle Louis, LaPlace Dissertation Title: Improving Obesity Policies in Louisiana: An Analysis Of Louisiana’s Childhood
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Sundee Atrelle Warren, Harvey Dissertation Title: Investigating the Effectiveness of Online Learning in Science Major Professor: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D. Special Education Thelma Lynnette Thompson, Slidell Dissertation Title: The Influence of African American Parents’ Educational Values on the Scholastic Adjustment of Their Children with and without Exceptional Learning Needs Major Professor: James A. Taylor, PhD. Chastity L. Wilson Dissertation Title: Students’ Perspectives on the Impact Universally Designed Assessments have on Mathematics Achievement Major Professor: James A. Taylor, Ph.D. URBAN FORESTRY Michaela Leigh Danzy Gleason, Lottie Dissertation Title: Integrating Climate Change Science into Urban Forestry through Developing Educational Material, Research Model Applications, and Student Learning Outcome Survey Major Professor: Zhu Ning, Ph.D.
Popular Styles of Fashion displayed on the Runway BY: Courtney Jacobs The Southern DIGEST On the night of Tuesday, November 25, the Designers of Tomorrow held a Centennial themed fashion show in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom of the SmithBrown Memorial Student Union. Being titled Kings and Queens of Fashion the fashion show displayed and featured popular styles beginning in the 1920s up until present day styles. “We are a fashion department, and with looking at all the fashion shows that happen on campus, we wanted to do it the right way,” said president of the Designers of Tomorrow Gaylord Bell, a 24-year-old senior fashion major from Donaldsonville, Louisiana. The organization started three years ago, and Bell decided to take charge and revamp the organization. “We wanted to get into it and get it going, and teach everyone the right way to properly do things, such as their posture.
We really wanted a great production.” Production manager and SU student Tyler Mickens, a 20 year old junior mass communications major from Los Angeles, California, was really excited about the turnout of the fashion show. “I really didn’t expect that many people to come, “It turned out way better than I expected and that’s exciting.” said Mickens. When asked about the preparation for the show Bell responded saying, “Working with everyone was a lot of work but it was so much fun as well.” Bell went on to say, “It really gave me a perspective of what my career will be like, which is stressful, but in a good way.” The Designers of Tomorrow has many plans in preparation for the 2015 spring semester, according to Bell. “We are definitely planning on doing a plus size show, a Springfest show, and a show honoring St. Jude,” said Bell. Bell finished by mentioning that there will be other shows, but he wants to keep that as a surprise to the student body.
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It’s Flu Season, Be Ware! BY: Lavarius Cotton The Southern DIGEST Influenza, commonly referred to as “the flu”, is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, and lungs. It is not the same as the stomach “flu” viruses that causes diarrhea and vomiting, but its complications can be deadly. Young children, adults older than 65, pregnant women, people with weak immune systems, and people who have chronic illnesses are at a higher risk of developing flu complications. Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold, with a runny nose, sneezing, and a sore throat. But colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly. And although a cold can be bothersome, you feel worse with the flu. There are many signs and symptoms that are often confused with the common cold. Symptoms include nasal congestion, fatigue and weakness, dry cough, headache, chills, and sweats, aching muscles, and a fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Flu viruses travel through the air in droplets when someone with the infection coughs, sneezes, or talks. You can inhale the droplets directly, or you can pick up the germs from an object and then transfer them to your eyes, nose, or mouth. People with the virus are likely contagious from the day before symptoms first appear until five to ten days after symptoms begin. Children and people with weakened immune systems may be contagious for a longer period of time. Influenza viruses are constantly changing, with new strains appearing regularly. If you’ve had influenza in the past, your body has already made antibodies to fight that particular strain of the virus. If future influenza viruses are similar to those you’ve encountered before, either by having the disease or by vaccination, those antibodies may prevent infection or lessen how severe it may be.
i Pictured above is a Chris Ware illustration of related to flu season. (Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT) Usually, you’ll need nothing more than rest and plenty of fluids to treat the flu. But in some cases, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication, such as oseltamivir(Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza). If taken soon after you notice symptoms, these drugs may shorten your illness by a day or so and help prevent serious complications. Oseltamivir is an oral medication. Zanamivir is inhaled through a device similar to an asthma inhaler and shouldn’t be used by anyone with respiratory problems, such as asthma and lung disease. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends annual flu vaccination for all Americans over the
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age of 6 months. Each year’s seasonal flu vaccine contains protection from the three or four influenza viruses that are expected to be the most common during that year’s flu season. The vaccine is typically available as an injection or as a nasal spray. The influenza vaccine isn’t 100 percent effective, so it is also important to take other measures to reduce the spread of the infection. These measures include washing your hands, avoiding crowds, and containing your coughs and sneezes. Following the CDC guidelines for flu season each year can prove very effective. For updates and guidelines on dealing with this infection visit www.cdc.gov.
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Dear SUBR Family: What an exciting and fulfilling year this has been! All members of the SUBR Family and its loyal supporters have come together to celebrate, to chronicle and to jubilantly recognize the University’s 100 years located on Scott’s Bluff. For the past twelve months, we have had several wonderful and inspiring centennial events. In the words of the late great Maya Angelou, in spite of ongoing challenges “and still [we] rise!” Alumni and supporters from across the country have joined us in celebrating this historic milestone. There has been an extraordinary spirit of celebration, of pride and of giving something back. As Acting Chancellor, I thank each of you for being an integral part of this centennial celebration.
St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason, left, and wide receiver Kenny Britt hold their hands up as they celebrate Mason’s 35-yard touchdown reception during first quarter action on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)
BY: Pete Grathoff Kansas City Star Five St. Louis Rams players took the field for Sunday’s game against the Raiders in St. Louis with their hands raised. It was to show their support for protesters in Ferguson, Mo., and around the country who are angered that former police officer Darren Wilson was not indicted by a grand jury for the killing of Michael Brown. “I just think there has to be a change,” tight end Jared Cook told the Associated Press. “There has to be a change that starts with the people that are most influential
around the world. “No matter what happened on that day, no matter how the whole situation went down, there has to be a change.” The other players were Tavon Austin, Kenny Britt, Stedman Bailey and Chris Givens. The players’ action angered the St. Louis Police Officers Association. In a news release, the Association’s business manager, Jeff Roorda, called for “the players involved to be disciplined and for the Rams and the NFL to deliver a very public apology.” The NFL said the players would not be punished for their actions, according to USA Today.
During the Bayou Classic weekend, our hearts and our bodies leaped with joy and excitement as our team led us to one of the most exhilarating victories we have ever experienced. At that moment of triumph, the joy and pride of being a member of the Jaguar Nation could not be matched. Congratulations to Coach Odums, his staff and the team for providing us with a most memorable lifetime experience. While this year is not without its challenges, it is the extraordinary peaks that we continue to experience that sustain us through whatever valley experiences we have to endure. It is both the peaks and valleys that make Southern University and A&M College the unique and wonderful institution that it is. As Acting Chancellor of Southern University and A&M College, I thank the Southern University Board of Supervisors, the Southern University System Office, the Southern University Alumni, the SUBR Senior Leadership Team, the faculty, staff and students and all supporters of SUBR for your support, loyalty and commitment to this great institution that will soon begin its second 100 years on Scott’s Bluff. On behalf of my family and me, I wish you all a blessed and safe holiday season. Best Wishes, Flandus McClinton, Jr. Acting Chancellor FM/swm
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Staying Active in the Bayou Brawl BY: Jaleyah Davis The Southern DIGEST A couple weeks ago back I wrote about the importance of being politically aware and understanding how politics affects us, our community, as well as our nation. Democrat Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Representative Bill Cassidy have been battling in what is known as the “Bayou Brawl”. There will be a runoff on December 6 between the two Louisiana politicians and the Louisiana population actively getting out to vote is vital. Politics is important, to me, because it directly and indirectly affects my livelihood. Some treat politics as the vegetables that you push aside on your plate at dinner and you wait til your parent tells you, “You have to eat your vegetables or you won’t get dessert.” But to me, it’s much more than a matter of likability. I personally do not care for the intricacies of political rivals, drama, favoritism, or blatant lack of fairness that is involved with politics, yet I don’t allow that to derail me from being knowledgeable about the truly important factors of politics.
In first grade, one of my assignments in class was to vote in pretend elections, resembling the election that was currently taking place between Albert “Al” Gore and George W. Bush. In a class where I was the only African-American and I was accompanied by a majority White class with one classmate being Cambodian. I looked around and most of them were talking about the assignment and were seemingly confident about who they’d vote for. I sat there feeling left out because I didn’t have anything discuss, I had no idea who these politicians were nor did I realize the extent to which a vote would affect my life. That night when I got home, I couldn’t wait for my mother to get home so she could help me with my homework assignment. After regular introductory conversation I eagerly asked, “Mom, in the upcoming election who are you voting for?” I quickly realized that this was not necessarily a popular topic of discussion. I was lectured on the privacy of one’s political beliefs and how inquiring about “such things” could do irreparable damage to one’s relationships. Although my mother taught me an important lesson at an early age, I still had no idea who
Bayou Classic Fan Experience BY: Lauren Johnson The Southern DIGEST Hall of fame, Basketball and Golf player Bobby Cheeley graduated from SU in 1973 and has attended Bayou classic since he enrolled in 1969. “The game, it is strictly about the game. “This is a milestone, it will be a place in history for both hbcu’s it’s the legacy will never die, and I hope more fans and African Americans will continue to support all HBCU’s we need the support, we have to remember that there was a time when we couldn’t go any where else but Southern, We are behind the jags 100 percent. Arielle Gwen, a 9-year-old girl says this is her second year attending Bayou Classic and the battle of the bands. “I enjoy watching SU beat Grambling. Gwen went on to say she plans to attend SU law school and continue the family tradition.
Allen and Joan Stark both attended SU, were they meet. Allen graduated in 1974 and Joan in 73. “We love southern and its history, we have never missed a game in 40 years.” Granbling will always be a rivalry. Telisha Stark mother of two and 2005 Grambling graduate says she contantly has to make her grambling spirit known being part of a family of 30 SU supporters. “It only takes 1 in a million but it speaks a lot of volumes. Starks son was forced by mom to wear a grambling shirt, but begs for an SU shirt. “My mom wanted me to wear this but I wanted a gold SU shirt. Stark did comment saying that she will let her son attend the college of his choice but for now he will wear the black shirt.
the candidates were and what they stood for. I went to school the following day with a blank HW assignment and based on the discussions of my classmates and seeing George W. Bush propaganda on the way to school that morning, I quickly checked his name on the ballet before my teacher, Mrs. Haywood, realized that I hadn’t done my homework before class. Because I was in the first grade at this time, I do not remember how much time went by between our class’s election and the actual election taking place. I remember coming home to my mom in a passionate discussion with the TV, similar to an argument except she was technically talking to herself. Although my mother refused to reveal her political ties, it was very clear to me that based on her reaction I’d made the wrong decision. It would be unfortunate to allow Saturday, December 6 to pass by without you exercising your right to vote. In 2012, I stepped foot on the SU campus overjoyed knowing that finally, I would be able to exercise my right to vote officially. I started to fill out my registration application to then realize that I don’t have any form of residency to establish. I was born
in the Virgin Islands, I spent 6 years in the DC, Maryland, Virginia metropolitan area, I graduated high school overseas in Abu Dhabi, and now reside in Louisiana to obtain my bachelor’s degree. Not only did I not have any residency to register to vote, I also would not be old enough to vote. I did the math and realized that my election fell 2 weeks before my eighteenth birthday. I say this to say that your vote is not necessarily yours alone. Your vote represents my vote, and all those that cannot exercise their right to vote, no matter the reasoning. We are celebrating 100 years on the Bluff, and that’s historical. But what is even more awe-inspiring is being able to say that in your school’s centennial year you’ve made a conscious effort to vote and make a difference. Because the politicians that we put in office, by voting or a lack there of, can affect policies based on our education, housing, employment, taxes, minimum wage, etc. Politics should be very much a part of your weekly lives. Make an effort to be the change that you want to see in the world! Come out on December 6 at your respective polling station.
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