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Fall 2017 Commencement Ceremony
BY JACQUELINE MORGAN
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According to their website, the Southern University Law Center (SULC) was officially opened in September of 1947 to provide legal education for African-American students. Since then, the SULC has graduated thousands of students who have gone on to become some of the most prestigious law practitioners Louisiana has to offer. With that in mind, it is fitting that one of SULC’s very own, Judge Faith Jenkins, keynotes the Southern University Baton Rouge fall 2017 commencement ceremony. Faith Jenkins was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she graduated from C.E. Byrd High School. She attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, earning her bachelor’s degree in political science.While there, she became the first AfricanAmerican woman to win the Miss Louisiana Tech title. Jenkins’ pageant endeavors
led her to becoming Miss Louisiana in 2000, and advancing to compete for the Miss America title in 2001, where she was deemed first runner-up. Although she is no longer a participant, Jenkins remains active in the Miss America Organization and judges state preliminaries every year. Leaving her pageant life behind, Faith began to establish a national presence, traveling to speak about important issues facing her community and the nation. During this year of service, she motivationally spoke in some of the most impoverished areas of the nation, specifically targeting young people in juvenile facilities and boot camps. Jenkins then moved on to pursued her Juris Doctorate from SULC, graduating number one in her law class. She began her legal career in New York City at Sidley Austin, one of the most prestigious law firms in the country, where she
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spent five years as a litigator Taking her career to the before moving up to Assistant next level, Jenkins began to District Attorney at the appear as a legal analyst on Manhattan District Attorney’s See HOPE page 3 Office.
Cheerleaders Spar to Collect Change: Senate Approves Referendum For Spring
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During last Tuesday’s senate meeting, the Student Government Association (SGA) Senate passed a bill that will become a referendum listed on the spring 2018 election ballot. Coach James Smith, along with the Southern University (SU) Cheerleaders initially presented a bill to the Senate on November 9, proposing a fee increase of $12 for the cheer squad. For the purpose of “purchasing and maintaining equipment, scholarships, travel expenses and any other necessary expenses that affect the functionality of the Southern University cheerleaders,” students will be able to vote yes or no to the increase during the spring 2018 elections. The cheerleading team currently receives a $3 student assessed fee from each student every semester, although the total does not cover all expenses. The squad has had a deficit of funds for several years now. Senior Nursing major from
Student Government Association (SGA) President, Armond Duncan, gives an update during the November 28 Senate meeting in the Mocha Room of the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union. (Bria Gremillion/DIGEST)
Monroe, LA and author of the bill, Alana Stevenson filed a motion asking senators to vote on the bill during the November 28 meeting stating, “Them getting this money still isn’t enough money for them to cover all of the expenses that they’ve had and at the last Senate meeting Coach Smith spoke about him having to come out of pocket to pay for things that the cheerleaders have needed and he’s been here for a long time. . .basically dedicating his life to making sure we have the
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best cheerleading team amongst all the HBCU’s … It’s a serious need they have.” Junior Political science major from Baton Rouge, Kelvin Wells and President Pro-Tempore of the Senate filed a motion to increase the fee to only $7, stating, “I think this is a good referendum but to ensure its passage I think that maybe we can look into a lower number.” In addition to the $3 that the cheer squad already receives, a $7 increase would make their total fee, $10 instead of $15.
After healthy debate, and a roll call vote from the eight senators present, the original motion stood; to present to the student body a referendum that will allow students to vote yes or no to support the cheerleading squad by the fee renewal and increase to $12. A second bill was proposed in an effort to decrease student complaints about the passage of multiple referendums and several fee renewals every See SENATE page 3
Sunday, November 26, masses of students returned to campus from the holiday break to find that the road in front of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union was closed. Unbeknownst to the student body, a new gate was installed, extending from one side of the street to the other, on the prior Friday evening. Student concerns about the new addition were acknowledged and seemingly alleviated Tuesday, November 28 at the final Senate Meeting of the semester. Student Government Association (SGA) President, Armond Duncan rose to the occasion in an attempt rectify any rumors about the gate in question, reading verbatim an email he personally received regarding the gate. “. . . the gates represent security barriers that are currently being installed at/ along the street between the Student Union and T.H. Harris Hall. . .the rationale for the gates reflect yet another opportunity for the administration to improve its’ operations since the road is frequently requested to be barricaded and closed off from vehicular traffic from various union, university, and student organization needs,” Duncan relayed. As more questions arose, students were assured that the gate will only be closed during those requested times to prevent car traffic, and promote student safety. Director of Student Life, Jonas Vanderbilt went on to give an update about how the gates will affect the university as a whole. “When you come back in the Spring, all of those gates by the Minidome are going to be like [those],” he stated. “So, it’s sort of like campus beautification as well as security.” While construction on campus continues to prove to be an inconvenience, many students are concerned about the extended lack of access to the back of campus via E.C. Harrison street, otherwise known as “the strip.” Sophomore Nursing major, See CONSTRUCTION page 3
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The newly installed gate sits in front of the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union and acts as a security barrier. The gate was funded by ticket revenue from Traffic and Parking and is the result of a campus beautification initiative. (Bria Gremillion/DIGEST)
Jasmine Hartke finds the construction to be more of an inconvenience as it relates to parking on campus. “It’s not like the street is closed and [the university] gave professors somewhere to park. [The university] took away where [professors] park and pushed them into our parking spaces,” Hartke grieved. In late August, the chosen contractor for the job, Floyd Luster, projected the completion of the project to be November 12, 2017. As of today, December 5, students and faculty are still unable to access E.C. Harrison Street by vehicle. Unfortunately, many roadblocks have proven to pose a threat to the completion of the project, and Luster has ensured that the university is without fault. “What kind of delayed us with that
slope going down right in front of T.T. Allain, we had some issues with the design where the greys weren’t correct so the engineer had to basically redesign that area and that was the hold up on that portion,” he stated. “Then I had a issue on my end where the guy over the company scheduled to asphalt the roadway passed away, so I had to find another contractor to pave the road.” In addition to the technical issues on behalf of the contractor, the weather played a role, as the contractors cannot work on the sidewalks until the area dries after rainfall. Luster predicts the project to now be completed during winter break, confirming the completion to be the end of December.
Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) Senate during the final meeting of the semester on November 28 in the Mocha Room of the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union. (Bria Gremillion/DIGEST)
semester. If passed, the bill will allow the alteration of the Banner website “to ensure that students have the clear details in financing in the form of student assessed fees.” The bill will alter the Banner web system under the student tab starting in the spring of 2018, allowing “the title of each fee to become a clickable hyperlink” that will show a description of the fee along with the department, department head, office location and phone number. Phase II of the bill proposal will be presented to the Senate where they will be allowed to cast their votes during the spring. During the November 28 meeting, SGA members also presented their fall cabinet financial reports. During his report, SGA President, Armond Duncan introduced the Student Government Association Organizational Fund. Any student organization on campus that does not currently receive a student assessed fee will be eligible to apply, requesting the amount of financial assistance that they may need. Duncan stated that $4,000 had already been allocated to the fund in effort to “make this university better.” Applications will be available spring 2018. Following the President, Miss Southern University, Felise ThompsonDoyle, Association for Women Students President, Deja Lodree, Men’s Federation President, Anthony B. Kenney, Junior Class Vice President, Shantecia Johnson, Sophomore Class President, Jaylon Robinson and Freshman Class President, Trey Gros each gave a presentation on the activities each cabinet hosted during the fall in addition to giving a financial report. Duncan gave the Senior Class President’s presentation in her absence.
Committee reports were given. After no report from either the Academic Committee or Traffic and Parking, the Dining Committee confirmed that there will be no Midnight Breakfast during finals weeks and that a vegan selection is indeed offered in Mayberry Dining Hall every day. The Campus Beautification Committee informed students of Grounds and Services making the campus look better through a series of new projects and initiatives. New plants and greenery have been added, landscaping has been added to Mills Avenue and there are plans to landscape the south endzone of A.W. Mumford Stadium. Expressing the same sentiment of campus beautification, the recently installed gate in front of the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union raised several questions and concerns. In a statement issued by PresidentChancellor, Dr. Ray Belton, he states, “The gates represent security barriers . . the rationale for the gates reflect yet another opportunity for the administration to improve its operations since the road is frequently . . barricaded and closed off from vehicular traffic. . .by using unsightly plastic barriers and crowd control fencing. “ The gates were funded from traffic ticket revenue earned by the Southern University Police Department (SUPD). Campus police felt that a permanent solution would give a more professional appearance. The Senate will resume its regularly scheduled meetings during spring 2018.
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - Page 5 Adrianna G. Banta Falon Belona Roderick J. Bihm Jermell T. Boutain Taylor D. Bradley Jennifer L. Brown Raven L. Carr Frances W. Carter Shondra S. Carter Courtney Chappell Dominique J. Chinn Peyton M. Comeaux Marlonika S. Conley Desmond K. Dickerson Antonio L. Finley Chelsea L. Hammond Porsche T. Harris Breanna R. Hawkins Karleigh R. Hill Nancy L. Hoag Kendrick D. Hollins Keoka K. Howard Brittany S. Humphries Stephanie A. Hypolite Janae’ M. Jackson Tierra S. Jarvis Danny Johnson Kemon J. Jones JonColby W. Joseph Kelsey R. Lee Rayla S. Lloyd Donnicha J. London Melodie L. Malone Tommy L. Manning Michael A. Mitchell Jade M. Moore Asahel D. Mullins Tissicha M. Myles Alexis Newton Yvonne N. Opiri Esheka D. Parker Brandon P. Patin Gloria B. Perkins Jason D. Peters Rashad A. Pierre Aaliyah D. Reed Bria N. Reed Jerlisa R. Robinson Wilbert Rosette Dawn A. Russell Maria R. Shaw Jazmine Stephenson Asasha G. Terry Shaneka D. Thomas Jonathan Thompkins Aaron M. Tiller Kellie D. Wallace Den’a A. Wells Demetrize L. Williams CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Fall 2017 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Public Policy Mehtap Gultekin Kandara, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Federal Policy Intervention to Accelerate the Diffusion of Health Information Exchange Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. De’Shoin Arnell York, St. Gabriel Dissertation Title: The Impact of a Direct Nutrition Education Program on School-Aged Children in Louisiana Major Professor: James Larson, Ph.D. Science and Mathematics Education Cynthia Marie Weber, Ethel Dissertation Title: Investigating Misconceptions of Fractions Held by High School Students Enrolled in Algebra 1 Major Professors: Susannah Craig, Ph.D and Albertha Lawson, Ph.D Urban Forestry Celina Patricia Carson, Harvey Dissertation Title: Influence of Trees and Soil Amendment on Tomato Plant Growth and Yield in Urban Soil from the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana Major Professor: Yemane Ghebreiyessus, Ph.D. Brian O’Neal Watkins, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: Evaluating Tree Species Diversity in Thirty Parks along the Urban to Rural Gradient in East Baton Rouge Parish Major Professor: Zhu H. Ning, Ph.D.
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MASTER OF ENGINEERING Shiva Reddy Anumula, Baton Rouge Terrence L. Cyriaque, Baton Rouge Gokhan Dursun, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Effects of Main Processing Parameters on the Surface Characteristics of 316L Stainless Steel Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting Thesis Advisor: Samuel Ibekwe, Ph.D. Sarvotham Yadav Golla, Baton Rouge Sai Shiva Gourishetti, Baton Rouge MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Estelle Afome MBA, Baton Rouge Kenneth Wayne Blackson, Winnsboro Renada Wright Deschamp, Baton Rouge Fenishia Jacquel Dorsey, Gonzales Angela Marie Felton, Baton Rouge Leah Marie Harvey, Addis Jael Maryssa Holmes, Baton Rouge Kinyata Danielle Smith, Alexandria Garisha Wyshun Tucker, Baton Rouge Ryan Edward Tucker, Shreveport Althea Renee Scott Ward, Zachary EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION
Dhiyaa-ud-Deen Abdullah, Baton Rouge Nasheka Miles Franklin, Darrow Krystal Vanielle Johnson, Mobile, AL Shartelle Chelise Neal, New Orleans MASTER OF SCIENCE Biology Desiree S Dawson, Baton Rouge Sri Lakshmi Deepika Kona, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Identification of Cell Signaling Pathways Activated by RAR beta in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells Thesis Advisor: Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos Rahul Sharma, Baton Rouge Amita Shrestha, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Identification of RAR beta Target Genes in RA-Induced Differentiating Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells Thesis Advisor: Eduardo Martinez-Ceballos Computer Science Sushumna Adusumalli, Baton Rouge Aishwarya Eagala, Baton Rouge Naveen Reddy Gajjala, Baton Rouge Rakesh Kumar Galannagari, Baton Rouge Sadhana Gutta, Baton Rouge Priyanka Goriparthi, Baton Rouge Gouthami Kandala, Baton Rouge Lakshmi Prasanna Chandi Kommineni, Baton Rouge Prathiba Kotla, Baton Rouge Sravani Kunduru, Baton Rouge Prudvi Saikumar Reddy Kotra, Baton Rouge Raj Kiran Madaram, Baton Rouge Varun Sai Kumar Mareedu, Baton Rouge Venkata Rao Meruva, Baton Rouge Kaleemuddin Mohammad, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Development of an IOS Application for Classroom Interaction Thesis Advisor: Md Abdus Salam, Ph.D. Praveen Kumar Paspunuri, Baton Rouge Manohar Pasupuleti, Baton Rouge Karthik Potluru, Baton Rouge Abhiram Reddy Sangireddy, Baton Rouge Jayanth Reddy Tadiparthi, Baton Rouge Anurag Thummalapally, Baton Rouge
Criminal Justice Javon Anthony Allen, Baton Rouge Jessica R. Barber, Slaughter Lexis Courtney Butler, Baton Rouge Kasey LaShundra Kirby, Baton Rouge Antoine Maurice Morris, La Place Desiree Dominique Scott, Baton Rouge EXECUTIVE MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Bonnie Bonin-McKneely, Zachary Cedric T. Conston, Alexandria Toni Lee Dodson, Tickfaw Mercedes Sierra Fletcher Dorsey, Baton Rouge Evelyn Renee Dunn, Prairieville LaKisha Nichole Lewis Harris, Ethel Jenita Carroll Hegwood, Slidell Tamara Lynn Wheeler Hill, Prairieville Freddie Lee Jackson, Geismar James Jamison, Greenwell Springs Emmett Ledoux, Baton Rouge Micheal James Manion, Marietta, GA Kendra D. Randall, Baton Rouge DeWayne Wells, Prairieville Physics Uttam Bhandari, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: Ab-Initio Computations of Electronic, Transport and Bulk Properties of Magnesium Sulfide (MgS) in Rock Salt Structure Thesis Advisor: Diola Bagayoko, Ph.D. Rehabilitation Counseling Toni S. Frazier, Baton Rouge April Nicole Rollins, Opelousas Dominica D’Cole Scott, White Castle Speech-Language Pathology Marla Tramaine Bellinger, Baton Rouge Margie Laurice Carlin, Austin, TX Danielle Marie Christman, Vicksburg, MS **Bianca K. Jackson, Baton Rouge **Summer 2017 Graduate Therapeutic Recreation Kristin DeAne McGee Williams, Baker Amara A. Parker, Mobile, AL Urban Forestry Hasan Suslu, Baton Rouge MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Monique A. Adams, New Orleans Aminat Tosin Ajala, Baton Rouge Brittany Necole Austin, Prairieville Taressa Anne Broussard, Baton Rouge Jornel Rarnise Dixon, Baker Mhykeisha Evans George, Lafayette Johneice K. Carradine Griffin, Prairieville Roger Mitchell Guerin, New Roads Kiona Brooke Hayes, Baton Rouge Dominique N. Fortune’ Howard, New Orleans LaTonya Laquinta Butler Issac, Gonzales Nia’Ja S. Mack, Denham Springs Dionne N. Mallery, Marrero Germaine Wesco Thurmond, Slidell Charlotte LaGarde Watts, Addis Emma Ariel Wicker, Prairieville Keewanna Nekia Brignac Womack, Baker
Best of luck to all of the Fall 2017 graduates. We wish you a prosperous future. - From the Students and Staff of the Southern University Office of Student Media
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Jaguars Spank Wildcats
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Senior forward, Jared Sam, scored a gamehigh 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Southern University Jaguars men’s basketball team extended their win streak to two games with a 92-69 victory over the Wiley College Wildcats in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Wednesday night. “I thought I played [very] well,” said Sam. “It was an important win. We needed to get another win, which was really good. I know my team needs me to go out there and play like that every game, so I try to do that every game I can.” Sam led four Jaguars who scored in double figures in the blowout win. Senior guard, LaQuentin Collins, filled up the stat sheet with 15 points, four rebounds and four assists, while Senior forward, Emanuel Sheperd, added 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Junior guard, Aaron Ray, had 10 points as the Jaguars appeared to get back into rhythm after a 0-5 start to the season. “It’s a good thing we got a lot of guys that can score the ball, because we’ve had problems about that in the past about scoring the basketball,” Southern University’s interim head coach Morris Scott stated. Scott added, ”It’s always a good thing on scoring, we just need a couple more guys stopping the other team from scoring the basketball.” “We consider ourselves a very competitive team anytime we walk out there. Even if we are out man or not, we are going to go out and play a certain way every night,” he went on to say. Leading 20-15, Southern (2-5) went on a 13-2 run highlighted by a pair of three-
pointers from Derias Johnson and Aaron Ray, which helped the Jaguars build a 33-17 lead. After even play down the stretch, Jared Sam’s shot at the buzzer ignited a roar from the 452 fans in attendance and concluded the first half with SU leading, 48-29. Southern continued its dominance during the second half in a game where the Jaguars led for nearly 39 minutes of action. The game was only tied for 1:04. The Wildcats tried to press through a rough
first half spanking. Wiley guard, Kevondric Davis, had a teamhigh 22 points and 2 rebounds. Guard, Joshua Hamilton, finished 16 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. Wiley’s shooting highs along with contributed points were still not enough to escape Southern’s wrath. The Jaguars scored 44 more points in the second quarter, ending the game with a total of 92 points. The Wildcats had 32 rebounds, 17 turnovers, and 8 assists while the
David Fizdale Out,White Privilege In BY DEBRANDIN BROWN
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In America, there are certain unwritten rules of life. There are certain things you can and can’t do because of who you are, and for the most part, there has been no denying this unwritten standard of life. One such “unwritten rule” pertaining to many in the African American community is that if you are black, then you have to be twice as good to get half of what “they” have (they being white people). This sentiment rings especially loudly in the case of David Fizdale, former Head Coach of the Memphis Grizzlies. “After a thorough evaluation, I decided a change in course was necessary to move forward and provide the team and organization its best chance at success this season and beyond,” is the statement that Grizzlies General Manager, Chris Wallace made, following the news of Fizdale’s firing. The Grizzlies are one of the worst teams in the league right now, and after losing 8 straight games, it would be asinine to think that eyebrows would not be raised at the team’s leadership and their lack of progress this season. However, the need for change isn’t the topic of dispute. The topic of dispute is that since Fizdale has been head coach of this Grizzlies team, they have been a competitive playoff team, having won 43 games in Fizdale’s inaugural season. This record included making the playoffs in a staggering Western
Conference, playing against the likes of Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, and that is more than many NBA coaches who have been hired in that same time span can boast. Coaches such as Luke Walton, Kenny Atkinson, and Tom Thibodeau have all tremendously underperformed in the same time-period that Fizdale was making playoff runs in the obscenely tough Western Conference. Some may argue that the NBA is a “What have you done lately?” league, and that is a widely recognized truth. However, when you have a track record of being a great coach, as Fizdale had done for the Miami Heat as an assistant during their Finals runs of the early 2010s, not to mention leading an average Memphis team to the 7-seed in the loaded Western Conference, questions of motive will of course show up when that coach is fired. The problem with many American businesses, the NBA included, is that the unspoken rules of the world often take precedence over what is right in front of your very eyes. If you fire David Fizdale because you think your team will do better without him, then that is the team’s decision to make. However, if you make the decision that what David Fizdale accomplished in those two years weren’t enough, then the standard for being an NBA coach is a standard that many other coaches in the league are incapable of reaching at this moment.
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Jaguars dominated the interior, grabbing 43 rebounds, distributing 17 assists and committing 10 turnovers. The Jaguars will play Tulane University in New Orleans on Wednesday December 6, 2017 at noon.
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FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2017, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale reacts as he calls a timeout while facing the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. The Grizzlies have fired Fizdale, with the team at 7-12 and a day after he benched center Marc Gasol for the fourth quarter of an eighth straight loss. General manager Chris Wallace announced the move Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Being a black coach in the NBA is a hard job, but being a black man in America is even harder. One of the more obvious rules in the NBA is that if you lose enough, you will get fired. One of the more obscure and unwritten rules of the NBA however, is that if you’re black, you have to win. And if you don’t, then you’ll be replaced with a white coach who can lose in style. That is the NBA, that is America, and that is why David Fizdale was fired. In a statement since made by Fizdale to his players, fans, and the city of
Memphis, Fizdale stated, “It was a great honor and experience to serve as your Head Coach and be a part of the Memphis community.” While it is unclear what Fizdale’s next move will be it, what is clear is that he will bring the same passion and love for the game with him wherever he goes. As far as what he expected of his former team, Fizdale gives them his best wishes, and says that he “hopes they bring the fans the championship they so richly deserve.”
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BY JEFFERY OWENSBY
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Mozart to Motown was a vocal extravaganza presented by the Southern University (SU) Music Department in Hayden Hall Theater on November 29th, 2017. With $10.00 general admissions and $5.00 with a Student I.D, the experience was worth the pay, and more. Senior Instrumental Music major and performer from
Chicago, Bryant Harris sums up the experience of Mozart to Motown in one statement saying, “It was a night to remember, where musicians all over Louisiana came together to make glorious music.” Mozart to Motown’s performers made the show exciting, uplifting, inspiring, and a satisfying place to go to see students, professors, alumni, and people from Louisiana perform breathtaking pieces of
Singer, Nancy A-Holmes singing at Mozart to Motown November 29 in Hayden Hall Theater. (Jeffery L. Owensby Jr./DIGEST)
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musical art. Southern University Musical Department’s very own, Arthur Gremillion hosted the musical show. Performers played instruments, sung songs from the Baroque period, sung 1990’s R&B music, as well as danced throughout the show. Mozart to Motown featured over 15 performers and they all pleased the crowd, leaving a standing ovation after each performance. Senior Vocal Instrument major and New Orleans native, Nicholas Lockett stated, “It was a good experience to work with talented alumni and different people around Baton Rouge. It was filled with so much laughter as well as fun.” The show not only highlighted the talent of Southern University and A&M College students, but it helped carry on the legacy and shined light on the overall musical reputation of SU as a whole. It opened minds about how music used to be and how it is today. Students dazzled the crowd by singing hymns in Latin. Performers also sung songs such as “Order My Steps” by GMWA Women of Worship and “If I Ain’t Got you” by Alicia Keys. Each performer dressed and performed as if it was the Apollo. It was the place to be for all artists, or those who have any interest in
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Senior, Arthur Gremillion singing “Night Time Is The Right Time” by Herman Lubinsky November 29 in Hayden Hall. (Jeffery L. Owensby Jr./DIGEST)
music. Mozart to Motown was entertaining during and in between breaks, thanks to speaker, Hosea Reddit, who kept the crowd laughing. One of the memorable performances from Mozart to Motown was freshman saxophonist, Rondal Weems, who
performed the song “More Than Anything” by Lamar Campell. Towards the end, performers came out, took a bow and they thanked everyone for coming out. Stay tuned for any upcoming shows from the Music Department this spring.
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Critically acclaimed film director, producer, writer, actor, tastemaker, activist and Morehouse College graduate, Spike Lee, is back. He is noted for creating films that deal with controversial social and political issues like racism, politics, and urban violence in relevance to Black culture. His most popular films include Do the Right Thing (1989), Malcolm X (1992), and most recently, Chi-Raq (2015). Spike is also known for his popular 90s fashion collaborations with Nike and basketball commercials with Michael Jordan. He developed his film making skills in the legendary CAU Center at Clark Atlanta University during his time in college. Then, he furthered his education by attending the Tisch School of the Arts graduate film program before developing his 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks and media production company. Lee has developed a new hit TV series based on his 1986 directorial debut movie She’s Gotta Have It. The 10-episode Netflix series, which debuted this Thanksgiving is a reboot of the original film which is a smart, witty comedy about sexual relationships and adapting to the times. She’s Gotta Have It is the story of a vibrant, young woman who tries to juggle relationships, a social life, and her career goals. Set in Brooklyn, the story revolves
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Central Intelligence Agency Visits Southern University BY BRIA GREMILLION
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It comes as no surprise that the CIA and Southern University (SUBR) have created a partnership that has allowed the intelligence agency access to some of the best and brightest HBCU graduates in the country. Several senior Agency officers visited the university November 13 through November 18 in a series of outreach events that allowed students to engage with the professionals. The visit included a tour of the campus, meetings with President-Chancellor, Ray Belton, Vice Chancellor for Research and Strategic Initiatives, Michael Stubblefield, Director of the SU Career Services Center, Tamara Foster-Montgomery, who was instrumental in facilitating the visit, the Deans of the Business, Engineering, and Law Schools, Department Chairs, professors, students, and staff during multiple presentations and classroom visits. The group also visited the College of Nursing and Allied Health and had a discussion with the entire band, where they talked about career opportunities at the CIA, which was very well-received. According to cia.gov, the “CIA’s primary mission is to collect, analyze, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the President and senior US government policymakers in making decisions relating to national security.” In order to successfully carry out its mission, the CIA must employ those who are diligent and passionate about their career and line of work. As a result of the Diversity in Leadership Study (DLS) initiated by former CIA Director, John Brennan, a key recommendation of the DLS was to do a better job of tapping into the great talent at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Associate Chief of Analysis of the Aegean, Balkans, Caucasus Department and SU alumni, Dr. Reginald King has been employed with the CIA for 27 years. King received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from SU in 1990 and has held positions throughout the Directorate of Analysis, the National Counterterrorism Center, and the Office of Congressional Affairs at the CIA. Dr. King completed an internship during the summer between his junior and senior years at Southern, and two weeks after graduating from SU, King was hired by the CIA as a full time staff officer. “I had no idea working at the CIA was in my future,” said King. “An Agency recruiter for the Directorate of Analysis, Mr. George Farmer, visited local high schools in Baton Rouge to encourage students to apply for the U.S. Intelligence Community’s Stokes Scholarship program, which covers tuition and fees for all four years of college, and SU in the late 1980s to recruit several SU students for summer internships. At one point, Southern had one of the largest contingents of HBCU students participating in the Agency’s Stokes and Summer Internship programs.” According to King, “our main goal on this outreach trip is to revive the SU-CIA relationship and get it back to where it once was in the 1980s.” He recalls an interest in the Agency after Mr. Farmer came to the university and informed him of the opportunities and benefits that are associated with employment with the CIA. Now, almost 30 years later, King has been asked to participate in another endeavor--to work with the Agency’s Directorate of Digital Innovation to help encourage Southern University students to consider the CIA as a career option. “It’s important that we bring along that next generation to ensure that we have additional Southern graduates at the Agency,” stated King, who in 2012 was recognized with the Agency’s prestigious Don Cryer Diversity Award for his outreach and recruiting efforts at several HBCUs. Chief of Science and Technology in the Africa Mission Center of the Agency, Verna, is also a Southern alumna and has been employed with the agency for over 28 years as an analyst in the Directorate of Analysis, a technical officer in the Directorate of Science and Technology (DST), and a manager in the DS&T. Having received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
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in 1988 and reached the Agency’s Senior Intelligence Service (the group of top CIA leaders), Verna reflected on her time in undergrad at the university and how much the university has evolved. “I don’t know whether Southern realizes how much it has to offer to an organization like the CIA,” said Verna. Since working with the Agency, Verna has traveled to 5 different continents, obtained a graduate degree, and has worked her way up to the senior ranks within the agency. “I believed there was something bigger in life that I should be responsible for,” says Verna in regards to the longevity of her career with the CIA. “I think the Agency is a place that allows you to learn yourself. I think you will learn that what you thought were your limits are no longer your limits,” stated Verna. She then posed the question; what do you want out of life, out of your career? Students hoping to seek employment with the CIA must have a strong comprehensive academic career due to the high volume of applications that the Agency receives. In addition, King urges students to have an intellectual curiosity, an openness to new ideas, current events, and international affairs, and to develop strong writing and communication skills. King also advises students to stay away from negative behavior such as illegal drug use and illegal music downloads because of the extensive nature of the background check that must be completed during the Agency’s hiring process. King ultimately urges students to “just do the right things in life.” The CIA offers employment and internships for students throughout the year, summer, winter, spring and fall. All student positions are located in the Washington, D.C. area and are open to students nationwide. The CIA employs students from all academic backgrounds, and all majors are urged to apply. Applications should be submitted at least 9-12 months before the desired start date. Students can visit cia.gov/careers for more information. The group of Agency officers will be returning to SU’s campus February 19 until February 23 to conduct additional outreach on campus and to participate in the university’s career fair.
Thank You! The Career Services Center would like to express our sincere appreciation to the entire CIA Team for their dedication and commitment to impacting the lives of our students at Southern University and A&M College.
Director of Career Services, Tamara Foster-Montgomery (far right) and members of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during their visit to the Southern University Baton Rouge Campus on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
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Black Royalty in England: Markle has arrived BY ALEXIS FINDLEY
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Rachel Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced on November 27, 2017 that they are engaged to be married. The wedding date is not officially set, but it is said to be in May 2018. The relationship was first reported to the press in October 2016, but they have been together since June 2016. The Royal Couple met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend. Rachel Meghan Markle was born in Los Angeles to her parents Doria Ragland and Thomas W. Markle. Her mother is African American, and her father is Caucasian with Dutch, English, and Irish descent. Markle graduated from Northwestern University and earned a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in theater and international studies. Markle then became an actress and a freelance calligrapher. A career she will not continue after marring Prince Harry. Prince Harry is the 5th in line to the throne behind the Prince of Wales, Charles, who is the oldest child of Queen Elizabeth II. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince Williams is the oldest son of Charles. Prince George of Cambridge, is the oldest child of Prince William and Kate. Lastly, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, the second child of Prince William and Kate. When married, the couple will live together at Nottingham Cottage in London on the grounds of Kensington three men simultaneously not only baffles her father, but the men themselves. As a result, Nola uses art as an outlet and a means of self-expression to better understand herself, others, and the world around her. Her art form ranges from theatrical dance to painting, all while she tries to balance the complexity of being Black in society. Lee recently mentioned in an interview with Variety Magazine, “It was not my idea — it was my wife’s idea. Tonya had the vision. It was her vision. I said that’s a good idea. Let’s try to do it. It was just a matter of getting it set up [at a network]. But once she said it, it was like lightning.” In the show, Nola deals with the changes that come when her once artistic, predominantly wealthy, African American neighborhood changes around her due to gentrification. This is also the story of Lee’s once vibrant community of Black artists which has been turned into an impossible-to-afford haven for newcomers, leaving behind young artists who are trying to survive the trials of time. What gentrification challenges is the opportunity to see yourself in your neighborhood. The old people, the poor, and middle classes are pushed out. The once familiar storefronts have now been replaced
Palace. The engagement ring given to Markle by Harry consisted of three diamonds, two that were taken from the Jewelry collection of Diana, Princess of Wales and the Princesses’ mother. According to USA Today, Markle will become the first American, actress, and biracial person to be welcomed and married into the British royal family. She will become a royal duchess and be titled your Royal Highness. There have been remarks on the concerns of a mixed-race Royal. One concern is from a religious aspect. Markle has been identified as a Protestant prior to her engagement with Prince Harry. Following the engagement, she will be baptized and confirmed into the Church of England before the wedding and become a British Citizen Even though there have been concerns about the interracial marriage, neither the Crown or Church of England had objections to their marriage despite Markle’s status as an American Divorcee. According to NewsWeek.com, “Only four percent of British whites have settled down with someone outside their racial background” and “roughly one in ten couples in England and Wales involve two different ethnicities.” Similarly, “one in ten American marriages are between two people of different races or ethnicities.” Interracial marriages are not as common in the United Kingdom as they are in the United States, but they are
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2017 file photo, Britain’s Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle arrive at Nottingham Academy in Nottingham, England. For some black women, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s engagement was something more. One of the world’s most eligible bachelors had chosen someone who looked like them and grew up like them. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
evolving. According to NBC News, the number of black Britons living in the United Kingdom is minimal and only three percent of the population in England and Wales identified as Black British, Black African or Caribbean (2011 Census). According to NBC News, The Daily Mail publicized a story with a tweet stating, “from slaves to royalty, Meghan Markle’s upwardly mobile family.”
by tattoo parlors, endless cafes, cupcake stores, coffee shops, nail salons, luxury apartments, and dog spas. Nola fears that she won’t be able to pay her rent, and will have to leave Brooklyn or New York City altogether because of the expensive living cost. This neighborhood’s shift over time is a situation that many young adults face in today’s world. Certainly, every college student can relate to some the various events in the story. Stories like this need to be told on the big screen, but if Netflix is a starting point we’ll accept that for now. Continuing to push the culture forward, Lee has also released new clothing merchandise online to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his sixth joint (as he likes to call his films) ‘Malcolm X’ as well as a few of his other historic films. It will be interesting to see what he does next. You can follow @officialspikelee on Instagram to check out all of his new business ventures and purchase limited-edition merchandise on 40ACRES.com.
Markle’s mother has also been under discretion by Journalist, Rachel Johnson, being described as “a dreadlocked African-American lady from the wrong side of the tracks”. The hope is that the union of Rachel Markle and Prince Harry will “change Britain’s relationship with race”, stated British Commentator Afua Hirsch to NBC. SPIKE LEE from page 8
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Class Of 2021, We Got Next
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With the close of the fall semester nearing, so comes the departure of another graduating class. Faced with the prospect of our seniors leaving, there is an all too familiar feeling throughout the campus of Southern University. I know this feeling because I felt the same thing four years ago at Scotlandville Magnet High. In a world that made a little more sense, and where I knew myself a little bit less, that feeling was terrifying. The feeling that I am speaking on is that anticipation for the future. Back then, the prospect of such a change struck more fear into my heart than I would like to admit. I was unsure of myself and the path I wanted to take, and the fact that time was moving so rapidly was unnerving. However, like everything does, things change.
As a freshman in college now, I see the world in a way I never have before, and I know myself in ways I never before thought possible. That feeling of anticipation is still there, but it does not inspire fear. It inspires the idea that the dreams I have are that much closer to coming to fruition. And while I can only speak for myself, the kids that the class of 2017 ushered into high school four years ago are no longer kids. We are the future. I believe that there comes a point in every individual’s life where a change is needed. There comes a point where respect for the past is granted, but acknowledgment of the future becomes a suddenly exhilarating prospect. In high school, I felt this shift as well, but I didn’t quite understand what I was feeling. Back then, thoughts of the future were unnerving, to say the least.
My friends would no longer be by my side, and I would have to face the world’s challenges alone. Knowing what I know now however, the idea of becoming something greater and different is all I have ever wanted. So, to the class of 2021, I have this to say: the path we have going forward is going to be a challenging one. There will be days where you don’t feel like getting out of bed and going to class. There will be days where you will be alone and all you’re going to have is your dreams to carry you forward. There will come a time where those whom you regarded as friends leave your side, and the world feels empty. However, when you feel these things, I would like you to think back. Think back to how you got here and how hard you have worked to see your vision of your future come true. On those days when you don’t feel like
getting up and going to that 8:00a.m. class, remember why you do this. On those days where your dreams are all you have to hold your hat on, find solace in those dreams. And when you think you are all alone and the world feels empty, remember that this is nothing we haven’t done before. Not everyone can be great, but that is what separates us from “everyone”. There were three hundred kids in my graduating class, and maybe a quarter of us actually made it to this point. We have been chosen to be the ones to carry our generation forward. We are up next, and as many of us have looked up to seniors to show us the way, there will kids walking on this campus that will look to you for their own path forward. Class of 2021, the time to embrace change is approaching. The time to write the climax of the stories we call our lives is approaching. And that time is now.
I Don’t Want to Go Back: White Hall Update
BY JEFFERY OWENSBY
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As we all know, the men’s dormitory, Horace G. White Hall caught on fire through a faulty electric outlet in September 2017. The fire caused heavy smoke to go throughout the first and second floors of the dormitory forcing everyone in the building to evacuate. Students were then located to random dorm buildings and apartments across campus. White Hall is said to be up and running again now, and students will be moving back in January 2018 which is disappointing to some of the students. Especially the ones in apartments, such as myself. I was moved to the 400s, granted the grace to have a beautiful view of the cattle and stallions in the back, the feeling of safety, as well as a beautiful outline of the sky. Let’s not forget about the pure bliss of silence because the 400s building is away from everyone, which is how I like it.
The thought of having to move back into White is not one of the most satisfying thoughts to have, from the words of friends I’ve talked to from White. Now, we will have to re-adapt again which could possibly affect some students’ schoolwork. We love Horace G. White, but it should really be held off until next year so students won’t have to go through the process of moving belongings back into the dormitory. On top of that, we have financial aid, homework, tests, scheduling, to take care of. It’s going to be just like the beginning of the school year, all over again. And if you go to Southern University, you know what it’s like. I’m also expecting for Horace G. White to have had renovations, but I am quite dubious because the average renovation time is 4-8 months and being that it’s only been 2 months and they’re saying the dorm is ready is quite suspicious if you ask me.
Protection should come first for students, and I personally do not feel safe moving back into White, at least until the next fall school year of 2019. This puts us at high risk of danger. What if an electric problem occurred in a student’s room while sleeping? And being that I always slept with headphones on because my roommate snored loud, it could be quite drastic. There are plenty of things to consider but first priority is our protection and safety. Why should we be forced to move back into dorms we don’t feel comfortable or safe in? Horace G. White is a old building built 20+ years ago, maybe it’s time to build a new White Hall from ground up. Or even just the inside, not just in two months though. The sidewalks take longer than just two months. It’s very intriguing that the safety, which could cost a person or a few persons life, was not very well thought out. In conclusion, Horace G, White Hall caught on fire and burned a student’s entire
room including his belongings. Luckily, no one was injured. Renovations typically take 4-8 months but Horace G. White is ready in just two. Students should have a say so, and not be forced to move back into the dorm building of they do not feel safe. It is not natural and is intimidating. Although, we love Horace G. White Hall dormitory, it should be double-checked because these are students living in those dorms; young doctors, future lawyers, businessmen, musicians, and CEO’s. Students should not be forced to move back into White if they do not feel safe, and the faculty and staff of Southern University should reconsider the students’ thoughts on their safety of moving into Horace G. White Hall.
The Gift That Keeps On... Receiving?
BY JACQUELINE MORGAN
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Ace W. Mumford was the head coach of the Jaguar football team for 25 years, and led us to 5 black national championships. The football stadium is now named after him. Oscar James Dunn was the first elected black lieutenant governor of a U.S. state, and the university has a cafeteria that is named after him. Denver Smith and Leonard Brown were two students at Southern University who died fighting for the betterment and legacy of the university, and now we have the SmithBrown memorial union. I could go on and on forever about the individuals after which buildings are named
on our campus, but I think you get the gist of where I’m going. If not, let me spell it out for you like the Jukebox did during halftime last week. T-O-N-Y. Tony. Tony Clayton that is. You’ve probably been catching wind of his name a lot these days, and pretty soon you’ll be seeing it quite often as well. Why? You might ask. Well, he “gifted” Southern with a $1.1 million structure that is set to be built in the front of the football fieldhouse; the ‘Tony Clayton Championship Plaza’. It’s supposed to bring money back into the university and serve as a monument for key sports player to be honored in, and I think that’s fine and dandy but I’m more focused
on the name of the structure. ‘Tony Clayton Championship Plaza’... it took some time to come up with that one. Must’ve thought about it hard too because it definitely has a ring to it. Riddle me this, though: who told Tony Clayton that a $1.1 million donation was the price you have to pay to get your name on something around here? But an even more pressing question, what has he contributed to the university that was not of monetary value? Neither of those are rhetorical by the way. Truly generous persons are those who give silently without expectations of praise and reward, right? Or at least that’s what I thought. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I think that
anything bringing revenue into the university is always a great move, but do you have to be so flashy about it? Why not name the structure after Aeneas Williams? He broke the record for most interceptions in the NCAA Division I-AA during his time at Southern, and went on to become a NFL Hall of Famer. Why not name it after Mel Blount? He played football for SU, is a former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback, five-time Pro Bowler, and a 1989 Pro-Football Hall of Fame inductee. Those are rhetorical because I believe I have the answer, and it’s quite simple: they don’t have the millions.
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