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Taking the Stage: Fall 2016 Graduation is upon us BY EDDIE BYNOG DIGEST NEWS EDITOR
Excited that their day has finally come, 428 Southern University Baton Rouge students are gearing up to take part in the University’s annual fall commencement exercises that will take place Friday, December 16 at 10:30 am. Held in the F.G. Clark Activity Center, students cheered on by family, friends and fellow classmates will receive their baccalaureate, Master’s, or doctorate degrees at the fall ceremony. With 44 students taking part in the ceremony from the Southern University School of Nursing, the school will graduate more students during this commencement than any other at the Baton Rouge campus. Mass communications major and graduating senior, Saveta Williams of Baton Rouge, Louisiana is one graduate who, like many others, is excited to walk across the stage and receive her diploma in just a few short weeks. “I’m so excited, I just mailed out my graduation invitations,” Williams said “and I’m so motivated to seek every opportunity that comes my way.” Upon graduation, Williams is planning to attend law school. Williams hopes that her mass communications, public relations degree will enhance certain skills required to handle big cases. “I’m going to be Olivia Pope out here,” Williams finished. Gershondalyn Holland is also a mass communication major from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is just as excited to receive her Bachelor’s degree. “It’s cliché but all the hard work and sacrifice really is coming together,” Holland said. After graduation, Holland plans on working with City Year, a non-profit organization that mentors at risk youth in the Baton Rouge area. Holland also added that she plans on further developing her brand, Dig The Creative, a creative strategy umbrella with the purposes of branding, special events and non-profit. “I’m so excited to get this over with and really start branding me,” Holland said. Students attending or
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participating in 2016’s fall commencement will have the opportunity to hear the words of this year’s graduation speaker, civil-rights activist and broadcasting executive, Xernona Clayton Brady. Brady, 86, is an alumna of Tennessee State University and The University of Chicago. Brady will share with the grads a wealth of experience and accolades, including her time as a talk show host, media executive and being Founder of the Trumpet Awards. According to their website, the Trumpet Awards is an annual acknowledgement of African – American entertainers, humanitarians, and political individuals. Brady will also be awarded an honorary doctorate degree at the ceremony. Students participating in the fall commencement exercises are asked to attend practice Thursday, December 15 at 10 AM in the Activity Center.
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Southern University Honor Students recognized for Academic Excellence College Honor Societies promote scholarship, high acumen and bestows honor, recognition and a lifetime of distinction to its membership. Initiation ceremonies for three honors societies were held at the Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes Honors College on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at 6:00pm. Minimum grade point averages for the majority of the students were 3.0 and above. The 35 inductees represented physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science and pre-nursing disciplines. They were recognized for high academic achievement and were inducted into Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society and the National Institute of Science. In the near future, the university will host a Joint Annual Meeting for Beta Kappa Chi Scientific
(1st row) Deadra Mackie, asst. professor, Daneisha Blair, Brandy Holt, Lela Murdock, Felis Thompson-Doyle, Jovanie Smith, Jocelyn Harris, Mary Beals, instructor, De’Nita Wasington, Ashia Cook, Jazlyn Farlough, Lakeshimi Jackson, (2nd row) Erin Banks, Terrence Curry, Jalen Wagner, Geo’vantay Wilson, TaQuincy Alexander
Honor Society and the National Institute of Science in March 2017. This venue will allow all participants to present scientific projects and network with students and faculty from all across the country. The organizations are hosted by the Biological Science Department. Dr. Eduardo Martinez Ceballos, Chairman of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Toxicology, shared remarks which
encouraged students to remain on their course and continue to achieve greatness. He noted that there is a need for bright minds in STEM fields to share in the development of future generations and communities. Faculty sponsors facilitating the ceremonies included Deadra James Mackie, national executive secretary, Mary Beals, instructor, and Fitzgerald Spencer, Ph.D., professor. Article: Courtesy: Ms. Deadra James-Mackie, SU Honors College
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How are your finals going? What will you do differently next semester? BY JACQUELINE MORGAN
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MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE GALA Southern University’s Department of History present Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala feturing The Michael Foster Project set on Saturday, Febuary 18 from 8-12AM. Tickets available for purchase coming soon.
BLUFF STUFF All notices for Bluff Stuff: SU Campus Notes should be submitted by 5 p.m. on Wednesday or Friday in order to make Xernona Clayton, a civil rights leader it in the next Campus Notes. and pioneering broadcasting executive Please send information to erin_ best known as the founder and ceo of fulbright@sus.edu or the Trumpet Awards, rachel_carriere@subr.edu. will be the guest speaker. Follow us on social media: Instagram & Twitter @SouthernU_BR or Facebook Leading the 437 fall candidates for at Southern University and A&M degrees will be top student Laura College Syori, who is graduating Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science SEE SOMETHING, in Engineering from the College of SAY SOMTHING - TITLE IX Sciences and Engineering. Members of the SUBR campus community which includes students, ANNUAL SECURITY/FIRE faculty, staff, administrators, guests, SAFETY REPORT and visitors have the right to be free The Southern University-Baton from sexual misconduct of any type. Rouge (SUBR) Annual Security and Therefore, SUBR is firmly committed Fire Safety report includes statistics to maintaining a climate of respect and for the previous three (3) years safety for everyone. concerning reported crime that For more information or to contact the occurred on campus, in certain offSUBR Title IX Coordinator, Dean of campus buildings owned or operated Students Marcus Coleman, please visit by SUBR and on public property www.sub.edu/DOS within or immediately adjacent to #KeepJagsSafe #WeAreSouthern and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional NOW HIRING! policies concerning campus security, The Jaguar yearbook is currently such as policies concerning campus seeking copy editors, writers, security, policies concerning alcohol photographers. For more information and drug use, crime prevention, the call: (225) 771-5812 or email: jermaine_ reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and proshee@subr.edu. other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the SUBR JAGUAR FOOTBALL Police Department or by accessing the We would like to congratulate the following web site http://www.subr. Southern University Football program, edu/supd. our student athletes, and the coaches for a great season! We are proud of what they accomplished this season and look forward to next season! If you see any of the players or coaches, be sure to yell “Go Jags!”
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Stein not happy withTrump: Thurgood Marshall College fund leadership rallies for recount BY PATRICIA FOSTER DIGEST STAFF WRITER
Jill Stein, Green party’s 2016 presidential candidate, had requested that the 2016 election votes be recounted after speculation that the swing states were hacked; which were Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Stein launched a Go Fund Me page with a goal to gather 2 million dollars, which she said is needed to request reviews of the results. Although experts have stated that due to monitoring the voting machines and reviewing theories and data, it is unlikely for voting fraud to occur; however, due to people’s desperation to find out whether the election results have been tampered with, Stein has raised $5 million dollars. Stein insisted that the push for the election recount is not to overturn the results. During an interview with Vanity Fair, Stein stated, “Basically, we would really like to start counting the votes and counting the paper ballots. And, as you know, this is a question in Wisconsin. But our real goal is to come away
from this with a sense that we can reassure others that this is a voting system we can trust that has integrity and security. Or that if we find problems, we can fix them.” While many commended Stein’s actions, many others questioned her motives, suggesting she was pushing an election recount for money or attention due to the fact that since Stein has voiced her speculations, it has gained her more publicity and airtime than she had received during the year of her election run. President-elect, Donald Trump, filed a lawsuit to block the election recount in Michigan, which will take place Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Trump released a statement through his transition team stating, “This recount is just a way for Jill Stein, who received less than one percent of the vote overall and wasn’t even on the ballot in many states, to fill her coffers with money, most of which she will never even spend on this ridiculous recount.” Hillary Clinton has also joined Stein on urging a recount. Clinton’s campaign lawyer stated the campaign
will play a role in the recount initiated Friday by Green Party candidate, Jill Stein. Trump’s former campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, has also released a statement calling Stein and Clinton, “sore losers”, while also stating that Clinton and Stein cannot accept reality. “Rather than adhere to the tradition of graciously conceding and wishing the winner well, they’ve opted to waste millions of dollars and dismiss the democratic process. The people have spoken. Time to listen up. #YesYourPresident,” Conway stated. Trump has also made statements on November 27 via Twitter that implied the election results have been tampered with. Despite Clinton winning the popular vite, Trump still insisted he won the popular vote, “if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally.” Regardless of whether the recount will take place or not, the election results were decided by more than 100,000 people in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. The recount would most likely not overturn the results.
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Annually, HBCU students from across the country are selected via application process, to participate in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute. The leadership institute conference is geared towards educating and facilitating HBCU students’ transition from college to the workforce. This year marked the 16th annual conference, held from November 18 - 22, in Washington D.C. The 2016 conference saw diverse Southern University student attendance, not only from
the Baton Rouge campus, but also from almost every campus in the Southern University System. In addition to the 15 students from the Baton Rouge campus, students from the Law Center, SUNO, and Southern University Shreveport were present. Advisors Tamara Montgomery, Eric Pugh, and Ryan Tucker also were in attendance. (Read the Full article on subr.edu) Written by Judson Meshack, a senior mass communications major and intern in the SU Office of Communications.
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The streak continues EALIYAH TOPLIN/DIGEST (Left) - Senior Forward Shawn Prudhomme goes for the lay up during the Paul Quinn basketball game on Tuesday, November 29, in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Right) - Guard Jamarcus Weatherspoon goes up for the shot against a Paul Quinn defender on Tuesday, November 29.
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This past Tuesday, Southern forward, Shawn Prudhomme, dominated the court with a stellar game of 37 points and led his team against Paul Quinn at home.
Prudhomme’s leadership increased the Jags’ home win record to 2-0. This was Prudhomme’s highest scoring game of the season thus far. Southern beat Paul Quinn in a convincing win of 91-79 with Southern
A Season to Remember: 2016 Football Recap BY BRANDON PRINCE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The Southern University Jaguar Football team (SU) finished the 2016 season with an 8-3 overall record and 8-1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Their season ended after a tough loss to Grambling State University, (GSU) 5230. However, in this season, Head Coach Dawson Odums helped the Jags live up to their expectations as they improved from last year’s overall record of 6-5 and 6-3 SWAC record. The Jags started off their season play with an intense road trip to Monroe taking on the University of LafayetteMonroe Warhawks. Even though they suffered their first lost (38-12), both sides of the ball looked promising continuing down the stretch. Senior running back, Lenard Tillery made himself stand out with 164 yards on the ground along with 1 touchdown. Also, junior defensive back, Danny Johnson, made himself noticeable with 2 interceptions. Unfortunately, in the next game against Tulane, the Jags could not surf the wave as they fell short by a score of 66-21. Johnson kept up his play with an interception for a touchdown from 20
yards out, bringing his total to 3 at the time. Johnson finished the year with seven interceptions and 57 tackles. After those two losses, Odums and the gang went on to win eight straight games including a spectacular home opener against Alabama State (64-6), a close win on the road against rival, Jackson State (28-24), and a shutout victory in their last season home game against Mississippi Valley State (55-0). However, the biggest accomplishments of this season went to the Tillery and Senior wide receiver, Willie Quinn. With the help of their teammates from this season and seasons past, the two combined for several records including Tillery’s SWAC all-time leading rushing record and the single season rush record (1665). As for Quinn, he became the SU’s all-time leading receiver in receptions and yards. The Jags are expected to the do same next year with the hopes of being better, with Howard leading the way offensively and Junior defensive lineman, Aaron Tiller, leading on defense. Howard finished second in SWAC with passing yards (2650) and touchdowns (29). Tiller finished the season with 9 sacks and 60 tackles.
University leading in scoring for the entire game. In the first half, the Jags scored a total of 38 points to Paul Quinn’s score of 34. In the second half, SU continued to dominate with almost doubling their first
half score by scoring 53 points to Paul Quinn’s 45. In addition to scoring 37-points, Prudhomme had 1 offensive rebound, See STREAK page 5
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Jury selection begins in high-profile Saints star’s death BY KEVIN MCGILL ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Potential jurors in the trial of a man charged with seconddegree murder in the death of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith were asked Monday about their attitudes on lethal self-defense, whether they can put aside opinions formed amid intense media coverage of Smith’s death and how Smith’s popularity might affect a verdict. Smith was a star on the 2006 Saints team that helped lift the stricken city’s spirits with a winning season after Hurricane Katrina. He played with the team when it won the franchise’s only Super Bowl three seasons later. He was shot to death April 9 during a confrontation following a vehicle crash. Charged in his death is a 29-year-old former semiprofessional football player named Cardell Hayes. The owner of a tow-truck company and the father of a 5-yearold son, Hayes is described by friends as soft-spoken and even-tempered — hardly the type to erupt into a lethal road
rage. His attorney has been laying the groundwork for a self-defense argument, saying Smith was the aggressor. Jury selection started with about 130 potential jury candidates filing into a New Orleans courtroom. Judge Camille Buras hoped to assemble a jury of 12, with four alternates, by late Monday or sometime Tuesday. So many jury candidates were summoned that reporters and other members of the public, including some of Hayes’ family and friends, had to listen to an audio feed from a nearby courtroom. Prosecutor Jason Napoli asked jurors opinions on whether the presence of a gun might escalate or de-escalate tensions. Defense attorney John Fuller quoted from the state’s socalled “stand your ground” law, noting that it allows a person engaged in legal activity to “meet force with force,” rather than retreat. He emphasized a section of the law stating that jurors cannot consider the possibility of retreat as a factor in whether the person believed deadly force was necessary.
would approach the case “if all the actions were the same, but the parties were reversed.” The trial began days after Joe McKnight, another former NFL player, was shot and killed just last Thursday in a New Orleans suburb after a road rage incident on a bridge spiraled out of control. The man authorities identified as the shooter in that case — Ronald Gasser — has been released
from custody with no charges as the investigation continues. Hayes has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in Smith’s death. Conviction carries a mandatory life sentence. He is also charged with attempted second-degree murder in the wounding of Smith’s wife, who was shot in the legs. He has been jailed since the April shooting, unable to make the $1.75 million bond.
In this Dec. 9, 2012, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith appears before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The trial for Cardell Hayes charged with second-degree murder in the April 9, 2016, shooting death of Smith begins with jury selection Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/ Bill Kostroun, File)
Outside, a handful of protesters brandished signs that read, “Free Cardell Hayes.” Hayes was wearing a dark suit Monday; he previously had appeared in court dressed in prison orange. Inside, Fuller asked potential jurors to consider how they
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Prosecution attorneys Laura Rodrigue, front left, Jason Napoli, right rear, and Tiffany Tucker, right, enter Orleans Criminal Court in New Orleans with their team as jury selection begins for Cardell Hayes as he goes on trial for the shooting-death of former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Ted Jackson/NOLA.com The Times-Picayune via AP)
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forward, Jared Sam, who had a total of seven points and nine rebounds. As a unit, the Jags had 83 points with a Field goal percentage of 50.9 precent, a 3-point percentage of 42.9 precent, and a free throw percentage of 65.6 precent. The Southern University Jaguars (3-3) will play against Tulane (1-7), Wednesday, December 7th at Fogelman Arena in Devil Fieldhouse, New Orleans, Louisiana at 7 PM. We will see if the Jags will improve their record to 4 and 3 and improve their away record to 2 and 3.
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This list was obtained from the Southern University Registrar’s Office and the Graduate School as of December 2, 2016. If you have any questions or discrepancies PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE or REGISTRAR’S OFFICE @ 225.771.5050 or THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE @ 225.771.5390. This is not the final official listing for the Fall 20156 candidates for graduation. The list will be updated daily in the Registrar’s office and Graduate school office. This list of graduates represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. The appearance of a name on this list and/or participation in the ceremonies is presumptive of graduation, but not conclusive.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE Bobby Phills, Ph.D., Dean Khadijah L Neal, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science La’Keisha D Barnes, Baton Rouge Tevin A Broadnax, Zachary Keruntae L Brown, Greensburg Breanna M Dozier, Baton Rouge LaPrecious Indiana Eckford, Columbus, MS Chinasa Joy Ekweariri, Park City, KS Shanetrese Nicole Ellis, Monroe Derrick J Espree, Opelousas L’Asia Ginai George, Clinton Ralqua Tyshe’ Gray, Baton Rouge Anya Suzanne Iford, Opelousas Myrikle Alesia Jackson, Baker Tissicha M. Myles, Plaquemine Myaisha M Nixon, Covington Sharnet Kiary Nixon, Baton Rouge Waukesha D Perkins, Port Allen Jah’Narri S Ramsey, Pearl River Charlaceya M. Robinson, Monroe Desheka K Sanders, Baton Rouge Consuelo C Taylor, Greensburg Fatrice D Williams, Zachary Jada Michelle Williams, Gretna Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry Chasity Charmaine Austin, Alexandria Keona Chanel Daniels, Baton Rouge Khadijah L Neal, Winnsboro Eddie Lee Reynolds, Rayville COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Donald Andrews, Ph.D., Dean Emmanuel Jamal Baker, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science in Accounting Emmanuel Jamal Baker, Monroe Kevren P. Cormier., Chula Vista, CA Larissa R. Derouen, Baton Rouge Georgeanna T Felder, Baytown, TX Kaitlin A Harris, Baton Rouge Alyssa Kohn, Baker Jeanna G. Saleh, Gonzales Zanobia B. Summers, Jackson, MS Rachel Thomas, Baton Rouge Jacqueline A Washington, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Finance Breanna Renee Jones, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Business Management Thalisia Alexander, Baton Rouge Daonte Ad Beamon, Desoto, TX Jamal Lynell Boulden, Chicago, IL Desmond D. Chase, Baton Rouge Chloe’ M Gaddison, New Iberia Marquis T. Hubbard, Gretna Jemeica Dontreal Lyons, Baton Rouge Nicol Miller, Lafayette Dorian A’Jahn Nash, Baton Rouge Desmond M. Profit, Baton Rouge Imani J. Redmond, Houston, TX Ronnice D. Washington, Baker Bachelor of Science in Marketing Akil Z. Bennett, Zachary Erica L. Hampton, Baton Rouge Carissa McDaniel, Alexandria COLLEGE OF HUMANITITES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Verjanis Peoples, Ph.D., Dean Rachelle Richard, Student Marshal Bachelor of Arts Phillip K Cox, Baton Rouge Amber Ra Chel Dunbar, Zachary Darrell Wayne Fielder, Beaumont, TX Paris Seymone Irvin, Gonzales Nicole B Perrie, Baton Rouge
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications Myra J Anderson, Maringouin Diamond R Bright, Edgard Montell Cherry, Clinton Brittany Diane Craig, Slidell, AL Courtney Ann Crooks, Baton Rouge Christopher Joseph Divens, New Orleans LaShonda M. Freeman, Baton Rouge Toneassa M Guillory, Carencro Marcus L Harrison, Baton Rouge Delisha Latreece Hawkins, Baton Rouge Gershondalyn F Holland, Baton Rouge Kayla Marie Hunter, Marrero Kelsa B. Elizabeth Jackson, Plaquemine Teran Marcelle James, Baton Rouge Raeven D Jones, Monroe Harold Alexander Myles, Washington, DC Treneicia Nettles, Opelousas Paul L Pleasant, Baton Rouge Marvin Darrell Price, New Orleans Daris Adriana Schneider-Bray, Baton Rouge Bria RaShawn Turner, Zachary Roshaud Henri Turner, Fayetteville, GA Saveta S Williams, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Haly Elizabeth Guitreau, Maurepas Ashley Nicole Hopkins, Baton Rouge Rachelle Richard, Jarreau Ka’Breya Marnece Sharp, Shreveport Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Joshua C. Banks, Baton Rouge Tre’lun R Banks, Baton Rouge Krystallyn Blacher, Baton Rouge Demarcus Antwain Coats, Texarkana, TX Debrandon Montre’ Fuller, Mansfield Haly E. Guitreau, Prairieville Edwina Hall, Lettsworth Anthony M. Harris, Fridley, MN Ladonna Cherie Hart, Baton Rouge Alannah Nicole Hootsell, Lawrenceville, GA David Aubin Hulbert, Baton Rouge Amber Rockelle Jackson, Prairieville Katoya L James, Port Allen Danitra A Johnson, Sunshine Tabitha L. Taylor Lavergne, Baton Rouge Katrina Webb Legaux, Baker Arthur Lee Malveaux, New, Iberia Robins A. Mateo Manzano, Baton Rouge Jamarius Norwood, Monroe Gregory Pittman, New Orleans Angelica Chrischel Robertson, Gonzales Brandie C Tate,Baton Rouge Lenard Tillery,Baton Rouge Lynn Trenell Verrett, Baton Rouge Seivauje Theresa Weber Bachelor of Music Briannica S Thompson, Monroe COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH Janet Rami, RN., Ph.D. Dean Whitney L Plummer, Student Marshal Bachelor of Science Sabreenazeer Abdullah, Raceland Destiny A Artis, New Orleans Valencia Nichelle Cooper, Baton Rouge Darnisha N Dunn, Baton Rouge Brianna L Edwards, Jeanerette Lacey Ricca James, New Orleans Mallikah D Little, Baton Rouge Heather Lashawn Lyons, Zachary J’Kierra Marsh, Baldwin Darnesha Jeanell Moore, Mesquite, TX Brittany R Plummer, Batchelor Whitney L Plummer, Batchelor Tiara Re Dawn Syria, Humble, TX Aletha L Taylor, Baton Rouge Kayleigh Giselle Thomas, Jeffersonville, IN Kayla Sha Rayne Williams, Addis Breanna S Wilson, Plaquemine Harley Wiltz, Scott
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Nyla Sulliven Allen, White Castle Jasmine D’nai Blankumsee, Baton Rouge Denetra Acacia Boudreaux, Lafayette Jenise Nicole Brookshire, Baton Rouge Kasey J Cador, Jarreau Lawrence W Christy II, Lafayette Chelsea Aundrell Chustz, Port Allen Keondria Shauntae Drummer, Bunkie Jessica D Edwards, Marrero Chelsea Tarek Ellerbee, Baton Rouge Tiera L Finley, Baton Rouge Tiffany N Francis, Baton Rouge Brianna C Guerin, Denham Springs Keiara De’sha Guerin, Zachary Jennifer A Harden, New Orleans Taffany T Hargrave, Baton Rouge Brittany Michelle Hebert, Baton Rouge Ashley Hooper, Baton Rouge Aaron James Hutchinson, Central Shonda Lafaye Jackson, Baton Rouge Rombrielle Natasha Johnson, Baton Rouge Troy Lambert Jr., Harvey Destinie Racquel LeDuff, Baton Rouge Christen De’Anne Lundy, Baton Rouge Nakia L Manning, Baton Rouge Trachessa De’Shaye Marks, Baton Rouge Whitney C Mitchell, Baton Rouge Margit N Ngambong-Muenyi, Baton Rouge Sarah B Robinson, Opelousas Shayna L Sam, Breaux Bridge Chloe A Saucer, Denham Springs Amber Cherice Scott, Baton Rouge Latarsha Monique Smith, Baton Rouge Terika Jashonda Smith, Violet Michelle L St. Cyr, Baton Rouge Caitlin Brooke Staton, Denham Springs Jes’Mia Thomas, Angie Alton A Turner, Slidell Ariel A Turner, Zachary Tezryell Charmese Washington, Baton Rouge Joella D Willett, Baton Rouge Brittany Williams, Baton Rouge Torri Youngblood, Baton Rouge Stephanie Zeno, New Roads
Ieisha Blackburn, Zachary Jawara Brown, Harvey Jonathan Charles, Lake Charles Andre Coleman, Baker Alanie Fernandez, Belle Rose Bria Jones, Zachary Kennie D. Sibley, Walker Christopher Williams, Baton Rouge
Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology
Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering Cody Emanuel Gay, Baton Rouge Julian-Milan Green, Brusly Oludotun Meshileya, Dallas, TX Samuel E Pate, Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Kyle Tashawn Burleigh, Opelousas Gabriel D Echols, Atlanta, GA Anthony R Hudson Jr., Baton Rouge Maryam Jamilurrehman, Baton Rouge Mekenzi Lorenkaye Jones, Spring, TX Robert D Lockett, Plaquemine Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology Willie E James, Laplace Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Nelson J Davis, Opelousas Kamrie LaShon Dillard, Vacherie Benjamin S. Edmondson, College Park, GA Joshua S Jefferson, Shreveport Charon L Johnson, Ethel Benjamin J Key, Addis Marcus Kristian Lewis, Beaumont, TX Wayne Matthews, New Orleans Cardre Montrel Ruffin, Roseland Michael Jermaine Stafford, Baton Rouge Drexel A Verrette, Baton Rouge Eric Demare White, Baton Rouge
Chelsea Danielle Chevies, Baton Rouge Jayde D Clement, Reserve Troynikka S Davis, Slidell Bobbi Jordan, Plaquemine Courtney Chanel Seals, Baton Rouge Jasmine Tate, Hammond Te’Yonte’ Tazrion Tillman, Thibodaux
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Bernell James Alexander, Shreveport Dacia L Alexander, Baton Rouge Alexis Jana’ Calhoun, Natchitoches Cura Monet Ceasor, Baker Jeremy R Coleman, Humble, TX Daria Crockett, Port Allen Aaron Lynn Davidson, Baton Rouge Isiah T Eaglin, Opelousas James Eaglin, Westwego Morgan Lee Gorman, New Orleans Genesis Latrice Green, Baker Sutter Hill, Baton Rouge Mynesha M Holliday, Clinton Amber Nicole Hunt, Baton Rouge Tyra L Jackson, Delhi LonDres’ Neilon Johnson, Lutcher Latoya S Jones, Baton Rouge D’Marcus M. Kennerson, Alexandria Tempest T Lennette, Baton Rouge Danzel Tevin Moore, New Orleans Diamond Lanae Moses, Covington Iva Valencia Painia, Baton Rouge Jeremy R Perkins, Jennings Kwanschine M. Pineset, Shreveport Nicholas C. Sargent-Johnson, Nashville, TN Quintel Kev Ray Sibley, Baker Kadeisha M. Ronique Slaughter, Port Allen Laura Syori, Baton Rouge Brandon Dominic Thibodeaux, Marrero Jasmond K Tucker, Wakefield Jaquel Nicole Watts, Baton Rouge Asia M Williams, Missouri City, TX Brandon Nakeal Winding, Pride
Jude P Abshire, Baton Rouge Jeremy A Beauchamp, Baton Rouge Sade A Brown, Baton Rouge Jena Dennis, Donaldsonville Ke’Aira S Dunn, Jackson Darian Nicole Garlic, Missouri City, TX Devonte R Glover, Tallulah Amber Jade Hayes, Lafayette Italy J Hayes, Baton Rouge Camrinesha S Irvin, Ethel Carnette R Jackson, Hammond Alisha S Jarrett, Baton Rouge Raven Olivia Jones, Port Allen Jaala Kitts, Plaquemine Bianca E Lewis, Baton Rouge Imari D Lloyd, Baton Rouge India L Marbs, Moreauville Rosalind J Martin, Rosedale Sherasiea S McCarthy, Winnsboro Jermey J Nicholson, Baton Rouge Ed’Lecia Putman, Baton Rouge Ya’Lecia Putman, Baton Rouge Tia Bene’ Robinson, Stockbridge, GA Gabrielle R. Simmons, Rancho Palo Verdes, CA Kezne’ J Sims, Minden Brittanay Deshawn Skidmore, Sorrento Tyler N Thompson, Port Allen Taneshia M Turner, Zachary Ronniash Tapp Verdun, Kenner Jon Tay Nichele Warner, Baton Rouge Bianca N Warren, Laplace Bianca Renee Williams, Lutcher Ariel Willis, Jennings
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Martinique R Belvin, Rialto, CA K’Shira Benton, Baton Rouge Thearonda M Davis, Baton Rouge Ebony C. ReShae’ Dorizan, Baton Rouge Donald Ray Dortch, Sunshine Nathan E Graham, Mansfield Tommeshia D Griffin, Monroe Raven J Groom, New Roads Jarrell L Harrell, Baton Rouge Marcus Daniel Jones, Gonzales Tykisha Jerrisca Knighten, Baton Rouge Kelvin Akeem Ledbetter, Shelby, NC Emmett Ledoux, Baton Rouge Alex Lewis, Baton Rouge Tylor Dupree Lighten, Humble, TX Simone Alexis Maiden, Baton Rouge Nicholas Justin McDonald, New Hebron, MS Daisia Marie McFarland, New Orleans Nastassia Neely, Baton Rouge Ashley K Rankins, Baton Rouge LaDarrius L Rawls, Bossier City Kristen A Ross, New Orleans Tramaine Sam, Church Point Desiree’ M Savage, Baton Rouge Kristofer A. Scruggs, Jacksonville, FL Tiffany Desiree Smith, Bossier Derricka D Spurs, Ferriday Jessica R Stewart, Baton Rouge Latrecia R Stewart, Alexandria Stephen Tate, Zachary JacLisia RyCarrie Thomas, Baton Rouge Audry L Thompson, Sylmar, CA Shameka Ware, Colfax Kimberly Nacole Williams, Baton Rouge Symone Williams, Amite Bachelor of Science in Social Work Tyesha D Andrews, Baton Rouge Ariel L Ard, Kentwood Latisha T Bickham, Kentwood Robin A Christmas, New Orleans Nicolette Leopold, Bastrop Tra’Destiny T Mearidy, Kentwood Heather Kristine Sam, Lafayette Jamica Shanae Scott, Baton Rouge Una A Smith, New Orleans BriAnna L Stevenson, Tallulah Kaci Denise Thomas, Baton Rouge HONOR GRADUATES MAGNA CUM LAUDE Laura Syori CUM LAUDE Chasity Charmaine Austin Ieisha R Blackburn Keona Chanel Daniels Kamrie LaShon Dillard Haly Elizabeth Guitreau Khadijah L Neal Nastassia Neely Rachelle Richard Derricka D Spurs HONORABLE MENTION Nyla Sulliven Allen Destiny A Artis Emmanuel Jamal Baker K’Shira Benton Tevin A Broadnax Alexis Jana’ Calhoun Cura Monet Ceasor Montell Cherry Courtney Ann Crooks Ebony Champagne ReShae’ Dorizan Darnisha N Dunn Jessica D Edwards Chinasa Joy Ekweariri Darrell Wayne Fielder Tiffany N Francis Cody Emanuel Gay Nathan E Graham Ralqua Tyshe’ Gray Genesis Latrice Green Raven J Groom Brianna C Guerin Amber Jade Hayes Gershondalyn F Holland Amber Nicole Hunt Amber Rockelle Jackson Shonda Lafaye Jackson Alisha S Jarrett Rombrielle Natasha Johnson Mekenzi Lorenkaye Jones
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Emmett Ledoux Simone Alexis Maiden J’Kierra An’Jelle Marsh Rosalind J Martin Sherasiea S McCarthy Rachel Lavelle Mitchell Danzel Tevin Moore Tissue M. Myles Paul L Pleasant Brittany R Plummer Whitney L Plummer Ed’Lecia Putman Sarah B Robinson Tia Bene’ Robinson Chloe A Saucer Daris Adriana Schneider-Bray Jamica Scott Kezne’ J Sims Taylor P Size Samantha Smith Tiffany Desiree Smith Caitlin Brooke Staton Brianna L Stevenson Brandie C Tate JacLisia RyCarrie Thomas Jes’Mia Thomas Audry L Thompson Tyler N Thompson Te’Yonte’ Tazrion Tillman Ariel A Turner Roshaud Henri Turner Drexel A Verrette Fatrice D Williams Stephanie Zeno SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL Damien D. Ejigiri, Ph.D., Dean CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Fall 2016 MASTER OF ARTS SCHOOL COUNSELING Yameca E. Camouche, Baton Rouge MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Ashley Nichole Herron Baker, Baton Rouge Shawnice Rene’ Christmas, Maringouin Jessica Danielle Cravins, Opelousas Quinton Kentrell Dwayne Dixon, Port Allen Jantrell Ronalynn Johnson, Baton Rouge Eugere Ayoka Robinson-Jackson, Baton Rouge Sarah Mariah Hawsey Self, Gonzales Wytisha L. Williams, Hammond Jasmine Bianca Winfield, Baton Rouge SOCIAL SCIENCES Brittiany Marie Batiste, Saint Rose Terika Lynn Dillard, Baton Rouge Brianna Besth Glover, Baton Rouge Kimberly Rosemary Grimes, Denham Springs Kiana Denise Hamilton, Baton Rouge Thomas Winton Hulbert, Baton Rouge Irlondria R. Campbell McCormick, Baton Rouge MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF EDUCATION Nayo Andrews, Baton Rouge Blair Marie Armstrong, Baton Rouge Sophie B. Balunywa, Baton Rouge Chakera Renee Bell, Donaldsonville Emmanuel Bukenya, Baton Rouge Kevin Louis Carter, Baton Rouge Kristin Marie Ewell, Baton Rouge Jamie L. George, Baton Rouge Brandi Weslii Goree, Baton Rouge Cortessa Nicole Hicks, Baton Rouge Tyrone Patrick Legier, II, Baton Rouge Kelvin Allex Love, II, Baton Rouge Brian T. McCain, Jr., Chicago, IL Bukola Bolude Oluwade, Baton Rouge Michelle Pania, Baton Rouge Abner Calverieal Patin, Baton Rouge Monique LaCretia Whaley, Baton Rouge Pamela Denise Evans White, Ponchatoula Marina Zeno, Broussard Educational Leadership Terrlyn LaTrice Blunt, Baton Rouge Neocha Farlough, Reserve Zackeus Dontrell Johnson, Baton Rouge
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Renita M. Knighten McQuirter, Baton Rouge Ashley Pate, St. Francisville Alphonse Stewart, Jr., Baton Rouge Generia Breon Vaughn, Port Allen Joshua Andre Warren, Jr., Baton Rouge MASTER OF ENGINEERING Siddartha Achanta, Baton Rouge Shiva Reddy Anumula, Baton Rouge Thesis Title:Reuse of Wastewater in Agriculture Thesis Advisor:Joseph Joshua, Ph.D. Ashwin Kumar Koyalkar, Baton Rouge Thesis Title:Enhancement of Thermal Mechanical Composition of Topcoat TBC by doping Optimal Gd₂ZrO₇ and YSZ Thesis Advisor: Patrick F. Mensah, Ph.D. Che Elvis Tuma, Prairieville MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Milton Miguel Bradley, Baton Rouge Eleanor Collins, Baton Rouge Tabatha Ann Dunn, Gonzales Sylvia Khalea Olwochi, Baton Rouge Preston Sean Poche, III, Edgard Kalvin Damon Price, Praireville Ajohnee Bre’quet Rodney, Baton Rouge Shaina Franice Singleton, White Castle Dionne T. Lewis –Williams, White Castle Alayna Ellen Wilson, Baton Rouge MASTER OF SCIENCE Biology Charissa Marie Carroll, Denham Tiffani Michelle Fletcher, Baton Rouge Melisa Alisea Morgan, Zachary Nisha Sahil Vithlani, Baton Rouge Computer Science Joslyn F. Allenke Providence Thesis Title:Man-Machine Interaction Using Speech with Case Studies Thesis Advisor: Shuju Bai, Ph.D. Vijay Bhasker Reddy Bhimanapati, Baton Rouge Thesis Title:SUBR 3D Navigator Thesis Advisor:MD Salam, Ph.D. Avinash Darwaja, Baton Rouge Thesis Title:Designing Web Applications Using Material Design and Responsive Web Design hesis Advisor: MD Salam, Ph.D. Rajagopal Dowrae, Baton Rouge Rigved Gaddam, Baton Rouge Nithish Gella, Houston, TX Mahesh Gottam, Baton Rouge Lopaa V. Kagita, Baton Rouge Priyanka Kamasani, Baton Rouge Dhruv Khannafayette Ashwini Kore, Baton Rouge Bharath Marri, Baton Rouge Sharath Chandra Mididoddi, Baton Rouge Rohitha Mikkilineni, Baton Rouge Santosh Nagavaram, Baton Rouge Manohar Reddy Nandikonda, Baton Rouge Naveen Reddy Sadivilla, Baton Rouge Shankar Sandeep, Baton Rouge Lalith Sai Krishna Sarvasiddhy, Houston, TX Thesis Title:Monitoring Land Used in Baton Rouge Using Image Processing Thesis Advisor: Sudhir Trivedi, Ph.D.
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Physics Cheick Oumar Bamba, Baton Rouge Thesis Title:“Accurate, Calculated Electronic, Transport, and Structural Properties of Wurzite Beryllium Oxyde (Be0) Thesis Advisor:Diola Bagayoko, Ph.D. Richard Osuemeshi Inakpenu, Baton Rouge Thesis Title:AB- Initio DFT Computations of Structural, Electronic, Transport and Bulk Properties of Zinc – Blende Beryllium Selenide (AB-BESE) and Exploration of Multifunctional Carbon Nanotubes – Epoxy Composites Reinforced by Carbon Fibers Thesis Advisors: Diola Bagayoko, Ph.D. Guang – Lin Zhao, Ph.D. Augustine Meombe Mbolle, Baton Rouge Thesis Title: “AB – Initio Computations of The Electronic,Transport and Bulk Properties of Cubic Calcium Oxide (CaO) in the Rock Salt Structure Thesis Advisor: Diola Bagayoko, Ph.D. Rehabilitation Counseling Tricia L. Tucker, Baton Rouge Speech-Language Pathology Joneisha T. Lee, Houma Urban Forestry Olushola Gideon Falodun, Baton Rouge Patience Quanta Muse, Greensburg DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE Rosa LaShaun Terrance Green, Baton Rouge Capstone Title: Family Nurse Practitioner Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes of Sexuality in Older Adults Capstone Advisor: Wanda Spurlock, Ph.D. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Environmental Toxicology Lulit Affin, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: “Nanosilver Impregnated Activated Carbon/Polyurethane Foam Composite for Water Treatment” Major Professor: Eyassu Woldesenbet, Ph.D. Public Policy Ronald Lawayne Rogers, Jr., Baker, LA Dissertation Title: An Assessment of the Implementations The Jump Start in Louisiana: Implications of Career and Technical Education Policy Major Professor: Revathi Hines, Ph.D. Science/Mathematics Education Fathi K. Eljaan, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: An Exploratory Study of Interactive Virtual Laboratory on Students Learning Outcome Attitude Toward General Chemistry Major Professor: Hassan Mahadallah, Ph.D. Lisa Marie Hayes-Smothers, Slaughter Dissertation Title:The Impact of Matching Teachers’ Instructional Strategies and Students’ Learning Preferences To Enhance Mathematical Achievement of at Risk Algebra 1 Students Major Professor: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D. Urban Forestry Mary Kaye Beals, Baton Rouge Dissertation Title: “Efficacy of Phytoremediation Potential and Response of Populous Deltoid to Heavy Metal Contamination” Major Professor: Kamran Abdollahi, Ph.D.
Swetha Todupunuri, Baton Rouge Thesis Title:Search Engine Based on Visual Specs and Keyword Generation Using Apriori Thesis Advisor: Sudhir Trivedi, Ph.D. Geetha Tummala, Baton Rouge Praveen Vangala, Baton Rouge Yang Yan, Baton Rouge Thesis Title:Develop and Deploy Dynamic and Local Database for Mobile Application Thesis Advisor: Ebrahim Khosravi, Ph.D. Criminal Justice Carolin Hutchinson, Baton Rouge Brittany Nicole Jackson, White Castle Peaches Marie Mitchell, Baton Rouge Raymon J. Perkins, Baton Rouge Ashlea Omega Riley, Baton Rouge
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Over the Thanksgiving break, many patiently awaited his return. The once depressed, alternative R&B singer turned pop star, The Weeknd (don’t you change his name), dropped his new album on November 25. He headlined all around the world, becoming the number one streamed artist in over 80 countries in a single day. The Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye, is native to Toronto, Canada and is the only child to two Ethiopian refugees. Growing up he found himself taking on bad habits such as smoking marijuana which then moved him onto “harder drugs.” The Weeknd first came out to the world after publishing 3 mixtapes anonymously on YouTube over a course
of a year, later combining them into the album “Trilogy.” He then caught the attention of Degrassi star, Drake, who had been signed to Lil Wayne’s label, Young Money Entertainment, two years prior. They collaborated and The Weeknd was featured on numerous songs on the album “Take Care” and also joined Drake as a guest performer at his second annual OVO Fest in their hometown of Toronto. The Weeknd has now released his fourth album, “Starboy,” and for all of those who listened since the beginning, there has been a true shift in his sound. The once low humming and sadness growing louder through one earphone to the next from his first album has been transformed into a new, free and happier sound that many are overjoyed to see. Many things about him have changed
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over the course of 6 years, including his signature hair. “It was the greatest feeling of all time,” says The Weeknd as he explains to DJ Zane Lowe about getting his hair cut. “The vision wasn’t there anymore.” In another interview with The Guardian, Starboy himself opens up about his use of drugs while making his songs by calling it a “crutch.” Explaining how before the fame, all he did was make music and do drugs in a continuous cycle, but now only uses it occasionally. “I had to get that little jump,” he says admitting he still uses it, but only to begin writing music. Over the years, he has rose to fame with songs such as “The Hills” and “Earned It” but felt as if he was still not complete. He had made strides to better
himself musically while simultaneously creating a larger fan base, but lost some of the “Valeries” he started with. On his new album, his songs “Starboy” and “False Alarm”, which were released before the 25th, gave a more upbeat, pop feel while incorporating his signature dark metaphors within each line. Many believed the old alternative R&B side of him had been lost, but they were truly mistaken. With the official release of his album, several of his songs gave off the same vibes from the Trilogy and it blew up via social media. For those who are curious about what it is about him that makes the world love him instantly, download his album on ITunes, Spotify, and anywhere else. Remember who is the “King of the Fall.”
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The Finale: Finals came quick BY JULIAN ALVAREZ DIGEST STAFF WRITER
It seems as if I started my freshman orientation just yesterday and now I’m feeling the pressure of finals. Before coming to college, I made “ends meet” in high school without studying and paying attention in class. Now that I’m in the big leagues in my education, that habit does not cut it anymore. Southern University professors are doing their absolute best to prepare their students, but at the end of the day your grade is your decision. With that being said, Professors will get paid no matter what your decision is and they will not hold your hand through this test. This is the moment where you will either sink or swim. So as a freshman, my first final
examination experience is very daunting. I want to make sure I get the best possible grades right now as a freshman so I can open doors of opportunity in the near future. I have spent three hours at a time sitting at my desk, studying. Throughout the whole weekend I have been focused on one thing and one thing only my books. When I go to the café I give myself twenty minutes to eat, go to my dorm, and get back to studying. Yes it is that serious, and I still have doubts over the outcome when the grades come out when finals are through. The very worst scenarios would spin through my head like a broken record from the moment I wake up until the moment I fall asleep. In a dream of mine,
I saw myself getting bad grades, leading to me getting booted from this University that I’ve worked so hard to matriculate into. I am a loner and people have this notion of me being a smart person in class. One of my classmates made plans to study with me on the weekend before finals, and I completely blew my classmate off because I do better on my own. Sounds mean and selfish, but I will do what’s necessary to get my degree. I am stressing bad enough and tutoring someone else would press me for time in the future when I have to prepare myself. I even spent a total of an hour on this column. Twenty minutes of each day of the week accumulated to an hour. Looking back, I may be overreacting because I was the same way for midterms,
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and I scored better than I expected. On the other hand, midterms felt more casual. Finals even have an official schedule and my Biology exam has a designated testing area. Speaking of schedules, that is another pain because the schedule is not very concise considering I got all my testing info from my classmates. I looked at the final examination schedule and I was confused as to what buildings my exams are in. Also, some of my classes weren’t shown on the schedule. I’m wondering what’s the point of having a final exam schedule if it is not useful. Forgive my candor, but if a schedule is going to be made, make it useful to everybody or don’t make it at all.
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