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Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Tuesday . February 7, 2017
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High Energy: 2nd half spark leads Jaguars to victory BY DRAKKAR BROUSSARD
SOUTHERN DIGEST - SPORTS WRITER
After a down to the wire victory against Grambling State, the Southern University faced off against their SWAC rivals, the Jackson State Tigers. The last time the Jaguars faced the JSU Tigers on January 9, they lost 65-61. However in this second meeting, the Jags not only redeemed themselves, but left F. G. Clark Activity Center with their first win live on ESPN defeating the Jackson State Tigers 88-75. At the beginning of the first half, the Jags and Tigers fought aggressively to control the tempo of the game as it ended in a 3-point lead favoring the Jags 37-34. Forward Shawn Prudhomme showcased his defensive skill set with 3 blocks, and managed to score 7 points offensively. Prudhomme ended the night with 6 total rebounds, 4 blocks and 19 points, shooting 6 of 13 from the field. Not only that,
he also played a non-stop 40 minutes on the night. When asked about the teams ability to close the game out, Prudhomme replied that the team collective kept fighting. “I love the energy. Everybody comes in giving their 110, not just 100,” said Prudhomme. While Prudhomme’s defensive effort sparked a surge of energy for the Jags, Guard Christopher Thomas came out with a spark of his own; grabbing 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 10 points in the first half; including one shot from behind the arch. He went on to end the game with 17 points shooting 7 of 13 from the field. Guard Tre’lun Banks started off slow in point production but was able to contribute 5 assists. However, in the second half Banks and Forward Jared Sam picked up the pace collectively with 23 points and 14 much See HIGH ENERGY page 3
Senior Guard Tre’lun Banks drives to the basket against Jackson State’s Yettra Speck on Monday, February 7 in F.G. Clark Activity center. (Niguel Gary/DIGEST)
Junior Guard LaQuentin Collins shoots the jumper over Jackson State’s Edric Dennis on Monday, February 7 in F.G. Clark Activity center. (Niguel Gary/DIGEST)
Building Leaders of Tomorrow
CUSA programs promote Leadership Development BY BRIA GREMILLION
SOUTHERN DIGEST - MANAGING EDITOR
First year college students have the opportunity to develop critical leadership skills as a part of the First Year Experience program led by the Center for Undergraduate Student Achievement (CUSA). SU Leads and iLead@SU are two leadership development programs sponsored by CUSA, mainly aimed at incoming freshmen. Students participate in a series of sessions and activities during the Fall and Spring semesters, ranging from topics such as improving communication skills, teamwork, and conflict resolution with several hands on activities. First year experience coordinator, Sharae Celestine speaks on the purpose of the leadership development sessions. “The programs are geared towards helping students be well rounded professionally, be marketable, learning how to deal with different situations that you might encounter when you’re in leadership positions,” said Celestine. According to the University’s CSUA web page, “The First Year Experience program (FYE) focuses on the overall identity development of first year
college students at Southern University and A&M College. First Year Experience at SUBR provides opportunities that allow self-discovery, student development, and bridge the high school to college transition”. Although the goal is to develop freshmen into leaders for the enhancement of their University experience, upperclassmen are also encouraged to apply. Students must participate and complete the entrylevel program, SU leads, before moving on to the second component, iLead@SU. From an excerpt acquired from the University’s official website, “SU LEADS (held in the fall and spring semesters) is the entry-level leadership program for participants with the desire to serve in leadership roles at Southern University. These participants will be introduced to various strategies to enhance academic performances and selfawareness… Participants will leave the program with new personal revelations and strategic approaches for navigating through the professional world.” See TAKING CHARGE page 3
First Year Experience coordinator Sharae Celestine speaks to students about development and leadership during the SU Leads development workshop.
Students brainstorming during a group activity during the “SU Leads Development workshop.” (Don Green/DIGEST)
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