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High Energy: 2nd half spark leads Jaguars to victory BY DRAKKAR BROUSSARD
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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
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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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Campus Briefs WHAT’S HAPPENING
SU TENNIS The Lady Jags are away for the next two matches but will be home on Thursday, Feb. 16 to host Southeastern Louisiana. Come out to the University Courts at 2 P.M. and show your support. #GoJags
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 8p.m.12a.m. Tickets available for purchase coming soon. CAFE LACUMBA Spring into the New Year! Wednesday, February 8, 2017 1100a.m.-1:30p.m. Thrift Hall Room 161 Menu Items includes: Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads and Soups. CASH ONLY PLEASE SU AG CENTER HOSTS 74TH ANNUAL LIVESTOCK SHOW The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center’s 74th Annual State Livestock & Poultry Show will be held March 2 - 4, 2017 at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena, Hwy. 61 North, in Baker, La. SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMTHING - TITLE IX Members of the SUBR campus community which includes students, faculty, staff, administrators, guests, and visitors have the right to be free from sexual misconduct of any type. Therefore, SUBR is firmly committed to maintaining a climate of respect and safety for everyone. For more information or to contact the SUBR Title IX Coordinator, Dean of Students Marcus Coleman, please visit www.subr.edu/DOS #KeepJagsSafe #WeAreSouthern NOW HIRING! The Jaguar yearbook is currently seeking copy editors, writers, photographers. For more information call: (225) 771-5812 or email: jermaine_proshee@subr.edu. JOIN THE SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY INTRAMURAL SPORTS COMPLEX FOR CLASSES MONDAYTHURSDAY: Mondays: Kickboxing from 5p6p; Yoga from 6p-7p; and Ripped Fitness/Zumba from 5p-6p Tuesdays: Jaguar Body Clinic from 5:30p-6:30p; and Jigg Aerobics from 7:30p-8:30p Wednesdays: Boot Camp from 6p-7p Thursdays: Jaguar Body Clinic from 5:30p-6:30p BETA KAPPA CHI Save-the-date: March 15-18! Southern University will be the host institution for the 74th Joint Annual Meeting of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society and The National Institute of Science. The
event will be held at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel. Abstract submission deadline is Feb. 6. Early bird registration fee is Feb. 13. For more information visit www.betakappachi.org SCHOLARSHIPS The Southern University System Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2017 scholarships! For more information visit: http://foundation.sus.edu
ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR CLINICAL SERVICES Semester at the Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in Augustus C. Blanks Hall. Enroll today for: Diagnostic Evaluation & Intervention Individual and group sessions For children and adults Afternoon sessions available! Enroll today! Dates: January 23-April 6, 2017 For additional information, please contact Leigh Anne Baker, Director of Clinical Education, at 225-771-2564 or leigh_baker@subr.Edu. 7TH ANNUAL SINFONIA BAND FESTIVAL The 7th Annual Sinfonia Band Festival is set for Friday, March 3 on the Baton Rouge campus starting at 9 a.m. Judges for the festival will include former SU Band Director Lawrence Jackson, Norvan Daniel, and Kedric Taylor. CAMPUS WIDE STUDENT ART EXHIBITION The exhibition is set for March 23-April 20 in the visual Arts Gallery/ Frank Hayden Hall. SU FOUNDERS’ DAY SU Founders’ Day is coming in March! Be sure to save the dates for the upcoming events! SCHOOL OF NURSING APPLICATIONS School of Nursing Applications are now available! Deadline to apply is March 3, 2017 Applications to the School of Nursing for the fall 2017 semester are now available online at www.subr.edu. Type School of Nursing Application in the search box located in the upper right corner of the webpage. All students must meet the following criteria: 1. Have been admitted to Southern University- Baton Rouge 2. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.60 or above at the time of application 3. Submission of ACT/SAT scores 4. Completion of all courses listed in the first three semesters of the nursing curriculum plan with a minimum grade of “C
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Jaguar SpeakOut
BY CHRISTINA WHITE
Why do you think retention is such a big issue at HBCUs rather than at PWIs?
KE’DARIUS JOHNSON CRIMINAL JUSTICE FRESHMAN BATON ROUGE
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“They have more resources.”
COURTENAY MATTHEWS PSYCHOLOGY FRESHMAN JEANERETTE
“Retention is not an issue at HBCU’s, it’s a MATTHEWS big issue at many other institutions. It may be a big issue at HBCUs simply because we don’t push ourselves hard enough because there’s so much going on around us.”
BUAKU ATSINA ART HISTORY FRESHMAN DESTREHAN
“Honestly, it’s an issue due to social standard that is ATSINA allowed. Mainly because I feel HBCUs don’t have a lot to live up to and when they push, they ultimately get off.”
KYLA ROSE BATES BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FRESHMAN ZACHARY
“My thought is that sometimes we are more BATES concerned with what is going on around us that we are forgetting what’s important or the mission or purpose as to why we are here. It took a lot for us to get to where we are and we can’t afford regress. “My mission in life I not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”- Maya Angelou
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New Orleans native featured in Black History Month Art exhibit BY PATRICIA FOSTER
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The Southern University Visual Arts Gallery held its first art showcase of 2017 on Thursday, February 2. Located in Frank Hayden Hall, the theme of the art showcase was “Colors of Culture,” and displayed an array of paintings created by New Orleans native Jerome Ford. Randell Henry, Associate Professor of Visual Arts and Curator for the Southern University Visual Arts Gallery felt that it was important to have this showcase during Black History Month. “Normally our shows open in January, but this year I decided that because Jerome Ford has captured the African American culture in such a vibrant way – with lots of colors and panels and designs – I wanted this show to start in the month of February.” Henry describes Ford’s showcase as a ten-year retrospective, a series of work needed rebounds. Sam also played a full game tallying up 40 minutes of play. He explained that being more active then the other team is key to victory. “Determination … I like the energy and I would like to keep this energy as we go on the road,” said Sam. Southern University Men’s Basketball has been playing fundamentally sound basketball in their last two games. The team seems to be clicking on all cylinders, gaining team chemistry, trusting their coaches’ play calling and executing Upon completion of SU leads, students are granted the opportunity to move onto the second component, titled iLead@SU. As a recommended prerequisite for students interested in becoming a Jaguar Ambassador, Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader or Freshman Seminar Mentor, iLead@SU participants must be in good academic standing in order to partake. The program is focused on sharpening the skills necessary to serve the University through leadership positions. Students participate within selfelections and also recruit others to participate in the program. “It starts to market itself based off the students,” Celestine stated. Junior Mass Communication major and SGA Sophomore Class President, Anthony Kenney, successfully completed the development program and spoke on how it prepared him to become an active leader within his class. “I recommend it to anybody who is looking forward to being a leader or a great person in general. I definitely seen a lot of people grow from the program. There’s a lot of people who took that leadership role and leadership skills, and just jumped exponentially,” Kenney finished. It is suggested that anyone interested
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from the artist that has spanned a decade. Born and raised in New Orleans, Ford’s work largely depicts the traditions, culture and every day lives of southern Louisianan’s. Ford stated that his favorite artwork at the gallery is currently his newest creation, “The Two Rebeccas.” “At some point their all my favorite but that’s just my favorite now because it’s the most recent one,” said Ford. Ford then went into detail, describing the print making process he used to create “The Two Rebeccas.” “With print making its always a surprise, you have an idea of what the outcome is going to be and when you pull the print is when you really realize what you have, so its always a surprise,” finished Ford. Ford went on to mention how honored he felt being able to show his artwork inside the Frank Hayden Gallery, “I’m glad to see a nice crowd out, it’s always
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good to show and to have people come out and see your work,” said Ford adding, “To show on a college campus is really an honor so I’m honored that there’s a nice crowd here observing.” Students in particular admired Ford’s piece, “The Beginning” which depicts two African-American children with halos above their heads playing a trumpet for the first time. “It just caught my attention,” said sophomore biology major, Tiana Young while looking at the artwork “It was the first piece I looked at when I came in this room.” Her sentiments for “The Beginning” were echoed by mass communication major, Kieosha Smith. “The beginning is my favorite piece,” said Smith, adding that it felt really good being able to see these art pieces during Black History Month. Art and history professor, Richard Walls also attended Thursday’s gallery
“The Beginning,” a piece created by New Orleans native Jerome Ford. (Courtesy/ Jerome Ford)
opening and spoke briefly on what the art exhibit meant to him. “I think it captures our history and brings us together as a community,” said Walls. Southern University Visual Arts Department will have another showcase displaying Jerome Ford’s artwork on March 2, 2017 in Frank Hayden Hall at 6:00-8:00pm.
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down the stretch to keep up their level of play. When asked how he feels about team’s overall production this season, Head Coach Roman Banks stated, “I see determination...seeing a bunch of guys focusing in as one heart beat.” The Jaguars move on to face University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) on Saturday, February 11 in Pinebluff, Arkansas and Monday, February 13. in Itta Bena, MS. vs. Mississippi Valley State. TAKING CHARGE from page 1
in joining the Student Government Association, Association for Women Studies, Collegiate 100 or Greek letter organizations participate in the program. After completion of both SU Leads and iLead@SU, participants will partake in a symposium at the end of the Spring semester, including a pinning ceremony. The highlights of the events are the guest speakers, which are usually close to the students in age, who provide positive insight and inspiration. Associate Dean of Students, Ryan Tucker, speaks on the benefits of students successfully completing the program. “We want to make sure that all of our students have the positive leadership development skills to make that transition from the collegiate level to the workforce.” Tucker goes on to state that after completing the program, a student should demonstrate top leadership development skills that you should have, including writing resumes, how to dress professionally, how to facilitate a meeting and how to prepare for a career fair. Any freshmen interested in being a part of the program are encouraged to stop by the Center for Undergraduate Student Achievement at 1075 Harris Hall.
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BY ANDREW EVANS
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With a three game losing streak hanging over their heads and post play drawing near, the Southern University Lady Jaguars squared off against JSU in a must win game. The lady Jags, coming off a 7-point loss to their rival GSU, played with much more intensity hosting the lady Tigers. Head coach Pugh was quoted after the GSU game saying “The game today came down to a couple of things. Hustle, execution and leadership” and against JSU, they were just that. After a few secret meetings from outside sources the ladies rose to the challenge. The Southern Jags filled with determination came out and shock SU supporters, outscoring JSU by 21 points in this clash of rivals (81-60). Everything was clicking tonight for the Lady jags, especially for Forward Briana Green who scored a season high of 31 points on 14 of 20 shooting from the field; including one shot from behind the arc. Green recovered 9 total rebounds, 5 of which came from the offensive side of the ball. She tallied 2 assists recording 3 steals in 31 minutes. To compliment Green’s play, Guard Skylar O’Bear recorded 4 assists, 6 rebounds and 11 points of her own. The
Junior forward Briana Green soars above two tiger defenders as she lays up the basket during the Jaguars inner conference matchup vs. Jackson State on Monday, February 6. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Green led all scorers with 31 points. (EALIYA TOPLIN/DIGEST)
bench had totaled 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 total assists on the night. As a team the Lady Jags shot 48.6 percent from the field in the first half but 53.1 percent in the second. As well as their high scoring, the Southern University Jags collected 42 total rebounds, dished out a total
of 21 assisted, ripped out 9 steals, and rejected 7 of JSU total shots. The lady Jags will have to carry their motivation and determination to their next game as they take on the lady Lions of the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff in Arkansas. The last 2 games played
away from Baton Rouge favored the opponent in single digit deficit. This is also their first meeting of the season between the two teams so the lady Jags will look to close out their two game losing streak on the road.
Junior Guard Rashad Andres pulls up for the jump shot during the game vs. Jackson State on Monday, February 6. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Niguel Gary/DIGEST)
Junior Guard Chirs Thomas sets up the offfense during the game vs. Jackson State on Monday, February 6. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. (Niguel Gary/DIGEST)
Senior Forward Shawn Prudhomme attempts a free throw in the game against Jackson State on Monday, February 6. (Niguel Gary/DIGEST)
Senior Forward Maiya Crowder stops to pull a mid range shot vs. Jackson State on Monday Night in F.G. Clark Activity Center.(Ealiya Toplin/DIGEST)
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Official asks Texas Rangers to help find lost Brady jersey
BY JIMMY GOLEN AP SPORTS WRITER
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is asking the state’s top law enforcement officers to help locate Tom Brady’s missing game jersey, which disappeared from the New England Patriots’ locker room after the Super Bowl. The Republican said in a statement Monday that Brady’s jersey “was stolen” after the Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 at Houston’s NRG Stadium, and that city police were already investigating. Patrick said Texas places “a very high value on hospitality and football,” adding: “It is important that history does not record” that Brady’s jersey was stolen in the state. He continued: “Whoever took this jersey should turn it in” since the “Texas Rangers are on the trail.” Brady said after the game that the jersey was missing and joked that he expects to see it soon in an online auction. “We have been looking into this disappointing matter and will continue to assist law enforcement authorities,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said.
Atlanta Falcons’ Grady Jarrett sacks New England Patriots’ Tom Brady, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings
Photos Of The Week
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Members of the Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., engaging with students as they buy tickets for their raffle during “Pretty Wednesday” on Feburary 1, 2017 (Anthalynn Howard/DIGEST)
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Freshman Class President, Savaria Goodman, checking student’s schedules as she passes out class T-shirts on Thursday, February 2, 2017. (Anthalynn Howard/DIGEST)
The Gold-N-Bluez dance team perform a routine during the Jaguars matchup against Grambling State on Saturday, February 4 in the F.G. Clark Activity center. (Ealiya Toplin/DIGEST) Sophomore Guard, Danayea Charles reads the defense during the Southern University vs. Grambling State basketball game on Saturday, February 4, in the F.G Clark Activity Center. (Ealiya Toplin/DIGEST)
Alumni members of the Southern University basketball team during the “Alumni Game” held Saturday, February 4 in F.G. Clark Activity center. (Ealiya Toplin/DIGEST)
Students sit in small groups during “A Seat at the Table” hosted by Miss Sophomore, Miss Res Life, and Collegiate 100 Black Women in the mocha room on Tuesday, January 31. (Patricia Foster/DIGEST)
Senior guard Kadesha Barry goes for the lay up during the Southern University vs. Grambling State basketball game on Saturday, February 4, in the F.G Clark Activity Center. (Ealiya Toplin/DIGEST)
Members of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. show off their moves during the “Toga Party” held on February 2 in the events center. (Kylar Tillotson/DIGEST)
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Students listen and take notes during the “SU LEADS Development Workshop.” Courtesy/DON GREEN .
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Students enjoying the “Toga Party” hosted by Southern University’s Freshman class, Sophomore class, and NPHC on February 2, 2017 in the events center. (Kylar Tillotson/DIGEST).
The Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. stroll during “Blackout Pretty Wednesday” on February 1, 2017 behind Smith-Borwn Memorial Union. (Kayla Foster/DIGEST)
SU students dance behind the Smith-Brown Memorial Union during “Pretty Wednesday” blackout edition. (Kayla Foster/DIGEST)
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Definition of Natural Beauty BY COURTNEY WRIGHT
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body type. These insecurities are caused by constant bombardment on social media about how women should look and what body type is found attractive by men. In fact, only 8 percent of women possess the highly-desired hourglass figure that everyone is running to the gym and wearing waist trainers
to obtain. If you are aesthetically pleasing to yourselves it does not matter what others think. The other component of natural beauty is inner beauty. Inner beauty has to do with being honest with yourself and expressing your thoughts and feelings without filter. Freshman Haile Wayne says
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that “Natural beauty is being shameless in your thoughts and opinions. Embarrassing who you are as a being and letting your inner beauty radiate to your outer appearance. Being you unapologetically.” African American women have been looked down upon and even viewed as undesirable for being
unapologetically themselves. Take Michelle Obama for example. She is an Ivy League educated black woman that has been judged for eight years by our nation for being herself and encouraging other women to do the same. She once said See NATURAL BEAUTY page 10
Emmit Till’s Accuser Confesses BY PATRICIA FOSTER
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Natural is defined by Merriam-Webster as someone or something that “closely resembles an original or to be true to nature.” They also define beauty as “a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.” If we combine these terms we get one of the most underrated things within the African American community, and that is “natural beauty”. There are two parts of natural beauty and that is aesthetic beauty and inner beauty. When asked what she viewed natural beauty to be, Freshman Class President, Savaria Goodman said, “Having natural beauty is to be comfortable with the face, body, and skin tone that God gave you. As black women, we are blessed with such diverse features that we shouldn’t want to change anything about us nothing is more beautiful than being comfortable with yourself. According to DoSomething. org, a whopping 91 percent of women are unhappy with their bodies. That means that only 9 percent of all women are satisfied with their natural
Emmett Till was a 14-year-old black boy from Chicago who was brutally murdered by two white men in Money, Mississippi. He EMMETT TILL was killed for allegedly flirting with a white woman by the name of Carolyn Bryant. Bryant said that when Till was in her store, he grabbed her hand and made sexual advances towards her. When Bryant’s husband, Roy Bryant, heard of the way Till spoke to his wife he, along with his half-brother, J.W. Milam, kidnapped Till from his uncle’s home in the middle of the night on August 28. Bryant and Milam proceeded to beat him beyond recognition, shot him, then dumped his body in the Tallahatchie river. When Till’s body was found, it was so swollen and disfigured that
Till’s uncle, Moses Wright, could only identify him by an initialed ring that once belonged to his father. When Till’s mother, Mamie Till, saw the mutilated corpse she insisted on having an open casket funeral to show the public. She stated, “There was just no way I could describe what was in that box,” she added, “No way. [And] I just wanted the world to see.” The open casket funeral sparked the next phase of the Civil rights movement. The notorious murder made a huge impact on the nation for six decades. The crime was even compared to Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown’s death. Emmett Till’s murderers were acquitted of his kidnap and murder in September of 1955. On January 24, 1956 “Look Magazine” published an article of Bryant and Milam confessing to the heinous crime. In the article, Bryant and Milam who are now protected by double jeopardy, went into details about how they beat See EMMETT TILL page 10
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MIGOS: BY KONNER JOHNSON
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Last Friday, the rap culture was presented with a gift made into an album. Migos released their sophomore album entitled, The Culture and people have not stopped listening to it since. Migos have been in the limelight for a while now but they have gotten even bigger. You’ve got Quavo the hook
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master, Takeoff the silent verse stealer and Offset is the Ad-lib genius. In 2011, Migos went main stream when they released their first single “Versace” and it became a big especially when Drake appeared on the remix. The rap group became famous pretty quickly and the song Versace soon became a trend. Out of nowhere people were
rocking Versace merchandise everywhere you went. As time progressed, the “Migos flow” faded out but they kept on making music and grinding. They had a couple of good records with “Versace” and “Fight Night,” but never had a single hit higher than No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100. Only one song reached the top 15 of the Billboard Rap Songs
chart. They continued releasing mixtapes, but their debut album, Yung Rich Nation, in 2015, was a disappointment commercially, selling just 14,000 in its first week of release. In 2016, the Atlanta duo finally moved on up into superstardom with “Bad and Boujee,” the first single off their See MIGOS page 10
Lady Gaga delivers a show big on flash and inclusiveness
BY DAVID BAUDER AP TELEVISION WRITER
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga dropped from the top of Houston’s NRG Stadium to open her halftime show and dropped the mic at the end, offering a program that delivered highenergy hits and an inclusive theme. With the nation on edge politically, the NFL had little taste for a show that would ruffle feathers, as Beyonce did in some circles last year with the Black Power messaging of “Formation.” Gaga plainly listened. She was patriotic from the start, opening with snippets of “God Bless America” and “This Land is Your Land” with red and blue lights twinkling above her, before guide wires delivered her to the stage below. Her hit “Born This Way” became a gay rights anthem but in the context of Sunday’s show fit into the idea of accepting differences,
a thread through much of the game’s commercial messaging. President Donald Trump’s name didn’t come up. Gaga’s most notable ad-lib? Saying hi to mom and dad. Once onstage, she commanded a large troupe of dancers and musicians, props that breathed fire and audience members swinging lights in synchronization — the usual excess that has become a Super Bowl cliche. Yet Gaga commanded the show herself, unlike many predecessors who brought in guest stars to bolster their act. An expected appearance by Tony Bennett, a frequent duet partner, didn’t take place. He was relegated to a brief role in a commercial. With that pressure, Gaga acquitted herself well. Hits like “Poker Face” and “Just Dance” were frothy and fun. Her best performance came in her least-known song: “Million
Singer Lady Gaga performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Reasons,” where she sat at the piano and explored a new style that has advanced beyond the dance pop of her youth. The finale “Bad Romance” was a crowd pleaser. Gaga, who had spent much of the
evening in a metallic space disappear at the end. suit, emerged in her third outfit She promised inoffensiveness of the performance, a midriff and good vibes — and mission baring costume topped off by accomplished. football-like shoulder pads. She The Super Bowl halftime threw down the microphone See LADY GAGA page 10 and jumped off a platform to
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“You’re important in your own right. People need to value you because of who you are, because of your story.” The question is can it be achieved? Can black women be comfortable in their own skin both physically and mentally? These are questions that can only be answered by ourselves. You don’t have to be the stereotypical clear skinned, hourglass shaped, materialminded black woman who doesn’t speak her mind to be naturally beautiful. Also, you don’t have to have natural hair, only use all natural products and be aesthetically pleasing to be “naturally” beautiful. There is no one true definition of natural beauty. Whatever way you feel the most comfortable with yourself is your own definition of natural beauty.
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sophomore album, Culture. The song was released in October of last year, but the song didn’t really get big until the end of December and going into January 2017. With a little help from Twitter memes and a shout-out from Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino during the 2017 Golden Globe Awards, the song immediately hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Another single was soon released off of the album, “T-Shirt” with all three members bouncing off each other in the song. Migos also released a video along with the song that had people talking as well. In the video the duo was somewhere in the cold wearing a lot of fur and jewelry and of course they had beautiful women by their sides. On some social media outlets, like Twitter people stated that the trio were giving Leonardo DiCaprio from the movie The Revenant vibes. The song was basically about dealing dope and rap success, all over a fantastic beat from XL and Nard & B. The album just doesn’t have fast pace bangers, the album slows down and makes a transition
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significantly. “What the Price,” “Out Yo Way” and with a Travis Scott feature “Kelly Price” Migos use more of a melodic sound to create more balladesque songs.The album did not have that many guests but the album is still a good listen. Lil Uzi Vert on “Bad and Boujee” is the only time a guest feature really gets an extended verse on the album. DJ Khaled appears briefly on “Culture” to do his usual motivational speeches that he does in all other songs and Gucci Mane on “Slippery”. Well known magazine “XXL” talked about Migos and their new album in a recent article Migos’ Evolution Is Undeniable on ‘Culture’ by Chris Gibbons and he stated “Culture is a tour de force of all that makes Migos great while showcasing all of the group’s strengths — the gift for catchy hooks and melodies, unique flows, incredible group chemistry and phenomenal one-liners. After over a dozen releases since 2011, Migos have ascended higher than ever before on Culture. They’re not looking back down any time soon.” Looking at all the reviews, Migos made a big comeback with this album and people are looking forward to hearing more from them.
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show, with an audience usually topping 100 million, is easily the biggest show of an artist’s career. It’s so attention-getting that Las Vegas even set odds on what color Gaga’s hair would be. Those who bet blonde took home some money. Before the game, singers Phillipa Soo, Renee Elise Goldsberry and Jasmine Cephas Jones — the Schuyler sisters from the original cast of Broadway’s hit “Hamilton” — brought exquisite threepart harmony to a version of “America the Beautiful.” They made an inclusive editing choice, with Jones adding “and sisterhood” to the lyrical reference of brotherhood. Fox’s own editing choice added a downer to a nice moment, cutting to a camera shot of New England’s scowling coach Bill Belichick as the song ended. Country star Luke Bryan played it straight for “The Star Spangled Banner,” adding few showy flourishes while taking care not to rush through the moment.
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Self-Love BY ANTHALYNN HOWARD
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Self-love is a noun defined as a regard of one’s well-being and happiness. When people think of love, they often think of loving someone else, but what they don’t know is with loving somebody comes loving yourself first. I personally feel you cannot love anyone until you love everything about yourself inside and out because if you don’t love yourself unconditionally you can’t love someone else unconditionally. With loving you, you carry yourself differently and you have more self respect. For example, you’re not going to be half naked on social media, being portrayed as a sex symbol, or opposed to a woman because you realize that you’re worth way more than that. Self-love is reflective and hard to come by nowadays. We fall in and out of love with ourselves at times because of the things that might have happened to us in our pasts. When as as women don’t love ourselves, we seek love in other things. We tend to place our emotions in jeopardy because another human being or a material thing is not capable of loving us enough to fill in the void that we’ve created. I have personally seen people who would seek love through money. They drive the people that they care about away due to their love for money and thinking material things can make
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them happy while being disgusted with themselves. It took me a long time to love myself due to past experiences. I wake up every day and reassure myself that I am more than loved by myself. I look in the mirror and say, “I am worth it! I am beautiful! I can be me! I will not be what I was in the past!” Those saying are the things that keep me going every single day. Those words are the only words that keep me motivated because I know what I want out of life and I love myself enough to empower myself. I also go by the “Three G’s” get up, get out and get everything that I want, need, deserve and more. If you struggle with the problem of not knowing how to love yourself, it is ok. You have to take things one step at a time. Take the time to sit down and figure out who you are. I recently attended an event on campus called “A Seat at the Table” and the guest speaker shared some really good tips with the women who were there. This helped me out a lot so I’m going to share this with everyone who is reading this. If figuring out who you are is even hard to figure out for whatever reason take whatever negative thing that has ever been thrown at you and flip it into uplifting words. When you turn these words into uplifting words repeat them every day to yourself, like you actually mean it and you’ll begin to see a change. Loving yourself is a beautiful thing and always remember nothing and no one will ever love you like you love yourself!
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Blame it on me Chrisette Michelle’s family disowns her BY JEROME HICKS
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As of January 20, Chrisette Michele has received nothing but backlash from both her fans and family. She was warned and asked by her fellow artists to decline the opportunity. The singer was reportedly supposed to receive 750k for her performance, but afterwards she was not able to have a proper meeting with America’s newfound president. In my personal opinion I do not believe she should have received as much backlash as she did because as we all know she is a D list celebrity who may or may not be in need of the funds. Also this performance has boosted her publicity despite allegations of her family disowning her. Chrisette Michelle has not spoken to some of her family in years, but once they got wind of her performance it only solidified their reasons of keeping her out of touch in family affairs. I also believe that with her newfound publicity that she can use this platform to try to be a mediator between those enraged by the presidents’ election and those that actually want to give Donald trump a chance. Famous Director Spike Lee took to Instagram and said this “ I wuz sorry to read that “Sistuh Girl” is singin’ at DT’s inauguration(and to use his fav word. Sad). I wuz thinkin’ bout using chrisettes’s song Black Girl Magic in my Netflix Series She’s Gotta have It….Not Anymore. And Dat’s Da Truth Ruth” this in my opinion was to much spike lee did not have to publicize himself not chrisettes song. In a previous interview with the breakfast club, Chrisette addressed the situation stating that she was unaware that her song was going to be featured in
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the new series. I feel that since America is basically disowning her that her family should be a support system for the artist instead of shaming her for the decision. If your family does not support u and your decisions the least that they can do is still treat you like family. This is why politics should not be discussed at family functions because no two people will share the same views. No matter what your family should never turn their back on you because of a political issue no matter how much they disagree family comes first despite your views. This shows that even your family can turn their back on you for the smallest of reasons just to have a legitimate excuse to not communicate with you anymore. I think her family should basically apologize and try to reconcile with her because when this all boils down it was nothing but a business. Chrisette Michelle was not a trump supporter in any way shape or form she was just a musician who was slowly disappearing in the industry this performance should not have been blown out of proportion like it was by the American people.
February 7th Black History Facts:
- On this day in 1872, Alcorn A&M College was opened.
- On this day in 1926, Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month. - On this day in 1967, actor and comedian Comedian Chris Rock was born on this day in 1967. - On this day in 1974, Grenada achieved independence from Great Britain. - On this day in 2000 (while he may not be African American, he was popular amongst African Americans) rapper Big Pun died. EDITORIAL POLICY
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Career Exploration Day-February 22, 2017 While the college campus may be the perfect forum in which to exhibit your flair for the latest in fashion style, the career fair and interview is not the place to do so. With very few unusual exceptions, sandals, t-shirts, jeans and sweatshirts are out. Dress shoes and business suits are still in. Neckties are still a fact of life in interviewing. Even though many companies have relaxed the internal company dress code, interviews still follow the conservative standard. Unfortunately, most college grads are not prepared for interview fashion and dress codes. They feel they can “get by” with what is already in their wardrobe. Dress for the world outside college is quite different from the campus scene. Remember that stylish is not conservative. You should be doing the talking, not your clothes. This is not to say that you need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Go for quality over quantity. One or two well-chosen business suits will serve you all the way to the first day on the job and beyond. Then, when you are making some money (and have a chance to see what the standard “uniform” is for the company), you can begin to round out your wardrobe. For now, no one will fault you for wearing the same sharp outfit each time you interview. If you desire some variety within a limited budget, you might consider varying your shirt/blouse/tie/accessories as a simple way to change your look without breaking your wallet. For those of you who need a quick review of the basics, follow these guidelines for the upcoming career fair and successful interview dress:
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• Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue, black, or grey is best) • Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best) • Clean, polished conservative shoes • Well-groomed hairstyle • Clean, trimmed fingernails • Minimal cologne or perfume • No gum, candy or cigarettes • Light briefcase or portfolio case • No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.)
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• Necktie should have a conservative pattern • Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best) and Dark socks • Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews • No wild beards or hair styles • If you must have a mustache, make sure it is neat and trimmed • No rings other than wedding ring or college ring • No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)
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• Always wear a suit with a jacket; no dresses • Shoes with conservative heels • Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!) • No purses, small or large; carry a light briefcase or portfolio instead • If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color • Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too noticeable) • No more than one ring on each hand • One set of earrings only