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Belton sets the record straight Potential budget reduction update

“I want to relieve some of the anxiety . . . we may absorb some of the reduction, but we simply don’t have the money in our budget to cut to that magnitude.”

BY LAUREN JOHNSON DIGEST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

With the recent mention of budget cuts to Higher education in Louisiana, students, faculty and staff are left to wonder the fate of the Southern University System. On last week a letter was released to the public from the Southern University Office of the PresidentChancellor, which had language that many took as a statement that hinted closure, but another statement was released from Belton stating that “We are keeping a sense of cautious optimism that the planned revenue and funds will materialize

- SU PRESIDENT- CHANCELLOR RAY L. BELTON

to avoid a situation of catastrophic propositions for Southern University.”

Wanting to set the record straight, President-Chancellor Ray L. Belton wanted to give the Jaguar Nation a sense of peace.

“Southern University will not close, that is an absolute. I can not envision a scenario where this institution will close, but I should say to you that the reduction is a significant one, which is 32 percent in our general funds per campus,” said Belton.

When asked about the current uproar from social media, Belton commented saying that yes the language used was out of character and a simple mistake.

“I am aware of that, and it was a misunderstanding of words.”

Further explaining the potential budget cuts Belton, explained how the university had to plan and show the amount of funds that would be cut, only in a worse case scenario.

“Unfortunately we have had to go through this over the last 5 years where we have given the worst case scenario and in so many ways try to suggest to the legislature that they have to do something to bring relief to higher education,” said Belton.

Belton also expressed that in other words after the legislature sees the worst case scenario and how drastically it will hurt the university in return the legislature has always and will most likely step up and bring the kind of relief needed.

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Reserved Parking

Zika virus an international emergency

Students now afforded more options

BY BRANDON PRINCE DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR

According to the Southern University Campus Police Department, with the newly implemented parking permit students can now park in other locations than just residential housing or commuter parking.

This allows students to be able to park closer to the heart of campus.

Students who purchase a reserved hang tag will have to pay and additional $50 along with the $45 permit reserved for the dormitory parking. Faculty and Staff can also apply for the same parking permit to secure their spot on any of the zone lots. According to the SU traffic and parking Department, students that do not have the reserved parking permit, but are parked in a reserved spot will be fined between $30 and $200, and in some instances recieve a boot.

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BY PATRICK J. MCDONNELL LOS ANGELES TIMES

Ethel Smith, says that there are various locations for parking with a reserved student parking permit and they are listed from A to D: Seymour Gymnasium, the parking lot by the jaguar cage, Mumford stadium parking lot and TT Alain’s parking lot.

“All tags will expire on July 31, 2016 and you can now purchase your decals with card payments,” said Smith.

For students, it means that it will be one less traveled trip to the cashiers’ office unless you have cash in your pocket. Also Field Supervisor of the campus police department, Spencer Carter, says that if you commit a parking violation in a restricted area, you will receive a $50 boot on the vehicle. In addition, Smith says that if the boot fine has not been paid by 3 o’clock on that day, then the vehicle will be impounded and it will cost an additional $100.

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Inside this issue: NEWS

SPORTS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Keeping Jags Safe PG. 3

Men’s & Woman’s Hoops PG. 4

Jerrell R. Gray PG. 8

SUPD

JAGUARS SWEEP BRAVES

JAG SPOTLIGHT

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF SOUTHERN UNIVERSIT Y AND A&M COLLEGE, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA

GENEVA _ The World Health Organization declared Monday that explosive growth of the mosquitoborne Zika virus _ which has been spreading rapidly in the Americas and may be linked to birth defects _ constitutes an international public health emergency, signaling an new phase in the global effort to battle the virus.

The United Nations health agency made the decision after convening an panel of experts in Geneva amid reports from Brazil linking the virus to microcephaly, a birth defect of the brain in which babies are born with abnormally small heads.

The recent “cluster” of microcephaly cases and other neurological disorders reported in Brazil followed a similar “cluster” in French Polynesia in 2014, WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said in a statement.

“A coordinated international response is needed to improve surveillance, the detection of infections, congenital malformations, and neurological complications, to intensify the control of mosquito populations, and to expedite the development of diagnostic tests

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ZIKA VIRUS from page 1 and vaccines to protect people at risk, especially during pregnancy,” Chan said.

Last week, the WHO declared a threat of “alarming proportions,” warning that the Zika virus was “spreading

The WHO, however, says transmission will probably spread to all the countries and territories in the Americas hosting the mosquito that transmits the virus _ known as the Aedes mosquito _ including the U.S. mainland.

Some reports have also linked the Zika virus to cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome, or GBS, which can cause temporary The number of cases of microcephaly, a rare brain defect in paralysis. babies, continues to rise in Brazil, reaching 3,893 since Among other recommendations, the authorities began investigating the surge in October. Brazil's committee of experts convened by the world health officials say it’s linked to a sudden outbreak of the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease. health body suggested that surveillance for microcephaly and GBS “should be What is the Zika virus?

What are the symptoms? standardized and enhanced, particularly • About 1 in 5 people infected with in areas of known Zika virus transmission • The virus spreads through Zika virus become ill.

Aedes species mosquito and areas at risk of such transmission.” bites.

Fever, The panel also urged additional research Red eyes headache • Mosquitoes into “clusters” of microcephaly and other become infected disorders linked to Zika.

Muscle when they feed on Residents in Brazil and other affected pain Rash a person already have also been urged to clean up stagnant infected with the virus. Infected pools of water and containers in which the mosquitoes can • The illness is mosquitos tend to breed.

Joint then spread the usually mild with Containers that can hold even small pain virus to other symptoms lasting people through for several days to amounts of water _ buckets, flowerpots, bites. tires _ should be emptied, cleaned or a week. covered to prevent mosquitoes from How to protect yourself? What are the treatments? breeding in them, health authorities say.

No vaccine or medications are • Use insect Experts say knowledge of the link available to prevent or treat Zika repellent. between the Zika virus and birth defects infections.

• Use air is evolving and not yet confirmed. But the • Get plenty of rest conditioning or reported links from Brazil were sufficient to • Drink fluids to window/door declare an emergency, officials said. prevent dehydration. screens.

Authorities are urging pregnant women • Take medicines, • Wear to take several precautions, including such as long-sleeved delaying travel to areas where the virus is acetaminophen or shirts and long paracetamol, to relieve present.

Pregnant women living in areas pants. fever and pain. where the virus exists have also been advised to consider a number of protective Graphic showing symptoms of the Zika virus.

The U.S. Centers for measures, such as wearing long sleeves and Places to avoid if pregnant Source: Tribune News, AP, CDC Disease Control and pants and wearing mosquito repellent.

Prevention advised explosively” across the Americas and could infect as many Monday’s pregnant women to declaration that the Zika virus was a Public Mexico as 4 million people.

Emergency of International Concern was the first avoid Health traveling to Haiti Puerto Rico Brazil and several Monday’s declaration will serve as a kind of global such determination by the WHO since 2014 outbreak of Guadeloupe other countries in the Honduras Martinique notice of the threat, but the WHO did not move to restrict Ebola in West Africa.

Guatemala Americas where Zika Barbados El Salvador travel or trade in regions where the virus is found. Itoutbreaks In the case of Ebola, the U.N. agency was harshly have Venezuela will likely trigger additional resources being put toward criticized for Surinam occurred. what detractors called its slow response.

French Guiana researching the virus andColombia preventing Guyana its spread; to date, Ebola had already killed more than 1,000 people by the officials say, the onlyEcuador cases of Zika diagnosed in the United time the agency sounded the alarm in August 2014. Ebola Countries States involveand people who are believed to have contracted has now sickened more than 26,000 people and killed at Brazil territories with it confirmed while traveling abroad. least 11,316. cases

Zika outbreak linked to birth defects

of Zika virus in the Americas, 2015-2016

Safety still a priority for SUPD Bolivia

Paraguay

BY BRANDON PRINCE DIGEST MANAGING EDITOR

The Southern University Campus Police Department wants the students who have not signed up for the Jag Safe application are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

According to the Administrative Deputy of Southern University Campus Police Department, Kevin Johnson, the application is available for all iPhone and Android users. With the Jag Safe application, you have access to many features such as the “Get Help” button, which automatically calls campus police to your aide.

You can also request a safety escort, which allows you Courtesy SUPD to call SUPD to request an escort to your vehicle. The application can allow you to report suspicious activity or a crime at the

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allows you to either upload picture or video of the criminal activity that takes place. Be sure to read the Emergency Guides section, which gives you all the information you will need in case of an emergency. According to the www.subr. edu in the campus police under the Jag Safe application, the Emergency notification is the only function of the app that you do

BUDGET REDUCTION from page 1 “That way we don’t have to advance to these kinds of scenarios in which we presented to the public,” added Belton.

“I want to relieve some of the anxiety, yes we may absorb some of the reduction, just as all the other universities, but we simply do not have enough money in our budget to cut to that magnitude.”

Assuring that the class schedule and academic year would not be affected Belton went on to say, “because classes have started we are not going to affect any classes, at this time in our budget and in regards to the cancellation of summer school, that will be the absolute last resort, we do not foresee cancelling summer school, but once again we had to put everything on the table.”

When asked in the event of facing a budget reduction, what would be the first action or asset to be cut Belton replied saying “Well the most common approach we would take would be furloughs to administration and staff.”

In the event that furloughs do take place, those who are currently making over 30 thousand a year will be furloughed first.

“Those in administration that work five days a week, will be asked to work only four days a week without pay, and that

would help us in saving money,” said Belton.

“Non faculty positions will be furloughed first, because we are not going to affect the class schedule,” said Belton.

In the past the university transitioned to a four-day week, with the hope of saving money, but according to Belton, it wasn’t much of a cost saver.

“The four-day work week schedule was a strategic plan questioning rather money could be saved on utilities, we realized that it didn’t really save any money, and it provided students with what we got back as disruptive and although people enjoyed getting off early on Friday it kind of interrupted the conducive nature for teaching and learning, that’s why we are back to a full week of courses.

Lastly, Belton offered promising words to the jaguar nation by encouraging them not to worry about the current budget reduction in which the system faces, but instead to continue to focus on their regular schedules “I want you to go about your day to day and keep your thoughts on your studies this is not our first rodeo, unfortunately, we have had to do the very same thing for the last 5 years, and we will navigate this storm as we always have,” ended Belton.

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not have to activate. The “Friend Watch” feature is for when you are alone and want additional safety. In this section you are allowed to set a timer but if you do not deactivate the timer, it will send a text to your emergency contact and tell them you did not deactivate it.

The Department will also like for students to download the bus tracker app from the

app store under “911 Cellular bus tracker.”

It’s free and allows you to track where the campus bus shuttle is and how long you will have to wait for the bus to arrive. According to the school website under Jag Safe, you will no longer have to call for the campus shuttle again.

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SEVEN STRAIGHT

SWAC BASKETBALL STANDINGS

SWAC Overall

W L W L Tex. Southern 8 0 9 11 Southern 7 2 15 7 Jackson State 6 2 11 10 Alcorn State 6 3 8 12 Alabama A&M 3 5 7 10 Grambling State 3 5 6 14 Ark.-Pine Bluff 3 5 5 17 Miss. Valley St. 3 5 3 19 Alabama State 1 7 6 14 Prairie View 1 7 1 19

Jaguars secure second place in SWAC Conference

BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR

When you roll the dice, one is looking for the lucky number seven and nothing else.

The Southern University basketball team has done nothing but be on the roll and commit to those seven straight victories against their conference opponents and with tournament season around the corner, they have no choice but to commit.

Southern (15-7, 7-2) settles in second place of the Southwestern Athletic Conference after the core performance and their 75-64 victory against Alcorn State in F.G. Clark Activity Center.

Senior guards, Christopher Hyder and Adrian Rodgers as well as junior guard,,Trelun Banks led the pack as the most reliable players.

Rodgers led the concerto with 20 points, a single assist and steal but in 39 minutes of gameplay, Hyder committed to 16 points, 6 assists, four reboundss and 3 steals. Banks accosted for 12 points and an assist.

“That’s our role,” said Banks. “Those guys are seniors, I’m a junior and we’re all returning starters. Our teammates look to us to make big buckets, and we look for them to do their roles.”

Elated at the victory handled by Southern, head coach Roman Banks stated, “Rodgers went off for a period of time, and Trelun went off for a period of time. Then we started scoring inside, it opened things up and Hyder was able to finish it all at the foul line.”

Upcoming Games: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 06 Jaguars @ Grambling State Grambling, La. @ TBA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 08 Jaguars @ Jackson State Jackson, Miss. @ 7:30 p.m

Seven Consecutive Wins (Final Scores) 1/9 - vs. Grambling State (66-61) 1/11 - vs. Jackson State (74-66)

Jarren Narcisse/DIGEST Junior Forward D’Adrian Allen goes up to finish the lay up at F.G Clark Activity Center on Saturday, January 30 in the matchup against Alcorn State.

The Jaguars were typical at finding the weak points of the defense when they had more steals than turnovers within the fast breaks.

“This was a huge win for us,” said head coach Banks, “We knew they like to get out and run and pass it back for the 3-pointer and if they miss, they can get the follow because they have some good rebounders. So we wanted to get

back and make them get into a grind-itout game.”

There were four ties inititated in this round-up and redshirt junior forward, Shawn Prudhomme’s layup was the icing on the cake towards the victory.

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1/16 - vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (69-55) 1/18 - vs. Miss. Valley State (67-54) 1/23 - vs. Alabama State (73-69) 1/25 - vs. Alabama A&M (73-52) 1/30 - vs. Alcorn State (75-64)

Braves no match for dominate Jaguars

BY SKYLER FRANKLIN DIGEST SPORTS WRITER

The Lady Jaguars of Southern University have a daunting task in front of them to catch up to Texas Southern but first their chance started with defeating the Alcorn State Braves.

Fresh from tip-off, the Lady Jaguars started the game with an immense amount of intensity and the braves matched it.

This is the first time that Southern University and Alcorn State University (2-6, 4-14) have met this season and with a 6-2 record in conference play, Southern University continuously played with a chip on their shoulder, as they are predicted face-off Texas Southern in a grueling dragout.

The first half of the game was dictated by second chance points.

Head coach Sandy Pugh, of the Southern University Jaguars, emptied her bench with substitutions before the second quarter began.

The Jags led by as much as 14 points during the first 3 quarters. Senior guard Britney Washington did not start the second half due to foul trouble but sophomore sensation, Briana Green quickly picked up the slack. Green ended the game with 20

points and 7 rebounds.

“Coach Pugh asked me to step up on the offensive end. I did what I had to do in order for my team to come out with a win,” explained Green.

While veteran guard Britney Washington sat on the bench, the braves quickly began cutting down the lead in the fourth quarter. With 8:51 left to play, the game became tied at 48. Alcorn’s freshman guard, Brianna Tolliver, came off the bench from a quick rest and set the tempo for remainder of the game.

After a quick timeout, Washington returned and hit a three pointer that got the Jaguars back on pace.

The following play resulted in an and-1 for the Jags also made by the senior guard. The Braves responded with Toliver leading the way. Senior Alcorn guard, Ashtin McNichols had 9 points in the fourth quarter to help her teammate cut down the lead.

“Our mentality is that we can’t lose another game,” said Washington, “We’ve got to get down and guard and we’ve got to get better as a team.

We can’t go backwards and have to continue to move forward as a team.”

It’s evident that the game belonged to Washington and Green who combined for 35 points and 11

rebounds. Some other mentionable players from Southern include junior Miaya Crowder who ended the game with 10 points and 5 rebounds and starting senior guard, Ashley Williams who scored nine out of her ten points in the fourth quarter alone.

This game showed the competitiveness and hunger that both teams posed for. With just under three minutes left to play, senior forward, Jadea Brundidge of Southern University and Junior forward, Henrietta Wells of Alcorn State got into a physical altercation, which ended in a double foul. Both players were ejected from the game and will have to suffer further consequences.

The Lady Jaguars have a game off. Their next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 6 against Grambling State University in which they visit Grambling, Louisiana.

Upcoming Schedule:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 06 Jaguars @ Grambling State Grambling, La. @ TBA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 08 Jaguars @ Jackson State Jackson, Miss. @ 7:30 p.m

Jarren Narcisse/DIGEST Freshman Guard, Danayea Charles attempts a layup over Alcorn State defenders in Saturday’s game at F.G Clark Activity Center against Alcorn State.

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SU pays tribute to a legend, Tommy Green

BY FELIX CUNNINGHAM III DIGEST SPORTS EDITOR

Southern University celebrated the life of basketball star and former head coach, Tommy Green during halftime after a 75-64 win in his home at F.G. Clark Activity Center on January 30 when the men’s basketball team faced Alcorn State.

The Jaguars honored his legacy with a presentation to his family, wife and two children.

As a man who recognized Green’s job description, Southern Head Men’s Basketball coach and Interim Athletic Director Roman Banks said, “This night is befitting to recognize Tommy. We know he’s a legend here for all he’s done for the university and the athletic department. You always have to recognize who have helped, in this case the basketball program and the university.”

The ceremony is part of Banks’ push to honor the history of Southern basketball through “Legends Night” in hopes to

enlighten the community to the program.

The Jaguars have hosted events such as this throughout the years at very challenging games.

Banks declined to mention what “tokens of appreciation would be given, but there would be something from the department and Sixth Man Booster Club and also a video presentation of his legacy.

Green starred at Southern as a four year starter under former head coach, Carl Stewart from 1974 – 1978. During his star career at Southern, Green scored over 1,000 points and helped guide the Jaguars to a 23-5, 9-3 record as a co-captain and senior in 1977 – 1978. The Jaguars finished as the SWAC Regular season co-champions and Green earned an All – SWAC selection.

During his career, Green just shot 53 percent from the field and 74 percent at the free throw line.

The graduate of McKinley High School was a second draft pick to the New Orleans Jazz and played for three seasons before

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Carolina Panthers lineman Arthur Miley

BY COURTESY SWAC.ORG

As the days continue to near for Super Bowl 50, the Southwestern Athletic Conference had the opportunity for a Q&A with former AllSWAC and Southern defensive lineman Arthur Miley. Miley is in his first season with the Carolina Panthers who are set to face the Denver MILEY Broncos Sunday in San Francisco at 5:30 p.m.

Q1: Walk us back through your last days at Southern University and signing and NFL contract with the Carolina Panthers It has been a long journey. I left school to go train and after I didn’t get drafted, I had a couple of teams showing interest but I decided to with Carolina because of the SWAC ties with my D-Line coach Eric Washington who played for Grambling State back in day. I just thought it would be a good idea to play for someone that had the same background as me.

Q2: Since 2013, Southern has been in contention to win its division. Were you able to keep up with the Jaguars much this past season?

Absolutely! I kept up with the team a good

bit. Some of my best friends are still on the team out there. Some of us still communicate every other day. I always check the scores at the end of every Saturday night in the SWAC. Q3: The Devan Gales spinal injury was one of college football’s biggest stories in 2015.

Were you able to make contact with him during his difficult transition?

Yes. You just hate to see any athlete go through something like that especially a former teammate. He’s a terrific guy. I can still see myself sitting in the classroom with him as we actually shared the same major at Southern.

He continues to fight hard and I’m praying that he’ll walk again. As a matter fact, I know he’ll walk again.

Q4: What is it like being a teammate of Cam Newton?

Aww man. It is never a dull moment. Overall he’s just a great guy. He’s funny, charismatic, and he really does care about everyone that has their hands in the Carolina Panthers franchise.

Q5: What are the keys to Super Bowl Sunday for the Carolina Panthers defensively?

We just need to do what we’ve done all season. No need to get to the Super Bowl and try and reinvent the wheel. Listen to the coaches, believe in the guy that’s next to you, and simply execute the game plan.

Miley will become the 69th from the SWAC to participate in a Super Bowl

returning to coach to Baton Rouge to join the coaching ranks.

Green was one of the few players from Southern in 1978 to be selected into the NBA Draft.

“He was one of the first major recruits, Southern got in regards to when other schools like LSU were recruiting him out of high school and he chose to come to Southern University.”

Banks continued with, “He played in one of the better teams at Southern University,” He was inducted into the Southern University Sports Hall of Fame in 1991.

Also in the early 1990s, he returned to the bluff of the Mississippi to become a top assistant under the legendary former head coach, Ben Jobe and witnessed the Jaguars defeat the Georgia Tech in the 1993 NCAA Tournament for what was the program’s only tournament victory.

In 1996, he succeeded Jobe and took the helm of the Southern University Jaguars when he compiled a 74-64 overall record in the next five seasons. Green’s 1999 and 2000 teams finished as the league’s tournament runner-up.

Banks served as a member of Green’s coaching staff.

“Probably if it wasn’t for him giving him a chance as an assistant coach and giving me my opportunity here, perhaps Roman Banks and Southern University wouldn’t have a relationship we have now,” said Banks, “He’s always been one of my mentors in this business that has helped me along the way.”

Banks passed away and survived by his wife, Sabrina and his two children, Lesley and Ikie.

He is gone but never forgotten and his legacy is always carved onto the court.

SEVEN STRAIGHT from page 4 Hyder followed with a swift layup, Banks fed the alley-oop to Rodgers for a dunk and Banks sailed a 3-pointer to coast the momentum of the game 44-37 with 11 minutes left .

After the seven point-lead, junior forward Tony Nunn sailed a layup to accost for the nine-point lead.

With Rodgers at the wing, he sailed two more 3-pointers and another layup by Nunn made the lead stretch by 11.

With the rush of adrenaline near the ending of the game, Rodgers spoke on the tactics used by Southern.

“It was close, and then our run came,” said Rodgers, “It came at the right time, and then we started to get some better looks.”

After Tamarcio Wilson made a 3-pointer for Alcorn to shave the scoring, Rodgers scored seven straight points to elude the score 63-50 with 3:55 left.

“They kind of wore down,” said Hyder,”Late in the game, they slowed down and we kept going.”

After shooting 37 percent from the floor and 27.3 percent beyond the arc in the first half, the Jaguars shot 53.3 percent from the floor and 55.6 percent on 3-pointers in the second half.

The Jaguars will rest for a single game and will travel to Grambling State University in Ruston, Louisiana on February 6.

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How To Prepare:

accumulate.

Review the list of companies in

What To Wear

attendance and determine the

Professional Dress: If you are going to the career fair

companies you want to target.

from class, take the time to change to professional attire.

Prepare your elevator speech and

Remember, you are selling yourself and want to put your

be able to state your interests,

best foot forward.

skills, strengths, etc. in under three minutes.

Dress in business attire: A suit is appropriate for both men and women, as is a shirt and tie for men and a blouse and

What To Bring:

skirt/dress slacks for women.

Multiple Resumes: You will need

Don’t Forget: • • •

Dress for Success Bring (20) Copies of your Resume Registration begins at 10:00am 2/17/16.

a copy of your resume for every

Pick up the DRESSING FOR THE INTERVIEW tip sheet in

company or organization with whom the Career Services Office. you plan to speak.

Portfolio/Briefcase: To store your

What To Do When You Arrive: Check your coat and any extra bags you may have.

resumes, pad, and pen as well as the literature and Business cards you will Survey the layout of the room and locate your target

companies.

Quickly walk around and take note of how the company reps are engaging with the students.

Know what type of student the company is looking for and pay questions being asked.

Pick up additional literature for your target companies and review it briefly while waiting to speak to the representatives.

What To Do When It’s Your Turn: Smile, shake hands and introduce yourself. Ask the company representative about his/her company to get more information.

Answer questions enthusiastically making eye contact regularly.

Listen carefully, answer clearly and offer your resume if you are interested in the company.

Ask for a business card and thank the company representative for his/ her time.

After Your Career Fair Interview: Capture quick notes about your conversation.

Put the card and literature away and head to your next company.

Follow up on company instructions from Career Fair.

After the Fair: Send thank you letters to the company or organizations you would like to pursue.

Watch for posting on JOBS4JAGS! and apply to the posting on time.

Attend company sponsored events on campus and visit the office of Career Services.

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“Anti“Album hottest thus far in 2016

BY TREVOR MOORE DIGEST A&E EDITOR

Rihanna’s 8th studio album “ANTI” was released this past weekend, January 28, free for Tidal members on January 29, for ITunes, and other online music stores, paid purchases only. The highly anticipated album is the follow up to the singer’s 2012 album “Unapologetic”, and is already being called one of the best albums of 2016. “ANTI”, also known as “#R8”, is also the first album released through label Roc Nation, instead of her longtime label Def Jam. In 2015 the singer released a few singles to keep us settled, but now she lets us have everything we asked for and more with her signature edgy songs and provocative attitude.

Rihanna describes the meaning of the album as a person. Israeli artist Roy Nachum, designed the album art. It features an image of Rihanna as a child overlaid with a poem written in braille. The poem was written by Chloe Mitchell and is titled “If They Let Us”. She says it is a person that is opposed to a particular policy, activity, or idea, where she is that person.

Ri-Ri feels as if her album cover has changed the history of album art. She continues explaining by saying that she will continue to follow her own instincts, and try to maintain creating the work that strives to make an impact by doing the very antithesis of what the public expects. Our favorite Bad Gal offers the #R8 in two

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Miss Dillard about how one visit to the far as your professional experience?

A: In addition to connecting me with SU Career Center helped launch her DIGEST STAFF WRITER journey to what may have at first seemed job opportunities, the Career Services Center also ensured that I was well S o u t h e r n like unreachable heights. prepared for any available opportunity. I University student, was able to practice and prepare for things Q: What led you to venture out Kamrie Dillard, such as networking with companies, to the Career Service Center? is one of many interviews, dressing for success, resume students who have building, and being able to articulate my A: Mrs. Montgomery and the staff are taken the initiative to skills and experiences, with the help of the always visible around campus, promoting venture to the Career center. These skills do not go away once a the center and encouraging students Services Center Dillard student begins a job, they are actually put to visit.

As an engineering major and to prosper in her into action and determine how well you Honors College student, it is extremely chosen field. Dillard will receive her can perform, and the center does a great important that I have internship/Co-op Bachelor of Science in Mechanical job placing emphasis on them. experiences before graduating.

Utilizing Engineering Degree December 2016. the center and its resources is a win-win Upon graduating, Dillard can already Q: What advice do you have boast about her outstanding experience situation for me, and only enhances my to offer to your fellow classmates academic and professional experience.

I she has gained as an intern at Raytheon who have yet to seek help from the scheduled my first appointment during Company, a Department Co-Op at Career Services Center? my freshman year, and I have been a Noranda Alumina. Who knew that as regular ever since! an undergrad, she would achieve such A: Call, e-mail, stop by – the staff greatness and give herself a jump-start to is always available and accessible! Mrs. Q: What have you benefited as her future. I had the pleasure of asking

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Montgomery has assisted me in many ways and has always been adamant about students’ success. Also, attend the informational sessions and get to know company representatives. Develop a relationship with the center so that the staff and the visiting companies know who you are. Mrs. Montgomery always says that she cannot recommend us if she does not know us! There’s a breadth of information and guidance available and the center makes it its mission to ensure all students are gaining professional experience. I encourage all of my peers to take full advantage of the center and its resources.

Do not leave Southern University without seeking and completing an internship—especially without the assistance of Career Service Center. At Southern University you can always count on a helping hand.

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pieces are The Old Rugged Cross” and “Nobody Knows A: I have so many but I must say Variations on a Folksong (Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells) By Flor-ence the Trouble I See, Lord!” with GIA Publications, Inc. Beatrice Price (1887-1953) for Pipe Organ, Sonata n. 7 op. 83 by Prokofiev, and La Rondine: Chi il bel sogno Q: What quote do you live by? di Doretta by Giacomo Puccini. These are my favorite A: “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing because they were all created with such emotion and creativity.

Southern University’s very own upon the shoulders of giants” senior Music Performance major Jerrell Gray of Chicago Illinois Q: What was your most difficult obstacle on the Q: How do you feel that Southern University have impacted your accomplishment? is a current member of the journey to your accomplishments?

Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus and organ player and A: My toughest obstacle was having to sit out for two A: Southern University overall, has impacted my conductor at Shiloh Baptist Church, has had many hardships, but years, due to not having enough Financial Aid. During accomplishments through my professors. My music has prevailed, and is now a published musical composer this time, I was saving in order to cover my tuition. professors have been essential in my growth over the as well as the Founder and Director of The Neoteric However, God blessed me in the midst of my temporary years. Professor Charles Lloyd, Jr. helped me find my delay, and I want to give a special thank you to Ms. Akai love and skill for Bel canto singing as well as meticulous Chorale.

C. Smith and the Division of Student Affairs for their piano playing. monetary contribution towards the completion of my Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?

Q: How has music shaped your life? education.

A: My greatest accomplishment to date, is having A: Music is what I have been called to do. Music is my two pieces of music published while fulfilling my Q: What are your favorite musical pieces? ministry. I am so glad that my calling and purpose are undergraduate degree in Music Performance. My two

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Notable African Americans

Facebook updates with live video for iPhone

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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

Malcolm X, the activist and outspoken public voice of the Black Muslim faith, challenged the mainstream civil rights movement and the nonviolent pursuit of integration championed by Martin Luther King Jr. Charismatic and eloquent, Malcolm became an influential leader of the Nation of Islam, which combined Islam with black nationalism and sought to encourage and enfranchise disadvantaged young blacks searching for confidence in segregated America.

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She was called “The First Lady of Song,” an honor whose meaning is captured in a compliment paid to her by the great composer Ira Gershwin: “I never knew how good our songs were until I heard Ella Fitzgerald sing them.” Quite apart from the quality of her voice, there was a warmth and intelligence behind it that gave even melancholy songs a plausible tilt toward optimism.

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William Edward Burghardt “W. E. B.” Du Bois (1868-1963) was a leading African-American sociologist, writer and activist. Educated at Harvard University and other top schools, Du Bois studied with some of the most important social thinkers of his time. He earned fame for the publication of such works as Souls of Black Folk (1903), and was a founding officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and editor of its magazine.

Oversharers, rejoice. Facebook is now offering you a way to share even more of your life on the social network _ for those times when a photo or recorded video won’t suffice.

The company Thursday introduced the ability for its U.S. users on iPhone to broadcast video live from their smartphones to friends (or the broader public) on the service. The launch expands a late 2015 test of the feature to a more widespread audience, and pits Facebook directly against live-streaming app Periscope, which is owned by Twitter.

The new broadcast option appears as a live video icon at the bottom of the update status box in the Facebook for iPhone app. While streaming video, broadcasters can see a count of live viewers, the names of friends who are watching and any comments. Live broadcasts are then saved to users’ Timelines (aka profiles), just like recorded videos.

Facebook’s live video push pairs nicely with its broader ambitions to rival YouTube and others in the digital video realm. The company, which increasingly promotes video to users in News Feed, announced Wednesday that 500 million people are now watching more than 100

hours of video on the social network each day.

Though live video is not a new concept in social media, Facebook has the power to turn the relatively fringe behavior into something far more commonplace.

“The release of live-video streaming in the main Facebook app is a significant step forward for this fledgling and new type of self expression,” said Brian Blau, a Gartner analyst who tracks the social media industry. “Facebook will reshape the live video landscape, which could be good for competitors as more attention will come to live video. But it’s also daunting in that Facebook has such as large presence with consumers who may only choose one live video service to use.”

That could spell trouble for Twitter’s Periscope smartphone app, which has dominated the live video arena since its release in March of last year. Periscope attracted 10 million users in the first four months after its launch, and the app recently added the ability to broadcast from some GoPro devices, which could give it an edge with extreme sports enthusiasts.

Facebook, meanwhile, said it had nearly 1.6 billion monthly users as of Dec. 31, 2015. The company plans to roll out the live-streaming feature to users outside the U.S. in the coming weeks.

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Nutrition Forum: Malnutrition

BY ASHELY TORRES DIGEST STAFF WRITER

As a college student, many fail to pay close attention to the importance of their nutrition and diet. Malnutrition is defined as a condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, that is needed to maintain healthy tissues and organ functions. It is extremely necessary that students are cautious of the food being put into their bodies. Lacking appropriate nutrients causes a domino effect in the body, usually beginning with fatigue, dizziness, depression, low sex drive, irritability, and weight loss. As malnutrition becomes more severe it can

effect the muscles and cause them to be weak which then leads to the loss of muscle, and developmental factors such as failure to thrive, short stature, or slow growth.

Untreated malnutrition can cause physical or mental disabilities resulting from vitamin deficiencies or calorie deficiencies.

In order to maintain a healthy balance of nutrients, one must eat! That includes at least three well balanced meals a day, plenty of water, and healthy snacking.

Students should also remember that a well balanced meal consists of protein, carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, and light dairy; perhaps a glass of low fat milk.

Secondly, take advantage of opportunities to try new foods; the best way to make sure

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the body is receiving all of its necessary nutrients is to consume a wide variety of food. It is also key to pay attention and read food labels. It is understood that many people are not familiar with food terminology, but that is why and when we take advantage of Google! That leads to my last key suggestion, do your research!

Getting nutritious advice by word of mouth from a friend is not always a good source of nutritious advice, unless they happen to be a nutrition or nursing major. Even then, not everyone’s advice is sincere nor true. So let’s eat better, exercise, read food labels, and do the necessary research to take care of our bodies. After all, we only get one!

versions, regular, and deluxe. The regular version has 13 songs and the deluxe has 16, and though many artists weren’t used in the creation the album, there are a few that stand out. “Work” featuring rapper Drake was released a day before the official release of the album and along with a lot of album anticipation, the song also brought a lot of controversy. The history between two date back to about 5 or 6 years ago. Rihanna featured on Drake’s album “Take Care” in 2012, at the time they were said to be dating. A few months after the end of their relationship she began dating her previous ex-boyfriend Chris Brown in 2013. Since the end of their two-part relationship, Rihanna has yet to collaborate with either artist yet. Of course the media persist that Drake and Rihanna are now trying to rekindle any old flames that they might have had but where does that leave rapper Travis Scott.

The two have had a number of speculations of them dating in the previous year, not to mention Scott accompanying her on the world tour of her newly released album this year. It has even been said that the magazine cover for I-D Magazine in February of last year was a rendition of Travis Scott, and his rather dark, gothic style. Whoever she finds fit to call a mate, does not take away from anything this album offers. The songs on the album are a great example of taking time to produce music that people will like for a lifetime. If you are unable to purchase it on any of the online music stores, it will be available in stores for a physical copy Friday February 5

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“Aunt Viv” claps back

BY TREVOR MOORE DIGEST STAFF WRITER

Jada Pinkett Smith and the Academy Awards drama has been the talk of the new year, creating one of the first national debates of 2016. Since the beginning of the debate, several celebrities have shared their opinions on the subject, but one opinion is far more outspoken than the rest. In fact, this “opinion” comes from an old family “friend” of the Smiths, and I do use the term “friend” lightly. We all know Janet Hubert, who frequently goes by “Blacktress,” but is better known as “Aunt Viv” from the scripted series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Well it seems the “dark” Vivian Banks seems to be the best way to identify her. She was quite the fan favorite, and her unforeseen removal from the show was quite a shock considering that there was no real explanation in the series for her removal. However, this did not stop the drama and the backlash that occurred out of the series. According to Hubert, a little after the time of her placement on the show, there seemed

to be a need of some extra money. She approached Will Smith, and asked if he would accompany her in asking the executives for a raise, in hopes that with the star of the show asking they would all receive a pay increase. Unfortunately for Hubert, she states that Will’s reply to her was “You have your contract and I have mine, I have nothing to do with that,” and with every bit of dignity she had, she quit. On the contrary, Will Smith and fellow actor Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed as Carlton Banks on the show, have both agreed on multiple occasions that Janet Hubert was a crazy, mean old lady. Several reports have been made by the cast of her having temper tantrums and loud outburst in the middle of sets, and personally if you ask me, it’s because she doesn’t like Will Smith. Which isn’t any form of a secret considering all of the names she calls Will when anyone brings him up in any interviews. Since Jada is the lucky girl who married Janet’s former costar, she gets just about the same respect as Will does.

Hubert takes to social media as soon

as the comments from Jada started to surface the world. Janet says “First of all, Miss Thing does your man not have a mouth of his own with which to speak?” She continues, “The second thing, girlfriend, there’s a lot of s--t going on in the world that you all don’t seem to recognize. People are dying. Our boys are being shot left and right. People are starving. People are trying to pay bills.

And you’re talking about some d--n actors and Oscars. It just ain’t that deep.”

Of course Janet is upset but she brings a valid point that everyone wanted to know, why would she speak up now, is it just because of Will not being nominated in the new movie “Concussion?” YES, of course it is.

I personally do not disagree with both parties, but I do feel as a whole we need to be able to celebrate black talent for what it is, and not because of the awards they may receive. This should motivate all black actors and actresses to want to do more than what is expected, and get back to what actually matters.

To Be or Not to Be Petty Blac Chyna vs. Kardashians

BY JORI LACOUR

DIGEST STAFF WRITER

For those who are not familiar with the urban culture, Blac Chyna is a former “exotic dancer” now turned into a businesswoman after having a child with the rapper known as Tyga or King Gold Chains. Tyga and Blac Chyna dated for a few years and even got engaged after the birth of their son, King Cairo, but called it quits in 2014. I will first start with the key fact that Kylie’s big sister Kim Kardashian-West was once very close to Blac Chyna; so close that they took rear end selfies together for Instagram.

Soon after their breakup, Tyga shared

with the world that he was completely smitten by the youngest of the Kardashian Clan, Kylie Jenner. From endless Instagram pictures with cheesy titles and captions, to gifting her with the same watch he gifted to Chyna, Tyga and Kylie are still very much an item. Personally, as an eighteen-year-old young lady, I would not desire a twenty-six year old man with a three year old son, with $80,000 in back rent, and a flopping rap career, but to each its own.

Blac Chyna and Kylie have had endless shade throwing sessions over the past few years on social media for all to see. Although it is entertaining, I wish that

the twenty-seven-year old mom would do more constructive things with her time, such as be a mother and not twerk and feud for the gram. However, I must say Blac Chyna has had the last laugh. How you may ask? She did THE unexpected by dating the one and only son of Kris Jenner, Rob Kardashian.

With the help of Snapchat, Blac Chyna’s fans noted the mysterious tattooed arm, lovingly wrapped around her neck in a picture she posted. After searching the Internet it was concluded by all that the tattooed arm belongs to none other but Rob Kardashian—the black sheep of the family.

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With the University facing a possible $7.8 million dollar budget cut, what is your biggest fear in regard to the future of Southern University?

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“My biggest fear for the future of Southern University is SMITH that the great legacy and history behind this great HBCU will be forgotten or even taken advantage of. I hope that Southern will be able to continue to show how great of a historically black college it is.”

KELVIN WELL JR. POLITICAL SCIENCE FRESHMEN BATON ROUGE

“My biggest fear is the closure of WELL SU, even if it’s temporary. Every student may not have the option to transfer.”

APRIL STEWART SOCIAL WORK SENIOR FRANKLIN

“My biggest fear is that the legacy STEWART that others have made and will make will be forgotten. I have faith in SU. I will be an alumni here and pray my kids attend as well.”

DERRICK LAWRENCE JR. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOPHOMORE BATON ROUGE

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