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DIGESTFILE The world renowned Southern University Marching Band better known as “The Human JukeBox” puts on an electrifying performance during half time of an SU football homegame. The band has been crowned as the second best band in the nation.
NCAA RANKS SOUTHERN BAND #2 IN THE NATION CoUrtNEy JACoBS & ArIANA trIggS The Southern DIGEST
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has ranked Southern University’s Human Jukebox Marching Band as the second best marching band in the country, following Ohio State University this past December. The 210-member band received the honor through a video released on the NCAA’s website December 2nd, with The University of Tennessee ranking fifth, Ohio University at fourth, and Stanford University coming in at third. The Human Jukebox have had their share of top ratings as they were ranked the #1 band by USA Today, best dressed band, number one HBCU band, and number one dance squad. They have also performed at five super bowls, three presidential inaugurations, four sugar bowls, and in several music videos with the most recent being The Jonas brothers’ “Pom Poms.” Lawrence Jackson, Director of Bands at Southern University, said that this ranking speaks louder than one would think and will possibly boost University recruitment. “At the same time, in my heart and my eyes, I still feel that the Human Jukebox will always be number one, but that rating by the NCAA speaks volumes because that rating is compared to the NCAA football championship that Florida
State won and came in first place, and Auburn was cited as the number two football team in all of NCAA, just like Louisville won the NCAA Basketball Championship, and the second place team Michigan, would be Southern University if that was the case. That’s how huge that is and that’s great because it’s going to help university recruitment because everybody want to be a part of something that is nationally known,” said Jackson. Keith Morgan, drum major and sophomore Mass Communications major from New Orleans, LA said he was surprised, but honored to be recognized for doing what they (the band) love to do. “Being the only HBCU recognized in the top 5 bands in the NCAA is truly a great honor. I was in awe when I heard the news and I’m thrilled that this is definitely an extra memory to add to my list during my time as a member of the Human Jukebox. The band and I are truly grateful for the ranking and we will continue to please the crowd by doing what we love to do,” said Morgan. Derrick Esprel, a sophomore Human Nutrition major from Opelousas, LA, said this proves that hard work pays off. “I must say it’s a very humbling experience. I say that because you never know how far hard work can really take you, but it doesn’t stop there. We will continue to strive for perfection,”
Esprel said In the past, the marching band has also represented the University in Algeria and Morocco, performed at very first opening of the Superdome, the opening of the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina, and at the NFL National Conference Championship held in New Orleans between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings for over 70,000 fans. Along with these accomplishments, the accomplishments of the Human Jukebox is vast. “I’m very humble in being a part of the NCAA rating of college bands. This is the first time in the history of the organization that they have rated bands, being that they are the governing body of college sports and for us to be included in the first ever rating in the NCAA,” said Jackson. Jackson ended by saying, “There are a lot of NCAA bands in the nation--major institutions, HBCU schools, private schools--and for us to be a part of the top five bands in the nation, being number two, Jackson continued. He ended by saying, “ I would say that it is a testament of hard work that has been put in by the band students and my staff, consisting of Nathan Haymer, Assistant Director of Bands; Lorenzo Hart, Drum Instructor; Sandra Byrd, Band Secretary; Mr. Darren Hale, the announcer; and Bridget Richard, the dance sponsor and of course me, the director of bands. I am just excited to be inclusive in the number.”
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< Retraction & Correction > The Southern Digest Staff would like to apologize for an error that appeared in the Thursday, January 30, 2014 edition, front page of the publication. The story entitled, “Cancelled Majors: Louisiana Board of Regions cancels 32 majors at SU” was published incorrectly. Several facts were inaccurately given in regards to a total of 32 majors being cancelled at The Southern University Baton Rouge campus. There were a total of (3) three majors cancelled as of the Spring 2014 semester. The Southern Digest stirives to relay accurate information in a timely manner. Thank you again for Reading The Southern Digest.
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Campus Briefs Campus Briefs ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS Student refunds will begin February 13, 2014.
WHAT’S HAPPENING SWEETHEART SWEET BAGS White Hall and the University Apartment Affairs are selling sweetheart bags starting February 4th -12th for $3. Bags will be delivered on February 14th to the dorm of your choice. Orders can be made in White Hall or University Apartment Offices.
COMPILATION YEARBOOKS Compilation yearbooks are still available for pickup. Stop by 1062 T.H. Harris Hall from 8am - 5pm. CAREER WEEK Career week begins February 1721, 2014. All students are encouraged to sign up at Offices of Career Services and participate.
LAST DAY TO DROP CLASSES February 5th is the last day for students to drop or withdraw from a course.
2014 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION The first official Centennial Celebration event - The SUBR Student Extravaganza - set for 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 18 in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom in the SmithBrown Memorial Union.
ATTENTION SPRING GRADUATES The deadline for 2014 spring graduation applications is February 6, 2014. FRESHMAN CONVOCATION Southern University and A&M will hold its Freshman Convocation on February 6, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the F. G. Clark Activity Center. Attendance is mandatory for all freshmen.
2014 CAREER FAIR The Spring 2014 Career fair will be held February 19, 2014 from 10a.m.2p.m. at F.G Clark Activities Center. Students are encouraged to come and network with different employers about job opportunities in their field
HIV AWARENESS DAY Southern University will host the HIV awareness Day February 8 in Seymour Gym from 10am – 2pm. There will be free HIV testing, a basketball game, promoting awareness, food and halftime performances.
Classifieds APARTMENT FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM Ideal for a single student. Rent $400/month. Contact Number (225) 775-2802 University’s Police Department is reminding students of the university’s automatic call system, First Call. SUPD encourages students to register for the system and spread the word around campus. Registering for First Call is easy, Johnson said. Students should log onto www.subr.edu and click on student, then proceed to click First Call and complete the required information. First Call is an automated call system that will send out phone calls, emails and text messages to the university students to warn them of dangers around the campus and spell out precautions that should be taken if necessary.
SU POLICE ENCOURAGING FIRST CALL REGISTRATION In light of recent shootings on the campuses of Purdue University and the University of Oklahoma, Southern
Who’s Speaking Out? What is significant to you about the monthy of February? Why?
ALLIESHA LEGARDE
DARRELL NETTLES
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SENIOR HAMMOND
CRIMINAL JUSTICE FRESHMAN BATON ROUGE “The significance of the month of February to me is the beginning of track season because I run track, black history month, also because we get refunds.”
“Having the chance to reflect and appreciate how others have paved the way for us. A sense of gratitude and appreciated is how I feel everyday.”
LAISHA WEBB
JAVARIS WASHINGTON
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SENIOR ST. FRANCISVILLE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE FRESHMAN NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
“It’s significant to me because that’s the only month that really recognizes how significant African Americans were and is still important to the development of this society.”
“Celebrating black history is significant to me because I enjoy learning about my heritage.”
SGA SPRING 2014 BUDGET Current SGA Budgets
Operational Budget: $40,683.20 Concert Budget: $201,500.21
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Chancellor aims to increase student retention Brittany Patterson The Southern DIGEST
At the beginning of the semester, James Llorens, Chancellor of Southern University and A&M College addressed the faculty and administrators of SUBR with the goals for the 2014-2015 school year. One of the goals that Llorens has for this year is to increase retention rates. To reach this goal, Llorens has teamed up with faculty members to help accomplish this goal. “We want to maintain and increase enrollment for retention purposes,” Llorens said. Llorens said that maintaining enrollment is not just a certain department to do, but for administrators and faculty to join forces and work together to accomplish the goal. “I don’t believe that retention is one department’s responsibility, but it is the university’s responsibility as a whole,” he said. Llorens said that it is for every faculty member to know their role in this goal.
“Its critical for faculty to understand their role by being able to provide information to Academic Affairs,” Llorens said. He said that is important to address academic issues before the end of the semester, but it’s important to address it ahead of time. Llorens said that it also includes customer service within the offices that service students. “If you go beyond that, we look at the customer service side. We look at the different offices that service students, such as financial aid and the registrar’s office,” Llorens said. VerJanis A. Peoples, Executive Chancellor for Academic Affairs, said that the importance of retention begins with very first moment that students arrive oncampus. “It incorporates every aspect of a student’s life, from the time they stepped foot on campus through who they met to classes and financial aid,” Peoples said. According to Peoples, the estimated
AT&T reduces rates for high-data plans ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer
quickly use up allotments in the lower-use plans.
The new rates will also AT&T is reducing cellphone help AT&T wean people off rates for family plans with subsidies on new phones. large amounts of data. Instead of having people buy phones for $100 or $200 and The new rates are available having the true cost baked in starting Sunday and apply to to monthly service fees, AT&T plans with at least 10 gigabytes and other carriers have been of data shared by two or more encouraging customers to phones on a single account. pay the full price for phones outright or in installments. Savings start at $10 per phone per month. A family of Many people are already four sharing 10 gigabytes will doing that, through programs pay $160 a month combined such as AT&T’s Next, even instead of $200 under the though in many cases, it’s most recent rates. actually cheaper for people to use the subsidies for high-end The changes represent phones as long as they keep AT&T’s latest effort to get their phones for two years or customers to pay more overall longer. Christopher said many by upgrading from lower-use customers prefer the flexibility plans. In some cases, families of being able to upgrade as soon will actually pay less if they as Apple or Samsung releases upgrade. That family of four, a new model. Subsidized plans for instance, already pays typically require customers to $170 monthly for a 4 gigabyte wait two years. plan and $180 for 6 gigabytes. If they upgrade, they will pay AT&T will let existing just $160. But for the most subsidized customers take part, more data means more advantage of the new rates, revenue for AT&T Inc. but when they are eligible for an upgrade, they must pay David Christopher, chief full price for the phone — marketing officer for AT&T’s outright or in installments — wireless business, said the offer to keep the lower rates. New is designed to give families a customers won’t be eligible for worry-free experience as they subsidies to get these rates. consume more data for video and social networking. AT&T is the second-largest cellphone company in the U.S. It also could encourage after Verizon Wireless. people to add tablets to their accounts, as those consume even more data and would
retention rate is 73 percent for the first-to second-year students and first- third-year is at an estimated 53-54 percent. “We are interested in increasing our student retentions. Although we are fair, but we want to do better to increase retention rates at each level,” Peoples said. Peoples said that training faculty in technology is one way the administration aims to improve retention. “We want to give our students what they used to doing, for example train faculty to use new and innovative techniques, such as how to air drop YouTube videos as part of a learning tool,” Peoples said. There are several programs including the First-Year Experience and The First 36. The First 36 refers to the first 36 hours for incoming freshmen to assist them in their classes. Students discussed ways on how the administration can increase student retention. Alliyah Moore, freshman biology major from Pensacola, Fla. said that teachers
should utilize Blackboard between MidTerms and Finals. “I think teachers should access Blackboard more to inform students of their grades. For example, give quarter grades because the only time I know about my grades are at Mid-terms and after Finals,” Moore said. Ka’Shay Winston, freshman Psychology major from Baton Rouge said that administration should encourage freshmen more. “Give us rallies and sit us down and talk to us about the importance of college. Just hold our hand and show us the right way to go,” Winston said. Charissa Carroll a senior chemistry major from Alexandra said to invest in the smaller programs as much as the larger ones. “The smaller majors have the most retention. They should just spend a little more time with them by doing different things to show that they are important as well,” Carroll said.
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SOUTHERN SCOREBOARD
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BASKETBALL STANDINGS
MEN’S STANDINGS SWAC Overall W L W L
SOUTHERN 8 Alabama St. 7 Texas Southern 5 Alabama A&M 5 Alcorn State 5 UAPB 4 Miss. Valley St. 4 Prairie View A&M 3 Jackson State 3 Grambling State 0
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SOUTHERN 8 Texas Southern 7 Jackson St. 6 Prairie View A&M 6 Grambling St. 5 Miss. Valley St. 4 Alcorn State 3 Alabama St. 2 Alabama A&M 1 UAPB 1
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This Week’s Games 2/8 - SOUTHERN at Grambling (Women’s Basketball) @2:00 pm Grambling, LA 2/8 - SOUTHERN at Grambling (Men’s Basketball) @4:00 pm Grambling, LA
TRACK & FIELD
(Indoor) Friday, February 7th SOUTHERN at Sanford University (TBA)
TENNIS
Wednesday, February 5th UL Lafayette at. SOUTHERN @2:00 p.m. Location: SU Tennis Courts
Courtney Jacobs/The Southern DIGEST Junior Forward Calvin Godfrey, throws down a dunk in the Southern vs. Alcorn State men’s basketball game in the F. G. Clark Activity center Saturday, February 1, 2014.
Led by a suffocating defense, SU Men power past Alcorn St. Torrance Latham The Southern DIGEST
The Southern University men’s basketball team turned in another impressive performance on Saturday night as they defeated Alcorn State 62-54, maintaining first place atop the Southwestern Athletic Conference standings. Junior forward Calvin Godfrey led all scorers with 17 points and dominated the glass with 15 rebounds, senior guards Malcom Miller and Yondarius Johnson also scored 11 and 10 points respectively. “We are an inside and out team, we like for our post guys to touch it (the ball), even if they don’t score, they draw attention then we play off them. We call a lot of plays every night to go inside for him (Calvin Godfrey); we were able to take advantage of it.” Southern University coach Roman Banks stated.
SU also continued its dominance defensively, holding Alcorn State to a meager 30 percent shooting on the night. “Obviously our defense set the tone, and most nights it does. We knew that this would be a possession game.” Coach Banks said. Godfrey fueled the Southern Jaguars (12-10, 8-1) to a 13-7 lead early in the game, scoring 10 of the team’s first 13 points. He consistently crashed the boards, causing Alcorn’s inside defense havoc throughout the night. “I honestly feel like I’ve been playing basketball for too long. Now I understand where I’m supposed to hold myself, and the position I’m in as the leader of this team. I have to make sure that I do (exemplify leadership and produce) that every night.” Godfrey said After Alcorn State (8-13, 5-4) tied the game at 16 apiece, the Jaguars
answered with an 8-0 run to take a 2416 lead in the closing minutes of the first half. That pivotal run was capped off by a Malcom Miller 3-point basket with a little over two minutes to play. The Jaguars led 28-20 at halftime. Opening the second half with repeated 3-point baskets from Miller and Johnson, SU extended its lead to 34-20. After trading scoring runs for the first 14 minutes of the second half, Southern took its largest lead of the night 5035 with 6:45 remaining compiling a series of crowd-pleasing dunks, the final coming from an emphatic dunk by Miller. “It was a lot of adrenaline going through me (at the time); they gave me the baseline so I just took it. I know my teammates got hyped for me so that’s always a good feeling.” Malcom Miller said. The Alcorn Braves tried to one
more attempt at a rally, scoring eight of the next 13 points in the game, but Yondarius Johnson halted the Braves’ hopes, breaking through the full-court press and finishing with a forceful twohanded, rim-rocking slam, giving the Jaguars a comfortable 55-43 lead with just under three minutes to go. “We can get better. It’s not so much creating anything new; it’s just people understanding their roles better. I think this team is showing some character.” Coach Banks said. Alcorn State was led by forward Octavious Brown, who finished with 18 points for the Braves, while guard LeAntwan Luckett added 13. The Southern University Jaguars travel on the road to north Louisiana for their next game against the Grambling State Tigers on February 8th.
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Lady Jags suffer their first defeat at the hands of the Braves Felix Cunningham III The Southern DIGEST Lady Jags suffer their first defeat at the hands of the Braves When the clock winded down to the last second, the unconquerable Lady Jags faced their first devastating defeat against the Alcorn Braves at home last Saturday. The 8th on the standing list, Alcorn Braves (5-15, 4-5), met the Lady Jags (11-6, 8-1) head on into a battle of wit and who could challenge the Jags to defend their undefeated streak. The first half, the Lady Jags were down 8 points which is unusual because they never were down on points before halftime in conference play. They faced a stagnant first half and the Alcorn Braves connected continuous shots on the Jags defense. The Jaguars’ strategy changed due to the starting lineup, which contained a different mixture of players than their original lineup of intense players. The mistakes that were seen and clearly calculated made it easy for the Braves to see through them. Alcorn in the first half had 40.0% field goals with 50.0% three-point field goals and 77.8% free throws. Southern came behind with 26.5% field goals, 40.0% three-
pointer field goals and 50.0% free throws. Southern Jaguars’ own, Kendra Coleman says, “The offensive rhythm was slightly off and we seemed to be making quick shots instead of staying with our usual strategy of passing, finding an opening, and connecting with a basket.” Head Coach Sandy Pugh says that the girls shot free throws during practice and Coleman agrees that they didn’t shoot those shots well as a team. The 2nd half met with dire desperation and heavy pride to defend their claim as the Lady Jags fought back to halt scoring at the beginning of the 2nd half. They constantly pressed forward with aggressive defense only to no avail but passion was seen to gather the win. The constant screams and bellows from fans raged on as the intensity raged on the entire 2nd half to remind the girls that they were the number 1 team and could fight and win to stay that way. With a 1:35 left on the clock after Coleman made two free throw shots, the ability to capture the win back was possible. At the end of the half, the Lady Jags kept the score only to see that the points did not turn into their favor when 6 more points was scored between Tierro Frost and Angelic Wilson-Reid of the Braves.
SU Women’s tennis team fall to ULMonroe in Home Opener Felix Cunningham III The Southern DIGEST Southern University women’s tennis team hosted their first game against UL Monroe at Southern University’s tennis court on Thursday. The leaders of the SWAC and MEAC played three days after their supposed meeting due to harsh weather conditions in southern Louisiana. ULM defeated Southern with an advantage of 6-1. Unfortunately, the only score was by Junior, Camara Davis, when she defeated Sthefani Rodriguez in singles competition with the sets at 6-4,6-4. This is recorded as her first victory of the season. In doubles play, Medy Blankvoort and Petra Horakova defeated Gabrielle Moore and Darnesha Moore 6-0 as well as Laura Syori and Kendall Bunch lost 6-1 to Sophie Rufyikiri and Anjela Tejedor. In singles play besides the
win by Davis ULM took the lead when Morgan Taylor fell 6-1, 6-2 to Snady Louchu in the fourth game. ULM secured wins after Sophie Rufyikiri beat Gabrielle Taylor 6-2, 6-2 and Darnesha Moore fell to Petra Horakava 6-3, 6-2. ULM added to its glory and SU’s abrupt end when they took the No.1 and No. 5 game when Medy Blankvoort defeated Laura Syori 6-0, 7-5, and Kendall Bunch fell to Angela Tejedor 6-3, 6-4. Head Coach Jeffrey Connors says that the only thing that affected the team was that they didn’t get to practice as much due to the weather. “At this moment we are trying to shake off the rust and continue to be the team that I know that we are.” Come watch your Southern University Jaguars as they will be playing UL Lafayette on February 4th at 2:00 p.m. on Southern University Tennis Courts.
The Jags still fought for glory when they scored 28 points compared to 24 points in the first half. The improvement was that free throw shots were 64.7%. On the other hand shooting percentage declined on our end with 24.2% field goals and 11.1% three point field goals. But when the clock winded down to zero and it was known that defeat was imminent, hard work and a drive of intensity was seen followed by a sense of urgency. Pugh speaks on behalf of the team and them holding a certain standard of excellence. “But at the end of the day, if you’re the best team, you have to play like it and step up to the table because you’re going to get everyone’s A-1 effort.” Coleman comes behind her coach and says, “We should have picked it up but we didn’t.” As devastating as the loss in conference play is, the team still remains at the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and it remains that they are a team to be reckoned with until the end of the postseason.
Catch the Southern University Women’s Basketball team on February 8 when they battle Grambling State in north Louisiana.
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I extend a heartfelt welcome to faculty, staff and especially our beloved students! I pray that everyone will have a rewarding yet challenging semester, and I encourage you to experience all this great University has to offer. We, in the Division of Student Affairs, are here to ensure that each of you are engaged, successful and satisfied and look forward to serving each of you!
Heather Freeman Director of Student Media The Office of Student Media wishes each of you a successful semester. We will continue to provide you with the information, news, and updates you need to stay informed throughout the semester. Be on the lookout for our award-winning, twice-weekly student newspaper and our quarterly magazine (EGO) on news racks located around campus. Feel free to stop by our office, 1064 T.H. Harris Hall, for more information on how you can earn experience, stipends, and scholarships by being involved with our student publications. Remember to keep “Academics First” and Good Luck!!! (225)771-5829
Mr. Jonas Vanderbilt Director of Student Programs & Greek Life Welcome back and Happy New Year! Make the best of your college experience. Be the well-rounded type of Jaguar that will always have fond memories to look back upon. Get involved! Have a Voice! The Office of Student Life is here to service you and help your college experience be the best it can be. Let my office help you to etch your mark onto the campus and spread your wings.
WELCOME BACK STUDENTS
Dr. Brandon K. Dumas Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Mr. Melvin Robinson Director of Campus Recreation I’d like to welcome all students back for the spring semester. We are very eager to serve you. It is our goal through Intramural Sports to offer healthy and recreational opportunities for this semester. We have state of the art equipment which include ellipticals, recondite bikes, upright bikes, strength equipment, treadmills, and a basketball court, in addition to three aerobic studios which will soon house Zumba and other aerobic classes. You can come and get a full workout! Students will be admitted into the Intramural Complex with their student ID. We are currently selling memberships to faculty, staff, and alumni. Our phone number is (225) 771-3212 to get information on the membership packages. Our hours are Monday through Friday 7am-9pm. Beginning in February we will also be open on weekends. Saturday from 9am-1pm, and on Sunday from 1pm-6pm.
Dr. ValaRay Irvin Director of the University Counseling Center Self-evaluation leads to self-awareness. The University Counseling Center (UCC) staff can assist with exploring attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors which might hinder your academic success and personal growth. Not ready to do any personal work, yet, then stop by and relax in our “Serenity Room” before or after classes. Come meet the staff of the UCC or call to make an appointment at 771-2480.
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Mrs. Tamara Montgomery Director of Career Services As the Director of the Office of Career Services, it is my distinct privilege to welcome you back to the university and invite you to visit the office to experience the services that are provided to the university’s most valuable asset-OUR STUDENTS. It is our hope that you will strive for excellence, work extremely hard and stay focused this semester. The Office of Career Services contributes to the holistic development of the general student body by facilitating career related programs, career development courses, workshops and seminars both in and outside the classroom on career related topics such as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, internship exploration, proper dining etiquette and job search techniques.
Mr. Marcus Coleman Dean of Students First we would just like to welcome our students back, we hope that they will have a successful semester here at Southern University, but also, while having that successful semester, we want students to be informed about their rights and responsibilities as students at the University. That’s why we are developing a website for them to go to www.subr.edu/studentlife where all information will be posted. We will be posting all of the University policies that students are held accountable for and all information that students will need to know in order to successfully matriculate Southern University.
Dr. Shirley Wade Director of Student Health Welcome Back! A few things students should know: Student Health Insurance will no longer be mandatory, but voluntary and is offered through Student Assurance Services, Inc. The following website will provide you with all of the necessary information www.sas-mn.com. If the student does not choose to have health insurance coverage, the student will not have health insurance coverage and will only be able to be seen at the Student Health Center or the University Counseling Center. Remember that all students who pay student health fees can be seen in the Student Health Center without charge for the following services:
office visits, lab and diagnostic testing ordered by the student health center provider, prescriptions, immunizations if the student is under 19 years old and preventive care (PAP smear, mammogram, etc.). Fees will be assessed for physicals, immunizations and certain prescriptions. If students have a common cold, stomach ache, cramps, etc. we have a full time pharmacist. Students can walk into the health center, fill out a pharmacy encounter form and receive medication without seeing the provider. All enrolled students have Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage. This fee is included in the student health fee that is assessed to all eligible students. Free Confidential HIV testing will be done in the Student Health Center on Thursday afternoons: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Tracie Abraham Director of Residential Life & Housing We are located in the University Apartments Building 300 on the first floor and our telephone number is (225) 771-3590. I always have an open door policy! Students are always welcome to come talk to me about their concerns with residential life and housing or any other issues that they would like to discuss with me. Returning students should fill out housing applications by May 1st, 2014 for next year. Students are encouraged to use the online work order process on the SUBR website at www.subr.edu/housing if they have any problems. One quote that I always leave with students is, “Do you know the difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” –Tom Bodett
Ms. Ja’el Gordan Coordinator for Student Organizations and Campus Involvement My name is Ja’el Gordon, Coordinator for Student Organizations and Campus Involvement and I would like to send a special “welcome-back” to all of our students as we are excited to provide you with a multitude of opportunities to become actively involved outside of the classroom setting! With more than 70 active academic, Greek, and social organizations, one of our continuing goals is to provide various innovative avenues of common interests for all students. Whether you have specific academic or social interests, or you are a first year student, or one who simply enjoys the company of like-minds, there is something for everyone! It is also our goal to ensure that all of our student organizations are increasingly active by providing quality programs/events, leadership opportunities, and encouragement of positive personal development for the entire student body! I’d like to encourage all student Jaguars to get active and get involved! Please visit www.subr.edu/studentorgs or email me for more information at jael_gordon@subr.edu.
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Bruno Mars rocks Superbowl XLVIII Courtey Jacobs
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After an unforgettable performance at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show by the Queen Bee herself, many across the nation thought that Bruno Mars would never stun viewers like he did on Sunday night. Bruno Mars—born Peter Gene Hernandez—born in Honolulu, Hawaii, became recognized as a solo artist after his leading vocals on “Nothin’ on You” by B.o.B. Mars is currently signed to Atlantic Records. Mars has released two studio albums, “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” and “Unorthodox Jukebox.” “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” was released on October 4th, 2010, and peaked at number three on the Billboard 100. “Unorthodox Jukebox” was released on December 7th, 2012. The album won the Grammy Award for “Best Pop Vocal Album” at the 2014 ceremony. The Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show started with a children’s chorus singing Bruno Mars’ verse from “Billionaire,” the debut single by recording artist Travie McCoy. Bruno Mars himself then jumped on the stage and showcased his secret talent—a drum solo. Following the solo, Mars and his band went into “Locked out of Heaven,” the lead single from his album “Unorthodox Jukebox.” According to Billboard.com, the single reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was in the top ten in several countries worldwide. The band then led into the first verse and chorus of “Treasure,” the third single from the same album. This single wasn’t as successful as the first two singles off of the album, “Locked out of Heaven” and “When I Was Your
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Bruno Mars performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Man,” but the single did win Bruno Mars the MTV Video Music Award for “Best Choreography.” Following the smooth dance moves of “Treasure,” Mars aggressively led into “Runaway Baby,” showcasing his “James Brown meets Michael Jackson” footwork. By this time, the halftime show was only five minutes in and social media websites were alive and buzzing with observations, jokes, and praises about Bruno Mars. Bruno said, “give it away now” repeatedly, and the band Red Hot Chili Peppers came out of the stage’s trapdoors playing the intro to “Give It Away.” “Give It Away” is from the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ album “Blood Sugar Sex Magik,” and was released as the lead single on
September 4th, 1991. Anthony Kiedis, 51-year old and the lead singer of Red Hot Chili Peppers, came out on the stage shirtless, revealing that even old men can have six packs. To end the energy and fun-filled show, the intro to “Just the Way You Are,” started playing and gave tribute to army families. “Just the Way You Are,” the lead single from the album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” was released on July 19th, 2010, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks. Many thought that the NFL’s choice to have Bruno Mars headline the halftime show was a risky choice, but as Mars closed the show with his last song, fireworks lined the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
With a big smile on Mars’ face as he sang the last words of “Just the Way You Are,” many now think that it was a risk worth taking. Music Television, commonly known as MTV, felt that Mars delivered. Other news outlets such as Buzzfeed, Entertainment Weekly, The L.A. Times, and E!, also thought that Bruno Mars held his own, but still compared Mars’ performance to Beyonce’s. According to Idolator.com, the leading independent site for music pop fans, MTV stated that “With his broken-ankle James Brown footwork and splits, the Elvis Pompadour and GIF-worthy swagger, Mars looked the part of a stadium rocker.”
Style Inspiration: What’s next for spring? The Fashion Script
What are you currently inspired by? As the new season is slowly approaching us, new trends, styles, colors, patterns, even fabrics have manifested from the runways of NYC and abroad for Spring/Summer 2014. But if you haven’t caught those shows, I don’t mind in aiding you in some fashion inspiration I’d like to see incorporated in your daily wardrobe and no, it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg! Glamour Magazine reports that as spring rolls around incorporate pretty pastels, not to be confused with your Easter pinks, but your minty greens, lilacs or the traditional baby blues for the ladies. Guys on the
other hand GQ Magazine suggest block strips and warm weather leather in your future! But of course
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don’t hang up your camo fatigue attire just yet, it’s still in season. Hopefully you’re feeling inspired because now it’s all about incorporation! As it is still a bit chilly in
these Louisiana streets, we’re all still enameled in winter wear. Girls can incorporate the pastels by way of chunky knit sweaters, beanies or even collarless coats or if you’re going out, pastel pink suede single sole heels! It’s pretty easy for the guys, keep your fatigues but maybe add a striped shirt (for example: block striped long sleeve shirt, camo jacket, jeans or sweats and your choice of footwear). If you have any style questions, concerns or just looking for advice, stop by Pinkie Thrift Hall (behind the Alpha tree) and talk to one of the many Apparel Merchandising students! Stay fashion forward.Xo
Did you know? Black History Quick Fact: Jan Ernst Matzeliger invented a machine that attached the sole of a shoe to the top part, thereby revolutionizing the shoe making industry.
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Seahawks beat Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl BAry WILNEr
AP Pro Football Writer Waiting to get their hands on the Lombardi Trophy, the Seahawks were surrounded by security guards in orange jackets. It was the first time anyone in that color stopped them all night. The Seahawks stayed true to their mantra to make each day a championship day. They made Super Bowl Sunday the best day of all with one of the greatest performances in an NFL title game — sparked by a defense that ranks among the best ever. The Seahawks won their first Super Bowl crown by punishing Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos 43-8. That masterful defense, the NFL’s stingiest, never let the five-time MVP get going, disarming the highest-scoring offense in league history. “The only way we could say we were the best defense was to take down the best offense,” linebacker Bobby Wagner said. Seattle (16-3) was too quick, too physical and just too good for Denver. What was hyped as a classic matchup between an unstoppable offense and a miserly defense turned into a rout. “We’ve been relentless all season,” quarterback Russell Wilson said. “Having that mentality of having a championship day every day. At the end of the day, you want to play your best football and that is what we did today.” Punctuating Seattle’s dominance were a 69-yard interception return touchdown by linebacker Malcolm Smith to make it 22-0, and Percy Harvin’s sensational 87-yard kickoff return to open the second half. “I always imagined myself making great plays,” said Smith, the game’s MVP. “Never thought about being the MVP.” When the Seahawks, up by 29 points, forced a Denver punt early in the third quarter, the 12th Man — and there were legions of them in
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll holds the the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Seahawks won 43-8. Nov. 15, 2013. MetLife Stadium — began chanting “L-O-B, L-O-B.” As in Legion of Boom, the Seahawks’ hard-hitting secondary, part of a young team with an average age of 26 years, 138 days. “This is an amazing team. Took us four years to get to this point, but they never have taken a step sideways,” coach Pete Carroll said. “These guys would not take anything but winning this ballgame.” The loss by the Broncos again raised questions about Manning’s ability to win the biggest games. He is 11-12 in the postseason, 1-2 in Super Bowls. After the game, he brushed off questions about his legacy. “Certainly to finish this way is very disappointing. It’s not an easy pill to swallow,” said Manning, who threw for a record 55 touchdowns in 2013, two years after missing an entire season because of neck surgeries. “I don’t know if you ever
really get over it.” He never looked comfortable against a defense some will begin comparing to the 1985 Bears and 2000 Ravens — other NFL champions who had runaway Super Bowl victories. Seattle forced four turnovers; Denver had 26 all season. All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman left with a high ankle sprain in the fourth quarter. He celebrated on crutches. “I hope we etched our names in the history books,” Sherman said. Wilson, who has an NFL-record 28 wins in his first two pro seasons, including playoffs, had a 23-yard TD pass to Jermaine Kearse late in the third quarter to make it 36-0. Wilson also hit Doug Baldwin for a 10-yard score in the final period in what had become one of the most lopsided Super Bowls. For the fifth time in six meetings between the
NFL’s No. 1 offense and defense, the D dominated. “It’s all about making history,” All-Pro safety Earl Thomas said. “This was a dominant performance from top to bottom.” Denver fell to 2-5 in Super Bowls, and by the end many of Manning’s passes resembled the “ducks” Sherman said the All-Pro quarterback sometimes threw. The victory was particularly sweet for Carroll, fired in 1994 by the Jets. He led the Patriots for three seasons and again was canned. After a short stint out of coaching, he took over at Southern California and won two national titles. But he always felt there was unfinished business in the NFL. Carroll finished that business by lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy, four years after taking charge in Seattle and eight years after the Seahawks lost in their only previous Super Bowl to Pittsburgh.
No Super Bowl had been played outdoors in a cold-weather city — not that the Big Apple was anything close to frozen Sunday, when it was 49 degrees at kickoff. Things went sour for Manning and the Broncos from the very first scrimmage play, and by halftime they were down 22-0 — their biggest deficit of the season and the only time they didn’t score in a half. On that first play, Manning stepped up toward the line just as center Manny Ramirez snapped the ball. It flew past his incredulous quarterback into the end zone, where Knowshon Moreno dived on it for a safety. A mere 12 seconds in, Seattle led 2-0 with the quickest score in Super Bowl history, beating Chicago’s Devin Hester’s kickoff return to open the 2007 game — against Manning’s Colts. That one ended much better for Manning as Indianapolis won the championship. This one was a fiasco throughout. Steven Hauschka made 31and 33-yard field goals for 8-0. Then the Seahawks began scoring touchdowns. Manning’s third-down pass to Julius Thomas sailed way too high and directly to safety Kam Chancellor, giving the Seahawks the ball at Denver’s 37. A thirddown pass interference call on Tony Carter brought Seattle to the 1, and Marshawn Lynch scored to make it 15-0. Then Smith made his second huge play in two weeks. His interception clinched the NFC championship win over San Francisco. Cliff Avril got to Manning’s arm as he was throwing, the ball fluttered directly to Smith, who took off down the left sideline for a 69yard interception TD. Manning trudged to the sideline, a look of disgust on his face, Denver’s reputation as an unstoppable force erased.
Garrett Edgerson: YouTube channel showcases HBCU marching bands CoUrtNEy JACoBS
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The Huffington Post, a well-known online news outlet and blog, wrote an article titled “Five Must-Visit Sites for HBCU Marching Band Fans,” which was published on January, 21, 2014. DaEdge1Productions was founded in August of 2011. Edgerson’s YouTube channel, DaEdge1Productions, mainly features videos of Southern University’s very own Human Jukebox, however, it also features other SWAC marching bands and high school bands. Digest: What is your age, major, and hometown? Edgerson: I’m a 24 year old alumnus with a degree in Computer Science, and my hometown is New Orleans. Digest: How did you come up with your company name? Edgerson: My cousin and I had almost the same twitter names, and I wanted to be different. I was called Edge in high school so I chose that and “Da” to go in front. The “1” came because DaEdge was already taken. DaEdge1Productions was chosen for my videos because I didn’t want people to claim my clips as theirs on YoutTube. Digest:Were you always interested in camera and media work? Edgerson: Not really. I’ve always loved band, seeing that I grew up a “band head.” I will say that when I put a camera in my hand it felt like I was in a great place. Digest: What was your reaction when you were one of the top 5? Edgerson: was completely in shock. I didn’t know how to react when I read it. I kept reading it over and over. I finally just said wow this is actually me!
Digest:Do you currently have people working with you? Edgerson: Yes, as of now I have seven people.
Digest: Is it a paid job? Edgerson: It is not a paid job. I pay for everything I need, use my own time to do film, edit, and take pictures. Digest: Thank you for taking time to sit down with us! Edgerson: It’s no problem, you’re welcome.
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Are you Mary Jane Paul?
What Happened ? Feb 2. - Alfred L. Cralle an African-American Inventor from Virginia, creates the ice cream scoop in 1897
Feb 3. - Former Saint Louis Cardinals first baseman Bill White is named president of the National League. He is the first African American to head a major sports league.
Feb 4. - Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913. was an African American civil rights activist whom the U.S. Congress dubbed the “Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement”
Feb 5. - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar becomes the first NBA player to score 38,000 career points.
THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY
Feb 6. - On this day in 1867, The Peabody Fund for Black education in the South established.
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The Southern Digest Feb 7. - Carter G. Woodson creates Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month.
Feb 8. - In 1986 Oprah Winfrey becomes the first African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show
Feb 9. - Bernard Harris, becomes the first AfricanAmerican astronaut to take a space walk.
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Being Mary Jane (BMJ) is a TV show that debuted on BET on January 7, 2014. The show is BET’s first original drama as well as Cable’s #1 TV show for the year. BMJ is written by Mara Brock Akil and produced by her husband, Salim Akil. BMJ hosts a majority of black actors including Gabrielle Union as the protagonist, Mary Jane Paul. BMJ is about a local TV news anchor, Mary Jane, helping to support her parents and her siblings. Mary Jane’s goals include flourishing as a news anchor and finding an eligible, ready-tocommit black man to marry and start a family with. The storyline of BMJ dabbles into the lives of her family members, coworkers, and friends as well as Mary Jane’s own life. The show also displays quotes on the screen at the start of every episode coinciding with Mary Jane’s post-it obsession with motivational quotes throughout her home. Throughout the first three episodes we’ve seen quotes by Bob Dylan, Chris Brew, and Bob Marley. As Mary Jane looks for the ideal man to start a life with she is caught between two men, David Paulk played by Stephen Bishop and Andre Daniels played by Omari Hardwick. David seems to be the “right” guy and the guy Mary Jane knows she should choose, but she doesn’t. Instead Mary Jane carries on a longstanding rendezvous with Andre, a married man with a family of his own. Granted, Mary Jane didn’t know of Andre being married until their relationship became serious but how does this relay in the mind of the viewers? In recent times there has been an obsession with the “side chick” and their place in relationships and society. Being that Gabrielle Union is a black actress playing a leading role in a TV drama African-American viewers at home find fault in how they’re assumingly portrayed in the show. Although the main storyline is not meant to depict Mary Jane Paul as the side chick who consciously continues to date a married man, viewers have flocked to that perception. “Side chicks” are now open and proud about their wrongdoings as opposed to being secretive and ashamed like they were in previous generations. (Spoiler alert) In BMJ, not only does Andre’s wife, Avery Daniel’s played by Robinne Lee, know about her husband’s affair, she confronts Mary Jane. As well as Avery’s knowledge of the affair, her husband Andre proposes to Mary Jane leaving her filled with varying emotions and questions.
What’s New This Week
MOVIES Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, the film is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. Source: Rotten Tomatoes
MUSIC The longtime creative partners offer a solid if hard to follow album of duets that concerns a variety of scenes from a breakup.
Source: allmusic.com
As well as being controversial, BMJ, it’s actors, and its producers have taken a political stance. Last week Tuesday, January 28th, BMJ decided to host a mini marathon titled, “Our State of the Union,” consisting of the movie that the TV show is based on, episode 1, episode 2, and episode 3. Mara Brock Akil, the creator of BMJ, took to social networks Instagram and Twitter pictures and tweets publicizing that the marathon of previously shown episodes would play instead of the anticipated fourth episode because the State of the Union address by Barack Obama was being played at the same time on a different network. Akil found it important to support being actively aware in politics and allowed BMJ viewers to be able to watch the State of the Union address attentively without having to flip channels between the two programs.
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Talking Politics with Caesar The Politics of Race and Ethnics
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Aloha and welcome to a new year and spring semester. Being away from Southern and still a student allows one to see politics remains a significant part of life no matter where life takes them. In Louisiana race is easily seen as a struggle between whites and African Americans primarily. In Hawaii things are quite different. The population of African American is less than 1%, at the University of Hawaii at Manoa where the student population is 20,000 strong the African American population is 1%. Imagine 99% of the time, the only African American in class is you. Amazingly there is a level of comfort, they are not white, they are Asian. Unlike in Louisiana, those who have brown skin are primarily Hawaiian, Filipino, Micronesian and others. At the bottom of the ladder are Micronesians followed by the Filipinos, surprisingly African Americans are not part of that number. In a place where whites are not particularly liked, treatment of African Americans is far better than that of whites. Some areas on the island of Honolulu is very hostile to whites, there are areas where whites are forbidden to go and in the various local schools there
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